User manual ROLAND BD-2

[. . . ] It can faithfully express the tone change caused by moving the knobs on the guitar. It can create distortion that can faithfully reproduce the picking nuance of the player. It can create wide varieties of distortions from crunch to hard distortion, by adjusting the Gain Knob. [. . . ] A natural-sounding overdrive continues to be produced without any loss in its quality, even if you turn down the volume on your guitar. 3 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 2 1. AC Adaptor Jack Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (optionally available BOSS PSA-Series). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play without being concerned about how much battery power you have left. 3 6 * You may find that it is a good idea to keep a battery installed in the unit even while using an adaptor. That way your playing won't be disrupted even if the adaptor is accidentally disconnected. * If you are going to use an AC adaptor, be sure to use the specified unit (BOSS PSA-Series). Use of any other adaptor may result in damage, malfunction or electric shock. Also, if you are not going to be using it for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet. 4 5 4 2. CHECK Indicator This indicator shows whether an effect is ON/OFF, and also doubles as the Battery Check indicator. Adjust the LEVEL Knob so there will be no volume difference between the effect and straight bass sounds. 9 CHANGING THE BATTERY When the indicator goes dim or no longer lights while an effect is on, it means that the battery is nearly dead and must be replaced. Replace the battery following the steps below. 1. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of the pedal, then lift the pedal upwards to open the unit. * The thumbscrew can be left in the pedal while changing the battery. Thumbscrew Pedal Spring Base 2. Remove the old battery from the battery housing, and remove the snap cord connected to it. place the battery inside the battery housing. Coil Spring Battery Snap Cord 3. Connect the snap cord to the new battery, and * Be sure to carefully observe the battery's polarity (+ versus -). Guide Bush Hole Battery Snap Battery Housing 9V Battery 4. Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on the back of the pedal, then close the pedal. * Carefully avoid getting the snap cord caught in the coil spring. 5. Finally, insert the thumbscrew into the guide bush hole and fasten it securely. 10 SAMPLE SETTING Crunch British Blues American Blues Booster 11 OverDrive Turbo OverDrive Chord Play Clean Crunch 12 SETTING MEMO 13 SPECIFICATIONS BD-2 : Blues Driver Nominal Input Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedal Switch, LEVEL Knob, TONE Knob, GAIN Knob Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK Indicator (serves also as battery check indicator) Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] CHECK Indicator (serves also as battery check indicator) Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INPUT Jack, OUTPUT Jack, AC Adaptor Jack (9 V DC) Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 V DC : Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V), AC Adaptor Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]