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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
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Page 2: Main Features
7 “BODY” and “TOP” knobs can be used to adjust the acoustic guitar’s characteristic body resonance and harmonics, allowing you to produce a wide variety of tones. 7 Includes high-quality reverb developed exclusively for the AC-3. COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) is BOSS/Roland’s innovative and powerful sound modeling technology. - Page 3 Panel Descriptions 1. AC Adaptor jack 3. LINE OUT jack Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (optionally available BOSS This output jack is used for connecting to mixers, recorders, and PSA-series). other devices that accept line-level input. By using an AC Adaptor, you can play without being concerned When a cable is also connected to the G.AMP OUT jack, the...
- Page 4 Panel Descriptions 6. Thumbscrew 8 9 10 When this screw is loosened, the pedal will open, allowing you to change the battery. * For instructions refer to “Changing the Battery” (p. 13). 7. INPUT jack This jack accepts input signals (coming from an electric guitar, some other musical instrument, or another effects unit).
- Page 5 Panel Descriptions 11. TOP knob This adjusts the sense of attack and the harmonic content of the upper range. 12. MODE knob Provides for selection of the tone. The knob can be used to select any of four tones. This tone is that of the popular Dreadnought STANDARD acoustic guitar body style.
- Page 6 Connections * Power is turned on whenever a plug is inserted into the INPUT * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the jack. volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, * Raise the amp volume only after turning on the power to all this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
- Page 7 Connections When Connecting to a Guitar Amp AC Adaptor BOSS PSA-series (sold separately) OUT 9V DC/500 mA Electric Guitar Guitar Amplifier Multiple Effects, etc.
- Page 8 Connections When Connecting to a PA System, Recorder, or Similar Equipment AC Adaptor BOSS PSA-series (sold separately) Electric Guitar PA System Recorder...
- Page 9 When Connecting Both to a Guitar Amp and PA System (or Recorder or Similar Equipment) 9 With Effect On The CHECK indicator lights, the output from the AC-3: G.AMP OUT jack is muted, and the effect sound is output from the LINE OUT jack. AC Adaptor...
- Page 10 Connections 9 With Effect Off The CHECK indicator is off, the guitar sound (with effect off ) is output from the AC-3: G.AMP OUT jack, and the output from the LINE OUT jack is muted. AC Adaptor BOSS PSA-series (sold separately)
- Page 11 Connections The following shows the correspondence between output jack connection status and the sound output. Output from LINE OUT Output from G.AMP OUT Effects On Effects Off Effects On Effects Off Effect Sound Both LINE OUT and Mute Mute Direct Sound G.AMP OUT Connected (Line) Only...
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Page 12: Operating The Unit
Operating the Unit 1. When you have made the necessary connections (p. 6–p. 11), set the knobs as shown in the illustration. 3. Select the mode with the MODE knob. 2. Depress the pedal switch to turn the effect on. 4. -
Page 13: Changing The Battery
Changing the Battery 1. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of the pedal, 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 then lift the pedal upwards to open the unit. replaced. -
Page 14: Setting Samples
Setting Samples Finger Picking Solo Phrase (Single coil, front pickup) (Single coil, front pickup) Chord Stroke Humbucking Setting (Single coil, front pickup) (Humbucking, front pickup) -
Page 15: Main Specifications
Main Specifications AC-3: Acoustic Simulator Owner’s Manual, Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY, ” “IMPORTANT NOTES, ” and -20 dBu Nominal Input Level “Information”), Dry battery/9 V type (6LR61) 1 MΩ Input Impedance Accessories * The battery that was supplied with... - Page 16 Copyright © 2018 ROLAND CORPORATION...