Boss WAZA CRAFT Delay DM-2W - Guitar Pedal Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (supplied on a separate sheet). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Main Features

This is a "WAZA CRAFT series" effect unit featuring analog circuitry painstakingly designed in every detail for the best possible sound.

This is a painstakingly designed analog delay using carefully selected BBD components.

In addition to the sound of the original DM-2, you'll enjoy a custom tone that's been fully tuned-up by BOSS engineers.

Panel Descriptions

Precautions When Connecting

• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
• Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
  When powering up: Turn on the power to your guitar amp last.
  When powering down: Turn off the power to your guitar amp first.
• Due to the characteristics of its analog circuitry, this unit's CHECK indicator may be lit (effect on) or unlit (effect off) when you turn the power on.

Use of Battery

• A battery was installed in the unit before it left the factory. The life of this battery may be limited, however, since its primary purpose was to enable testing.
• If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (supplied on a separate sheet).
• When operating on battery power only, the unit's indicator will become dim when battery power gets too low. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
• Batteries should always be installed or replaced before connecting any other devices. This way, you can prevent malfunction and damage.
• If the battery runs extremely low, the sound may distort or the delay time may be shortened, but this does not indicate a malfunction. If this occurs, please replace the battery.

Changing the Battery

1. Hold down the pedal and loosen the thumbscrew, then open the pedal upward.
   • The pedal can be opened without detaching the thumbscrew completely.
2. Remove the old battery from the battery housing, and remove the snap cord connected to it.
3. Connect the snap cord to the new battery, and place the battery inside the battery housing.
   • Be sure to carefully observe the battery's polarity (+ versus -).
4. Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on the back of the pedal, and then close the pedal.
   • Carefully avoid getting the snap cord caught in the pedal, coil spring, and battery housing.
5. Finally, insert the thumbscrew into the guide bush hole and fasten it securely.

OUTPUT/DIRECT OUT jacks

Connect to only the OUTPUT jack

The direct sound + delay sound is output.

Connect to the OUTPUT jack and the DIRECT OUT jack

The delay sound is output from the OUTPUT jack, and the direct sound is output from the DIRECT OUT jack.

Connect to the SEND/RETURN jacks of a guitar amplifier

If you're using this unit in a parallel-connected effect loop, insert a dummy plug into the DIRECT OUT jack so that only the delay sound is output to the RETURN jack.

Caution When Using the RATE Jack

• Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
• Use the minimum volume of the EV-5 to specify the maximum delay time, and use the REPEAT RATE knob of the DM-2W to specify the way in which the delay time will change (i.e., the curve of change).
  Some settings of these knobs might not produce the correct effect. Listen to the sound while you adjust the minimum volume and the REPEAT RATE knob.
• Depending on the setting of the INTENSITY knob, oscillation may occur while you operate the pedal, causing the volume to increase suddenly. Take care to avoid damaging the connected guitar amp or speaker.

Specifications

BOSS DM-2W: Delay

• 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
• In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

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