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Boss DN-2 Dyna Drive Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual AC & BATTERY POWERED...
  • Page 2 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DN-2 Dyna Drive. 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 in- formation concerning the proper operation of the unit.

  • Page 3: Main Features

    Main Features ● The DN-2 is an overdrive that changes the tone in response to the force of picking and the volume control on the guitar. ● Transforms the sound into one where reverberating strings retain their sharpness even if the guitar's volume is turned down.

  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    * If the AC adaptor is connected while power is on, the power supply is drawn from the AC adaptor. * If there is a battery in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, the DN-2 will switch over to battery-powered operation should the...

  • Page 5: Output Jack

    4. Pedal Switch This switch turns the effect on/off. 5. Thumbscrew When this screw is loosened, the pedal will open, allowing you to change the battery. * For instructions on changing the battery, refer to “Changing the Battery” (p. 11).

  • Page 6: Input Jack

    Panel Descriptions 6. INPUT Jack This jack accepts signals coming from a gui- tar or other musical instrument, or another effects unit. * The INPUT jack doubles as power switch. Power to the unit is turned on when you plug into the INPUT jack;...
  • Page 7 BOSS Compact Pedals have a non-slip rubber pad attached to its bottom cover. Depending on the mate- rial and temperature of the surface on which you place the Compact Pedal, the rubber pad may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the unit to prevent this from happening.
  • Page 8 Connections fig.03 OUT 9V DC/200 mA Guitar Amp * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. AC Adaptor BOSS PSA-series (sold separately) Electric Guitar DRIVE...

  • Page 9: Operating The Unit

    , set the panel knobs as , 8) shown in the illustration. fig.05 2. Depress the pedal switch to turn the effect on. (The CHECK indicator lights when the effect is on.) 3. Adjust the amount of overdrive with the DRIVE knob.
  • Page 10 Operating the Unit fig.06 4. Adjust the tone with the TONE knob. fig.07 DRIVE 5. Adjust the output volume with the LEVEL knob. Normally, you should adjust the LEVEL knob so there's no difference in the vol- ume when switching the effect on and off. DRIVE...

  • Page 11: Changing The Battery

    1. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of the pedal, and then lift the pedal upwards to open the unit. * The thumbscrew can be left in the pedal while changing the battery. 2. Remove the old battery from the battery housing, and remove the snap cord con- nected to it.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Check the AC adaptor connection (p. 7, 8). * Never use any AC adapter other than one specified for use with the DN-2. ● Is the battery low or dead? Replace it with a new battery (p. 11).

  • Page 13: Setting Samples

    Setting Samples DN-2 Overdrive fig.09-01 DRIVE Crunch fig.09-02 DRIVE Long Sustain for Solo fig.09-03 Chord Play fig.09-04 DRIVE DRIVE...

  • Page 14: Setting Memo

    Setting Memo fig.10 DRIVE fig.10 DRIVE fig.10 DRIVE fig.10 DRIVE...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications DN-2: Dyna Drive Nominal Input Level... -20 dBu Input Impedance... 1 MΩ Nominal Output Level... -20 dBu Output Impedance ... 1 kΩ Recommended Load Impedance... 10 kΩ or greater Controls... Pedal switch, LEVEL knob, TONE knob, DRIVE knob Indicator... CHECK indicator (for effect on/off status and battery Connectors...
  • Page 16 Specifications Dimensions ... 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm Weight ... 440 g/ 1 lb (including battery) Accessories... Owner’s manual, leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” Options... AC adaptor (PSA-series) * 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.
  • Page 17 MEMO...
  • Page 18 MEMO...

  • Page 19: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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