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KATANA-110 BASS
KTN110B
110 W peak output, 25 cm (10 inch) woofer, tweeter
KATANA-210 BASS
KTN210B
300 W peak output, 25cm (10inch) woofer ×2, tweeter
KATANA-500 BASS HEAD
KTN500B HD
500 W peak output,
Owner's Manual
This Owner's Manual applies to the KATANA-110 BASS,
KATANA-210 BASS, and KATANA-500 BASS HEAD.
Explanations for specific models are distinguished by an icon (example:
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KATANA-210 BASS only
KATANA-210 BASS only
Bass Amplifier
KATANA-110 BASS
KATANA-210 BASS
KATANA-500 BASS HEAD

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  • Page 1 Bass Amplifier KATANA-110 BASS KATANA-210 BASS KATANA-500 BASS HEAD This Owner’s Manual applies to the KATANA-110 BASS, KATANA-210 BASS, and KATANA-500 BASS HEAD. Explanations for specific models are distinguished by an icon (example: KATANA-110 BASS KATANA-210 BASS only KATANA-210 BASS only...
  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY Before using this unit, carefully read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (inside front cover), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 3). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. ©...
  • Page 3: Important Notes

    ¹ Noise may be produced if wireless communications ¹ Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the ¹ Roland, BOSS, , KATANA are either registered devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc.
  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel (KATANA-110 BASS, KATANA-210 BASS) INPUT jack EQUALIZER Connect your electric bass here. [BASS] knob INPUT EFX Adjusts the sound level of the low-frequency range. Here you can make settings for the built-in effects installed in the [LOW MID] button input section.
  • Page 5 Panel Descriptions MEMO To switch between BANK A and BANK B, hold down the [PANEL] button for approximately one second when any one of the [CH 1]– [CH 3] buttons are selected. The selected [CH1]–[CH3] button blinks, and the bank switches between BANK A and BANK B.
  • Page 6 OFF. refer to Readme.htm which is included in the download. Switch Description https://www.boss.info/support/ Pin 1 of BALANCED OUT connector is disconnected from AUX IN jack this unit’s ground. Here you can connect a CD player, audio player, electronic musical...
  • Page 7 BANK A and BANK B and CH 1 and CH 2. If you connect an expression pedal (sold separately: Roland EV-5, BOSS EV-30, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV- 500H), you can use your foot to vary the volume.
  • Page 8 Panel Descriptions Front Panel (KATANA-500 BASS HEAD) INPUT jack INPUT EFX Connect your electric bass here. Here you can make settings for the built-in effects installed in the input section. For details on the effect types and settings for each [MUTE] button knob, refer to “Using the Effects”...
  • Page 9 Panel Descriptions [TREBLE] knob Adjusts the sound level of the high-frequency range. EFFECTS Here you can make settings for the built-in effects. For details on the effect types and settings for each knob, refer to “Using the Effects” (p. 13). [FX] button/knob Controls effects of modulation and delay.
  • Page 10 You can use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to record the ¹ If you are connecting the A or B jacks to a single speaker box, you sound of the KATANA-500 BASS HEAD into your computer. You must use a speaker box with an input impedance of 4Ω or higher.
  • Page 11 (FS-6, FS-7, FS-5L). If you’re using an FS-6 or FS-7, set the mode of A Connecting a Footswitch and B to FS-5L (LATCH). Momentary-type footswitches (e.g., FS-5U) cannot be used. Connecting a footswitch (sold separately: BOSS FS-6, FS-7, or FS-5L) Connecting the GA-FC/GA-FC EX KATANA-110 BASS, KATANA-210 BASS Connect a stereo cable to the GA-FC jack.
  • Page 12 If you connect an expression pedal (sold separately: Roland EV-5, * Once everything is properly connected (p. 4–p. 10), be sure BOSS EV-30, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H), you can use the pedal to to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn vary the volume or control an effect such as WAH.
  • Page 13: Using The Effects

    (inside) (outside) BANK A HI BAND COMP HI BAND DRV BANK B MILD COMP BASS DS Orange BANK A BOSS LIMITER BASS DI KATANA-500 BASS HEAD BANK B FAT COMP BASS DRV You can use three types of effect simultaneously.
  • Page 14 ¹ Back up effects and other internal settings, or restore settings from a backup. You can easily download the dedicated software from our BOSS TONE CENTRAL (http://bosstonecentral.com/) website. For details on how to use the software, refer to the Readme.htm file...
  • Page 15 Attach the BT-DUAL (sold separately) to the unit to wirelessly play back music on your mobile device, or to edit the effects of this unit from the app on your mobile device. * Note that the KATANA-110 BASS, KATANA-210 BASS, and KATANA-500 BASS HEAD do not offer Bluetooth functionality. You’ll need to attach the BT-DUAL (sold separately) to use Bluetooth.
  • Page 16 Mobile Device App MEMO ¹ If you were unable to connect using the steps above, tap “KTN- Use the “BOSS TONE CENTRAL” app to edit effects and save settings BASS Audio”, displayed in the Bluetooth device screen of the on this unit.
  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    OPTION SOCKET SELECT SWITCH (DIRECT, PRE, POST) BALANCED OUT No signal from the USB will be output from the speaker. KTN500B KATANA-500 BASS HEAD -Secondary(Windows) -Primary(Windows) -Input 1,2/Mono Out(1,2)(Mac) -Input/Output 3,4(Mac) No signal from the USB will be SPEAKER OUT output from the speaker.
  • Page 18: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications KATANA-210 BASS KATANA-110 BASS KATANA-500 BASS HEAD 300 W peak 110 W peak 500 W (4 Ω) Peak Output Power 250 W (8 Ω) Peak INPUT: -10 dBu (1 MΩ) INPUT: -10 dBu (1 MΩ) INPUT: -10 dBu (1 MΩ) POWER AMP IN: -10 dBu (20 kΩ)
  • Page 19 Main Specifications KATANA-210 BASS KATANA-110 BASS KATANA-500 BASS HEAD COMP COMP DRIVE DRIVE SHAPE MEMORY SHAPE SHAPE MUTE BLEND BLEND COMP LOW MID LOW MID BLEND HIGH MID HIGH MID Indicators LOW MID HIGH MID LINE OUT CALIBRATION HI CUT...

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Katana-210 bassKatana-110 bassKtn110bKtn210bKtn500b hd

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