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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual AC & BATTERY POWERED...
  • Page 2 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFE- LY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 25 – p. 31; p. 4 – p. 5). These sec- tions provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

  • Page 3: Main Features

    Separate guitar and bass guitar input jacks let you make settings especially for gui- tars when you are playing a guitar, and bass settings if it’s a bass you’re playing. Also included is a feature that lets you input the Auto Wah tempo with the AW-3’s pedal.

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on p. 25, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries • A battery was installed in the unit before it left the factory. The life of this battery may •...

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    IMPORTANT NOTES in the vicinity of such receivers. connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. • To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area ex- • When connecting / disconnecting all ca- posed to rain or other moisture.

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    AC adaptor is being used, normal operation will continue should the line voltage be interrupted (power blackout or power cord disconnection). * If you are going to use an AC adaptor, be sure to use the specified unit (BOSS PSA-Series).

  • Page 7: Output Jack

    (the optional * If the indicator dims when the effect is on BOSS FS-5U). This allows you to attain ped- or when the tempo is being displayed, it al wah and Humanizer effects. It also allows means that the battery is running out of setting of the tempo (while in Tempo mode).

  • Page 8: Pedal Switch

    Panel Description 6. BASS IN Jack 8. Thumbscrew This jack accepts input signal coming When this screw is loosened, the pedal from a bass guitar. will open, allowing you to change the bat- tery. * BASS IN is disabled when the GUITAR IN jack is used.

  • Page 9: Mode Switch

    Panel Description 9. DECAY Knob 11. SENS Knob Adjusts the time over which the wah and Adjusts the amount of wah effect that is applied in response to the input level. Humanizer effects make the changes. The further you turn this knob clockwise, Turn the knob clockwise to increase the the stronger the wah effect applied, even time that the effect plays.
  • Page 10 Connections AC adaptor PSA-series (option) Electric guitar Amplifier OUT 9V DC/200mA Footswitch Electric bass Expression Pedal BOSS FS-5U (option) Roland EV-5 (option) Polarity switch...
  • Page 11 Connections * Inserting a plug into the GUITAR IN or BASS IN Jack will automatically switch the unit on. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. * If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, normal operation will continue should the line voltage be interrupted (power blackout or power cord disconnection).

  • Page 12: Description Of Each Mode

    Description of Each Mode 1. When you have finished making the UP, DOWN, SHARP connections (p. 10), turn the effect on UP Mode: Provides a wah effect in which (the CHECK indicator turns red). the filter shifts to higher frequencies. DOWN Mode: Provides a wah effect in 2.
  • Page 13 Description of Each Mode 2. Select the first vowel with the HUMANIZER VOWEL 1 knob. In this mode, the guitar sound is trans- formed into the sound of a human voice. 3. Select the second vowel with the The vowel changes as you pick. VOWEL 2 knob.
  • Page 14 TEMPO Tempo Settings with the AW-3 Pedal 1. When you have finished making the In this mode, you can use the AW-3’s pedal switch (p. 8) or the optional BOSS connections (p. 10), press and hold FS-5U foot switch (p. 17) to set the Auto down the AW-3’s pedal switch for at...
  • Page 15 FS-5U is used for setting Available range for the tempo: the tempo, and the AW-3’s pedal 200 mSec – 4 Sec switch then only turns the effect on and off. While the tempo can be set as 3.
  • Page 16 Using the EXP/CTL Jack With an expression pedal (the optional (1) In UP, DOWN, or TEMPO mode: Roland EV-5) connected to the EXP/ Provides the pedal wah effect. CTL jack, the wah and Humanizer ef- * The DECAY, MANUAL, and SENS fects are then applied in response to knob functions are disabled.
  • Page 17 TEMPO erratic. If this occurs, set the tempo again. mode. In this setup, the AW-3’s pedal switch is only used to turn the effect on and off. * Set the polarity switch of the connected foot switch as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 18: Changing The Battery

    Changing the Battery 1. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of When the CH ECK indicator goes dim or no the pedal, then lift the pedal upwards to longer lights while an effect is on, it means open the unit. that the battery is nearly dead and must be * The thumbscrew can be left in the pedal Replace the battery following...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Is the volume turned down on any Check the connection once more (p. 10). guitar amp or effects device you have * To help preserve battery power while the AW-3 connected? is being powered by battery, the power is actually...

  • Page 20: Sound Is Distorted

    As the battery is drained, the CHECK in- vent accurate use of the effect. dicator dims, and the AW-3 may start to function incorrectly. Replace with a new Could the SENS knob be set to the battery (p.
  • Page 21 Refer to “Description of Have you connected a latch-type foot Each Mode” (p. 12 – p. 15) for more on switch (such as the optional BOSS the functions in each mode. FS-5L)? Do you have an EV-5 connected to the...

  • Page 22: Setting Samples

    Setting samples Standard Picking Wah Wah Wah Pedal Synth-like Picking Wah Human-like Voice...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications AW-3: Dynamic Wah 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 Residual Noise......-92 dBu (IHF-A Typ.) Controls ........
  • Page 24 Options ......... AC Adaptor (PSA-series) Expression pedal Roland EV-5 Footswitch (momentary-type) BOSS FS-5U Dry battery (9 V type) 6AM6/9 V (alkaline) * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are...
  • Page 25 USING THE UNIT SAFELY symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should unit...
  • Page 26 • Before using this unit, make sure to • Never use or store the unit in places read the instructions below, and the that are: Owner’s Manual. • Subject to temperature extremes ................. (e.g., direct sunlight in an 002c enclosed vehicle, near a heating •...
  • Page 27 008b • Use only the specified AC adaptor • This unit, either alone or in combi- (PSA-series), and make sure the line nation with an amplifier and voltage at the installation matches headphones or speakers, may be the input voltage specified on the capable of producing sound levels AC adaptor’s body.
  • Page 28 012c • Immediately turn the power off, • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision remove the AC adaptor from the until the child is capable of outlet, and request servicing by following all the rules essential for your retailer, the nearest Roland the safe operation of the unit.
  • Page 29 101b • Before using the unit in a foreign • The unit and the AC adaptor should country, consult with your retailer, be located so their location or the nearest Roland Service Center, position does not interfere with or an authorized Roland distributor, their proper ventilation.
  • Page 30 111: Selection • Never climb on top of, nor place • If used improperly, batteries may heavy objects on the unit. explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, ................. please read and observe the 107d •...
  • Page 31 • If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of • Used batteries must be disposed of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants in compliance with whatever of the discharge from the battery regulations for their safe disposal compartment.
  • Page 32 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For the USA 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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