Appendix; Troubleshooting; Error Messages - Boss ES-5 Owner's Manual

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Problem
No sound / volume too low
Oscillating sound occurs
Sound switches on its own
Patch does not change
Sound does not change when you
switch patches
Can't change the settings of a
connected effect unit
Can't specify Carryover / Can't
specify parallel connection
Can't use a controller to modify a
parameter
MIDI messages are not
transmitted/received
Effect not applied

Error Messages

Display
MIDI BUFFER FULL!
MIDI OFFLINE!
DATA WRITE ERROR!
LOCKED!
NO MORE MIXER IS AVAILABLE!
SYSTEM ERROR!
MEMORY DAMAGED!
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Items to check
Are the connection cables broken?
Is the ES-5 correctly connected to the other devices?
Is the connected amp turned off, or the volume
lowered?
Could the volume pedal have lowered the level?
Could mute be turned on?
Is each effects set correctly?
Is the power to the external device connected to the
SEND 1–5 and RETURN 1–5 jacks off, or is the volume of
the device turned down?
Could you be using a connection cable that contains
a resistor?
Could you have turned Input Buffer off and connected
an effect loop in parallel, or specified Carryover?
Could the gain value or the value of a volume-related
parameter be too high due to the settings of a
connected amp or effect unit?
Could an external MIDI device be set to modify the
parameters?
Is "INT" or "WAV" set as the Src in Assign?
Is something other than the Play screen shown in the
display?
Could you have changed the function of the [BANK]
switch or the number switches [1]–[5]?
Are the loop settings of each patch correct?
Is the EXT CTL jack connected?
Is the cable the correct type (mono, TRS)?
Could you already be using the mixer?
Could the loop be turned off?
Is the Preference setting set to anything other than
PAT?
Do the MIDI channel settings of both devices match?
Do the controller number settings of both devices
match?
Are the MIDI cables broken?
Are the MIDI cables connected correctly?
Do the MIDI channel settings match?
Could the effect switch be off?
Problem
The data cannot be processed correctly due to the high
volume of MIDI messages.
Transmissions from the connected device have been
interrupted. This message also appears when the
power to the connected device has been turned off. It
does not indicate damage.
Writing to the memory for storage of user data failed.
The buttons are locked.
The internal mixer is already being used.
A problem has occurred in the system.
It is possible that the contents of memory have been
damaged.
Action
Try using a different set of connection cables.
Check connections with the other devices.
Check the settings of your amp/mixer system.
Advance the volume pedal.
Press the [MUTE] switch to turn mute off.
Check the settings of each effects.
Check the settings for the connected device.
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
Depending on the impedance of the signal, the volume may
diminish. Turn on Input Buffer.
Lower these values.
Check the assignment settings.
When the Src is set to "INT" or "WAV, " the effect parameter set as
the Assign Target changes automatically.
On the ES-5, patches can be selected only when the Play screen is
displayed. Press the [DISPLAY/EXIT] button several times to return
to the Play screen.
If the Func setting is set to OFF, change it to Bank, or Num1–5.
Check the loop settings.
Check the cable type and connection.
There is only one internal mixer.
Turn off the mixer that you're already using.
Turn the loop on.
To change the settings for an individual patch, set the Preference
setting to PAT. To change a specific setting for all patches in
common, select a setting other than PAT.
Make sure that the MIDI channels of both devices match.
Make sure that the controller number of both devices match.
Try another set of MIDI cables.
Connect MIDI IN and MIDI OUT.
Match the MIDI channel settings.
Receive channel of the ES-5: MIDI Setting 0 Rx Ch
Transmit channel of the ES-5: Patch MIDI 1–8 0 Ch
Check the on/off setting of each effect.
Action
Reduce the volume of MIDI messages transmitted to the ES-5.
Reduce the tempo of the transmitting MIDI device.
Check to make sure no cable is disconnected and that there are
no shorts.
The unit may be damaged. Consult the nearest Roland service
center.
Turn "Lock function" off.
Check the Loop Structure settings.
Contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.
Please execute a Factory Reset. If this does not resolve the
problem, contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.
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