Connecting A Footswitch - Boss Nextone Stage Owner's Manual

Panel Descriptions

Connecting a Footswitch

Connecting a Footswitch (Sold Separately:
BOSS FS-6, FS-7, or FS-5L)
CH SELECT/BOOST jack
* Pin assignment of FOOT CONTROL jack
Rear panel
Stereo 1/4" phone type
Stereo 1/4" phone type
or
FS-6 FS-7
RING TIP
RING
TIP
Switch Explanation
TIP Switches between CLEAN and LEAD.
RING
Turns the BOOST on/off.
* The Nextone is compatible with latch-type footswitches (FS-6, FS-
7, FS-5L). If you're using an FS-6 or FS-7, set the mode of A and B to
FS-5L (LATCH). Momentary-type footswitches (e.g., FS-5U) cannot
be used.
DELAY jack
Turns the DELAY on/off.
Rear panel
1/4" phone type , 1/4" phone type
6
TIP
RING
SLEEVE (GND)
Stereo 1/4" phone type
1/4" phone type x 2
or
FS-5L
RING TIP
Connecting the GA-FC
Connect a stereo cable to the GA-FC jack.
* Always use a stereo cable.
* Use cables that do not contain resistors.
GA-FC
2: HOT 1: GND 1: GND
3: COLD
Using the GA-FC
You can switch between CLEAN and LEAD. You can also switch the
BOOSTER, TONE, EFFECT LOOP (EFX LOOP), and DELAY on/off.
Affix the included adhesive labels to the GA-FC.
Using the expression pedals
If you connect an expression pedal (sold separately: Roland EV-5,
BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H), you can use the pedal to vary the
volume.
Expression Pedal
Jack Explanation
Adjusts the guitar's signal level that is input to the
TAP/INPUT
preamp.
VOLUME
Adjusts the master volume.
Setting MINIMUM VOLUME of an expression pedal
With the [MINIMUM VOLUME] knob
of an expression pedal, you can set
the value for when the pedal is lifted
up all the way (lowest value).
* Use only the specified expression
pedal. By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
2: HOT
3: COLD
GA-FC
[MINIMUM
VOLUME] knob