Boss Gigcaster 5 Startup Manual
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Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (the leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and the Startup Guide
(p. 8)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
Reference Manual / Parameter Guide
Details on operations and menu lists are provided in
"Reference Manual" and "Parameter Guide".
1.
Enter the following URL in your computer.
https://roland.cm/boss_om
2.
Choose "GCS-5" as the product name.
Startup Guide
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  • Page 1 Startup Guide Reference Manual / Parameter Guide Details on operations and menu lists are provided in “Reference Manual” and “Parameter Guide”. Enter the following URL in your computer. https://roland.cm/boss_om Choose “GCS-5” as the product name. Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Startup Guide (p.
  • Page 2: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel / Front Panel ] , [ ] (Headphones 1, 2) knobs Adjusts the volume for headphones 1, 2. CHANNEL ]–[ ] (Channel edit) buttons When these are on (lit up), the unit switches to the settings screen for the selected channel.
  • Page 3: Rear Panel

    Panel Descriptions Rear Panel * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. (Headphones 1) jack Connect your headset or headphones here. Headsets can only be used with headphones jack 1. NOTE Use a headset with a 3.5 mm CTIA-type mini plug (4-pole).
  • Page 4: Turning The Power On/Off

    Panel Descriptions Turning the Power On/Off Setting the Date and Time Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume The date and time settings screen appears the first time you turn down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some on this unit after purchase.
  • Page 5 Panel Descriptions Screen (Touch Panel) Operations Home screen The screen that appears after you turn on the power is called the “home screen”. On the home screen, you check the input/output levels. You can also touch the buttons shown on the screen to switch between input/output channels and settings screens for each function. Date/time display Talkback button When this is on (lit up), the audio input...
  • Page 6: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Configuring the Channels This shows you how to configure each channel, according to which devices you’ve connected. The example below shows how to make the settings for the input gain, EQ and effects, assuming that you’ve connected a guitar to channel 1.
  • Page 7 Basic Operation Operating the Sound Pads/Effect Pads Sound pads Effect pads In this mode, the pads play the audio assigned to each pad. In this mode, you can use the settings for the effects assigned to each pad. This lets you play background music, jingles, sound effects and so on at the optimum timing.
  • Page 8: Using The Unit Safely

    ¹ Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. JPEG Group. ¹ Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor. ¹ Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Caution Regarding Radio Frequency Emissions ¹...

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