Turning The Power On/Off; Setting The Date And Time; Inserting A Microsd Card - Boss Gigcaster 8 Startup Manual

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Panel Descriptions
17
(Channel) 1–4 jacks
Use these jacks for audio input. Connect a mic, keyboard or
analog audio equipment here.
About phantom power
*
You can supply phantom power (+48 V) from the Channel
1–4 jacks (XLR). Turn on phantom power when you're using a
condenser microphone that requires phantom power.
Turn +48 V "ON" in the channel 1–4 settings screen.
* Pin arrangement for the
1: GND
1: GND
2: HOT
2: HOT
3: COLD
3: COLD
18
FOOT SW jack
You can control various functions with a footswitch (FS-5U/
FS-6/FS-7), an expression pedal (FV-500H/FV-500L/EV-30 or
Roland EV-5) or a foot controller (GA-FC) that's connected to
this unit.
* Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting any other
expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage
to the unit.
19
(MAIN OUT) L, R jacks
Connect these jacks to your amp, monitor speakers or mixer.
20
Ground terminal
Connect this to an external earth or ground if necessary.

Inserting a microSD Card

1.
Insert the microSD card into
the Micro SD card slot until
you hear it click into place.
NOTE
When inserting an microSD card,
take care that it is oriented correctly,
and push it all the way in. Do not use
excessive force.
Removing a microSD card
2.
Press the microSD card inward.
3.
Grasp the microSD card and pull it toward yourself.
4
1–4 connectors (XLR/TRS)
TIP:
TIP:
HOT
HOT
RING:
RING:
COLD
COLD
SLEEVE: GND
SLEEVE: GND

Turning the Power On/Off

Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume
down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some
sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction.
Turning the Power On
1.
Press the [Ā] button on this unit.
The power turns on, and the home screen
appears on the display.
2: HOT
2: HOT
1: GND
1: GND
2.
Turn on the power of your
3: COLD
3: COLD
equipment in this order: connected
devices Ó amp.
Turning the Power Off
Turn off the equipment in this order: amp Ó
1.
connected devices.
2.
Long-press the [Ā] button on this unit (for two
seconds).
A confirmation message appears.
3.
Touch <YES>.

Setting the Date and Time

The date and time settings screen appears the first time you turn
on this unit after purchase.
1.
Touch the <–> <+> for YEAR/MONTH/DAY to set the
date.
2.
Touch the <–> <+> for HOUR/MIN to set the time.
3.
Touch <APPLY> to finish making the settings.
The date and time that you set is now applied, and the home
screen appears.
MEMO
From the menu screen, you can access <SETUP> Ó <GENERAL>
and select "DATE & TIME" to change these settings.

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