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Boss AD-5 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    (except when this manual pro- vides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your dealer, or quali- fied Roland service personnel. • Never use or store the unit in places that are: •Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct...
  • Page 3 WARNING • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request ser- vicing by your dealer or qualified Roland ser- vice personnel when: •The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or •Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit;...

  • Page 4: Main Features

    Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS AD-5 Acoustic Instrument Processor. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (page 2; page 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 2 Main Features ... 4 IMPORTANT NOTES ... 5 Panel Descriptions... 6 Before Performing with the AD-5 ... 7 Connections ... 7 Turning on the Power ... 8 Adjusting the Input Level ... 8 Names of Things / What They Do ... 9 INPUT LEVEL ...

  • Page 6: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions OUTPUT Jacks (L,R) (Balanced) (page 7) PEAK Indicator (page 8) POWER Indicator (page 8) PREAMP (page 9) EFFECTS BYPASS (page 12) ACOUSTIC (page 10) 2x2 CHORUS (page 11) INPUT Jacks (PIEZO,MAGNETIC) (page 7) INSERT Jack (page 12) BALANCED OUTPUT Switch (page 7) REMOTE Jack (page 13) OUTPUT Jacks (L(MONO),R) (1/4 inch phone) (page 7) INPUT LEVEL...

  • Page 7: Before Performing With The Ad-5

    Before Performing with the AD-5 Connections After connecting the AD-5 to your guitar and am- plifier as shown below, connect the AC adaptor that is included with the unit. * 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.

  • Page 8: Turning On The Power

    AD-5 Output Equipments (Guitar Amp or Other Device) After switching on the AD-5, you can start playing as soon as the Peak indicator has stopped flashing on and off (after a few seconds). * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

  • Page 9: Names Of Things / What They Do

    INV (Inverted). PREAMP The AD-5’s preamplifier (preamp) features a four- band EQ, including an ultra-high frequency “pres- ence” band. LEVEL Adjusts the preamp volume level. Turning the knob clockwise increases the volume.

  • Page 10: Anti-Feedback

    * Whenever such howling is not a problem, or at times such as when using the AD-5 during recording, set this to the “Off” position. FREQ (Frequency) Adjusts the frequency at which the anti-feed- back effect is applied.

  • Page 11: 2X2 Chorus

    Chorus is an effect that gives sounds more of a feeling of spaciousness, and makes them sound fatter. The chorus used in the AD-5 is a separated stereo type for acoustic guitars. Chorus can be applied to both bass and treble ranges, on both left and right channels.

  • Page 12: Other Functions

    With an external effect connected via the Insert jack with a connector cable (Roland PCS-31; optional), the sound that is mixed by means of the INPUT LEVEL knobs is sent out through the Insert jack (SEND), and the sound returned after effects have been applied arrives back at the Insert jack (RETURN).

  • Page 13: Remote

    By connecting two footswitches to the REMOTE jack by means of a connector cable (Roland PCS-31; optional), you can use the two footswitches to turn on and off Chorus and Reverb.

  • Page 14: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting If there is no sound, or if you think that the AD-5 may be malfunctioning, please first go through the following checkpoints. If the problem persists, please contact your dealer or the nearest Roland Service Station. No Sound/Low Sound Level •...

  • Page 15: Setting Samples

    Setting Samples << Steel Strings / Flat Back >> Fusion Bossa Nova Blues Ballade...
  • Page 16 << Steel Strings / Round Back >> Fusion Bossa Nova Blues Ballade...
  • Page 17 << Nylon Strings >> Fusion Bossa Nova Blues Ballade...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    OUTPUT Jacks L(MONO), R OUTPUT Connectors L, R (XLR-3-32 Type) REMOTE Jack AC Adaptor Jack Power Supply DC 9 V (Roland ACI or ACB-Series) Current Draw 300 mA Dimensions 150 (W) x 155 (D) x 65 (H) mm 5-15/16 (W) x 6-1/8 (D) x 2-9/16 (H) inches Weight 1.0 kg (excluding the AC Adaptor)
  • Page 19 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. 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.
  • Page 20 01230389 '02-3-B2-32N...

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