Chapter 7. Performing With A Foot Switch; Using A Foot Switch To Start/Stop Playback; Using A Foot Switch To Insert A Fill-In - Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-770 Owner's Manual

Chapter 7. Performing with a Foot Switch

Using a Foot Switch to Start/
Stop Playback
If you connect a foot switch (FS-5U or similar; optional) to
the rear panel PEDAL SW jack, you can use the foot switch to
start/stop playback.
Connections
fig.107-01a
POWER AC IN 14V
PHONES
700mA
ON
OFF
OUT MIDI IN
USE BOSS BRC
ADAPTOR ONLY
NOTE
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 connecting the foot switch.
NOTE
When connecting a foot switch (FS-5U; optional) to the PEDAL
SW jack, set the polarity switch as described below.
fig.107-01b
Procedure
When song/pattern playback is stopped, pressing the
foot switch will start playback.
When a song/pattern is playing, pressing the foot
switch will stop playback.
PEDAL SW INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT
R L(MONO)
MADE IN JAPAN
Polarity switch
Using a Foot Switch to Insert
a Fill-in
If you use a special cable (PCS-31; optional) to connect the
foot switch, you can connect up to two foot switches.
One foot switch will be dedicated to starting/stopping
playback, and the other foot switch can be assigned to play a
fill-in or to another function.
Connections
fig.107-02a
POWER AC IN 14V
PHONES
700mA
ON
OFF
OUT MIDI IN
USE BOSS BRC
ADAPTOR ONLY
White
The foot switch connected to the plug with the white line will
be dedicated to starting/stopping playback.
Assigning a Function to the Foot Switch
1. Press [UTILITY] so the display indicates "UTILITY."
The DR-770 is now in Utility mode.
2. Use [
] [ ] to select "8 FOOT 2."
fig.107-03a
MODE FUNC
SONG REAL INSERT
PATTERN STEP COPY
PAD EFFECTS DELETE
UTILITY MIDI
QUANTIZE BEAT
LENGTH
NEXT PTN
PART PATTERN
3. Use [DEC] [INC] or [VALUE] to select the function that
will be assigned.
PEDAL SW INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT
R L(MONO)
MADE IN JAPAN
PCS-31: Optional
Red
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