Panel Descriptions; Making The Connections - Boss Fuzz FZ-3 Owner's Manual

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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1. AC Adaptor Jack
Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (op¬
tionally available BOSS PSA-Series). By
using an AC Adaptor, you can play without
being concerned about how much battery
power you have left.
* If there are batteries in the unit while an AC
adaptor is being used, normal operation will
continue should the line voltage be inter¬
rupted (power blackout or power cord dis¬
connection).
* If you are going to use an AC adaptor, be sure
to use the specified unit (BOSS PSA-Series).
Use of any other adaptor may result in dam¬
age, malfunction or electric shock.
Also, if you are not going to be using it for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC
adaptor from the AC outlet.
LEVEL Knob
This knob adjusts the level of the effect
sounds.
FUZZ Knob
This adjusts the intensity of the Fuzz effect.
Rotating the knob clockwise will deepen
the effect.
TONE Knob
This controls the tone. Rotating the knob
counterclockwise will make the sound
milder, while rotating it clockwise will
make the sound sharper.
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2. CHECK Indicator
This indicator shows whether an effect is
ON/OFF, and also doubles as the Battery
Check indicator.
The indicator lights when an effect is ON.
If this indicator goes dim or no longer lights
while an effect is ON, the battery is near
exhaustion and should be replaced imme¬
diately.
3. OUTPUT Jack
The output jack is used to connect the unit
to an amplifier or another device.
4. Pedal Switch
This switch turns the effects ON/OFF.
5. Thumbscrew
This thumbscrew is loosened to open the
pedal, allowing battery replacement. For
instructions on how to replace the battery,
please refer to "CHANCING THE BAT¬
TERY (p. 12)."
6. INPUT Jack
This jack accepts input signals (coming
from a guitar, some other musical instru¬
ment, or another effects unit).
* The INPUT jack also serves as the power
switch. Power is turned on whenever a plug is
inserted into the INPUT jack, and is turned off
when the plug is disconnected. When not
using the unit, you should disconnect any
cord connected to the INPUT jack.
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
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Insertingaplug into the Input Jack will automati¬
cally switch the unit on.
Before connecting or disconnecting any patch
cords, be sure all the volume controls in your
system are set to minimum. This will help pre¬
vent any damage to system components.
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speak¬
ers or other devices, always turn down the
volume, and turn off the power on all devices
before making any connections.
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Always make sure to have the volume level
turned down before switching on power. Even
with the volume all the way down, you may still
hearsomesound when the power Is switched on,
but this is normal, and does not indicate a
malfunction.
* When operating on battery power only, the
unit's indicator will become dim when battery
power gets too low'. Replace the battery as soon
as possible. g