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Before using this unit, carefully read the information in "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (the "Read Me First" leaflet). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
Name | Explanation | ||
![]() | INPUT jack | Connect your guitar here. * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. | |
![]() | [GAIN] knob | Adjusts the distortion of the amp. | |
![]() | [TYPE] switch | Selects the amp type. | |
BROWN | A lead sound with an edge inherited from the BOSS WAZA brown sound. | ||
CRUNCH | A fat crunch sound that responds to the nuances of your picking. | ||
CLEAN | A clean and natural sound. | ||
![]() | [VARIATION] button VARIATION indicator | When the [VARIATION] button is switched on (the VARIATION indicator lights up), the sound switches to the variation sound that's selected with the [TYPE] switch. When the [TYPE] switch is set to "CLEAN", you get a sound that's suitable for acoustic-electric guitars or bass guitars. | |
![]() | [VOLUME] knob | Adjusts the volume. | |
![]() | EQUALIZER | You can use the tone stack-type three-band equalizer for creating authentic sounds. | |
[BASS] knob | Adjusts the volume of the low-frequency range. | ||
[MIDDLE] knob | Adjusts the volume of the middle-frequency range. | ||
[TREBLE] knob | Adjusts the volume of the high-frequency range. | ||
![]() | EFFECTS | A variety of effects are available. | |
[MOD/FX] knob | Selects the effect you want to use. Use the knob to adjust how much the effects are applied, within the given range for each effect on the knob. | ||
CHO | Chorus | ||
PHASE | Phaser | ||
TREM | Tremolo | ||
T.WAH | Touch wah | ||
DEF | Defretter | ||
SYNTH | Synth (*1) | ||
OCT | Octave | ||
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[REV/DLY] knob | Uses a reverb/delay effect to produce a sense of sonic spaciousness. | ||
REV | Reverb | ||
SPRING | Spring reverb | ||
DLY | Delay | ||
DLY+REV | Delay + Reverb | ||
![]() | [TUNER / ![]() | Press this when you want to use the tuner. When connecting via Bluetooth®, long-press the button for at least three seconds. | |
TUNER ( ![]() | These indicators show the tuning status when you use the tuner. | ||
![]() | ![]() | Use this as a headphones jack or as an output jack for recording. This lets you obtain guitar sounds just as if you were playing through the speaker.
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![]() | POWER indicator | Indicates the state of the power supply or charging.
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![]() | [POWER] switch | Turns the power of this unit on ( * 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. | |
![]() | 5 V ![]() | Connect this to a commercially available USB AC adaptor (at least 5 V * Some USB AC adaptors may not work with this instrument, depending on the manufacturer and type.
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Display | Status |
Unlit | Power off |
Lit red | Power on |
Blinking orange | Powered off and recharging |
Lit orange | Powered on and recharging
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Blinking red | Rechargeable battery power low Charge the battery as soon as possible. |
Rapidly blinking red | You may be using the unit outside of its operating temperature range (0–40ºC). Be sure to use the unit only within the specified temperature range. |
Rapidly blinking orange | You may be charging the unit outside of its charging temperature range (5–30ºC). Be sure to charge the unit only within the specified temperature range. |
The pitches of six-string guitars and four-string bass guitars are determined using standard tuning.
When tuning a bass guitar, set the [TYPE] knob to "CLEAN" and the [VARIATION] button to ON (the VARIATION indicator lights up).
Connect your mobile device to this unit via Bluetooth® wireless technology when you want to listen to the audio playing on your mobile device through this unit while you play the guitar.
You can also unpair the devices from the Bluetooth® screen of your mobile device.
Problem | What to check and do |
The unit doesn't charge even when I connect it to a USB AC adaptor. | Check whether the USB AC adaptor can deliver at least 5 V/2 A of power output. |
The unit doesn't run for very long on battery power (while not supplied power from a USB AC adaptor). | The battery may have been excessively discharged. How to perform a refresh recharge
* The battery's performance may not fully recover after you recharge the battery only once following excessive discharge. Although the battery performance does recover after refresh recharging, this does not restore the battery's original performance. |
"KATANA-MINI X" is not shown on the display of the mobile device you want to pair with this unit. However, it does appear on other mobile devices. | Cycle the power of the mobile device you want to use. |
Rated Power Output | 10 W | |
Nominal Input Level | INPUT | -10 dBu (1 MΩ) |
Speaker | 12 cm (5 inches) | |
Connectors | INPUT jack | 1/4-inch phone type |
PHONES/REC jack | Stereo miniature phone type | |
5V (DC IN) port | USB Type-C® | |
Bluetooth® | Profile Support | A2DP (Audio) |
Power Supply | Ni-MH battery | |
Current Draw | 1500 mA | |
Expected battery life under continuous use | Approximately 10 hours * These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. | |
Battery charging time | Approximately 3 hours * To charge the unit, use the USB port of a computer or a commercially available USB power supply adaptor (5 V, 2 A or higher). | |
Dimensions (excluding strap) | 287 (W) x 145 (D) x 200 (H) mm 11-5/16 (W) x 5-3/4 (D) x 7-7/8 (H) inches | |
Weight (including strap) | 2.7 kg 6 lbs | |
Accessories | Leaflet "Read Me First" USB Type-C® to USB A cable for charging |
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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