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Boss FDR-1 Deluxe Reverb Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual AC & BATTERY POWERED...
  • Page 2 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS FDR-1 Deluxe Reverb. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet). These sections provide important in- formation concerning the proper operation of the unit.

  • Page 3: Main Features

    Main Features ● Uses COSM technology to model the amp sound of a Fender® DELUXE REVERB®. ● Makes it easy for you to enjoy that vintage Fender® amp sound simply by connecting the FDR-1 to your usual guitar amp. ● Features reverb and vibrato effects like those on an actual DELUXE REVERB® amp. * Reverb:An effect that adds reverberations to sound.

  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions 1. AC Adaptor Jack fig.FDR-1_name1.eps This jack accepts the connection of an AC adaptor (optionally available BOSS PSA-se- ries). By using an AC adaptor, you can play without being concerned about how much battery power you have left.

  • Page 5: Output Jack

    Panel Descriptions 2. CHECK Indicator 4. Pedal Switch This indicator shows whether the effect is on This switch turns the effect on/off. or off, and also doubles as the battery check indicator. The indicator lights when the ef- 5. Thumbscrew fect is on.

  • Page 6: Reverb Knob

    Panel Descriptions 9. TREBLE Knob fig.FDR-1_name1.eps This knob controls the tone of the effect at higher frequencies. 10. BASS Knob This knob controls the tone of the effect at lower frequencies. 11. REVERB Knob This adjusts the amount of reverb effect that 7.
  • Page 7 Connections * Inserting a connecting plug into the INPUT jack causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and turns on the power to the unit. other devices. * Raise the amp volume only after turning on the When powering up: Turn on the power to your guitar amp last. power to all connected devices.

  • Page 8: Recommended Settings

    Connections Recommended Settings fig.FDR-1-connenct-e.eps AC Adaptor BOSS PSA-series (option) 9V DC/200 mA Electric Guitar Guitar Amplifier (JC-120 etc.) * 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 Connections Recommended Settings for a Roland Recommended Settings for a Stack JC-120 fig.FDR-1_JCM2000.eps MAX MIN MAX MIN PRESENCE TREBLE MIDDLE BASS Set to OFF fig.FDR-1_JC-120.eps Recommended Settings for a Fender® We recommend using a clean setting (no dis- Combo Amp tortion) on the connected amp.

  • Page 10: Operating The Unit

    Operating the Unit fig.FDR-1_operation1.eps fig.FDR-1_operation2.eps fig.FDR-1_operation3.eps 1. After you have made the 3. Adjust the gain (the 4. Adjust the tone with the necessary connections amount of distortion) BASS knob and TREBLE p. 8 , set the panel with the GAIN knob. knob.
  • Page 11 Operating the Unit fig.FDR-1_operation4.eps fig.FDR-1_operation5.eps ion6.eps 5. Adjust the output vol- 6. Adjusts the amount of 7. Adjusts the amount of vibrato effect (cyclical ume with the LEVEL reverb effect with the fluctuations in volume) knob. REVERB knob. with the VIBRATO knob. You can change the vibrato rate by turning the VIBRATO knob Normally, you should adjust while depressing the pedal switch (RATE setting mode).
  • Page 12 Operating the Unit Setting the Vibrato Rate Using the Pedal Switch (RATE Setting Mode) When Setting the Vibrato by Inputting the Tempo with the Effect On (CHECK indicator: Red) fig.FDR-1_vibrato1.eps Red/Green Blinking CHECK Indicator Effect Pedal Switch Press and hold Press and hold the FDR-1’s pedal Tap the FDR-1’s pedal...
  • Page 13 Operating the Unit When Setting the Vibrato by Inputting the Tempo with the Effect Off (CHECK indicator: Off) fig.FDR-1_vibrato2.eps Red/Green Blinking CHECK Indicator Effect Pedal Switch Press and hold the Press and hold Tap the FDR-1’s pedal FDR-1’s pedal the FDR-1’s switch for at least pedal switch switch in timing with the...

  • Page 14: Changing The Battery

    Changing the Battery 1. Hold down the pedal and loosen the When the indicator goes dim or no longer lights while the effect is on, it means that the thumbscrew, then open the pedal battery must be replaced. Replace the battery upward.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The power won’t come on/ plugged in to the INPUT jack. the CHECK indicator doesn’t light * The CHECK indicator shows whether the effect is ● Is the specified adaptor (PSA-series, being applied or not. It does not indicate whether sold separately) properly connected? the power to the device is on or not.

  • Page 16: Setting Samples

    Setting Samples Standard Crunch Sound Surf Rock Sound fig.FDR-1-sample1.eps fig.FDR-1-sample1.eps Hard Overdrive Sound Vibrato Sound fig.FDR-1-sample1.eps fig.FDR-1-sample1.eps For details about the vibrato rate, please refer to p. 12, p. 13.

  • Page 17: Setting Memo

    Setting Memo fig.FDR-1-memo.eps fig.FDR-1-memo.eps fig.FDR-1-memo.eps fig.FDR-1-memo.eps...
  • Page 18 Setting Memo fig.FDR-1-memo.eps fig.FDR-1-memo.eps fig.FDR-1-memo.eps fig.FDR-1-memo.eps...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications FDR-1: Deluxe Reverb Nominal Input Level:....... -20 dBu Input Impedance:......1 MΩ Nominal Output Level:....-20 dBu Output Impedance: ......2.2 kΩ Recommended Load Impedance:... 10 kΩ or greater Controls:..........Pedal switch, GAIN knob, LEVEL knob, TREBLE knob, BASS knob, REVERB knob, VIBRATO knob Indicators:..........CHECK indicator (for effect on/off status and battery check) Connectors:........
  • Page 20 Specifications Weight: ..........440 g /1 lb (including battery) Accessories......... Owner’s manual, leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”), dry battery/9 V type (6LR61) * The battery that is supplied with the unit is for temporary use, intended primarily for testing the unit’s operation. We suggest replacing this with an alkaline dry cell.
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  • Page 23: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For the USA 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.
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