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* With the factory settings, this device will enter Sleep mode (power conservation mode) when ten hours have elapsed since the last
operation, or since the last audio input while in Stop mode.
If you want to prevent the device from entering Sleep mode, hold down the left pedal while you turn on the power, and continue holding down it
down for five seconds (p. 9).
* 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 information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be
read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual * With the factory settings, this device will enter Sleep mode (power conservation mode) when ten hours have elapsed since the last operation, or since the last audio input while in Stop mode. If you want to prevent the device from entering Sleep mode, hold down the left pedal while you turn on the power, and continue holding down it down for five seconds (p.

  • Page 2: Main Features

    You’ll need a GK-compatible guitar In order to use the GR-S, you’ll need a guitar equipped with a GK pickup or a GK-compatible guitar such as the GC-1 V-Guitar. (Hereafter, we’ll refer to such a guitar as a “GK-compatible guitar.”) * The GR-S does not support basses (GK-3B).

  • Page 3: Installing Batteries

    Installing Batteries Insert the included batteries (AA x 6) as shown in the diagram, being careful to observe the correct polarity. WARNING Notes Concerning Batteries • When operating on battery power only, the POWER indicator Handle batteries carefully will become dim when battery power gets too low. Replace the • Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or battery as soon as possible.

  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions [TYPE] buttons [COLOR], [TONE] knobs Selects the effect type. The [COLOR] knob will operate differently depending on the type you select, as follows. [TYPE] buttons [COLOR] knob [TONE] knob A sound with a Adjusts the tonal character of the high-frequency range. 1 CRYSTAL metallic resonance and a Turning the knob toward the right will make the tonal...

  • Page 5: Basic Connection

    If you’ve connected your guitar to the GUITAR INPUT jack using a 1/4” phone plug, the signal from each string cannot be processed individually, so you won’t be able to enjoy the full potential of the GR-S. Basic Connection Connect the GR-S to the GK-compatible guitar using dedicated GK cable.

  • Page 6: Application Examples

    * 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. Application Examples Connecting another effects unit following the GR-S GK-compatible guitar...
  • Page 7 Connections Using the GR-S in combination with the GR-D GK-compatible guitar GR-D GK IN GR-S US-20 You can use a US-20 (sold separately) to switch between playing the GR-S and GR-D, or playing both simultaneously using a single guitar. Guitar Amp * Two GK cables (1.2 meters)
  • Page 8 Pressing the button cycles you through the choices The indicator for the currently selected MEMORY like this: number start to flash, and the GR-S is put into write MANUAL g MEMORY 1 g 2 g 3 g 4 g MANUAL. standby.

  • Page 9: About Sleep Mode

    Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) When ten hours have elapsed since the last operation or audio input, the GR-S will enter sleep mode (power conservation mode). From sleep mode, you can press Here’s how to restore the GR-S’s settings to their the pedal to return to normal mode.
  • Page 10 • After reading the instructions in the GK-pickup Owner’s Manual, check the installation once more. • On the Roland website, the “How to install the GK pickup” page provides an explanation and photos on how to attach a GK pickup. Be sure to take a look! The MEMORY indicator shows the current sensitivity setting.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Is the external device connected to the MIX/ GUITAR INPUT jacks will be mixed with the sound of the GUITAR INPUT jack working properly? GR-S and output to the OUTPUT jacks. This means that Noise is produced noise from the external device may be output.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Roland GR-S: V-Guitar Space MIX INPUT: -10 dBu 173 (W) x 158 (D) x 57 (H) mm Nominal Input Level Dimensions GUITAR INPUT: -20 dBu 6-13/16 (W) x 6-1/4 (D) x 2-1/4 (H) inches MIX INPUT: 1 M Ω...

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