Troubleshooting; Error Message List; Main Specifications - Boss GP-10 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
No sound/Low volume
The volume level of the instrument
connected to AUX IN jack is too low
Volume is uneven among the strings
When using the GP-10's pedal effects or
expression pedal, the result is different for
each patch
Oscillation occurs
Patches not switching
[PATCH/VALUE] knob does not work
Can't enter Tuner mode
Can't use a controller (pedal or button) to
vary a parameter

Error Message List

Message Meaning
MEMORY DAMAGED!
It is possible that the contents of memory have been damaged.
An unusually large amount of MIDI data was received, and could not
MIDI Buffer Full!
be processed.
System Error!
A problem has occurred in the system.

Main Specifications

BOSS GP-10: Guitar Processor
Power Supply AC adaptor
Current Draw 350 mA
251 (W) x 207 (D) x 71 (H) mm
Dimensions
9-15/16 (W) x 8-3/16 (D) x 2-13/16 (H) inches
1.9 kg (excluding AC adaptor)
Weight
4 lbs 4 oz
Model with included GK pickup
AC adaptor
Owner's Manual
Accessories
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Divided pickup (Roland GK-3)
GK cable (3 m, 10 feet)
Divided pickup: Roland GK-3
GK cable: Roland GKC-5 (5 m), GKC-10 (10 m)
GK parallel cable (GK pickup #" GK connector x 2): Roland GKP-2
Options (sold
Unit selector: Roland US-20
separately)
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: FS-6
Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, FV-500L/500H
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
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Items to check
Is the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob turned down completely? Adjust the knob to an appropriate setting.
Could the volume of the GK pickup be turned down?
Could the select switch of the GK pickup be set to
"GUITAR"?
Could the expression pedal be released?
Could the Patch: Level be turned down?
Are the GP-10 and other devices connected properly?
If there are no sounds through USB, are the USBAudio:
settings correct?
Could you be using a connection cable that contains
a resistor?
Was the GK pickup sensitivity setting adjusted correctly
for each string?
Is the GK pickup attached correctly?
The effect produced using the expression pedal is
different for each sound (patch).
In the effect settings, could a gain value or volume-
related parameter be set too high?
Is some screen other than the Play screen shown in
the display?
Could Sys: Knob Lock be "ON"? If it is ON, patch
selection using the [PATCH/VALUE] knob is disabled.
Could Tuner: Function be set to "Disable"? If it is set to
Disable, pressing the [I] and [H] pedals simultaneously
does not enter Tuner mode.
Could you be using the internal pedal as the
assignment's Source parameter?
Maximum height:
251 (W) x 207 (D) x 93 (H) mm
9-15/16 (W) x 8-3/16 (D) x 3-11/16 (H) inches
Model for separately sold GK pickup
AC adaptor
Owner's Manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Action
Raise the volume of the GK pickup to an appropriate level.
Set the switch of the GK pickup to "MIX. "
Depress the expression pedal.
Try raising the Patch: Level.
Check the connections with the other devices.
Adjust the settings to the appropriate values.
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
Perform the adjustment.
Refer to the manual of your GK pickup, and attach the GK pickup correctly.
On the Roland website, the "GK-3 Installation Tips" page provides an explanation and photos
on how to attach a GK pickup. Be sure to take a look!
http: //www.roland.com/GK/
Check the effect of each patch beforehand.
Decrease the value.
With the GP-10, you cannot switch patches in any screen other than the Play screen. Press the
[EXIT] button one or more times to return to the Play screen.
Turn Sys: Knob Lock "OFF. "
Set Tuner: Tuner Function to "Enable. "
If you specify "INT PDL" or "WAVE PDL" as the Source parameter of the assignment, the Target
effect parameter you've assigned will vary automatically. If you want to use a controller to
vary a parameter, temporarily turn the Switch parameter "OFF" for that assignment to stop
the internal pedal.
Action
Please execute a Factory Reset.
If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.
Reduce the amount of MIDI messages that are being transmitted.
Contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.
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