Boss VO-1 Owner’s Manual PDF

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Owners Manual

INPUT jack Connect your guitar/bass to this jack.

* Connect your guitar/bass directly to this jack. If you want to connect an effect unit before the VO-1, use the SEND/RETURN jacks.

* The INPUT jack doubles as the power switch. Power to the unit is turned on when you plug into the INPUT jack; the power is turned off when the cable is unplugged. To prevent unnecessary battery consumption, be sure to disconnect the plug from the INPUT jack when not using the effects unit.

LEVEL knob

BLEND knob

TONE knob

COLOR knob/MODE knob Adjusts the overall volume.

Adjusts the balance of the guitar/bass input sound and the effect sound. If youre using the RETURN jack, this knob adjusts the balance of the audio signal thats input to the RETURN jack and the effect sound.

Adjusts the brightness of the effect sound.

* Refer to COLOR Knob, MODE Knob.

MIC jack Connect your mic to this jack. Use the MIC SENS switch located beside the DC IN jack to select the appropriate input sensitivity for your mic. The normal setting is LOW, but you should set this to HIGH if the sensitivity is insufficient.

OUTPUT jack Connect this jack to your amp or to the input of another effect unit.

SEND/RETURN jacks Connect the SEND jack to the input of an effect unit that youre using to process the audio signal of your guitar/ bass.

* If you connect a distortion-type or other effect unit to the SEND/RETURN jacks, you can perform with your preferred guitar/bass sound heard together with the vocoder effect.

MIC SENS LOW HIGH

* This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown as the illustration. Make connections after first checking the wir- ing diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

* This unit does not provide phantom power.

1: GND2: HOT 3: COLD

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (supplied on a separate sheet). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

Precautions When Connecting * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn

down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

* Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

When powering up: Turn on the power to your guitar amp last.

When powering down: Turn off the power to your guitar amp first.

* Immediately after the unit is powered-on, the effect is on.

Use of Battery * A battery was installed in the unit before it left the factory. The

life of this battery may be limited, however, since its primary purpose was to enable testing.

* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (supplied on a separate sheet).

* When operating on battery power only, the units indicator will become dim when battery power gets too low. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

* Batteries should always be installed or replaced before connect- ing any other devices. This way, you can prevent malfunction and damage.

* If operating this unit on battery, please use alkaline battery.

Changing the Battery 1. Hold down the

pedal and loosen the thumbscrew, then open the pedal upward.

* The pedal can be opened without detaching the thumbscrew completely.

2. Remove the old battery from the battery housing, and remove the snap cord connected to it.

3. Connect the snap cord to the new battery, and place the battery inside the battery housing.

* Be sure to carefully observe the batterys polarity (+ versus -).

4. Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on the back of the pedal, and then close the pedal.

* Carefully avoid getting the snap cord caught in the pedal, coil spring, and battery housing.

5. Finally, insert the thumbscrew into the guide bush hole and fasten it securely.

MODE Knob Switches the vocoder mode.

MODE Explanation

VINTAGE Produces a unique vocoder effect as if you were playing a keyboard instrument.

ADVANCED Produces a new vocoder effect with greater clarity than VINTAGE.

TALK BOX Produces a talk-box sound without requiring a hose.

CHOIR

Automatically adds voices that are matched to your playing, adding spaciousness and depth to your sound. You can also use this without connecting a mic.

COLOR Knob Adjusts the following, depending on the mode thats selected.

MODE Explanation

VINTAGE ADVANCED

Turning the knob toward the left makes the effect sound more masculine; turning it toward the right makes the effect sound more feminine.

TALK BOX Adjusts the amount of distortion for the effect sound.

CHOIR Adjusts the character of the voices that are added.

Playing the Vocoder While playing your guitar, vocalize into the connected mic.

* In modes other than CHOIR, you wont hear any effect sound unless youre vocalizing into the mic.

Specifications

Nominal Input Level INPUT, RETURN: -20 dBu MIC: -40 dBu (MIC SENS: LOW)

Input Impedance INPUT, RETURN: 1 M MIC: 4 k

Nominal Output Level OUTPUT, SEND: -20 dBu

Output Impedance OUTPUT, SEND: 1 k

Recommended Load Impedance 10 k or greater

Power Supply DC 9 V: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61), AC Adaptor (sold separately)

Current Draw

70 mA

* Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline: Approx. 4 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Dimensions 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm

2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches

Weight 430 g/1 lb (including battery)

Accessories

Owners Manual, Leaflet (USING THE UNIT SAFELY, IMPORTANT NOTES, and Information), Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)

Option (sold separately) AC adaptor (PSA series)

* 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.

Thumbscrew

Battery Housing

Pedal

Spring Base

Coil Spring

Guide Bush Hole

Battery Snap Cord

Battery Snap

9 V Battery

* 5 1 0 0 0 6 9 0 8 3 - 0 1 *

Thumbscrew When this screw is loosened, the pedal will open, allowing you to change the battery.

* For instructions on changing the battery, refer to Chang- ing the Battery.

AC Adaptor (PSA series: optional)

English

This is a vocoder for guitar or bass that provides unique and high-impact vocoder sound just as if you were playing a keyboard instrument. TALK BOX mode lets you use your voice to create a variety of performance expressions without having to keep a hose gripped in your mouth; simply connect a mic and your guitar or bass. You can also use CHOIR mode to add spaciousness and depth to your playing without connecting a mic.

Main Features

Panel Descriptions DC IN jack Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (PSA series; optional). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play without being concerned about how much battery power you have left.

* Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA series; optional), and connect it to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not use any other AC adaptor, since this may cause malfunction.

* If the AC adaptor is connected while a battery is installed, the power supply is drawn from the AC adaptor.

* We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even though youll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That way, youll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the AC adaptor gets accidently disconnected from the unit.

CHECK indicator This indicator shows whether the effect is on or off, and also doubles as the battery check indicator. The indicator lights when the effect is on.

* If youre powering the unit with a battery and the CHECK indicator goes dim or doesnt light at allwhen you try to turn the effect on, the battery is near depletion and should be replaced. For instructions on changing the battery, refer to Changing the Battery.<

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