Reading a Detailed Explanation of This Unit A more detailed explanation of this units functionality is provided in the Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for WAZA-AIR PDF. Heres how to download the PDF.
1. From your smartphone or computer, access the following URL.
2. Download the Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for WAZA-AIR PDF.
http://roland.cm/waza-air_om
Troubleshooting Problem Items to check/Action
No sound when you play the guitar (musical instrument) in which the transmitter is inserted
Remove and reinsert the transmitter in the guitar (musical instrument).
Could you be recharging transmitter from the CHARGE port? Disconnect the USB cable when youre playing.
Is the transmitters battery indicator lit? If it is unlit, recharge the transmitter.
Is this units wireless indicator lit? If it is unlit, execute the Auto Wireless Connection procedure.
The battery indicator blinks red
A charging error occurred. 5 If the transmitters internal temperature rises, charging might pause. This occurs in order to protect the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. When the internal temperature falls, the WL-T battery indicator changes to be lit orange, and charging resumes.
Could the ambient temperature be above 35 C (95 F)?
5 Charging might stop for a while in order to protect the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Use the unit in the recommended ambient temperature range of 1030 C (5086 F).
5 If the indicator continues blinking red even though you are charging in the recommended temperature range. Contact your dealer or a Roland customer service center.
Main Specifications BOSS Wireless System: WAZA-AIR
Type Digital wireless (2.4 GHz) using a proprietary BOSS digital system One-piece Bluetooth headphones
Driver 50 mm in diameter
WAZA-AIR Transmitter (WL-T)
Battery charging time
Approximately 3 hours
Approximately 3 hours
Expected battery life under continuous use
Approximately 5 hours
Approximately 12 hours
Power Supply Supplied from lithium-ion battery or CHARGE port
Current Draw When charging: 470 mA
When charging: 350 mA
Weight 340 g, 12 oz 43 g, 2 oz
Accessories
Owners Manual, Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY, Transmitter (WL-T), Micro USB cable for charging (*1) *1: Use a standard USB AC adaptor (5 V, over 0.5 A) for charging.
* 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.
Wirelessly Connecting This Unit with Your Guitar (Auto Wireless Connection) Heres how to make initial settings for wirelessly connecting this unit with your guitar (transmitter).
1. Turn the units power switch ON.
2. Insert the transmitter into the transmitter in jack.
This blinks orange while Auto Wireless Connection settings are being made. The process completes in approximately 10 seconds. When the orange blinking stops, remove the transmitter.
NOTE
Insert only the BOSS WL-T transmitter into the transmitter in jack. If you insert any other device, loud sound might be output, or this unit or the connected device might malfunction.
Advanced Operation
Switching Patches (CH) You can switch between different effect patches (six types). The effect is applied to the sound of the guitar (instrument).
1. Press the Up/Down buttons. The effect is switched.
MEMO
5 The position setting of the guitar sound is remembered for each patch.
5 You can use the BOSS TONE STUDIO app to modify the sound or edit the sound library. For details about BOSS TONE STUDIO, refer to the BOSS website. https://www.boss.info/global/
Using the Tuner Heres how to determine the pitch of your guitar (instrument) using regular tuning (A = 440 Hz).
1. Hold down the up and down buttons simultaneously (for three seconds or longer).
2. Play a string on your guitar (a single note). An electronic tone is heard from this device.
Electronic tone heard Explanation
High tone / Low tone () When the target pitch is low (the guitars pitch is high)
Same tone twice () When the pitch is correct
Low tone / High tone () When the target pitch is high (the guitars pitch is low)
3. When you finish using the tuner, once again hold down the up and down buttons simultaneously (for three seconds or longer).
Pairing with a Mobile Device (Bluetooth Audio) Heres how you can use this unit to hear audio thats played back from your mobile device.
1. Long-press the Bluetooth multi-function button (for three seconds or longer). The Bluetooth indicator blinks rapidly.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth switch of your mobile device (e.g., smartphone).
3. In the Bluetooth screen of your mobile device, tap WAZA-AIR Audio. Your mobile device is paired with this unit.
MEMO
5 The sound image positioning function of this unit might position the sound of the Bluetooth audio toward the rear. The position can be memorized for each patch.
5 For details on how to use the Bluetooth audio function, download and refer to the WAZA-AIR Reference Manual PDF.
About This Unit (WAZA-AIR)
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1 Charge indicator
Lit orange Charging.
Unlit Charging is completed. Or, power not supplied.
Blinking orange
A charging error occurred. Contact your dealer or a Roland customer service center.
2 Power switch (On/Charge)
3 CHARGE port (DC IN 5 V) Connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor and charge this unit.
* Charge the device using the included USB cable. Do not use the included USB cable with any other device.
4 Guitar wireless indicator
Lit white Connected with the transmitter
Unlit Not connected with the transmitter
5 Bluetooth indicator
Lit blue Connected
Blinking blue Reconnecting
Rapid blinking blue Pairing
Unlit Not connected
6 Power/battery indicator
Lit green
Power On
Sufficient capacity remains.
Lit red Battery will be exhausted in less than 30 minutes. Please recharge.
Blinking green Standby mode.
Unlit Power off
7 Bluetooth multi function button Use this to operate the Bluetooth device.
Press once Play/Stop
Long-press Pair with a Bluetooth device
Tilt toward + The Bluetooth Audio volume increases.
Tilt toward - The Bluetooth Audio volume decreases.
Tilt toward + two seconds or longer Fast-forward
Tilt toward - two seconds or longer Rewind
8 Up/Down buttons Use these to switch effect patches, or to turn the tuner function on/off.
9 Transmitter in jack When you connect the transmitter (WL-T), the Auto Wireless Connection function operates.
10 Volume knob (Guitar) Adjusts the volume of the guitar (instrument) to which the transmitter is connected.
Charging This Unit (WAZA-AIR)
1. Set this units power switch to CHARGE. * This unit is not charged while the units power is on.
2. Use the included USB cable to connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor (5 V / 0.5 A or more) to this units CHARGE port.
About the Transmitter (WL-T) 11 12
11 CHARGE port (DC IN 5 V) Connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor and charge this unit.
12 WL-T battery indicator
When inserted in the guitar (indicates the remaining battery capacity of the WL-T)
Lit green Sufficient capacity remains.
Lit orange Battery will be exhausted in less than two hours.
Lit red Battery will be exhausted in less than 30 minutes. Please recharge.
Unlit There is no remaining battery capacity.
When inserted in the WAZA-AIRs transmitter in jack (indicates the status of the transmitter)
Blinking orange Auto Wireless Connection is operating.
When a commercially available USB AC adaptor is connected (indicates the charging status)
Lit orange
Charging. * The charging time differs depending
on the remaining battery charge and on the charging environment.
Unlit (lit green at 8-second intervals)
Charging is completed. * If you have not used the transmitter
for a long time, one charge might not be sufficient. In this case, charge again.
Lit green
Charging was halted. * When five hours have passed
since charging started, charging automatically stops in order to protect the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, even if charging was not completed. To complete charging, charge again.
Blinking red A charging error occurred. & Troubleshooting.
Charging the Transmitter (WL-T)
1. Use the included USB cable to connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor (5 V / 0.5 A or more) to the transmitters CHARGE port. At this time, the WL-T battery indicator is lit orange. When the indicator goes dark, charging is complete.
* When charging from the CHARGE port, the wireless connection does not operate.
How to Use 1. Turn the units power switch ON.
The power/battery indicator is lit.
2. Connect the transmitter (WL-T) to your guitar (or other instrument). The transmitters power turns on, and the WL-T battery indicator is lit.
3. Verify that the guitar wireless indicator is lit, and play your guitar (or other instrument). Your performance is heard from this unit.
* If the wireless indicator is not lit, perform the steps in Wirelessly Connecting This Unit with Your Guitar (Auto Wireless Connection).
* The ear pads are consumable items and can be removed (replaced).
2019 Roland Corporation
Owners Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (the leaflet Read Me First). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
WAZA-AIR
About standby mode
5 If this unit or the transmitter are left powered-on in a silent state or without being operated, they enter standby mode to prevent the battery from running down.
5 When you resume playing, or
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