Owner’s Manual
Main Features
AC Adaptor
(PSA series; sold separately)
Electric bass
guitar
English
LEVEL knob
This knob adjusts the level of the eect sounds.
Set the knob so there is no volume dierence between the eect and straight
bass guitar sounds.
* If this knob is turned all the way to the left, no sound is heard.
7 Overdrive that’s optimized specically for bass guitar. Provides thick and solid overdrive tone that does not weaken the sound.
7 Overdrive that faithfully reproduces picking dynamics and the subtle nuances of the player.
7 Use the balance knob to adjust the volume balance between the dry sound and the overdrive sound. Possible settings range from a slightly distorted sound all the way to intense overdrive sound consisting only of distortion.
7 Two-band EQ lets you separately adjust the tonal character of the low and high frequency ranges.
OUTPUT jack
The output jack is used to connect the unit to ampliers
or other devices.
DC IN jack
Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (PSA series; sold separately). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play
without being concerned about how much battery power you have left.
* We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even though you’ll be powering it with
the AC adaptor. That way, you’ll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the AC adaptor
gets accidentally disconnected from the unit.
* Use only the specied AC adaptor (PSA-series).
* If the AC adaptor is connected while power is on, the power supply is
drawn from the AC adaptor.
CHECK indicator
This indicator shows whether an eect is ON/OFF, and doubles as the Battery Check indicator.
The indicator lights when an eect is ON.
* If this indicator goes dim or no longer lights while an eect is ON, the battery is near
exhaustion and should be replaced immediately.
LOW EQ knob
Use this knob to boost or cut lower frequencies; clockwise rotation boosts the
lower frequencies.
HIGH EQ knob
Use this knob to boost or cut higher frequencies; clockwise rotation boosts
the higher frequencies.
Pedal Switch
This switch turns the eects ON/OFF.
Thumbscrew
When this screw is loosened, the pedal will open, allowing you to change the
battery.
* For instructions on changing the battery, refer to “Changing the Battery.”
Panel Descriptions
BALANCE knob
This knob controls the output balance between Dry (straight) and Overdrive
sounds.
Counterclockwise rotation increases the Dry sound, while clockwise rotation
increases the level of Overdrive sounds. When rotated fully counterclockwise (or
clockwise), only the Dry (or Overdrive) sound will be obtained.
GAIN knob
This knob adjusts the gain of the Dry or Overdrive sound. When you are using
Dry sounds, this knob can adjust the amount of boost without distorting the
sound. When you are using Overdrive sounds, the GAIN knob adjusts the depth
of the distortion. Clockwise rotation increases the gain.
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.
* The INPUT jack doubles as power switch.
Power to the unit is turned on when you plug
into the INPUT jack; the power is turned o
when the cable is unplugged.
When not using the eects unit, be sure to
disconnect the plug from the INPUT jack.
INPUT jack
This jack accepts input signals (coming from a bass guitar, some other musical
instrument, or another eect unit).
Precautions When Connecting
5
To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn
down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any
connections.
5
Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to
your various devices in the order specied. 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 bass amp last.
When powering down: Turn o the power to your bass amp rst.
5
Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume
down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some
sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction.
Use of Battery
5
A battery is supplied with the unit. The life of this battery may be
limited, however, since its primary purpose was to enable testing.
5
If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and uid
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).
5
When operating on battery power only, the unit’s indicator will
become dim when battery power gets too low. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
5
Batteries should always be installed or replaced before connecting
any other devices. This way, you can prevent malfunction and
damage.
Main Specications
Nominal Input Level -20 dBu
Input Impedance 1 MΩ
Nominal Output
Level
-20 dBu
Output Impedance 1 kΩ
Recommended Load
Impedance
10 kΩ or greater
Power Supply Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22) or
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
Current Draw 20 mA
* Expected battery life under continuous use:
Carbon: 24.5 hours
Alkaline: 40.5 hours
These gures 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 390 g / 13 oz (including battery)
Accessories Leaet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT
NOTES,” and “Information”)
Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)
Options
(sold separately)
AC adaptor (PSA-series)
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* This document explains the specications of the product at the
time that the document was issued. For the latest information,
refer to the Roland website.
Bass Amplier
© 2018 Roland Corporation
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Operating the Unit
1. When you have made the necessary connections, set
the knobs as shown in the illustration.
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2. Depress the pedal switch to turn the eect on. (Make
sure that the CHECK Indicator lights.)
3. Adjust the output balance between the Dry and
Overdrive sounds using the BALANCE Knob.
4. Adjust the gain of the Dry or Overdrive sound using
the GAIN Knob.
5. Adjust the tone using the HIGH and LOW EQ Knobs.
6. Adjust the LEVEL Knob so there will be no volume
dierence between the eect and straight bass
sounds.
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.
Thumbscrew
Battery Housing
Pedal
Spring Base
Coil Spring
Guide Bush
Hole
Battery Snap
Cord
Battery
Snap
9 V Battery
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 battery’s 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.
