User manual ROLAND FZ-5

[. . . ] The FZ-5's FUZZ knob features a BOOST range that allows you to achieve a deeper distortion than is possible with the original vintage models. About COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) Composite Object Sound Modeling--or COSM for short--is Roland's innovative and powerful technology that's used to digitally recreate the sound of classic musical instruments and effects. COSM analyzes the many factors that make up the original sound--including its electrical and physical characteristics--and creates a digital model that accurately reproduces the original. * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. In this document, their names are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by COSM. 3 Panel Descriptions fig. FZ-5_name1. eps 1. [. . . ] * Raise the amp volume only after turning on the power to all connected devices. * The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit's power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use a battery, please use the alkaline type. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. * If there is a battery in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, the unit will switch to battery-powered operation should the line voltage be interrupted due to a power blackout or power cord disconnection. * Some connection cables contain resistors. When connection cables with resistors are used, the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable. * 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. * Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction. * When operating on battery power only, the CHECK indicator will become dim when battery power gets too low. Replace the battery as soon as possible. A NOTE About Placement BOSS Compact Pedals have a non-slip rubber pad attached to its bottom cover. Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the Compact Pedal, the rubber pad may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the unit to prevent this from happening. If you do so, make sure the unit will not slip or move accidently during use. 8 Connections fig. ConnectFZ-5e. eps AC Adaptor BOSS PSA-series (sold separately) OUT 9V DC/200 mA Electric Guitar Guitar Amp * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. 9 Operating the Unit fig. operation1. eps fig. operation2. eps 1. After you have made the necessary connections (p. 8, 9), set the knobs as shown in the illustration. 2. [. . . ] However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. [. . . ]