User manual ROLAND OC-2 OCTAVER

[. . . ] Equipped with a BASS IN jack for octave effects especially suited for basses. Plug into the BASS IN jack, and the OC-2 OCTAVER's internal processing switches to the optimal conditions for use with basses. "DIRECT OUT" enables separate output of the direct and octave sounds. AC DC AC & BATTERY POWERED FET Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS OC-2 OCTAVER SUPER Octave. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (separate sheet). [. . . ] Pedal Switch Used for switching effects on/off. 6. 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" (p. GUITAR IN Jack, BASS IN Jack These jacks accept input signals (coming from a guitar, a bass, some other musical instrument, or another effects unit). 5 Panel Descriptions fig. 02 7. DIRECT LEVEL Knob 7 8 9 10 This adjusts the volume of the direct sound. Turn the knob to the right (clockwise) to increase the direct sound. This adjusts the total volume level when the MODE knob (10. ) is set to DRIVE. 8. OCT1 LEVEL (-1 octave level) Knob This adjusts the level of the sound one octave below the original. The volume of the sound one octave down increases as the knob is turned to the right. 6 Panel Descriptions 9. CONTROL Knob This knob's function changes according to the mode set with the MODE knob (10. ). RANGE This functions as a RANGE knob when the MODE knob is set to POLY. This adjusts the range in which the octave effect is applied. Use the CONTROL knob to adjust the range, the -2 octave level, or the drive effect. * The function varies according to the mode selected in Step 2. CONTROL Knob" in "Panel Descriptions" (p. * Note that no octave sound is produced if the DIRECT LEVEL knob or OCT1 LEVEL knob is set to MIN while the MODE knob is set to "DRIVE. " * Note that little or no octave sound is output if the OCT1 LEVEL knob or CONTROL knob is set to MIN while the MODE knob is set to "POLY. " 1. When you have made the necessary connections (p. 8), depress the pedal switch to turn the effect on. Select the mode with the MODE knob. 4. Use the OCT1 LEVEL knob to adjust the volume of the sound one octave down. Adjust the direct sound volume level with the DIRECT LEVEL knob. * When the MODE knob is set to "DRIVE, " the DIRECT LEVEL knob adjusts the total volume level. 10 Outputting the Direct Sound and Octave Sound Separately When you connect a plug to DIRECT OUT, only the direct sound is output from the DIRECT OUT jack, and only the octave sound is output from the OUTPUT (MONO) jack. This allows you to add effects separately to the direct sound and the octave sound. * In this case, sounds are output only from the DIRECT OUT jack when the effect is switched off. <Connection Example> Guitar Amplifier Multi Effector etc. Electric Guitar When the OC-2 OCTAVER is in DRIVE mode (p. 7) while DIRECT OUT is connected, the direct sound (without the distortion applied) is output from DIRECT OUT. [. . . ] It does not indicate whether the power to the device is on or not. Is the battery low or dead?12). * The battery that was supplied with the unit is for temporary use, intended primarily for testing its operation. For extended use, we suggest replacing it with an alkaline battery. 13 Troubleshooting No sound / Low volume: Is the OC-2 OCTAVER properly connected to your instrument?8). Sound is distorted: Is the battery low? [. . . ]