User manual ROLAND AW-3

[. . . ] Owner's Manual AC DC AC & BATTERY POWERED FET * G 6 0 1 7 2 8 6 0 3 * Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (Owner's manual p. These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. [. . . ] * To allow switching without the normal stress of dealing with effect on/off hassles, when you go into the tempo setting mode with the effect on, the effect is switched off for two seconds, after which the AW-3 switches to the tempo setting mode. 14 Description of Each Mode 2. Depress the pedal to get the tempo you want. The speed changes to match the tempo entered by pressing the pedal, and the CHECK indicator will flash in sync with the tempo. * Immediately after exiting the tempo setting mode, the effect stays on, with Auto Wah in effect. When connected to the EXP/CTL jack, the optional FS-5U is used for setting the tempo, and the AW-3's pedal switch then only turns the effect on and off. While the tempo can be set as usual, the effect can also be switched on and off. * Refer to "Using the EXP/CTL Jack" (p. Replace the battery following the steps below. * For best results (i. e. . , longest usable life) use an alkaline type battery. Thumbscrew Pedal Spring Base Battery Snap Cord 1. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of the pedal, then lift the pedal upwards to open the unit. * The thumbscrew can be left in the pedal while changing the battery. Remove the old battery from the battery housing, and remove the battery snap connected to it. Connect the battery snap to the new battery, and place the battery inside the battery housing. * Be sure to carefully observe the battery's polarity (+ versus -). Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on the back of the pedal, then close the pedal. * Take care not to allow the battery snap cord to become caught in the pedal, coil spring, or other places. Finally, insert the thumbscrew into the guide bush hole and fasten it securely. Coil Spring Guide Bush Hole Battery Snap Battery Housing 9V Battery 18 Troubleshooting Power won't come on/ CHECK indicator doesn't light: Is the specified adaptor (PSA-series; sold separately) properly connected? Check the connection once more (p. * The CHECK indicator is designed for providing information about effects--such as their on/off status. It does not indicate whether the power is on or off. No sound / Low volume: Is the AW-3 properly connected to your instrument? Check the connection once more (p. 10). Is the battery low or dead? Replace with a new battery (p. 18). Is the guitar properly connected to the GUITAR IN or BASS IN jack? Check the connection once more (p. * To help preserve battery power while the AW-3 is being powered by battery, the power is actually switched on only at the moment a cord is plugged into the GUITAR IN or BASS IN jack. * The battery that was supplied with the unit is for temporary use---intended primarily for testing its operation. For using the unit for more extended periods of time, we recommend the use of alkaline batteries. Is the volume turned down on any guitar amp or effects device you have connected? [. . . ] In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (p. 1 · Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity. 2 · Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries. [. . . ]