User manual ROLAND DD-6 MANUAL 2

[. . . ] Owner's Manual AC DC AC & BATTERY POWERED FET Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS DD-6 Digital Delay. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (separate sheet). 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, this manual should be read in its entirety. [. . . ] Adjust the volume Adjust the volume level of the effect sound with the E. LEVEL knob. 11 Using the Tempo Delay You can set the delay time to match the tempo by pressing the pedal switch to the tempo of the song being played. You can also change the delay time as you perform. Using tempo input, the delay time can be set within the range of 0. 2­2. 6 seconds. * With long delay, the maximum setting is 5. 2 seconds. * When the basic tempo has not been determined, then even if you switch to TEMPO mode, the delay time switches to the setting mode (the position of the D. TIME knob). You can set this regardless of whether the effect is on or off. Select the mode Use the MODE switch to select the mode to be used. * Tempo input cannot be used in HOLD and WARP modes. 3. Begin inputting the tempo Press the pedal switch in time with the song tempo (converted to quarter notes as the basic tempo). Finish inputting the tempo Hold down the pedal switch for at least two seconds to complete the setting (the CHECK indicator lights red). * The tempo may become confused momentarily when you go from Step 3 to Step 4. * If you move the D. TIME knob after finishing this setting, the delay time corresponding to the knob position takes effect. * The basic tempo is preserved even when the mode is switched. 2. Switch to TEMPO mode Hold down the pedal switch for at least two seconds (the CHECK indicator alternately flashes red and green). 12 Using the Tempo Delay The delay sound produced is as shown in the figure. * The input range varies according to the mode used as well as the connections. * The CHECK indicator flashes red in time with the tempo being played. Rhythm Used in Pressing the Pedal MODE: 2600 ms MODE: 800 ms MODE: 300 ms MODE: 80 ms MODE: REVERSE The CHECK indicator's red flashing is indicated by " . " 13 Using the HOLD (Overdubbing) Function With the HOLD function, you can record up to 5. 2 seconds of your performance, and then have that content played back repeatedly. You can also layer this as you perform something else, then record these together (overdub). You can keep the recorded content playing continuously as backing and produce other special effects. Select HOLD Set the MODE switch to HOLD (the CHECK indicator goes out). gins simultaneously (the CHECK indicator remains lit). * The maximum recording time is 5. 2 seconds. If the pedal switch is held down for more than 5. 2 seconds, the recording stops automatically, and the recorded content is then played back. * An oscillating sound may be audible with extremely short recording times. 4. Overdubbing When layering recordings, repeat Steps 2 and 3. Adjust the volume Adjust the volume of the playback sound with the E. LEVEL knob. Finish playback Press the pedal switch to stop the playback (the CHECK indicator goes out). * When playback is stopped, the recorded content is erased. * The recorded content is erased when the mode is switched, or when the power is turned off. 2. Begin recording Recording starts when you press the pedal switch. Hold down the pedal switch for the duration of the recording (the CHECK indicator flashes). 3. When recording is finished, playback starts Release the pedal switch to stop recording. [. . . ] Pedal Switch, E. LEVEL knob, F. BACK knob, D. TIME knob, MODE Switch Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK Indicator (Used for indication of TEMPO, HOLD, and WARP, and to check battery) Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INPUT-A (MONO) jack, INPUT-B jack, OUTPUT-A (MONO) jack, OUTPUT-B jack, AC adaptor jack (DC 9 V) Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DC 9 V: Dry battery (9 V type) S-006P/9 V (6F22/9 V) Dry battery (9 V type) 6AM6/9 V (alkaline) AC Adaptor 25 Specifications Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]