User manual ROLAND DD-7

[. . . ] Owner's Manual AC DC AC & BATTERY POWERED FET Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DD-7 Digital Delay. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (supplied on a 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. [. . . ] Switch to TEMPO mode Hold down the pedal switch for at least two seconds (the CHECK indicator lights green). * The tempo may become confused momentarily when you go from Step 3 to Step 4. * Turning the D. TIME knob resets the delay time to that indicated by the knob's position. 12 Using the Tempo Delay Setting the Tempo Using an External Footswitch Connecting an optional footswitch (FS-5U) to the TEMPO/EXP jack lets you set the tempo delay by inputting the tempo. * You can input the tempo with the external pedal regardless of whether the effect is on or off. 2. Select the mode Use the MODE knob to select the mode to be used. * Inputting the tempo is not possible in HOLD mode. 1. Connect the FS-5U to the TEMPO/EXP jack * Use a connecting cord with a 1/4" phone plug. * On the FS-5U, move the polarity switch toward the jack. 3. Start inputting the tempo Press the pedal switch in time with the song's tempo (Effect off: CHECK indicator flashes red; effect on: CHECK indicator flashes red and green). * The timing with which you press the pedal is converted to quarter-note beats. * Tempo input using the built-in pedal is not possible. * Turning the D. TIME knob resets the delay time to that indicated by the knob's position. * The FS-5L cannot be used. 13 Using the Tempo Delay The delay sound produced is as shown in the figure. * The CHECK indicator flashes red in time with the interval with which you press the pedal. Rhythm Used in Pressing the Pedal MODE: 3200 ms MODE: 800 ms MODE: 200 ms MODE: 50 ms MODE: MODULATE ANALOG REVERSE * When the mode is MODULATE, ANALOG, or REVERSE, the effect at the position of the MODE knob is applied to the delay sound. 14 Using the HOLD (Overdubbing) Function With the HOLD function, you can record up to 40 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. HOLD 20-800 ms MOUDULATE 40-1600 ms ANALOG 40-1600 ms 20-800 ms REVERSE 300-3200 ms 600-6400 ms Stereo Keyboard B A Guitar Amplifier DD-7 B A *1 In HOLD mode, the maximum recording time is 20 seconds for stereo input or 40 seconds for monaural input. This produces stereo delay with A/B input and A/B output. Effector Guitar (chorus, flanger etc. ) * You can select any of three types of stereo delay modes. For more information, refer to "Setting the Mode for Stereo Delay"(p. 19). 17 Setting the Output Method Effect This produces effect output with B input and A output. B A DD-7 RETURN SEND INPUT Guitar Amplifier Guitar * The direct sound is not output from A, regardless of whether the effect is on or off. * Be sure to lower the output level of any device being connected. 18 Setting the Mode for Stereo Delay When using the DD-7 as a stereo delay, you can choose among three different operation modes. Each mode provides a different type of stereo delay effect. * For detailed information on how to make the connections for stereo delay, refer to "Stereo"(p. Make the connection to the INPUT-A (MONO) jack and leave nothing connected to the INPUT-B jack 2. Hold down the built-in pedal and insert the plug to INPUT-B jack The setting mode for stereo delay is enabled, and the CHECK indicator lights in orange. 3. Select the stereo delay effect Use the MODE knob to select the mode for stereo delay. 3200ms: This is a completely independent delay for A and B. 200ms: This is a stereo delay that imparts spatial broadness to reverberant sound. Save the settings Press the built-in pedal switch to make the CHECK indicator rapidly flash in orange and save the settings. After the settings have been saved, the unit returns to normal operation. * Never switch off the power while the CHECK indicator is flashing rapidly. [. . . ] 40 seconds (in HOLD mode) Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedal switch, E. LEVEL knob, F. BACK knob, D. TIME knob, MODE knob Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK indicator (Used for indication of TEMPO, HOLD, and to check battery) Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INPUT-A (MONO) jack, INPUT-B jack, OUTPUT-A (MONO) jack, OUTPUT-B jack, TEMPO/EXP jack, AC adaptor jack (DC 9 V) Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]