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RV-5_e.book 1 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分
Owner’s Manual
AC DC
AC & BATTERY
POWERED
FET
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RV-5_e.book 2 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS RV-5 Digital Reverb. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (separate sheet). These sections provide important information con- cerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature pro- vided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entiret
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RV-5_e.book 3 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Features ● This high-quality, multifunction digital reverb gives you the quality of a studio effect, but condensed into a compact pedal. ● Models the sound of the spring reverb from Accutronics, a name synonymous with spring reverb. The emulation on modeling is so realistic that even the sound of the oscillations re- sulting from the mutual interference between dual springs is reproduced. ● Comes with a completely new “modulate” feature fo
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RV-5_e.book 4 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Panel Description fig.01 1. AC Adaptor Jack 1 2 Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (op- tionally available BOSS PSA-Series). By us- ing an AC Adaptor, you can play without being concerned about how much battery power you have left. * As soon as you connect the AC adaptor, the unit is turned on. 3 4 * If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, normal operation will continue should the line voltage be interrupted (pow
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RV-5_e.book 5 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Panel Description 2. CHECK Indicator 4. INPUT-A (MONO) Jack This indicator shows whether an effect is INPUT-B Jack ON/OFF, and also doubles as the Battery These jacks accept input signals (coming Check indicator. The indicator lights when from a guitar, some other musical instru- an effect is ON. ment, or another effects unit). * If this indicator goes dim or no longer lights * The unit’s functions differ according to how it is while an e
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RV-5_e.book 6 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Panel Description fig.02 5. Pedal Switch 7 8 9 10 Used for switching effects on/off, and for in- putting the tempo. 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. 12). 7. E.LEVEL (effect level) Knob This adjusts the volume of the effect sound. Turn the knob to the right (clockwise) to in- crease the effect soun
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RV-5_e.book 7 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Panel Description PLATE: 8. TONE Knob This simulates the sound of a plate echo (a This adjusts the tone of the reverb sound. type of reverb that uses the vibrations of a The more you turn the knob to the right metal plate). It provides a metallic-sounding (clockwise) of center (standard), the brighter reverberation with an extended high end. the sound becomes; turn the knob to the left of center to create a sound with greater
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RV-5_e.book 8 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Connections fig.03 AC adaptor BOSS PSA-series (option) Keyboard OUT DC 9V/200mA Electric Guitar Guitar Amplifier * Be sure to lower the output level of any device being connected. 8
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RV-5_e.book 9 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Connections * When running the unit on battery power, inserting a plug into the INPUT-A (MONO) or INPUT-B Jack will automatically switch the unit on. * The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, 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
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RV-5_e.book 10 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Operating the Unit fig.05 1. When you have made the necessary con- nections (p. 8), depress the pedal switch to turn the effect on. (the CHECK indica- tor turns red.) * The unit’s functions differ according to how it is connected. Refer to “Outputting Only the Effect” (p. 11). 2. Select the mode with the MODE switch. 3. Adjust the reverb time with the TIME 5 4 3 2 knob. 4. Adjust the tone of the reverb sound with the TONE knob. 5. Adj
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RV-5_e.book 11 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Outputting Only the Effect By plugging into INPUT-B, you can have only the effect sound be output (the direct sound is not output). * When the effect is off, the output from OUTPUT-A and OUTPUT-B is muted. Mixer Guitar Amplifier * Make sure the input/output levels of devices being connected are matched appropriately. * When using a guitar amp to send/return the direct sound as well, connect to INPUT-A (MONO). 11 SEND RETURN SEND RETURN
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RV-5_e.book 12 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Changing the Battery When the indicator goes dim or no longer 1. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of the pedal, then lift the pedal upwards to lights while an effect is on, it means that the open the unit. battery is nearly dead and must be replaced. * The thumbscrew can be left in the pedal while Replace the battery following the steps below. changing the battery. * The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power
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RV-5_e.book 13 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Troubleshooting Power won’t come on / CHECK indicator doesn’t light: ● Is the specified adaptor (PSA-series; ● Is the guitar connected properly to the sold separately) properly connected? INPUT-A (MONO) or INPUT-B jack? Check the connection once more (p. 8). Check the connection once more (p. 8). * Never use any AC adapter other than one * To prevent useless depletion of the battery when specified for use with the RV-5. the unit is runni
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RV-5_e.book 14 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Troubleshooting No sound / Low volume: Sound is distorted: ● Is the RV-5 properly connected to your ● Is the battery low? instrument? As the battery is drained, the CHECK in- Check the connection once more (p. 8). dicator dims, and the RV-5 may start to function incorrectly. Replace with a new ● Is the volume turned down on any guitar battery (p. 12). amp or effects device you have connect- ed? ● Could the level of the sound bein
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RV-5_e.book 15 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Setting Samples Spring Reverb Concert Hall You can derive more of the spring reverb’s char- acteristic ambience by muting the lower strings. Bright Reverb Deep Reverb 15
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RV-5_e.book 16 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Setting Samples Room Fat Sound Effective when TIME is matched with the phrase’s tempo. This yields an even fatter sound when used in combination with distortion effects. Garage Sound Chorus Effect Adds a sense of greater breadth and depth to ar- peggios played with a clean sound. 16
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RV-5_e.book 17 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Specifications RV-5: Digital Reverb Nominal Input Level ...................... -20 dBu Input Impedance............................. 1 MΩ Nominal Output Level ................... -20 dBu Output Impedance.......................... 1 kΩ Recommended Load Impedance..... 10 kΩ or greater Residual Noise................................. -93 dBu (IHF-A, Typ.): All knobs at center position Controls ............................................ Pedal Switc
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RV-5_e.book 18 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 Specifications Current Draw .................................. 50 mA (DC 9 V) * Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 2 hours, Alkaline: 6 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Dimensions ...................................... 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches Weight. ............................................. 440 g / 1 lb (including Battery) Accessories.....
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RV-5_e.book 19 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener
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RV-5_e.book 20 ページ ２００２年７月２３日 火曜日 午後５時３２分 G6017360
