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ME-20_e.book 1 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS ME-20 Guitar Multiple Effects.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” .
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
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ME-20_e.book 2 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 The symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should the unit be used triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for improperly. general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions inten
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ME-20_e.book 3 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 011 104 • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable • Try to prevent cords and cables from material, coins, pins); or liquids of any becoming entangled. Also, all cords and kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate cables should be placed so they are out of the unit. the reach of children. ........................................................................................................ 106 • Never c
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ME-20_e.book 4 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: 355b • When moved from one location to another where Power Supply: the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form Use of Batteries inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result 301 if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. • Do
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ME-20_e.book 5 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 IMPORTANT NOTES 553 • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the Printing Conventions and unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when icons in This Manual using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. 556 Text or numerals Indicate buttons. • When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp enclosed in square [WRITE] WRITE button the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This brac
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ME-20_e.book 6 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Contents Main Features....................1 Saving and Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode) .............. 23 IMPORTANT NOTES ............4 Manual Mode and Memory Mode ..... 23 Switching Between Manual and Names of Things and What Memory Mode.............................. 23 They Do .............................7 Patches and Banks...................... 23 Front Panel.....................................7 Saving Tones (Write).............
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ME-20_e.book 7 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel fig.ME-20-front-panel.eps_70 1 3 6 10 12 14 2 7 8 11 13 4 5 9 15 16 1. Parameter Knobs These adjust parameters selected with the effect buttons and EZ EDIT button. You can check a parameter’s current value by holding down its effect select button and turning the knob (this displays the value without adjusting it). You can change how the knobs respond when turned. 1. Switch to Manual mode (p. 23). 2. Hol
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ME-20_e.book 8 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Names of Things and What They Do 1 3 6 10 12 14 2 7 8 11 13 4 5 9 15 16 2. Effect Select Indicators Show effects you can set using the parameter knobs. 3. Effect Select Buttons Press these buttons to select the effect whose settings you want to change. 4. EZ EDIT Indicator Shows whether EZ EDIT is on or off. 5. EZ EDIT Button Press this to use EZ EDIT (p. 22). 6. Display Shows the values of parameter settings , bank numbers, and other
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ME-20_e.book 9 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Names of Things and What They Do 9. / Buttons Use these to adjust parameters in the various operating modes. Manual mode: NS THRESHOLD Memory mode: Bank (NS THRESHOLD when editing patches) TUNER: Reference pitch 10. WAH Indicator Shows whether the wah effect is on or off. 11. OD/DS SOLO Indicator Shows whether the solo sound is on or off. 12. OD/DS SOLO Button Press this to switch to a sound suited for solos. Pressing this b
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ME-20_e.book 10 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Names of Things and What They Do Rear Panel ME-20-rear-panel.eps_70 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. SECURITY LOCK ( ) http://www.kensington.com/ 2. INPUT Jack Connect your guitar here. * The INPUT jack doubles as a power switch. Inserting a plug into the INPUT jack turns on the power; the power is switched off when the plug is disconnected. Be sure to unplug the cable from this jack when the ME-20 is not in use. 3. AUX IN Jack Connect a CD or
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ME-20_e.book 11 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Installing Batteries Insert the batteries as shown in figure, being careful to orient the batteries correctly. fig.replace-battery.eps_38 • When the batteries run down, “bt” appears in the display. When this occurs, install new batteries. • When turning the unit over, place some newspapers, magazines, or other suitable material under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, try to position the unit
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ME-20_e.book 12 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Connections fig.ME-20-connect-e.eps_70 AC adaptor (PSA series) CD/MP3 player Stereo Headphones Phones Jack Footswitch (FS-6, etc.) Guitar Guitar Amp * When using an AC adaptor, be sure to use only the specified type (PSA series). Using an adaptor other than the specified type may cause malfunction. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume and turn off the power to all devices before making any
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ME-20_e.book 13 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Connections Turn on power to the various devices in the order specified. Turning on devices in the wrong order may cause malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. Turning On the Power 1. Completely turn down the volume on all devices and connect the external devices. * Don’t insert the plug into the INPUT jack yet. 2. Insert the plug into the INPUT jack. * Inserting a plug into the INPUT jack switches on the pow
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ME-20_e.book 14 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Tuning the Guitar (Bypass/Tuner) The ME-20 features a built-in chromatic auto-tuner that allows you to tune your guitar easily without changing any of your connections. Additionally, in Tuner mode, the sound output is the same as the input sound, with no effects applied (bypass). You can use the expression pedal to turn down the volume, making it unnecessary for you to turn down your amp’s volume each time you tune. 12 7 1. Press the Nu
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ME-20_e.book 15 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Tuning the Guitar (Bypass/Tuner) fig.7seg-tuner3.eps (C) (C ) (D) (D ) (E) (F) (F ) (G) (G ) (A) (A ) (B) 4. First do a rough tuning so that the name of the note for the string appears in the display. (General Tuning) 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st B E A D G B E 5. Tune each string more accurately until both of the tuning guides are lit. * The larger the difference between the pitch of the string you’re playing and the correct
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ME-20_e.book 16 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Introduction to Effects and Parameters About the Effect Connection Sequence The optimal sequence for connecting effects is determined automatically based on the effect settings. OVERDRIVE / BLUES / DISTORTION / WAH TREMOLO EQ METAL / FUZZ / COMPRESSOR (MOD) (OD / DS) CHORUS / NOISE PHASER / DELAY / FOOT VOLUME SUPPRESSOR FLANGER / REVERB ROTARY (MOD) (DELAY) OD/DS SOLO The OD/DS effect sound is switched to a sound suited for solo performances. Tu
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ME-20_e.book 17 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Introduction to Effects and Parameters OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion) This effect uses distortion to add unique characteristics to a sound and allows you to sustain the sound. OD/DS Type List TYPE Descriptions 1: OVERDRIVE A sweet, mild distortion like that of a tube amp. 2: BLUES A unique type of overdrive that brings out the nuances of your picking. 3: DISTORTION Sharp distortion providing rich sustain. 4: METAL A powerful, spirited distortio
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ME-20_e.book 18 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Introduction to Effects and Parameters MOD (Modulation) This effect broadens and adds an undulation effect to the sound. MOD Type List TYPE Descriptions 1: CHORUS This effect adds a subtle wavering to the sound, transforming it into a beautiful sound with breadth and body. 2: PHASER This creates a sound with a shifting phase, adding a twisting “warp” effect to the sound. 3: FLANGER This effect adds a subtle type of motion that creates a
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ME-20_e.book 19 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Introduction to Effects and Parameters DELAY These are spatial effects that let you to do things like make the sound thicker or create special effects by adding delayed sound or reverb to the input sound. DELAY Type List TYPE Descriptions Delay sound with a delay time from 0 to 99 ms. 1: 0–99 ms DELAY Delay sound with a delay time from 100 to 700 ms. 2: 100–700 ms DELAY 3: REVERB An effect that adds reverberation to the sound. fig.FX
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ME-20_e.book 20 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 Introduction to Effects and Parameters EQ (Equalizer) This effect adjusts the tone quality. Turning the knob to the right (clockwise) boosts the volume in the corresponding frequency range; turning it counterclockwise cuts the volume. Placing all parameter knobs at the center produces a flat response. fig.FX-EQ.eps_50 fig.FX-EQ2.eps_90 Descriptions Adjusts the tone Adjusts the tone Adjusts the tone Adjusts the tone quality of the low- quality of
