Boss CE-2W Users Manual

Owner’s Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

Main Features

This is a “WAZA CRAFT series” eect unit featuring analog circuitry designed with attention to every detail in pursuit of the nest sound. Standard mode completely replicates the sound of the CE-2 chorus, known for its mild modulation. In addition, this unit provides a CE-1 mode (chorus, vibrato) which reproduces the sound of the world’s rst chorus unit, the CE-1.

Panel Descriptions

English

DC IN jack

Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (PSA series; sold separately). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play without being concerned about how much battery power you have left.

* Use only the specied AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately), and connect it to an AC outlet

of the correct voltage. Do not use any other AC adaptor, since this may cause malfunction.

* If the AC adaptor is connected while a battery is installed, the

power supply is drawn from the AC adaptor.

* We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even

though you’ll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That way, you’ll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the AC adaptor gets accidentally disconnected from the unit.

AC Adaptor

(PSA series; sold separately)

RATE knob

Adjusts the rate of the chorus.

OUTPUT A (MONO) jack

The direct sound and chorus sound are mixed and output from this jack. If you use the OUTPUT B jack for stereo output, this jack outputs only the chorus sound.

Guitar Amplier

OUTPUT B jack

Use this jack for stereo output. The stereo output produced by this output in conjunction with the chorus sound from the OUTPUT A (MONO) jack provides a spacious chorus eect. Only the direct sound is output from the OUTPUT B jack.

Pedal switch

This switch turns the eect on/o.

Guitar Amplier

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.”

CHECK indicator

This indicator shows whether the eect is on or o, and also doubles as the battery check indicator. The indicator lights when the eect is on.

* If you’re powering the unit with a battery and the CHECK indicator goes dim— or

doesn’t light at all—when you try to turn the eect on, the battery is near depletion and should be replaced. For instructions on changing the battery, refer to “Changing the Battery.”

* The CHECK indicator shows whether the eect is being applied or not. It does not

indicate whether the power to the device is on or not.

DEPTH knob

Adjusts the depth of the chorus.

Standard/CE-1 mode switch

Switches the mode.

Standard

CE-1 Chorus

CE-1 Vibrato

Electric Guitar

The sound of the CE-2. This is a chorus sound notable for its clarity; it will not impair the crispness of your guitar sound.

The chorus sound of the CE-1. While providing an easily recognizable chorus eect with deeper modulation, this chorus is distinctively mild.

The vibrato sound of the CE-1. This is a unique chorus with strongly varying modulation.

INPUT jack

This jack accepts signals coming from a guitar or other musical instrument, or another eects unit.

* The INPUT jack doubles as the power switch. Power

to the unit is turned on when you plug into the INPUT jack; the power is turned o when the cable is unplugged. To prevent unnecessary battery consumption, be sure to disconnect the plug from the INPUT jack when not using the eects unit.

OUTPUT jacks

Mono output

Chorus sound + Direct sound

Stereo output

Direct soundChorus sound

Precautions When Connecting

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn

down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.

* Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow

the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.

When powering up: Turn on the power to your guitar amp

last.

When powering down: Turn o the power to your guitar amp

rst.

Use of Battery

* A battery was installed in the unit before it left the factory. The

life of this battery may be limited, however, since its primary purpose was to enable testing.

* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and uid

leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet).

* When operating on battery power only, the unit’s indicator will

become dim when battery power gets too low. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

* Batteries should always be installed or replaced before

connecting any other devices. This way, you can prevent malfunction and damage.

Changing the Battery

1. Hold down the

Thumbscrew

pedal and loosen the thumbscrew, then open the pedal upward.

* The pedal can be

opened without detaching the thumbscrew completely.

Battery Snap Cord

Battery Snap

9 V Battery

2. Remove the old battery from the battery housing, and

remove the snap cord connected to it.

3. Connect the snap cord to the new battery, and place the battery inside the battery housing.

* Be sure to carefully observe the battery’s polarity (+ versus -).

4. Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on the back of

the pedal, and then close the pedal.

* Carefully avoid getting the snap cord caught in the pedal, coil

spring, and battery housing.

5. Finally, insert the thumbscrew into the guide bush hole and fasten it securely.

Pedal

Spring Base

Coil Spring

Guide Bush Hole

Battery Housing

Specications

BOSS CE-2W: Chorus

Nominal Input Level -20 dBu

Input Impedance 1 MΩ

Nominal Output Level -20 dBu

Output Impedance 1 kΩ

Recommended Load Impedance

Power Supply

Current Draw

Dimensions

Weight 450 g/1 lb (including battery)

Accessories

Option (sold separately)

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

* This document explains the specications of the product at the

time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

10 kΩ or greater

DC 9 V: Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)/ Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61), AC Adaptor (sold separately)

25 mA

* Expected battery life under continuous

use: Carbon: Approx. 18 hours Alkaline: Approx. 32 hours These gures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm

2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches

Owner’s Manual, Leaet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”), Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)

AC adaptor (PSA series)