Boss DC-2W User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

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

5 This is a WAZA CRAFT series eect pedal crafted with a high-quality analog original circuit design.

5 The “Dimension” eect add unique natural spaciousness and rich depth to your sound.

5 This pedal also reproduces the sound of “SDD-320 Dimension D” used by countless recording studios, providing a more sparkling sound.

Panel Descriptions

English

DC IN jack

In addition to 9-volt battery operation, this unit can also operate on a 9-volt AC adaptor (BOSS PSA series;
sold separately).

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

of the correct voltage.

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

power supply is drawn from the AC adaptor.

AC Adaptor

(PSA series; sold separately)

MODE SELECTOR [1]–[4] buttons

Select the sound. Higher numbers produce a deeper eect.
By pressing two buttons simultaneously you can combine the eects.

OUTPUT A (MONO) jack

Outputs the eect sound in mono.

Guitar Amplier

OUTPUT B jack

Use this jack for stereo output.
By using this in conjunction with the
OUTPUT A (MONO) jack you can obtain
spacious sound.

Thumbscrew

When this screw is loosened, the

Guitar Amplier

Pedal switch

This switch turns the eect on/o.

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/OFF, and also doubles as the battery check
indicator. The indicator lights when the eect is ON.

* The brightness of the CHECK indicator (LED) will dim as the battery lowers. Replace

the battery when the LED is dim or does not light. For instructions, 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.

S/SDD-320 switch

Switches the sound variation.

S (Standard)

SDD-320

Electric Guitar

Electronic Musical Instrument
(e.g., keyboards)

Reproduces the sound of the original DC-2.

Reproduces a sparkling sound of the SDD-320.

INPUT jack

Connect the output of your
electric guitar, electronic
musical instrument, or eect
unit to this jack.

* The INPUT A (MONO) jack

doubles as the power
switch. Power to the unit
is turned on when you
plug into the INPUT A
(MONO) 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 A
(MONO) jack when not
using the eects unit.

OUTPUT Jacks

Mono output

Eect sound

Stereo output

Eect sound (R)Eect sound (L)

MEMO

The audio output of this unit does not support mono mix
(stereo input / mono output).
To obtain the optimal Dimension eect, we recommend
that you use the unit with stereo output.

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.

* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the

volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might
hear some sound when switching the unit on/o. However,
this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Use of Battery

* The life of the included battery may be limited as its primary

purpose was for testing during assembly.

* 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.

* If operating this unit on battery, please use alkaline battery.

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, hold down the pedal while tightening the
thumbscrew into the guide bush hole.

Pedal

Spring Base

Coil Spring

Guide Bush
Hole

Battery Housing

Specications

BOSS DC-2W: Dimension C

Nominal Input Level -20 dBu

Input Impedance 2.2 MΩ

Nominal Output Level -20 dBu

Output Impedance 1 kΩ

Recommended Load
Impedance

Power Supply

Current Draw

Dimensions

Weight

(including battery)

Accessories

Option

(sold separately)

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

10 kΩ or greater

DC 9 V: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61), AC
adaptor (sold separately)

65 mA

* Expec ted battery life under continuous

use:
Alkaline battery: Approx. 6 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

450 g

1 lb

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

AC adaptor (PSA series)

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* 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.

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States and/or other countries.

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