Boss KATANA-100/212 Mk II, KATANA-50 Mk II User's Guide
Owner’s Manual
KATANA-50 Mk II
KTN-50 2
50 W output, 30 cm (12 inch) speaker
KATANA-100 Mk II
KTN-100 2
100 W output, 30 cm (12 inch) speaker
Guitar Amplier
KATANA-50 Mk II
KATANA-100 Mk II
KATANA-100/212 Mk II
KATANA-HEAD Mk II
This owner’s manual applies to the KATANA-50 Mk II. KATANA-100 Mk II,
KATANA-100/212 Mk II, and KATANA-HEAD Mk II.
100, 10 0/212, H EAD onl y, 100/212, HEAD only
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KATANA-100/212 Mk II
100 W output, 30 cm (12 inch) speaker x 2
KTN-212 2
KATANA-HEAD Mk II
100 W output, 12 cm (5 inch) speaker
KTN-HEAD 2
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Before using this unit, carefully read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (inside front cover), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 3). After reading,
keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2019 Roland Corporation
WARNING
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
WARNING
Make sure that the power cord is grounded
Connect mains plug of this model to a
mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
To completely turn o power to the unit, pull out
the plug from the outlet
Even with the power switch turned o, this
unit is not completely separated from its
main source of power. When the power
needs to be completely turned o, turn
o the power switch on the unit, then
pull out the plug from the outlet. For this reason, the
outlet into which you choose to connect the power
cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and
readily accessible.
Secure a sucient amount of space at the setup
location
Since this unit normally emits a slight
amount of heat, make sure to secure
sucient space around it, as shown below.
Front Side
20 cm (8 in.)
or greater
30 cm (12 in.)
or greater
5 cm (2 in.)
or greater
20 cm (8 in.)
or greater
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself
Do not carry out anything unless you are
instructed to do so in the owner’s manual.
Otherwise, you risk causing malfunction.
Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Be sure to contact your dealer, a Roland
service center, or an ocial Roland dealer.
For a list of Roland service centers and
ocial Roland dealers, refer to the Roland
website.
15 cm (6 in.)
or greater
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must
not be done is indicated by the design contained within
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that
the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
WARNING
Do not use or store in the following types of
locations
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near
a heating duct, on top of heat-generating
equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
oors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness; or are
• Placed in a poorly ventilated location.
Do not place in an unstable location
Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of
the unit toppling over or dropping down.
Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct
voltage
The unit should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described as
marked on the rear side of unit.
Use only the supplied power cord
Use only the attached power cord. Also,
the supplied power cord must not be used
with any other device.
Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects
on it
Otherwise, re or electric shock may result.
Avoid extended use at high volume
Use of the unit at high volume for
extended periods of time may cause
hearing loss. If you ever experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you
should immediately stop using the unit
and consult a specialized physician.
Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter
unit; never place containers with liquid on unit
Do not place containers containing liquid
(e.g., ower vases) on this product. Never
allow foreign objects (e.g., ammable
objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water
or juice) to enter this product. Doing so
may cause short circuits, faulty operation,
or other malfunctions.
Turn o the unit if an abnormality or malfunction
occurs
In the following cases, immediately turn
o the power, remove the power cord
from the outlet, and contact your dealer, a
Roland service center, or an ocial Roland
dealer for service.
• The power cord has been damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto
the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has
become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.
For a list of Roland service centers and ocial Roland
dealers, refer to the Roland website.
Be cautious to protect children from injury
Always make sure that an adult is on hand
to provide supervision and guidance when
using the unit in places where children
are present, or when a child will be using
the unit.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Otherwise, you risk causing damage or
malfunction.
Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable
number of other devices
Otherwise, you risk overheating or re.
Do not use overseas
Before using the unit in overseas, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland
service center, or an authorized Roland
distributor.
For a list of Roland service centers and ocial Roland
dealers, refer to the Roland website.
Don’t block ventilation openings
Don’t allow the unit’s ventilation openings
to be blocked by a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtains, or similar objects.
Don’t place burning objects on the unit
Don’t place any burning object
(such as a candle) on the unit.
Be aware of weather conditions
Use the apparatus in moderate climates.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
CAUTION
When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it by the
plug
To prevent conductor damage, always
grasp the power cord by its plug when
disconnecting it.
Periodically clean the power plug
An accumulation of dust or foreign objects
between the power plug and the power
outlet can lead to re or electric shock.
At regular intervals, be sure to pull out
the power plug, and using a dry cloth,
wipe away any dust or foreign objects that may have
accumulated.
Disconnect the power plug whenever the unit will
not be used for an extended period of time
Fire may result in the unlikely event that a
breakdown occurs.
CAUTION
Route all power cords and cables in such a way as
to prevent them from getting entangled
Injury could result if someone were to
trip on a cable and cause the unit to fall
or topple.
Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy
objects on it
Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of
the unit toppling over or dropping down.
Never connect/disconnect a power plug if your
hands are wet
Otherwise, you could receive an electric
shock.
Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the unit
Before moving the unit, disconnect the
power plug from the outlet, and pull out all
cords from external devices.
CAUTION
Before cleaning the unit, disconnect the power
plug from the outlet
If the power plug is not removed from the
outlet, you risk receiving an electric shock.
Whenever there is a threat of lightning, disconnect
the power plug from the outlet
If the power plug is not removed from the
outlet, you risk causing malfunction or
receiving an electric shock.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled
by an inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator,
washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner).
Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance
is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to
malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not
practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect
a power supply noise lter between this unit and the
electrical outlet.
Placement
• Using the unit near power ampliers (or other
equipment containing large power transformers) may
induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the
orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the
source of interference.
• This unit may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this unit in the vicinity of such
receivers.
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity
of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving
or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you
experience such problems, you should relocate such
wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from
this unit, or switch them o.
• When moved from one location to another where the
temperature and/or humidity is very dierent, water
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit.
Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use
the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the
unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until
the condensation has completely evaporated.
• Depending on the material and temperature of the
surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may
discolor or mar the surface.
• Do not place containers or anything else containing
liquid on top of this unit. Also, whenever any liquid
has been spilled on the surface of this unit, be sure to
promptly wipe it away using a soft, dry cloth.
Maintenance
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Repairs and Data
• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make
a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer
to write down the needed information. Although we will
do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit
when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when
the memory section is physically damaged, restoration
of the stored content may be impossible. Roland
assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any
stored content that has been lost.
Additional Precautions
• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result
of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect
yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make
a habit of creating regular backups of the data you’ve
stored in the unit.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of
any stored content that has been lost.
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using
its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to
malfunctions.
• When disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid
causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal
elements.
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
normal operation.
• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels.
• Use only the specied expression pedal. By connecting
any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in
resistor.
Intellectual Property Right
• Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media
Technologies GmbH.
• This product contains eParts integrated software
platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of eSOL
Co., Ltd. in Japan.
• Company names and product names appearing in this
document are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective owners.
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Panel Descriptions
Top Panel
* The illustration shows the KATANA-HEAD Mk II. KATANA-50 Mk II does not have a PRESENCE knob, [CAB RESONANCE] switch, nor does it have TONE SETTING buttons CH3 and
CH4.
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1 INPUT jack
Connect your electric guitar here.
2 AMPLIFIER
[AMP TYPE] knob
Selects the amp type. All provided amp types are original.
Type Explanation
BROWN
LEAD
CRUNCH
CLEAN
ACOUSTIC
[VARIATION] button
Switches the AMP TYPE variation.
[GAIN] knob
Adjusts the gain (amount of distortion).
A lead sound with an edge inherited from the BOSS WAZA
brown sound.
Dierent gain settings allow this sound to cover a wide
range from crunch to high-gain.
A fat crunch sound that faithfully responds to the nuances
of your picking.
A clean and natural sound. In conjunction with BOOSTER,
it can be used for solo or lead.
A dedicated acoustic guitar amp that supports connection
of an acoustic guitar.
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4 EFFECTS
Here you can make settings for the built-in eects. For details on
the eect types and settings for each knob, refer to “Using the
Eects” (p. 9).
[BOOSTER] button/knob
Controls distortion-type eects.
[MOD] button/knob
Controls modulation eects.
[FX] button/knob
Controls eects such as wah, tremolo, and octave.
[DELAY] button/knob
Controls delay eect.
[TAP] button
Sets the delay time. When you press this button two or more times,
the delay time is set to the interval between presses.
[REVERB] button/knob
Controls the reverb.
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the volume.
3 EQUALIZER
[BASS] knob
Adjusts the sound level of the low-frequency range.
[MIDDLE] knob
Adjusts the sound level of middle-frequency range.
[TREBLE] knob
Adjusts the sound level of the high-frequency range.
5 [PRESENCE] knob
Adds lustrous outline to the mid- and high-frequency range. This is
eective when you want to improve the denition of the sound.
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6 [MASTER] knob
Adjusts the overall volume.
7 [POWER CONTROL] switch
Lets you switch the output level of the power amp according to
your location or needs. By selecting “STANDBY” you can mute the
sound while leaving the unit powered-on. This lets you mute the
amp without changing the volume or other settings when you
leave the stage, such as between sets of your live performance.
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