Boss KATANA-100/212 Mk II, KATANA-50 Mk II User's Guide

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

KATANA-100/212 Mk II

KTN-212 2

100 W output, 30 cm (12 inch) speaker x 2

KATANA-HEAD Mk II

KTN-HEAD 2

100 W output, 12 cm (5 inch) speaker

Owner’s Manual

Guitar Amplifier

KATANA-50MkII

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.

A 100, 100/212, HEAD only , 100/212, HEAD only , or HEAD only icon will be

used to mark explanations that pertain only to a specific model.

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

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices				About the Symbols

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.

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.

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 off power to the unit, pull out the plug from the outlet

Even with the power switch turned off, this unit is not completely separated from its main source of power. When the power needs to be completely turned off, turn off 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 sufficient amount of space at the setup location

Since this unit normally emits a slight amount of heat, make sure to secure sufficient space around it, as shown below.

Front					Side
30 cm (12 in.)		5 cm (2 in.)			15 cm (6 in.)
or greater		or greater			or greater

20 cm (8 in.)	20 cm (8 in.)
or greater	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.

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

floors); 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, fire or electric shock may result.

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself		Avoid extended use at high volume
Be sure to contact your dealer, a Roland		Use of the unit at high volume for
		extended periods of time may cause
service center, or an official Roland dealer.
		hearing loss. If you ever experience any
For a list of Roland service centers and
		hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you
official Roland dealers, refer to the Roland
		should immediately stop using the unit
website.
		and consult a specialized physician.

WARNING

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., flower vases) on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable 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 off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs

In the following cases, immediately turn off the power, remove the power cord from the outlet, and contact your dealer, a Roland service center, or an official 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 official 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 fire.

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 official 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		CAUTION
When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it by the		Route all power cords and cables in such a way as
plug		to prevent them from getting entangled
To prevent conductor damage, always		Injury could result if someone were to
grasp the power cord by its plug when		trip on a cable and cause the unit to fall
disconnecting it.		or topple.

Periodically clean the power plug

An accumulation of dust or foreign objects between the power plug and the power outlet can lead to fire 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.

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 filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

Placement

•Using the unit near power amplifiers (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 off.

•When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, 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 specified 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	A lead sound with an edge inherited from the BOSS WAZA
		brown sound.
	LEAD	Different gain settings allow this sound to cover a wide
		range from crunch to high-gain.
	CRUNCH	A fat crunch sound that faithfully responds to the nuances
		of your picking.
	CLEAN	A clean and natural sound. In conjunction with BOOSTER,
		it can be used for solo or lead.
	ACOUSTIC	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 effects. For details on the effect types and settings for each knob, refer to “Using the Effects” (p. 9).

[BOOSTER] button/knob

Controls distortion-type effects.

[MOD] button/knob

Controls modulation effects.

[FX] button/knob

Controls effects such as wah, tremolo, and octave.

[DELAY] button/knob

Controls delay effect.

	[VARIATION] button	[TAP] button
		Sets the delay time. When you press this button two or more times,
	Switches the AMP TYPE variation.	the delay time is set to the interval between presses.

[GAIN] knob

Adjusts the gain (amount of distortion).

[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.

[REVERB] button/knob

Controls the reverb.

5 [PRESENCE]	100, 100/212, HEAD only

Adds lustrous outline to the midand high-frequency range. This is effective when you want to improve the definition of the sound.

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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