Boss OC-5 Owner’s Manual

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Panel Descriptions

Owner’s Manual

English

Before using this unit, carefully read “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.

DC IN jack

In addition to 9-volt battery operation, this unit can also operate on an 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)

+1OCT LEVEL knob

This knob adjusts the volume of the sound that is one octave above the direct sound.

DIRECT LEVEL knob

This knob adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

VINTAGE/POLY switch

This switch selects the character of the sound.

Vintage sound that simulates the OC-2.

VINTAGE

Play (input) single notes.

Polyphonic mode that supports chordal

POLY

input.

OUTPUT jack, DIRECT OUT jack

Use this jack to connect to the input of your guitar amplier or the input of additional eect unit.

* Output may vary according to the connections.

Guitar Amp

Connection method

Connect only to the OUTPUT jack

Connect to the OUTPUT jack and the DIRECT OUT jack

Sound that is output

The direct sound and octave sound are mixed and output.

The octave sound is output from the OUTPUT jack, and the direct sound is output from the DIRECT OUT jack.

When the eect is o, the sound is output only from the DIRECT OUT

Pedal switch

This switch turns the eects ON/OFF.

jack.

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

The indicator lights when an 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 on or o.

-1OCT LEVEL knob

This knob adjusts the volume of the sound that is one octave below the direct sound.

GUITAR/BASS switch

This switch selects settings that are suitable for a guitar or a bass.

-2OCT/RANGE knob

The operation depends on the setting of the VINTAGE/POLY switch.

Switch Explanation

Operates as the -2OCT LEVEL knob. This knob

VINTAGE

adjusts the volume of the sound that is two octaves below the direct sound.

Operates as the RANGE knob. Adjusts the bandwidth of the -1OCT eect.

As you turn this knob toward the right, the eect applies to a wider range of frequencies

POLY

from low to high. As you turn this knob toward the left, the eect is limited to the low-frequency range. If this knob is turned all the way to the left, the eect applies only to the lowest note of the chord.

INPUT jack

This jack accepts input signals coming from a guitar (or bass).

* The INPUT jack also serves as the power switch. Power is

turned on whenever a plug is inserted into the INPUT jack,

Guitar

Bass

and is turned o when the plug is disconnected. When not using the unit, you should disconnect any cord connected to the INPUT jack.

* If you’re using this unit together with other eect units,

connect this unit rst in the chain (directly after the guitar). If guitar sound processed by an eect is input to this unit, it might not work correctly.

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:

When powering down:

• 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.

Turn on the power to your guitar amp last.

Turn o the power to your guitar amp rst.

Use of Battery

• If operating this unit on battery, please use alkaline battery.

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

purpose was for testing during assembly.

• 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.

• 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).

Additional Precautions

Changing the Battery

1. Hold down the pedal and loosen the thumbscrew, then open the pedal upward.

Thumbscrew

Battery snap cord

Battery snap

Battery

* The pedal can be opened without detaching the

thumbscrew completely.

2. Remove the old battery from the battery housing, and remove the snap cord connected to it.

3. Connect the battery snap 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.

Pedal

Spring base

Coil spring

Guide bush hole

Battery housing

Main Specications

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

(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.

• Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

10 kΩ or greater

Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)

AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

55 mA

* Expected battery life under continuous

use: Alkaline battery: Approx. 7 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

440 g

1 lb

Owner’s Manual, Leaet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,“ “IMPORTANT NOTES,“ and “Information“), Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)

AC adaptor (PSA-series)

• When disposing of the packing carton or cushioning material in which this unit was packed, you must observe the waste disposal regulations that apply to your locality.

• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.

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

SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

Model Name :

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Telephone :

OC-5 Guitar Eects Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700

For the USA