Boss Pocket GT Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT

SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “Read Me

Owner’s First”). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

AUX IN jack	INPUT jack
Connect your audio player via	Connect your guitar.
a stereo mini-plug.
Make adjustments on your
audio player to set the	1
volume that is output from
the audio player’s	Set the [MASTER] knob
OUTPUT jack or PHONES
	to the minimum, and
jack.		2
	connect your guitar
	and audio device	Turn on the power

CENTER CANCEL AUX IN

MASTER

PHONES/

INPUT

POWER

ON OFF

REC OUT

CHARGE

USB

OFF

ON

Left side of the Pocket GT

PHONES/REC OUT jack

Connect your headphones.

MEMO

Connect a device equipped with a stereo jack (3-conductor plug).

Right side of the Pocket GT

3

Connect your device to the PHONES/REC OUT jack

USB port

Connect your computer or a commercially available USB AC adaptor.

*Connect the device using the included USB cable.

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	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>OFF	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>CANCEL
		<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>IN AUX
		<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>MASTER
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>PHONES/ OUT REC

1

2

3

4

5	Pocket GT		6
	MEMORY			15
			VALUE
7		8	9	16
	GAIN	LEVEL	REVERB	17
	OD/DS	MOD	DELAY
	SELECT		TUNER/EXIT
10		11	12	18
		13

14 13 [x] button, [r] button, [y] button

		<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>ON		These buttons can remotely control a Bluetooth-
				connected device.
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>POWER
		<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>OFF	14	Strap holder
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>USB
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>CHARGE			A commercially available strap can be passed
				through this holder.
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>INPUT			15	[POWER] switch
				Turns the power of this unit on/off.
			*	You can recharge the unit regardless of whether the
				[POWER] switch is OFF or ON. (You can also use the unit
				while it is being charged.)
			16	USB port

1[CENTER CANCEL] switch

When you turn this ON, the sound from the device connected to the AUX IN jack, the device wirelessly connected via Bluetooth, or the device connected to the USB port is made suitable for karaoke use.

*Depending on the sound, the instruments or vocals that are not in the center might not be canceled completely.

2AUX IN jack

Connect your audio player, etc.

3[MASTER] dial

Adjusts the volume of the PHONES/REC OUT jack.

4PHONES/REC OUT jack

Connect your headphones, earphones, or recording device.

*Connect a device equipped with a stereo jack (3-conductor plug).

5Display

Shows the user memory number or parameter value, dot in the lower right of the display indicates

connection status.

8.8..Dot

	Dot indication	Explanation
	Lit	Connected	* When using the
	Slow blinking	Reconnecting
			tuner, this is always
	Rapid blinking	Pairing	unlit regardless
			of the Bluetooth
		Not
	Unlit (*)		connection status.
		connected

6[VALUE] knob

Selects or stores a user memory. Turn while pressing to increment or decrement user memories in steps of ten.

7[GAIN (OD/DS)] knob

Adjusts the preamp gain and the amount of drive for overdrive/distortion.

8[LEVEL (MOD)] knob

Adjusts the preamp volume and the modulation effect.

9[REVERB (DELAY)] knob

Adjusts the reverb and delay effects.

10[SELECT] button

Switches the function of the knobs (the parameters to be controlled).

11[Bluetooth] button

Press this to use the Bluetooth function.

12[TUNER/EXIT] button

Connect a computer or a commercially available USB AC adaptor here to supply power to this unit (charge the unit). If this is connected to a computer, audio data can be transferred.

*To charge the unit, use the USB port of a computer or a commercially available USB power supply adaptor (5 V, 500 mA or higher).

*Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit data.

*This product is equipped with a lithium-ion battery. Even if you do not use this product for an extended period of time, you should charge it once every three months to prevent the internal lithium-ion battery from degrading.

Ambient temperature range during charging: 5–35°C (41–95 °F)

However, in order to take full advantage of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery’s performance, we recommend that you charge it in a temperature range of 10–30°C (50–86 °F).

*You must install the USB driver before connecting to a computer. Install this special driver before making a USB connection.

http://www.boss.info/support/

For further details, refer to the Readme.htm file that comes with the download.

17CHARGE indicator

Indicates the state of power supplied to this unit.

	Indicator	Explanation
	color

	Lit orange	Power	Charging.
	Lit green		Charging is completed.
		is being
			A charging error occurred.
	Blinking	supplied
		to the USB	Contact your dealer or a
	orange
		port.	Roland customer service
	and green
			center.
		Power is	The battery is nearly
			exhausted. Please
	Lit red	not being
			recharge.
		supplied	* This unit will turn off
		to the USB
			within 30 minutes.
		port.
	Unlit

18INPUT jack

Connect your guitar.

Performing

Selecting a User Memory

Effect settings are stored as “user memories”; you can recall a user memory at any time.

1. Turn the [VALUE] knob.

Press to use the tuner function or to cancel saving to	User memories are recalled. The display shows the
user memory.	current user memory number (01–99).

Using the Knobs to Adjust the Sound

You can use the three knobs to adjust the character of the sound.

1. Press the [SELECT] button.

Make the upper indicator light. Now you can use the knobs to adjust the preamp gain, preamp volume, and reverb.

2. Turn each knob.

Adjust the character of the sound. The display indicates the value of the knob (00–99).

3. Press the [SELECT] button.

Make the lower indicator light. Now you can use the knobs to adjust the amount of drive, modulation, and delay.

4. Turn each knob.

Select the type of effect.

	[OD/DS]	[MOD]	[DELAY]	Explanation
	knob	knob	knob
				The sound of the
	OC	MC	DC	selected user
				memory.
	O-	M-	D-	The effect is off.
		01–99		Indicates the value
				of the knob.

Saving a Sound in User Memory

Here’s how to save an edited sound in user memory.

1. Long-press the [VALUE] knob.

The display blinks.

2. Turn the [VALUE] knob.

Select the user memory number (01–99) in which you want to save the sound.

*If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [TUNER/ EXIT] button.

3. Long-press the [VALUE] knob.

The sound is saved in the user memory that you selected. You can recall an edited sound at any time.

Using the Tuner

Here’s how to detect the pitch of your guitar (instrument).

Tuning Your Guitar

1.Press the [TUNER/EXIT] button.

2.Play a string of the guitar (single note).

The display shows the key (note name) at the left, and the pitch discrepancy at the right.

The example shown below is for when you’re tuning the “A” note.

	The guitar’s				When the	The guitar’s
	pitch is low				pitch is	pitch is high
	1 1 1				correct	0 0 0
Display	A	A	A	A	A-	A	A	A	A

*The dot shown at the lower right of the key (note name)

indicates “.” For example, the indication “A.” signifies the “A” note.

*To exit the tuner, press the [TUNER/EXIT] button once again.

Listening to Audio from a Mobile Device Through This Unit (Bluetooth® Audio)

By wirelessly connecting your mobile device with this unit via Bluetooth, you can use this unit to hear audio that’s played back from your mobile device. You can also remotely control your mobile device.

About the BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT App

The “BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT” app (subsequently called “BOSS TONE STUDIO”) lets you do the following.

55 Edit sounds

55 Edit the sound library

55 Use practice functions, etc.

For details about BOSS TONE STUDIO, refer to the BOSS website.

https://www.boss.info/global/

Pair the Mobile Device with This Unit

Here’s how to register your mobile playback device this unit.

1. Long-press the [Bluetooth] button (for seconds or longer).

The dot in the lower right of the display blinks rapidly.

2.Turn on the Bluetooth switch of your mobile device (e.g., smartphone).

3.Tap the “POCKET-GT Audio” indication that appears in the Bluetooth screen

your mobile device.

Your mobile device is paired with this unit. At this time, the dot in the lower right of the display changes (from blinking) to being lit.

*You will have two minutes and 30 seconds to make pairing settings. After that, the dot changes to slow blinking or to an unlit state. If you want to reattempt pairing settings, repeat the procedure from step 1.

Operating the Mobile Device from This Unit (Remote Control)

Here’s how to control an app (player) on your mobile device from this unit.

1.In your paired mobile device, start the audio player, etc.

2.Operate the following buttons on this unit.

	Operation	Explanation
	Long-press [x]	Rewind
	Press [x] twice rapidly	Move approximately -10
		seconds (*)
	Press [x] and [r]	Play back from the
		beginning of the previous
	simultaneously
		song or current song
	Press [r]	Play back / Pause
	Press [y] and [r]	Play back the next song
	simultaneously
	Long-press [y]	Fast-forward
	Press [y] twice rapidly	Move approximately +10
		seconds (*)

*Depending on the mobile device app, this might not work correctly.

*(*) The rewind/fast-forward movement time can be specified in the BOSS TONE STUDIO app.

*For an explanation of the Bluetooth function, refer to “Using BOSS TONE STUDIO” (PDF). To download this, refer to “About the PDF manuals.”

Troubleshooting

	Problem	Items to check/Action
		A charging error occurred.
		Could the ambient temperature be above
		35 °C (95 °F)?
		55Charging might stop for a while in
	The CHARGE	order to protect the rechargeable
		lithium-ion battery. Use the unit in the
	indicator
		recommended ambient temperature
	blinks green
		range of 10–30 °C (50–86 °F).
	and orange
		55If the indicator continues blinking
		green and orange even though you
		are charging in the recommended
		temperature range, contact your dealer
		or a Roland customer service center.

Returning This Unit to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

1. While holding down the [SELECT] button and the [y] button, turn on the power.

At this time, hold down the buttons until the display indicates “FA”.

When the display indicates “01.” (the dot in the lower right blinks), the unit is returned to the factory settings.

Main Specifications

	Battery charging	Approximately 3 hours (when power
	time	is off)
	Expected battery
	life under	Approximately 4 hours
	continuous use
	Power Supply	Supplied from lithium-ion battery or
		USB port
	Current Draw	When charging: 500 mA
	Weight	160 g, 6 oz
	Accessories	Owner’s Manual, Leaflet “USING THE
		UNIT SAFELY,” Micro USB cable

*This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

About the PDF manuals

Using BOSS TONE STUDIO

For details on connecting this unit wirelessly via Bluetooth, refer to the operating instructions in BOSS TONE STUDIO.

Parameter Guide

This explains all of the parameters.

1. From your smartphone or computer, access the following URL. http://roland.cm/pocket-gt_om

2.Download the PDF manual that you need.