Boss RC-5 Owner’s Manual
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.
© 2020 Roland Corporation
Panel Descriptions
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AC adaptor
(PSA series; sold separately)
Guitar amplier
8
2
4 5 6 7
11
12
3
9
10
Name Explanation
Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (PSA series;
sold separately). By using an AC Adaptor, you can
play without being concerned about how much
1
DC IN jack
2
Display
[MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL]
3
knob
RHYTHM
4
[TEMPO] button
battery power you have left.
* Use only the specied AC adaptor (PSA-series).
* If the AC adaptor is connected while a battery is
installed, the power supply is drawn from the AC
adaptor.
Shows various information of the RC-5.
During recording/playback/overdubbing, the color
of the screen changes according to the status.
Lit blue
Lit red
Lit green
* Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
Play screen (*)
When editing
(*) The screen that appears after you turn
Turn while pressing
Press to specify the tempo (40.0–300.0) of the
rhythm.
You can also set the tempo by pressing the button at
the desired interval (tap tempo).
No phrase
Recording
Playing
Turning
Pressing
Turning
Pressing
on the power is called the “Play screen.”
Lit yellow
Lit white
Selects a memory (1–99) or
adjusts the volume of the track.
Switches between selecting
a memory and adjusting the
volume of the track.
Selects a parameter or changes a
value.
Species the parameter to
edit. Alternatively, conrms an
operation.
Changes a value in larger steps.
Overdubbing
Phrase exists
Memory
01
01
Sounding a rhythm
The rhythm switches on (lit)/o (unlit)/ready to play
RHYTHM
5
[ON/OFF] button
6
[SETUP] button
7
[MEMORY] button
By pressing the [SETUP] button and [MEMORY] button simultaneously, you can
save a memory (write) or erase (clear) memory data.
rhythm (blink)c each time you press the button.
You can record while listening to a rhythm at the
tempo you specify.
Long-press the button (two seconds or longer) to
select rhythm settings mode.
Lets you make settings that aect the entire RC-5
(the function of a footswitch or expression pedal
connected to this unit, and system settings).
Lets you make settings related to loop playback
and recording, rhythm settings, and memory name
settings.
If the track of the selected memory is already
recorded, the button is lit green.
Footswitch
Expression pedal
Guitar
External MIDI device
Name Explanation
OUTPUT jacks
8
A (MONO), B
STOP/MEMORY SHIFT
9
jack
INPUT jacks
10
A (MONO), B
11
Pedal switch
12
Thumbscrew
MIDI IN, OUT
13
connectors
14
USB port
For more information, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
1. Access the following URL.
http://www.boss.info/manuals/
2. Choose “RC-5” as the product
name.
Computer
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Connect these jacks to your amp or monitor
speakers. If you’re using a mono setup, use only the
A (MONO) jack.
Even sound that is input in stereo is output in mono.
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Turning the power on/o
The OUTPUT A (MONO) jack doubles as the power
switch. Power to the unit is turned on when you plug
into the OUTPUT A (MONO) jack; the power is turned
o when the cable is unplugged.
Connect a separately sold footswitch or expression
pedal to this jack.
This lets you control a variety of functions: you
can use a footswitch to stop recording/playback/
overdubbing or to switch memories, and you can use
an expression pedal to operate various parameters.
* Use only the specied expression pedal (FV-500H, FV-500L,
EV-30, and Roland EV-5; sold separately). By connecting
any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to the unit.
NOTE
When connecting an external pedal, you must turn
o the power before connecting or disconnecting
cables. Failure to observe this precaution will cause
malfunctions.
Connect your guitar/bass or eect unit to these jacks.
Use the A (MONO) jack and B jack when connecting
a stereo-output eects unit. Use only the A (MONO)
jack if you’re using a mono source.
This pedal switches you between phrase recording,
playback, and overdubbing. Press the pedal twice in
succession to stop playback.
Undo/Redo
Hold down the pedal two seconds or longer during
playback or overdubbing to Undo (cancel the
recording or the last overdubbing). Hold down the
switch once again for two seconds or longer to Redo
(cancel the Undo).
Clear
Hold down the pedal two seconds or longer while
stopped, the recorded phrase is cleared.
When this screw is loosened, the pedal will open,
allowing you to change the battery.
&“Changing the Battery”
Connect an external MIDI device here.
To make these connections, use TRS/MIDI connecting
cables (sold separately: BMIDI-5-35).
This lets you control an external MIDI device from
this unit via MIDI.
You can connect your computer here and use it to
back up or recover data.
Connections
• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume,
and turn o all the units before making any connections.
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.
• 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.
Basic Operation
Getting ready to record
Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select a memory (1–99).
Memory
number
Creating a loop phrase
Recording
Screen: Lit red
Record your guitar
performance.
Press Press Press
Technique for stopping
Example: When you want to stop at the end of a
measure with a 4/4 time signature
Press the pedal one time at the beginning
of he fourth beat, then press it once again
at the beginning of the rst beat of the
next measure.
Screen: Lit green
Play back a phrase as a loop.
Pressing the pedal switches
the unit to overdubbing.
1 2 3 4 1
Playback
Stop
2nd
1st
time
time
01
Press twice
Memory
01
Memory
name
Saving a Memory (WRITE)
If you select a dierent memory or turn o the power after recording or editing the
settings, the recorded content or edited settings will be lost. If you want to keep
the data, you must save it.
1. Press the [SETUP] button and [MEMORY] button simultaneously.
The UTILITY screen appears.
UTILITY
J
2. Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select “WRITE,” and
WRITE
press the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob.
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WRITE:01
Memory01
Save-destination memory
Memory name
3. Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select the save-
destination memory.
This procedure is not required if the memory number is acceptable as is.
If you decide to cancel, press one of the RHYTHM [TEMPO]–[MEMORY]
buttons.
4. Press the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob.
The memory will be saved.
Settings for the Entire RC-5 (SETUP)
1. Press the [SETUP] button.
The SETUP screen appears.
SETUP
J
GENERAL
2. Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select the item that you
want to edit, and press the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob.
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DISP MODE
3. Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select the parameter
that you want to edit, and press the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL]
knob.
DISP CONT
J
4. Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to change the value.
5. Press the [SETUP] button to return to the play screen.
LOOP
5
Item
Parameter
Value
• Even if batteries are installed, the unit will turn o if you connect or disconnect
the power cord from the AC outlet while the unit is turned on, or if you connect
or disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit. When this occurs, unsaved data
may be lost. You must turn o the power before you connect or disconnect the
power cord or AC adaptor.
Screen Status
Empty track
Blue
Track contains data
White
Overdubbing
Screen: Lit yellow
Layer your performances while
the phrase plays as a loop.
Pressing the pedal switches the
unit to playback.
Stop
Screen: Lit white
During overdubbing or loop playback,
you can stop by pressing the pedal twice
in succession.
* Press the pedal twice within one second.
Track: Record and play back audio from an
instrument such as guitar.
Memory: The one track, together with the “rhythm”
settings, are collectively called a “memory.”
The RC-5 can store up to 99 memories.
NOTE
• The maximum recording
time is approximately 1.5
hours for one track, and
approximately 13 hours total
for all memories. If you exceed
the maximum recording time,
recording or overdubbing
ends at that point, and
the unit switches to loop
playback.
• Roland assumes no liability
concerning the restoration of
any stored content that has
been lost.
Use of Battery
• 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 batteries, please use alkaline batteries.
• 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).
Changing the Battery
1. Hold down the pedal and loosen the thumbscrew , then open
the pedal upward.
* The pedal can be opened without detaching the thumbscrew completely.
2. Remove the old battery from the battery housing , and remove
the battery snap 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 battery snap cord caught in the pedal, coil spring, and battery housing.
5. Insert the thumbscrew into the guide bush hole and tighten it securely.
9 V Battery
Main Specications
Power Supply
Current Draw
Dimensions
Weight
Accessories
Options
(sold separately)
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* This document explains the specications of the product at the time that the document was
issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
170 mA * Expected battery life under continuous use (These gures will
vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
Alkaline: Approx. 2 hours
73 (W) x 129 (D) x 56 (H) mm 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-1/4 (H) inches
450 g/1 lb (including battery)
Owner’s Manual, Leaet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and
“Information”), Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
AC adaptor: PSA series
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35
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