Boss Audio Systems GT-100 User Manual

How to obtain a PDF of the owner’s manual

PDF les of the owner’s manual and supplementary material for this product can be obtained from the Roland website.

• GT-100 Owner’s Manual (this document)

• GT-100 Parameter Guide *

*These are not included with the product; you may download them as necessary.

Visit the following URL, choose “owner’s manuals,” and search for the model name “GT-100.“

http://www.roland.com/support/en/

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specic instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

Do not place in an unstable location

Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

Use only the included AC adaptor and the correct voltage

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor included with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specied on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the included power cord

Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the included power cord must not be used with any other device.

Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it

Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are re and shock hazards!

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

Avoid extended use at high volume

This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

Don’t allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit; never place containers with liquid on unit

Do not place containers containing liquid 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.

WARNING

Turn o the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs

Immediately turn the unit o, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The AC adaptor, the powersupply cord, or the plug 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.

Adults must provide supervision in places where children are present

When using the unit in locations where children are present, be careful so no mishandling of the unit can take place. An adult should always be on hand to provide supervision and guidance.

CAUTION

Place in a well ventilated location

The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor

Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

Periodically clean the AC adaptor’s plug

At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to re.

Manage cables for safety

Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Quick Guide Overview Outputting Sound Eects Saving

CAUTION

Take care not to get ngers pinched by lid

Be careful so you don’t get your ngers pinched when you handle any moving parts such as the following. Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

• Expression Pedal (p. 20)

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.

• Removable Parts USB Cap (p. 23)

Handle the ground terminal carefully

If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave it lying around where it could accidently be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is rmly fastened, so it won’t come loose.

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices

Do not force the unit’s powersupply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

Do not use overseas

Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy objects on it

Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with wet hands

Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

Disconnect everything before moving the unit

Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet before cleaning

Before cleaning the unit, turn it o and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 24).

If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

Pedal Settings

System MIDI/USB Appendices

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.

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always make sure to turn o the power on all your equipment before you make any connections.

• With the factory settings, the GT-100 will automatically be switched o 10 hours after you stop playing or operating the unit. If you don’t want the unit to turn o automatically, change the “AUTO OFF” setting to “OFF” as described on p. 42.

* The settings you were editing will be lost

when the unit is turned o. If you want to keep your settings, you must save your settings before turning the unit o.

Placement

• Using the unit near power ampliers (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 device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device 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.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very dierent, 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. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

• Do not put anything that contains water on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

Maintenance

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Repairs and Data

• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up computer, in another MIDI device, or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Additional Precautions

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a computer, or in another MIDI device.

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory, on a computer, or in another MIDI device once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

• 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.

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

• 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.

• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you.

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

• Use only the specied expression pedal (Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV500H; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

• When you operate the expression pedal, please be careful not to get your ngers pinched between the movable part and the panel. In places where small children are present, make sure that an adult provides supervision and guidance.

• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.

• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.

• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

• This product contains eCROS integrated software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eCROS is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.

• Roland, BOSS, COSM, Metal Zone and SLICER are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Main Features

New COSM Amps

These newly remodeled COSM amps oer a distillation of all the sound creation know-how that we’ve built up over the years. They represent a further evolution that goes beyond conventional vintage amp modeling. From pristinely transparent clean sounds, to extreme high-gain sounds, these models allow your picking to freely control the amp’s dynamic behavior and its subtle nuances.

Intuitive Two-Screen User Interface

Two graphic LCD displays are used; select a menu item in the left screen, and immediately edit the parameters in the right screen. Knobs, switches, amps, and eects are shown as icons, allowing direct, easy-to-grasp operation.

EZ TONE for Easy Sound Creation

Creating your own patch or amp setup is easy; simply select a musical style or a type of sound, and use the tone grid screen to visually adjust the character and the amount of distortion.

Quick Guide Overview Outputting Sound Eects Saving

Accel Eect for Powerful Live Performance

Simply press the [ACCEL] pedal to add an aggressive sound eect that changes over time.

Easy-Operation Looper

The basic looper operations are controlled by a single dedicated pedal. In addition to the conventional method in which the eect-processed sound is recorded, you can also record the unprocessed sound and then apply eects later for comparison, or use the recording for a sound check during rehearsal on stage.

Pedal Settings

System MIDI/USB Appendices

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

About the Play Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Rear Panel (Connections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Outputting Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Switching the Unit On and O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Adjusting the Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Specifying the Output Device (Output Select) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Tuning the Guitar (TUNER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting a Tone (Patch Change) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

How a Patch Is Structured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Using the Pedal to Select the Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Using the Knobs to Select a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Creating Sounds (Eects) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setting the Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Specifying the Divider and Mixer Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Using Amp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Using Send/Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Saving a Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Saving a Patch (PATCH WRITE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Exchanging Patches (PATCH EXCHANGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Initializing Patches (PATCH INITIALIZE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Storing Settings by Eect (Quick Setting Write). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Copying or Swapping PREAMP Settings Between Channels . . .31

Phrase Loop Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Setting Phrase Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Pedal Settings (Control/Expression) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using Pedals to Control the Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Assigning the ACCEL/CTL, EXP SW, SUB CTL1, and SUB

CTL2 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Assigning the EXP and SUB EXP Pedal Functions . . . . . . .34

Assigning the [1]–[8] Knob Functions in the Play Screen . . . . . .35

Switching Settings with the Number Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Adjusting the [EXP] pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setting Each Pedal Functions to Individual Patches (Assign) . .37

Virtual expression pedal system (Internal Pedal / Wave

Pedal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Input Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Making Global Settings (System Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

List of Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Specifying the Output Device You’re Using (OUTPUT

SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Adjusting the Input Level from Your Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Adjusting the Overall Tone (Global EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adjusting the Overall Noise Suppressor, Reverb, and

Output Level (Total) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Making Phrase Loop (p. 32) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Making the PLAY OPTION Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Assigning the [1]–[8] Knob Functions in the Play Screen 41

Specifying Whether Settings Will Be Shared by All

Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Adjusting the Contrast (Brightness) of the LCD Screen . .41

Adjusting the [EXP] pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Auto O Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . .42

USB-Related Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setting the USB audio ow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Setting the MIX LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Setting the INPUT LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Setting the OUTPUT LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting the Direct Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Controlling the Direct Monitor Setting from a

Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

MIDI-Related Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting the MIDI Receive Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting the MIDI Omni Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting the MIDI Device ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting the MIDI Sync Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Selecting the Connector That Will Receive MIDI

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Sending Program Change Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Enabling/Disabling the Program Change Map Settings

(MIDI Map Select) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Sending [PHRASE LOOP] Pedal Operations as Control

Change Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Sending [ACCEL/CTL] Pedal Operations as Control

Change Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Sending [EXP] Pedal Operations as Control Change

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Sending EXP Pedal Sw Operations as Control Change

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Sending External Footswitch Operations as Control

Change Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Sending External Expression pedal Operations as

Control Change Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Setting the Program Change Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . .46

Using the GT-100 with External MIDI Devices Connected . . . . . . . 47

What Can You Do with MIDI? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Operating From the GT-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Remotely Controlling the GT-100 Using an External MIDI

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Setting the Program Change Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) . . .48

Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Transmitting the Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Contents

Using the GT-100 Connected to a Computer Via USB . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Before Connecting with USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Installing the USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Exchanging MIDI Messages between the Computer and

the GT-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Connecting the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Receiving Bulk Data That Was Saved on the Computer . .49

Transmitting/Receiving Audio Signals Between a

Computer and the GT-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

GT-100 Eects Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

GT-100 Eects List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

OD/DS Type List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Preamp Type List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

FX1/FX2 Eects List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

GT-100 Preset Patch List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Signal Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Pedal Settings

System MIDI/USB Appendices

Quick Guide

Getting Ready

This Quick Guide explains basic operation.

For details, refer to the pages shown by the

Connect your guitar and amp.

Minimize the volume!

Turn o the power to the GT-100 and your amp, and set the volume to the minimum.

Turn on the power

For details, see

1. Connect the AC adaptor.

2. Turn the [POWER] switch on.

3. Turn on the power to your guitar amp.

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symbol.

For details, see

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* With the factory settings, the GT-100 will automatically

be switched o 10 hours after you stop playing or operating the unit. If you don’t want the unit to turn o automatically, change the “AUTO OFF” setting to “OFF” as described on p. 42.

Note

The settings you were editing will be lost when the unit is turned o. If you want to keep your settings, you must save your settings before turning the unit o.

Convenient tuner function

1. Press simultaneously.

2. Play an open string, and tune it so that only the center

indicator in the screen is lit.

3. When you’re nished tuning, press

simultaneously once again.

Adjust the volume

Use to adjust the volume.

For details, see

Set the reference pitch Set the OUTPUT mode(p. 24)

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Quick Guide

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Specify the type of amp you’ve connected

In order to ensure optimal sound, you should specify the type of amp you’ve connected to the GT-100. Please take a moment to do this.

1. Press .

2. Use to choose “OUTPUT SELECT.”

3. Use to select the type of amp you’re

using.

Value Explanation

JC-120

SMALL AMP

COMBO AMP

STACK AMP

JC-120 RETURN

COMBO RETURN

STACK RETURN

LINE/PHONES

Choose this setting if the GT-100 is connected to the guitar input of a Roland JC-120 guitar amp.

Choose this setting if the GT-100 is connected to a small guitar amp.

Choose this setting if the GT-100 is connected to the guitar input of a combo-type guitar amp (i.e., a single unit that contains the amp and speaker) other than the JC-120.

For some types of guitar amps, the “JC-120” setting might produce better results.

Choose this setting if the GT-100 is connected to the guitar input of a stack-type guitar amp (i.e., one in which the amp and speaker are separate units).

Choose this setting if the GT-100 is connected to the RETURN jack of the JC-120.

Choose this setting if the GT-100 is connected to the RETURN jack of a combo-type guitar amp.

Choose this setting if the GT-100 is connected to the RETURN jack of a stack-type guitar amp. You should also choose the “STACK RETURN” setting if you’re using a guitar power amp together with a speaker cabinet.

Choose this setting if you’re using headphones, or if the GT-100 is connected to a keyboard amp, mixer, or digital recorder.

Pedal Settings

System MIDI/USB Appendices

4. Press .

MEMO

• The SP Type parameter is valid only if the Output Select setting is set to “LINE/PHONES.” For the detail on SP TYPE parameter, download “GT-100 Parameter Guide” (PDF le) from “GT-100” in the “Owner’s Manuals” list on the Roland website (http://www.roland. com/support/en/).

• When using headphones, you won’t be able to obtain a sound that is typical of a guitar amp unless you turn on a preamp. We recommend that you turn on a preamp whenever you’re using headphones. For the detail on PREAMP, refer to “GT-100 Parameter Guide” (PDF le).

Now you’re ready to get started! The following pages explain how to play using the GT-100.

Quick Guide

Playing

Now that you’re nished with the preparations, you can get started playing the GT-100.

What is a Patch?

The GT-100 contains numerous eects. A combination of these eects and their settings is called a “patch.”

Patch U01-4

Patch U01-3

Patch U01-2

Patch U01-1

A “patch” is a combination of eects and their settings.

The GT-100 comes with 400 patches; they are organized by bank and number, as follows.

Use the bank pedals to switch banks.

Use pedals 1 through 4 to switch numbers.

User Bank U50

User Bank

User Bank U01

Patch Patch Patch Patch

Preset Bank P50

User Bank

Preset Bank P01

You can’t save by overwriting a patch in a preset bank.

You can save by overwriting a patch in a user bank.

Selecting patches in the same bank

Press the pedal of the desired number.

Selecting patches from a dierent bank

1. Use to select the bank.

2. Press the pedal of the desired number.

Bank and number indication

The display shows the currently selected bank and number.

Bank Number Patch Name

MEMO

You can’t switch patches unless you’re in the Play screen (p. 11). Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Play screen, and then switch patches.

You can also switch patches by turning knob [1].

Quick Guide

Using the pedals to control the eects

When you depress the [ACCEL/CTL] pedal, it will function as either an ACCEL pedal, which allows you to modify the sound by means of an Accel eect (p. 19), or an ordinary CTL (control) pedal. The [EXP] pedal can be used to control Foot Volume, Wah, etc.

The function of each of these pedals can be assigned individually for each patch.

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Press the [ACCEL/CTL] pedal

When using the pedal for ACCEL (SOURCE MODE set to MOMENT; p. 33), the function will be turned on when you depress the pedal (indicator will light).

It will turn o when you release the pedal (the indicator will go out).

Depress the [EXP] pedal (press down on the toe)

The [EXP] pedal’s value will increase.

Release the pedal (press down on the heel)

The [EXP] pedal’s value will decrease.

Firmly press down on the toe

The EXP PEDAL SW function will turn on (the indicator will be lit).

Firmly press down once again to turn the function o (the indicator will go out).

Phrase Loop

By operating the [PHRASE LOOP] pedal you can create performances in which you build up layers of sound by recording and playing back in real time.

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You are free to assign the parameters that will be controlled by these pedals.

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Switching the Play screen

The screen that appears when you turn on the GT-100’s power is called the “Play screen.” There are three dierent Play screens, as shown below. To switch from one to the next, press the [PAGE] button.

Screen with the patch name shown large

Amp control screen Eect on/o status indication screen

What the eight knobs do

The eight knobs located below the displays control the functions shown at the bottom of the displays.

The functions assigned to each knob are displayed here.

Pedal Settings

System MIDI/USB Appendices

You can assign the Play screen knobs to control the parameters you want.

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Knob Function Explanation

[1] PATCH Selects patches.

[2] CH A/B Switches between channels (settings) A and B.

[3] A:GAIN Adjusts the distortion of preamp A.

[4] B:GAIN Adjusts the distortion of preamp B.

[5] MT LOW

[6] MT MID

[7] MT HI

[8] PAT LV Adjusts the volume.

Adjusts the low, mid, and high-frequency ranges.

Quick Guide

Editing: Basic Operation

Editing on the GT-100 is extremely simple; the procedure is always the same. Please take a moment to learn the basic operations.

Choose what you’re going to edit

Press one of the following buttons.

Eect

Here you can edit the parameters of each eect.

EZ (Easy) Tone

Here you can create the desired tone simply by choosing a musical style and the type of song you have in mind. You can also customize the amp and overdrive/distortion settings in an intuitive way.

Select an item

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System

Here you can make settings that apply to the entire GT-100, such as output settings and phrase loop settings.

Control/Expression

Here you can assign the desired functions to the [ACCEL/CTL] pedal, [EXP] pedal, and external pedals.

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Use to select an item shown in the left display.

The screen shown here is an example of when you’ve pressed the [EFFECT] button.

Edit the values

Use shown in the right display.

If page tabs are shown in the screen, you can use the [PAGE] buttons to move between tabs.

to edit the values

Exit the settings

Turn knob [4] to select the desired item (the cursor will move).

Turn the knobs to edit the values.

Press

You’ll be returned to the Play screen.

NOTE

The settings you’ve edited will be lost when you switch patches. If you want to keep the edited settings, you must save them as a user patch.

Quick Guide

Editing: Saving a Patch

If you want to keep a patch you’ve edited, you must save (write) it as a user patch using the procedure described below. If you don’t save an edited patch, your edits will be lost when you switch patches.

Access the Write menu

Press

Select the write destination

Use (U01-1–U50-4).

Assigning a name

To edit the patch name, use knob [8] to move the cursor and use knob [8] to change the character.

to select the write destination

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Turn the knob to change the write destination.

Controller Operation

Knob [6] Selects the type of characters

Knob [7] Switches between lowercase/uppercase characters

Knob [8] Changes the character

][ ] button

PAGE [

[EZ TONE] button Deletes one character

[CTL/EXP] button Inserts one character

Moves the cursor

Save

Press .

When the patch has been saved, you will return to the Play screen.

Types of saving

In the left display, you can choose the type of data that will be saved. (By default, the patch will be saved.)

And if you turn knob [4]...

Save

Exchange Initialize Save to User Quick

Settings (p. 31)

...

Pedal Settings

System MIDI/USB Appendices

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Exchange or copy PREAMP settings between channels A and B.

Turn knob [4] to choose the type of data to save.

Quick Guide

Editing: EZ (Easy) Tone

EZ (Easy) Tone lets you create your sound intuitively, simply by turning knobs as indicated in the screen.

If you want to edit the parameters of each eect in the patch, refer to “Editing: Editing the Eects” (p. 16).

Enter EZ (Easy) Tone mode

Press .

Select the type of editing

Use to select the type of editing

Menu Explanation

PATCH CREATE

AMP CUSTOM Lets you intuitively customize the amp.

OD/DS CUSTOM

Lets you easily create your sound starting from your choice of musical style and type of song.

Lets you intuitively customize the overdrive/ distortion.

Turn knob [4] to select a menu item (the cursor will move).

For PATCH CREATE

Use

and

* Upon selection of a variation, as described above, the unit will be set to the appropriate preamp type (p. 52). However, if PREAMP under PREFERENCE (p. 41) is set to

Select a musical style

to choose the basic tone,

to select a variation.

Basic tone Explanation

BLUES Blues sound

Soul Funk Soul and Funk sound

Jazz Jazz sound

LIVERPOOL British Rock

70’s Hard Rock

SYSTEM 1 through 3, the preamp type that has been set within will be retained. In such cases, there's no need to proceed to the next step, "4. Adjust the sound."

The Hard Rock sound popular in the ’70s

Basic tone Explanation

80s METAL

MODERN METAL Modern Metal sound

West Coast West Coast sound

Fuzz Rock Fuzz

STUDIO Recording Studio

The Metal sound popular in the ’80s

Turn the knobs to edit the values.

Basic tone Explanation

PROGRESSIVE Progressive

SURF ROCK Surf Rock sound

COUNTRY Country

Acoustic For Acoustic Guitar

Punk Pop Punk Pop

Adjust the sound

Use

Use sound.

to switch screens.

to adjust the

Amount of distortion

Up: For soloing

Down: For backing

Left: Warm distortion

Right: Sharp distortion

Move horizontally

Resonance

Knob [8] adjusts the length of the resonance.

: Less

: More

Move vertically

For AMP CUSTOM or OD/DS CUSTOM

Choose Amp or Drive

Quick Guide

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Use to select the type.

Initially, “CURRENT” will be displayed; then, below that the preamp type or OD/DS type (p. 52) that is set for the current patch will be displayed.

For AMP CUSTOM

Type Explanation

JC CLEAN This models the sound of the Roland JC-120.

TW CLEAN This models a Fender Twin Reverb.

CRUNCH

COMBO DRIVE

COMBO LEAD

MS HiGAIN

MODERN STACK

* In order to use AMP CUSTOM, you rst need to turn on PREAMP A or B,

whichever is currently selected.

This is a crunch sound that can faithfully reproduce the nuances of picking.

This is a combo amp sound that it suited to sixties-style British rock.

This is a lead sound of a combo tube amp typical of the late ‘70s to ‘80s.

This models the sound input to Input I on a Marshall 1959.

This is a trebly sound suited to hard rock.

This original high-gain amp delivers thick lows and intense distortion while still preserving the sound’s clear denition.

Turn the knob to change the type.

For OD/DS CUSTOM

Type Explanation

OD-1 This models the sound of the BOSS OD-1.

OD-2 This is an overdrive sound with high gain.

CRUNCH This is a crunch sound.

DS-1 This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound.

DS-2 This creates a heavier distortion sound.

METAL1 This is a metal sound with a characteristic midrange.

METAL2 This gives a heavy metal sound.

FUZZ This gives a basic, traditional fuzz sound.

* In order to use OD/DS CUSTOM, you rst need to turn on OD/DS.

Adjust the amount of distortion

Use to switch screens.

Use

to adjust the

distortion.

Finish editing

Press .

Amount of distortion

Up: For soloing

Down: For backing

Left: Warm distortion

Right: Sharp distortion

Move horizontally

Pedal Settings

System MIDI/USB Appendices

Move vertically

The edits you made here will be lost if you switch patches. If you want to keep the patch you created, press the [WRITE] button to save your edits as

a user patch.

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Quick Guide

Editing: Editing the Eects

You can edit the parameters of each eect in the patch. Here we’ll show an example of editing the distortion of the overdrive eect.

Enter Eect Edit mode

Press .

Select the eect that you want to edit

Turn knob [4] to select the eect

Use to select OD/DS.

MEMO

An eect can also be selected by stepping on the pedal that has been set in Manual mode (p. 17).

Use knob [1] to move the position of the eect to left or right.

(Only if the cursor is located at FX1 or FX2) Use knob [2] to select the eect type for FX1 or FX2.

You can use knob [3] to turn the eect on/o.

(the cursor will move).

Edit the values

Use shown in the right display.

Use the [PAGE] buttons to move between page tabs.

Convenient Quick Settings

If you select a page tab that shows “QS,” you’ll be able to easily call up settings (Quick Settings) that have been saved for each eect. For details on how to save Quick Settings, refer to “Storing Settings by Eect (Quick Setting Write)” (p. 31).

What does each knob do?

The function (parameter) of each knob will dier depending on the eect. For a list of all parameters, download “GT-100 Parameter Guide” (PDF le) from “GT-100” in the “Owner’s Manuals” list on the Roland website (http://www.roland.com/support/en/).

Switches the type of overdrive/distortion

Knob Operation Explanation

[5] TYPE Switches the type of overdrive/distortion.

[6] DRIVE Adjusts the amount of overdrive/distortion.

[7] TONE Adjust the tone quality. Higher values produce a sharper tone.

[8] EFFECT LEVEL Adjusts the volume when the eect is being applied.

to edit the values

Turn the knob to change the value.

Finish editing

Press

You’ll be returned to the Play screen.

The edits you made here will be lost if you switch patches. If you want to keep the patch you created, press the [WRITE] button to save your edits as a user patch.

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Quick Guide

Advanced: Manual Mode

This section explains more advanced uses of the GT-100.

What Is Manual Mode?

Manual mode lets you use the GT-100’s pedals to turn on/o individual eects within a patch.

You can use this just as though you were individually switching on/o several compact eects units in a pedalboard.

* In Manual mode, P.LOOP PEDAL and ACC/CTL PDL, which

can be assigned to ASSIGN 1--8 (p. 37) under ”Pedal Settings (Control/Expression)” (p. 33), will be invalidated.

Using the pedals to turn each eect on/o (Manual mode)

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1. Press simultaneously.

2. Use the pedals to turn each eect on/o.

On/o status

Pedal name

Eect name

You can assign the desired eects unit to each pedal.

Use the pedals to turn each eect on/o.

Pedal Settings

System MIDI/USB Appendices

3. To exit Manual mode, press simultaneously once again.

* If PHRASE LOOP PEDAL FUNC (p. 32) is set to “PHRASE LOOP,” you won’t be able to assign anything other than PHRASE LOOP (“PL”) to the

[PHRASE LOOP] pedal. If you want to assign any other function, you must turn PHRASE LOOP PEDAL FUNC o.

Advanced: Phrase Loop

By operating the [PHRASE LOOP] pedal, you can carry out recording and playback in real time to create layered performances.

Enter Phrase Loop mode

Quick Guide

Each time you press the pedal, the right display will show the phrase loop status for a predetermined amount of time.

Hold down the pedal for two seconds or longer; the Phrase Loop function will turn on, and will be in the standby condition.

Record

Press the pedal once again, and record your guitar performance.

About Phrase Loop

The recording time is 38 seconds in monaural.

To make settings for Phrase Loop, see “Setting Phrase Loop” (p. 32).

About the pedal’s indicator

The pedal’s indicator will blink or light in a dierent pattern according to the Phrase Loop status.

Status Indicator illumination pattern

Standby

Recording/Overdub

Playback

(stays lit)

...

: lit : unlit

Indicator

Loop playback

Play back the loop.

Pressing the pedal will switch to overdubbing.

Overdub

Record additional layers while playing back the loop. Press the pedal to switch to playback.

Clear/Exit

To clear the phrase and exit Phrase Loop, hold down the pedal for at least two seconds while stopped.

* The recorded content will be erased when you exit

Phrase Loop.

* The recorded content will not be saved.

Press twice

Stop

Hold down two seconds or longer

To stop, press the pedal twice in succession during overdubbing or loop playback.

* Press the pedal twice within one second.

Quick Guide

Advanced: Accel Eect

The GT-100 has six dierent Accel eects that make the sound more aggressive when you press the [ACCEL/CTL] pedal.

First, you need to set [CTL/EXP]: ACCEL/CTL FUNC to ACCEL, and set SOURCE MODE to MOMENT (p. 33).

Enter Eect Edit mode

Press .

Select the ACCEL eect

Turn knob [4] to select the eect

Use to select “ACCEL.”

(the cursor will move).

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Select the eect

Use

ACCEL eects types

Type Eect

S-BEND Applies intense bending.

LASER BEAM Produces a laser beam-like sound.

RING MODULATOR Produces a metallic sound, creating the impression that the sound is being focused.

TWIST

WARP Produces a dream-like sound.

FEEDBACKER Generates feedback performance.

to select the type of ACCEL eect.

to adjust the sound.

Produces an aggressive sense of rotation. Using this in conjunction with distortion will produce an even wilder sense of rotation.

Select the type

Pedal Settings

Adjust the sound.

(Depends on the type.)

System MIDI/USB Appendices

Exit the settings

Press

You’ll be returned to the Play screen.

The settings you made will be lost if you switch patches. If you want to keep the patch you created, save it as a user patch.

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Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Display

Various information about the GT-100 is shown here.

[EXP] pedal

Controls volume, wah, and other parameters. By strongly pressing the toe end of the pedal, you can turn volume control or wah on/o.

* When you operate the expression

pedal, please be careful not to get your ngers pinched between the movable part and the panel. In places where small children are present, make sure that an adult provides supervision and guidance.

Pedal Explanation

[BANK UP]

[BANK DOWN]

Number pedals 1–4

[PHRASE LOOP]

[ACCEL/CTL] pedal

Switch the patch bank (p. 10) or turn Manual mode on/o (p. 17).

These switch the patch number (p. 10). Press the [1]/[2] pedals simultaneously to turn the tuner function on/o (p. 24).

Starts the Phrase Loop function (p. 18).

Starts the Accel function (p. 19), or can be used as a control pedal.

Knob/Button Explanation

Parameter knobs [1]–[8]

][ ]

PAGE [ button

Adjust the parameter values shown in the display.

Switch pages in the display.

Knob/Button Explanation

[OUTPUT LEVEL] knob

[EFFECT] button

[SYSTEM] button

[EZ TONE] button

[CTL/EXP] button

[EXIT] button

[WRITE] button

This adjusts the volume level at the OUTPUT jack and the PHONES jack.

Lets you make eect settings(p. 16).

Lets you make overall settings for the entire GT-100 (p. 40).

Lets you easily create a sound by specifying a musical style or character of song (p. 14).

Lets you make control pedal and expression pedal assignments (p. 33).

Returns you to the previous screen, or cancels the previous operation.

Saves patch settings, or lets you exchange or copy data (p. 30).

About the Play Screen

The screen that appears after you turn on the power is called the Play screen.

Icons in the display

Left display

Bank – Number

Icon Explanation

, ,

MASTER BPM

OUTPUT SELECT setting

PREAMP Channel

PHRASE LOOP on

Displays the Master BPM (*1) value for each patch.

This is displayed when OUTPUT SELECT (p. 9) is set to anything other than LINE/PHONES.

This is displayed when OUTPUT SELECT (p. 9) is set to LINE/PHONES.

When the DIVIDER (p. 27) mode is Single, preamp channel “A” is selected.

When the DIVIDER (p. 27) mode is Single, preamp channel “B” is selected.

This is displayed if the DIVIDER (p. 27) mode is Dual.

This icon is highlighted if the SOLO SW (*1) is on.

This is displayed when the PHRASE LOOP (p. 18) is On.

Panel Descriptions

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Right display

*1 For the detail on the Master BPM and SOLO SW, download “GT-100 Parameter Guide” (PDF le) from “GT-100” in the “Owner’s Manuals” list on the Roland website (http://

www.roland.com/support/en/).

Types of Play screens

Screen with the patch name shown large

Use the PAGE [ ][ ] buttons to switch.

Amp control screen (Ch. A)

If DIVIDER (p. 27) is set to SINGLE, only the screen of the currently selected channel (not both channels) will be

Amp control screen (Ch. B)

shown.

Pedal Settings

System MIDI/USB Appendices

Eect on/o status indication screen

The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what

should typically be shown by the display.

Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

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