Roland DS-1 User Manual

Owner's Manual
DCAC
AC & BATTERY
POWERED
FET
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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS DS-1 Distortion. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Copyright © 1994 BOSS Corporation All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the permission of BOSS Corporation.
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FEATURES

The DS-1 is an effect unit that generates both distortion and sustain effects. By rotating the knobs you can create all kinds of sounds, from warm, soft sustain to hard,
powerful distortion. The DS-1 can be powered by a battery or an optional AC adaptor.
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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1. AC Adaptor Jack
Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (op­tionally available BOSS PSA-Series). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play without being concerned about how much battery power you have left.
* You may find that it is a good idea to keep a
battery installed in the unit even while using
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an adaptor. That way your playing won't be disrupted even if the adaptor is accidentally disconnected.
* If you are going to use an AC adaptor, be sure
to use the specified unit (BOSS PSA-Series). Use of any other adaptor may result in dam­age, malfunction or electric shock. Also, if you are not going to be using it for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet.
2. CHECK Indicator
This indicator shows whether an effect is ON/OFF, and also doubles as the Battery Check indicator. The indicator lights when an effect is ON. If this indicator goes dim or no longer lights while an effect is ON, the battery is near exhaustion and should be replaced imme­diately.
* The CHECK indicator shows whether the effect
is being applied or not. It does not indicate whether the power to the device is on or not.
3. OUTPUT Jack
The output jacks are used to connect the unit to amplifiers or other devices.
4. Pedal Switch
This switch turns the effects ON/OFF.
5. Thumbscrew
This thumbscrew is loosened to open the pedal, allowing battery replacement. For instructions on how to replace the battery, please refer to “Changing the Battery.”
6. INPUT Jack
This jack accepts input signals (coming from a guitar, some other electric or elec­tronic musical instrument, or another ef­fects unit).
* The INPUT jack also serves as the power
switch. Power is turned on whenever a plug is inserted into the INPUT jack, and is turned off when the plug is disconnected. When not using the unit, you should disconnect any cord connected to the INPUT jack.
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