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Cautionary Notes
Before beginning the procedure, please read
through this document. The matters described may
differ according to the model.
Back Up User Data!
User data may be lost during the course of the procedure. Refer to Data
Backup and Restore Operations (p. 19) in the Service Notes and save the
data. After completing the procedure, restore the backed-up data to the
product.
Part Replacement
When replacing components near the power-supply circuit or a heatgenerating circuit (such as a circuit provided with a heat sink or including a
cement resistor), carry out the procedure according to the instructions with
respect to the part number, direction, and attachment position (mounting so as
to leave an air gap between the component and the circuit board, etc.).
Parts List
A component whose part code is ******** will not be supplied as a service part
because one of the following reasons applies.
• Because it is supplied as an assembled part (under a different part code).
• Because a number of circuit boards are grouped together and supplied as
a single circuit board (under a different part code).
• Because supply is prohibited due to copyright restrictions.
• Because reissuance is restricted.
• Because the part is made to order (at current market price).
• Because it is carried in electronic data on the Roland web site.
• Because it is a package or an accessory irrelevant to the function
maintenance of the main body.
• Because it can be replaced with an article on the market. (battery or etc.)
Circuit Diagram
In the circuit diagram, “NIU” is an abbreviation for “Not in Use,” and
“UnPop” is an abbreviation for “Unpopulated.” They both mean non-mounted
components. The circuit board and circuit board diagram show silk-screened
indications, but no components are mounted.
Roland Japan Warranty
Please send the problem report with followings when the defect occurred
within one year from production and within one month from the first
customer’s purchase.
• Model name:
• Serial number:
•Version:
• Purchase date by the first customer: yyyy/mm/dd
•Symptom:
• Frequency: always, sometimes or seldom
• Confirmed the symptom at your service dept: Yes/No
Please send the problem report to rjasc@roland.co.jp.
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Specifications
BOSS KATANA-50: Guitar Amplifier
Rated Power Output
50 W
Nominal Input Level
INPUT: -10 dBu (1 MΩ)
AUX IN: -10 dBu
Speaker
30 cm (12 inches) x 1
Controls
POWER switch
MASTER knob
POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, 25 W, 50 W)
[AMPLIFIER]
AMP TYPE switch (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
GAIN knob
VOLUME knob
[EQUALIZER]
BASS knob
MIDDLE knob
TREBLE knob
[MULTI EFFECT]
BOOSTER/MOD button
DELAY/FX button
REVERB button
TAP button
BOOSTER/MOD knob
DELAY/FX knob
REVERB knob
[TONE SETTING]
CH1 button
CH2 button
PANEL button
Power Consumption
47 W
Dimensions
470 (W) x 238 (D) x 398 (H) mm
18-9/16 (W) x 9-3/8 (D) x 15-11/16 (H) inches
Weight
11.6 kg
25 lbs 10 oz
Accessories
Owner’s Manual (#5100052281)
Power cord (#5100029165, #5100012292, #00894378, #03450323, #5100013648,
#00907001, #00894389, #5100013842)
Options (sold separately)
Footswitch: BOSS FS-5L
Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* Printed matters will not be supplied after the end of the production. Then,
download the electronic file from the Roland web site.
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of
this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
Indicators
BOOSTER/MOD
DELAY/FX
REVERB
TAP
CH1
CH2
PANEL
Connectors
INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
REC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
EXP PEDAL/CTL CH1/CH2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
5100051960POWER TRANSFORMER225/240Vfor high voltage1
a ********VR NUT (M7)attached to VR1
b ********VR NUT (M9)attached to VR 10
c ********JACK NUTattached to JACK3
d ********JACK WASHERattached to JACK3
e5100050484HEX NUT M4W/SPW ZC1
f40011889EXTERNAL TOOTH WASHER M4FECM1
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Plain View (Chassis: 1)
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h40011423SCREW M3X6PAN SEMS FECM3
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No.Part CodePart NameDescriptionQ’ty
i40012945SCREW M3X6PAN MACHINE W/SW+PW BZC6
j40011156SCREW 3X8FLAT TAPTITE B BZC2