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Connections Operating the Unit Using the LOOP (Overdubbing) Function English Operating the Unit Use of Battery Owner’s Manual © 2019 Roland Corporation 1. Turn on the effect. * If operating this unit on batteries, please use alkaline batteries. After you have finished making the connections, press the pedal switch to * If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make * 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 sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are turn the effect on (the CHECK indicator lights red). document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a * When in LOOP mode, the effect cannot be switched on or off. Panel Descriptions separate sheet). * You can obtain a variety of different delay effects by changing how the * When operating on battery power only, the unit’s indicator will become dim connections are made. For more information, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF). when battery power gets too low. Replace the battery as soon as possible. * Batteries should always be installed or replaced before connecting any other AC Adaptor For more information, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF). 2. Use the [MODE] knob to select the mode. (PSA series; sold 1 2 devices. This way, you can prevent malfunction and damage. separately) Keyboard 1. Access the following URL. MODE knob Explanation Delay time http://www.boss.info/manuals/ STANDARD Clear digital delay. 20–800 ms Changing the Battery 2. Choose “DD-8” as the product name. 11 ANALOG Mild analog delay. 20–800 ms 1. Hold down the pedal and Thumbscrew Pedal 8 9 10 Sound with the modulation that is loosen the thumbscrew, then TAPE 20–800 ms Spring Base distinctive of a tape echo unit. open the pedal upward. Battery Snap 3 4 Cord WARM Mild digital delay. 20–800 ms * The pedal can be opened without Coil Spring REVERSE Delay played backward. 300–5000 ms detaching the thumbscrew completely. Guide Electric Bush Hole +RV Delay with reverb. 20–800 ms 2. Remove the old battery Guitar Battery SHIM Delay with pitch-shifted sound added. 200–800 ms from the battery housing, Snap 5 Battery Housing and remove the snap cord MOD Digital delay with modulation. 20–800 ms 9 V Battery 12 WARP Creates a dreamlike sound. 20–800 ms connected to it. 6 Expression Pedal Creates a machine-gun-like sound. 3. Connect the snap cord to the new battery, and place the Guitar Amplifier (Roland EV-5 etc.) GLT The effect is applied while you hold 10–400 ms battery inside the battery housing. Footswitch 7 down the pedal switch. (FS-6 etc.) * Be sure to carefully observe the battery’s polarity (+ versus -). Records your performance, and LOOP 40 sec. *1 4. Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on the back of the No. Name Explanation No. Name Explanation repeatedly plays it back. pedal, and then close the pedal. Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (PSA series; This is used for switching the effect on and off, and for * Carefully avoid getting the snap cord caught in the pedal, coil spring, and sold separately). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play 6 Pedal switch switching between the different functions. *1:The maximum recording time is 20 seconds for stereo input or 40 battery housing. without being concerned about how much battery seconds for mono input. 5. Insert the thumb screw into the guide bush hole and power you have left. When this screw is loosened, the pedal will open, * If you specify the long delay output setting, the delay time is doubled. allowing you to change the battery. * If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is 7 Thumbscrew tighten it securely. * For instructions on changing the battery, refer to 3. Adjust the delay time with the [TIME] knob. 1 DC IN jack being used, normal operation will continue should the line voltage be interrupted (power blackout or power “Changing the Battery.” 4. Adjust the amount of feedback with the [FEEDBACK] knob. Main Specifications cord disconnection). This adjusts the volume of the effect sound. Turn the * Oscillation may occur with certain input sounds, or when the knob is set at BOSS DD-8: Digital Delay * Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA-series). knob clockwise to increase the effect sound. When set certain positions. at the three o’clock position, the effect is played at the * If the AC adaptor is connected while power is on, the [E.LEVEL] 5. Adjust the volume of the effect sound with the [E.LEVEL] Nominal Input Level -20 dBu 8 same volume as the direct sound. power supply is drawn from the AC adaptor. knob Input Impedance * When the [E.LEVEL] knob is set to MAX while in knob. 1 MΩ This is a combination indicator, which indicates REVERSE mode, only the effect sound is output, with Nominal Output Level -20 dBu whether the effect is on or off, indicates the various the effect sound at the same level as the input sound. Using the LOOP (Overdubbing) Function functions, and functions as the battery check Output Impedance 1 kΩ indicator. This adjusts the feedback level. The number of times With the LOOP function, you can record up to 40 seconds of your performance, Recommended Load the delay sound is repeated increases as the knob is and then have that content played back repeatedly. You can also layer this as Impedance 10 kΩ or greater The indicator lights when an effect is ON. turned to the right. you perform something else, then record these together (overdub). * If this indicator goes dim or no longer lights while an [FEEDBACK] DC 9 V: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) CHECK 9 * This cannot be used in LOOP mode. Power Supply 2 effect is ON, or when the functions are indicated, the knob 1. Select LOOP. AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) indicator * In GLT mode, this adjusts the depth of the GLT effect. battery is near exhaustion and should be replaced Set the MODE knob to LOOP (the CHECK indicator goes out). 65 mA (DC 9 V) immediately. For instructions on changing the * Oscillation may occur when the knob is set at certain * Expected battery life under continuous use (These batteries, refer to “Changing the Battery.” 2. Begin recording. positions. Current Draw figures will vary depending on the actual conditions * The CHECK indicator shows whether the effect is on or This adjusts the delay time. Turning the knob Recording starts when you press the pedal switch (the CHECK indicator of use.) off, and indicates the different functions. It does not clockwise lengthens the delay time. flashes red). Alkaline: Approx. 5 hours indicate whether the power to the device is on or not. 10 [TIME] knob * This cannot be used in LOOP mode. * The maximum recording time is 20 seconds for stereo input or 40 seconds for 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm mono input. Dimensions OUTPUT-A Connect an amplifier to this jack. * The delay times that can be set vary according to the 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches * Recording continues even if you release the pedal switch. 3 (MONO) jack, * The function differs depending on the mode or position of the [MODE] knob. Weight 440 g / 1 lb (including battery) OUTPUT-B jack connections. 3. Stop recording start playback. 11 [MODE] knob This switches the delay effect. 0 Owner’s Manual, Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” These jacks accept input signals (coming from a When in the recording state, press the pedal switch to stop recording and Accessories “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”), guitar, some other musical instrument, or another transition to playback (the CHECK indicator is lit green). [CARRYOVER] This selects whether the delay sound remains (ON) or Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) effects unit). 12 * The function differs depending on the mode or switch does not remain (OFF) when you turn off the effect. 4. Start overdubbing. AC adaptor: PSA series connections. When in the playback state, press the pedal switch to start overdubbing Options Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7 INPUT-A (the CHECK indicator is lit orange). (MONO) jack, Turning the power on/off Connections Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland 4 INPUT-B jack EV-5 * The INPUT-A (MONO) and INPUT-B jacks double as * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, 5. Stop overdubbing0start playback. power switches. Power to the unit is turned on when and turn off all the units before making any connections. When in the overdubbing state, press the pedal switch to stop * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms you plug into the INPUT-A (MONO) or INPUT-B jack; the overdubbing and transition to playback (the CHECK indicator is lit green). power is turned off when the cable is unplugged. Be * Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor. * This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the sure to disconnect any cord plugged into the INPUT-A * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even 6. Adjust the volume. document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website. with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the (MONO) or INPUT-B jack when not using this effects Use the [E.LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of the playback sound.
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