BOSS Waza-Air Wireless Personal Guitar Amplification System - Manual

Reading a Detailed Explanation of
This Unit
A more detailed explanation of this unit’s functionality
is provided in the “WAZA-AIR Reference Manual” PDF.
Here’s how to download the PDF.
1. From your smartphone or computer,
access the following URL.
2. Download the “WAZA-AIR Reference
Manual” PDF.
http://roland.cm/waza-air_om
Troubleshooting
Problem Items to check/Action
No sound
when you
play the
guitar
(musical
instrument)
in which the
transmitter is
inserted
Remove and reinsert the transmitter in the
guitar (musical instrument).
Could you be recharging transmitter from
the CHARGE port?
Disconnect the USB cable when you’re
playing.
Is the transmitter’s battery indicator lit?
If it is unlit, recharge the transmitter.
Is this unit’s wireless indicator lit?
If it is unlit, execute the Auto Wireless
Connection procedure.
The battery
indicator
blinks red
A charging error occurred.
5 If the transmitter’s internal temperature
rises, charging might pause. This occurs
in order to protect the rechargeable
lithium-ion battery. When the internal
temperature falls, the WL-T battery
indicator changes to be lit orange, and
charging resumes.
Could the ambient temperature be above
35 °C (95 °F)?
5 Charging might stop for a while in
order to protect the rechargeable
lithium-ion battery. Use the unit in the
recommended ambient temperature
range of 10–30 °C (50–86 °F).
5 If the indicator continues blinking red
even though you are charging in the
recommended temperature range.
Contact your dealer or a Roland
customer service center.
Main Specifications
BOSS Wireless System: WAZA-AIR
Type
Digital wireless (2.4 GHz) using a
proprietary BOSS digital system
One-piece Bluetooth headphones
Driver 50 mm in diameter
WAZA-AIR
Transmitter
(WL-T)
Battery charging
time
Approximately 3
hours
Approximately 3
hours
Expected battery life
under continuous use
Approximately 5
hours
Approximately
12 hours
Power Supply
Supplied from lithium-ion battery or
CHARGE port
Current Draw
When charging:
470 mA
When charging:
350 mA
Weight 340 g, 12 oz 43 g, 2 oz
Accessories
Owner’s Manual, Leaflet “USING THE
UNIT SAFELY,” Transmitter (WL-T),
Micro USB cable for charging (*1)
*1: Use a standard USB AC adaptor
(5 V, over 0.5 A) for charging.
* This document explains the specifications of the
product at the time that the document was issued. For
the latest information, refer to the Roland website.
Wirelessly Connecting This Unit with Your
Guitar (Auto Wireless Connection)
Here’s how to make initial settings for wirelessly
connecting this unit with your guitar (transmitter).
1. Turn the unit’s power switch ON.
2. Insert the transmitter into the
transmitter in jack.
This blinks orange while Auto Wireless
Connection settings are being
made. The process completes in
approximately 10 seconds.
When the orange blinking stops,
remove the transmitter.
NOTE
Insert only the BOSS WL-T transmitter into the
transmitter in jack.
If you insert any other device, loud sound might be
output, or this unit or the connected device might
malfunction.
Advanced Operation
Switching Patches (CH)
You can switch between different effect patches
(six types). The effect is applied to the sound of the
guitar (instrument).
1. Press the Up/Down buttons.
The effect is switched.
MEMO
5 The position setting of the guitar sound is remembered
for each patch.
5 You can use the “BOSS TONE STUDIO” app to modify the
sound or edit the sound library. For details about BOSS
TONE STUDIO, refer to the BOSS website.
https://www.boss.info/global/
Using the Tuner
Here’s how to determine the pitch of your guitar
(instrument) using regular tuning (A = 440 Hz).
1. Hold down the up and down buttons
simultaneously (for three seconds or
longer).
2. Play a string on your guitar
(a single note).
An electronic tone is heard from this device.
Electronic tone heard Explanation
High tone / Low tone ( ˙˙ ) When the pitch is low
Same tone twice ( ˙˙ ) When the pitch is correct
Low tone / High tone ( ˙˙ ) When the pitch is high
3. When you finish using the tuner, once
again hold down the up and down
buttons simultaneously (for three
seconds or longer).
Pairing with a Mobile Device
( Bluetooth® Audio)
Here’s how you can use this unit to hear audio that’s
played back from your mobile device.
1. Long-press the Bluetooth multi-function
button (for three seconds or longer).
The Bluetooth indicator blinks rapidly.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth switch of your
mobile device (e.g., smartphone).
3. In the Bluetooth screen of your mobile
device, tap “WAZA-AIR Audio.”
Your mobile device is paired with this unit.
MEMO
5 The sound image positioning function of this unit might
position the sound of the Bluetooth audio toward the
rear. The position can be memorized for each patch.
5 For details on how to use the Bluetooth audio function,
download and refer to the “WAZA-AIR Reference
Manual” PDF.
About This Unit (WAZA-AIR)
for right ear
4
5
6
for left ear
1 2 7
8
3 9
10
1 Charge indicator
Lit orange Charging.
Unlit
Charging is completed.
Or, power not supplied.
Blinking
orange
A charging error occurred. Contact
your dealer or a Roland customer
service center.
2 Power switch (On/Charge)
3 CHARGE port (DC IN 5 V)
Connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor
and charge this unit.
* Charge the device using the included USB cable. Do not
use the included USB cable with any other device.
4 Guitar wireless indicator
Lit white Connected with the transmitter
Unlit Not connected with the transmitter
5 Bluetooth indicator
Lit blue Connected
Blinking blue Reconnecting
Rapid blinking blue Pairing
Unlit Not connected
6 Power/battery indicator
Lit green
Power
On
Sufficient capacity remains.
Lit red
Battery will be exhausted
in less than 30 minutes.
Please recharge.
Blinking green Standby mode.
Unlit Power off
7 Bluetooth multi function button
Use this to operate the Bluetooth device.
Press once Play/Stop
Long-press Pair with a Bluetooth device
Tilt toward “+”
The Bluetooth Audio volume
increases.
Tilt toward “-”
The Bluetooth Audio volume
decreases.
Tilt toward “+” two
seconds or longer
Fast-forward
Tilt toward “-” two
seconds or longer
Rewind
8 Up/Down buttons
Use these to switch effect patches, or to turn the
tuner function on/off.
9 Transmitter in jack
When you connect the transmitter (WL-T), the “Auto
Wireless Connection function” operates.
10 Volume knob (Guitar)
Adjusts the volume of the guitar (instrument) to
which the transmitter is connected.
Charging This Unit (WAZA-AIR)
1. Set this unit’s power switch to CHARGE.
* This unit is not charged while the unit’s power is on.
2. Use the included USB cable to connect a
commercially available USB AC adaptor (5 V /
0.5 A or more) to this unit’s CHARGE port.
About the Transmitter (WL-T)
11
12
11 CHARGE port (DC IN 5 V)
Connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor
and charge this unit.
12 WL-T battery indicator
When inserted in the guitar
(indicates the remaining battery capacity of the WL-T)
Lit green Sufficient capacity remains.
Lit orange
Battery will be exhausted in less than
two hours.
Lit red
Battery will be exhausted in less than
30 minutes. Please recharge.
Unlit There is no remaining battery capacity.
When inserted in the WAZA-AIR’s transmitter in jack
(indicates the status of the transmitter)
Blinking
orange
Auto Wireless Connection is operating.
When a commercially available USB AC adaptor is
connected (indicates the charging status)
Lit orange
Charging.
* The charging time differs depending
on the remaining battery charge and
on the charging environment.
Unlit
(lit green at
8-second
intervals)
Charging is completed.
* If you have not used the transmitter
for a long time, one charge might
not be sufficient.
In this case, charge again.
Lit green
Charging was halted.
* When five hours have passed
since charging started, charging
automatically stops in order to
protect the rechargeable lithium-ion
battery, even if charging was not
completed.
To complete charging, charge again.
Blinking red
A charging error occurred.
& “Troubleshooting.”
Charging the Transmitter (WL-T)
1. Use the included USB cable to connect a
commercially available USB AC adaptor
(5 V / 0.5 A or more) to the transmitter’s
CHARGE port.
At this time, the WL-T battery indicator is lit orange.
When the indicator goes dark, charging is complete.
* When charging from the CHARGE port, the wireless
connection does not operate.
How to Use
1. Turn the unit’s power switch ON.
The power/battery indicator is lit.
2. Connect the transmitter (WL-T) to your guitar (or other instrument).
The transmitter’s power turns on, and the WL-T battery indicator is lit.
3. Verify that the guitar wireless indicator is lit, and play your guitar (or other instrument).
Your performance is heard from this unit.
* If the wireless indicator is not lit, perform the steps in “Wirelessly Connecting This Unit with Your Guitar (Auto Wireless
Connection).”
* The ear pads are consumable items and can be removed (replaced).
© 2019 Roland Corporation
Owner’s Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “Read Me
First”). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will
be available for immediate reference.
WAZA-AIR
About standby mode
5 If this unit or the transmitter are left powered-on
in a silent state or without being operated, they
enter “standby mode” to prevent the battery from
running down.
5 When you resume playing, or if physical vibration
is applied to this unit or the transmitter, they
return from standby mode after approximately two
seconds.
When not using the system for an
extended time
Unplug the transmitter and receiver. Standby mode
does consume battery power, although only very
slightly.
Even if you do not use this product for an extended
period of time, you should charge it once every three
months to prevent the internal lithiumion battery
from degrading.