Boss Audio Systems GT-6 - Manual (Page 13)

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Chapter 1 Playing Sounds
Chapter
1
* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit
(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid
applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the
power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
fig.01-05
* When using the unit with an expression pedal connected to the
SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL 1,2 jack, set Minimum Volume
to the “MIN” position.
* When using the unit with a foot switch (the optional FS-5U)
connected to the SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL 1,2 jack, set the
polarity switch as shown below.
fig.01-06
* You can use the special (optional Roland) PCS-31 connector
cord to connect two foot switches.
fig.01-07
Turning on the Power
Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to
your various devices in the order specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
1. Before turning on the power, confirm the following.
• Are all external devices properly connected?
• Is the volume on the GT-6, your amp, and all other
connected devices turned down to the minimum level?
2. Switch ON the POWER switch on the GT-6’s rear panel.
The display changes, showing the following. A few
seconds later, the unit enters the ordinary performance
mode.
The screen that appears at this point is called the “Play
screen
.”
fig.01-08
* Upon power-up, the patch most recently selected when the
power was last turned off is selected.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
3. Next, turn on the power to any external effects
processors, then to the guitar amp (power amp).
Adjusting the Output Level
Adjust the GT-6’s output level with the OUTPUT LEVEL
knob on the rear panel.
fig.01-09
Turning Off the Power
1. Before turning off the power, confirm the following.
• Is the volume on the GT-6, your amp, and all other
connected devices turned down to the minimum level?
2. Turn off the power to any external effects processors,
then to the guitar amp (power amp) and other devices.
3. Turn the GT-6’s power off.
Polarity Switch
White Red
PCS-31
When using the unit with a foot switch (the optional FS-
5U) connected to the SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL 1,2
jack, make the settings given on p. 63.