Boss Audio Systems GS-10 - Manual (Page 15)

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Chapter 1 Playing Sounds
Section 1 ● When using the unit with an expression pedal connected
to the EXP PEDAL/CTL 1,2 jack, set Minimum Volume
to the “MIN” position.
● Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5;
optional). By connecting any other expression pedals,
you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
● When using the unit with a foot switch (FS-5U; optional)
connected to the EXP PEDAL/CTL 1,2 jack, set the
polarity switch as shown below.
fig.01-030
* You can use the special (optional Roland) PCS-31 connector
cord to connect two foot switches.
fig.01-040
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 GS-10, your amp, and all other
connected devices turned down to the minimum level?
2. Switch ON the POWER switch on the GS-10’s rear panel.
A few seconds later, the unit enters the ordinary
performance mode. The screen that appears at this point
is called the “Play screen.”
fig.01-050d
* 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 guitar amp and audio
devices.
Turning Off the Power
1. Before turning off the power, confirm the following.
• Is the volume on the GS-10, your amp, and all other
connected devices turned down to the minimum level?
2. Turn off the power to guitar amp and audio devices.
3. Turn the GS-10’s power off.
Using the GS-10’s Speakers
Press [SPEAKER ON/OFF], causing the indicator to light.
fig.01-050
* When not using the GS-10’s speakers, press [SPEAKER ON/
OFF], so the indicator is off.
Adjusting the Output Level
Adjust the GS-10’s output level and speaker volume with the
OUTPUT LEVEL knob.
fig.01-060
Polarity
Switch
White Red
PCS-31
When using the unit with a foot switch (the optional FS-
5U) connected to the EXP PEDAL/CTL 1,2 jack, make
the settings given on p. 59.