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RE-20_e.book 1 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS RE-20 Space Echo.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (separate sheet).
These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good understanding of every
feature provided by your new unit, this manual should
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RE-20_e.book 2 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Contents Adjusting the Volume of the Reverb Main Features ..........................1 Sound............................................... 13 Panel Descriptions ....................3 Setting the Delay Time with the TAP Front Panel ..........................................3 Pedal (Tap Delay Time).....................14 Rear Panel...........................................5 Applying the Twist Effect with the TAP Pedal.....................
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RE-20_e.book 3 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Panel Descriptions Front Panel REVERB VOLUME Knob TREBLE Knob Adjusts the volume of the reverb. Adjusts the echo’s high-frequency range. The frequency response is flat when the Turning the knob to the right increases the volume of the reverb. knob is at the center position; turning the knob to the right (clockwise) boosts the high frequencies, while turning it to MODE SELECTOR Knob the left cuts the high frequencies. Turn to
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RE-20_e.book 4 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Panel Descriptions POWER Indicator This indicator shows whether the power is on or off, and also functions as a battery-check indicator. * When the indicator starts to dim or fails to light, the batteries are exhausted. When this occurs, install new batteries. For instructions on replacing the batteries, refer to “Installing Batteries” (p. 6). TAP Indicator This flashes in time with the delay EFFECT ON/OFF Indicator time set by the tap
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RE-20_e.book 5 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel INPUT Jacks EXP Pedal Jack (INPUT A/MONO, B) Connect an optional expression pedal (such as the Roland EV-5) to this jack. These input jacks are used for connecting electric guitars, keyboards, Once connected, the pedal can be used to control other instruments, and effects the repeat rate and intensity in real time. processors. “Control Using an Expression Pedal” (p. 16) Connect mono instruments or ef
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RE-20_e.book 6 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Installing Batteries Insert the batteries as shown below, being careful to orient the batteries correctly. fig.010 • When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged. • When turning the unit upside-down, handle it with care to avoid dropping it,
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RE-20_e.book 7 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Making the Connections • When using an AC adaptor, be sure to use only the specified type (PSA series; sold separately). Using an adaptor other than the specified type may cause the unit to malfunction, or cause damage to the unit. • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume and turn off the power to all devices before making any connections. • Noise may be produced if wireless communications
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RE-20_e.book 8 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Making the Connections Mono Output Connection fig.020 AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) Electric Guitar Guitar Amplifier or or Keyboard MTR Mixer fig.030 8
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RE-20_e.book 9 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Making the Connections Stereo Output Connection ■ Mono Input fig.060 AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) Electric Guitar Guitar Amplifier or or Keyboard MTR Mixer ■ Stereo Input fig.070 AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) Guitar Amplifier or Effector + Electric Guitar or MTR Mixer Keyboard 9
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RE-20_e.book 10 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Making the Connections Connecting to SEND/RETURN With Guitar Amps ■ Mono Send/Mono Return fig.060 AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) SEND RETURN Guitar Amplifier Electric Guitar ■ Mono Send/Stereo Return fig.070 AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) SEND RETURN R RETURN L Guitar Amplifier Electric Guitar 10
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RE-20_e.book 11 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Making the Connections Connecting to an MTR or Mixer If you want to turn off output of the direct sound—for example when connecting to a mixer’s SEND/RETURN—set the DIRECT switch to OFF. ■ Mono Send/Mono Return fig.060 Set DIRECT switch to OFF AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) SEND RETURN MTR Mixer ■ Stereo Send/Stereo Return fig.070 Set DIRECT switch to OFF AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) RETURN R RETURN L SEND R SEND L MTR Mi
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RE-20_e.book 12 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Operating the RE-20 Basic Operation For this demonstration of using the pedals, first press the EFFECT ON/OFF pedal to switch on the effect (ON/OFF indicator lit), and set the DIRECT switch to ON. fig.080 1 2 3 9 4 5 6 7 8 1. Set the knobs as shown in the figure. 2. Using the INPUT VOLUME knob 8 and the volume control on the connected device, adjust the input level so that the PEAK LEVEL indicator 9 lights momentarily when
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RE-20_e.book 13 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Operating the RE-20 Adjusting the Input Adjusting the Volume of Volume the Echo’s Repeat The input level can be adjusted with the You can adjust the volume of the repeating echo sound (amount of feedback) with the INPUT VOLUME knob 8 . 5 INTENSITY knob . * The input level can be adjusted with the INPUT VOLUME knob regardless of whether the effect is switched on or off. Adjusting the Tone of the Echo (BASS, TREBLE) Switching the
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RE-20_e.book 14 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Operating the RE-20 Setting the Delay Time with the TAP Pedal (Tap Delay Time) 1. Using the MODE SELECTOR knob, select the Variation mode for which the tap delay time is to be set. * For more on the playback heads for which the tap delay time is set, and the maximum values of the settings, refer to “About the Variation Mode” (p. 18). 2. Press the TAP pedal two or more times at the tempo you want to set. This sets the tap
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RE-20_e.book 15 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Operating the RE-20 2. Release the TAP pedal. The pitch of the oscillating sound starts to fall, and the original echo sound returns. The TAP indicator lights when the twist effect is finished. * Once the TAP pedal is released, changing the repeat rate or intensity cancels the twist effect. The setting is then changed to the value set with the knob or expression pedal. * Adjusting the MODE SELECTOR knob while the twist ef
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RE-20_e.book 16 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Operating the RE-20 Control Using an Expression Pedal You can control the following functions with an expression pedal (Roland EV-5; sold separately) connected to the EXP PEDAL jack on the rear panel. REPEAT RATE: The echo interval becomes shorter as the toe of the expression pedal is pressed further. In Long mode, the range for the Repeat Rate setting is twice that of Normal mode. INTENSITY: The Intensity increases as the toe of the ex
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RE-20_e.book 17 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Operating the RE-20 Setting the Function of the Expression Pedal 1. Turn off the RE-20. * Disconnecting the plug from the INPUT A/MONO jack switches off the power. 2. While holding down the TAP pedal, turn on the power to the RE-20. The virtual tape display flashes, and then remains lit. * Connecting the plug to the INPUT A/MONO jack switches on the power. 3. Turn the MODE SELECTOR knob to select a function for the expression ped
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RE-20_e.book 18 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 About the Variation Mode You can use the MODE SELECTOR knob to switch among the twelve Variation modes, which offer different combinations of echo and reverb. REPEAT REVERB ECHO MODE REVERB SELECTOR ONLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 ● ● ● ● ● Play- back 2 ● ● ● ● ● ● Heads 3 ● ● ● ● ● ● REVERB ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● : On : The playback heads set with the tap delay times REPEAT (MODE SELECTOR knob “1”–“4”) : Echo o
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RE-20_e.book 19 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 About the Roland SPACE ECHO RE-201 The Roland SPACE ECHO RE-201 is a reverb-equipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. About the Configuration of the Tape Echo/Reverb The tape echo section features an erase head, record head, and three playback heads arranged sequentially at equal intervals, such that a sound is played back three times at equal intervals. The three playback heads are switched with the MODE SELECTOR knob, making it possibl
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RE-20_e.book 20 ページ ２００７年６月８日 金曜日 午後４時３２分 Troubleshooting Power doesn’t come on Sound is distorted ❍ Is the guitar or keyboard connected correctly ❍ Are the INTENSITY knob and INPUT to the INPUT A/MONO jack? VOLUME knob positioned correctly? → Check the connections again (p. 7–p. 11). → Sounds may become distorted with the knob at certain settings. Turn down the INTENSITY * The power will not turn on without a plug knob and
