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Manual Boss Audio Systems OC-20G

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Page 2 - Installing Batteries

2 Installing Batteries Insert the included batteries as shown in figure, being careful to orient the batteries correctly. fig.02 • 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 tocontrols. Also, you ...

Page 3 - Making the Connections; Selection Switch; SYNTH VOL Knob; Connecting

3 Making the Connections About the GK-2A To use the OC-20G with a guitar equipped with the GK-2A (or other GK-compatible guitar), you will need an optional GK cable.Refer to the GK-2A Owner’s Manual for instructions on installing the GK-2A. S1/S2 Switch The GK-2A’s S1/S2 switches correspond to this ...

Page 4 - Turning On the Power

4 Making the Connections • To get the best performance from the instrument, set your amp to “Clean” (no distortion). • When connecting the instrument to a guitar amp, make the necessary adjustments to get the most suitable tone. When recording direct, use this with a COSM amp(GT-3, GP-20 etc.). • Wh...

Page 5 - Operating Instructions; Using the Pedals

5 Operating Instructions Using the Pedals fig.04 “MASTER: ON” and “DISTORTION: OFF” are selected when the power is turned on. Master is toggled on and off by stepping on the MASTER On/Off pedal.When switched on, the GK effect sound is output.When off, the output from the divided pickup is muted, and...

Page 6 - Panel Operations

6 Operating Instructions Panel Operations In order to follow along with the instructions given here, you should start out by havingMaster switched ON (depress the MASTER On/Off pedal and confirm that the MASTERON/OFF indicator has lighted). Also, step on the Distortion On/Off pedal to switch OFFdist...

Page 7 - Part Names and Functions; Front Panel; OCTAVE

7 Part Names and Functions Front Panel OCTAVE fig.06 OCTAVE LEVEL Knob Adjusts the volume of the octave sound. STRING SELECT Knob Select the strings to which the octave sound is to be added. ALL: The octave sound is added to all of the strings. 2–6: The octave sound is added to strings 2–6. 3–6: The...

Page 8 - DISTORTION

8 Part Names and Functions DISTORTION fig.07 TONE Knob Adjusts the tone quality of the distortion sound. DISTORTION Knob Adjusts the amount of distortion. LEVEL Knob Adjusts the distortion volume.

Page 10 - Rear Panel

10 Part Names and Functions Rear Panel fig.9 GUITAR RETURN Jack This is an input jack for connecting another effects device, electric guitar, or other instrument.When connected to this jack, you can use sounds other than the normal pickup when Master is off, and for the Mix sounds when Master is on....

Page 11 - Application Examples; Using in Combination with Other Effect Devices

11 Application Examples Using in Combination with Other Effect Devices fig.10 External Effector OUTPUT INPUT Guitar Amp Guitar with GK-2A or other GK-compatible guitar AC Adaptor PSA-series(sold separately)

Page 13 - Using in Combination with the GR-33

13 Application Examples Using in Combination with the GR-33 fig.12 US-20 GR-33 Power Amp + Speaker guitar amp simulator: ON GK GK IN MIX OUT RETURN Guitar with GK-2A or other GK-compatible guitar AC Adaptor PSA-series (sold separately)

Page 14 - Troubleshooting; The power doesn’t come on.

14 Troubleshooting The power doesn’t come on. ❍ Is the external device connected correctly to the OUTPUT jack? ➔ Check the connections again. * When running off batteries, the unit won’t switch on unless there’s something plugged into the OUTPUT jack. This helps conserve the batteries. ❍ Have the ba...

Page 15 - No effects are being applied.

15 Troubleshooting No effects are being applied. ❍ Is the GK-2A’s selection switch set to “MIX?” ➔ When set to “GUITAR” or “SYNTH,” the necessary signals may not beinput to the unit, which may prevent effects from being applied. ❍ No effects are applied to sounds input to GUITAR RETURN and normal pi...

Page 16 - Sample Settings; Warm Octave Sound

16 Sample Settings Warm Octave Sound fig.13 Acoustic Sound (String 5, 6: Bass) fig.14 Heavy Distortion Sound fig.15

Page 17 - Specifications

17 Specifications OC-20G: GK EFFECT Controls Master On/Off PedalDistortion On/Off PedalTYPE KnobSTRING SELECT KnobOCTAVE LEVEL KnobGK LEVEL KnobDISTORTION KnobTONE KnobLEVEL KnobNORMAL PU MIX Switch Indicator POWER Indicator (serves also as battery check indicator)MASTER ON/OFF IndicatorDISTORTION O...

Page 19 - Read this information ”USING THE UNIT SAFELY“

19 Read this information ”USING THE UNIT SAFELY“ 008b • Use only the specified AC adaptor, and make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their...

Page 21 - Read this information “IMPORTANT NOTES”; IMPORTANT NOTES; Power Supply: Use of Batteries; Placement

21 Read this information “IMPORTANT NOTES” IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 18–20, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate l...

Page 22 - Maintenance

22 IMPORTANT NOTES Maintenance 401a • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry c...

Page 23 - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

23 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlem...