Roland AC-3 Owner's Manual

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10 Connections When Connecting to a PA System, Recorder, or Similar Equipment fig.10PA SystemRecorderAC AdaptorBOSS PSA-series(sold separately)Electr

11 Connections When Connecting Both to a Guitar Amp and PA System (or Recorder or Similar Equipment) With Effect On The CHECK indicator lights, th

12 Connections With Effect Off The CHECK indicator is off, the guitar sound (with effect off) is output from the AC-3: G.AMP OUT jack, and the out

13 Connections The following shows the correspondence between output jack connection status and the sound output. Output from LINE OUTOutput from G.A

14 Operating the Unit fig.03 1. When you have made the necessary connections (p. 8–p. 12), set the knobs as shown in the illustration. fig.04 2. Depr

15 Operating the Unit fig.06 5. Adjust the breadth of the sound with the BODY knob. fig.07 6. Using the LEVEL knob, adjust the balance of the volume

16 Changing the Battery When the indicator goes dim or no longer lights while an effect is on, it means that the battery is nearly dead and must be r

17TroubleshootingPower won’t come on / CHECK indicator doesn’t light:● Is the specified adaptor (PSA-series; sold separately) properly connected?Check

18Setting SamplesFinger Picking (Single coil, front pickup)fig.13-1Chord Stroke (Single coil, front pickup)fig.13-2Solo Phrase (Single coil, front pic

19Setting Memofig.14fig.14fig.14fig.14

2 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS AC-3 Acoustic Simulator. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING

20Setting Memofig.14fig.14fig.14fig.14

21SpecificationsAC-3: Acoustic SimulatorNominal Input Level... -20 dBuInput Impedance... 1 MΩNominal Output

22SpecificationsCurrent Draw ... 39 mA (DC 9 V)* Expected battery life under continuous use:Carbon: 3 hours, Alkaline: 1

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requir

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3 Main Features ● Effects processor utilizes COSM technology to transform electric guitar input into beautiful acoustic guitar sounds. ● MODE knob al

4 Panel Descriptions fig.01 1. AC Adaptor Jack Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (op-tionally available BOSS PSA-series). By using an AC Adaptor, y

5 Panel Descriptions *If this indicator goes dim or no longer lights while an effect is ON, the battery is near exhaustion and should be replaced imm

6 Panel Descriptions 6. Thumbscrew When this screw is loosened, the pedal will open, allowing you to change the battery. * For instructions on chang

7 Panel Descriptions 10 . BODY Knob This adjusts the resonance of the sound pro-duced by the guitar body, altering the char-acteristic mellowness and

8 Connections * Raise the amp volume only after turning on the power to all connected devices.* The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s

9 Connections When Connecting to a Guitar Amp fig.09AC AdaptorBOSS PSA-series(sold separately)OUT 9V DC/200 mAGuitar Amp Multiple Effects, etc.Electr