Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit RT-20 du fabricant Boss Audio Systems
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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS RT-20 Rotary Sound Processor. 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.
2 Contents Main Features .................................................. 1 Installing Batteries ........................................... 3 Making the Connections ................................... 4 Mono Connection .............................
3 Installing Batteries Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these batteries may be limited, however, since their primary purpose was to enable testing. Insert the included batteries as shown in figure, being careful to orient the batteries correctly.
4 Making the Connections • The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type. • Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit.
5 Making the Connections Mono Connection ■ Guitar fig.020 ■ Keyboard fig.030 Electric Guitar Guitar Amp AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) Set DRIVE TYPE switch to GUITAR Keyboard MTR Mixer S.
6 Making the Connections Stereo Connection ■ Guitar fig.060 ■ Keyboard fig.070 Effector Electric Guitar Guitar Amp AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) Set DRIVE TYPE switch to GUITAR Keyboard .
7 Operating the RT-20 Pedal Operation When “ON” When “OFF” Lit Off EFFECT ON/OFF Pedal Alternately switches the effect on or off each time the pedal is pressed.
8 Operating the RT-20 Panel Operation For this description of using the pedals, first press the EFFECT ON/OFF pedal to switch on the effect (ON/OFF indicator lit), and press the SLOW/FAST pedal to switch the setting to SLOW (SLOW/FAST indicator off). In addition, set the knobs to the positions shown in the figure.
9 Operating the RT-20 Adjusting the Balance of the HORN Rotor and BASS rotor volume You can adjust the balance in volume from the horn rotor and bass rotor inside the rotary speaker with the BALANCE knob. fig.081 Adjusting the Rotor’s Rotation Speed You can adjust the rotor rotation speed using the SLOW SPEED and FAST SPEED knobs.
10 Operating the RT-20 Operating the BRAKE You can use the brake to stop the rotation of the rotor. Pressing both of the pedals simultaneously stops the rotation of the rotor.
11 Front Panel Names of Things and What They Do RISE TIME Knob This adjusts the rate at which the rotation changes from slow to fast and vice versa. When this knob is at the center position, the rotary speaker rotation changes at the standard rate. MODE Knob Use this to select the rotary speaker effect from the four available types.
12 Names of Things and What They Do VIRTUAL ROTOR Display This display uses indicators and moving light beams to indicate the rotary speaker effect visually. The HORN rotor is indicated with the red light, the BASS rotor with blue. EFFECT ON/OFF Indicator This lights up when the effect is on.
13 Names of Things and What They Do Mode List The rotary speaker sound is modeled on the famed vintage Leslie 122 speaker. The MODE knob is used to switch between the rotary and overdrive tones. * The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from BOSS.
14 Names of Things and What They Do Rear Panel INPUT Jacks (INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B) These input jacks are used for connecting electric guitars, keyboards, other instruments, and effects processors. Connect mono instruments or effects to the A (MONO) jack.
15 Troubleshooting The power doesn’t come on. ❍ Is the guitar or keyboard connected correctly to the INPUT A (MONO) jack? → Check the connections again (p. 4–p. 6). * When running off batteries, the unit won’t switch on unless there’s something plugged into the INPUT jack.
16 Sample Settings * Set the DRIVE TYPE switch on the rear panel to match the type of instrument being used. ■ STANDARD SOUND ■ TREMOLO CHORUS ■ WILD SPIN ■ UNI-V.
17 Setting Memo.
18 Main Specifications RT-20: Rotary Sound Processor Nominal Input Level -20 dBu Input Impedance 1 M Ω Output Impedance 1 k Ω Recommended Load Impedance 10 k Ω or greater Display VIRTUAL ROTOR C.
19 * This device features light emitting diodes (LEDs), which with certain settings may repeatedly flash on and off at a rapid rate. Some persons may experience headaches or nausea by staring at such flashing lights. Cease looking at the LEDs immediately if this occurs.
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Boss Audio Systems RT-20 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Boss Audio Systems RT-20 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Boss Audio Systems RT-20, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Boss Audio Systems RT-20 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Boss Audio Systems RT-20, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Boss Audio Systems RT-20.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Boss Audio Systems RT-20. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Boss Audio Systems RT-20 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
