Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto RT-20 del fabbricante 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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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Boss Audio Systems RT-20 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Boss Audio Systems RT-20 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Boss Audio Systems RT-20 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Boss Audio Systems RT-20 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Boss Audio Systems RT-20, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Boss Audio Systems RT-20.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Boss Audio Systems RT-20. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Boss Audio Systems RT-20 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
