Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah - User Manual

Owner’s Manual
DCAC
AC & BATTERY
POWERED
FET

Summary

Key Operating Notes

Power Supply and Placement

Guidance on battery use, AC adapter, and unit placement.

Maintenance and Precautions

Cleaning instructions and handling precautions for the unit.

Panel Overview

Jacks and Indicators

Details on AC adaptor, input/output, EXP/CTL, and CHECK indicator.

Controls and Switches

Explanation of DECAY, MANUAL, SENS knobs, and MODE switch.

Connections and Setup

Connection Setup and Notes

Illustrates wiring for amplifier, guitar, bass, and pedals.

Mode Descriptions

UP, DOWN, SHARP Modes

Explains wah effects in UP, DOWN, and SHARP modes.

HUMANIZER Mode

Describes transforming guitar sound into a human voice.

TEMPO Mode and Settings

Setting the Auto Wah tempo using the pedal or footswitch.

EXP;CTL Jack Usage

Expression Pedal Functionality

How expression pedal controls wah and Humanizer effects.

Footswitch for Tempo Control

Using a footswitch to set tempos in TEMPO mode.

Battery Replacement

Troubleshooting Guide

Power and Sound Issues

Resolving issues like no power, low volume, or distorted sound.

Effect and Tempo Problems

Troubleshooting for knobs not working or tempo input issues.

Technical Specifications

Specifications Details

Details input/output levels, impedance, power, and dimensions.

Safety Guidelines

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Comprehensive safety instructions for operation, handling, and environment.

Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah Specifications

General

Type	Dynamic Wah
Technology	Analog
Modes	Auto, Manual
Input Impedance	1 MΩ
Output Impedance	1 kΩ
Controls	Mode, Sensitivity
Inputs	1 x 1/4"
Outputs	1 x 1/4"
Power Supply	9V DC
Dimensions	73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm / 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches