Boss Chorus CE-3 - Radio and Television Interference; CE-3 Controls and Functions; Effect Adjustment Controls; Connection Jacks

RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
“Warning - This equipment has bean verifiad to comply with tha limits for a Class B computing devico,
pursuant to Subpart J, of Part 15, of FCC rules
Operation with non certified or non verified equip
mentis likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.’
The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio-frequency energy If it is not
installed and used properly, that is, tn strict accordance with our instructions, it may cause interfer
ence with radio and television reception
This equipment has bean tested and found to comply with tha limits for a Class B computing
dovicoa in secordoaneca with the spocifieations in Subpart J, of Part 15, of FCC Aulas Those tulos ara
designed to provide reasonable protection against such a interference in a residential installation
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation, If this
equipment does causa interfarence to radio or
television reception, which can be determinad by
turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the
following measure:
e Disconnect other devices and thor input/output cables one ato tine If the mtarferenca stops, it
is caused by either the other device or its I/O cable.
These devices usually require Roland designated shielded I/O cables. For Roland devices, you can
obtain the proper shielded cable from your dealer, For non Roland devices, contact the manufacturer
or deater for assistance.
breakers or fuses.)
TV.
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If your equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, you can try to correct
the interference by using one or more of the following measures:
@ Turn the TV or radio antenna until the interference stops.
Move the equipment to one side or the other of the TV or radio
Move the equipment farther away from the TV or radio.
Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the TV or radio. (That is, make
certain the equipment and the radio or television set are on circuits controlled by different circuit
e Consider installing a rooftop television antenna with coaxial cable lead-in between the antenna and
If necessary, you should consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. You may find helpful the following booklet prepared by the Federal Com-
munications Commission:
"How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems”
This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402,
Stock No. 004.:000.00345.4
OUTPUT
jacks
A
&
B
These
are
output
jacks
to
connect
the
ampli-
fier
to.
AC Adaptor jack
This
is
to
connect
the
AC
Adaptor
(BOSS
ACA series) to.
Pedal Switch
This
Pedal
Switch
is
used
to
turn
the
effect
on
or
off.
*
Adopting
the
FET
switching
system,
this
Pedal
Switch
is
released
from
the
click
noise,
which
makes
even
more
successful
studio
recording
possible.
Indicator
If
you
press
the
Pedal,
this
Indicator
lights
up,
displaying
that
the
effect
is
on.
It
goes
out
in
pressing
it
again
showing
that
the
effect
is
off
*1f
the
indicator
fails
to
light
or
become
dim-
mer,
replace
the
battery
with
a
new
one.
Thumb Screw
Loosen this screw when replacing the battery.
* Do not remove the screw from the Pedal.
OPERATION
Set the knobs
as shown left.
2
Press
the
Pedal
Switch
down,
and
the
Indicator
lights
up
displaying
that
the
effect
is
on.
It
goes
out
in
pressing
it
again
showing
that
the
effect
is
off.
If
the
Indicator
fails
to
light
up
or
becomes
dimmer,
replace
the
battery
with
a
new
one.
3
Adjust
the
rate
of
the
effect
by
using
the
RATE
knob.
4
Adjust
the
depth
of
the
effect
by
using
the
DEPTH
knob.
*As
you
turn
the
RATE
knob
clock-
wise,
the
depth
of
the
effect
will
grow
deeper.
5
Select
the
mode
you
like
with
the
STEREO
MODE
switch.
RATE knob
This knob is to control the rate of the chorus
NAME & FUNCTIONS effect. As you turn it clockwise, the rate of
the effect will be quickened.
DEPTH knob
AC ADAPTOR JACK
INDICATOR This knob controls the depth of the effect.
As you turn it clockwise, the depth of the ef-
fect will become deeper.
RATE U i i STEREO STEREO MODE switeh i
Fyi MODE MODE!..... The chorus effect is obtain-
ed from the both A and B output Jacks.
"If using only one amplifier, set this switch
to MODE I| (MONO), and connect it to either
OUTPUT “a: jigi -o INPUT JACK A or B OUTPUT jack.
JACK (A) i
OUTPUT
JACK (B)?
MODE! . . The sound whose pitch changes
alternately will be obtained from the OUT-
PUT jack A, while a normal sound is heard
from the OUTPUT jack B.
* Connect the amplifiers to the OUTPUT
jacks A and B, and the chorus effect is ob-
tained.
“If you use only one amplifier, do not set the
STEREO MODE switch to the MODE II posi-
tion. Otherwise the chorus effect is not
obtained.
THUMB SCREW INPUT jack
This is the input jack used to connect the mu-
sical instrument such as a guitar to.
PEDAL
SWITCH
Important Notes
e
Use
only
the
BOSS
AC
Adaptor
ACA
120,
220
or
240
depending
on
the
voltage
sys
tem
in
your
country.
-
f
—
è
Do
not
use
the
CE-3
in
the
place
of
extreme
heat
or
humidity,
or
where
it
may
be
al-
fected
by
dust.
e
The
battery
(one
Dry
Battery,
9V)
will
last
for
20
to
50
hours
(manganese)
or
35
to
70
hours
(alkaline),
depending
on
the
conditions.
The
use
of
a
BOSS
ACA-Adaptor
and
alkaline
battery
is
recommended
for
a
longer
time
performance.
BOSS AC
To
AC
Adaptor
jack
|
ADAPTOR
SS LEAD GUITAR
BASS GUITAR
co T
CONNECTIONS
Power is
onnie KEY BOARD
the
plug
$
is being
connect- 2
od to the
AMPLIFIER
BOSS
CE-3
Input
jack.
Whan
the
omplifiers
oro
connactad
to
the
QUTPUT
jacks
changing
the
mode.
The
chorus
sound
also
varies
depend
A
and
B,
the
chorus
sound
obtained
in
Mode
|
is
different
ing
on
the
distance
betwen
the
speakers.
Place
the
speak
{from
that
in
Mode
II.
Select
the
chorus
sound
you
like
by
ers
where
you
can
obtain
the
favourite
chorus
sound.
(Remember
to
disconnect
the
plug
from
the
INPUT
jack
when
the
CE-3
is
not
to
be
used
)