Boss KATANA-100/212 Mk II User Manual

This owner’s manual applies to the KATANA-50 Mk II. KATANA-100 Mk II,
KATANA-100/212 Mk II, and KATANA-HEAD Mk II.
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100, 100/212, HEAD only
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100/212, HEAD only
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Owner’s Manual
Guitar Amplier
KATANA-50 Mk II
KTN-50 2
50 W output, 30 cm (12 inch) speaker
KATANA-100 Mk II
KTN-100 2
100 W output, 30 cm (12 inch) speaker
KATANA-100/212 Mk II
KTN-212 2
100 W output, 30 cm (12 inch) speaker x 2
KATANA-HEAD Mk II
KTN-HEAD 2
100 W output, 12 cm (5 inch) speaker
KATANA-50 Mk II
KATANA-100 Mk II
KATANA-100/212 Mk II
KATANA-HEAD Mk II

Boss KATANA-100/212 Mk II Specifications

General

Power Output	100 W
Effects Loop	Yes
XLR Output	No
Speaker Configuration	2 x 12"
Amplifier Models	5 (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown, Acoustic)
Effects	Delay, Reverb
Controls	Gain, Volume, EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble), Master
Inputs	Guitar Input, Aux In
Outputs	Line Out
USB	USB B
Footswitch	GA-FC
Type	Solid State
Construction Material	Wood
Power Control	0.5 W, 50 W, 100 W

Summary

Using the Unit Safely

General Safety Warnings and Symbols

Covers important safety instructions regarding fire, electric shock, and injury prevention, including symbol explanations.

Power Cord and Outlet Safety

Ensures safe use by detailing correct power cord grounding, plug, outlet connections, and overseas usage guidelines.

Safe Operation and Environment Guidelines

Guidelines for safe placement, operation environment, handling to prevent damage, and child safety.

Important Operational Notes

Power Cord and Equipment Handling Cautions

Essential cautions for safely disconnecting cords, cleaning plugs, handling wet plugs, and routing cables to prevent entanglement.

Panel Descriptions - Top Panel

Input and Amplifier Section Controls

Details the input jack, amplifier type selection, gain, and volume controls.

Equalizer and Master Control Sections

Effects and Power Control Features

Panel Descriptions - Rear Panel Connectivity

Power Input and Speaker Output

Effects Loop and Stereo Expansion

Audio Outputs, Power Amp In, and MIDI

Panel Descriptions - External Interfaces

Foot Control and Footswitch Connections

Details footswitch, expression pedal, and GA-FC connections for channel switching and effect control.

Operational Procedures and Settings

Expression Pedals and Footswitch Operations

Power Management and Factory Reset

Using the Effects

Selecting and Adjusting Built-in Effects

How to select and adjust the depth of various effects like Booster, Mod, Delay, FX, and Reverb.

Dedicated Software for Effects Management

Utilizing dedicated software to download, edit, and back up effects and internal settings.

Main Specifications - Core Features

Power Output and Input Level Specifications

Speaker, Controls, and Indicator Specifications