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General| Effect Type | Overdrive |
|---|---|
| Input Impedance | 1 M ohm |
| Dimensions | 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm |
| Connectors | INPUT Jack, OUTPUT Jack, AC Adaptor Jack |
| Power Supply | DC 9V: Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V), AC Adaptor |
| Controls | BALANCE, GAIN, LEVEL |
| Accessories | Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V) |
| Current Draw | 10 mA |
| Weight | 440 g (including battery) |
Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (optional BOSS PSA-Series) for continuous power.
Indicates effect ON/OFF status and serves as a battery check indicator.
Used to connect the unit to amplifiers or other audio devices.
This switch turns the effects ON/OFF.
Loosened to open the pedal for battery replacement.
Accepts input signals from instruments or other effects units.
Adjusts the level of the effect sounds for volume balance with clean guitar.
Boosts or cuts higher frequencies; clockwise rotation boosts.
Boosts or cuts lower frequencies; clockwise rotation boosts.
Controls the output balance between Dry (straight) and Overdrive sounds.
Adjusts the gain of the Dry or Overdrive sound; increases distortion depth.
Set knobs as shown in illustration after making necessary connections.
Depress the pedal switch to turn the effect ON; CHECK Indicator should light.
Adjust output balance between Dry and Overdrive sounds using the BALANCE Knob.
Adjust the gain of the Dry or Overdrive sound using the GAIN Knob.
Adjust the tone using the HIGH and LOW EQ Knobs.
Adjust the LEVEL Knob for no volume difference between effect and straight sounds.
Loosen thumbscrew, lift pedal upwards to open unit for battery replacement.
Remove the old battery and its connected snap cord from the housing.
Connect snap cord to new battery and place inside housing, observing polarity.
Slip coil spring onto spring base, then close the pedal securely.
Sample setting for a natural overdrive sound.
Sample setting for a fuzz sound.
Sample setting for driven slapping play.
Sample setting for a picking riff.
Sample setting for a booster sound.
Sample setting for a heavy drive sound.
Sample setting for slapping play.
Sample setting for solo play.
Nominal input and output levels and impedances.
Equivalent input noise level specification.
List of controls (knobs, switch) and indicators.
Details of input, output, and AC adaptor jacks.
Power requirements including battery and AC adaptor.
Current consumption of the unit.
Physical dimensions and weight of the unit.
Included accessories and optional items.
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