Boss DD-7 Digital Delay, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual DC AC AC BATTERY POWERED FET DD 7_e book 1 ページ ２００８年３月７日 金曜日 午前１１時１８分 ...

Page 2: ...ssured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature pro vided by your new unit this manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference A battery is supplied with the unit The life of this battery may be limited however since its primary purpose was to enable testing Copyright 2008 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this pu...

Page 3: ...ssic BOSS DM 2 analog delay pedal Features two new stereo modes in addition to 2 in 2 out true stereo connections Provides stereo effects like Panning and Effect Direct Parameters can be controlled using an optional expression pedal Roland EV 5 The delay time can be set in realtime by pressing an optional footswitch FS 5U or the built in pedal to input the tempo 1 The delay time that can be set va...

Page 4: ... should the line voltage be interrupted power blackout or power cord disconnection Use only the specified AC adaptor PSA series If the AC adaptor is connected while power is on the power supply is drawn from the AC adaptor 2 CHECK Indicator This is a combination indicator which indi cates whether the effect is on or off indicates the various functions p 12 20 and func tions as the battery check in...

Page 5: ...rding to how it is connected Refer to Setting the Output Method p 16 4 INPUT A MONO Jack INPUT B Jack These jacks accept input signals coming from a guitar some other musical instru ment or another effects unit The unit s functions differ according to how it is connected Refer to Setting the Output Method p 16 The INPUT A MONO and INPUT B jacks double as power switches Power to the unit is turned ...

Page 6: ...rew is loosened the pedal will open allowing you to change the battery For instructions on changing the battery refer to Changing the Battery p 22 fig 02 8 E LEVEL Effect Level Knob This adjusts the volume of the effect sound Turn the knob clockwise to increase the effect sound When set at the three o clock position the effect is played at the same volume as the direct sound When the E LEVEL knob ...

Page 7: ...is adjusts the delay time Turning the knob clockwise lengthens the delay time This cannot be used in HOLD mode The delay times that can be set vary according to the position of the MODE knob 11 MODE Knob This switches the delay effect Ordinary Delay The delay time is doubled when the DD 7 is connected for long delay output For more infor mation refer to Long p 17 MODE Knob Delay Time 3200 ms 800 3...

Page 8: ...is produces a pleasant chorus effect by adding a small amount of undulations to the effect sound ANALOG The sound changes progressively with each repetition of the repeat sound This tone is modeled on the BOSS DM 2 Compact Delay REVERSE This delay produces an effect like playing back a tape in reverse You can adjust the E LEVEL knob setting to get two different kinds of effect Effect Sound Direct ...

Page 9: ...ts by changing how the connections are made For more information refer to Setting the Output Method p 16 Footswitch FS 5U Expression Pedal Roland EV 5 AC Adaptor PSA series optional Electric Guitar Guitar Amplifier Keyboard DD 7_e book 9 ページ ２００８年３月７日 金曜日 午前１１時１８分 ...

Page 10: ... with resistors are used the sound level may be extremely low or impossible to hear For information on cable specifications contact the manufacturer of the cable If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used normal operation will continue should the line voltage be interrupted power blackout or power cord disconnection Once the connections have been completed p 9 turn on pow...

Page 11: ...ng how the connections are made For more information refer to Setting the Output Method p 16 2 Select the mode Use the MODE knob to select the mode to be used Operations vary according to the mode Refer to each operation 3 Adjust the delay time Adjust the delay time with the D TIME knob 4 Adjust the feedback level Use the F BACK knob to adjust the feedback level or how much the sound is repeated O...

Page 12: ...d down the pedal switch for at least two seconds the CHECK indicator lights green When an optional external footswitch the FS 5U is connected to the TEMPO EXP jack you won t be able to enter TEMPO mode by pressing the built in pedal 3 Begin inputting the tempo Press the pedal switch in time with the song tempo the CHECK indicator flashes red and green The timing with which you press the pedal is c...

Page 13: ...rity switch toward the jack The FS 5L cannot be used 2 Select the mode Use the MODE knob to select the mode to be used Inputting the tempo is not possible in HOLD mode 3 Start inputting the tempo Press the pedal switch in time with the song s tempo Effect off CHECK indicator flashes red effect on CHECK indicator flashes red and green The timing with which you press the pedal is converted to quarte...

Page 14: ...ith the interval with which you press the pedal When the mode is MODULATE ANALOG or REVERSE the effect at the position of the MODE knob is applied to the delay sound Rhythm Used in Pressing the Pedal MODE 3200 ms MODE 800 ms MODE 200 ms MODE 50 ms MODE MODULATE ANALOG REVERSE DD 7_e book 14 ページ ２００８年３月７日 金曜日 午前１１時１８分 ...

Page 15: ... switch 3 When recording is finished playback starts Press the built in pedal switch a second time to stop recording Playback of what you recorded begins simultaneously the CHECK indicator flashes green 4 Overdubbing Press the pedal switch during playback to start overdubbing The CHECK indicator flashes orange 5 When overdubbing is finished play back starts Pressing the built in pedal switch durin...

Page 16: ...lay with A input and A B output The panning feature is not available in HOLD mode Effect Direct This produces effect direct output with B input and A B output A effect B direct Switching off the effect outputs the direct sound from A Guitar Amplifier Guitar DD 7 A A B DD 7 Guitar Amplifier Direct sound Effect sound Guitar A B B DD 7_e book 16 ページ ２００８年３月７日 金曜日 午前１１時１８分 ...

Page 17: ...of stereo delay modes For more information refer to Setting the Mode for Stereo Delay p 19 Guitar Amplifier DD 7 A B Guitar 800 3200 ms 3200ms 1600 6400 ms 200 800 ms 800ms 400 1600 ms 50 200 ms 200ms 100 400 ms 1 50 ms 50ms 2 100 ms 20 800 ms MOUDULATE REVERSE 40 1600 ms 40 sec 1 HOLD 40 sec 20 800 ms 300 3200 ms ANALOG 40 1600 ms 600 6400 ms Normal Delay MODE Long Delay Keyboard Guitar Amplifier...

Page 18: ...with B input and A output The direct sound is not output from A regardless of whether the effect is on or off Be sure to lower the output level of any device being connected DD 7 A SEND RETURN INPUT B Guitar Amplifier Guitar DD 7_e book 18 ページ ２００８年３月７日 金曜日 午前１１時１８分 ...

Page 19: ...s en abled and the CHECK indicator lights in orange 3 Select the stereo delay effect Use the MODE knob to select the mode for stereo delay 3200ms This is a completely indepen dent delay for A and B 800ms This is panning delay 200ms This is a stereo delay that im parts spatial broadness to re verberant sound 4 Save the settings Press the built in pedal switch to make the CHECK indicator rapidly fla...

Page 20: ...n pedal to the TEMPO EXP jack set the minimum volume for the connected expression pedal to the MIN position 2 Make the settings for the parameters Turn the E LEVEL F BACK and D TIME knobs to set the maximum values of the ranges you want to control If you don t want to control a particular parameter with the expression pedal set its value to the MIN position You can set only the maximum value of a ...

Page 21: ...ply these to the DD 7 as shown in the figure Mode Sticker This allows you to check the function of each mode Application Sticker This allows you to check the difference in functions according to the input and output connections Application Sticker Mode Sticker DD 7_e book 21 ページ ２００８年３月７日 金曜日 午前１１時１８分 ...

Page 22: ...ew completely 2 Remove the old battery from the battery housing and remove the snap cord con nected to it 3 Connect the snap cord to the new battery and place the battery inside the battery housing Be sure to carefully observe the battery s polarity versus 4 Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on the back of the pedal and then close the pedal Carefully avoid getting the snap cord caught in t...

Page 23: ...the power to the device is on or not Is the battery low or dead Replace with a new battery p 22 The battery that was supplied with the unit is for temporary use intended primarily for testing the unit s operation For extended use we suggest replacing this with an alkaline battery Is the MODE knob set to HOLD In HOLD mode the CHECK indicator is normally off the effect is off This flashes while the ...

Page 24: ... Replace with a new battery p 22 The battery that was supplied with the unit is for temporary use intended primarily for testing the unit s operation For extended use we suggest replacing this with an alkaline battery The CHECK indicator has gone dim Is the specified adaptor PSA series optional properly connected Check the connection once more p 9 Never use any AC adaptor other than one specified ...

Page 25: ...y start to function incorrectly Replace with a new battery p 22 The battery that was supplied with the unit is for temporary use intended primarily for testing the unit s operation For extended use we suggest replacing it with an alkaline battery Could the level of the sound being input be excessive With some guitars distortion may be pro duced Be careful of your guitar s output level Oscillation ...

Page 26: ... effect Hard Riff Sound This provides a delay sound that works well when playing riffs with a hard distortion sound Analog This produces gradual changes in the reverberant sound When the D TIME knob is set near the center posi tion what is produced is equivalent to the maxi mum delay time obtained with the BOSS DM 2 DD 7_e book 26 ページ ２００８年３月７日 金曜日 午前１１時１８分 ...

Page 27: ...nd of two guitars layered together Room Ambience Sound This delay simulates the sound that would be picked up by an ambience mic located on a stand within the room Trick Sound Employs repetitions of delayed sound to create an oscillating sound Unique effects can be obtained by adjusting the D TIME knob Care should be taken since this effect tends to increase the volume DD 7_e book 27 ページ ２００８年３月７日...

Page 28: ...28 Setting Memo DD 7_e book 28 ページ ２００８年３月７日 金曜日 午前１１時１８分 ...

Page 29: ...m Recording Time 40 seconds in HOLD mode Controls Pedal switch E LEVEL knob F BACK knob D TIME knob MODE knob Indicator CHECK indicator Used for indication of TEMPO HOLD and to check battery Connectors INPUT A MONO jack INPUT B jack OUTPUT A MONO jack OUTPUT B jack TEMPO EXP jack AC adaptor jack DC 9 V Power Supply DC 9 V Dry battery 6F22 9 V type carbon Dry battery 6LR61 9 V type alkaline AC Adap...

Page 30: ...cation Sticker Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY IMPORTANT NOTES and Information Dry battery 9 V type 6LR61 The battery that was supplied with the unit is for temporary use intended primarily for testing the unit s operation We suggest replacing this with an alkaline dry cell Options AC adaptor PSA series Footswitch FS 5U Expression pedal Roland EV 5 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms In the interest of product improve...

Page 31: ...o guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equip...

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