Boss SY-200, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...this unit carefully read USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY and Owner s Manual p 17 After reading keep the document s where it will be available for immediate reference 2021 Roland Corporation ...

Page 2: ...turn the knob Turn the knob to switch between memories 1 128 p 7 To change a value in larger steps turn a knob while pressing it ENTER press the knob Press this knob to confirm the setting or perform other tasks 3 1 3 knobs Use these knobs to set the parameter values shown in the screen To change a value in larger steps turn a knob while pressing it ...

Page 3: ...ange and initialize the memories p 7 6 D LEVEL knob This adjusts the volume of the direct sound 7 E LEVEL knob This adjusts the volume of the effect sound synth sound 8 VARIATION knob This selects variations for the type that is selected 9 Type knob Use this knob to switch between different synth sound types Type Explanation LEAD Suitable for playing solos or leads PAD Soft sounds used as sonic fi...

Page 4: ...itch function with the FUNCTION ON OFF FUNCTION CTL FUNCTION parameter Rear Panel To prevent malfunction and equipment failure always turn down the volume and turn off all the units before making any connections A B C D E F A INPUT jack Connect your guitar bass or effect unit here Turning on off the power The INPUT jack also serves as the power switch The power turns on when you insert a plug into...

Page 5: ...unction using the SEND RETURN parameter C OUTPUT jack Connect this jack to your amp or monitor speakers D CTL 2 3 EXP jack Using the jack as CTL 2 3 You can connect a footswitch sold separately FS 5U FS 6 or FS 7 and assign it to control a variety of functions p 9 Using the jack as EXP You can connect an expression pedal EV 30 Roland EV 5 or similar sold separately and use it to control the volume...

Page 6: ...nal MIDI device to switch between memories on this unit Do not connect an audio device here Doing so will cause malfunctions H USB port Connect your computer using a commercially available USB cable that supports USB 2 0 Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device Charge only cables cannot transmit data Used only for updating programs ...

Page 7: ... Edits the character 2 knob Moves the cursor 3 knob Changes the character type MENU button Delete one character 4 Press the MEMORY knob The current settings are saved Switching Between Memories Here s how to recall a saved memory 1 Turn the MEMORY knob The memory number changes in ascending order 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 128 MEMO 5 5 Hold down the MEMORY knob to switch between screen displays Memory number d...

Page 8: ... EXCHANGE 4 Turn the 1 knob to select the memory to exchange 5 Press the MEMORY knob This exchanges the memories you selected in steps 1 and 4 Initializing a Memory You can return initialize a memory to its standard settings This is useful when you want to create a new tone from scratch 1 Turn the MEMORY knob to select the memory to initialize 2 Press the MENU and EXIT buttons at the same time The...

Page 9: ...3 and MIDI PC MAP p 14 operate the unit as shown in Saving to a Memory p 7 If you do not do this the changes are lost when you switch memories 5 Press the EXIT button The unit exits MENU mode Assigning functions to an external pedal You can connect a footswitch FS 5U FS 6 or FS 7 sold separately to the CTL 2 3 EXP jack and use it to tap input the tempo or to switch memories The settings for this a...

Page 10: ... ON OFF 5 5 TOGGLE Switches the effect with each press of the switch 5 5 MOMENT Switches the effect only while the switch is pressed MEMORY 5 5 INC Increments the memory number according to the MEMORY EXTENT MIN MAX setting 5 5 DEC Decrements the memory number according to the MEMORY EXTENT MIN MAX setting 5 5 1 128 Switches to the specified memory PREF 5 5 MEMORY Changes the settings per memory 5...

Page 11: ...over which the pitch changes Parameter Value SW MODE Sets how the switch operates 5 5 TOGGLE Switches the effect with each press of the switch 5 5 MOMENT Switches the effect only while the switch is pressed This cannot be selected when FUNCTION is set to MEMORY or TAP PREF 5 5 MEMORY Changes the settings per memory 5 5 SYSTEM Makes the settings the same for all memories MEMO Hold the MEMORY CTL 1 ...

Page 12: ...EF 5 5 MEMORY Changes the settings per memory 5 5 SYSTEM Makes the settings the same for all memories Here s how to set the multi settings 1 Set the minimum MIN value using the 1 2 3 D LEVEL and E LEVEL knobs 2 Press the MEMORY knob 3 Set the maximum MAX value using the 1 2 3 D LEVEL and E LEVEL knobs 4 Press the MEMORY knob SEND RETURN Sets the function for the SEND RETURN jack Parameter Value SE...

Page 13: ... the EXP PEDAL s FUNCTION is carried over when memories are switched ON OFF You can adjust this if the EXP PEDAL s PREF parameter is set to MEMORY MIDI Parameter Value RX CH Specifies the MIDI receive channel If this is OFF MIDI messages are not received 1 16 OFF TX CH Specifies the MIDI transmit channel If this is OFF MIDI messages are not transmitted When set to Rx the unit transmits on the same...

Page 14: ...via the MIDI IN connector the tempo synchronizes to the MIDI clock If you re using the SY 200 as a remote device choose AUTO CLOCK OUT Sets whether to output the internal clock ON OFF Parameter Value MIDI THRU Specifies whether MIDI messages received at the MIDI IN connector are retransmitted as is from the MIDI OUT connector ON or are not retransmitted OFF ON OFF MIDI PC MAP Use the program chang...

Page 15: ...event malfunction and damage If operating this unit on batteries please use alkaline batteries Even if batteries are installed the unit will turn off if you connect or disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet while the unit is turned on or if you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit When this occurs unsaved data may be lost You must turn off the power before you connect or discon...

Page 16: ... mm 4 W x 5 7 16 D x 2 1 2 H inches excluding rubber feet 101 W x 138 D x 65 H mm 4 W x 5 7 16 D x 2 9 16 H inches including rubber foot Weight 700 g 1 lb 9 oz including batteries Accessories Owner s Manual Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY Alkaline battery AA LR6 x 3 Rubber foot x 4 Options sold separately AC adaptor PSA S series Footswitch FS 5U Dual footswitch FS 6 FS 7 Expression pedal FV 500H FV ...

Page 17: ...rs in some cases such as when the memory section is physically damaged restoration of the stored content may be impossible Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost Additional Precautions Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure incorrect operation etc To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of d...

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