BOSS HA-5 Manual
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1. Headphone An adaptor will be required for setting f recording onto a tape read the instructions of the tape recorder for proper output up a headphones with 1 4 phone plug level connection cords etc Applied Connections Using 1 HA 5 Using a minus one music tape you can practice the guitar etc 4 Mf z Ee 7 Headphone To INPUT with MIC l 1 r Keyboard 22 To CASSETTE IN FJ CK Se A ey Col Headphone Stereo Cassette Tape Recorder etc lt For Recording gt Connecting the tape recorder to the PHONES Jack on the HA 5 you can record in stereo For the set up you need stereo mini cord or stereo mini to stereo pin cord For the details refer to the instructions of the tape recorder you use By connecting a tape recorder to the CASSETTE IN Jack dubbing and other tape arranging is made pos sible Tape Recorder alara for recording z ar a To PHONES joc dl mik i L TETN l To CASSETTE IN 1 i Cg o Headphone Stereo for play back Setting up with Amplifiers When the P BUS Jack is plugged in the Chorus or Delay effect is not obtained If you wish to monitor in stereo connect it to the PHONES Jack Here using the Chorus effect may turn out interest ing Mini Speaker with Power Amplifier Guitar Amplifie2. A Names and Functions Seoss PI B HEADPHONE AMP HA 5 Yy GAIN DRIVE Slider When the NORMAL OVERDRIVE Switch is set to the NORMAL position this slider serves as an input level control and when set to the OVERDRIVE position serves as an Overdrive level control At the NORMAL position BUS MUTE Switch This switch is used to reduce the Bus Line level During the session if any of the players depresses this switch all sounds will be muted so that the player is able to talk with other players RATE DEPTH Sliders These sliders function only when the SHORT DELAY CHORUS Switch is set to the CHORUS position RATE Raising this slider quickens and deepens the Chorus ef fect DEPTH Raising this slider deepens the Chorus effect When tuning set the both sliders to zero When two sets of HA 5S are con nected by their BUS Lines using the Chorus effect may turn out effective MIC VOLUME Slider This is to control the microphone volume Raising this slider increases the volume If the microphone is not used set this slider to zero BASS TREBLE Sliders Raising the BASS Slider emphasizes Bass low range response and raising the TREBLE Slider emphasizes Treble high range response VOLUME Slider This is to control the volume of the instru ment you use Raising the slider in creases the volume The GAIN DRIVE Slider controls the input level of the instrumen
3. HEADPHONE AMP Play Bus INSTRUCTIONS The HA 5 is a Stereo Headphone Amplifier with various attractive fe atures e You can practice the guitar or keyboard by connecting the HA 5 to a Pocketable cassette player or Rhythm Machine and playing along with it Provided with the bi directional BUS Line Jack it is possible to connect the HA 5 to another HA 5 just by using a conventional audio cable with 1 4 phone plugs Therefore jam session is now easily practicable anywhere e itis even possible to set up more than three sets of the HA 5 s at a time e Featuring various effects such as Overdrive stereo Chorus Which is equivalent to MODE 1 of the BOSS Chorus CE 3 stereo Short delay and Tone Controls TREBLE BASS the HA 5 offers extremely wide variation of sound creation Moreover Quick Response Noise Reduc tion circuit enables clear sound reproduction e The MIC Jack can be used for both vocal and communication during the session e While the MUTE Switch is depressed you can mute the sound level of the instrument This function is useful for the players communicati on during the session e The HAS can also be used as a monitor amplifier and pre amplifier e Hanging the HA 5 on your belt you can act more freely and com fortably e AC and Battery powered system is adopted Please read these instructions carefully s MM T L A ae o OM A gt t i L Bil _A im
4. eed an adaptor or phone to mini plug etc depending on what you are to set up to the HA 5 Please study each jack on the HA 5 and use a proper plug With the Headphone RH 11M Mu 2 POWER Indicator This indicator lights when the HA 5 is turned on If this fails to light or becomes dimmer the cells should be replaced Microphone Tape Recorder for play back Te An adaptor will be required for setting up a microphone with 1 4 phone plug For Recording Connecting to 2 l NORMAL OVERDRIVE Switch This switch is used to select either Over drive or direct sound If you wish to obtain direct sound of the instrument set this switch to NORMAL and if Overdrive sound set to OVERDRIVE The Overdrive effect or input level can be controlled with the GAIN DRIVE Slider CHORUS SHORT DELAY Switch At CHORUS position The stereo Chorus effect which is equi valent to the MODE in the BOSS Chorus CE 3 is available The rate and depth of the effect can be controlled with the RATE and DEPTH sliders At SHORT DELAY position The Short delay effect is obtained The Signal from the P BUS Jack does not take on the Chorus or Delay effect Monitoring the effect sound however is possible n other words only the signal from the PHONES Jack takes on the Chorus or Delay effect Guitar Keyboard Another HA 5 for recording a Tape Deck AC Adaptor
5. lease be sure to use the BOSS AC Adaptor PSA 120 220 or 240 depending on the voltage system in your country If you use the one other than these the HA 5 may not function properly or even break down Specifications Power Consumption Controls Switches Jacks Input Impedance Input Output Impedance Dimensions Weight Accessory DC9V AA Cell x 6 AC Adaptor BOSS PSA 120 220 or 240 DC9V 30mA at no signal to 100mA max GAIN DRIVE VOLUME BASS TREBLE MIC VOLUME RATE DEPTH POWER NORMAL OVERDRIVE SHORT DELAY CHORUS BUS MUTE MIC Monaural Mini CASSETTE In Stereo Mini PHONES A B Stereo Mini P BUS Monaural 1 4 phone INPUT Monaural 1 4 phone DC9V In Input 470 k0 MIC 2 2 kN Cassette In 47 kQ P BUS 10 kQ Appropriate Headphone Impedance 8 to 300 Q 90 VV x 120 H x 42 D mm 31 2x411 16 x19 16in 350g 120oz including the batte ries Belt Clip x1 BOSS original Stereo Headphones with Microphone provide with MIC ON OFF Switch RH 11M Specifications are subject to change without notice UB0SS Products of Roland HA 5 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 93 DEC A 3 i gt Roland 10411
6. r O l Mini Speaker with Power Amplifier To INPU m peysa To PHONES There are many more other ways of using the HA 5 e g as a pre amplifier a monitor during live perfor mance a buffer amplifier etc Please enjoy the variations Using more than 2 HA 5 s t is possible to hook up a tape recorder or rhythm machine etc for the session While the BUS Line is being used the cassette sound turns out monaural INPUT To Effect To P BUS To P BUSEEEE Rhythm Mach ne 0 00001 L IN Cassette Tape Recorder f using more than two HA 5 s at a time use a multiple jack such as BOSS J 5 to split the BUS Line To P BUS To PHONES TEIN om Important If the HA 5 is not to be used for a long period of time please remove all the cells If not battery leakage may cause serious trouble If the battery voltage drops the effect becomes inferior or no sound comes out To prevent this replace the cells Please be sure to re place with a complete new set and never leave the old cells Also please do not mix different kinds of cells Please avoid operating the HA 5 in extreme heat or humidity or where it may be affected by dust 2 Remove the Battery Cover and replace the cells with a new set Please make sure that polarities of the cells are correct Return the cover Battery Replacment Use six AA dry cells i AC Adaptor P
7. t you use Raising this slider increases th volume At the OVERDRIVE position As you raise the GAIN DRIVE Slider the Overdrive effect will become stronger MIC Jack This can be used to connect any type of microphones e g the michrophone of the headphones such as BOSS RH 11M CASSETTE IN Jack This is to connect to the tape recorder or Pocketable cassette player etc Then it is possible to play back the cassette tape and lsten in stereo Adjust the volume with the control on the tape recorder or Pocketable cas sette player etc When the P BUS Jack is plugged in e g during the session the cassette sound is monaural Just in this case the Chorus cr Delay effect is available INPUT Jack This is to connect an instrument such as an electric guitar P BUS Jack This is the jack to connect the HA 5 to another HA 5 just by using a conventional audio cable with 1 4 phone plugs DC 9V Jack This is to connect the AC Adaptor BOSS PSA 120 220 or 240 PHONES Jacks A B These are provided to connect Stereo Headphones It is also possible to connect a tape recorder and record the performance Please be sure the connection cord is an appropriate one Moreover these can be used to connect to a speaker provided with power amplifier or guitar amplifier to hear the sound SHORT POWER NORMAL DELAY POWER Switch Connection Types of The Jacks Monaural 1 4 phone You may n
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