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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 1
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS ME-20 Guitar Multiple Effects. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” . These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gain ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 2
2 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ......................................................................................................... 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. ...................................................................... ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 3
3 011 • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. ......................................................................................................... 012c • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request ser ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 4
4 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing mac ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 5
5 IMPORTANT NOTES 553 • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. 556 • When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 6
6 Contents Main Features ....................1 IMPORTANT NOTES ............4 Names of Things and What They Do .............................7 Front Panel..................................... 7 Rear Panel ................................... 10 Installing Batteries ...........11 Connections .....................12 Turning On the Power ................ ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 7
7 Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel fig.ME-20-front-panel.eps_70 1. Parameter Knobs These adjust parameters selected with the effect buttons and EZ EDIT button. You can check a parameter’s current value by holding down its effect select button and turning the knob (this displays the value without adjusting it). 3 4 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 1 ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 8
8 Names of Things and What They Do 2. Effect Select Indicators Show effects you can set using the parameter knobs. 3. Effect Select Buttons Press these buttons to select the effect whose settings you want to change. 4. EZ EDIT Indicator Shows whether EZ EDIT is on or off. 5. EZ EDIT Button Press this to use EZ EDIT (p. 22). 6. Display Shows the val ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 9
9 Names of Things and What They Do 9. / Buttons Use these to adjust parameters in the various operating modes. Manual mode: NS THRESHOLD Memory mode: Bank (NS THRESHOLD when editing patches) TUNER: Reference pitch 10. WAH Indicator Shows whether the wah effect is on or off. 11. OD/DS SOLO Indicator Shows whether the solo sound is on or off. 12. OD/ ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 10
10 Names of Things and What They Do Rear Panel ME-20-rear-panel.eps_70 1. SECURITY LOCK ( ) http://www.kensington.com/ 2. INPUT Jack Connect your guitar here. * The INPUT jack doubles as a power switch. Inserting a plug into the INPUT jack turns on the power; the power is switched off when the plug is disconnected. Be sure to unplug the cable from ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 11
11 Installing Batteries Insert the batteries as shown in figure, being careful to orient the batteries correctly. fig.replace-battery.eps_38 • When the batteries run down, “bt” appears in the display. When this occurs, install new batteries. • When turning the unit over, place some newspapers, magazines, or other suitable material under the ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 12
12 Connections fig.ME-20-connect-e.eps_70 * When using an AC adaptor, be sure to use only the specified type (PSA series). Using an adaptor other than the specified type may cause malfunction. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume and turn off the power to all devices before making any conn ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 13
13 Connections Turn on power to the various devices in the order specified. Turning on devices in the wrong order may cause malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. Turning On the Power 1. Completely turn down the volume on all devices and connect the external devices. * Don’t insert the plug into the INPUT jack yet. 2. Insert the ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 14
14 Tuning the Guitar (Bypass/Tuner) The ME-20 features a built-in chromatic auto-tuner that allows you to tune your guitar easily without changing any of your connections. Additionally, in Tuner mode, the sound output is the same as the input sound, with no effects applied (bypass). You can use the expression pedal to turn down the volume, making i ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 15
15 Tuning the Guitar (Bypass/Tuner) fig.7seg-tuner3.eps 4. First do a rough tuning so that the name of the note for the string appears in the display. (General Tuning) 5. Tune each string more accurately until both of the tuning guides are lit. * The larger the difference between the pitch of the string you’re playing and the correct pitch for th ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 16
16 Introduction to Effects and Parameters About the Effect Connection Sequence The optimal sequence for connecting effects is determined automatically based on the effect settings. OD/DS SOLO The OD/DS effect sound is switched to a sound suited for solo performances. Turning on the OD/DS SOLO effect sound makes the OD/DS effect come on as well, eve ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 17
17 Introduction to Effects and Parameters OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion) This effect uses distortion to add unique characteristics to a sound and allows you to sustain the sound. OD/DS Type List fig.FX-ODDS.eps_50 fig.FX-ODDS2.eps_90 TYPE Descriptions 1: OVERDRIVE A sweet, mild distortion like that of a tube amp. 2: BLUES A unique type of overdrive t ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 18
18 Introduction to Effects and Parameters MOD (Modulation) This effect broadens and adds an undulation effect to the sound. MOD Type List fig.FX-MOD.eps_50 fig.FX-MOD2.eps_90 TYPE Descriptions 1: CHORUS This effect adds a subtle wavering to the sound, transforming it into a beautiful sound with breadth and body. 2: PHASER This creates a sound with ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 19
19 Introduction to Effects and Parameters DELAY These are spatial effects that let you to do things like make the sound thicker or create special effects by adding delayed sound or reverb to the input sound. DELAY Type List fig.FX-DELAY.eps_50 fig.FX-DELAY2.eps_90 TYPE Descriptions 1: 0 – 99 ms DELAY Delay sound with a delay time from 0 to 99 ms. ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 20
20 Introduction to Effects and Parameters EQ (Equalizer) This effect adjusts the tone quality. Turning the knob to the right (clockwise) boosts the volume in the corresponding frequency range; turning it counterclockwise cuts the volume. Placing all parameter knobs at the center produces a flat response. fig.FX-EQ.eps_50 fig.FX-EQ2.eps_90 Descripti ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 21
21 Introduction to Effects and Parameters WAH This effect creates a “wah” effect using the pedal controller. Stepping down on the pedal creates a brighter sound, while releasing the pedal produces a muffled sound. When the wah effect is on, the pedal functions as a wah pedal. When WAH is on: Functions as a wah pedal. When WAH is off: Functions ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 22
22 Creating Sounds Easily ( EZ EDIT) EZ EDIT is a feature for creating sounds quickly and easily. You can adjust a combination of effect parameters with just a single knob. fig.ME-20-ezedit1.eps_55 1. Press [EZ EDIT]. 2. Press the effect pedal to switch the effect ON/OFF setting. 3. Change the sound by turning the knob for the effect whose settings ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 23
23 Saving and Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode) Manual Mode and Memory Mode When the power is turned on, the ME-20 starts up in “Manual mode.” In this mode, you can use the pedals to switch effects on or off, and you can manipulate the knobs to directly obtain the sound you want. The ME-20 also features a “Memory mode,” which you can use in li ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 24
24 Saving and Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode) Saving Tones (Write) The steps you need to follow in order to save the patches you’ve created using the panel’s knobs and pedals in User memory is called the “Write procedure.” You can carry out the Write procedure in both Manual mode and Memory mode. Carrying out the Write procedure results in t ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 25
25 Saving and Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode) Calling Up and Using Saved Sounds (Patch Change) To switch patches, use [ ] [ ] and the number pedals (1–3). * When you initially switch to Memory mode after turning on the power, Bank 1, Number 1 is always selected. fig.ME-20-patch-change.eps_35 Switching Numbers When a number pedal (1) is pressed, th ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 26
26 Saving and Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode) Changing Patch Settings (Patch Edit Mode) In Memory mode, switching effects on or off or adjusting NS THRESHOLD is not possible. To make these changes, you put the unit in Patch Edit mode. fig.ME-20-patch-edit.eps_55 1. Call up to the patch whose settings you want to edit (p. 25). 2. Press [EDIT/EXIT]. ? ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 27
27 Other Functions Using Footswitch Pedals With an optional footswitch pedal (such as the BOSS FS-5U or FS-6) connected to the ME-20, you can use the footswitch for the following operations. In Manual mode: Switches the OD/DS SOLO on/off. Switches the Bypass/Tuner on/off. In Memory mode: Bank up, Bank down To prevent malfunction and/or damage to sp ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 28
28 Other Functions When Connecting Two FS-5Us or an FS-6 * Using a special Roland PCS-31 connection cable (optional), you can connect two FS-5Us. fig.FS-5U1-e.eps_80/fig.FS-5U2-e.eps_80/fig.FS-6-e.eps_80 PCS-31 OD/DS SOLO On/Off Bypass/Tuner On/Off OD/DS SOLO On/Off Bypass/Tuner On/Off BA If using an FS-6 switch, set the MODE and POLARITY switches ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 29
29 Other Functions Returning the ME-20 to Its Factory Settings (Factory Reset) You can restore the settings stored in the ME-20 (User memory, tuner reference pitch, and knob response method (p. 7)) to their original settings when the unit was shipped from the factory. This is referred to as “Factory Reset.” To perform a Factory Reset, carry out ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 30
30 Other Functions Adjusting the Expression Pedal Although the ME-20’s expression pedal has been set for optimal operation at the factory, extended use and certain operating environments can result in the pedal going out of adjustment. If you encounter problems, such as the expression pedal’s ON/OFF switch not functioning or the volume pedal no ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 31
31 Patch List BANK NO. Description 1 1 Rough distortion sound suitable for backing parts. 2 Texas blues sound with rough distortion. 3 Metal sound, great for riffs. 2 1 Bright crunch sound that works well for chord rhythms. 2 Lasting overdrive sound, great for melodies. 3 ’60s fuzz sound. 3 1 Clean sound, good for rhythms. 2 Clean sound suitable ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 32
32 Factory Settings * The OD/DS Solo level is set to 25. BANK NO. OD/DS MOD SOLO SW TYPE DRIVE TONE LEVEL SW TYPE RATE DEPTH LEVEL 1 1 OFF ON 3 25 27 28 OFF 1 25 25 25 2 OFF ON 2 26 30 25 OFF 1 25 25 25 3 OFF ON 4 25 27 25 OFF 1 25 25 25 2 1 OFF ON 2 7 25 32 OFF 1 25 25 25 2 OFF ON 1 37 25 24 OFF 1 25 25 25 3 OFF ON 5 17 31 25 OFF 5 29 23 33 3 1 OF ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 33
33 Factory Settings Type List DELAY EQ WAH NS MASTER LEVEL SW TYPE TIME FEED- BACK LEVEL LOW LOW- MID HIGH- MID HIGH SW THRESH- OLD OFF 2 37 15 20 28 23 23 25 OFF 25 25 OFF 2 11 6 18 21 25 25 25 OFF 15 25 OFF 2 37 15 20 26 25 25 28 OFF 30 25 OFF 2 37 15 20 28 25 29 19 OFF 15 25 OFF 2 37 15 20 25 26 25 30 OFF 24 25 ON 2 11 9 14 23 25 26 33 OFF 15 25 ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 34
34 Blank Chart BANK NO. OD/DS MOD SOLO SW TYPE DRIVE TONE LEVEL SW TYPE RATE DEPTH LEVEL 1 1 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 1 2 3 6 1 2 3 7 1 2 3 8 1 2 3 9 1 2 3 10 1 2 3 ME-20_e.book 34 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 月曜日 午後６時２２分 ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 35
35 Blank Chart Type List DELAY EQ WAH NS MASTER LEVEL SW TYPE TIME FEED- BACK LEVEL LOW LOW- MID HIGH- MID HIGH SW THRESH- OLD NO. OD/DS MOD DELAY 1 OVERDRIVE CHORUS 0-99ms DELAY 2 BLUES PHASER 100-700ms DELAY 3 DISTORTION FLANGER REVERB 4 METAL TREMOLO - 5 FUZZ ROTARY - 6 COMPRESSOR - - ME-20_e.book 35 ページ ２００７年９月１０日 ? ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 36
36 Troubleshooting “bt” Appears in the Display → Batteries are run down. Replace with new batteries (p. 11). Power does not turn on ❍ Is the correct AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately) properly connected? → Check once more to confirm the adaptor is connected (p. 12). Never use any AC adaptor other than the adaptor specified. ❍ Has ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 37
37 Specifications ME-20: Guitar Multiple Effects ● AD Conversion 24-bit + AF method (*) ● DA Conversion 24-bit ● Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz ● Patches 30 (user) ● Nominal Input Level INPUT: -10 dBu AUX IN: -18 dBu ● Input Impedance INPUT: 1 M Ω AUX IN: 22 k Ω ● Nominal Output Level -10 dBu ● Output Impedance 2 k Ω ● Display 7 s ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 38
38 Index Numerics 0–99 ms DELAY ........................... 19 100–700 ms DELAY ...................... 19 A AUX IN ...................................... 10 B Bank ..................................... 23, 25 BLUES ........................................ 17 Bypass ........................................ 14 C CHORUS ........................... ...
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 39
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Boss Audio Systems ME-20 - page 40
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE A ...
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