OBOSS’ M E = 3 3 saint EFFECTS wner’s Manual ‘Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS, ME-33 Guitar Multiple Efects. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: + USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2-3) IMPORTANT NOTES (page 8) ‘These sections provide important information conceming the proper operation of the unit. ‘Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, ‘Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual shouldbe saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. ‘Copyright © 2000 BOSS CORPORATION [Al rights reserved, No part ofthis publeation may be reprosuced in any form ‘without the wittn permission of BOSS CORPORATION,USING THE UNIT SAFELY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, About 4S WARNING and A. CAUTION Notices ‘About the Symbols Used for instructions Intended to alert the user to the rsk of death or severe should “the unit be used A\WARNING: ‘Used for instructions Intended to alert the user to the isk of injury oF matecal damage should the unt be used improper * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to. the home and. all its fornishings, a= well to domestic snimalsor pets AS CAUTION ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING The J symbol alerts the wer to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is Ay|determined by the design contained within. the| triangle. Inthe case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings or alerts to danger. the © symbol ales these to fers that mst aver Brea ee ae Tblden the perc ing te @ | must he doe inked bythe espn conned Tiki te len the ese a he snl at fe rte Sh wat ms eve be sealed The @ sy) alerts the wer to things that most be niet Sue spe thing tha mst be done g [inte the dlr cones within the cen theaas ofthe symi sie ears tat the poner ci plug mes be vapid roe ste ZAWARNING: A\WARNING + Before using this unit, make sure to read the Instructions below, and the Owner's Manual. A + Donot open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. ‘+ Do notattempt to repair the unit or replace parts, within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to de so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, a listed on the “Information” page. Never use or store the uit in places that are ‘Subject to temperature extremes (eg, direct Sunlight in an enciosed vehicle, near a heating ® duct on top of heatgenerating equipment); or ‘= Damp (eg. baths, washrooms, on wet floors): + Humid; or are Exposed to rainjorare + Dusty; or are ‘+ Subject to high levels of vibration + Make sure you always have the unit placed soit is level and sure to remain stable, Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. * Uso th gcd A apr BOTS itn tase spn Sencha ea eRe esata” A we oaiean yt aged re Stage mace a + Donot excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and Short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards! S ‘+ This unit either alone rin combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be ‘capable of producing sound levels that could ‘atise permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for 2 long period of time at a high volume level, or a ‘level that i uncomfortable f you experience [any hearing loss or ringing inthe ears, you should ‘immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist. J fhmtunmayanauce negnacnor drinks et.) to penetrate the unt ‘+ Immediately turn the power of, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet and request servicing by ‘your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or ‘an authorized Roland distributor as listed onthe Information” sheet when: ‘The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged: or + Objects have fallen nto, or liquid has been, spilled onto the unit or + The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet) or ‘+ The unit does not appear to operate normally 0 exhibits a marked change in performance.ZEWARNING BcAUTION In heels with all iden an ad Before moving the unit donc he AC Should provide superisim untitwecniais ZN, ‘adaptor anda cords coming fom exteral ‘capable of following all he rules essential forthe safe operation ofthe unit, Protect the unit from strong impact. (Dornot drop i) Do not force the unit’s power-supply cond to share an outlet with an unreasonable numberof other devices Be especially careful when using ‘extension cords—the total power used by all ‘devices you have connected tothe extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts /amperes) forthe extension cord. Excessive lads can couse the insulation onthe cord t0 heat Uupand eventually melt through, Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center, ofan authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet AX CAUTION The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position daes not interfere with their proper ventilation. Always grasp only the plug or the body of the AC ‘adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, fn outlet or this unit Whenever the unt sto remain unused for an oO extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor. Try to prevent cords and eables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed s0 they are out ofthe reach of children, i S Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its plugs, ® ‘with wet hands when plugging int, oF lunplugging Foon, an duller this unit devices Before cleaning the unt, tur off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outet. Urwed improper bates ay explode ok Endcnusecamagecrinjuy ntheieestet ZN, —— = © precautions (p. 38) Se eae yeaceene tees Q Fs + Avoid using new batteries together with used ‘ones. Inaddition, avoid mixing different types of batteries, + Remove the batteries whenever the unit isto remain unused for an extended period of time. «Ia battery has leaked, use a sot piece of cloth ‘or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then Install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery lecharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge getsnear your eyes Immediately rinse the fected area with running water ifany ofthe discharge has entered the eyes ‘+ Never keep batteries together with metalic ‘objects suchas ballin pens, necklaces, halepins ec. Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance ‘with whatever regulations for thie safe disposal that may be abserved inthe egion in which you live.