Owner’s Manual Connections

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• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, • Even if batteries are installed, the unit will turn off if you connect or disconnect
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet). After reading, keep the and turn off all the units before making any connections. the power cord from the AC outlet while the unit is turned on, or if you connect
document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. or disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit. When this occurs, unsaved data
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.
• Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even may be lost. You must turn off the power before you connect or disconnect the
Panel Descriptions with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the power cord or AC adaptor.
unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
For more information, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
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1. Access the following URL.
Basic Operation

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AC adaptor https://roland.cm/boss_om Getting ready to record Memory Screen Status Track: Record and play back audio from an
(PSA series; sold separately) 2 3 instrument such as guitar.
2. Choose “RC-5” as the product Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select a memory (1–99). Blue Empty track
Memory: The one track, together with the “rhythm”
name. Memory Memory
White Track contains data
settings, are collectively called a “memory.”
9 number name The RC-5 can store up to 99 memories.
4 5 6 7 Creating a loop phrase
8 10 Footswitch
NOTE
Expression pedal
Recording Playback Overdubbing • The maximum recording
Screen: Lit red Screen: Lit green Screen: Lit yellow time is approximately 1.5
Record your guitar Play back a phrase as a loop. Layer your performances while hours for one track, and
Guitar Computer
performance. Pressing the pedal switches the phrase plays as a loop. approximately 13 hours total
11 Press Press Press for all memories. If you exceed
the unit to overdubbing. Pressing the pedal switches the
External MIDI device the maximum recording time,
unit to playback.
13 14 recording or overdubbing
Guitar amplifier 12 ends at that point, and
Technique for stopping the unit switches to loop
Stop Stop playback.
Name Explanation Name Explanation Example: When you want to stop at the end of a
measure with a 4/4 time signature 1 2 3 4 1 Screen: Lit white
Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (PSA series; Connect these jacks to your amp or monitor • Roland assumes no liability
sold separately). By using an AC Adaptor, you can speakers. If you’re using a mono setup, use only the Press the pedal one time at the beginning During overdubbing or loop playback, concerning the restoration of
play without being concerned about how much A (MONO) jack. of he fourth beat, then press it once again you can stop by pressing the pedal twice any stored content that has
battery power you have left. Even sound that is input in stereo is output in mono. at the beginning of the first beat of the Press twice in succession. been lost.
1st 2nd
1 DC IN jack * Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA-series). OUTPUT jacks next measure. time time * Press the pedal twice within one second.
8 Turning the power on/off
* If the AC adaptor is connected while a battery is A (MONO), B
installed, the power supply is drawn from the AC The OUTPUT A (MONO) jack doubles as the power
adaptor. switch. Power to the unit is turned on when you plug Saving a Memory (WRITE) Use of Battery
Shows various information of the RC-5. into the OUTPUT A (MONO) jack; the power is turned
off when the cable is unplugged. If you select a different memory or turn off the power after recording or editing the • Batteries should always be installed or replaced before connecting any other devices. This
During recording/playback/overdubbing, the color settings, the recorded content or edited settings will be lost. If you want to keep way, you can prevent malfunction and damage.
of the screen changes according to the status. Connect a separately sold footswitch or expression • If operating this unit on batteries, please use alkaline batteries.
pedal to this jack. the data, you must save it.
Lit blue No phrase Lit yellow Overdubbing
2 Display This lets you control a variety of functions: you
• If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that
Lit red Recording Lit white Phrase exists 1. Press the [SETUP] button and [MEMORY] button simultaneously. you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT
Lit green Playing
can use a footswitch to stop recording/playback/ SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet).
overdubbing or to switch memories, and you can use The UTILITY screen appears.
* Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. an expression pedal to operate various parameters. UTILITY Changing the Battery
Selects a memory (1–99) or STOP/MEMORY SHIFT
* Use only the specified expression pedal (FV-500H, FV-500L, J WRITE
Turning adjusts the volume of the track. 9 EV-30, and Roland EV-5; sold separately). By connecting 1. Hold down the pedal and loosen the thumbscrew , then open
jack any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction the pedal upward.
Play screen (*) Switches between selecting and/or damage to the unit. 2. Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select “WRITE,” and
** The pedal can be opened without detaching the thumbscrew completely.
Pressing a memory and adjusting the press the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob.
volume of the track. NOTE 2. Remove the old battery from the battery housing , and remove
When connecting an external pedal, you must turn JWRITE:01 Save-destination memory the battery snap connected to it.
Selects a parameter or changes a
[MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL]
Turning value. off the power before connecting or disconnecting Memory01 Memory name 3. Connect the battery snap to the new battery, and place the
3 When editing Specifies the parameter to cables. Failure to observe this precaution will cause battery inside the battery housing.
knob 3. Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select the save-
Pressing edit. Alternatively, confirms an malfunctions. ** Be sure to carefully observe the battery’s polarity (+ versus -).
operation. Connect your guitar/bass or effect unit to these jacks. destination memory. 9 V Battery
4. Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on the back of the
(*) The screen that appears after you turn
on the power is called the “Play screen.” 01 01 Memory
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INPUT jacks
A (MONO), B
Use the A (MONO) jack and B jack when connecting
a stereo-output effects unit. Use only the A (MONO)
jack if you’re using a mono source.
This procedure is not required if the memory number is acceptable as is.
If you decide to cancel, press one of the RHYTHM [TEMPO]–[MEMORY]
pedal, and then close the pedal.
** Carefully avoid getting the battery snap cord caught in the pedal, coil spring, and battery housing.
Turn while pressing Changes a value in larger steps. buttons. 5. Insert the thumbscrew into the guide bush hole and tighten it securely.
This pedal switches you between phrase recording,
Press to specify the tempo (40.0–300.0) of the playback, and overdubbing. Press the pedal twice in 4. Press the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob.
RHYTHM rhythm. succession to stop playback. The memory will be saved. Main Specifications
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[TEMPO] button You can also set the tempo by pressing the button at Undo/Redo Power Supply
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
the desired interval (tap tempo).
Hold down the pedal two seconds or longer during
Settings for the Entire RC-5 (SETUP) AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
170 mA * Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will
Sounding a rhythm playback or overdubbing to Undo (cancel the 1. Press the [SETUP] button. Current Draw vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
11 Pedal switch recording or the last overdubbing). Hold down the Alkaline: Approx. 2 hours
The rhythm switches on (lit)/off (unlit)/ready to play The SETUP screen appears.
rhythm (blink)c each time you press the button. switch once again for two seconds or longer to Redo Dimensions 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 56 (H) mm 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-1/4 (H) inches
RHYTHM SETUP
5 You can record while listening to a rhythm at the (cancel the Undo). Weight 450 g/1 lb (including battery)
[ON/OFF] button J
tempo you specify.
Clear
GENERAL Item
Accessories
Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
Long-press the button (two seconds or longer) to
select rhythm settings mode. Hold down the pedal two seconds or longer while 2. Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select the item that you AC adaptor: PSA series
stopped, the recorded phrase is cleared. want to edit, and press the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob. Footswitch: FS-5U
Lets you make settings that affect the entire RC-5 Options Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
6 [SETUP] button (the function of a footswitch or expression pedal
When this screw is loosened, the pedal will open, JDISP MODE Parameter (sold separately) Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
connected to this unit, and system settings). 12 Thumbscrew allowing you to change the battery.
&“Changing
& the Battery” LOOP Value TRS/MIDI connecting cable:
Lets you make settings related to loop playback BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535
and recording, rhythm settings, and memory name Connect an external MIDI device here. 3. Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select the parameter
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
7 [MEMORY] button settings. To make these connections, use TRS/MIDI connecting that you want to edit, and press the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL]
13 MIDI IN, OUT * This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was
If the track of the selected memory is already cables (sold separately: BMIDI-5-35). knob.
connectors issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.
recorded, the button is lit green. This lets you control an external MIDI device from
this unit via MIDI.
DISP CONT
By pressing the [SETUP] button and [MEMORY] button simultaneously, you can J 5
You can connect your computer here and use it to
save a memory (write) or erase (clear) memory data. 14 USB port back up or recover data. 4. Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to change the value.
02 5. Press the [SETUP] button to return to the play screen.