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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
About WARNING and
CAUTION Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.
About the Symbols
The
symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The
symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The
symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
Make sure that the power cord is grounded
Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
To completely turn off power to the unit, pull out the plug from the outlet
Even with the power switch turned off, this unit is not completely separated from its main source of power. When the power needs to be completely turned off, turn off the power switch on the unit, then pull out the plug from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord's plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.
Secure a sufficient amount of space at the setup location
Since this unit normally emits a slight amount of heat, make sure to secure sufficient space around it, as shown below.
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself
Do not carry out anything unless you are instructed to do so in the owner's manual. Otherwise, you risk causing malfunction.
Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Be sure to contact your dealer, a Roland service center, or an official Roland dealer. For a list of Roland service centers and official Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website.
Do not place in an unstable location
Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of the unit toppling over or dropping down.
Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct voltage
The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described as marked on the rear side of unit.
Use only the supplied power cord
Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.
Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it
Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.
Avoid extended use at high volume
Use of the unit at high volume for extended periods of time may cause hearing loss. If you ever experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit and consult a specialized physician.
Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit; never place containers with liquid on unit
Do not place containers containing liquid (e.g., flower vases) on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product.
Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.
Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs
In the following cases, immediately turn off the power, remove the power cord from the outlet, and contact your dealer, a Roland service center, or an official Roland dealer for service.
For a list of Roland service centers and official Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website.
Be cautious to protect children from injury
Always make sure that an adult is on hand to provide supervision and guidance when using the unit in places where children are present, or when a child will be using the unit.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Otherwise, you risk causing damage or malfunction.
Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices
Otherwise, you risk overheating or fire.
Do not use overseas
Before using the unit in overseas, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland service center, or an authorized Roland distributor.
For a list of Roland service centers and official Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website.
Don't block ventilation openings
Don't allow the unit's ventilation openings to be blocked by a newspaper, tablecloth, curtains, or similar objects.
Don't place burning objects on the unit
Don't place any burning object (such as a candle) on the unit.
Be aware of weather conditions
Use the apparatus in moderate climates.
Before cleaning the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet
If the power plug is not removed from the outlet, you risk receiving an electric shock.
Whenever there is a threat of lightning, disconnect the power plug from the outlet
If the power plug is not removed from the outlet, you risk causing malfunction or receiving an electric shock.
* The illustration shows the KATANA-HEAD Mk II. KATANA-50 Mk II does not have a PRESENCE knob, [CAB RESONANCE] switch, nor does it have TONE SETTING buttons CH3 and CH4.
[AMP TYPE] knob
Type | Explanation |
BROWN | A lead sound with an edge inherited from the BOSS WAZA brown sound. Different gain settings allow this sound to cover a wide |
LEAD | Different gain settings allow this sound to cover a wide range from crunch to high-gain. |
CRUNCH | A fat crunch sound that faithfully responds to the nuances of your picking. |
CLEAN | A clean and natural sound. In conjunction with BOOSTER, it can be used for solo or lead. A dedicated acoustic guitar amp that supports connection |
ACOUSTIC | A dedicated acoustic guitar amp that supports connection of an acoustic guitar. |
[VARIATION] button
Switches the AMP TYPE variation.
[GAIN] knob
Adjusts the gain (amount of distortion).
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the volume.
[BASS] knob
[MIDDLE] knob
Adjusts the sound level of middle-frequency range.
[TREBLE] knob
Adjusts the sound level of the high-frequency range.
[BOOSTER] button/knob
Controls distortion-type effects.
[MOD] button/knob
Controls modulation effects.
[FX] button/knob
Controls effects such as wah, tremolo, and octave.
[DELAY] button/knob
Controls delay effect.
[TAP] button
Sets the delay time. When you press this button two or more times, the delay time is set to the interval between presses.
[REVERB] button/knob
Controls the reverb.
KATANA-50 Mk II | |
BANK A | CH1, CH2 |
BANK B | CH1, CH2 |
KATANA-100 Mk II, KATANA-100/212 Mk II, KATANA-HEAD Mk II | |
BANK A | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 |
BANK B | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 |
MEMO
To switch between BANK A and BANK B on the KATANA-50 Mk II, KATANA-100 Mk II, or KATANA-100/212 Mk II, or KATANA-HEAD Mk II, hold down the [PANEL] button for approximately one second when any one of the [CH1]–[CH4] buttons are selected. The selected [CH1]–[CH4] button blinks, and the bank switches between BANK A and BANK B. When BANK B is selected, the [PANEL] button blinks slowly.
* You can't switch banks while PANEL is selected.
[CH 1]–[CH 4] buttons
The [CH 1]–[CH 4] buttons (CH 1–CH 2 on the KATANA-50 Mk II) remember the settings of all top panel knobs (except for the [MASTER] knob) and buttons. When you press and hold a button for one second, the panel settings are stored.
* You can make the settings back to the factory state by turning the power on while holding down the [PANEL] button.
[PANEL] button
Makes the unit sound using the current settings of the panel knobs.
Value | Explanation |
VINTAGE | The warm and sweet sound of a vintage cabinet. |
MODERN | A modern cabinet sound notable for a tight low-end. |
DEEP | Sound with powerful low-end as well as a distinctive edge. |
* The illustration shows the KATANA-HEAD Mk II. KATANA-100 Mk II and KATANA-100/212 Mk II do not have MIDI jack and SPEAKER OUT jacks.
When connecting an external speaker to the KATANA-HEAD Mk II
Stereo connection method
How the MIDI receive channel is specified
Receive channel | Operation |
CH 1 | Hold down the [CH 1] button while turning the power on. |
CH 2 | Hold down the [CH 2] button while turning the power on. |
CH 3 | Hold down the [CH 3] button while turning the power on. |
CH 4 | Hold down the [CH 4] button while turning the power on. |
* Receive channel is set to CH1 when shipped from the factory.
RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA
RX CH | 1-4 | |
OMNI | OFF (fixed) | |
PC |
| |
CC | #16 BOSTER SW | 0–63: OFF, 64–127: ON |
#17 MOD SW | ||
#18 FX SW | ||
#19 DELAY SW | ||
#20 REVERB SW | ||
#21 EFFECT LOOP SW | ||
#80 GA-FC EXP PEDAL 1 (FX) | 0–127 | |
#81 GA-FC EXP PEDAL 2 (VOLUME) | ||
#82 EXP PEDAL | ||
#83 GA-FC (FS1) | 0–63: OFF, 64–127: ON | |
#84 GA-FC (FS1) |
* When you operate the knobs in the EFFECTS section, the settings of the knobs become effective and the above on/off setting will be discarded.
* If a plug is inserted in this jack, no sound will be output from the KATANA Mk II's own speaker. This is convenient if you don't want loud sound to be produced from the speaker, such as when you're practicing at night.
Connecting a footswitch (sold separately: BOSS FS-6, FS-7, or FS-5L)
Switch | Explanation |
TIP | Switches between CH1 and CH2. |
RING | Switches between BANK A and BANK B. |
* The KATANA Mk II is compatible with latch-type footswitches (FS-6, FS-7, FS-5L). If you're using an FS-6 or FS-7, set the mode of A and B to FS-5L (LATCH). Momentary-type footswitches (e.g., FS-5U) cannot be used.
Connecting the GA-FC
100, 100/212, HEAD only
Connect a stereo cable to the GA-FC jack.
* Always use a stereo cable.
* Use cables that do not contain resistors.
Using the GA-FC
You can switch TONE SELECT (CH1–CH4, PANEL). You can also switch EFFECTS (BOOSTER, MOD, FX, DELAY, REVERB) on/off.
Using the expression pedals
If you connect an expression pedal (sold separately: Roland EV-5, BOSS EV-30, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H), you can use the pedal to vary the volume or control an effect such as WAH.
Jack | Explanation |
VOLUME | Adjusts the volume. |
EXP | You can control an effect such as WAH. |
* You can use dedicated software to assign a function of your choice to an expression pedal connected to the VOLUME or EXP jack.
Setting MINIMUM VOLUME of an expression pedal
With the [MINIMUM VOLUME] knob of an expression pedal, you can set the value for when the pedal is lifted up all the way (lowest value).
* Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
Using the footswitches
If a footswitch (sold separately: FS-6, FS-7, or FS-5U) is connected, you can use it to switch between the TONE SETTING's BANK A/B, or to set the delay time (TAP).
Jack | Explanation |
FS1 | Switches the TONE SETTING's BANK A/B. |
FS2 | Sets the delay time. When you press this button two or more times, the delay time is set to the interval between presses. |
* You can use dedicated software to assign a function of your choice to a footswitch connected to the FS1 or FS2 jack.
Using the GA-FC to switch the BANK
With one of the channels [CH1]–[CH4] selected, hold down the [PANEL] switch for approximately one second.
The selected [CH1]–[CH4] switch blinks, and the bank switches between BANK A and BANK B. When BANK B is selected, the [PANEL] button blinks slowly.
* You can't switch banks while PANEL is selected.
* Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.
Here's how the settings stored in the KATANA Mk II can be returned to their factory-set condition (factory reset).
On the KATANA Mk II amp, you can use five types of effect simultaneously.
Effects assigned to each knob when the unit is shipped
Making use of the KATANA Mk II's dedicated software
You can connect the amp via USB to your computer, and use it with dedicated software. Using the dedicated software allows you to do the following:
BOSS KATANA-50 Mk II: Guitar Amplifier BOSS KATANA-100 Mk II: Guitar Amplifier BOSS KATANA-100/212 Mk II: Guitar Amplifier BOSS KATANA-HEAD Mk II: Guitar Amplifier
KATANA-50 Mk II | KATANA-100 Mk II | KATANA-100/212 Mk II | KATANA-HEAD Mk II | |
Rated Power Output | 50 W | 100 W | 30 W (Using internal speaker) 100 W (Using external speaker) | |
Nominal Input Level | INPUT: -10 dBu (1 MΩ) | |||
AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 kΩ) | ||||
– | EFX LOOP RETURN: -10 dBu (100 kΩ) | EFX LOOP RETURN A/B: -10 dBu | ||
Speaker | 30 cm (12 inches) x 1 | 30 cm (12 inches) x 1 | 30 cm (12 inches) x 2 | 12 cm (5 inches) x 1 |
Controls | [POWER] switch [MASTER] knob [POWER CONTROL] switch: STANDBY, 0.5 W, 25 W, 50 W <AMPLIFIER> [VARIATION] button [AMP TYPE] switch: ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN [GAIN] knob [VOLUME] knob <EQUALIZER> [BASS] knob [MIDDLE] knob [TREBLE] knob | [POWER] switch [MASTER] knob [PRESENCE] knob [POWER CONTROL] switch: STANDBY, 0.5 W, 50 W, 100 W <AMPLIFIER> [VARIATION] button [AMP TYPE] knob: ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN [GAIN] knob [VOLUME] knob <EQUALIZER> [BASS] knob [MIDDLE] knob [TREBLE] knob | [POWER] switch [MASTER] knob [PRESENCE] knob [POWER CONTROL] switch: STANDBY, 0.5 W, 50 W, 100 W [CAB RESONANCE] switch: VINTAGE, MODERN, DEEP <AMPLIFIER> [VARIATION] button [AMP TYPE] knob: ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN [GAIN] knob [VOLUME] knob <EQUALIZER> [BASS] knob [MIDDLE] knob [TREBLE] knob | |
<MULTI EFFECT> [BOOSTER] button [MOD] button [FX] button [DELAY] button [REVERB] button [TAP] button [BOOSTER] knob [MOD] knob [FX] knob [DELAY] knob [REVERB] knob <TONE SETTING> [CH1] button [CH2] button [PANEL] button | <MULTI EFFECT> [BOOSTER] button [MOD] button [FX] button [DELAY] button [REVERB] button [TAP] button [BOOSTER] knob [MOD] knob [FX] knob [DELAY] knob [REVERB] knob <TONE SETTING> [CH1] button [CH2] button [CH3] button [CH4] button [PANEL] button <STEREO EXPAND> STEREO EXPAND switch | <MULTI EFFECT> [BOOSTER] button [MOD] button [FX] button [DELAY] button [REVERB] button [TAP] button [BOOSTER] knob [MOD] knob [FX] knob [DELAY] knob [REVERB] knob <TONE SETTING> [CH1] button [CH2] button [CH3] button [CH4] button [PANEL] button <STEREO EXPAND> STEREO EXPAND switch | ||
Indicators | VARIATION BOOSTER MOD FX DELAY REVERB TAP CH1 CH 2 PANEL | VARIATION ACOUSTIC CLEAN CRUNCH LEAD BROWN BOOSTER MOD FX DELAY REVERB TAP CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 PANEL | ||
Connectors | INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type POWER AMP IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type REC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4- inch phone type EXP PEDAL/CTL CH1/CH2 jack: 1/4- inch TRS phone type AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type USB port: USB B type AC IN jack | INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type POWER AMP IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type LINE OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type REC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type EXP PEDAL/CTL CH1/CH2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type GA-FC jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type USB port: USB B type AC IN jack | INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type POWER AMP IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type LINE OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type SPEAKER OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type REC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4- inch phone type EXP PEDAL/CTL CH1/CH2 jack: 1/4- inch TRS phone type GA-FC jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type USB port: USB B type MIDI IN connector AC IN jack | |
Power Consumption | 47 W | 77 W | ||
Dimensions | 470 (W) x 238 (D) x 398 (H) mm 18-9/16 (W) x 9-3/8 (D) x 15-11/16 (H) inches | 530 (W) x 248 (D) x 484 (H) mm 20-7/8 (W) x 9-13/16 (D) x 17-1/2 (H) inches | 670 (W) x 248 (D) x 484 (H) mm 26-7/16 (W) x 9-13/16 (D) x 19-1/16 (H) inches | 470 (W) x 228 (D) x 215 (H) mm 18-9/16 (W) x 9 (D) x 8-1/2 (H) inches |
Weight | 11.6 kg 25 lbs 10 oz | 14.8 kg 32 lbs 11 oz | 19.8 kg 43 lbs 11 oz | 8.8 kg 19 lbs 7 oz |
Accessories | Owner's Manual Power cord | Owner's Manual Power cord GA-FC sticker | ||
Options (sold separately) | Footswitch: BOSS FS-5L Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS EV-30, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H | Footswitch: BOSS FS-5L, BOSS FS-6, BOSS FS-7 Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS EV-30, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H GA FOOT CONTROLLER (GA-FC) |
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.
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