Owner's Manual for BOSS models including: SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer, SY-200, Guitar Synthesizer, Synthesizer
SY-200-Synthesizer by BOSS | RockBoard
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DocumentDocumentOwner's Manual Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and Owner's Manual (p. 17)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. © 2021 Roland Corporation 03 Panel Descriptions Top Panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 1 Display Displays various information such as the current memory number. 2 [MEMORY] knob MEMORY (turn the knob) Turn the knob to switch between memories 1128 (p. 7). To change a value in larger steps, turn a knob while pressing it. ENTER (press the knob) Press this knob to confirm the setting or perform other tasks. 3 [1][3] knobs Use these knobs to set the parameter values shown in the screen. To change a value in larger steps, turn a knob while pressing it. Panel Descriptions 4 [MENU] button The menu screen appears. 5 [EXIT] button Returns you to the previous screen. In some screens, this cancels the function currently being executed. Preventing accidental operation (panel lock) By holding down the [EXIT] button, you can switch between enabling (unlocking) or disabling (locking) the knobs and buttons. If you use these controls while the unit is locked, the display indicates "LOCKED." MEMO Press both the [MENU] and [EXIT] buttons together to display the WRITE UTILITY screen, where you can save, exchange and initialize the memories (p. 7). 6 [D. LEVEL] knob This adjusts the volume of the direct sound. 7 [E. LEVEL] knob This adjusts the volume of the effect sound (synth sound). 8 [VARIATION] knob This selects variations for the type that is selected. 9 Type knob Use this knob to switch between different synth sound types. Type LEAD PAD STRING BELL ORGAN BASS DUAL SWEEP NOISE SFX SEQ ARPEGGIO Explanation Suitable for playing solos or leads Soft sounds used as sonic fill-ins Synth strings sounds Sounds with metallic resonance Organ sounds Bass synth sounds Fat sounds Sounds with a characteristic vibration Noise sounds Sound effects and distinctive sounds Sounds whose pitch or character changes rhythmically Arpeggio phrases that play 3 Panel Descriptions 10 [ON/OFF] switch Turns the effect (synth sound) on/off. 11 [MEMORY/CTL 1] switch Switches between memories (p. 7). Holding this down makes it function as the [CTL 1] switch. MEMO You can change the footswitch function with the "FUNCTION" (ON/OFF FUNCTION/CTL FUNCTION) parameter. Rear Panel * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. A B C DE F A INPUT jack Connect your guitar, bass, or effect unit here. Turning on/off the power The INPUT jack also serves as the power switch. The power turns on when you insert a plug into the INPUT jack. 4 Panel Descriptions * Once everything is properly connected (p. 4), 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. * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. When powering up Turn on equipment such as your guitar amp last. When powering down Turn off equipment such as your guitar amp first. B SEND/RETURN jacks This unit sends signals from the SEND jack to an external effect unit, and receives signals from an external effect unit via the RETURN jack. You can switch the SEND/RETURN function using the "SEND/RETURN" parameter. C OUTPUT jack Connect this jack to your amp or monitor speakers. D CTL 2, 3/EXP jack Using the jack as CTL 2/3 You can connect a footswitch (sold separately: FS-5U, FS-6 or FS-7) and assign it to control a variety of functions (p. 9). Using the jack as EXP You can connect an expression pedal (EV-30, Roland EV-5 or similar, sold separately) and use it to control the volume or tonal character of the synth sound (p. 12). * Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. E DC IN jack Use this jack to connect an AC adaptor (PSA-S series, sold separately). * Use only the specified AC adaptor (sold separately: PSA-S series) and plug it into an AC outlet of the correct voltage. * If the AC adaptor is connected while the batteries are installed, the power supply is drawn from the AC adaptor. F Ground terminal * Connect this to an external earth or ground if necessary. 5 Panel Descriptions Side Panel G H G MIDI jacks Use a TRS/MIDI connecting cable (BMIDI-5-35, sold separately) to connect an external MIDI device. You can use an external MIDI device to switch between memories on this unit. * Do not connect an audio device here. Doing so will cause malfunctions. H USB port Connect your computer using a commercially available USB cable that supports USB 2.0. * Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit data. * Used only for updating programs. 6 Saving and Switching Between Memories Saving to a Memory You can save the settings you've edited. 1. Press the [MENU] and [EXIT] buttons at the same time. The WRITE UTILITY screen appears. 2. Use the [1] knob to select "WRITE." 3. Use the [1] knob to select the memory (1128) to which you will save the settings, and press the [MEMORY] knob. You can also edit the name here. Controller Operation [1] knob Edits the character. [2] knob Moves the cursor. [3] knob Changes the character type. [MENU] button Delete one character 4. Press the [MEMORY] knob. The current settings are saved. Switching Between Memories Here's how to recall a saved memory. 1. Turn the [MEMORY] knob. The memory number changes in ascending order (1 0 2 0 3 0 4... 128). MEMO 5 Hold down the [MEMORY] knob to switch between screen displays. Memory name displayed larger Memory number displayed larger 5 Turn the [MEMORY] knob to move the cursor and edit the tempo. 7 Saving and Switching Between Memories Exchanging Memories You can change the order of saved memories by exchanging them. 1. Turn the [MEMORY] knob to select the memory to exchange. 2. Press the [MENU] and [EXIT] buttons at the same time. The WRITE UTILITY screen appears. 3. Press the [2] knob and select "EXCHANGE." 4. Turn the [1] knob to select the memory to exchange. 5. Press the [MEMORY] knob. This exchanges the memories you selected in steps 1 and 4. Initializing a Memory You can return (initialize) a memory to its standard settings. This is useful when you want to create a new tone from scratch. 1. Turn the [MEMORY] knob to select the memory to initialize. 2. Press the [MENU] and [EXIT] buttons at the same time. The WRITE UTILITY screen appears. 3. Use the [3] knob to select "INITIALIZE." The memory is initialized. 8 Various Settings (Menu) Basic Operations 1. Press the [MENU] button. The unit enters MENU mode. 2. Press knobs [1], [2] and [3] to select the item to edit. Hold down the [MEMORY] knob to switch between the setting pages. 3. Use the [1], [2], [3] and [MEMORY] knobs to edit the settings for each item. 4. When editing parameters besides "SYSTEM" (p. 13), "MIDI" (p. 13), and "MIDI PC MAP" (p. 14), operate the unit as shown in "Saving to a Memory" (p. 7). * If you do not do this, the changes are lost when you switch memories. 5. Press the [EXIT] button. The unit exits MENU mode. Assigning functions to an external pedal You can connect a footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6 or FS-7, sold separately) to the CTL 2, 3/EXP jack, and use it to tap-input the tempo or to switch memories. The settings for this are in the "CTL FUNCTION," found in the menu (p. 10). FS-5U CTL 2 CTL 3 FS-5U FS-5U × 2 FS-6/FS-7 CTL 3 CTL 2 CTL 3 CTL 2 CTL 2 FS-6/FS-7 9 Various Settings (Menu) Parameter List ON/OFF FUNCTION These parameters specify the function of the [ON/OFF] switch. Parameter Value Sets the function of the switch. 5 ON/OFF: Effect on/off FUNCTION 5 MEMORY: Switches between memories. 5 MEM/ON: Switches between memories. Hold down the switch to switch to the effect on/off function. Parameter PARAM PREF Value Sets how the switch operates. ON/OFF: 5 TOGGLE: Switches the effect with each press of the switch. 5 MOMENT: Switches the effect only while the switch is pressed. MEMORY: 5 INC: Increments the memory number according to the MEMORY EXTENT MIN/MAX setting. 5 DEC: Decrements the memory number according to the MEMORY EXTENT MIN/MAX setting. 5 1128: Switches to the specified memory. 5 MEMORY: Changes the settings per memory. 5 SYSTEM: Makes the settings the same for all memories. CTL FUNCTION Use this to configure the functions of the [MEMORY/CTL 1] switch and the footswitch connected to the CTL 2, 3/EXP jack. 10 Parameter FUNCTION PARAM 1 PARAM 2 Various Settings (Menu) Value Selects which function the switch controls, as follows. MEMORY: Selects the memory. S.HOLD: Holds (sustains) the sound. This makes the sound you play sustain. PITCH: Applies a pitch-bend effect. TAP: Tap tempo. You can set the tempo according to the beat (intervals) at which you press the footswitch. TEMPO: Edits the tempo in BPM (beats per minute). ON/OFF: Effect on/off Configures the effect. MEMORY: INC, DEC, 1128 PITCH: 5 -240+24: Sets how much the pitch changes in semitones. TEMPO: 5 40250: Sets the BPM value. Adjusts the effect. PITCH: 5 0100: Adjusts the time over which the pitch changes. Parameter SW MODE PREF Value Sets how the switch operates. 5 TOGGLE: Switches the effect with each press of the switch. 5 MOMENT: Switches the effect only while the switch is pressed. * This cannot be selected when FUNCTION is set to "MEMORY" or "TAP." 5 MEMORY: Changes the settings per memory. 5 SYSTEM: Makes the settings the same for all memories. MEMO Hold the [MEMORY/CTL 1] switch down to switch between settings for two functions. MEM=/HLD: Increment memory, sound hold MEM=/PT: Increment memory, pitch bend MEM=/TAP: Increment memory, tap tempo MEM=/TMP: Increment memory, tempo (BPM) MEM=/ON: Increment memory, effect on/off MEM?/HLD: Decrement memory, sound hold MEM?/PT: Decrement memory, pitch bend MEM?/TAP: Decrement memory, tap tempo MEM?/TMP: Decrement memory, tempo (BPM) MEM?/ON: Decrement memory, effect on/off 11 Various Settings (Menu) EXP PDL FUNCTION Specifies the function of the expression pedal connected to the CTL 2, 3/EXP jack. Parameter Value Select the function of the pedal. OFF, TONE, RESONANCE, PITCH, RATE, TEMPO, DEPTH, E.LEVEL, D.LEVEL, MULTI 5 OFF: No operation. FUNCTION 5 MULTI: You can control the settings for knobs [1], [2], [3], [D. LEVEL] and [E. LEVEL] with the expression pedal. * The functions assigned to knobs [1], [2] and [3] differ for each memory. * "MULTI" is shown only if PREF is set to "MEMORY." MIN Set the minimum (MIN) value MAX Set the maximum (MAX) value PREF 5 MEMORY: Changes the settings per memory. 5 SYSTEM: Makes the settings the same for all memories. Here's how to set the multi settings. 1. Set the minimum (MIN) value using the [1], [2], [3], [D. LEVEL] and [E. LEVEL] knobs. 2. Press the [MEMORY] knob. 3. Set the maximum (MAX) value using the [1], [2], [3], [D. LEVEL] and [E. LEVEL] knobs. 4. Press the [MEMORY] knob. SEND/RETURN Sets the function for the SEND/RETURN jack. Parameter Value 5 SEND: Selects the signal that is output to the SEND jack. DIRECT, EFFECT SEND/RETURN * When this is set to DIRECT, you can adjust the RETURN volume using the [D. LEVEL] knob. When this is set to EFFECT, you can make adjustments using the [E. LEVEL] knob. 5 PREFERENCE: If you want to change the SEND settings per memory, set this to "MEMORY." MEMORY, SYSTEM 12 SYSTEM Parameter MODE EFFECT OUTPUT DISPLAY CONTRAST MEMORY EXT MIN MEMORY EXT MAX EXP PDL HOLD Value Switches to settings that are suitable for a guitar or a bass. GUITAR, BASS You can switch to settings more appropriate for playback devices. Use the "AMP" setting for guitar/bass amps, and the "LINE" setting for equipment like monitor speakers. AMP, LINE Adjusts the contrast of the display. 116 Sets the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) values for selectable memories. 1128 * You can select all memories with [MEMORY] knob. Specifies whether or not the operational status of the EXP PEDAL's FUNCTION is carried over when memories are switched. ON, OFF * You can adjust this if the EXP PEDAL's PREF parameter is set to MEMORY. MIDI Parameter RX CH TX CH PC IN PC OUT CC IN Various Settings (Menu) Value Specifies the MIDI receive channel. If this is "OFF," MIDI messages are not received. 116, OFF Specifies the MIDI transmit channel. If this is "OFF," MIDI messages are not transmitted. When set to "Rx," the unit transmits on the same channel as the RX CH. 116, Rx, OFF Sets whether program change messages are received (ON) or not (OFF). ON, OFF Specifies whether program change messages are transmitted (ON) or not (OFF). ON, OFF Specifies whether control change messages are received (ON) or not (OFF). This unit can use CC messages it receives to control the same operations as a knob or footswitch via MIDI. ON, OFF 13 Various Settings (Menu) Parameter CC OUT PARAM1 CC PARAM2 CC PARAM3 CC D. LEVEL CC E. LEVEL CC ON/OFF SW CC CTL1 CC CTL2 CC CTL3 CC EXP CC EFFECT CC SYNC CLOCK OUT Value Specifies whether control change messages are transmitted (ON) or not (OFF). ON, OFF Specifies the controller number corresponding to each controller. OFF, #131, #6495 Specifies the tempo clock to which this unit synchronizes. INTERNAL: Synchronizes to the internal tempo. AUTO: Normally synchronizes to the internal tempo, but if a MIDI clock is received via the MIDI IN connector, the tempo synchronizes to the MIDI clock. If you're using the SY-200 as a remote device, choose "AUTO." Sets whether to output the internal clock. ON, OFF 14 Parameter MIDI THRU Value Specifies whether MIDI messages received at the MIDI IN connector are retransmitted as-is from the MIDI OUT connector (ON) or are not retransmitted (OFF). ON, OFF MIDI PC MAP Use the program change map to customize which memories on the SY-200 correspond to which program change messages sent from an external MIDI device, switching to the memory in question. Parameter Value PC#1PC#128 OFF, 1128: Sets the memory number (1128) that corresponds to the program number. If this is "OFF," the effect turns off. Appendix Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Here's how to restore the SY-200 to its factory defaults. You can also restore just the system settings or part of the memories. Select the range to initialize using the "FROM" and "TO" parameters. 1. Press the [MENU] button. The unit enters MENU mode. 2. Select "FACTORY RESET." 3. Turn knobs [1] and [3] to edit the range you wish to initialize. Parameter Explanation FROM, TO SYSTEM: System parameter settings 001128: Memory settings 4. Use the [MEMORY] knob to select "OK," and then press the [MEMORY] knob. Changing the Batteries Insert the batteries facing the correct way, as shown in the illustration. * Batteries should always be installed or replaced before connecting any other devices. This way, you can prevent malfunction and damage. * If operating this unit on batteries, please use alkaline batteries. * Even if batteries are installed, the unit will turn off if you connect or disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet while the unit is turned on, or if you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit. When this occurs, unsaved data may be lost. You must turn off the power before you connect or disconnect the power cord or AC adaptor. * When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it. * If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and the Owner's Manual). * "BATTERY LOW" will appear on the display if the batteries are low. Replace them with new ones. 15 Appendix Attaching the Rubber Feet You can attach the rubber feet (included) if necessary. Attach them in the locations shown in the illustration. * When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it. * Using the unit without rubber feet may damage the floor. Main Specifications Power Supply Dimensions Weight Accessories Options (sold separately) Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3, AC adaptor (sold separately) 101 (W) x 138 (D) x 63 (H) mm / 4 (W) x 5-7/16 (D) x 2-1/2 (H) inches (excluding rubber feet) 101 (W) x 138 (D) x 65 (H) mm / 4 (W) x 5-7/16 (D) x 2-9/16 (H) inches (including rubber foot) 700 g / 1 lb 9 oz (including batteries) Leaflet "To obtain the Owner's Manual" Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3 Rubber foot x 4 AC adaptor: PSA-S series Footswitch: FS-5U Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7 Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5 MIDI/TRS connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35 * 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. https://roland.cm/sy-200_spec 16 USING THE UNIT SAFELY/IMPORTANT NOTES CAUTION Keep small items out of the reach of children To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children. · Accessories Rubber foot x 4 (p. 16) Handle the ground terminal carefully If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don't leave it lying around where it could accidentally be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is firmly fastened, so it won't come loose. Repairs and Data · Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost. Additional Precautions · Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of writing down the needed information. · Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost. · Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. · When disposing of the packing carton or cushioning material in which this unit was packed, you must observe the waste disposal regulations that apply to your locality. · Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor. 17 USING THE UNIT SAFELY/IMPORTANT NOTES Intellectual Property Right · This product includes third party open source software. Copyright (c) 2009-2017 ARM Limited. All rights reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 · Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : SUPPLIER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement SY-200 Guitar Effects Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700 18 For the USAAdobe InDesign 19.1 (Windows) Adobe PDF Library 17.0