Roland RE-20 manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS RE-20 Space Echo. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (separate sheet). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you ha[...]

2 Contents Main Features .......................... 1 Panel Descriptions .................... 3 Front Panel .......................................... 3 Rear Panel ........................................... 5 Installing Batteries .................... 6 Making the Connections ........... 7 Mono Output Connection ..................... 8 Stereo Outpu[...]

3 Front Panel Panel Descriptions TREBLE Knob Adjusts the echo’s high-frequency range. The frequency response is flat when the knob is at the center position; turning the knob to the right (clockwise) boosts the high frequencies, while turning it to the left cuts the high frequencies. BASS Knob Adjusts the echo’s low-frequency range. The frequen[...]

4 Panel Descriptions POWER Indicator This indicator shows whether the power is on or off, and also functions as a battery-check indicator. * When the indicator starts to dim or fails to light, the batteries are exhausted. When this occurs, install new batteries. For instructions on replacing the batteries, refer to “Installing Batteries” (p. 6)[...]

5 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel INPUT Jacks (INPUT A/MONO, B) These input jacks are used for connecting electric guitars, keyboards, other instruments, and effects processors. Connect mono instruments or effects to the A/MONO jack. “Making the Connections” (p. 7) * The A/MONO jack also doubles as the power switch. The power comes on when a plug[...]

6 Installing Batteries Insert the batteries as shown below, being careful to orient the batteries correctly. fig.010 • When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons[...]

7 Making the Connections • When using an AC adaptor, be sure to use only the specified type (PSA series; sold separately). Using an adaptor other than the specified type may cause the unit to malfunction, or cause damage to the unit. • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume and turn off th[...]

8 Making the Connections Mono Output Connection fig.020 fig.030 Electric Guitar AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) Guitar Amplifier or or MTR Mixer Keyboard RE-20_e.book 8 ページ ２００７年６月８日　金曜日　午後４時３２分[...]

9 Making the Connections Stereo Output Connection ■ Mono Input fig.060 ■ Stereo Input fig.070 Electric Guitar AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) Guitar Amplifier or or MTR Mixer Keyboard Effector + Electric Guitar AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) Guitar Amplifier or MTR Mixer Keyboard or RE-20_e.book 9 ページ ２００７年６?[...]

10 Making the Connections Connecting to SEND/RETURN With Guitar Amps ■ Mono Send/Mono Return fig.060 ■ Mono Send/Stereo Return fig.070 SEND RETURN Electric Guitar AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) Guitar Amplifier SEND RETURN R RETURN L Electric Guitar AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) Guitar Amplifier RE-20_e.book 10 ページ ２?[...]

11 Making the Connections Connecting to an MTR or Mixer If you want to turn off output of the direct sound—for example when connecting to a mixer’s SEND/RETURN—set the DIRECT switch to OFF. ■ Mono Send/Mono Return fig.060 ■ Stereo Send/Stereo Return fig.070 SEND RETURN Set DIRECT switch to OFF AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) MTR M[...]

12 Operating the RE-20 Basic Operation For this demonstration of using the pedals, first press the EFFECT ON/OFF pedal to switch on the effect (ON/OFF indicator lit), and set the DIRECT switch to ON. fig.080 1. Set the knobs as shown in the figure. 2. Using the INPUT VOLUME knob and the volume control on the connected device, adjust the input level[...]

13 Operating the RE-20 Adjusting the Input Volume The input level can be adjusted with the INPUT VOLUME knob . * The input level can be adjusted with the INPUT VOLUME knob regardless of whether the effect is switched on or off. Switching the Echo and Reverb Variations You can use the MODE SELECTOR knob to switch among the twelve Variation modes, wh[...]

14 Operating the RE-20 Setting the Delay Time with the TAP Pedal (Tap Delay Time) 1. Using the MODE SELECTOR knob, select the Variation mode for which the tap delay time is to be set. * For more on the playback heads for which the tap delay time is set, and the maximum values of the settings, refer to “About the Variation Mode” (p. 18). 2. Pres[...]

15 Operating the RE-20 2. Release the TAP pedal. The pitch of the oscillating sound starts to fall, and the original echo sound returns. The TAP indicator lights when the twist effect is finished. * Once the TAP pedal is released, changing the repeat rate or intensity cancels the twist effect. The setting is then changed to the value set with the k[...]

16 Operating the RE-20 Control Using an Expression Pedal You can control the following functions with an expression pedal (Roland EV-5; sold separately) connected to the EXP PEDAL jack on the rear panel. REPEAT RATE: The echo interval becomes shorter as the toe of the expression pedal is pressed further. In Long mode, the range for the Repeat Rate [...]

17 Operating the RE-20 Setting the Function of the Expression Pedal 1. Turn off the RE-20. * Disconnecting the plug from the INPUT A/MONO jack switches off the power. 2. While holding down the TAP pedal, turn on the power to the RE-20. The virtual tape display flashes, and then remains lit. * Connecting the plug to the INPUT A/MONO jack switches on[...]

18 About the Variation Mode You can use the MODE SELECTOR knob to switch among the twelve Variation modes, which offer different combinations of echo and reverb. ● : On : The playback heads set with the tap delay times REPEAT (MODE SELECTOR knob “1”–“4”) : Echo only REVERB ECHO (MODE SELECTOR knob “5”–“11”) : Combined echo and[...]

19 About the Roland SPACE ECHO RE-201 The Roland SPACE ECHO RE-201 is a reverb-equipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. About the Configuration of the Tape Echo/Reverb The tape echo section features an erase head, record head, and three playback heads arranged sequentially at equal intervals, such that a sound is played back three times at equal in[...]

20 Troubleshooting Power doesn’t come on ❍ Is the guitar or keyboard connected correctly to the INPUT A/MONO jack? → Check the connections again (p. 7–p. 11). * The power will not turn on without a plug connected to the INPUT A/MONO jack. ❍ Have the batteries run down? → Replace them with new batteries (p. 6). * The batteries included w[...]

21 Sample Settings ■ AMBIENCE This sound adds a sense of space using a short delay and reverb. ■ RICH ECHO This is a sumptuous sound with a rich reverb added to the delay. This produces an even greater effect when played back in stereo. ■ MULTI SLAP Effective with muting techniques for giving the sound a prominent contour. This is even more e[...]

22 Main Specifications RE-20: Space Echo Nominal Input Level -20 dBu (INPUT VOLUME knob: center), max +4 dBu Input Impedance 1 M Ω Nominal Output Level -20 dBu Output Impedance 1 k Ω Recommended Load Impedance 10 k Ω or greater Display Virtual Tape Display Controls EFFECT ON/OFF pedal TAP pedal BASS knob TREBLE knob REVERB VOLUME knob REPEAT RAT[...]

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G6027121R1 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 Canad[...]