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Owner ’ s Manual DC AC AC & BATTERY POWERED FET ...
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2 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS BF-3 Flanger. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (separate sheet). These sections provide important informa- tion concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have g ...
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3 Features ● Stereo output gives your sound greater breadth along with a deep effect that imparts a sense of three-dimensional rotation. ● Includes a new “ULTRA” mode for a more intense flanging effect. ● Also features a “GATE/PAN” mode. When outputting in mono, a slicer effect is add- ed to the flanging sound, resulting in a “gate ...
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4 Panel Description fig.01 1. AC Adaptor Jack Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (op- tionally available BOSS PSA-Series). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play with- out being concerned about how much bat- tery power you have left. * Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA- Series), and make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the inp ...
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5 Panel Description 2. CHECK Indicator This indicator shows whether an effect is ON/OFF, indicates the tempo (TEMPO mode: p. 11–12), and also doubles as the Battery Check indicator. The indicator lights when an effect is ON. * If this indicator goes dim or no longer lights while an effect is ON or while the BF-3 is in TEMPO mode, the battery is n ...
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6 Panel Description on when you plug into the GUITAR IN or BASS IN jack; the power is turned off when the cable is unplugged. Be sure to disconnect any cord plugged into the GUITAR IN or BASS IN jack when not using this effects device. 6. Pedal Switch Used for switching effects on/off, and for inputting the tempo. * You cannot input the tempo in MO ...
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7 Panel Description 9. RES (resonance) Knob Adjusts the amount of resonance (feed- back). The more the knob is turned to the right, the more the flanger sound is em- phasized, and the stronger the characteris- tic effect in the sound becomes. 10. DEPTH Knob Adjusts the sweep depth. The effect deep- ens as you turn the knob to the right. * The MANUA ...
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Boss Audio Systems BF-3 - page 8
8 Connections fig.03 AC Adaptor BOSS PSA-series (option) Electric Guitar Bass Guitar OUT 9V DC/200mA Guitar Amplifier (Bass Amplifier) For monoural use, make the connection to the OUTPUT A (MONO) jack. * The GUIT AR IN jack is given priority. ...
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9 Connections * Inserting a plug into the GUITAR IN or BASS IN Jack will automatically switch the unit on. * The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type. * Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, ...
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10 Operating the Unit fig.05 1. When you have made the necessary connections (p. 8), depress the pedal switch to turn the effect on. (the CHECK indicator turns red.) * When MOMENTARY mode is selected, continue pressing the pedal switch. (the effect is on only while the pedal is depressed) 2. Select the mode with the MODE knob. * When MOMENTARY is s ...
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11 Setting the RATE by Inputting the Tempo with the Pedal Switch When Switching to Tempo Input with the Effect ON (CHECK indicator: Red) * RATE cycles for use with the tempo settings can be made in the range of 0.1–18 seconds. fig.06 * If you carry out Step immediately after Step , Step may inadvertently be interpreted as tempo input, thus changi ...
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Boss Audio Systems BF-3 - page 12
12 Setting the RATE by Inputting the Tempo with the Pedal Switch When Switching to Tempo Input with the Effect OFF (CHECK indicator: Off) * RATE cycles for use with the tempo settings can be made in the range of 0.1–18 seconds. fig.07 * If you carry out Step immediately after Step , Step may inadvertently be interpreted as tempo input, thus chang ...
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Boss Audio Systems BF-3 - page 13
13 Setting the RATE by Inputting the Tempo with the Pedal Switch Relationship Between the Flanger and Gate Effects * The gate effect switches on and off 32 times over the period of the flanger effect's rise and fall. * If you want to have the gate working on eighth notes, press the pedal switch at the beginning of the fourth measure of the son ...
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Boss Audio Systems BF-3 - page 14
14 Changing the Battery When the indicator goes dim or no longer lights while an effect is on, it means that the battery is nearly dead and must be replaced. Replace the battery following the steps below. * This device consumes considerable power, so use of the AC adaptor is recommended. When powering the unit with batteries, use alkaline batteries ...
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15 Troubleshooting Power won’t come on: ● Is the specified adaptor (PSA-series; sold separately) properly connected? Check the connection once more (p. 8). * Never use any AC adapter other than one specified for use with the BF-3. ● Is the battery low or dead? Replace with a new battery (p. 14). ● Is the guitar connected properly to the GUI ...
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16 Troubleshooting No sound / Low volume: ● Is the BF-3 properly connected to your instrument? Check the connection once more (p. 8). ● Is the volume turned down on any guitar amp or effects device you have connected? ● Are you inputting to both the GUI- TAR IN and BASS IN jacks? The GUITAR IN jack is given priority. If both jacks are used at ...
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17 Setting Samples For Guitar Standard Flanger fig.10 Ultra Flanger fig.11 Stereo Flanger fig.12 Rotary Flanger fig.13 Stereo Out Stereo Out ...
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18 Setting Samples For Guitar Gate Flanger fig.14 Chorus Sound fig.15 Tremolo Flanger fig.16 Fixed Flanging fig.17 OUTPUT A (MONO) OUTPUT B ...
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19 Setting Samples For Bass Strong Flanging fig.18 Deep Flanger fig.19 Vibrato Sound fig.20 Slicer Sound fig.21 ...
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20 Setting Memo ( ) fig.26 ( ) fig.26 ( ) fig.26 ( ) fig.26 ...
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21 Specifications BF-3: Flanger Nominal Input Level ................... -20 dBu Input Impedance.......................... 1 M Ω Nominal Output Level ................ -20 dBu Output Impedance ...................... 1 k Ω Recommended Load Impedance .... 10 k Ω or greater Delay Time.................................... 0.3 mS–14.4 mS (GUITAR IN ...
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22 Specifications Current Draw ............................... 40 mA (DC 9 V) * Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 3 hours Alkaline: 10 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Dimensions ................................... 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches Weight ...
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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 num é rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R è glement sur le mat é riel brouilleur du Canada. NO ...
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