Boss Audio Systems Music Pedal Boss RV 5 User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
AC DC  
AC & BATTERY  
POWERED  
FET  
 
Features  
This high-quality, multifunction digital reverb gives you the quality of a studio effect, but  
condensed into a compact pedal.  
Models the sound of the spring reverb from Accutronics, a name synonymous with spring  
reverb. The emulation on modeling is so realistic that even the sound of the oscillations re-  
sulting from the mutual interference between dual springs is reproduced.  
Comes with a completely new “modulate” feature for the reverb, which adds modulation  
to the hall reverb, producing an extremely pleasant reverb sound.  
Includes a new type of “gate reverb.” This reverb produces a uniquely distinctive effect  
which condenses the reverberation sound.  
Thanks to a 2-in/2-out stereo configuration, the RV-5 offers three dimensional reverb  
sound.  
* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective  
owners. These names, as used in this manual, are for the purpose of accurately describing the sounds  
created with modeling.  
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Panel Description  
fig.01  
1. AC Adaptor Jack  
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Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (op-  
tionally available BOSS PSA-Series). By us-  
ing an AC Adaptor, you can play without  
being concerned about how much battery  
power you have left.  
* As soon as you connect the AC adaptor, the unit  
is turned on.  
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* If there are batteries in the unit while an AC  
adaptor is being used, normal operation will  
continue should the line voltage be interrupted  
(power blackout or power cord disconnection).  
* Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA-Series).  
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Panel Description  
2. CHECK Indicator  
4. INPUT-A (MONO) Jack  
This indicator shows whether an effect is  
ON/OFF, and also doubles as the Battery  
Check indicator. The indicator lights when  
an effect is ON.  
INPUT-B Jack  
These jacks accept input signals (coming  
from a guitar, some other musical instru-  
ment, or another effects unit).  
* If this indicator goes dim or no longer lights  
while an effect is ON, the battery is near  
exhaustion and should be replaced immediately.  
For instructions on changing the battery, refer  
to “Changing the Battery” (p. 12).  
* The unit’s functions differ according to how it is  
connected. Refer to “Outputting Only the  
Effect” (p. 11).  
* When running the unit on battery power, the  
INPUT-A (MONO) and INPUT-B jacks double  
as power switches. Power to the unit is turned  
on when you plug into the INPUT-A (MONO)  
or INPUT-B jack; the power is turned off when  
the cable is unplugged. Be sure to disconnect  
any cord plugged into the INPUT-A (MONO)  
or INPUT-B jack when not using this effects  
device. When the AC adaptor is used, the power  
remains on at all times, and this function is  
disabled.  
* The CHECK indicator shows whether the effect  
is being applied or not. It does not indicate  
whether the power to the device is on or not.  
3. OUTPUT-A (MONO) Jack  
OUTPUT-B Jack  
The output jacks are used to connect the unit  
to an amplifier or another effects unit.  
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Panel Description  
fig.02  
5. Pedal Switch  
Used for switching effects on/off, and for in-  
putting the tempo.  
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6. Thumbscrew  
When this screw is loosened, the pedal will  
open, allowing you to change the battery.  
* For instructions on changing the battery, refer  
to “Changing the Battery” (p. 12).  
7. E.LEVEL (effect level) Knob  
This adjusts the volume of the effect sound.  
Turn the knob to the right (clockwise) to in-  
crease the effect sound.  
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Panel Description  
PLATE:  
8. TONE Knob  
This simulates the sound of a plate echo (a  
type of reverb that uses the vibrations of a  
metal plate). It provides a metallic-sounding  
reverberation with an extended high end.  
This adjusts the tone of the reverb sound.  
The more you turn the knob to the right  
(clockwise) of center (standard), the brighter  
the sound becomes; turn the knob to the left  
of center to create a sound with greater  
warmth.  
HALL:  
This simulates the reverb sound of a larg-  
er hall.  
9. TIME Knob  
This adjusts the length (time) of the reverb  
sound.  
ROOM:  
This simulates the reverb sound of a  
smaller room.  
GATE:  
10. MODE Switch  
Produces a uniquely distinctive effect in  
which the reverberation sound is con-  
densed.  
Selects the reverb effect and pedal mode.  
* Immediately after the MODE switch is  
switched, operating the pedal produces no result.  
MODULATE:  
SPRING:  
This is a completely new reverb that adds  
modulation to the hall reverb to produce  
an extremely pleasant reverb sound.  
This simulates the sound of a guitar  
amp’s built-in spring reverb.  
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Connections  
fig.03  
AC adaptor  
BOSS PSA-series (option)  
Keyboard  
OUT DC 9V/200mA  
Electric  
Guitar  
Guitar Amplifier  
* Be sure to lower the output level of any device being connected.  
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Connections  
* When running the unit on battery power, inserting a plug into the INPUT-A (MONO) or INPUT-B 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.  
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and  
turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.  
* If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, normal operation will continue should  
the line voltage be interrupted (power blackout or power cord disconnection).  
* Once the connections have been completed (p. 8), turn on power to your various devices in the order  
specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to  
speakers and other devices.  
When powering up:  
Turn on the power to your guitar amp last.  
When powering down: Turn off the power to your guitar amp first.  
* Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume  
all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and  
does not indicate a malfunction.  
* When operating on battery power only, the unit’s indicator will become dim when battery power gets too  
low. Replace the battery as soon as possible.  
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Operating the Unit  
fig.05  
1. When you have made the necessary con-  
nections (p. 8), depress the pedal switch  
to turn the effect on. (the CHECK indica-  
tor turns red.)  
* The unit’s functions differ according to how it is  
connected. Refer to “Outputting Only the  
Effect” (p. 11).  
2. Select the mode with the MODE switch.  
3. Adjust the reverb time with the TIME  
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3
2
knob.  
4. Adjust the tone of the reverb sound with  
the TONE knob.  
5. Adjust the effect volume level with the  
E.LEVEL knob.  
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Outputting Only the Effect  
By plugging into INPUT-B, you can have only the effect sound be output (the direct sound is  
not output).  
* When the effect is off, the output from OUTPUT-A and OUTPUT-B is muted.  
Mixer  
Guitar Amplifier  
* Make sure the input/output levels of devices being connected are matched appropriately.  
* When using a guitar amp to send/return the direct sound as well, connect to INPUT-A (MONO).  
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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.  
1. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of  
the pedal, then lift the pedal upwards to  
open the unit.  
* The thumbscrew can be left in the pedal while  
changing the battery.  
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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.  
2. Remove the old battery from the battery  
housing, and remove the snap cord con-  
nected to it.  
fig.09  
Thumbscrew  
Pedal  
3. Connect the snap cord to the new battery,  
and place the battery inside the battery  
housing.  
* Be sure to carefully observe the battery’s polarity  
(+ versus –).  
Spring Base  
Battery Snap  
Cord  
Coil Spring  
Guide Bush  
Hole  
4. Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on  
the back of the pedal, then close the pedal.  
* Carefully avoid getting the snap cord caught in  
the pedal, coil spring and battery housing.  
Battery  
Snap  
Battery Housing  
5. Finally, insert the thumbscrew into the  
9V Battery  
guide bush hole and fasten it securely.  
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Troubleshooting  
Power won’t come on / CHECK indicator doesn’t light:  
Is the specified adaptor (PSA-series;  
Is the guitar connected properly to the  
sold separately) properly connected?  
INPUT-A (MONO) or INPUT-B jack?  
Check the connection once more (p. 8).  
Check the connection once more (p. 8).  
* Never use any AC adapter other than one  
specified for use with the RV-5.  
* To prevent useless depletion of the battery when  
the unit is running on battery power, the power  
is switched on only when a cable is plugged in to  
the INPUT-A (MONO) or INPUT-B jack.  
Is the battery low or dead?  
Replace with a new battery (p. 12).  
* The CHECK indicator shows whether the effect  
is being applied or not. It does not indicate  
whether the power to the device is on or not.  
* The battery that was supplied with the unit is  
for temporary use, intended primarily for testing  
its operation. For extended use, we suggest  
replacing it with an alkaline battery.  
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Troubleshooting  
No sound / Low volume:  
Sound is distorted:  
Is the RV-5 properly connected to your  
Is the battery low?  
instrument?  
As the battery is drained, the CHECK in-  
dicator dims, and the RV-5 may start to  
function incorrectly. Replace with a new  
battery (p. 12).  
Check the connection once more (p. 8).  
Is the volume turned down on any guitar  
amp or effects device you have connect-  
ed?  
Could the level of the sound being input  
be excessive?  
Check the settings of the connected device.  
With some guitars, distortion may be pro-  
duced. Be careful of your guitar’s output  
level.  
Do you have a stereo plug connected?  
This device will not operate properly with  
stereo plugs. Please use mono plugs.  
Are you connected only to INPUT-B?  
The direct sound is not output when you  
connect only to INPUT-B. The outputs are  
muted when the effect is off, and no  
sound is output (p. 11).  
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Setting Samples  
Spring Reverb  
Concert Hall  
You can derive more of the spring reverb’s char-  
acteristic ambience by muting the lower strings.  
Bright Reverb  
Deep Reverb  
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Setting Samples  
Room  
Fat Sound  
Effective when TIME is matched with the phrase’s  
tempo. This yields an even fatter sound when  
used in combination with distortion effects.  
Garage Sound  
Chorus Effect  
Adds a sense of greater breadth and depth to ar-  
peggios played with a clean sound.  
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Specifications  
RV-5: Digital Reverb  
Nominal Input Level ......................-20 dBu  
Input Impedance.............................1 MΩ  
Nominal Output Level...................-20 dBu  
Output Impedance..........................1 kΩ  
Recommended Load Impedance.....10 kor greater  
Residual Noise.................................-93 dBu (IHF-A, Typ.): All knobs at center position  
Controls ............................................Pedal Switch, E.LEVEL knob, TONE knob, TIME knob,  
MODE switch  
Indicator ...........................................CHECK Indicator (Serves also battery check indicator)  
Connectors .......................................INPUT-A (MONO) jack, INPUT-B jack,  
OUTPUT-A (MONO) jack, OUTPUT-B jack,  
AC adaptor jack (DC 9 V)  
Power Supply ..................................DC 9 V: Dry battery (9 V type) S-006P/9 V (6F22/9 V)  
Dry battery (9 V type) 6AM6/9 V (alkaline)  
AC Adaptor  
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Specifications  
Current Draw ..................................50 mA (DC 9 V)  
* Expected battery life under continuous use:  
Carbon: 2 hours, Alkaline: 6 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. .............................................440 g / 1 lb (including Battery)  
Accessories.......................................Owner’s Manual  
Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,”  
and “Information”)  
Dry battery (9 V type) S-006P/9 V (6F22/9 V)  
* The battery that was supplied with the unit is for temporary use-  
intended primarily for testing its operation.  
We also suggest replacing this with an alkaline dry cell.  
Options .............................................AC Adaptor PSA-Series  
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms  
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to  
change without prior notice.  
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For EU Countries  
For the USA  
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in  
a
residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in  
a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.  
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.  
For Canada  
NOTICE  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
AVIS  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
 
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