Roland JS-8 Stereo System User Manual


 
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Convenient Functions
Using Foot Switches and Expression Pedals
Never connect or disconnect the expression pedal or the footswitch while this unit’s power is on.
You can connect an optional footswitch and use your foot to control the following operations.
The function controlled with the footswitch is assigned with PEDAL SETTING in the SYSTEM settings.
PEDAL SETTING
PLAY/STOP Operate the player ( Play/ Stop).
REC/STOP Operate the recorder (Rec/ Stop).
PATCH +1 Select the next effect patch number (+1).
PATCH -1 Select the previous effect patch number (-1).
SOLO Switch SOLO on and off.
PH.LOOP REC/PLAY Control REC/PLAY in PHRASE LOOP ( DELAY).
PH.LOOP STOP Stop PHRASE LOOP ( DELAY). The recorded content will be erased at the same time.
ROTARY SPEED SEL Switch the speaker's rotation speed (SLOW/FAST).
TUNER Switch the Tuner screen on/off.
If a separately sold expression pedal is connected, the operation of the expression pedal is determined by the effect that's
selected.
Effect setting Expression pedal operation
FX=ON,
FX SELECT= WAH, and
MODE=MANUAL
Operates as a wah pedal.
Other than the above Operates as a volume pedal.
If you’re using an FS-5U footswitch, set its
POLARITY switch as shown below.
If you’re using an FS-6 footswitch, set its MODE
and POLARITY switches as shown below.
B A
Footswitch
(BOSS FS-6)
Expression Pedal
(Roland EV-5, etc.)
Footswitch
(BOSS FS-5U)
Red White
PCS-31L: sold separately
Stereo 1/4”
phone cable
(Commercially
available item)
1/4” phone cable (monaural)
(Commercially available item)
CTL1CTL2 CTL1CTL2 CTL1
JS-8
EXP/CTL PEDAL jack