BOSS W-2HM Heavy Metal Waza Craft Owner’s Manual

BOSS W-2HM Heavy Metal Waza Craft

Product Information

The HM-2W is a guitar effects pedal that offers various sound variations and tone adjustments. It can operate on a 9-volt battery or a 9-volt AC adaptor (PSA series, sold separately). The pedal features a CHECK indicator that shows the status of the effect and the battery level. It has knobs for adjusting the tone frequency ranges, a mode switch for selecting sound variations, a level knob for adjusting the volume, and a pedal switch for turning the effects on/off. The pedal can be connected to a guitar amplifier or another effects unit using the OUTPUT jack.

Product Panel Descriptions

• DC IN jack: Used for connecting a 9-volt AC adaptor (PSA series) to power the unit.
• AC adaptor (PSA series): A separate AC adaptor that can be used instead of the battery for power supply.
• CHECK indicator: Indicates if an effect is on/off and also serves as the battery check indicator.
• [COLOR MIX H] knob: Adjusts the tone around the 1 kHz frequency range.
• [COLOR MIX L] knob: Adjusts the tone around the 100 Hz frequency range.
• Mode Switch: Switch between the standard sound and a custom sound with enhanced aggression.
• [LEVEL] knob: Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
• OUTPUT jack: Used to connect the pedal to a guitar amplifier or another effects unit.
• Pedal switch: Turns the effects on/off.
• Thumbscrew: Loosening this screw allows the pedal to open for battery replacement.
• [DIST.] knob: Adjusts the gain and distortion effect.
• INPUT jack: Accepts input signals from a guitar, other musical instruments, or effects units. It also functions as the power switch.

Product Usage Instructions

Changing the Battery

1. Hold down the pedal and loosen the thumbscrew to open the pedal.
2. Remove the old battery from the battery housing and disconnect the snap cord connected to it.
3. Insert a new battery into the battery housing and connect the snap cord to it.
4. Close the pedal and tighten the thumbscrew.

Powering Up and Down

• When powering up, turn on the power to your guitar amp last.
• When powering down, turn off the power to your guitar amp first.

Using the Effects Unit

1. Connect your guitar or other musical instrument to the INPUT jack.
2. Connect the OUTPUT jack to the input of your guitar amplifier or another effects unit.
3. Set the desired sound variation using the mode switch.
4. Adjust the tone frequency ranges using the [COLOR MIX H] and [COLOR MIX L] knobs.
5. Adjust the volume of the effect sound using the [LEVEL] knob.
6. To turn on/off the effects, use the pedal switch.

Note: To conserve battery power, disconnect the plug from the INPUT jack when not using the effects unit.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet).
After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

Panel Descriptions

Precautions When Connecting

• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
• Once everything is properly connected, 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.
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.

Use of Battery

• The life of the included battery may be limited as its primary purpose was for testing during assembly.
• 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” (supplied on a separate sheet).
• 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.
• If the batteries run extremely low, the sound may distort, but this does not indicate a malfunction. If this occurs, please replace the batteries or use the AC adaptor (sold separately).
• Batteries should always be installed or replaced before connecting any other devices. This way, you can prevent malfunction and damage.

Changing the Battery

1. Hold down the pedal and loosen the thumbscrew, then open the pedal upward.
   • The pedal can be opened without detaching the thumbscrew completely.
2. Remove the old battery from the battery housing, and remove the snap cord connected to it.
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 -).
4. Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on the back of the pedal, and then close the pedal.
   • Carefully avoid getting the snap cord caught in the pedal, coil spring, and battery housing.
5. Finally, hold down the pedal while tightening the thumbscrew into the guide bush hole.

Main Specifications

Power Supply

| Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22) or Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)

AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw

| 30 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)

Alkaline: Approx. 24 hours

Carbon: Approx. 8 hours

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

(including battery)

| 440 g

1 lbs

Accessories| Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)

Option

(sold separately)

| AC adaptor (PSA-series)

• 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.
• Roland, BOSS, and WAZA CRAFT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

• Model Name: HM-2W
• Type of Equipment: GUITAR EFFECTS
• Responsible Party: Roland Corporation U.S.
• Address: 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
• Telephone: 323-890-3700

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