BOSS OD-200 Hybrid Drive Pedal Owner’s Manual

BOSS OD-200 Hybrid Drive Pedal

Specifications

• Display: Shows parameters and values
• Knobs: [PARAM], [LEVEL], [DRIVE], [LOW], [MIDDLE], [HIGH]
• Mode knob: Selects different sound modes
• Parameter button: Selects parameters for adjustment

Product Usage Instructions

**Panel Descriptions

**

Top Panel:

1. Display: Shows the parameters and the values.
2. [PARAM] knob: Adjusts the parameter selected by the [PARAM] button or switches memories.
3. [LEVEL] knob: Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
4. [DRIVE] knob: Adjusts the depth of distortion.
5. Mode knob: Selects different sound modes based on the explanation provided.
6. [LOW], [MIDDLE], [HIGH] knobs: Adjust the sound level of the respective frequency ranges.
7. [PARAM] button: Selects the parameter to adjust using the [PARAM] knob or switches memories.

Parameter Settings:

• BOOST TYPE: Choose booster types such as MID, CLN, TRB, OVD, BLS, SCR, CNT, Xdr, DST, etc.
• BOOST PRE (BOOSTER PRE GAIN): Adjusts the gain of the booster.
• BOOST POST (BOOSTER POST GAIN): Adjusts the volume when boost is on.
• GATE DECAY and GATE THRESH (GATE THRESHOLD): Adjusts gate closure time and threshold.

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

1. Display
   Shows the parameters and the values.

2. [PARAM] knob
   Adjusts the parameter that is selected by the [PARAM] button, or switches memories.

3. [LEVEL] knob
   Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.

4. [DRIVE] knob
   Adjusts the depth of distortion.

5. Mode knob
   Selects the sound.

6. [LOW] knob
   Adjusts the sound level of the low-frequency range.

7. [MIDDLE] knob
   Adjusts the sound level of the middle-frequency range.

8. [HIGH] knob
   Adjusts the sound level of the high-frequency range.

9. [PARAM] button
   Selects the parameter that is adjusted by the [PARAM] knob, or switches memories.

You can also select a parameter or memory by pressing the [PARAM] knob.

About the booster
As its main distortion, the OD-200 provides 12 different types of sound. The position of the booster connection and the operations of the BOOSTER PRE GAIN, BOOSTER POST GAIN, and LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH knobs will differ depending on the STRUCTURE parameter.

When STRUCTURE is SERIES
The booster is placed before the main distortion.

When STRUCTURE is PARALLEL
The booster and main distortion are placed in parallel.

Preventing accidental operation (panel lock)

By long-pressing the [PARAM] button, you can switch between enabling (unlocking) or disabling (locking) the operation of the knobs and buttons. If you attempt an operation while the unit is locked, the display indicates

BOOST/GATE indicator
Indicates the parameter that can be adjusted by the [PARAM] knob. When the indicator is unlit, the knob selects memories.
Memory

[MEMORY] button
Switches or saves memories (MANUAL, 1–127) (p. 8). The memory is switched each time you press the [MEMORY] button. You can also switch memories by holding down the [MEMORY] button and turning the [PARAM] knob.

MEMORY indicator
Indicates the currently selected memory. If a memory 5–127 is selected, the indicator is unlit.

[ON/OFF] switch
Turns the effect on/off.

[MEMORY/BOOST] switch
Switches memories (p. 8). Long-press the [MEMORY/BOOST] switch to turn the booster on/off.
MEMO
The function of the footswitch can be changed by  (MEMORY SWITCH FUNCTION).

Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

1. INPUT jack
   Connect your guitar, bass, or effect unit here.

2. Turning On/Off the Power
   The INPUT jack also operates as the power switch. The power turns on when you insert a plug into the INPUT jack.

3. When powering up
   Power-up equipment such as your guitar amp last.

4. When powering down
   Power down equipment such as your guitar amp first.

• 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. 2. OUTPUT jack
  Connect this jack to your amp or effector.

  3. CTL 1, 2/EXP jack
     Using the jack as CTL 1, 2 You can connect a footswitch (sold separately: FS- 5U, FS-6, FS-7) and use it to switch the booster ON/OFF or switch memories (p. 9)./
     Using the jack as EXP
     You can connect an expression pedal (sold separately: EV-30, Roland EV-5, etc.) and use it to control the amount of boost or the volume of the effect sound (p. 11). * Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

  4. DC IN jack
     An AC adaptor (sold separately: PSA-S series) can be connected to this jack.

     • Use only the specified AC adaptor (sold separately: PSA-S series) and plug it into an AC outlet of the correct voltage.

  5. If the AC adaptor is connected while power is on, the power supply is drawn from the AC adaptor.
     Side Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

  6. MIDI jacks
     Use a TRS/MIDI connecting cable (sold separately: BMIDI-5-35) to connect an external MIDI device. You can use an external MIDI device to switch the memories of this unit.
     Do not connect an audio device here. Doing so will cause malfunctions.

  7. USB port
     Connect your computer using a commercially available USB cable that supports USB 2.0.

     • Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit data.
     • This is used only for program updates.

Saving and Switching Memories

Saving to Memory
Here’s how to save the effect settings that you edited.

1. Long-press the [MEMORY] button. The display indicates
2. Turn the [PARAM] knob to select the save destination (MAN, 1–127). You can also select the save-destination by pressing the [MEMORY] button. If you decide to cancel, press the [PARAM] button.
3. Long-press the [MEMORY] button to confirm the save-destination.

The memory is saved.
If you save to MAN, the settings of the panel are applied as the values for MODE, DRIVE, LEVEL, LOW, MIDDLE, and HIGH.

Switching Memories

Here’s how to recall a saved memory.
Press the [MEMORY] button to select a memory. Each time you press the button, you cycle through the memories in the order of “MAN (manual) 0 1 0 2 0 3 04 …1270 MAN…” You can also switch memories by holding down the [MEMORY] button and turning the [PARAM] knob. * The MEMORY indicator is unlit if a memory 5–127 is selected.

MEMO
You can specify the memory switching range by editing the (EXTENT FROM) and (EXTENT TO) settings (p. 11).

What is “MAN” (manual)?
This unit normally applies the effect according to the settings that are saved in memory, but if you select MAN (manual) the effect is applied according to the positions of the panel knobs. Even in this case, the booster and gate settings recall the settings that are written to MAN (this can be changed).

Overall Settings (Menu)

Basic Operation

1. Press the [PARAM] button and [MEMORY] button simultaneously. You enter menu mode.
2. Turn the [PARAM] knob to select a parameter, and then press the [PARAM] knob. The value is displayed
3. Turn the [PARAM] knob to edit the value.
4. Press the [PARAM] knob.
5. Press the [PARAM] button and [MEMORY] button simultaneously. You exit menu mode.

Assigning functions to external pedals
You can connect a footswitch (sold separately: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7) to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack, and use it to switch the booster on/off or to change memories. Use the menu items     to make these settings (p. 10).

Menu Parameter List

About the MEMORY mark

• Can be set and saved for each memory by the “Saving to Memory” (p. 8) operation. If you do not perform this operation, the settings are lost when you switch memories.
• Can be set and saved for each memory if the preference (SWP/MEP/C1P/ C2P/EPP) is set to MEM (MEMORY). To save, refer to “Saving to Memory” (p. 8). If set to SYS (SYSTEM), the settings common to the unit are used. Function settings are saved automatically.

Appendix

Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
Here’s how to return the OD-200 to its factory-set state.

1. While holding down the [ON/OFF] switch and [MEMORY/BOOST] switch, turn on the power (insert a plug into the INPUT jack). The display indicates
2. Press the [MEMORY/BOOST] switch. The display indicates If you decide to cancel, press the [MEMORY] button.
3. Press the [MEMORY/BOOST] switch. The factory reset is executed.
4. When the display indicates “F In,” turn the power off and on again.

Installing Batteries
Insert the batteries as shown below, being careful to orient the batteries correctly.

• Batteries should always be installed or replaced before connecting any other devices. This way, you can prevent malfunction and damage.
• If operating this unit on batteries, please use alkaline batteries.
• Even if batteries are installed, the unit will turn off if you connect or disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet while the unit is turned on, or if you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit. When this occurs, unsaved data may be lost. You must turn off the power before you connect or disconnect the power cord or AC adaptor.
• When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.
• 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” (leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”).
• “Lo” will appear on the display if the batteries are low. Replace them with new ones.

Attaching the Rubber Feet

You can attach the rubber feet (included) if necessary. Attach them in the locations shown in the illustration.
Using the unit without rubber feet may damage the floor.

Main Specifications

BOSS OD-200: HYBRID DRIVE

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.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY/IMPORTANT NOTES

CAUTION
Keep small items out of the reach of children To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children. Included Parts Rubber feet (p. 15)

Additional Precautions

• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.

SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement

• Model Name: OD-200
• 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

Intellectual Property Right

• This product includes third-party open-source software. Copyright (c) 2009-2017 ARM Limited. All rights reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
• Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
• In this manual, company names and product names of the respective owners are used because it is the most practical way of describing the sounds that are emulated using DSP technology.

FAQ

Q: How do I reset the unit to factory settings?
A: To reset the unit to factory settings, press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds while powering on the unit. This will restore all settings to their default values.

Q: Can I use external pedals with this unit?
A: Yes, you can connect external pedals to this unit using the input/output jacks provided. Make sure to set the appropriate levels and parameters for compatibility.

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