Boss KATANA-100 MkII Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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 WARNING

Make sure that the power cord is grounded

Connect mains plug of this model to a 

mains socket outlet with a protective 

earthing connection.

To completely turn off power to the unit, pull out 

the plug from the outlet

Even with the power switch turned off, this 

unit is not completely separated from its 

main source of power. When the power 

needs to be completely turned off, turn 

off the power switch on the unit, then 

pull out the plug from the outlet. For this reason, the 

outlet into which you choose to connect the power 

cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and 

readily accessible.

Secure a sufficient amount of space at the setup 

location

Since this unit normally emits a slight 

amount of heat, make sure to secure 

sufficient space around it, as shown below.

Front

Side

20 cm (8 in.)

or greater

20 cm (8 in.)

or greater

30 cm (12 in. ) 

or greater

5 cm (2 in.) 

or greater

15 cm (6 in.) 

or greater

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not carry out anything unless you are 

instructed to do so in the owner’s manual. 

Otherwise, you risk causing malfunction.

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

Be sure to contact your dealer, a Roland 

service center, or an official Roland dealer.
For a list of Roland service centers and 

official Roland dealers, refer to the Roland 

website.

 WARNING

Do not use or store in the following types of 

locations

•  Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., 

direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, 

near a heating duct, on top of heat-

generating equipment); or are

•  Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet 

floors); or are

•  Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
•  Subject to salt exposure; or are
•  Exposed to rain; or are
•  Dusty or sandy; or are
•  Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness; 

or are

•  Placed in a poorly ventilated location.

Do not place in an unstable location

Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of 

the unit toppling over or dropping down.

Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct 

voltage

The unit should be connected to a power 

supply only of the type described as 

marked on the rear side of unit.

Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power cord. Also, 

the supplied power cord must not be used 

with any other device.

Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects 

on it

Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.

Avoid extended use at high volume

Use of the unit at high volume for 

extended periods of time may cause 

hearing loss. If you ever experience any 

hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you 

should immediately stop using the unit 

and consult a specialized physician.

Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter 

unit; never place containers with liquid on unit

Do not place containers containing liquid 

(e.g., flower vases) on this product. Never 

allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable 

objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water 

or juice) to enter this product. Doing so 

may cause short circuits, faulty operation, 

or other malfunctions.

 WARNING

Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction 

occurs

In the following cases, immediately turn 

off the power, remove the power cord 

from the outlet, and contact your dealer, a 

Roland service center, or an official Roland 

dealer for service.
•  The power cord has been damaged; or
•  If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
•  Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled 

onto the unit; or

•  The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has 

become wet); or

•  The unit does not appear to operate normally or 

exhibits a marked change in performance.

For a list of Roland service centers and official Roland 

dealers, refer to the Roland website.

Be cautious to protect children from injury

Always make sure that an adult is on hand 

to provide supervision and guidance when 

using the unit in places where children 

are present, or when a child will be using 

the unit.

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Otherwise, you risk causing damage or 

malfunction.

Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable 

number of other devices

Otherwise, you risk overheating or fire.

Do not use overseas

Before using the unit in overseas, consult 

with your retailer, the nearest Roland 

service center, or an authorized Roland 

distributor.
For a list of Roland service centers and official Roland 

dealers, refer to the Roland website.

Don’t block ventilation openings

Don’t allow the unit’s ventilation openings 

to be blocked by a newspaper, tablecloth, 

curtains, or similar objects.

Don’t place burning objects on the unit

Don’t place any burning object 

(such as a candle) on the unit.

Be aware of weather conditions

Use the apparatus in moderate climates.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Before using this unit, carefully read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (inside front cover), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 3). After reading, 

keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

© 2022 Roland Corporation

Used for instructions intended to alert the 
user to the risk of injury or material 
damage should the unit be used 
improperly. 
* Material damage refers to damage or 

other adverse effects caused with 
respect to the home and all its 
furnishings, as well to domestic animals 
or pets. 

Used for instructions intended to alert the 
user to the risk of death or severe injury 
should the unit be used improperly. 

The       symbol alerts the user to things that must be 
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is 
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the 
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord 
plug must be unplugged from the outlet. 

The       symbol alerts the user to important instructions or 
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is 
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In 
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general 
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. 

The       symbol alerts the user to items that must never be 
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must 
not be done is indicated by the design contained within 
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that 
the unit must never be disassembled. 

About       WARNING and       CAUTION Notices

About the Symbols

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

Summary of Contents for KATANA-100 MkII

Page 1: ...put 30 cm 12 inch speaker KATANA 50 MkII EX KTN50 2EX 50 W output 30 cm 12 inch speaker KATANA 100 MkII KTN 100 2 100 W output 30 cm 12 inch speaker KATANA 100 212 MkII KTN 212 2 100 W output 30 cm 12...

Page 2: ...t if an abnormality or malfunction occurs In the following cases immediately turn off the power remove the power cord from the outlet and contact your dealer a Roland service center or an official Rol...

Page 3: ...iating a call or while conversing Should you experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them off When moved from one...

Page 4: ...iddle frequency range TREBLE knob Adjusts the sound level of the high frequency range 4 EFFECTS Here you can make settings for the built in effects For details on the effect types and settings for eac...

Page 5: ...EL is selected BANK button Artist Artist HEAD only Switches between BANK A and BANK B When BANK B is selected the BANK button is lit CH1 CH4 buttons The CH1 CH4 buttons 50 50 EX CH1 CH2 buttons on the...

Page 6: ...0 100 212 HEAD Artist Artist HEAD only Connect an external effect device mono Connect the SEND jack to the input of your external effect device and connect the output of your external effect device to...

Page 7: ...A CH1 2 01H BANK A CH2 3 02H BANK A CH3 4 03H BANK A CH4 5 04H PANEL 6 05H BANK B CH1 7 06H BANK B CH2 8 07H BANK B CH3 9 08H BANK B CH4 CC 16 BOOSTER SW 0 63 OFF 64 127 ON 17 MOD SW 18 FX SW 19 DELAY...

Page 8: ...cording LIVE A close miked sound for live BLEND A sound providing a good blend of closed miked and distantlymiked sound that can be broadly used for live or recording CUSTOM SETTING switch Switch Expl...

Page 9: ...L FV 500H you can use the pedal to vary the volume or control an effect such as WAH GA FC Expression Pedal Jack Explanation VOLUME Adjusts the volume EXP You can control an effect such as WAH You can...

Page 10: ...nected to the LINE OUT jack and PHONES REC OUT jack 4 Adjust the volume levels for the devices Before switching off the power lower the volume on each of the devices in your system and then TURN OFF t...

Page 11: ...REVERB BANK B HALL REVERB 1 Press the BOOSTER MOD DELAY FX or REVERB button to select the effect that you want to use Each time you press the button its color changes 2 Turn the knob to adjust the de...

Page 12: ...al is not output from the speakers KATANA 100 MkII KATANA 100 212 MkII KATANA HEAD MkII KATANA Artist MkII KATANA Artist MkII HEAD PHONES REC OUT AUX IN LINE OUT RETURN SEND EXP PEDAL SPEAKER OUT KATA...

Page 13: ...rately Footswitch FS 5L FS 6 FS 7 Expression pedal EV 30 FV 500L FV 500H Roland EV 5 Amplifier Stand BAS 1 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms KATANA 50 MkII EX Rated Power Output 50 W Nominal Input Level INPUT 10 dBu 1...

Page 14: ...0H Roland EV 5 GA FOOT CONTROLLER GA FC GA FC EX Amplifier Stand BAS 1 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms KATANA 100 212 MkII Rated Power Output 100 W Nominal Input Level INPUT 10 dBu 1 M AUX IN 10 dBu 20 k EFX LOOP RE...

Page 15: ...EX 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms KATANA Artist MkII Rated Power Output 100 W Nominal Input Level INPUT 10 dBu 1 M AUX IN 10 dBu 20 k RETURN IN 10 dBu 100 k Speaker 30 cm 12 inches x 1 Controls POWER switch MASTER...

Page 16: ...rs ACOUSTIC CLEAN CRUNCH LEAD BROWN VARIATION BOOSTER MOD FX DELAY REVERB TAP BANK CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 PANEL GLOBAL EQ Connectors INPUT jack 1 4 inch phone type POWER AMP IN DUAL LINK jack 1 4 inch phone...

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