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Panel Descriptions
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[POWER AMP SELECT] switch
Selects the type of power amp. Using proprietary Tube Logic
technology (p. 7), this applies adjustments to each power tube
of the power amp circuit, so that not only the power tubes but
also the cabinet speaker is driven optimally.
Value
Explanation
6V6
An American-type sound that easily distorts with
a sense of drive even at low volumes, and has a
distinctively crisp sound.
6L6
An American-type sound suitable for clean tones
with a sense of solidity, and distinctive for its rich
mid-frequency range. Also used in high-gain stack
amps.
EL84
Distinctive for overdrive sound with rich overtones.
A British-type sound that produces a sense of drive
at low output.
EL34
Characterized by warm and fat sound with detailed
distortion. Raising the gain produces a British-type
sound that stands out well. Often used in stack
amps.
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[POWER CONTROL] switch
Lets you switch the output level of the power amp according to
your location or needs. By selecting “STANDBY” you can mute
the sound while leaving the unit powered-on. This lets you
mute the amp without changing the volume or other settings
when you leave the stage, such as between sets of your live
performance.
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[POWER] switch
Turns the power of the Nextone on/off.
Rear Panel/Bottom Panel
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AC IN jack
Connect the included power cord.
* Use only the power cord that was included with the unit.
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PHONES/REC OUT jack
Connect headphones here. You can obtain powerful guitar
sounds just as if you were playing through the speaker. To
adjust the volume, use the [VOLUME] knob along with the
[MASTER] knob.
* If a plug is inserted in this jack, no sound will be output from
the Nextone’s own speaker. This is convenient if you don’t want
loud sound to be produced from the speaker, such as when
you’re practicing at night.
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LINE OUT jack
Connect this to your PA system or recorder. You can obtain
powerful guitar amp sound just as if you were playing through
the speaker.
Recorder, etc.
You can use this in conjunction with an external PA system, or
to record your performance via direct line while monitoring the
sound from the Nextone’s speaker.
Adjust the output level using the [VOLUME] knob. Since the
[MASTER] knob does not affect the output, you can turn down
the [MASTER] knob so that sound is output to a connected
device without any sound being produced from the amp itself.
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EFX LOOP SEND/RETURN jacks
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
the RETURN jack.
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USB
O
port
You can use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to record
the sound of the Nextone into your computer. You can also use
dedicated software to edit the amp’s internal settings.
You must install the USB driver when connecting the unit to
your computer.
Download the USB driver from the BOSS website. For details,
refer to Readme.htm which is included in the download.
http://www.boss.info/support/
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FOOT CONTROL
CH SELECT/BOOST jack
If you connect a footswitch (sold separately: FS-6, FS-7, or FS-
5L), you can use your foot to turn the BOOST on/off and switch
between CLEAN channel and LEAD channel.
DELAY/GA-FC jack
If you connect a footswitch (sold separately: FS-6, FS-7, or
FS-5L), you can use your foot to turn the DELAY on/off. If you
connect the separately sold GA-FC to switch channels and turn
effects on/off.
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SPEAKER OUT jack
Connect a speaker box. Only use speaker cable to connect the
speaker. Do not use any shielded cable designed for use with
guitars.
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When the unit is shipped from the factory, the internal speaker
is connected to the 8Ω jack. If a plug is connected to the 8Ω
jack, sound is not output from the 16Ω (A/B) jacks. If you want
to use an external speaker, disconnect the internal speaker’s
plug from the 8Ω jack.
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If you use the 8Ω jack, you must use a speaker box whose input
impedance is 8Ω or higher.
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If you use the 16Ω (A/B) jacks, you must use speaker boxes
whose input impedance is 16Ω or higher.
To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn
down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any
connections.
