Owner’s Manual
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) including those sections where it will be available for immediate reference.
Precautions When Connecting
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To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn
down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any
connections.
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Once the connections have been completed, turn on power
to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/
or damage to speakers and other devices.
When powering up:
Turn on the power to your guitar amp
last.
When powering down:
Turn off the power to your guitar amp
first.
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This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
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Immediately after the unit is powered-on, the effect is on.
Use of Battery
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A battery was installed in the unit before it left the factory. The
life of this battery may be limited, however, since its primary
purpose was to enable testing.
*
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).
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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.
*
Batteries should always be installed or replaced before
connecting any other devices. This way, you can prevent
malfunction and damage.
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If operating this unit on battery, please use alkaline battery.
Changing the Battery
1.
Hold down the
pedal and loosen
the thumbscrew,
then open the
pedal upward.
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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, insert the thumbscrew into the guide bush
hole and fasten it securely.
INPUT Jacks/OUTPUT Jacks
9
Mono input
0
Mono output
RV-6
9
Mono input
0
Stereo output
RV-6
9
Stereo input
0
Stereo output
RV-6
9
Outputting only the reverb sound
RV-6
Reverb sound
By plugging into INPUT-B, you can have only the reverb sound be
output (the direct sound is not output).
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When the effect is off, the output from OUTPUT-A (MONO) and
OUTPUT-B is muted.
Mode List
+DELAY
This is reverb combined with delay. The synergistic
effect provides rich reverberation.
SHIMMER
This reverb is distinctive for its sparkling
high-frequency range. It produces fantasy-like
reverberation wrapped in spacious overtones.
DYNAMIC
This reverb automatically sets the depth of the effect
according to your performance. It produces deep
reverberation without blurring the overall shape of
your playing.
ROOM
This reverb simulates the reverberation of a room. It
produces warm reverberation.
HALL
This reverb simulates the reverberation of a hall. It
produces clear and spacious reverberation.
PLATE
This simulates a plate reverb (a reverb unit that
uses the vibration of a metal plate). It produces
metallic-sounding reverberation with an extended
high-frequency range.
SPRING
This simulates a spring reverb built into a guitar amp.
MODULATE
This reverb adds modulation to hall reverb, producing
extremely good-feeling reverberation.
Specifications
BOSS RV-6: Reverb
Nominal Input Level
-20 dBu
Input Impedance
1 MΩ
Nominal Output Level
-20 dBu
Output Impedance
1 kΩ
Recommended Load
Impedance
10 kΩ or greater
Power Supply
DC 9 V: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)/
Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22),
AC Adaptor (sold separately)
Current Draw
65 mA
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Expected battery life under continuous
use:
Alkaline: Approx. 5 hours
These figures will vary depending on
the actual conditions of use.
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
450 g/1 lb (including battery)
Accessories
Owner’s Manual,
Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,”
“IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”),
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
Options
(sold separately)
AC adaptor (PSA series)
Expression pedal (Roland EV-5)
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0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
*
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/
or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior
notice.
Thumbscrew
Battery Housing
Pedal
Spring Base
Coil Spring
Guide Bush
Hole
Battery Snap
Cord
Battery
Snap
9 V Battery
Copyright © 2015 ROLAND CORPORATION
English
Main Features
Panel Descriptions
The RV-6 is a multi-function high-quality reverb that packs studio-level quality into a compact pedal.
Cutting-edge digital technology provides a total of eight modes, which include standard reverb as well as types that are immediately usable for live performance or recording.
The optimal reverb is automatically output according to the in/out connections. You can also use an expression pedal to control the reverb depth while you perform.
AC Adaptor
(PSA series: optional)
TONE knob
Adjusts the tone color of the reverb sound.
DC IN jack
Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (PSA series; optional). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play
without being concerned about how much battery power you have left.
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Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately), and connect it to an AC outlet
of the correct voltage. Do not use any other AC adaptor, since this may cause malfunction.
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If the AC adaptor is connected while a battery is installed, the power
supply is drawn from the AC adaptor.
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We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even
though you’ll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That way, you’ll
be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the AC
adaptor gets accidently disconnected from the unit.
CHECK indicator
This indicator shows whether the effect is on or off, and also doubles as the battery check
indicator. The indicator lights when the effect is on.
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If you’re powering the unit with a battery and the CHECK indicator goes dim— or
doesn’t light at all—when you try to turn the effect on, the battery is near depletion
and should be replaced. For instructions on changing the battery, refer to “Changing
the Battery.”
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The CHECK indicator shows whether the effect is being applied or not. It does not
indicate whether the power to the device is on or not.
OUTPUT jacks A (MONO)/B
Pedal switch
This switch turns the effect on/off.
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The reverb sound remains even when you turn off the effect.
Thumbscrew
When this screw is loosened, the
pedal will open, allowing you to
change the battery.
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For instructions on changing
the battery, refer to
“Changing the Battery.”
E. LEVEL knob
Adjusts the volume of the reverb sound.
TIME knob
Adjusts the length (time) of the reverb sound.
Mode knob
Selects the reverb effect mode. Refer to “Mode List.”
INPUT jacks A (MONO)/B
These jacks accepts signals coming from
a guitar or other musical instrument, or
another effects unit.
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The INPUT jack doubles as the power switch. Power
to the unit is turned on when you plug into the
INPUT jack; the power is turned off when the cable
is unplugged. To prevent unnecessary battery
consumption, be sure to disconnect the plug from
the INPUT jack when not using the effects unit.
Electric guitar
EXP jack
If you connect an expression pedal (Roland EV-5)
to this jack, you can use it to control the reverb
depth.
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Use only the specified expression pedal
(Roland EV-5; sold separately). By connecting
any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
Roland EV-5
Guitar amplifier
These output jacks can be connected to
an amplifier or another effect unit.