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• 5 1 0 0 0 0 8 5 7 3 - 0 4 * * 5 1 0 0 0 0 8 5 7 3 - 0 4 *IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. NEUTRALLIVEFor the U.K. This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For EU CountriesFor Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE AVIS For the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit. WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead. For C.A. US

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Compliance Information Statement Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : JS-8 Audio Player with Guitar Effects Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 [phone]Owner's Manual 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 42) and “Important Notes” (p. 43). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this owner’s manual should be read in its entirety, and it should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Copyright © 2009 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION. BOSS is a registered trademark of BOSS Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Printing Conventions and icons in This Manual Text or numeralsenclosed insquare brackets [ ]Indicate buttons.[WRITE] WRITE buttonIndicates information that you should be aware of when using the JS-8.Indicates supplementary information about an operation.Indicates information about a conve-nient operation.(p. **)Indicates a reference page. Technology that simulates existing physical structures, materials, and the like using different, virtual means is called “modeling technology.” COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) is a technical innovation from Roland that combines a number of such sound-modeling technologies to create new and unique sounds. Checking the Package Contents

• Owner's Manual (This document)

• SD Card (Already inserted when the JS-8 is shipped.) Contains the JS-8 Song List Editor, USB audio driver, and song and rhythm data.

Look what you can do with the JS-8 Main Features Basic Routing of Sounds

• You can enjoy playing your guitar while listening to a song play back from SD card or USB memory. ”Playing Songs” (p. 8)• You can record your performance (along with the backing music) to assess your playing or create a new backing track. ”Recording Performances” (p. 9)
• You can use the included JS-8 Song List Editor to import a song from an audio CD, and enjoy playing your guitar while listening to that song. ”Using the JS-8 Song List Editor” (p. 18)• You can enjoy playing your guitar while using the Phrase Trainer to freely change the song’s playback speed or play-back pitch, or cancel sounds located in the center. ”Phrase Trainer” (p. 15) The JS-8 combines the functions of an audio playback device with a variety of popular BOSS guitar effects, all in a single unit. Just plug in your guitar and enjoy performing along with songs while playing through great-sounding COSM amps and effects. Types of Memory Supported by the JS-8 and Their Applications SD (or SDHC) CardsThe JS-8 can record your performances, and can play back songs from an SD card (JS-8 songs, MP3, or WAV).• You'll need an SD card in order to record and play back on the JS-8.990, 991• The JS-8 supports SDHC cards.• Some SD card types or SD cards from some manufactur-ers may not record or play back properly on the JS-8.USB MemoryYou can play back MP3 and WAV files stored in USB memory just as they are and import song data to SD cards.• Operation of the JS-8 does not require USB memory.• No USB memory is included with the JS-8. Use USB memory sold by Roland. Operation cannot be guaran-teed if any other USB memory is used.SD cardUSB memory- Songs and song parameters- Eect parameters- System parameters- RhythmPlay/import songsExport songsJS-8 internal memory Memory Conrmed as Functional with the JS-8 Information concerning SD cards that have been tested by Roland/Boss and have been confirmed to work on the JS-8 can be found on the Roland website.http://www.roland.com/Play back directly.Recording is possible only to SD card.Audio Player SectionEects SectionGUITAR INAudio Recorder Section Song Internal Speaker Song (MP3 or other format)Audio SignalSong (Audio File)3 Main Features NederlandsPortuguêsEspañolItalianoFrançaisDeutschEnglish Sound Path When Used with Connected Devices You can use the JS-8 with digital audio players, computers, and other devices to play sounds and more. Songs Supported by the JS-8 The JS-8 works with songs in the following formats. JS-8 Songs (Recording/Playback)

• Roland/BOSS proprietary compression format MP3 (Playback only)

• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz

• Bit Rate: 64-320 kbps WAV (Playback only)

• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz

• Quantization Bit Rate: 8/16/24-bit

• Monaural or Stereo Data

• Uncompressed (Linear) The JS-8 does not support song formats other than those described above. Audio Player SectionInternal SpeakerEects Section Song (MP3 or other format)Audio Signal Song (Audio File)GUITAR INCD Player, Digital Audio Player, or other equipmentAUX IN USB LINE OUT USB PHONESComputer ComputerStereo, other equipment4 Chapter

AC AdaptorElectric Guitar/BassMicrophone Top Front side Basic setup for the JS-8 Setting Up the JS-8 The JS-8 does not feature a phantom power supply, so no sound will be produced if you connect a condenser mic or other mic that requires phantom power.If necessary, read “Adjusting the Guitar and Mic Input Sensitivity” (p. 31) To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connec-tions. Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.3. Lowering volume levels.One of these can be connected.Use only the supplied AC adaptor. The use of any other adaptor may cause malfunction.Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces down-wards.The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.5 Setting Up the JS-8 Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish Basic operation of the JS-8 About the Top Screen Number and name of the cur- rently selected effect patch Cursor (highlighted display) Name of the currently selected song Level Meter REMAIN: Remaining time available for recording REC: Elapsed recording time (displayed while recording) If the time indication is greater than 100 minutes, it will be shown as "99:59". Song playback time (Min:Sec) Song playback location Play Mode Display Displayed Description Displayed Description The current song plays to the end and stops. Songs in the list are played back in random order. Playback of the current song is repeated. Playback of songs in list is repeated in random order. Songs are played back in the listed order. Time location “A” has been registered for AB Repeat. Playback of songs in the list is re- peated. Playback will re- peat between time locations "A" and "B" (AB Repeat). EXIT Button Press this to cancel settings and return to previous screens. ENTER Button Use this to confirm selection of an item, and to adjust the values of settings and switch among them. Dial Use this to change values and settings. MENU Button This calls up various different functions depending on the screen displayed. Turning the Power On/ Turning the Power O This screen will appear when you turn on the JS-8's power. The procedures explained in this manual will start from this screen.

• By pressing a cursor button you can move the cursor (highlighted area) to the song name, eect, patch name, play mode, or playback position.

• You can use the dial to change the value at the cursor loca- tion.

The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual. Once the connections have been completed (p. 4) (p. 6), turn on power to your vari-ous 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 component stereo system or mixer last. When powering down

• Turn o the power to your component stereo system or mixer rst.

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. MENU Button This calls up various different functions depending on the screen displayed. Cursor Button This moves the position of the cursor (highlighted portion) in the display. Use the dial to adjust the high- lighted value.6 Setting Up the JS-8 USB Memory Security Slot SD Card SD Card Connector USB Memory Connector Ground Terminal USB Cable SD Card Connector USB Memory Connector Ground Terminal USB Cable Expression Pedal (EV-5, etc.) Footswitch (BOSS FS-6, etc.) Computer Top Cover Holder (indentation) USB Connector EXP PEDAL/ CTL1,2 Jack EXP PEDAL/ CTL1,2 Jack USB Connector TIP RING Using the JS-8 with Other Devices (p. 32) About the Cover Holder (indentation) Cover HolderGround TerminalIf you detach the cover of the USB connector, place it in the cover holder so that it won’t be lost. About the Ground Terminal

Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is abso-lutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation.If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.Unsuitable places for connection•Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)•Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)•Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning) About the SD Cards and the SD Card Connector Insert the SD card, label side up, into the slot in the JS-8’s rear panel.Press the inserted SD card until you hear an audible “click.”Recording and playback on the JS-8 requires an SD card. Never insert or remove an SD card while this unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the SD card. Carefully insert the SD card all the way in-until it is firmly in place.To prevent dust from entering the SD card connector and to prevent the SD card from being stolen, you should screw on the connector cover. About the USB Memory Connector Only USB memory can be connected to the USB memory connector. Do not connect devices such as a hard disk or CD-ROM drive. About the Expression Pedal and Footswitch

Use only the specified expression pedals and foot switches (Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L, FV-500H, FS-5U, FS-6; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.Never connect or disconnect the expression pedal or the footswitch while this unit’s power is on. About the Security Slot

Connect a commercially available anti-theft security cable here.http://www.kensington.com/ One of these can be connected.7 Setting Up the JS-8 Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish CD Player, Digital Audio Player, or other device Stereo Headphones Red (Right channel) White (Left channel) Stereo miniature phone type Electric Guitar Microphone Component stereo system or other device LINE OUT jacks AUX IN jacks LINE OUT jacks AUX IN jacks Right side Front side About the AUX IN Jack Input audio from line-level devices here.Use the controls of the connected device to adjust the input level. About the LINE OUT Jacks Output audio to a component stereo system or other device from here. Caution When Making Connections

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.3. Lowering volume levels. If necessary, read “Turning Off the Internal Speakers” (p. 31). One of these can be connected.8 Chapter

Electric Guitar CD Player, Digital Audio Player, or other deviceUse a commercially available cable that's appropriate for the device to which you are connecting. To AUX INStereo miniature phone type Playing Songs Play Your Guitar with Songs as Your Backing While stopped, pressing [o](STOP) will return the song play-back location to the beginning (00:00) (Zero Return). Playing Songs on USB Memory 1. Connect the USB memory device to the USB memory connector.The contents of the USB memory device will be displayed. 2. Using the dial, select the song that you want to play, then press [ENTER].3. Continue by following the procedure in “Playing Songs.” Adjust the Volume

1. Turn the MASTER LEVEL knob completely coun-terclockwise (minimum level).2. Press [

](PLAY), and while the song is playing back, gradually turn the MASTER LEVEL knob clock-wise until you reach the desired volume level. Play[

Use these buttons to start and stop performances. Rewind[

These let you move rapidly to points before and after the cur-rent playback location in the song. Adjust the Guitar Level 1. Turn the MASTER LEVEL knob completely counterclockwise (minimum level).2. While playing the guitar, gradually turn the GUITAR LEVEL knob clockwise until you reach the desired volume level.You can mix in sound from exter-nal audio devices.9 Play Your Guitar with Songs as Your Backing Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish Recording Performances With the MENU button... From the top screen, you can press [MENU] to access the following operations. MENU Category Description BEST 30 EDIT Add the current song to the BEST 30. (p. 10) AB EDIT Make precise settings for the AB REPEAT function. (p. 15) CAPTURE Capture audio. This is a convenient way to capture a song. (p. 16) METRONOME Sound the metronome. (p. 14) PHRASE LOOP Use the Phrase Loop function. (p. 29) SONG INFO Confirm song information and edit song names. (p. 38) MENU Category Description SYSTEM Make a variety of JS-8 settings. (p. 39) ERASE Delete the selected song. EXPORT Convert the selected song to WAV format and write it to USB memory. (p. 38) IMPORT Store the songs on the selected USB memory to the SD card. (p. 38) CONVERT Convert MP3 data on the SD card to JS-8 song format. (p. 38) The displayed MENU items will differ depending on the op- erational state (e.g., the screen that is shown or the location of the cursor).

• Recorded data (songs) are automatically assigned the name "SONG****" (with **** indicating the number).

• You can easily nd songs you’ve recorded in the JS-8 by using the “USER” category in the SEARCH function. To select the "USER" category, refer to “Narrowing the Number of Songs Appearing in the Display (SEARCH Function)” (p. 10) You can record the exact sounds you hear from the JS-8. To Stop Recording Press [

](STOP). When recording stops, the display will indicate REC END. Saves the recorded song and starts playback. Discards the recorded content. At the message "Are you sure?", press [ENTER] to discard the recording. (The recorded content will not be saved.) Recording Performances Press [

](REC).10 Play Your Guitar with Songs as Your Backing Select the song you want to hear or the rhythm you want played. You can narrow the number of songs displayed by specifying certain conditions (SEARCH Function). 981b Use of the demo song and rhythm data supplied with this product for any purpose other than private, personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law. Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder. Ranking Your Favorite Songs (BEST 30)

1. Before starting, first select a song you

want to list in the BEST 30.

3. Select BEST 30 EDIT with the dial and

then press [ENTER]. Selecting Songs Narrowing the Number of Songs Appearing in the Display (SEARCH Function)

3. Select the search type with the dial

and press [ENTER]. This process determines the songs listed when BEST 30 is selected as the SEARCH type. Including your favorite songs, allows you to always have the songs you want appear in song lists. You can’t specify an order for songs saved in USB memory. (They can’t be registered in BEST 30.) Narrowing down the songs listed in the display helps you find the songs you are looking for more quickly.

• Narrowing search results with the SEARCH function ap- plies to songs shipped with the JS-8 and songs saved to the JS-8 using the JS-8 Song List Editor (p. 18).

• You can display up to a maximum of 4,000 songs. Selecting Songs

1. Press [SONG LIST].

2. Turn the dial to select a song.

Play Your Guitar with Songs as Your Backing Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish With the MENU button... Pressing [SONG LIST] and then [MENU] allows you to carry out the following procedures. You can choose from the following types of searches. SEARCH Type Description ALL SONGS Songs recorded with the JS-8, registered album title or artist name are listed. USER Data recorded with the JS-8 is automatically registered in this category. BEST 30 Only the thirty favorite songs are listed, if these songs have already been ranked (1–30). ALBUM/ARTIST Songs are listed by album title (ALBUM) or artist name (ARTIST). These headings are available when album titles and artist names are registered to the songs. By using the included JS-8 Song List Editor (p. 18) you can use your computer to register and edit album names and artist names. RHYTHM Only short phrases (RHYTHM LOOP) contained on the card included with the JS-8 are listed. By using the included JS-8 Song List Editor (p. 18) you can use your computer to add your favorite audio files as rhythms. USB MEMORY Browses files saved to the USB memory. SD CARD Browses files saved to the SD card. Only if the VIEW SW parameter is ON. (p. 39) With “Selecting Songs,” songs are displayed according to the selected search type. MENU Category Description REMOVE Remove the selected song from the BEST 30 list. This is shown only if BEST 30 is selected as the type of search. The rhythm data in the included card can be played back repeatedly in place of the metronome or backing.

3. Select RHYTHM with the dial and press

4. Turn the dial to select the song (rhythm

sor to the play mode (p. 5).

6. Use the dial to set the play mode to

](PLAY); the rhythm will play. How to Use the RHYTHM Data12 Play Your Guitar with Songs as Your Backing Switching Back and Forth Between Two Eects On the JS-8, one effect patch number can be assigned for the times when the SOLO button is switched on, and another can be assigned as the one to use when the SOLO button is off. As a result, all you need to do is press the [SOLO] button to instantly switch between two different effects.1. Press [MENU].2. Select SYSTEM with the dial and press [ENTER].3. Select SYSTEM SETTING with the dial and press [ENTER].4. Set PATCH SYNC parameter to OFF.The PATCH SYNC function (p. 31) will be ignored.5. Press [EXIT].The top screen appears.6. Press [SOLO] so SOLO is turned OFF (indicator unlit).7. Press [EFFECTS], select an effect patch using the dial, then press [ENTER].The effect patch to be used when SOLO is OFF has thus been assigned.8. Press [SOLO] so SOLO is turned ON (indicator lit).9. Press [EFFECTS], select an effect patch using the dial, then press [ENTER].The effect patch to be used when SOLO is ON has thus been assigned.When you're at the top screen, you can toggle between the two different effects selected in step 7 and step 9 simply by pressing [SOLO]. With the MENU button... Pressing [EFFECT] and then [MENU] allows you to carry out the follow-ing procedures. MENU Category Description WRITE Saves the effect currently being edited.Also copies the currently selected effect. EXCHANGE Exchanges one effect for another. INITIALIZE Initializes the effect settings.The displayed MENU items will differ depending on the operational state (e.g., the screen that is shown or the location of the cursor). Switching Eects Select Eects Press [EFFECTS]. For Guitar For Bass Eect Category For Microphone User Effect categoryEffect patch number Switch to the SOLO Eect Press [SOLO]. Use the dial to select the effect.The SOLO icon will light if SOLO is on.One effect patch can be selected for the times when SOLO is on, and another can be selected for the times when it is off.13 Play Your Guitar with Songs as Your Backing Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish You can create sounds by choosing song genres and using intuitive sound-shaping grids that adjust multiple parameters with a single control. Changing Eects to Get the Desired Sound

1. After editing the effect patch, press [MENU].

2. Select WRITE with the dial and press [ENTER].

Switching effect patches with PATCH SELECT before you save an edited effect patch will cause the edited content to be lost. You can edit effect patches even more precisely. Please refer to “Advanced Editing of Effect Parameters” (p. 20) Distortion: Hard You can then select a sound that is similar to what you have in mind. Distortion: Soft For backing To adjust the sound, move the cursor's posi- tion with the cursor buttons and dial. Choose the basic music style (Cat- egory). For solos Delay time: Long Delay time: Short Delay sound: Dry (light) Delay sound: Wet (strong) Press the right cur- sor button to edit the effect patch(Screen 2). Press the right cursor button to switch to Screen 3. Screen 1 Screen 3 Screen 2 Use the left and right cursor but- tons and the dial to name the effect. Press [ENTER] to save the effect to the selected effect patch number. Select the effect patch number that you want to save your changes to. You can save the result by pressing [MENU] and selecting WRITE. To adjust the sound, move the cursor's posi- tion with the cursor buttons and dial. Pressing [MENU] allows you to carry out the fol- lowing procedures. MENU Category Description ALL DELETE Deletes the all characters. DELETE Deletes the character and shifts the characters that fol- low to the left. INSERT Inserts a blank space at the cursor position.14 Play Your Guitar with Songs as Your Backing Use this feature to tune your instruments. Display Description

Too high Standard Tuning 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Guitar B E A D G B E Bass B E A D G Play along with the metronome to learn how to perform at a steady tempo. Convenient Practice Functions

• You can't play back songs in the Metronome screen.

• The metronome will stop sounding when you exit the Metronome screen. Press [ENTER] to turn the metro- nome sound on and off. This sets the frequency of A4 (the middle A on a piano keyboard). Adjust the tuning until the desired pitch is shown and both triangles are lit. Tuner Press [TUNER]. Metronome

2. Select METRONOME with the dial and

press [ENTER]. This sets the tempo (BPM). This sets the metronome beat. This sets the metronome volume. Press [SPEED] two or more times to match the song's rhythm; that pace is set as the TEMPO.15 Play Your Guitar with Songs as Your Backing Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish This lets you slow down the song tempo to practice faster passages and remove the center sound from songs so you can use them for backing as you perform.

• The center cancel eect is also obtained on the sound be- ing input via AUX IN and USB.

• Depending on the recorded audio, it may not be possible to completely eliminate the sound. Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Precise Adjustment of the AB REPEAT Segment You can precisely adjust the start and end points of the segment to be repeated.

1. In the Top screen, press [MvENU].

2. Select METRONOME with the dial and press [ENTER].

3. In the AB REPEAT EDIT screen, adjust the start point (A)

and the end point (B).

• You can press [ENTER] in the AB REPEAT EDIT screen to alternately switch the AB REPEAT function on and o without clearing the markers.

• With MP3 data, you may be unable to play back from a specic time (the performance starts near the speci- ed time). In such cases, if you want playback to start at an exact point, use the CONVERT function (p. 38) to convert the le to a JS-8 song.

• The interval between A and B cannot be less than one second. Use this feature for guitar solo practice and in other situa- tions where you want to practice along with a single section as it plays back repeatedly. To turn AB Repeat off, press [A

B] once again. Phrase Trainer settings are saved as part of each song on the SD card. However, these settings are not saved for songs in USB memory or protected songs. Phrase Trainer The PH.TRAINER icon will be lit if Speed, Pitch, or Center Cancel are on. Practicing with the Song Tem- po Changed and Center Sound Removed Press [SPEED]. Repeating Playback of a Fixed Segment (AB REPEAT)

B] at the start point, and again at the end point of the segment to be repeated. Adjusts the pitch in fine steps of 1 cent. Raises or lowers the pitch in semitone steps. Set this to ON to remove the sounds heard in the center (Center Cancel). Press the right cursor button to switch to the screen for the pitch (Screen 2). Press the right cursor button to switch to the screen for finely adjusting the Center Cancel quality (Screen 3). This sets the song speed. Normally, the speed is set to 100%. Specify the frequency range of the sound you want to eliminate.

• HIGH: High frequency range

• MID: Middle frequency range

• LOW: Low frequency range Specify the location in the sound field of the sound you want to eliminate. C0 eliminates the sound that's in the center, L** and R** eliminate sounds at the left or right, respec- tively. This icon is shown if AB Repeat is on. Increasing this value will remove the sound more completely.16 Chapter

CD player, Digital Audio Player, or other equipment To AUX INStereo miniature phone typeUse a commercially available cable that's appropriate for the device to which you are connecting.• Audio input from the GUITAR/MIC IN jack (guitar, vocals, etc.) are not recorded during captures.• Captured data (songs) are automatically assigned the name "SONG****" (with **** indicating the number).• You can easily nd songs you’ve captured in the JS-8 by using the “USER” category in the SEARCH function. • The captured data will be saved in JS-8 format.If there is a silence of two seconds or longer during the cap-ture operation, recording will end, and you’ll be returned to recording-standby mode. Importing Songs Importing the Song (CAPTURE) Use this procedure to import (capture) songs from CD play- ers and other devices.

2. Select CAPTURE with the dial and

3. On your CD player (or other device),

start playback of the song that you want to capture.

4. To quit importing, press [EXIT].

Capturing Data at the Desired Time Capturing Automatically Importing Songs from CD Players and Other Devices This mode (OFF) lets you start data capture manually by pressing the [ENTER] button.In this mode, the capture begins automatically when the input level exceeds a set value. (LEVEL1–LEVEL7)Adjust the volume of the connected device so that the “ ” input level indicator does not light.Press [ENTER] to start the capture.Press [ENTER] to switch to standby mode. In standby mode, the capture begins automatically when the input level exceeds a set value.17 Importing Songs Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish

• Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcast- ing, or the like, in whole or in part, of any work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, etc.) copyrighted by a third party is prohibited by law.

• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by any third party. Roland Corporation and BOSS Corporation assume no liability whatsoever with regard to any infringement of third-party copyright arising through your use of this unit. The JS-8 can capture songs using various different methods. Source Capture Method Analog connection (audio input to AUX IN jack) Refer to “Importing the Song (CAPTURE)” (p. 16). Digital connection (audio input to USB port) The USB driver must be installed beforehand (p. 33).

1. Connect the computer to the JS-8's USB port by a USB cable.

2. When the USB SELECT screen appears in the JS-8, select AUDIO

3. Use the computer software to select the JS-8 as the audio out-

put destination. For instructions on how to switch the output destination, refer to the user's guide for the software you are using.

4. Follow the instructions in “Importing the Song (CAPTURE)” (p. 16)

to capture the data. USB Memory

1. Connect the USB memory to the JS-8's USB port.

2. Use the dial to select the song you want to capture, and press

3. Use the dial to select the song that you want to capture, and

Importing Songs to the JS-8 from Com- puters (USB Port) Refer to “Using the JS-8 Song List Editor” (p. 18). Capturing Songs from Various Sound Sources18 Chapter

1. Connecting to the Computer

2. Installing the Song List Editor

3. Starting up the Song List Editor

Using the JS-8 Song List Editor Computer JS-8 USB USB 1. Connect the computer to the JS-8's USB port by a USB cable.2. When the USB SELECT screen appears in the JS-8, select JS-8 SONG LIST EDI-TOR and press [ENTER].The SD card included with the JS-8 comes with Song List Edi-tor contained on the card.If Song List Editor is already installed in your computer, the steps below are not necessary.Proceed to “3. Starting up the Song List Editor”.1. Using Explorer or My Computer (Win-dows) or Finder (Mac OS), navigate to the folders on the JS-8.2. Open the WIN folder (Windows users) or the MAC folder (Mac OS users).3. Copy the USB driver installer for your computer's operating system to a folder on the computer.Windows XP/Vista users (in the WIN folder)• JS8_EditorWin***.zipMac OS users (in the MAC folder)• JS8_EditorMac***.zip4. Double-click the installer listed above to uncompress it.5. In the folder that is created when you uncompress the file, read the readme_e.txt file and install Song List Editor as directed.You can use the JS-8 Song List Editor (hereafter referred to as “Song List Editor”) for the following.• Record music CDs onto the JS-8’s SD card.• Record WAV/MP3 les onto the JS-8’s SD card.• Edit songs recorded on the JS-8’s SD card.For details on using the Song List Editor, refer to the Song List Editor Help.Windows usersStart button All Programs click “JS-8 Song List Editor”Mac usersApplication Folder Roland folder JS-8 Song List Editor folder double-click “JS-8 Song List Editor”19 Using the JS-8 Song List Editor Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish Displaying Song Names with Non-Al- phabetic Characters You can use the Song List Editor to name songs using not only letters of the alphabet, numerals, and symbols, but also double-byte characters (such as Japanese "kanji" characters). In addition, the JS-8 can display song names (even those containing double-byte characters), when the songs are imported into the JS-8 using the Song List Editor. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music- and video-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.

• The JS-8 can handle up to a maximum of 4,000 songs.

• You can register up to 2,000 headings, including those for Album Title, Artist Name. Importing Songs into the JS-8 from CDs (CD IMPORT) Importing WAV or MP3 into the JS-8 (IMPORT) Editing Song Information Quitting the Song List Editor This procedure converts music CDs to songs and imports them into the JS-8.

1. Load the CD you want to import into

2. Click “CD Ripping.”

3. Use the Song List Editor to select the

song you want to import.

2. Use the Song List Editor to select the

song (audio file) you want to import.

1. Click Song List Editor’s “Disconnect.”

You can use the Song List Editor to edit information (song names, artist names, and album titles) registered to songs stored in the JS-8.

• The song name edited by Song List Editor can be viewed but not edited on the JS-8.20 Chapter

Press [EFFECTS]. To Copy an Eect Patch Call up the effect patch you want to copy, then merely save that effect patch as it is to the desired effect patch number.Switching effects with PATCH SELECT before you save an edited effect will cause the edited content to be lost. Advanced Editing of Eect Parameters Saving Eects 1. After editing the effect, press [MENU].2. Use the cursor buttons to select WRITE, and then press [ENTER].Screen 1Screen 5 (Example: AMP)Screen 4Screen 2Screen 3 Convenient Functions Press the right cursor button to switch to Screen 2, 3.Select the effect patch you want to edit here.Use the dial to select the effect category.Effect patch numberMove the cursor to the effect that you want to edit.Use the dial to switch the selected effect on and off. (Example) AMP ON: OFF: Pressing [MENU] (p. 21)enables various editing procedures.Press [ENTER] to switch to the settings screen for the selected effect (Screen 5).Press the cursor button to access additional param-eters for the selected effect. Press [MENU], then select WRITE to save the edit.Press [ENTER] to switch the effect on and off.Use the cursor buttons and dial to edit the parameters.Use the left and right cursor but-tons and the dial to name the effect.Press [ENTER] to save the effect to the selected ef-fect number.Select the effect patch number you want to save your changes to.To adjust the sound, move the cursor's posi-tion with the cursor buttons and dial. Press the right cursor button to switch to Screen 4.Pressing [MENU] allows you to carry out the following proce-dures.MENU Category DescriptionALL DELETE Deletes the all characters.DELETEDeletes the character and shifts the charac-ters that follow to the left.INSERT Inserts a blank space at the cursor position.21 Convenient Functions Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish About the Eect Menu Pressing [EFFECT] and then [MENU] allows you to carry out a variety of different procedures. MENU Category Description Screen WRITE Saves the effect patch currently being edited (or copies the current patch if it’s unedited). Select the patch number to be writ- ten to here (save destination). Press [ENTER] to save the effect patch. Use the left and right cursor buttons and the dial to name the effect. PATCH NAME Changes the name of the effect patch. Pressing [MENU] allows you to carry out the following procedures. MENU Cat- egory Description ALL DELETE Deletes the all charac- ters. DELETE Deletes the character and shifts the characters that follow to the left. INSERT Inserts a blank space at the cursor position. Press [ENTER] to enter the change. Use the left and right cursor but- tons and the dial to name the effect. EXCHANGE Exchanges the cur- rent effect patch with another patch. Sets the number for the effect you want to exchange. Press [ENTER] to exchange ef- fect numbers. INITIALIZE Restores the effect set- tings to their default factory state. The message "Are you sure?" appears.

• To return to the factory settings, press [ENTER].

• If you decide to cancel, press [EXIT]. The displayed MENU items will differ depending on the operational state (e.g., the screen that is shown or the location of the cursor).22 Convenient Functions The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from Roland/BOSS. Those companies are not affiliated with Roland/BOSS and have not licensed or authorized BOSS’s JS-8. Their marks are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated. With the JS-8, you can use seven effects types simultaneously in a single effects patch, including AMP (amp modeling), FX (various effects), EQ (equalizer), NS (noise suppressor), DELAY (delay), CHORUS (chorus), and REVERB (reverb). For the FX type, you can select among compressor, distortion, wah, and a wide variety of other effects. Internal Effects AMP (amp modeling) Models sounds passed through guitar and bass amps. COSM modeling simulates not just preamp and speaker characteristics, but even miking as well. You can select from a large number of different amp types. “AMP parameter list”, “MIC TYPE” (p. 24) FX (effects) Provides a wide variety of effects to choose from, including compressor, distortion, wah, and many others. ”FX parameter list” (p. 25) EQ (equalizer) Adjusts the volume levels for different frequencies in the low-frequency to high-frequency ranges. Low and high midrange settings feature parametric equalization. ”EQ parameter list” (p. 28) NS (noise suppressor) This effect suppresses noise and hum from the guitar’s pickups. Since the noise reduction follows the guitar sound’s envelope (the change in volume over time), it has practically no influence on the guitar sound itself, thus producing a highly natural effect. ”NOISE SUPPRESSOR parameter list” (p. 28) DLY (delay) A delayed sound is added to the normal guitar sound, producing a thicker tone with a distinctive ambience. ”DELAY parameter list” (p. 29) CHO (chorus) This effect adds a subtle frequency modulation, producing a beautiful sound with greater breadth and body. ”CHORUS parameter list” (p. 30) REV (reverb) This effect adds reverberation and other spatial effects. Set the REVERB TYPE to choose from a variety of different types of reverb sound. ”REVERB parameter list” (p. 30) TYPE Parameter OFF/ON Turns the AMP OFF/ON. JC CLEAN BOSS CLEAN This is a clean sound that is smooth and warm. JC-120 This is the sound of the Roland JC-120. JAZZ COMBO This is a sound suited to jazz. FULL RANGE This is a sound with flat response. Good for acoustic guitar. TW CLEAN CLEAN TWIN This models a Fender Twin Reverb. PRO CRUNCH This models a Fender Pro Reverb. TWEED This models a Fender Bassman 4 x 10” Combo. DELUX CRUNCH This models a Fender Deluxe Reverb. AMP parameter list Internal Eects About the JS-8's Internal Eects23 Convenient Functions Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish TYPE Parameter CRUNCH BOSS CRUNCH This is a crunch sound that faithfully reproduces picking nuances. BLUES This is a sound suited to blues. WILD CRUNCH This is a crunch sound with wild distortion. STACK CRUNCH This is a crunch sound with high gain. COMBO VO DRIVE This models the drive sound of a VOX AC-30TB. This is a sound that it suited to sixties-style British rock. VO LEAD This models the lead sound of the VOX AC-30TB. VO CLEAN This models the clean sound of the VOX AC-30TB. MATCH MATCH DRIVE This models the sound produced using the left input on a Matchless D/C-30, a modern tube amp widely used in styles from blues to rock. FAT MATCH This models the sound of a Matchless modified for high gain. MATCH LEAD This models the sound produced using the right input on a Matchless D/C-30 BG LEAD BG LEAD This models the lead sound of the MESA/Boogie combo amp, a tube amp that was very popular in the late ‘70s and ‘80s. BG DRIVE This models a MESA/Boogie with TREBLE SHIFT SW on. BG RHYTHM This models the rhythm channel of a MESA/Boogie combo amp.

CLASSIC MS1959 I This models the sound produced using Input I on a Marshall 1959 Super Lead amp. This is a trebly sound suited to hard rock. MS1959 I+II The sound of connecting Inputs I and II of the Marshall 1959 amp in parallel, creating a sound with a stron- ger low end than I.

MODERN MS HIGAIN This models the sound of a Marshall modified with a midrange boost. MS SCOOP This is a Marshall sound that’s been tweaked for a metal sound. R-FIER R-FIER VINTAGE Models the sound of the Channel 2 VINTAGE Mode on the MESA/Boogie DUAL Rectifier. R-FIER MODERN Models the sound of the Channel 2 MODERN Mode on the MESA/Boogie DUAL Rectifier. R-FIER CLEAN Models the sound of the Channel 1 CLEAN Mode on the MESA/Boogie DUAL Rectifier. T-AMP T-AMP LEAD The models AMP3 on a Hughes & Kettner TriAmp. T-AMP CRUNCH The models AMP2 on a Hughes & Kettner TriAmp. T-AMP CLEAN The models AMP1 on a Hughes & Kettner TriAmp. HI-GAIN BOSS DRIVE This is a drive sound producing awesome distortion. SLDN This models a Soldano SLO-100, a very popular tube amp in the 1980s. LEAD STACK This is a lead sound with high gain. HEAVY LEAD A powerful lead sound featuring extreme distortion. METAL BOSS METAL This is a metal sound suited to heavy riffs. 5150 DRIVE This models the lead channel of a Peavey EVH 5150. METAL LEAD This is a lead sound suited to metal. EDGE LEAD This is a sharp sound suited for lead play. BASS BASS CLEAN Clean sound that is great for use with bass guitars. BASS CRUNCH Crunch sound with natural distortion that sounds great with bass guitars. BASS HIGAIN A high-gain sound suitable for use with bass guitars. Parameter GAIN Adjusts the distortion of the amp. LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the entire preamp. Be careful not to raise the LEVEL setting too high.24 Convenient Functions Parameter Frequency These adjust the volume of the respective EQ bands. BASS MIDDLE PRESENCE TREBLE When you set the TYPE parameter to VO DRIVE, VO LEAD, VO CLEAN, MATCH DRIVE, FAT MATCH, or MATCH LEAD, the PRESENCE parameter functions as the high cut filter found in the original amps. BRIGHT Turns the bright setting OFF/ON. The BRIGHT parameter setting is only partially available with some JC CLEAN, TW CLEAN, CRUNCH, or BG LEAD settings in TYPE. OFF Bright is not used.

Bright is switched on to create a lighter and crisper tone. GAIN SW Provides for selection from three levels of distortion. Distortion will successively increase for settings of LOW, MIDDLE and HIGH. SOLO SW Set SOLO SW to ON to add a boost in volume that’s suitable for solos. SOLO LEVEL Adjusts the volume level when the SOLO SW is ON. SP TYPE Select the speaker type. OFF This turns off the speaker simulator. ORIGIN This is the built-in speaker of the amp you selected with AMP TYPE. 1x8” This is a open-back speaker cabinet with one 8-inch speaker. 1x10” This is a open-back speaker cabinet with one 10-inch speaker. 1x12” This is a open-back speaker cabinet with one 12-inch speaker. 2x12” This is a open-back speaker cabinet with two 12-inch speakers. 4x10” This is a closed-back speaker cabinet with four 10-inch speakers. 4x12” This is a closed-back speaker cabinet with four 12-inch speakers. 8x12” This is a double stack of two closed-back cabinets, each with four 12-inch speakers. Parameter MIC TYPE This setting selects the simulated mic type. DYN57 This is the sound of the SHURE SM-57, a general-use dynamic mic used for instruments and vocals. Optimal for use in mik- ing guitar amps. DYN421 This is the sound of the SENNHEISER MD-421, a dy- namic mic with extended low end. CND451 This is the sound of the AKG C451, a small-diaphragm condenser mic for use with instruments. CND87 This is the sound of the NEU- MANN U87, a large-diaphragm condenser mic with flat response. FLAT Simulates a mic with perfectly flat response. Produces a sonic image close to that of listening to the sound directly from the speak- ers (on site). MIC DIS. Simulates the distance between the mic and speaker. OFF MIC This setting points the mic away from the speaker. ON MIC Provides conditions whereby the mic is directed more to- wards the speaker. MIC POS. This simulates the mic position. CENTER Simulates the condition that the mic is set in the middle of the speaker cone. 1–10 Simulates the condition that the mic is moved away from the center of the speaker cone. MIC LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the mic.25 Convenient Functions Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish Parameter OFF/ON Turns FX OFF/ON. FX SELECT Parameter OD/DS This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. Select the type of distortion with TYPE, then use DRIVE to adjust the amount of distortion. ”OD/DS parameter list” (p. 26) WAH You can connect an expression pedal to the EXP PEDAL CTL1/2 jack and use the pedal to control the wah effect in real time. ”WAH parameter list” (p. 26) COMP This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the volume level of the input signal. Use the SUSTAIN parameter to adjust the length of the effect and ATTACK to adjust the strength of the picking attack. ”COMP parameter list” (p. 27) LIMITER The limiter attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion. Adjust THRESHOLD to match the guitar input signal. ”LIMITER parameter list” (p. 27) OCTAVE This adds a note one octave lower, creating a richer sound. Play a single tone while completely muting the other strings. ”OCTAVE parameter list” (p. 27) AC.PROCESSOR (AC.PRO) This processor allows you to change the sound produced by the pickup on an acoustic electric guitar, creating a richer sound similar to that obtained with a microphone placed close to the guitar. You can select the acoustic guitar type. ”AC.PROCESSOR parameter list” (p. 27) PHASER By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. You can select the phaser configuration. ”PHASER parameter list” (p. 27) FLANGER The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. ”FLANGER parameter list” (p. 27) TREMOLO Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. ”TREMOLO parameter list” (p. 27) ROTARY This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker. Setting CTL 1/2 to ROTARY SPEED SEL allows you to switch the speaker’s rotation speed between SLOW and FAST with the footswitch (p. 32). ”ROTARY parameter list” (p. 28) UNI-V This models a Uni-Vibe. Although this resembles a phaser effect, it also provides a unique modulation that you can’t get with a regular phaser. ”UNI-V parameter list” (p. 28) PAN Alternately changes the volume level of the left and right channels. When monitoring the sound in stereo, this effect makes the guitar sound “fly” back and forth between the speakers. ”PAN parameter list” (p. 28) FX parameter list26 Convenient Functions WAH parameter list Parameter MODE Selects the wah mode. MANUAL An expression pedal connected to the EXP PEDAL/CTL1,2 jack will control wah. T.UP This produces a wah effect matched to the intensity of picking. T.DOWN TYPE (*1) Selects the type of wah. CRY WAH This models the sound of the CRY BABY wah pedal popular in the ‘70s. VO WAH This models the sound of the VOX V846. FAT WAH This is a wah sound featuring a bold tone. LIGHT This wah has a refined sound with no unusual characteristics. 7ST WAH This expanded wah features a variable range compatible with seven-string and baritone guitars. RESO This completely original effect offers enhancements on the characteristic resonances pro- duced by analog synth filters. Parameter PEDAL POS. (*1) Adjusts the position of the wah pedal. This parameter will change when you oper- ate the expression pedal. SENS (*2) This sets the sensitivity of response to the input sound. FREQUENCY (*2) Adjusts the center frequency of the Wah effect. PEAK (*2) This sets the intensity of the wah sound. (*1) Setting available with MODE set to MANUAL. (*2) Setting available with MODE set to T.UP or T.DOWN. OD/DS parameter list BOOSTER Mid Bst This is a booster with unique characteristics in the midrange. This produces a great sound for solos. Cln Bst This not only functions as a booster, but also pro- duces a clean tone that has punch even when used alone. Trbl Bst This is a booster that has bright sound characteris- tics. BLUES Blues This is the crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2. This produces distortion that faithfully reproduces the nuances of picking. Crunch A crunch sound with an added element of amp distortion. Natural This provides the natural sounding distortion of a slightly overdriven amp.

OD-1 The sound of the BOSS OD-1. This produces sweet, mild distortion. T-Scrm This models an Ibanez TS-808. Turbo This is the high-gain overdrive sound of the BOSS OD-2. Warm OD This is a warm overdrive. DIST Dist This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound. Mild DS This produces a mild distortion sound. Mid DS This distortion sound features a boosted midrange. CLASSIC RAT This models a Pro Co RAT. GUV DS This models a Marshall GUV’ NOR. DST+ This models an MXR DISTORTION+. MODERN Modern This is the deep distortion sound of a large stack-type amp. Solid This is a distortion sound featuring an edge effect. Stack A fat sound with an added element of a stack amp’s distortion. METAL Loud This distortion sound is ideal for performing heavy riffs. Metal Z This is the sound of the BOSS MT-2. It produces a wide range of metal sounds, from old style to slash metal. Lead Produces a distortion sound with the smoothness of an overdrive along with a deep distortion. FUZZ 60s FZ This models a FUZZFACE. It produces a fat fuzz sound. Oct FZ This models an ACETONE FUZZ. Muff FZ This models an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff π. Parameter DRIVE Adjusts the depth of distortion. TONE Adjusts the tone. EFFECT LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the OD/DS sound.27 Convenient Functions Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish COMP parameter list LIMITER parameter list Parameter SUSTAIN This sets the sustain for the sound. ATTACK This sets the attack (onset) of the sound. LEVEL This sets the volume level of the effect. Parameter THRESHOLD When the input signal level exceeds the level set here, limiting will be applied. RELEASE Adjusts the amount of time that the limit- ing effect is applied after the signal exceeds the threshold level. LEVEL This sets the volume level of the effect. OCTAVE parameter list Parameter OCTAVE LEVEL This sets the volume level of the effect sound. DIRECT LEVEL This sets the volume level of the direct sound. AC.PROCESSOR parameter list Parameter TYPE Selects the modeling type. SMALL This is the sound of a small-bodied acoustic guitar. MEDIUM This is a standard, unadorned acoustic guitar sound. BRIGHT This is a bright acoustic guitar sound. POWER This is a powerful acoustic guitar sound. BASS Adjusts the low-end volume. MIDDLE Adjusts the midrange volume. TREBLE Adjusts the high-end volume. Parameter TYPE Selects the number of stages that the phaser effect uses. 4 STAGE This is a four-phase effect. A light phaser effect is ob- tained. 8 STAGE This is an eight-phase effect. This is the most common phaser effect. 12 STAGE This is a twelve-phase ef- fect. A deep phase effect is obtained. BI-PH. This is the phaser with two phase shift circuits con- nected in series. RATE This sets the speed of the effect. DEPTH This sets the richness of the effect. RESONANCE This sets the intensity of the effect. PHASER parameter list FLANGER parameter list TREMOLO parameter list Parameter RATE This sets the speed of the effect. DEPTH This sets the richness of the effect. MANUAL Adjusts the modulation frequency of the flanger effect. RESONANCE This sets the intensity of the effect. Parameter RATE This sets the speed of the effect. DEPTH This sets the richness of the effect. WAVE SHAPE Adjusts changes in volume level. A higher value will steepen wave’s shape. About the RATE Parameter in PHASER, FLANGER, and TREMOLO Eect When set to BPM, the value of the RATE parameter is set according to the value of the “EFFECT TEMPO” (p. 30) speci- fied for each patch. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song.28 Convenient Functions EQ parameter list PAN parameter list ROTARY parameter list UNI-V parameter list Parameter OFF/ON Turns the EQ OFF/ON. Frequency LO G

These adjust the volume of the respective EQ bands. Specify the center frequency of the mid bands with

and "HI MID FREQ." LEVEL Adjusts the volume before the equalizer. LO-MID Q Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered at the “LO MID FREQ.” Higher values will narrow the area. HI-MID Q Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered at the “HI MID FREQ.” Higher values will narrow the area. LO CUT This sets the frequency at which the low cut filter begins to take effect. When “FLAT” is se- lected, the low cut filter will have no effect. HI CUT This sets the frequency at which the high cut filter begins to take effect. When “FLAT” is selected, the high cut filter will have no effect. Parameter RATE This sets the speed of the effect. DEPTH This sets the richness of the effect. WAVE SHAPE Adjusts the sound character of the volume level changes imparted with the pan effect. Parameter RATE SLOW This parameter adjusts the SPEED SELECT of rotation when set to “SLOW.” RATE FAST This parameter adjusts the SPEED SELECT of rotation when set to “FAST.” DEPTH This sets the richness of the effect. SPEED SELECT This parameter changes the simulated speaker’s rotating speed. Parameter RATE This sets the speed of the effect. DEPTH This sets the richness of the effect. LEVEL This sets the volume level of the effect. NOISE SUPPRESSOR parameter list Parameter OFF/ON Turns the NOISE SUPPRESSOR OFF/ON. THRESHOLD This adjusts the effect in response to the level of noise. A value of 0 switches off the noise suppressor. Setting this higher than necessary may cause no sound to be produced when the guitar is played at low volume. RELEASE Adjusts the time from when the noise sup- pressor begins to function until the noise level reaches “0.” About the RATE Parameter in ROTARY, UNI-V, and PAN Eect When set to BPM, the value of the RATE parameter is set according to the value of the “EFFECT TEMPO” (p. 30) speci- fied for each patch. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song.29 Convenient Functions Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish Parameter OFF/ON Turns the DELAY OFF/ON. TYPE Use this to choose the type of delay. SINGLE This is a simple monaural delay. PAN This delay is specifically for stereo output. This provides a tap delay effect that divides the delay time between the left and right channels. STEREO The direct sound is output from the left channel, and the effect sound is output from the right channel. REV. This produces the effect of playback in reverse. ANALOG This produces a mild analog delay sound. TAPE This setting provides the characteristic wavering sound of a tape echo. MOD. This is a delay with a pleasant chorus-type effect added to the delay repeats. HICUT This features a more suppressed high end than the Single delay. PH.LOOP This provides a phrase loop effect where you can record up to 40 seconds of a performance and play it back repeatedly in a loop. You can use the loop for backing, and add more material by overdubbing additional performances in the loop. OVERDUB PLAY REC STANDBY PH.LOOP CTL1

lit (Assignment example)PH.LOOP REC/PLAY CTL2 lit lit You'll need a footswitch (e.g., FS-6; sold separately) in order to use PH.LOOP. DELAY TIME This sets the delay time. When set to BPM, the value of the DELAY TIME parameter is set according to the value of the “EFFECT TEMPO” (p. 30) specified for each patch. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song. FEEDBACK This sets the number of repetitions for the delay. EFFECT LEVEL This sets the volume level of the effect. When TYPE is set to REVERSE, this adjusts the balance of direct and effect sound. DELAY parameter list The PHRASE LOOP function When you choose PHRASE LOOP from MENU in the top screen, the delay TYPE will switch to Phrase Loop (PH.LOOP) and pedal assignments will be made automatically.

• In the PHRASE LOOP screen, the pedals are assigned as follows.

• When you exit the PHRASE LOOP screen, the eect and pedal assignments will return to their previous settings.30 Convenient Functions Parameter OFF/ON Turns the REVERB OFF/ON. TYPE Use this to choose the type of reverb. AMBI. Simulates an ambience mic (off-mic, placed at a distance from the sound source) used in recording and other applications. Rather than emphasizing the reverberation, this reverb is used to produce a sense of openness and depth. ROOM Simulates the reverberation in a small room. Provides warm reverberations. HALL 1 Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. Provides clear and spacious reverberations. HALL 2 Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. Provides mild reverberations. PLATE Simulates plate reverberation (a studio effect unit that uses the vibration of a large metal plate to produce reverberation). Provides a metallic sound with a distinct upper range. REVERB TIME Adjusts the length (time) of reverberation. HIGH CUT The high cut filter adjusts the amount of high frequencies in the reverb sound. When “FLAT” is selected, the high cut filter will have no effect. EFFECT LEVEL This sets the volume level of the effect. Parameter EFFECT TEMPO This sets the tempo when RATE parameters such as DELAY TIME, PHASER, and FLANGER are synchro- nized to the song tempo. Set DELAY TIME and RATE to (Whole Note)-(16th Note). You can also input the tempo by tapping [SPEED] in time with the beat (TAP function). EZ CHAR This adjusts the character of the guitar tone, ranging from solo tone (-20) to a tone used for backing (+20). REVERB parameter list EZ CHARACTER parameter list Parameter OFF/ON Turns the CHORUS OFF/ON. TYPE Use this to choose the type of chorus. MONO This chorus effect outputs the same sound from the left and right channels. ST 1 This is a stereo chorus effect that adds different chorus sounds to L channel and R channel. ST 2 This stereo chorus uses spatial synthesis, with the direct sound output in the left channel and the effect sound output in the right channel. MN MLD This features a more suppressed high end than MONO. ST1 MLD This features a more suppressed high end than ST 1. ST2 MLD This features a more suppressed high end than ST 2. RATE This sets the speed of the effect. When set to BPM, the value of the RATE parameter is set according to the value of the “EFFECT TEMPO” (p. 30) specified for each patch. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song. DEPTH This sets the richness of the effect. EFFECT LEVEL This sets the volume level of the effect. CHORUS parameter list31 Convenient Functions Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish Adjusting the Guitar and Mic Input Sensitivity Turning O the Internal Speakers Calling Up the Eect Stored in a Song (Patch Sync) You can output audio from the JS-8's LINE OUT jacks to an external playback device (Ex. component stereo system). When doing so, you may want to turn off the JS-8's internal speakers. Use the following procedure to switch off the internal speakers. The effect patch stored in each song can be called up at the same time that you switch songs. You can connect a mic to the JS-8's GUITAR/MIC IN jack and adjust the input sensitivity.

1. Turn the dial to select the desired song.

4. Press the right cursor button once to access the following

screen. Effect Patch Number OFF Play using the current effect patch. P*** Call up the specified preset effect patch. U*** Call up the specified user effect patch. You can disable (turn off) the Patch Sync function in System Settings.

If this is disabled, the Patch Sync setting will be ignored, and the currently selected effect patch will be used. (The effect patch will not change when you switch songs.) The Patch Sync function cannot be used for songs in USB memory.

INPUT GAIN GUITAR Ideal input sensitivity when a guitar is connected MIC Ideal input sensitivity when a mic is connected The JS-8 features an effect especially designed for use Use INPUT SENS to precisely adjust the input sensitivity. Specifies the effect patch that will be called up if SOLO is ON. Specifies the effect patch that will be called up if SOLO is OFF. If you press [MENU] to select SET PATCH, the currently selected effect patch number will be registered (assigned) to PATCH SYNC.32 Convenient Functions Using Foot Switches and Expression Pedals Never connect or disconnect the expression pedal or the footswitch while this unit’s power is on. If you connect a separately sold footswitch, you’ll be able to perform a variety of operations with your foot.

1. Press [MENU].2. Select SYSTEM, then press [ENTER].3. Select PEDAL SETTING, then press [ENTER].

PEDAL SETTING PLAY/STOP Operate the player (Play/Stop).REC/STOP Operate the recorder (Rec/Stop).PATCH +1 Select the next effect patch number (+1).PATCH -1Select the previous effect patch number (-1).SOLO Switch SOLO on and off.PH.LOOP REC/PLAY Control REC/PLAY in PHRASE LOOP (DELAY).PH.LOOP STOPStop PHRASE LOOP (DELAY). The recorded content will be erased at the same time.ROTARY SPEED SELSwitch the speaker's rotation speed (SLOW/FAST).TUNER Switch the Tuner screen on/off.If a separately sold expression pedal is connected, the opera-tion of the expression pedal is determined by the effect that's selected. Effect setting Expression pedal operation FX=ON, FX SELECT=WAH, and MODE=MANUALOperates as a wah pedal.Other than the above Operates as a volume pedal.If you’re using an FS-5U footswitch, set its POLARITY switch as shown below.If you’re using an FS-6 footswitch, set its MODEand POLARITY switches as shown below. B A Footswitch (BOSS FS-6) Expression Pedal (Roland EV-5, etc.) Footswitch (BOSS FS-5U) Red White

CTL1CTL2 CTL1CTL2 CTL1

JS-8 EXP PEDAL/CTL1,2 jack TIP RING One of these can be connected.33 Convenient Functions Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish Using USB Audio Interfaces Exchanging audio data between a computer and the JS-8 via USB requires installation of a USB driver on the computer you are using. Follow the instructions below to install the USB driver.

• It is only necessary to install the USB driver on the computer the rst time the driver is used.

• The USB driver is contained on the SD card included with the JS-8.

• The latest version of the USB driver can be found on the Roland website. Save the USB driver installer for your computer. The following procedure is not necessary if you already have downloaded the USB driver from the Roland website and saved it on your computer. If so, proceed to “Installing the USB Driver”. Preparing to Install the USB Driver Installing the USB Driver

1. Connect the computer to the JS-8's USB port by a USB

2. When the USB SELECT screen appears in the JS-8, select

OS), navigate to the folders on the JS-8.

4. Open the WIN folder (Windows users) or the MAC folder

5. Copy the USB driver installer for your computer's operating

system to a folder on the computer. Windows XP/Vista users (in the WIN folder)

• JS8_Vista64Drv***.zip (for Windows Vista 64-bit edition) Mac OS users (in the MAC folder)

• JS8_MacDrv***.zip (for Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5) Although the copy-destination folder can be anywhere on the computer, we recommend that you copy to a folder that will be easy to locate later.

6. Disconnect the JS-8 from the computer:

With Windows Vista/XP

• In My Computer, right-click on the “JS-8” icon (or “Remov- able disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject” the disk. With Mac OS X

• Drag the “JS-8” icon to the eject icon in the Dock. If you’re using Windows Vista/XP and were unable to “eject” in step 5, proceed as follows.

1. Click the icon in the task tray, then click the “Stop USB

Disk–drive (*:)” message displayed there. Task trayTask bar

2. Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware” dialog box

1. Disconnect a USB cable from the JS-8's USB port.

2. Double-click the USB driver that you downloaded from the Roland website or copied as described in “Installing the USB

driver”; the file will be decompressed.

3. Read the “Readme.htm” file found in the uncompressed folder, and install the driver as directed.

Playing Songs on a Computer Through the JS-8 You can listen to audio played back with a computer through the JS-8's speakers via a USB connection.

1. Connect the computer to the JS-8's USB port by a USB cable.

2. When the USB SELECT screen appears in the JS-8, select AUDIO and press [ENTER].

3. Set the JS-8 as the output destination for audio played back by the computer's audio playback software.

For instructions on how to switch the output destination, refer to the user's guide for the software you are using.34 Convenient Functions Since you can use the JS-8 as a USB audio interface for your DAW, you’ll be able to record audio from your guitar or mic into your DAW. Play back audio from the DAW for monitoring purposes, or through the JS-8's effects to "re-amp" previously record- ed tracks. Using the JS-8 with Commercial Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Software

1. Connect the computer to the JS-8's USB port by a USB

2. When the USB SELECT screen appears in the JS-8, select

USB AUDIO ROUTING Description USB AUDIO ROUTING Description DEFAULT Select this setting when using the JS-8 as a USB audio interface or when playing the guitar while play- ing back songs with the computer. RE-AMP Select this setting when "re-amping" guitar sounds that were previously recorded without any effects added. Use the GUITAR LEVEL knob to adjust the volume level that’s output from the USB connector of the JS-8. GUITAR (EFX) Select this setting when playing the guitar while playing back songs with the computer or when using the computer to record guitar sounds with effects added. DIRECT OFF Select this setting when playing audio from the computer as is. With this setting, you cannot play guitar sounds directly through the JS-8's speakers. The only sound that can be played through the speakers is audio from the computer. GUITAR (DRY) Select this setting when playing the guitar while playing back songs with the computer or when using the computer to record guitar sounds without any effects added. With this setting, you can still monitor the guitar sound with effects, but the DAW will capture the sound before effects are ap- plied. If you turn the JS-8's power off with USB AUDIO ROUTING set to RE-AMP or DIRECT OFF, it will be set to DEFAULT the next time you turn the power on.

8. Select the JS-8 as the audio input and audio output device

in the DAW software you're using. For details on how to switch the destination of your DAW’s output, refer to the owner’s manual for your DAW software. What is “Re-Amping?” This is a technique in which a guitar sound is recorded directly into a DAW without any effects, then played back through effects later to create a finished guitar sound after the fact. The advantage of re-amping is that, even after recording, you can use your recorded performance as is to create new sounds. This technique is particularly advantageous if you’ve ever recorded your guitar with effects added, and then later realized you were unhappy with the results, or found that the gui- tar gets “lost in the mix” after other parts are added. With re-amping, you can focus on recording a great performance instead of worrying about getting the perfect effects sound. Once your performance has been recorded dry, you can then play it back through the JS-8’s effects, adjust the sound just the way you want it, and then record the result as a new track in the DAW. When you intend to record a sound dry and re-amp it later, choose GUITAR (DRY) as the JS-8’s USB audio routing. This al- lows you to monitor the live guitar sound with effects (for inspiration during recording) while sending the dry sound to the DAW software. To play recorded audio from the DAW through the JS-8’s effects, select RE-AMP as the USB audio routing.35 Convenient Functions Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish 1. Press [POWER] to turn off the JS-8.2. Remove the SD card connector cover.3. Push SD card inward, and then release your finger.4. Remove the SD card.Remove an SD card only while the JS-8's power is switched off.Removing an SD card with the JS-8 turned on may result in corruption of data recorded on the SD card or damage to the card itself.2. Remove the cover3. Press and then release your ngerSD card connector coverScrewAC adaptor jack SD card connectorAfter inserting the SD card into the JS-8, reattach the SD card connector cover in its original position.1. Press [MENU].2. Select SYSTEM, and then press [ENTER].3. Select SD CARD, and then press [ENTER].4. Select FORMAT, and then press [ENTER].5. When the message "Are you sure?" appears, press [ENTER].Initializing the SD card causes the loss of all data on the card. Song protection settings are also disregarded. Since there is no way to recover data after initialization, be sure to back up any important data before initializing.If you want to copy data from one SD card to another freshly initialized SD card, back up the first SD card (“Backing Up SD Cards” (p. 36)), and then recover the backed-up data to the new SD card (“Recovering Backed Up Data to SD Cards (RECOVERY)” (p. 37)). Write Protect The contents of the memory card can be protected by write protecting it. To write protect a card, slide the write protect switch on the side of the memory card to the “LOCK” position. Unlock write protect to delete data on the card. Removing SD Cards Specications for SD Cards Used with the JS-8 The JS-8 supports SD cards meeting the following specifi- cations.

• Maximum capacity: 32 GB

• SD/SDHC standard Memory Conrmed as Functional with the JS-8 Information on SD cards confirmed to work with the JS-8 can be found on the Roland website. http://www.roland.com/
• The JS-8 supports SDHC memory cards.• Some SD card types or SD cards from some manufactur-ers may not record or play back properly on the JS-8. SD Card Capacity and Recording Time The following table shows the approximate number of songs that can be recorded on the JS-8 when using the fol- lowing capacities of SD card. With JS-8 songs With MP3 With WAV Songs per GB 50 songs 200 songs 20 songs 32 GB 1,700 songs 4,000 songs 600 songs• Figures in the table above are based on a song length of ve minutes.• MP3 songs are calculated as data encoded at a 44.1 kHz sample rate and 128 kbps bit rate.• Song data, USB drivers, and other data were stored on the supplied SD card before it left the factory. Because of this, the number of songs that can be recorded on the card will be reduced by the amounts shown below. JS-8 song: 20 songs, MP3: 80 songs, WAV: 10 songs• WAV gures are based on stereo data with a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and quantization bit rate of 16 bits.• The number of songs you can record may vary accord-ing to the songs contained.• Regardless of the amount of free space that is available, the JS-8 can only store a maximum of 4,000 songs. Using Commercial SD Cards Initializing SD Cards About the SD card Write/ Protect Function (Lock)36 Convenient Functions Backing Up Backing Up Eects to SD Cards (PATCH BACKUP) Backing Up SD Cards

You can back up data on SD cards to computers. The computer procedures in the following descriptions use Explorer and My Computer with Windows and Finder and other applica- tions with the Mac OS.

1. Connect the computer to the JS-8's USB port by a USB cable.

2. When the USB SELECT screen appears in the JS-8, select JS-8 SONG LIST EDITOR and press [ENTER].

3. Using Explorer or My Computer (Windows) or Finder (Mac OS), navigate to the folders on the JS-8.

"Removable Disk (*:)" may appear instead of the JS-8 icon.

4. Copy (drag and drop) the entire ROLAND folder within the JS-8 icon to a folder residing on the computer.

Copy the entire ROLAND folder. Copying only portions within the ROLAND folder may render the data unusable as backup data.

5. Disconnect the JS-8 from the computer.

With Windows Vista/XP Right-click on the "JS-8" icon in My Computer (or the "Removable Disk (*:)" icon) and execute "Eject." With Mac OS Drag the "JS-8" icon to the eject icon in the Dock.

Convenient Functions Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish Recovering Backed Up Data (RECOVER) Recovering Backed Up Data to SD Cards (RECOVERY) Use this procedure to restore JS-8 data previously backed up on a computer to SD cards. You can restore the JS-8 to its status at the time the data was backed up. The computer procedures in the following descriptions use Explorer and My Computer with Windows and Finder and other applica- tions with the Mac OS.

1. Connect the computer to the JS-8's USB port by a USB cable.

2. When the USB SELECT screen appears in the JS-8, select JS-8 SONG LIST EDITOR and press [ENTER].

3. Open the JS-8 icon, and put the ROLAND folder into the trash (delete it).

4. Copy (drag and drop ) the backed up entire “ROLAND” folder on the computer to the “JS-8” icon (or the “Removable disk (*:)” icon) and drop it there (overwriting it). "Removable Disk (*:)" may appear instead of the JS-8 icon.

• Recovering (copying) backed up data to an SD card results in the loss of the content of the card prior to the recovery, restoring the card with the data at the time the data was backed up.

• Copy the entire ROLAND folder. Copying only portions within the ROLAND folder may render the data unusable as backup data.

5. Disconnect the JS-8 from the computer.

With Windows Vista/XP Right-click on the "JS-8" icon in My Computer (or the "Removable Disk (*:)" icon) and execute "Eject." With Mac OS Drag the "JS-8" icon to the eject icon in the Dock.

Recovering Eects Backed Up on SD Cards (PATCH RECOVER)

Press [ENTER] to recover the data. (This will overwrite the data stored in all patches.) Use this mode to recover all the effects backed up on an SD card to the JS-8. Use this mode to recover only specified effects to the JS-8. Specify the destina- tion effect patch that you'd like to recover the patch to. Specify the effect patch number to be recovered. Press [ENTER] to recover the data. (This will overwrite the data stored in all patches.)38 Convenient Functions Song Settings (Song Information/Protect/Eects/Song Name)

1. Select the song whose information you want to edit.

• For songs in USB memory, only Screen 1 can be viewed.

• The song name edited by Song List Editor can be viewed but not edited on the JS-8. Converting songs and transferring them between media Here's how you can convert a song's format, or transfer songs between an SD card and USB memory.

1. Use the dial to select the desired song.

3. Choose the desired action from the

menu, and press [ENTER]. MENU Category Description EXPORT Write the currently selected song to USB memory. IMPORT Store the songs on the selected USB memo- ry to the SD card. CONVERT Convert MP3 data on the SD card to JS-8 song format.

4. When the message "Are you sure?" ap-

pears, press [ENTER]. The displayed MENU items will differ depending on the op- erational state (e.g., the screen that is shown or the location of the cursor). Press the right cur- sor button to switch to Screen 2. Song format Song length (time) If you press [MENU] to select SET PATCH, the currently selected ef- fect patch number will be registered (assigned) to PATCH SYNC. Song size When set to OFF, the current effect patch is used when the song is select- ed. When set to a specific effect patch number, that patch is called up when the song is selected. (p. 31) Effect Patch Number Preset P*** User U*** (With *** indicating the number.) If this is ON, it will not be pos- sible to delete or modify that song. Screen 1 Screen 2 To save the changes, press [ENTER]. Screen 3 This sets the volume of song playback. Press the right cursor button to switch to Screen 3. Use the left and right cursor buttons and the dial to name the song. To cancel the changes, press [EXIT]. Pressing [MENU] allows you to carry out the following procedures. MENU Cat- egory Description ALL DELETE Deletes the all characters. DELETE Deletes the character and shifts the characters that follow to the left. INSERT Inserts a blank space at the cursor position.39 Convenient Functions Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish Various System Settings

You can make a variety of settings for the JS-8 in the SYSTEM screen. SYSTEM Category Description SYSTEM SETTING Allows you to turn the internal speaker on and off and adjust the GUITAR/MIC IN jack input sensitivity (INPUT GAIN). GLOBAL EQ Adjusts the tone of the entire JS-8. Adjust the midrange volume. Adjust the high-end volume. Turns GLOBAL EQ OFF/ON. Adjust the low-end volume. USB (COMPUTER) Allows you to switch the USB mode and audio data routing. SD CARD Allows you to edit the VIEW SW parameter, check the capacity, and initialize (format) the card. USB MEMORY Allows you to confirm the capacity of the connected USB memory. PEDAL Allows you to assign functions to an externally connected footswitch. ”Using Foot Switches and Expression Pedals” (p. 32) PATCH BACKUP Allows you to back up and recover effects. ”Backing Up Effects to SD Cards (PATCH BACKUP)” (p. 36), “Recovering Effects Backed Up on SD Cards (PATCH RECOVER)” (p. 37) LCD Allows you to adjust the LCD display's contrast. FACTORY RESET Allows you to restore the JS-8 to its original default factory settings. Press [ENTER]; the parameters are returned to the selected factory default settings. Specify the range of user effect patches to be restored to the original settings. To restore all parameters to their default factory settings, check here. To restore the system parameters to their default factory settings, check here. To restore the user effect patches to their default fac- tory settings, check here. If VIEW SW is turned ON, an SD CARD item will be added to the SONG LIST. By selecting SD CARD in the SONG LIST, you'll be able to directly view the contents of the SD card from the JS-8's own screen, just as on your computer.

VIEW SW Description OFF SD CARD will not be shown in the SONG LIST. (Factory setting)

SD CARD will be shown in the SONG LIST. By selecting SD CARD in the SONG LIST, you can view the files that are saved on the SD card. About the VIEW SW parameter for the SD card40 Chapter

Error Messages Appendices Cannot Edit Song Name! It is not possible to edit the song name. Use Song List Editor to edit the name.The song name edited by Song List Editor can be viewed but not edited on the JS-8. Card Full! There is no free space on the SD card.Either delete unwanted songs from this card (p. 9), or use a different SD card that contains free space. (p. 35) Card Locked! The SD card’s write protection is activated.Turn off write protection. (p. 35) Card Read Error! The SD card cannot be read. Format the SD card. (p. 35)However, be aware that formatting an SD card will erase all data stored on that card. Card Write Error! Cannot write to the SD card. Format the SD card. (p. 35)However, be aware that formatting an SD card will erase all data stored on that card. Data Not Found! There is no effect data backed up to the SD card. Data Too Long! Playback is not possible because the song is too long (too large). Data Too Short! Playback is not possible because the song is too short. Drive Busy! The data could not be read or written fast enough.• If this error message appears when you're playing high-bit-rate MP3 data, or when you've raised the playback speed or pitch of MP3 data, use CONVERT to convert that MP3 data to JS-8 song format before using it.• If this error message appears when you're playing back a song from USB memory, use IMPORT to import that song into the SD card before using it. No Card! No SD card is inserted in the JS-8. No File! The selected song does not exist on the SD card.From the song list, delete the song that produced the error. Protected! The song is protected.Turn off protection. (p. 38) Too Many Songs! The limit on the number of songs that can be recorded on an SD card (4,000) has been reached. (p. 35)Either delete unwanted songs from this card (p. 9), or use a different SD card that contains free space. (p. 35) Unformatted Card! Unformatted USB Memory! Either the SD card (or USB memory) is not formatted, or is formatted in a format that the JS-8 cannot recognize.Use the JS-8 to format the SD card. (p. 35)(Or use your computer to initialize the USB memory.)Formatting will erase all content stored on the SD card (or USB memory). Unsupported Card! Unsupported USB Memory! This card (or USB Memory) cannot be used by the JS-8.Use an SD card (USB Memory) that Roland has verified as working with the JS-8. Before using a commercially available SD card, please refer to the Roland website (http://www.roland.com/). Unsupported Format! The song cannot be played because it is in a format not sup-ported by the JS-8. USB is not connected! No USB cable is connected.Use a USB cable to connect the JS-8 to your computer. USB Memory Full! There is no free space on the USB Memory.Either delete unwanted songs from this USB Memory (p. 9), or use a different USB Memory that contains free space. USB Memory Read Error! The USB Memory cannot be read.Use your computer to initialize the USB memory.However, be aware that formatting an USB Memory will erase all data stored on that USB memory. USB Memory Write Error! Cannot write to the USB Memory.Use your computer to initialize the USB memory.However, be aware that formatting an USB Memory will erase all data stored on that USB memory.41 Appendices Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish Troubleshooting Power not turning on Can’t run the unit No sound Recorded sound is distorted Can’t record/can’t import songs Can’t play MP3/WAV le Problems with SD cards Can’t set AB REPEAT segment times correctly Problems with USB memory Low volume from the device connected to the GUITAR/MIC IN or AUX IN jack Problems with USB connection

• Make sure the JS-8's AC adaptor is properly connected to the power outlet and the JS-8 (p. 4).

• Is the JS-8 connected via USB to the computer appli- cation?

• Is the MASTER LEVEL knob turned down? (p. 8)

• Is the SPEAKER switch set to OFF? (p. 31)

• Are there any songs on the SD card?

• Could the guitar level be excessive?

• Do you have an SD card inserted?

• Is the SD card lock on? (p. 35)

• Does the SD card have too little free space available? (p. 35)

• Are you using an SD card that is known to work with the JS-8?

• Do you have more than 4,000 songs (including WAV and MP3 les)? (p. 35) Delete any songs you don't need. (p. 9)

• The JS-8 only handles up to 2,000 artist, album, and keyword headings. Delete any unneeded artists, albums, or keywords. (p. 19)

• Are the MP3 le's sampling rate and bit rate or the WAV le's sampling rate and quantization bit rate sup- ported by the JS-8? (p. 3)

• Increasing the playback speed or changing the pitch of MP3s with higher bit rates may not be eective in playing back these les. In such cases, convert the song to JS-8 format. (p. 38) "Unsupported Card!" displayed

• Is the SD card completely inserted?

• Have you inserted an SD card that is not supported by the JS-8? SD card data corrupted Corruption of data on SD cards may be caused by the follow- ing. Reinitialize the SD card.

• Could the power have been turned o during record- ing or while the JS-8 was connected via USB to your computer?

• Did you disconnect the USB cable while the JS-8 was connected to a computer?

• Did you remove the SD card while the JS-8 was still turned on?

• Could the SD card have been subjected to strong impact?

• Time locations A and B cannot be set less than one second apart. You must leave at least one second between them.

• You may be unable to properly play back AB REPEAT segments with MP3s. In such cases, convert the song to JS-8 format. (p. 38) USB memory not recognized

• Is the USB memory securely connected?

• The JS-8 supports FAT-formatted USB memory. On a computer, reformat the USB memory to FAT format. Cannot EXPORT to USB memory

• Is the USB memory write protected?

• Does the USB memory have too little free space avail- able?

• Are you using a connection cable that includes a resis- tor? Use connection cables that do not contain resis- tors.

• Is the external device's volume properly adjusted?

• Is the GUITAR LEVEL knob turned down? (p. 8)

• Is a mic connected with INPUT GAIN switched to the guitar setting? Adjust the INPUT GAIN. (p. 31)

• Is the USB cable properly connected?

• Is the computer turned on?

• Are you using an OS supported by the JS-8?

• Is the SD card completely inserted?

• Have you inserted an SD card that is not supported by the JS-8? Adjust the GUITAR LEVEL (p. 8) or SONG LEVEL (p. 38) so that "

does not light.42 Appendices

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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. WARNING 002c Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distribu-tor, as listed on the “Information” page. Never install the unit in any of the following 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
• Humid; or are• Exposed to rain; or are• Dusty or sandy; or are• Subject to high levels of vibra-tion and shakiness. Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. 008c Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a dif-ferent voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock. 008e Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device. WARNING

Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, produc-ing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards! This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist. Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. 012b Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or• If smoke or unusual odor oc- curs

• 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 perfor-mance. In households with small chil-dren, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. WARNING

Protect the unit from strong impact.(Do not drop it!) Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords-the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. CAUTION 101b The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper venti-lation. 102c Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plug-ging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. 103b At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accu-mulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insula-tion and lead to fire. CAUTION

Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. 107c Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. 108b Before moving the unit, discon-nect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices. 109b Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 4). 110b Whenever you suspect the pos-sibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. 118a Should you remove connector covers, screw, ground terminal, and SD cards, keep them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.43 Appendices Deutsch Français Italiano PortuguêsEspañol NederlandsEnglish Important Notes

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Micro-soft Corporation. 206e The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation. 206j Windows® is known officially as: "Microsoft® Windows® operating system." Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All product names mentioned in this document are trade-marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation. The SD logo ( ) and SDHC logo ( ) are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group. Power Supply

Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, mi-crowave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunc-tion or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet. The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern. Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices. Placement

Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference. 352a This device may interfere with radio and television recep-tion. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers. 352b Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiat-ing 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. 354a Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near de-vices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit. 355b When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated. Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally. Maintenance 401a For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or defor-mation. Repairs and Data

Please be aware that all data contained in the unit's memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Im-portant data should always be backed up on USB memory or computer, or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. Additional Precautions

Please be aware that the contents of memory can be ir-retrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodi-cally save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit's memory on USB memory or computer. Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on USB memory or computer once it has been lost. Roland Corporation and BOSS Corporation assume no liability concerning such loss of data. Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit's buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the con-nector itself-never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable's internal elements. 558a To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit's volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use head-phones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night). 559a When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L, or FV-500H; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable. Before Using SD Cards

Carefully insert the SD card all the way in-until it is firmly in place.

2. Release your nger

Never touch the terminals of the SD card. Also, avoid get-ting the terminals dirty. SD cards are constructed using precision components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the following.• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling the cards.• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact portion of the cards.• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or vibration.• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or other such locations (storage temperature: -25 to 85 ºC).• Do not allow cards to become wet.• Do not disassemble or modify the cards. Copyright

Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, perfor-mance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law. 852a This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual material without being limited by certain techno-logical copy-protection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or video material, and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely. Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibil-ity whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit. 981b Use of the demo song and rhythm data supplied with this product for any purpose other than private, personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law. Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder.44 Appendices Index

• User: 100 Nominal Input Level

• AUX IN: 22 k ohms Nominal Output Level

• 3 lbs 12 oz (excluding AC adaptor) Accessories • AC adaptor

• Expression Pedal (Roland EV-

CTL1CTL2 CTL1CTL2 CTL1

• LINE OUT: 1 kOhm Anschlüsse

CTL1CTL2 CTL1CTL2 CTL1

“Are you sure?”, premere [ENTER].

CTL1CTL2 CTL1CTL2 CTL1

CTL1CTL2 CTL1CTL2 CTL1

• Pedal dual (B0SS FS-6)

CTL1CTL2 CTL1CTL2 CTL1

CTL1CTL2 CTL1CTL2 CTL1

WAARSCHUWING OPGELET WAARSCHUWING

• EXP PEDAL/CTL1,2 (1/4 inch TRS-connector)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit. WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead. For C.A. US

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