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hank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS Fefore using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USIMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet). Theseormation concerning the proper operation of the unit.dditionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a g

ure provided by your new unit, this manual should be read ine saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

bout COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling)omposite Object Sound Modeling—or “COSM” for short—isrful technology that’s used to digitally recreate the sound of cffects. COSM analyzes the many factors that make up the orirical and physical characteristics—and creates a digital moderiginal.

battery is supplied with the unit. The life of this battery mts primary purpose is to enable testing.

opyright © 2007 BOSS CORPORATIONll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprodritten permission of BOSS CORPORATION.

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Provides a BRIGHT input like the one on an actual BAS

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r’s body. Other AC adaptors t polarity, or be designed for , so their use could result in ion, or electric shock. is connected while power is ply is drawn from the AC

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Jack, BRIGHT IN Jack

re for connecting the output ric guitar or other instrument or .IGHT IN jack makes the treble rominent.

double as power switch. Power to is turned on when you plug into /BRIGHT IN jack; the power is

when the cable is unplugged. using the FBM-1, be sure to the plug from the INPUT/N jack.disabled when the BRIGHT IN .


. CHECK Indicator his indicator shows whether the effect is on r off, and also doubles as the battery check

ndicator. The indicator lights when the ef-ect is on.* If you’re powering the unit with a battery and

the CHECK indicator goes dim—or doesn’t light at all—when you try to turn the effect on, the battery is near depletion and should be replaced. For instructions on changing the battery, refer to “Changing the Battery” (p. 12).

* The CHECK indicator shows whether the effect is being applied or not. It does not indicate whether the power to the device is on or not.

. OUTPUT Jackhis output jack is used for connecting to uitar amps and other effects processors.

. Pedal Switchhis switch turns the effect on/off.

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. PRESENCE Knobhis adjusts the sound quality of the ultra-igh range.

. MIDDLE Knobhis knob controls the tone of the effect at iddle frequencies.

. BASS Knobhis knob controls the tone of the effect at

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Connections* Inserting a connecting plug into the INPUT jack or

the BRIGHT IN jack turns on the power to the unit.* Raise the amp volume only after turning on the

power to all connected devices.* The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the

unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use a battery, please use the alkaline type.

* 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.

* If there is a battery in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, normal operation will continue should the line voltage be interrupted due to power blackout or power cord disconnection.

* Some connection cables contain resistors. When connection cables with resistors are used, the sound level may be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

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. After you have made the necessary con-nections (p. 7, p. 8), set the panel knobs as shown in the illustration.

. Depress the pedal switch to turn the effect on. (The CHECK indicator lights when the effect is on.)

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Is the specified adaptor (PSA-series, sold separately) properly connected?Check the AC adaptor connection (p. 7, p. 8).

* Never use any AC adapter other than one specified for use with the FBM-1.Is the battery low or dead?Replace it with a new battery (p. 12).

* The battery that is supplied with the unit is for temporary use, intended primarily for testing the pedal’s operation.

* The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use a battery, please use the alkaline type.

* To prevent unnecessary battery consumption, be sure to disconnect the plug from the INPUT jack and the BRIGHT IN jack when not using the effects unit (p. 5).Is your guitar properly connected to the INPUT (or BRIGHT IN) jack?Check the connection once more (p. 7, p. 8).

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SpecificationsBM-1: Bassman

ominal Input Level:....................... -20 dBunput Impedance:.............................. 1 MΩominal Output Level:.................... -20 dBuutput Impedance: .......................... 2.2 kΩecommended Load Impedance:... 10 kΩ or greaterontrols:............................................. Pedal switch, PRESENC

BASS knob, TREBLE knndicators:.............................................CHECK indicator (for efonnectors: ........................................ INPUT jack, BRIGHT IN

AC adaptor jack (DC 9 ower Supply:................................... DC 9 V: Dry battery 6F

Dry battery 6LAC Adaptor (P

urrent Draw: ................................... 36 mA (DC 9 V)* Expected battery life under

Carbon: 3 hours, Alkaline:These figures will vary dep

imensions: ....................................... 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x

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“IMPORTANT NOTES,” adry battery/9 V type (6LR* The battery that is supplied

use, intended primarily forWe suggest replacing this w

ption ................................................ AC adaptor (PSA-series)

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearanwithout prior notice.

* Fender® and BASSMAN® are the trademarks of FMIC. All rights reserv

* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registereof their respective owners. In this document, their names are used solely tequipment whose sound is simulated by COSM.

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.

For EU Countries

For 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

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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.


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