
Owner's Manual
CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTES
Do not subject the unit to temperature extremes (eg., direct sunlight in an
enclosed vehicle). Avoid using or storing the unit in dusty or humid areas, or
areas that are subject to high levels of vibration.
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 mild, non-
abrasivedetergent.Afterwards,besuretowipetheunitthoroughlywithasoft,
dry cloth.
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the
possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Protect the unit from strong impact.
Do not allow objects or liquids of any kind to penetrate the unit. In the event
ofsuchanoccurrence,discontinueuseimmediately.Contactqualifiedservice
personnel as soon as possible.
Should a malfunction occur, or if you suspect there is a problem, discontinue
use immediately. Contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible.
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS FV-50H
Volume Pedal.
To ensure proper operation, and years of trouble-free service, please
take the time to read through this Owner's Manual before starting out.
FEATURES
The BOSS stereo Foot Volume FV-50H, though light and compact, has
high input impedance, therefore can be directly connected with a high
impedance unit such as a guitar. The Minimum Volume allows you to
set the lowest volume at any level you like, thereby freely set the
minimumeffectofthepedaldependingonthetypeofperformanceyou
are aiming at. Also, it features the Tuner Out Jack for quick and easy
tuning during live performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
FV-50H : VOLUME PEDAL
Main Volume Pedal
MINIMUM VOLUME Knob
INPUT Jack (1, 2)
OUTPUT Jack (1, 2)
TUNER OUT Jack
Dimensions : 86 (W) x 200 (D) x 54 (H) mm
3-3/8 (W) x 7-7/8 (D) x 2-1/8 (H) inches
Weight : 400 g / 14 oz
Accessory : Owner's Manual, Roland Service
Do not apply excessive force to this unit.
*Inthe interest ofproductdevelopment, the specificationsand/orappearance
of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
© 1995 BOSS Corporation
Allrightreserved.Nopartofthis publicationmaybereproducedinany
form without the written permission of BOSS Corporation.
OPERATION
1. Set up the FV-50H with a guitar and an amplifier as shown in
"CONNECTIONS".
2.Press the pedal down as far as it goes, and set the maximum volume
using the volume knobs of the guitar and the amplifier.
3. Return the position of the pedal to its highest position, and set the
minimum volume by using the Minimum Volume Knob on the FV-
50H. (The Minimum Volume Knob does not affect the maximum
volume.)
4.Nowyoucancontrolthevolumeby usingthepedalwithintherange
between the maximum and the minimum volume you have set.
HOW TO USE THE TUNER OUT JACK
Connecttheoutputof theguitarto theInputJack1ontheFV-50H, then
connect the Tuner Out to the input jack on the tuner. (The signal of the
Input 2 is not sent out from the Tuner Out.) Then return the pedal to its
highestposition,andtunetheinstruments.Inthisway,thereisnosound
comingfromtheamplifier.(BesuretosettheMinimumvolumetozero.)
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Effector
Amplifier
Tuner
MINIMUM VOLUME
Knob