Q: What kind of guitars can the transmitter (WL-T) be used with?
A:
It is installable on general guitars (Stratocaster type, Telecaster type, Les Paul type, SG type, electric acoustic guitars, and the like).
Note, however, that in the case of guitars that have special output specifications, sound might not be produced, or installation might be physically impossible.
Symptoms and their causes for respective different specifications, along with remedies, are highlighted below.
Some guitars equipped with active pickups
Symptom: No sound is produced. Guitar audio includes a thumping sound.
Cause: In the active circuits that guitars have, generally, TRS jack output is wired so that the tip is audio, the sleeve is the ground, and the ring is for the battery ground, but in some cases, there are guitars on which the ring and sleeve wiring is reversed (shown below).
Remedy: Try making the connection shown in remedy A or remedy B.
Some guitars on which installation is not possible
Symptom: The WL-T cannot be physically installed on the guitar.
Cause: Installation is impossible if the area at the mounting jack lacks enough space for attaching the transmitter (a cylindrical space measuring 18.5 mm in diameter and 5 mm deep).
Remedy: Try making the connection shown in remedy B.
YAMAHA Silent Guitar
Symptom: No sound is produced. The guitar is not powered.
Cause: The electrical wiring has special specifications, and so the no operation is possible without below remedy.
Remedy: Try making the connection shown in remedy A or remedy B in the figures above.
Instruments whose OUTPUT jack is stereo 1/4-inch phone type (TRS 1/4-inch phone type)
Symptom: Only the L-side signal is output.
Cause: The WL-T has monaural specifications, and so only the L-side (tip-side) signal is output.
Remedy: Because of the specifications, no remedy is available.
If remedies A and B do not correct the problem, try repeating the procedure below.
1.Remove the batteries or disconnect the power adapter from the guitar.
2.Attach the jack adapter plug to the transmitter and connect it to the guitar.
Latency of 2.3 ms occurs.
Q: Is the transmitter (WL-T) compatible with the KATANA-AIR and the WL series?
A:
The transmitter (WL-T) can be used with the KATANA-AIR, WL-20, WL-20L, and WL-50.
The detection conditions when the transmitter changes to standby mode differ according to the device used.
The respective conditions set automatically when carrying out auto wireless connection are as follows.
- KATANA-AIR: Vibration detection
- WL-20, WL-20L, WL-50: Sound detection
An electric guitar can be connected directly by cable to the INPUT jack on the WL-50.
* When an electric guitar is connected to the WL-50's INPUT jack, no sound is played from the electric guitar to which the transmitter is connected.
Q: Is the rechargeable lithium-ion battery used in the transmitter replaceable?
A:
Replacement is not possible.
Q: Can the transmitter (WL-T) be used while it is charging?
A:
No, it cannot be used. Use it after charging.
Q: While the transmitter is charging on the dock, can the WL-50 perform wireless communication with another transmitter?
A:
Wireless communication during charging on the dock is not possible.
Q: What is the maximum amperage that can be supplied from DC OUT on the WL-50?
A:
The current value is the rated output current of the AC adapter used minus the power consumption of the WL-50 receiver, as shown below.
- WL-50 power consumption
Power consumption during wireless communication: 60 mA
Power consumption during transmitter charging: 320 mA
- Current suppliable from DC OUT when using the optionally available PSA-100S AC adapter (rated output current: 500 mA)
During wireless communication: 500 mA - 60 mA = 440 mA
During transmitter charging: 500 mA - 320 mA = 180 mA
This does not simulate a single specific cable model, but instead simulates optimal characteristics based on measurements of the characteristics of a variety of cables and connected instruments.
Q: I'm using a guitar that has both active and passive pickups, so should I purchase the WL-20, the WL-20L, or the WL-50?
A:
You can use any of the three (the WL-20, WL-20L, or WL-50), but we recommend the WL-50, which lets you switch the CABLE TONE feature.
* For information on the CABLE TONE feature, refer to this (the "WL-50: What kind of benefits does CABLE TONE provide?" link).
The CABLE TONE feature simulates cable effects during combinations of passive-pickup guitars and cables.
The low-impedance signals of an active-pickup or preamp-equipped acoustic-electric guitar or other such instrument do not experience cable effects, and so setting CABLE TONE to OFF is desirable.
Comparisons of the CABLE TONE feature
- WL-50
You can use the switch to select OFF, SHORT (characteristics of a cable of approx. 3 meters), and LONG (characteristics of a cable of approx. 6 meters).
- WL-20
The characteristic are of a cable of approx. 3 meters.
- WL-20L
This is off.
For Reference
- When using the WL-20L with a passive-pickup guitar, the sound tends to be somewhat brighter than the sound when using a guitar cable.
- When using the WL-20 with an active-pickup guitar or preamp-equipped acoustic-electric guitar, the sound tends to be somewhat warmer and softer than the sound when using a guitar cable.
Detailed information about each model
Are there another receiver and transmitter or Wi-Fi router nearby?
Make sure the Wi-Fi router and the receiver are at least 3 meters apart.
Also, carry out the Auto Wireless Connection procedure again.
If the symptoms persist, it means that radio-wave congestion is occurring in the 2.4-GHz band, and another wireless system is conflicting with the channel.
To eliminate the radio-wave congestion, turn off the power to any Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth devices, and microwave ovens not in use, then redo the Auto Wireless Connection procedure.
Q: How can I use multiple wireless systems at the same time?
A:
To prevent interference in the wireless communication, carry out the following procedure.
- Turn off the power to the BOSS wireless systems.
- Turn on the power to any non-BOSS wireless systems, and ensure that sound is played without problem.
- First BOSS wireless system
Turn on the power to the receiver, insert the transmitter, and carry out the Auto Wireless Connection procedure.
- Insert the transmitter into the guitar, making the BATTERY indicator light up.
- Second and subsequent BOSS wireless systems
Repeat steps 3 and 4.
A charging error has occurred. First, check the following points.
The transmitter's internal temperature might be elevated.
Charging is sometimes paused to protect the rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
When the internal temperature falls, the BATTERY indicator changes to lighting up steadily in orange, and charging resumes.
Detach the transmitter from the receiver and wait a short while before resuming use.
The ambient temperature might be 35 deg. C or higher.
Charging is sometimes paused to protect the rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Use in the recommended ambient temperature range of 10 deg. C to 30 deg. C.
Q: The system was left unused for several days with the transmitter connected to the receiver's TRANSMITTER jack, and the battery ran down. Is this a malfunction?
A:
When the transmitter remains connected to the receiver's TRANSMITTER jack, the transmitter and receiver both go into standby mode, and a small amount of battery power is consumed.
When in standby mode, the BATTERY/POWER indicator flashes every 8 seconds.
When the system will be out of use for a lengthy period, we recommend detaching the connections and turning off the power.