User manual ROCKTRON DVC

[. . . ] is properly adjusted and setup (follow all instructions). Extra care and caution should be taken to avoid tip over and injury. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused during long periods of time. Refer all service to qualified service personnel. [. . . ] DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY. DO NOT MAKE ANY INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME OR TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS CAUSING A SHOCK HAZARD. OPERATING TEMPERATURE Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between 32 F and 104 F (0 C and 40 C). This unit may not function properly under extreme temperatures. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Zombie. You will swear your sound gets right up and walks out of your cabinet!With an absolutely monstrously heavy sound, the Zombie creates a rectified asymmetric distortion with user control of the symmetry balance of the distortion output waveform. In essence, this creates the psycho-acoustic 3D sound positioning effect that will make your sound jump out of its cabinet. The Zombie gives you distortion that cuts through the mix and two bands of EQ are also provided. 9-Volt Battery Compartment - to access pull on small tab labeled "OPEN". Always remember to unplug your guitar cords from the pedal to conserve battery life. Some battery drain may take place when unit is plugged in (even if the unit is bypassed). 9 10 11 Specifications Maximum Input Input Impedance Current Consumption Power Requirements +8dBu 1M 15mA DC9V>100mA Built In regulator * CE Approved * Hints and Tips: Below are some setup suggestions that will help make your DVC come alive for you. . . . DVC APPLICATIONS: The DVC is recommended to be used with an ALL TUBE guitar amplifier to deliver rectified distortion. It can take a plain sounding TUBE amp and produce rectified distortion that rivals the sound of the most expensive amplifiers in this class. To do this simply follow the directions below and you will soon realize the potential of the DVC to transform bring your amp back to life. Before using the DVC adjust your amplifier for the best CLEAN sound you can get with your guitar. This will be the Clean sound you will return to after using the DVC. LOUDER = 10:00 O'clock BASS = MAX TREBLE = 12:00 O'clock STARE = FULL COUNTER CLOCKWISE SCREAM = 12:00 O'clock 3. Turn the DVC on and adjust your BASS and TREBLE to get you close to the desired sound. Now slowly turn the STARE control and notice the change. [. . . ] Now slowly turn the STARE control and notice the change. You may want to adjust the BASS and TREBLE to compensate for this change. NOTE: STARE CONTROL: The STARE Control has a very pronounced and noticeable effect on the perception of the distortion. This control actually changes the symmetry of the wave form. . . . . [. . . ]