User manual DOD FX56

[. . . ] Care should be taken so that objects do not fall on and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. POWER SOURCES: The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. [. . . ] 1) STEREO: Connect the Left and Right outputs to a pair of guitar amplifiers, or the inputs of a mixing console. If you're using guitar amps, set the tone controls flat (no boost or cut) and balance the levels between them. If you're using a console, pan the FX56 output channels hard left and right, and turn down the high frequency EQ for best results. MONO: Connect the Left output to a guitar amplifier or input of a mixing console. 3) Power up the FX56 by connecting the supplied AC adapter between the FX56 and a power outlet. 4) Play your instrument and watch the Clip LED on the FX56 carefully as you set the Input knob. Turn up the Input level until the Clip LED begins to light, and reduce the input level slightly. When the Input knob is set properly, the Clip LED should only flicker on the loudest passages. The FX56, like any piece of computer hardware, is sensitive to voltage drops, spikes, and surges. Interference such as lightning or power "brownouts" can seriously, and in extreme cases, permanently damage the circuitry inside the unit. Here are a few tips that will help get the best possible performance out of your FX56 while avoiding damage: · Always make sure you have a "clean" power source for connecting to the FX56. Simply select the Expression Assign Group button and choose one of the numbers that corresponds to the parameter you want the pedal to control. In order for the Expression Pedal to function with a parameter you have selected, a corresponding effect must be active within the program. To turn on the Wah or Auto Wah, just select either one in the Expression Assign Group. The following list shows which effects are controlled by each Expression Assignment. Wah Wah. 7 Assignment 3- Auto Wah: 4- Mod Speed: 5678- Mod Depth: Mod Level: Detune Pitch/Detune Level 9- Delay Level: Mono or Multi Delay level. 10- Reverb Level: Reverb level. Pedal controls: Auto Wah sensitivity. Pitch Shift and Detune level. When programs where Volume, Wah, or Auto Wah are selected in Expression Assign, the sound will reflect where the current pedal position is, . otherwise the pedal must be moved in order for the effect to be changed. Storing Programs After you have made modifications to a program, you may want to store the changes. The FX56 lets you store up to 30 Programs in the User memory locations. Remember, you have to store any changes in a User Program memory location otherwise all your changes will be lost. The Store LED begins flashing and the User LED lights (if not lit already). 2) Use the Data wheel to select the User location where you want to store the Program. 3) Press the Store button again to store the Program in the location you selected. Note: Changes made by the Expression Pedal cannot be stored. Bypassing The FX56's bypass functions are very simple. To Bypass individual effects: 1) From Program mode, decide which effect you want to bypass and press its Select button twice. [. . . ] Name Slow Medium Fast Speed/Fback 1 - . 10Hz/60 5 - . 25Hz/60 9 - . 90Hz/40 Speed/Fback 2 - . 10Hz/70 6 - . 25Hz/70 10- 1. 0Hz/50 Speed/Fback 3 - . 15Hz/80 7 - . 45Hz/70 11- 1. 5Hz/50 Speed/Fback 4 - . 15Hz/80 8 - . 45Hz/80 12- 2. 0Hz/60 TREMOLO Tremolos modulate the level of the signal. This effect is has been found in guitar amps for years and has recently become a popular effect again. The FX56 gives you 9 speeds ranging from 2. 0 Hz - 9. 0 Hz. RING MODULATOR The Ring Modulator produces mathematically related sounds rather than a harmonically related sounds. [. . . ]