O.D.B Overdrive Dynamic Blues Instruction Manual This pedal is: May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498 and 5493617. Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.
Compliance Your O.D.B - Overdrive Dynamic Blues™ pedal has been tested and complies with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Standard(s): EN55013, EN50082-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used.
Precautions Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY.
Introduction: The O.D.B provides the best Blues tone and unparalleled dynamic control you can get in one pedal. You get total control over the most subtle nuances. The O.D.
Introduction continued....: OUTPUT: Adjusts the final Output Gain 0db to +3dBu TONE: Adjusts final High Frequency. GERMANIUM DIODES: + When in applies clipping to the positive portion of overdrive. - When in applies clipping to the negative portion of overdrive.
Descriptions
Descriptions continued......... 1 OUTPUT & TONE Control - The larger outside knob (Tone Control) controls the final HIGH FREQUENCY. The smaller inside knob (Output Control) adjusts the final output gain 0db to +3dBu. 2 GERMANIUM DIODES Switches - these two switches turn ON and OFF the positive and negative portion of the overdrive. + Applies clipping to the positive portion of overdrive. - applies clipping to the negative portion of overdrive.
Descriptions continued......... 6 ON/OFF Led - This LED shows if the pedal is on or off. When the LED is light the pedal is on. When the LED is not light the pedal is off. 7 OUTPUT Jack - This jack provides the summed output of the effect. Use a 1/4” guitar cable to plug into the next effect or into a guitar amplifier. 8 FOOTSWITCH - Use this switch to turn on or off the pedal. The On/Off Led will show you if the pedal is on or off.
Typical Connection
Specifications Maximum Input Maximum Output Input Impedance Output Impedance Current Consumption Power Requirements Dimensions Weight 2.2dBu -0.64dBu 1MΩ 1Ω 15mA 9V Alkaline Battery or Rocktron DC OnTap Universal Power Supply (sold separately). Negative tip. 95mm x 120mm x 56mm 3.75” x 4.75” x 2.25” 410g 14.
How to change the battery: To change the battery, turn the pedal over and remove the 4 screws on the bottom. Remove the back cover. Carefully remove the old battery and replace it with a new 9V Alkaline battery. Replace battery in the same area as the old battery was located. Place the back cover on the pedal and re-insert the screws. Save yourself tons of money in batteries by using the Rocktron DC OnTap Universal Power Supply to power this pedal (sold separately).
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