User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the 1 SPOT Pro CS7 Power Supply by
Truetone! The 1 SPOT Pro CS7 provides 7 outputs to power just about any
effect pedal. All 7 outputs are completely isolated, regulated, and filtered to
provide quiet and safe operation for your valuable effects pedals.
The 1 SPOT Pro CS7 contains the following:
1 SPOT Pro CS7 Power Supply
Power cables:
(4) DC18 (5.5x2.1mm barrel plugs; 18” (457mm) – White
(3) DC12 (5.5x2.1mm barrel plugs; 12” (305mm) – Yellow
Converter Plugs:
(1) CL6 – Green
(1) CYR – Red
(1) C35 – Black
(1) CBAT – Black battery clip
The proper powering of effects pedals is much misunderstood, but necessary
knowledge that every effect user must have. It is the difference between proper
functionality of your pedal, or potentially damage to it. To properly use the 1
SPOT Pro CS7 along with your effects devices, you must know both the power
requirements of your pedals, and the capabilities of the 1 SPOT Pro CS7 power
supply. We will concentrate on the latter first.
Specifications of the 1 SPOT Pro CS7:
Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 0.55A (Worldwide input voltage)
Outputs: 7 Outputs are as shown below: (Outputs 2-5 are switchable)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7
Note: These numbers do not
appear on the actual unit.
Note: This symbol
indicates DC voltage.
The bottom panel of the 1 SPOT Pro CS7 contains 4-mini switches that change
the voltage output of outputs 2-5.
Switch 1 corresponds to Output-2 and allows it to be switched between
either 9Vdc (OFF) or 12Vdc (ON) at 200mA
Switch 2 corresponds to Output-3 and allows it to be switched between
either 9Vdc (OFF) or 12Vdc (ON) at 200mA
Switch 3 corresponds to Output-4 and allows it to be switched between
either 9Vdc (OFF) or 12Vdc (ON) at 200mA
Switch 4 corresponds to Output-5 and allows it to be switched between
either 9Vdc (OFF) or 12Vdc (ON) at 200mA
Voltage Input:
The 1 SPOT Pro CS7 can be used anywhere in the world without the use of a
step-up or step-down transformer. Like our 1 SPOT, it transforms wall voltage from
100-240Vac, and converts it into the stated voltages on the front panel on the unit.
Which output and settings do I use for my pedals?
It is important for you to know the power requirements for your pedal. For every
pedal that you are going to power via the 1 SPOT Pro CS7, you need to know the
following:
1. What is the voltage required by the pedal?
2. Does the pedal require AC or DC voltage?
3. What is the polarity of the pedal? (Center pin positive or negative.)
These questions can usually be answered by:
1. Inspecting the pedal itself near the power jack.
2. Referring to the owner’s manual.
3. Checking online, or contacting the manufacturer
4. If your pedal can be powered by a 9Vdc battery, it can be powered by one
of the 9Vdc outputs (exception being the Boss ACA pedals, see below).
Notes on certain pedals:
• Some older Boss pedals require 12Vdc, yet can be powered by a 9Vdc
battery. They will indicate “Use ACA adaptor” near the power jack. To
power an ACA pedal please use outputs 2-5, and set to 12Vdc on the dip
switch for the corresponding output. Modern Boss pedals will indicate
“PSA,” and can be powered by any of the 1 SPOT Pro CS7’s 9Vdc
outputs.
• Many germanium based fuzzes and Octavia-style pedals will require the
use of the CYR adaptor to reverse the polarity to center pin positive.