DOD FX7 manual

GUIT AR EFFECTS PROCESSOR/PREAMP OWNER'S MANUAL A Harman International Company[...]

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signal processing Introduction .........................................................................................................2 About the Pictorial Guide Indicators................................................................2 W arranty ....................................................................................................[...]

signal processing Introduction W elcome to the world of the DOD FX7! Y ou have purchased the finest guitar signal processor and preamp of its kind; hardly a surprise when it comes from DOD. The FX7 gives you both functional flexibility and tonal excellence, driven by our proven effects processing technology . The FX7's palette of effects gives[...]

signal processing 6. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DOD neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall DOD or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the perfor- [...]

signal processing SECTION 1 - GETTING ST ARTED Supplying Power The FX7, 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 you g[...]

signal processing Front Panel Controls The front panel of the FX7 is laid out in a simple and straightforward way to make programming as easy as possible. Functions of each sec- tion are: 1) PROGRAM AND BANK SELECTOR FOOTSWITCHES - These footswitches give you access to the User Programs in the FX7 and allow you to change User Banks. 2) EFFECT SELEC[...]

signal processing 6) DISPLA Y - The LED display in Program mode, shows which Bank and Program is currently selected. In Edit mode, it shows the number and/or status of the selected effect. 7) DA T A WHEEL - In Program mode, use the Data wheel to scroll through Programs. In Edit mode, use it to change the setting of effect groups. 8) CLIP LED - The [...]

signal processing Hooking Up DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE FX7 UNTIL INSTRUCTED. 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 FX7 [...]

signal processing SECTION 2 - PROGRAMMING THE FX7 Navigating The FX7 The FX7 is designed to be both easy to program and flexible. The structure of an FX7 Program is logical, and it doesn't require a lot of time to master . T o select Programs in the FX7: 1) After you power up, use the Data wheel to scroll through the Programs. As you scroll, t[...]

signal processing 1) After you power up, the FX7 defaults to Program mode. Select a Bank by pressing the Bank selector footswitch. The display shows the selected bank number on the left side of the display and a dash on the right. The display might look something like this: or 2) Press footswitch 1, 2, or 3. The dash in the display changes to show [...]

signal processing NOTE: When you change the selected Parameter from the stored value, a decimal point appears in the bottom right corner of the display and the Store LED lights. That's it! Y ou can manipulate any effect setting in the FX7 by pressing the associated Effect selector button on the front panel and turning the Data wheel. The Effec[...]

signal processing Press the effect Select button to toggle the effect in and out of bypass mode. REMEMBER: The decimal point indicates that the value shown in the display is not the stored value. T o bypass the selected Program: 1) Press the currently selected Program footswitch on the pedal- board. The footswitch's Status LED flashes and the [...]

signal processing About the FX7's Effects The FX7 has a large library of effects that covers virtually every possible need. Because they are so numerous, we have designed the following charts to give you as much relevant information as possible while omitting tedious or obvious details about each module's setting. For example, Distortions[...]

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signal processing Factory Program List Following is a list of the factory Programs available in the FX7. They are divided into Banks with a suggested application for each sound. As always, don't be afraid to experiment. PROGRAM # PERFORMANCE TIPS 01- Big Solo Guitar Solo Distortion w/ Chorus, Delay , and Reverb 02- Heavy Crunch Heavy Rhythm Di[...]

signal processing FX7 Block Diagram Input Buffer Input Distortion Multiplex Compressor µ Pot LEDs Switches Micro Controller Attn Pre- Emphasis De- Emphasis RAM A / D DSP D / A Output Jam-A-Long Head Phone Left Out Right Out 15 FX7 owner's manual[...]

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