Dod fx 54 owner manual

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Sample settings for the FX-54

Tight clean sound

LEVEL TONE COMP DIST

Rock lead tone

LEVEL TONE COMP DlST

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50% 50% 75-100% 0%
Use this setting for a smooth, clean
tone. Use your bridge and middle
pickup for a country type sound.

50% 50%
100%
This is a standard rook solo type sound,

50 65%

Classic blues sound
LEVEL TONE COMP DlST

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50% 30% 50-65% 75%

This setup will give you a classic Jimi
Hendrix or Stevie Flay Vaughan sound,
especially if using your neck pickup.

Rock rhythm
LEVEL TONE COMP DlST
50% 50% 25- 50% 100%

For the rhythm sounds tound in many
rock bands today.

important Notes

0 When youre not going to use your FX~54.
be sure to unplug the iNPUT geek so as not
to waste the battery.

0 it you are not gorng to use your 9X54 tor
an extended period of time, remove the
battery to avord possible damage to the unit
from leaking battery fluids

0 When the FX-54 faiis to switch in or out,
or it the LED indicator stays iii (even dimly)
the battery is probably low and needs to be
replaced.

0 it is recommended that a fresh battery be
kept in the battery compartment while you're
using the FX-54 so that if the A.C. adapter
should come out, your FX-54 will still
operate.

0 The use of any other AC. adapter other
than a DOD PS-SO will void the warranty ol
this product.

0 Unauthorized repair of this pedal will void
the warranty. Should your FX-54 require
service, contact your DOD dealer for
return/repair information.

I The FX-54 is a very high gain unit if you
experience feedback or sqeallng noises, you
may need to vary the controls of the FX-54,
your guitar volume, or possibly your
amplifier volume.

DOD Electronics Corporation
8760 Sandy Parkway

Sandy, UT 84070

Telephone (801) 566-8800
FAX (801) 5667005

International FAX (603) 672-4246

H A Harman international Company
Copyright 1991 DOD Electronics Corp.

The specifications in this manual
are subject to change without notice.

Printed in USA

Made in USA

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introducing the FX-54 Attacker
Compression + Distortion

Pedai

The FX-54 Attacker, Compressor +
Distortion pedal. simultaneously
combines a smooth, tight compressor
with a wide range distortion. Unlimited
guitar sounds may be had ranging from
a warm Larry Carlton type sound, to a
bright, hard rock sound like Joe Satriani.
Connecting the FX54

Connect the INPUT of the FX-54 to your
guitar with a 1/4" mono phone plug.
Connect the OUTPUT to your amplifier
(or to the INPUT of another effects
device) with a 1/4" mono phone plug.
To eliminate the need for a 9-volt
battery, connect the DOD PS-SO to the
3.5mm AC. adapter jack.

Amplifier AC Adapter Guitar

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Features

The FX-54 creates various guitar tones
from a mildly distorted sound to a harsh
rock-nvroll grind. With the addition of
the compressor, the FX-54 has the
ability to sustain longer than just a
distortion pedal alone. This results in
longer, and more controlled feedback
effects, tight rhythms, and smooth
bluesy solos.

The FX-54 Attacker also features:
0 FET switching for "clickless"
insertion into the signal path.

0 LED indicator shows the status
of the effect and battery
condition.

0 No tools, easy access battery
compartment.

0 Rugged die cast metal case.

0 Three year limited warranty.

Controls

LEVEL: Adjusts the amount of distortion
signal to the output. Turning the LEVEL
clockwise increases the amount of
distorted signal. This control is used to
match the level of the distorted signal
with the original signal level.

TONE: Modifies the tone or E0 of the
distorted signal. When the TONE
control is straight up, the distortion
signal is unchanged or the equalization
curve is flat. Turning the TONE control
clockwise boosts the high frequencies,
and turning the control counter.
clockwise boosts the lower frequencies
of the distorted signal.
COMPRESSION: Varies the amount of
compression and sustain occurring to
the effect signal. Turning this control
clockwise increases the compression
amount and results in a tighter sound
with longer sustain. Turning the control
counter-clockwise lowers the
compression and turning it full counter-
clockwise is a virtual bypass of the
compressor.

DISTORTION: Adjusts the amount of
distortion added to the input signal.
Turning this control clockwise increases
the internal gain of the FX-54 resulting in
a more distorted signal.

FOOTSWITCH: Switches the distortion
effect in or out of the signal path.

LED INDICATOR: Lights up when the
distortion is enabled.

DOD Warranty

1. The warranty registration card must
be mailed within ten days after purchase
date to validate this warranty.

2. DOD warrants this product, when
used solely within the U.S., to be free
from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and
service.

3, DOD Electronics liability under this
warranty is limited to repairing or
replacing defective materials that show
evidence of defect, provided the product
is returned through the original dealer,
where all parts and labor will be covered
up to a period of three years. The
company shall not be liable for any

consequential damage as a result of the
products use in any circuit or assembly.
4. Proof of date of purchase is
considered to be the burden of the
consumer.

5. If this product is battery operated:
Batteries are not covered by this
warranty. Please remove weak or dead
batteries in order to prevent corrosion
damage.

6. DOD reserves the right to make
changes in design or make additions to
or improvements upon this product
without incurring any obligation to install
the same on PRODUCTS PREVIOUSLY
MANUFACTURED.

7. 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 performances or
this warranty due to causes beyond their
control.