AMPEG SCP-OD Owner's Manual

AMPEG SCP-OD “SCRAMBLER” INSTRUCTIONS

The AMPEG Scrambler was designed in response to requests for a distortion device that
was flexible, easy to use, and most importantly, musical. Inherent performance limitations
of all designs on the market precluded one or more of the aforementioned requisites. New
concepts and methods were researched and tested by leading musicians until every
requirement was surpassed. The end result was enthusiasm on the part of every one who
tried the unit.

Basic understanding of the unit and its operation will result in the ability to use each of the
sounds that the unit can produce. Don’t be afraid to experiment with all of the controls – a
little time spent with the Scrambler will enable you to use the unit to its fullest capacity.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.

• DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON

THIS APPARATUS. FOR PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3” (75mm) OF WELL VENTILATED
SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.

• DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.

• CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS.

• ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT

ELECTRICAL CODES AND COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS
STATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS.

• PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.

• UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF

TIME.

• ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED

BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY.

• WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

• OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPO-

SURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS.
USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH
VOLUME.

• WARNING: THIS UNIT REQUIRES A SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRIC CODES
HAVING THE LINE SUPPLY VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY IDENTIFIED ON THE REAR OF THE
UNIT. THE OUTLET MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DISCONNECT THE UNIT IF A FAULT SHOULD ARISE
WHILE IN USE. THIS UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED WHEN NOT IN USE.

"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
“ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”
"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:

EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:

EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:

"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
“VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO

NO ABRA

PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCAR­GAS ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE
EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIES­GO DE CORRIENTAZO. NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS
ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTEN­IMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS.

ATTENTION

RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE
L'HUMIDITÉ AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU
D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS
ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST
REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION,
S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.

The “Texture” control changes the type of harmonic distortion
added to the input signal. A very smooth sound is produced when
this control is in its extreme counter-clockwise position.
Clockwise rotation results in an upper harmonic being added.
Using the Rhythm pickup on your instrument, play single notes
around the 9th thru 12th fret. Going higher on the fretboard from
here will result in the cleanest octave effect. Any position of the
“Texture” control may be used. Sample settings and results are
provided on the back page and the inside of this publication.

The “Balance” control allows the addition of unmodified sound.
Counter clockwise rotation results in straight input signal – clock­wise rotation gives 100% modified output.

The footswitch permits a return to straight sound without clicks or
pops at a level equal (or nearly so) to the Scrambler output level.
Thus, you do not have to reset your volume control on the ampli­fier each time you shift from Scrambler to straight.

The input and output jacks (marked “guitar” and “amplifier”) also
provide battery on-off switching. When not in use – unplug the
input (“guitar”) jack to conserve battery power.

The AMPEG Scrambler can be used with any musical instrument
that can be played one note at a time. however, with proper
adjustment of the “Balance” control, chords may be played with­out the severe intermodulation that other distortion devices pro­duce. Start by setting the “Balance” control at 10 o’clock. Adjust
the “Texture” control for the type of harmonic modification

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