Rubber non-skid bottom.
Three year limited warranty.
Rugged die cast metal case.
kick. Or use it to punish the input of a clean amp.
Use this setting to give an already distorted amp a little extra
SOLO BOOST
power chords.
Use this setting with chords for a biting edge type sound in
RAW BONES
Great for heavy low-note riffs.
Use this setting to complement a single coil equipped guitar.
DARK-N-CRUNCHY
clockwise from center boosts the high frequencies.
boosts the low frequencies. Turning the TONE control
Turning the TONE control counterclockwise from center
be greatly changed and enhanced with the TONE control.
amount of distortion. The basic sound of the distortion can
sounds. Turning the GAIN control clockwise increases the
control generates an extremely wide range of distortion
sound with a boost of gain in its upper range. The GAIN
The FX55C's distortion is a symmetrical standard distortion
The FX55C Supra Distortion
and out, no difference in gain is noticeable.
original input signal, so that when the effect is switched in
level of the output distortion effect with the level of the
In setting up the effect, use the LEVEL control to match the
you like.
experimentation is really the only way to find the settings
Since the sound of the distortion is a matter of taste,
effects also sustain guitar notes.
has a mild distortion in its upper range. These distortion
causing a distortion sound. The FX50B begins clean and
amplify the original signal overdriving the internal circuitry,
are a modification of the original guitar sound. These effects
FX55C Supra Distortion produce distortion effects which
OPERATION OF THE FX55C
PS200R power supply to eliminate the need for batteries.)
JACKS: INPUT, OUTPUT, A.C. ADAPTER. (Use the DOD
LED INDICATOR: Lights up when the distortion is enabled.
the signal path.
FOOT SWITCH: Switches the distortion effect IN/OUT of
signal; it also increase the sustain of the guitar notes.
increases the amount of distortion applied to the original
original signal. Turning the GAIN control clockwise
GAIN: Adjusts the amount of distortion applied to the
low frequencies (bass) of the distortion signal.
and turning the TONE control counterclockwise boosts the
boosts the high frequencies (treble) of the distortion signal
signal is unchanged. Turning the TONE control clockwise
signal. When the TONE control is straight up, the distortion
TONE: Modifies the tone or sound of only the distortion
with the original signal level.
control is used to match the level of the distorted signal
amount of the distortion signal going to the output. This
output. Turning the LEVEL control clockwise increases the
LEVEL: Adjusts the level of the distortion signal to the
CONTROLS
Adapter jack for A.C. operation.
No tools, easy access battery compartment.
condition.
LED indicator shows the status of the effect and battery
path.
FET Switching for "Clickless" insertion into the signal
The FX55C Supra Distortion also features:
FEATURES
DOD PS200R power supply to the A.C. adapter jack.
plug. To elminate the need for a 9 volt battery, attach the
effects if you're using them) with a 1/4-inch mono phone
FX55C to your amplifier (or to the input of the other
1/4-inch mono phone plug. Connect the OUTPUT of the
Connect the INPUT of the FX55C to your guitar with a
CONNECTING THE 55B
helps to sustain your notes.
sound aggressive at any amplifier loudness level and
greater distortion effect. This pedal makes the distortion
an extra amount of gain boost in its upper range for a
high that it "clips" the signal, distorting it. The FX55C has
characteristic distortion of a guitar amplifier turned up so
help sustain the notes longer. These effects simulate the
overdriven produces a distorting of the input signal and
The FX55C is a very high gain preamplifier that when
WHAT THE FX55C SUPRA DISTORTION DOES
IMPORTANT NOTES
• The FX55C battery is in use whenever the INPUT jack is
plugged in. If you are not using the FX55C, be sure to
unplug the cable from the INPUT jack. This will prevent
unnecessary battery drain.
• Remove the battery whenever the unit is not going to be
used for an extended period of time. This will prevent
possible damage due to leaking battery fluids.
• If the FX55C fails to switch in or out or the LED indicator
stays lit, the battery needs to be replaced.
• Use of any AC adapter other than the DOD PS200R will
void the warranty of this product.
• Unauthorized repair of the FX55C will void the warranty.
Should your FX55C require service, contact your DOD FX
pedal dealer for return / repair information.
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 materials and workmanship
under normal use and service.
3. DOD 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 product’s use in
any circuit or assembly.
4. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the
consumer.
5. 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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: DOD Electronics Corporation
Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
declares that the product
Product Name: FX55C
Product Options: All (requires a Class II power
adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN 60065,
The product herewith complies with the requirements of
EN 60742, or equivalent).
Safety: EN 60065 (1993)
IEC65 (1985) with Amendments 1,2,3
EMC: EN 55013: (1990)
Supplementary Information:
the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by directive
European Contact: Your Local DOD Sales and
Amherst, New Hampshire 03031, USA
Amherst, New Hampshire 03031
Copyright © 1998 DOD Electronics Corporation
EN 55020: (1991)
93/68/EEC.
DOD Electronics Corporation
President of DOD
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
Effective: August 26, 1997
Service Office or
International Sales Office
3 Overlook Drive #4
Tel (603) 672-4244
Fax (603) 672-4246
DOD Electronics Corporation
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070
Telephone (801) 566-8800
FAX (801) 566-7005
International Distribution
3 Overlook Drive Unit 4
U.S.A.
FAX (603) 672-4246
Printed 2/98
FX55C 18-1055-A
SUPRA
55C
DISTORTION
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