Electro Harmonix Satisfaction Plus fuzz effectpedaal EHX Satisfaction Plus manual

Modernized Vintage Fuzz

Congratulations on your purchase of the Satisfaction Plus, an
expanded take on the classic fuzz sounds of the 1960s. Still in a
compact chassis, the Satisfaction Plus adds a Bias control for

wilder tones, a Fat switch for a broader sound, and a versatile
tone knob for more sonic sculpting.

Operating Instructions

Connect your guitar to the INPUT jack of the Satisfaction Plus and the
AMP jack to your amp’s input. Press the footswitch to ensure the LED is
lit. Your Satisfaction Plus is now ready to play.

A good starting point is to turn all knobs to their 12’oclock positions,
then set the toggle switch to NORM for the classic bright fuzz-tone, or
to FAT for a fuller sound.

POWER SUPPY REQUIREMENTS:

Voltage: 9VDC Current: 5mA Polarity: Center-Negative Battery: 9V

This device may be powered with an Electro-Harmonix 9.6DC-200, MOP-D10, or S8 power supply. Use of the

wrong adapter or a plug with the wrong polarity may damage the device and void the warranty. Do not exceed

18VDC on the power plug. Power supplies rated for less than 10mA can cause the device to act unreliably.

Controls and Connections

1. ATTACK Knob Controls the amount of input gain and distortion. As
you turn this knob clockwise, the Satisfaction Plus ranges from mild

drive to saturated fuzz.

2. BIAS Knob Controls the signal bias going into the rst transistor
stage of the Satisfaction Plus. The least compressed and open sound
is with BIAS set to noon, which matches the original Satisfaction pedal.

Turn the knob counterclockwise for choked or gated fuzz, turn it
clockwise for a hollowed-out sound.

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3. TONE Knob Controls an active tilt-shift type EQ to further shape
the fuzz tone. When the TONE knob is at noon the EQ is at, match­ing the original Satisfaction pedal. Turn the TONE knob counter-

clockwise for more lows and less highs. Turn it clockwise for more
highs and rolled back lows.

4. VOL Knob Sets the output level of the Satisfaction Plus.

5. FAT/NORM switch In the NORM position, the Satisfaction Plus has the

same overall circuitry as the original Satisfaction pedal. Push the switch
to FAT for a bigger, bassier fuzz sound that still cuts through a mix.

6. FOOTSWITCH and STATUS LED The footswitch engages or bypasses
the effect. The status LED lights when the effect is engaged. The LED

is off in bypass mode. The Satisfaction Plus employs True Bypass.

7. INPUT Jack Audio input to the Satisfaction Plus.

8. AMP Jack Audio output from the Satisfaction Plus.

9. 9V Power Jack An optional 9VDC, center-negative power supply can

be connected to the power jack to provide power without a battery.

The Satisfaction Plus requires 5mA at 9VDC on a center-negative
plug. Do not exceed 18VDC at the power jack.

When using a 9V battery, plugging into the INPUT jack activates power.
The input cable should be removed when the unit is not in use to avoid
running down the battery.

To change the 9-volt battery, you must remove the 4 screws on the
bottom of the pedal. Once the screws are removed, you can take off
the bottom plate and change the battery. Please do not touch the
circuit board while the bottom plate is off or you risk damaging a
component.

Notes and Specications

t Audio input impedance at INPUT jack: 50kΩ
t Audio output impedance at OUTPUT jack: 100Ω
t Current draw: 5mA
t Power Supply: 9VDC, Center-negative polarity
t True bypass switching

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

Please register online at www.ehx.com/product-registration or complete and
return the enclosed warranty card within 10 days of purchase. Electro-Harmonix
will repair or replace, at its discretion, a product that fails to operate due to
defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from date of pur­chase. This applies only to original purchasers who have bought their product
from an authorized Electro-Harmonix retailer. Repaired or replaced units will
then be warranted for the unexpired portion of the original warranty term.

If you should need to return your unit for service within the warranty period,

please contact the appropriate ofce listed below. Customers outside the re­gions listed below, please contact EHX Customer Service for information on
warranty repairs at [e-mail] or [phone]. USA and Canadian cus­tomers: please obtain a Return Authorization Number (RA#) from EHX Cus-
tomer Service before returning your product. With your returned unit, include

a written description of the problem as well as your name, address, telephone

number, e-mail address, RA# and a copy of your receipt clearly showing the

purchase date.

United States & Canada

EHX Customer Service
Electro-Harmonix

co New Sensor Corp.
47-50 33rd Street
Long Island City, NY 11101

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

This warranty gives a purchaser specic legal rights. A purchaser may have even greater rights depending upon

the laws of the jurisdiction within which the product was purchased.

The CE logo indicates that this product has been tested and shown to conform with all applicable
European Conformity directives.

The WEEE or “trashcan” logo indicates that this product is made up of electronic components that should not
be trashed alongside household waste but instead should be recycled by a proper electrical waste facility.

Europe

John Williams
Electro-Harmonix UK

13 Cwmdonkin Terrace
Swansea SA2 0RQ

United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]