GLX SD-100 Soft Distortion Owner's Manual

SD-100 SOFT DISTORTION

OWNER’S MANUAL

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1. Loosen the screw on the pedal to
open it.

2. Remove the battery from the
battery compartment and
disconnect the battery cable.

3. Connect a new battery to the
battery cable and put it back
in the battery compartment.
Make sure that the polarity
of the battery is correct and the
battery cable does not interfere with
the spring or pedal cover.

4. Push the coil spring into the spring
base and close the pedal.

5. Insert the thumb screw into the guide bush hole and firmly tighten the
screw.

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Do not use this apparatus near water.

5. Clean only with dry cloth.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or any other apparatus (including amplifiers) that create heat.

8. WARNING: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or being pinched.

10. Unplug this apparatus when unused for long periods of time.

11. There are no user serviceable parts inside. All servicing has to be done by
qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug
is damaged, when liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, when the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, when
the apparatus does not operate normally or when it has been dropped.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

1. AC Adaptor Jack: Connect an AC adaptor (100-140V/50-60Hz).
An AC adaptor allows long and secure operation without worrying about

battery life.

Use the proper supply for your area’s Mains line voltage.

2. Indicator LED: This LED indicates when the effect is turned on.

• Operating on battery power only: when the LED becomes dim or does
not light the battery needs to be replaced.

INSTRUCTIONS

Thanks for purchasing our product. In order to make the best use of your
SD-100, please read the following carefully.

FEATURES

The SD-100 is equipped with dual gain circuitry. It offers a warm and soft
distortion sound. Set the SUSTAIN to create long sustain. This SOFT
DISTORTION is a totally new pedal effect for guitarists.

3. Level Knob: Use this control to adjust the level of the effect sound.

4. Low Knob: Use this control to adjust the low frequency of distortion. Turn
this knob clockwise to emphasize low frequencies and create a tight and
thick distortion.

5. High Knob: Use this control to adjust the high frequency of distortion. Turn
this knob clockwise to emphasize high frequencies and create a clear and
sharp distortion.

6. Sustain Knob: Use this control to sustain the distortion. Turn this knob
clockwise to lengthen the distortion sound and counter-clockwise to
shorten it.

7. Dist Knob: Use this control to boost or cut the distortion. Turn this knob
clockwise to increase the distortion sound and counter-clockwise to
decrease the distortion sound.

8. Output Jack: Use this jack to connect an amplifier or other units for mono
output.

9. Pedal: Press the pedal to turn the effect on and off.

10. Thumb Screw: Loosen the screw to open the pedal for battery
replacement. (For details of the battery replacement, see “BATTERY
REPLACEMENT”)

11. Input Jack: Connect your instrument to this jack. To prolong battery life,
disconnect all cables from the pedal when it’s not in use.

SPECIFICATIONS

Normal Input Level -20 dBu
Input Impedance 1MΩ
Normal Output level -20 dBu
Output impedance 1kΩ
Recommended Load
Impedance 10kΩ or greater
Residual Noise -100dBu (IHF-A, Typ.)
Power Supply DC 9V; Dry Battery (6F22/9V), AC adaptor
Connections Input, Output, AC Adaptor
Controls Pedal Switch, Level, Low, High, Sustain, Dist
Indicator Check indicator (serves also as battery check indicator)
Current Draw 18mA, (DC 9V)
Dimensions 72*128*60 mm.
Weight

406g (no battery)

Option AC adaptor

SD-100 SOFT DISTORTION

CONNECTIONS

1. Connecting an instrument to this jack will automatically switch the unit on.
Be sure to disconnect the cord from this jack when the unit is not being
used.

2. Before connecting or disconnecting any instrument, make sure that the
volume of the amplifier is turned down.

3. The output jack is to connect an amplifier or other units for mono use.
Both the dry and processed signals are output.