Pilot’s Handbook for Dr. Distorto
Pilotenhandbuch für Dr. Distorto
Manuel de pilotage pour Dr. Distorto
Pilotenhandboek voor Dr. Distorto
40-00-0221 Electrophonic Limited Edition available @ www.line6.com Rev B
Patent Pending
Dr. Distorto Pilot’s Handbook © 2005, Line 6, Inc.
Line 6, ToneCore, Dr. Distorto, Constrictor, Crunchtone, Echo Park, Liqua-Flange,
Otto Filter, Roto-Machine, Space Chorus, Tap Tremolo, Über Metal and Verbzilla are
trademarks of Line 6, Inc.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part
15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The lightning symbol within a triangle
means, “Electrical caution!” It indicates the
presence of information about operating
voltage and potential risks of electrical shock.
The exclamation point within a triangle
means, “Caution!” Please read the
information next to all caution signs.
You should read these Important Safety Instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place.
Before using your ToneCore, carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions.
1. Obey all warnings on the pedal and in the ToneCore Pilot's Handbook.
2. Connect optional power supply only to AC power outlets rated 100-120V or 200-240V 47-63Hz (see indications on optional power supply).
3. Do not perform service operations beyond those described in the ToneCore Pilot's Handbook. Service is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as:
• power-supply cord or plug is damaged
• liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus
• the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture
• the unit does not operate normally or changes in performance in a significant way
• the unit is dropped or the enclosure is damaged.
4. Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, or appliances which produce heat. .
5. Guard against objects or liquids entering the enclosure. Do not use or place unit near water.
6. Unplug the power supply when not in use for extended periods of time. Unplug the power supply during lightning storms.
7. Clean only with a damp cloth.
8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage. Always be sure to practice “safe listening.”
Dr. Distorto Pilot’s Handbook
DRIVE
OFF • MILD
•
CLAMP
LEVEL
RISE FALL BLEND
DR. DISTORTO
GATE
TONE
OFF
•
SUSTAIN • OCT
FDBK
FEEDBACK CONTROL
You can, of
course,
feed your
ToneCore
with another
effect pedal
instead of a
guitar.
Output your ToneCore to
your amplifer, or route it
through another pedal.
Connect your guitar
using a standard
cable.
OFF
OPTO
•
BIAS
•
PAN
TAP TEMPO:
TAP LIGHTLY
SPEED DEPTH PEAK SHAPE
METAL
•
PULVERIZE
•
INSANE
DRIVE
OFF • 1
•
2
LEVEL
BASS MID TREBLE
GATE
SCOOP
Greetings and salutations! Thank you for inviting the
Line 6 Dr. Distorto distortion pedal into your life.
Effect On-Off / Power Indicator Light
The Power Indicator Light on your ToneCore uses two
colors to indicate the pedal’s state:
•Light not lit – Effect is bypassed (off)
•GREEN – Effect is engaged (on)
•RED (flashing) – Batteries should be replaced
This low power indication will override all other states.
Connections and Power Indicator Light
In Jack
Here’s where it all begins. Use a standard guitar cable
to connect your guitar, or the output of another effect
to use in combination with your ToneCore. Like most
pedals, inserting a plug into this jack will turn on the
power to your ToneCore. Disconnect the plug from
this jack when the ToneCore is not being used.
Out Jack
Use a standard guitar cable to connect to the input of
a guitar amp, or the input of another effect that will feed
your amp.
Power Jack
Connect an optional ToneCore-compatible Line 6
power supply like the DC-1, and you'll never need a
9-volt battery again!
Foot Switch
Stomp on this to turn Dr. Distorto’s effect sound
processing on and off.
Level
This sets the output level. Higher levels will hit the amp
or effect fed by the Dr. Distorto with more signal level,
giving you more volume. If the level is high enough,
it may also cause more distortion to be created within
the receiving amp or pedal.
Tone
The TONE knob allows you to smoothly morph from
a fuzz distortion tone (counter clockwise) to a classic
drive tone (clockwise) using only one dial. Be sure to
experiment with other voicings at in-between settings.
Drive
The drive knob controls the amount of distortion
created within your Dr. Distorto. You may want to use
the Gate to tame unwanted noise, especially when
you've got the Drive set high.
Dr. Distorto Pilot’s Handbook
DRIVE
OFF • MILD
•
CLAMP
LEVEL
RISE FALL BLEND
DR. DISTORTO
GATE
TONE
OFF
•
SUSTAIN • OCT
FDBK
FEEDBACK CONTROL
Controls
Gate Switch
OFF – Disables the Gate.
MILD – A soft and mild noise gate, self-adjusting to
your current Drive knob setting (cool, huh?).
CLAMP – A heavy, fast-clamping gate. Great for those
aggressive metal chords and palm muting.
NOTE:
If you'd like to use Dr. Distorto's feedback / sustainer
section with your favorite distortion pedal no problem.
Just turn the DRIVE control all the way down (fully
counterclockwise) and plug in your favorite Overdrive,
Distortion, Fuzz or just plane drive pedal after Dr.
Distorto. Experiment with the RISE, FALL, and
BLEND settings to get the preferred amount of
feedback in your signal.
FEEDBACK CONTROL
RISE
Adjusts the amount time it takes the feed-backer to
begin sustaining a tone.
FALL
Adjusts the amount time it takes the feed-backer to
stop sustaining a tone.
BLEND
Adjusts the volume of the feed-backer's sustained
tone.
Fdbk Switch
SUSTAIN – provides a sustained tone that will be
in unison with any single note played.
OCT – provides a sustained tone that is one octave
above any single note played.
OFF – disables the feedback portion of the pedal,
leaving , leaving RISE, FALL and BLEND nonfunctional.
Battery Access Instructions
1) Depress pedal fully.
While holding pedal,
squeeze both sides of
hinge as shown.
Squeezing hinge,
raise pedal to
reveal battery.
2)
3)
Power Supply
Connect an optional Line 6 DC-1 power supply and
you'll never need a 9-volt battery again! It is also
compatible with most popular 9 Volt DC stomp boxes.
Using the power supply will disconnect the battery.
+
Battery Access Instructions
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Min Nominal Max
Supply Voltage 6 VDC 9.6 VDC 16 VDC
Supply Current
@ 9.6 VDC 40mADC 60mADC 100mADC
Power
@ 9.6VDC 0.4 Watt 0.6 Watt 1 Watt
Example Tones
Overdrive with Feedback
This preset allows you to play
normally, bringing in the octave
overtone between performance
passages when a single note is held.
Supa-Sustain
This setting is for fullbore fuzzed out
sustain!
Clean Feedback Effect
Use this setting to get feedback
when playing with a clean tone. It
also works great if you put your
favorite overdrive after Dr. Distorto
for different tones with feedback.
DRIVE
OFF • MILD
•
CLAMP
LEVEL
RISE FALL BLEND
DR. DISTORTO
GATE
TONE
OFF
•
SUSTAIN • OCT
FDBK
FEEDBACK CONTROL
DRIVE
OFF • MILD
•
CLAMP
LEVEL
RISE FALL BLEND
DR. DISTORTO
GATE
TONE
OFF
•
SUSTAIN • OCT
FDBK
FEEDBACK CONTROL
DRIVE
OFF • MILD
•
CLAMP
LEVEL
RISE FALL BLEND
DR. DISTORTO
GATE
TONE
OFF
•
SUSTAIN • OCT
FDBK
FEEDBACK CONTROL
Your Tone Settings
Mark the knob and switch settings for your favorite tones above.Mark the knob and switch settings for your favorite tones above.
DRIVE
OFF • MILD
•
CLAMP
LEVEL
RISE FALL BLEND
DR. DISTORTO
GATE
TONE
OFF
•
SUSTAIN • OCT
FDBK
FEEDBACK CONTROL
DRIVE
OFF • MILD
•
CLAMP
LEVEL
RISE FALL BLEND
DR. DISTORTO
GATE
TONE
OFF
•
SUSTAIN • OCT
FDBK
FEEDBACK CONTROL
DRIVE
OFF • MILD
•
CLAMP
LEVEL
RISE FALL BLEND
DR. DISTORTO
GATE
TONE
OFF
•
SUSTAIN • OCT
FDBK
FEEDBACK CONTROL
Dr. Distorto Pilotenhandbuch ©2005, Line 6, Inc.
Line 6, ToneCore, Dr. Distorto, Constrictor, Crunchtone, Echo Park, Liqua-Flange,
Otto Filter, Roto-Machine, Space Chorus, Tap Tremolo, Über Metal und Verbzilla
sind Warenzeichen der Line 6, Inc.
WARNUNG
Um Brand- und Stromschlaggefahr zu vermeiden, dieses Gerät niemals Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aussetzen.
VORSICHT
Dieses Gerät entspricht den Grenzwerten von “Part 15” der FCC-Bestimmungen für Digital-Geräte der Klasse
B. Die Bedienung unterliegt folgenden beiden Bedingungen: (1) Das Gerät darf keine schädlichen Interferenzen
verursachen; (2) das Gerät muss alle empfangenen Interferenzen akzeptieren, darunter auch Interferenzen,
die Funktionsstörungen verursachen könnten.
Der Blitz in einem Dreieck stellt eine
“elektrische Warnung” bezüglich der benötigten Stromspannung bzw. einer denkbaren
Stromschlaggefahr dar.
Das Ausrufezeichen in einem Dreieck
bedeutet “Vorsicht!” Lies dir alle Informationen neben solchen Symbolen sorgfältig
durch.
Loading...