Metal Planet Instruction Manual
May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309,
4881047, 4893099, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498 and 5493617.
Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.
Your Metal Planet™ pedal has been tested and complies with the following
Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union:
Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Standard(s): EN55013, EN50082-1
This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from
other sources of interference when properly used. Improper use of this
equipment could result in increased RF emissions, which may or may not
interfere with other electronic products.
To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all
audio input and output connections. This will help insure compliance with
the Directive(s).
For more information about other Rocktron products, please see your local
dealer or one of our importers closest to you (listed on the Rocktron website
- www.rocktron.com).
Precautions
Read all instructions contained in this manual.
Keep these instructions
Heed all warnings
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean with dry cloth
Copyright © 2003 GHS Corporation
All Rights Reserved.
Precautions Continued....
Do not block any ventilation openings (if applicable). Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
This product is not equipped with a plug or cable. This pedal runs on a 9 Volt
Battery, if a 9Volt DC adapter is the used please follow adapter manufacturer’s
operation instructions.
Only used attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Do not use this product with any case, stand tripod, bracket or table that is not
specified by the manufacturer. Insure that the case, stand, tripod, bracket etc. is
properly adjusted and setup (follow all instructions). Extra care and caution should
be taken to avoid tip over and injury.
Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused during long periods
of time.
Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been
dropped.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY. DO NOT MAKE ANY
INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT A T ANY
TIME OR T AMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY
TIME. FAILURE T O FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MA Y VOID THE
WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS CAUSING A SHOCK
HAZARD.
OPERA TING TEMPERATURE
Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between
32 F and 104 F (0 C and 40 C). This unit may not function properly under extreme
temperatures.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron
Metal Planet Distortion Pedal.
This high octane super distortion pedal is equipped with
a 4 band EQ specifically designed for guitar distortion
with seperate level and distortion controls. The midfrequency sweep allows for a wide range of tones from
scooped heavy metal tones to more modern rock tones.
This pedal is not for the timid at heart - be ready for a
heavy metal distortion unmatched by any pedal.
Housed in a rugged road worthy extruded aluminium
chassis, this pedal will stand up to the abuses of time
and road wear and tear.
The easy access battery compartment will make changing batteries during a gig a breeze. We have also
equipped it with a super bright blue LED so you will
know when the pedal is on...it is also just plain cool!
Enjoy
Connection
Level Control - Adjusts the overall output of the distorted
1
sound.
Low Control - Adjusts the low-end frequencies of the distorted
2
sound.
High Control - Adjust the high-end frequencies of the distorted
3
sound.
Active LED - When lit the pedal is “active” or “on”
4
Middle Control - Adjusts the mid frequencies bite of the
5
distorted sound.
Middle Frequency Control - Adjusts the midrange EQ sweep.
6
Distortion Control - Adjust the amount of distortion in the
7
signal
Bottom
Left Side
Output - Using a standard guitar cable with a 1/4” jack, plug into
8
the input of your guitar amplifier or next stomp box in the signal
chain
On/Off Switch - This switch determines whether the pedal is
9
“active” or “bypassed” - When “active” the blue LED will be lit.
When bypassed the LED will not be lit.
Input - Using a standard guitar cable with a 1/4” jack, plug your
10
guitar into this jack.
DC 9V Input - To use external power (not provided) use only a
11
9-Volt DC adapter
9-Volt Battery Compartment - to access pull on small tab labeled
12
“OPEN”. Replace with a new 9-Volt battery. Always remember
to unplug your guitar cords from the pedal to conserve battery
life. Some battery drain may take place when unit is plugged in
(even if the unit is bypassed).
Right Side
Specifications
Maximum Input
Input Impedance
Current Consumption
Power Requirements
* CE Approved *
+10dBu
1M ohm
35ma
9VDC <=300ma
Other Rocktron Products
Rack Gear:
Gainiac (preamp w/12ax7 tube)
Chameleon
RepliTone MP(modelling preamp w/multi-effects)
Xpression (multi-effects processor)
Blue Thunder (bass preamp w/multi-effects)
Voodu Valve
Prophesy (our top of the line preamp with multi-effects)
HUSH
Vendetta VP4 Preamp (All Tube 4-Channel Guitar preamp - 2 Rack Space)
Velocity
Rampage Distortion, T sunami Chorus, Austin Gold Overdrive,
V ertigo V ibe Rotating Vibe Pedal, HUSH The Pedal,
Sonic Glory Overdrive, Short Timer Digital Delay,
Big Crush Compressor, Deep Blue Chorus
Silver Dragon Tube Distortion Pedal,
2000 (preamp w/multi-effects)
(preamp w/12ax7 tube and multi-effects)
Super C (guitar noise silencing system)
100 (2x50W Stereo Power Amp for Guitar)
Stomp Boxes:
Black Cat Moan Wah Wah
Banshee T alk Box
Foot Controllers:
MIDI Mate (Midi Foot Controller) MIDI XChange(MIDI Footcontroller)
All Access (Midi Foot Controller ) HEX (Expression Pedal)
RMM900(7-pin Din MIDI Cable) RM4 (MIDI Controller for Vendetta amps)
RFS1 and RFS2 (Single and Double Latching Footswitchs for Rampage Amps)
Electric Guitar - Acoustic Guitar and Bass Amplifiers:
Vendetta Head(100 W Head 4-Channels All Tube - MIDI Switchable)
Vendetta Combo (100W 2x12 Combo Celestion 90s all Tube4-Channel MIDI Switchable)
R80DSP (80W 1x12 Amp w/Digital Effects)
RT80 (80W 1x12 Amp w/Reverb & Built-in Tuner)
R120DSP (120W 2x10 Amp w/Digital Effects)
RT122C (120W 2x12 Amp w/Stereo Chorus, Reverb & Chromatic Tuner)
R50DSP (50 Watt 2x8"Guitar Amp w/Digital Effects)
R50C (50 Watt 2x8"Guitar Amp w/Reverb & Chorus)
R20 (20 Watt 1x8"Amp w/Reverb) R10 (10 Watt 1x6.5")
ACOUSTIC (60 Watt Acoustic Amp with Chorus & Reverb)
RA50DSP (50W Acoustic Amp w/Digital Effects - Wedge Shape)
RA30DSP (30W Acoustic Amp w/Digital Effects - Wedge Shape)
RB20 (Bass Amp 20W with 8" Speaker) RB30 (Basss Amp 30W with 10" Speaker)
RB60 (Bass Amp 60W with 12" Speaker)
RB100 (Basss Amp 100W with 15" Speaker)
Hints and Tips
Distortion always sounds best when put at the beginning of your signal
chain. Thus, when using other stomp boxes, put your Metal Planet first
then followed by your other stomp boxes.
However, if using a wah wah, the typical setup is to put the wah wah
before the distortion.
If using a noise reduction pedal such as the HUSH pedal you should put it
at the end of your stomp box signal chain.
Experiment with the controls of the Metal Planet - the mid-frequency
sweep will provide a huge variety of tonal variations.
Rocktron - A Division of GHS Corporation
2813 Wilber Ave
Battle Creek MI 49015
USA
Rocktron Phone: 1-(269)-968-3351
Email: info@rocktron.com
www.rocktron.com
2003-0001
Rev. 02/01/03
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