Rocktron Reaction Distortion 1 Instruction Manual
Reaction Distortion 1
Instruction Manual
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Compliance
Your Reaction Distortion™ 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).
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
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All Rights Reserved.
Precautions
Refer all service to qualied 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 AT ANY TIME OR TAMPER
WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT
AS WELL AS CAUSING A SHOCK HAZARD.
OPERATING 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.
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 ap-
paratus (including ampliers) 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 specied by the manufacturer.
Do not use this product with any case, stand tripod, bracket or table that is not specied 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.
Introduction
Not just any distortion pedal, we call this the Rocktron
Reaction Distortion because you are gonna get a huge
reaction out of your audience with this one! This is
wall to wall gain with a full body slammin’ punch to
the gut distortion. Tone is our signature at Rocktron,
and we just signed your ticket with this stomp box!
For players who want the ultimate control over their
distortion, the Reaction Distortion is second to none!
It has an incredible amount of gain surrounded by a
super powerful and versatile EQ consisting of BASS,
TREBLE, MIDDLE FREQ (Center) and MID GAIN
controls, making it easy to dail up your individual
tone in a matter of seconds.
Rocktron’s Reaction Series pedals are built into a rugged metal slim form factor chassis, taking up as little
space as possible on your pedalboard. The Reaction
Distortion is a TRUE BYPASS pedal: when you turn
it off…it is out of your signal path!
Control knobs for the Reaction Distortion include
GAIN, which controls the amount of distortion drive
you want. LEVEL controls the output volume of the
Reaction Distortion. LOW (outer control) provides
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