Rocktron Utopia Expression Volume Pedal User Manual

Instruction Manual

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Your Utopia™ Volume/Expression 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

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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 PERSON
NEL 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.

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron
Utopia Volume/Expression pedal. The Utopia Volume/
Expression pedal is a multifunction pedal that can be
used both as a volume pedal and as an expression pedal
with a large variety of processors and MIDI control­lable equipment. It can also be used as an extra expres­sion pedal with the Rocktron Utopia G300 and Utopia
B300 multi-effects processors.

The design of the pedal allows you to use a simple ste­reo to stereo cable for expression connection minimiz­ing cable use on stage.

Enjoy!!

Function Descriptions

Rocker Footpedal - Place your foot on the rocker footpedal

1

and rock it up and down (toe to heel - heel to toe) to control the
effect.

INPUT Jack

2

into this jack when using the pedal as a standard volume con­troller.

EXPRESSION Jack - using a 1/4” stereo RTS cable, plug into

3

the expression port in your MIDI footcontroller or your expres­sion port in your MIDI controllable device.

OUTPUT Jack

4

into the next effect in your effect chain or directly into the input
of your amplifier (see connection diagrams).

- using a standard guitar cable - plug your guitar

- using a standard guitar cable, plug this output