thomann CE-100 User Manual

CE-100

effects pedal

user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.thomann.de

22.07.2015, ID: 114548

Table of contents

1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6

3 Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 9

4 Instructions for use................................................................................................................................. 10

5 Components and functions................................................................................................................ 11

6 Connections............................................................................................................................................... 17

7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 19

8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 20

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1 General notes

This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure
that they also receive this manual.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.

This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.

Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an

immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Symbols and signal words

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Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – danger zone.

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2 Safety instructions

This device is intended to be used for sound processing of signals from musical instruments
with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is con‐
sidered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will
be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.

This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

Intended use

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DANGER!
Danger for children

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!

Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!

Never let children unattended use electrical devices.

NOTICE!
Operating conditions

This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.

Safety

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NOTICE!
Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity

Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries.
Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.

NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries

Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.

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3 Features

The CE-100 effects pedal

n processes the instrument signal with a chorus effect
n offers a 2-band filter for variable chorus effects
n provides a stereo output for broad stereo effects
n operates on 9 V battery or power adapter (both not supplied).

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4 Instructions for use

Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.

Handle the device with care.
Do not try to disassemble or repair the device yourself in the unlikely event that it does not

work.
Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean the device.

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5 Components and functions

Input, outputs, controls, indi‐
cator

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1 Connector for an optional 9 V power adaptor (not supplied). Using a power adaptor

leaves you independent of the battery lifetime.

2 The LED ‘CHECK’ lights up when the effects pedal is active. If the LED is not lit or just

glowing low during operation the battery is depleted and needs to be replaced.

3 Use the ‘RATE’ control to adjust the speed of the chorus effect. Turn it clockwise to

increase the speed, turn it counter-clockwise to decrease the speed.

4 Use the ‘DEPTH’ control to adjust the depth of the chorus effect. Turn it clockwise

for a deeper sounding effect, turn it counter-clockwise for less depth.
5 1/4" phone input socket for a shielded instrument cable.
6 The foot switch toggles the effect on / off.
7

Knurled-head screw to open the battery compartment. See details @ Ä ‘Changing

the battery’ on page 14

8 Output socket B: Use a shielded instrument cable to connect this outlet to another

effects pedal or directly to a second amplifier. Use this output additionally to

output A for stereo operation. Then only the dry signal is available at output B.

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9 Output socket A: Use a shielded instrument cable to connect this outlet to another

effects pedal or directly to your amplifier. Use this output for monaural operation.

Both dry and processed signal are outputted here.

In stereo operation, i.e. when a second cable is connected to output B, output A

only provides the processed signal.

10 Turn the ‘E.LEVEL’ control to adjust the output level of the effects signal.
11 Turn the ‘HIGH FILTER’ control to adjust the high frequencies of the chorus sound.
12 Turn the ‘LOW FILTER’ control to adjust the low frequencies of the chorus sound

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7 Knurled-head screw to open the battery compartment

13 Battery compartment cover
14 Spring suspension

Changing the battery

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15 Coil spring
16 Battery cable
17 Battery clip for a 9 V battery
18 9 V battery
19 Feed hole
20 Battery compartment

Before installing or replacing the battery, disconnect the instrument cable from the input
socket of the unit.

1. Loosen the knurled-head screw (7) on the pedal to open the battery compartment cover

(13).

2. Take the 9 V battery out of the battery compartment (20) and pull off the battery clip

(17) from the depleted battery.

3. Attach the battery clip (17) to the new battery (respecting the pole marking) and put it

into the battery compartment (20). Make sure that the battery cable (16) is not trapped
in the coil spring (15) or between battery compartment cover (13) and housing.

4. Press the coil spring (15) into the spring suspension (14) and close the battery compart‐

ment (13).

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5. Insert the knurled-head screw (7) through the feed hole (19) and tighten the screw

securely.

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6 Connections

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Please note the following:

1. If you connect an instrument cable to the input socket, the chorus pedal is automatically

switched on. Thus, always disconnect the cable from the pedal when it is not in use.

2. To avoid noise interference, set the amplifier volume to minimum, before inserting the

instrument cable into the input socket.

3. If you are using an instrument with a high output level, the sound may become dis‐

torted. If you notice distortion, turn down the volume of the instrument

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7 Technical specifications

Input impedance

1 MΩ

Output impedance

1 kΩ

Recommended load impedance

10 kΩ or higher
Signal-to-noise ratio 93 dBu (IHF-A, typical), filter controls in centre position
Operating voltage supply 9 V battery (6F22) / 9 V power adaptor
Current draw 28 mA
Dimensions (W × D × H) 72 mm × 128 mm × 60 mm
Weight 412 g (without battery)
Option 9 V power adaptor

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8 Protecting the environment

For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that

they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐
teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the
environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites.

Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial

Disposal of batteries

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This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste.

Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

Disposal of your old device

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Notes

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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de