User manual ROLLS 950

ALL RFX PEDALS FEATURE · FET Clickless switching · Heavy guage steel chassis · Dual operation · LED status indication · Output jack doubling as Headphone output · Easy-access battery compartment · PC mount input and output jacks (provides stability) LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal installation, use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser's receipt. The obligation of Rolls Corporation under this warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement (at our option), during the warranty period of any part which proves defective in material or workmanship under normal installation, use and service, provided the product is returned to Rolls Corporation, TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID. Products returned to us or to an authorized Service Center must be accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt. In the absence of such purchase receipt, the warranty period shall be one (1) year from the date of manufacture. This warranty shall be invalid if the product is damaged as a result of defacement, misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, destruction or alteration of the serial number, improper electrical voltages or currents, repair, alteration or maintenance by any person or party other than our own service facility or an authorized Service Center, or any use violative of instructions furnished by us. This one-year warranty is in lieu of all expressed warranties, obligations or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ONE YEAR DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. RFX Salt Lake City, UT 9/00 Instrument Preamp DRV 1 DRV 1&2 EDGE ON OUT1 DRV 2 PRESENCE OUT2 RFX950 SHOCKWAVE O.. G U IT A R P R E A M P R.X950 12 10 S P K R S IM U L A T E OWNERS MANUAL INPUT PWR OUTPUT Thank you for purchasing the RFX950 SHOCKWAVE. The 950 is a compact, dual guitar preamp designed for a variety of modern guitar sounds. The unit features two drive controls for distortion adjustment, an Edge control for the overall tone adjustment, a presence control for high end sibilance adjustment, and a switch for selecting either a 15 inch, 12 inch, or 10 inch open-back speaker cabinet sound. When drive 1 is selected, the output is controlled by OUT 1. When both distortions are activated, the output is controlled by OUT 2. To achieve the best results from your RFX950, please read this manual carefully. We sincerely hope you enjoy this product. INSPECTION 1. Unpack and Inspect the RFX950 package. Your RFX950 was carefully packed at the factory in a protective carton. Nonetheless, be sure to examine the unit and the carton for any signs of damage that may have occurred during shipping. If obvious physical damage is noticed, contact the carrier immediately to make a damage claim. We suggest saving the shipping carton and packing materials for safely transporting the unit in the future. 2. Complete the Warranty Registration Card and return it to the factory. DESCRIPTION DRV 1 DRV 1&2 EDGE ON OUT1 OUT 1: Controls the overall signal level of the RFX950 when the unit is activated and the DRV 1&2 LED is OFF. OUT 2: Controls the overall signal level of the RFX950 when the unit is activated and the DRV 1&2 LED is ON. SPEAKER SIMULATOR: Selects the speaker size being simulated by the RFX950. In the 15 position, a 15 inch speaker is simulated, the 12 position, and 12 inch speaker is simulated etc. FOOTPAD 1: Switches the DRV2 gain stage on and off. FOOTPAD 2: Switches the RFX950 between distortion and bypass modes. CONNECTION AC ADAPTER INPUT: For use with the optional ROLLS PS27 Power Supply; 12 VDC, 150 mA, tip negative. INSTRUMENT INPUT: 1/4" phone jack for an instrument level signal. OUTPUT: 1/4" phone jack to be connected to another pedal, recording device, or amplifier. NOTE: Unique to the RFX series of effects pedals is the ability of the output jack to be used as a headphone output. SAMPLE SETTINGS Heavy Rock DRV 1 EDGE OUT1 Warm Solo DRV 1 EDGE OUT1 DRV 2 PRESENCE OUT2 15 G U IT A R P R E A M P R.X950 12 10 S P K R S IM U L A T E DRV 2 PRESENCE OUT2 DRV 2 PRESENCE OUT2 BATTERY COM PARTM ENT AC ADAPTER IN P U T OUTPUT Slight Edge IN S T R U M E N T IN P U T DRV 1 EDGE OUT1 Light Blues DRV 1 EDGE OUT1 .OOTPAD 1 .OOTPAD 2 DRV 2 PRESENCE OUT2 DRV 2 PRESENCE OUT2 CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS DRV 1: Adjusts the initial amount of distortion in the preamp. Turning this control clockwise increases the amount of gain. DRV 2: Adjusts the secondary gain stage of the preamp. Turning this control clockwise further increases the amount of gain. EDGE: This control is a band-pass filter adjustment. It adjusts the overall tone of the distorted signal. Turning this control clockwise increases the high frequencies or "bite" of the sound. PRESENCE: This control is a high frequency boost control which adds crispness to the distorted sound. Turning this control clockwise increases the amount of presence. BATTERY REPLACEMENT The battery will need to be replaced when the unit will not switch on and off, or when the DRV 1&2 and ON LEDs will not go completely out. To change the battery, remove the battery compartment cover and replaced with a 9-volt (alkaline preferred) battery. The battery cover should be put back in place with the extending flange toward the output side of the pedal. Completely remove the battery if the unit is being operated with an external power supply (ROLLS PS27), or if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time.