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Rocktron Cyborg Operation Manual

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  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Operating Temperature

    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 supplied with and runs on a 9VDC adapter. Only used attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Cy- borg Digital Distortion. The Cyborg Digital Distortion is one of a series of “Digi- tal Destiny” stomp boxes that break new ground in the world of floor effects excellence. Simple to use, while...
  • Page 5 Connection 1 - Standard Connection...
  • Page 6 Descriptions...
  • Page 7 Descriptions PRESET/HUSH Threshold Knob - this control knob has two functions. 1) This knob allows you to select the “preset” you desire. Eight presets are available with this control. As the knob is turned the LED under the selected preset will light. 2) When the “Second Function”...
  • Page 8 TREBLE frequencies of the Distortion Type selected. DC OnTap Power input - use the supplied Rocktron DC OnTap adapter to power your Cyborg pedal. Plug into a standard wall outlet and follow all safety precautions.
  • Page 9 ON/OFF - PRESET SELECT MODE - RECALL Switch and LED - this switch has three functions: ON/OFF - this switch is used to turn ON and OFF the Cyborg Dis- tortion. When the LED is lit solid (not blinking) the distortion preset is active.

  • Page 10: Select Mode

    When Solo Mode is engaged the Store LED is lit. Note, however, that all presets on the Cyborg Distortion can be overwritten. If you want to make the Crunch preset a heavy solo preset and the Solo preset a very soft distortion you can do that by saving the presets you like.
  • Page 11 Cyborg Pedal to a Rocktron MIDI Foot controller such as the Rocktron MIDI XChange, MIDI Mate or All Access. This feature allows you to access all 128 presets and even connect other Cyborg pedals to be controlled by the MIDI foot controller.

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    1. The same is true for Preset 2, you have Preset 2 and with the SOLO button activated you have the SOLO preset. The Cyborg Distortion is delivered with the presets already set up so that you have a killer preset when you turn on the unit which is ideal for playing rhythm and background parts.

  • Page 13: Led Display

    LED Display The Cyborg’s LED Display consists of 8 LEDs that are used to visually show the user: 1) The DISTORTION TYPE 2) The PRESET selected (1-8) 3) The LEVEL setting indicates each parameters value including level, HUSH Threshold, Gain, Bass, Mid and Treble.
  • Page 14 LED Display Continued..GAIN and the LEDs will light from left (MIN) to right (MAX). To decrease the amount of GAIN turn the knob counter-clockwise and the LEDs will turn off from right (MAX) to left (MIN). 4) The Level Control Knob Turning the Level Control knob will light LEDs in the display to show you level of the DISTORTION.
  • Page 15 LED Display Continued... 7) The MIDDLE Control Knob When the “2ND FUNCTION” switch is switched to the right, turning the MIDDLE control knob will light LEDs in the display to show you the amount of MIDDLE frequencies that you have selected within the preset. To see the current MIDDLE setting of the preset , turn the knob only one click.
  • Page 16 How to STORE a preset Lets say you want to make a change to preset 1. Follow these steps (note that you can store the preset at anytime during this process). 1) Turn the TYPE knob to pick the desired DISTORTION TYPE 2) Turn the GAIN knob to dial in the desired amount of GAIN 3) Use the LEVEL knob to determine the overall LEVEL of the preset 4) Move the 2ND FUNCTION switch to the RIGHT all led displays will appear...
  • Page 17 Rocktron’s patented single-ended noise reduction system, and is available ® in all presets. The HUSH system provided in the Cyborg is a fully digital imple- mentation, modeled after the latest analog HUSH design, achieved through Digital Signal Processing (DSP).

  • Page 18: Midi Controller

    MIDI The Cyborg Distortion pedal has a MIDI jack that allows you to access an addi- tional 112 user presets. Using the included Rocktron MIDI Breakout cable you can access these additional 112 presets (128 total) by using a Rocktron MIDI Controller such as the Rocktron MIDI XChange, MIDI Mate or All Access.

  • Page 19: Midi Connection

    MIDI - Connection 1...
  • Page 20 MIDI - Connection 2...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications Maximum Input +3dBu Input Impedance 1M Ohm Current Consumption 1000mA Freq. Response 20Hz-16KHz A-Weighted Dynamic Range 93dBu Power Requirements Rocktron OnTap DC 9V Adapter Dimensions 10.5” x 6” x 2.25”...
  • Page 22 Notes:...
  • Page 23 Notes:...
  • Page 24 Rocktron Phone: 1-(269)-968-3351 Email: info@rocktron.com www.rocktron.com The Rocktron, Cyborg, names and logos, this pedal’s shape, design and graphics and this manual’s layout, descriptions and designs are TM, C and R - GHS Corporation, Battle Creek, MI 49015 - - All Rights Reserved 2007-0001 Rev.

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