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DOD FX7 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
GUITAR EFFECTS
PROCESSOR/PREAMP
A Harman International Company

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR/PREAMP A Harman International Company...
  • Page 2 C A U T I O N R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K D O N O T O P E N A T T E N T I O N : R I S Q U E D E C H O C E L E C T R I Q U E - N E P A S O U V R I R W A R N I N G : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E O R E L E C T R I C...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Navigating The FX7 ...8 Using The Footswitches ...8 Editing Programs ...9 Storing Programs ...10 Bypassing ...10 A Word About Mono Operation...11 Using A Controller With The FX7 ...11 About the FX7's Effects ...12 EQUALIZERS...12 CHORUSES ...12 FLANGERS...12 PHASERS ...12 MONO DELAYS...13 PONG DELAYS ...13...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Warranty signal processing Welcome to the world of the DOD FX7! You have purchased the finest guitar signal processor and preamp of its kind; hardly a surprise when it comes from DOD. The FX7 gives you both functional flexibility and tonal excellence, driven by our proven effects processing technology.

  • Page 5: Signal Processing

    DOD neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall DOD or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the perfor- mance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.

  • Page 6: Section 1 - Getting Started

    FX7 while avoiding damage: • Always make sure you have a "clean" power source for connect- ing to the FX7. This means that the AC power line you connect to the FX7 should be as free from voltage fluctuations and RF interference as possible.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    17-20 Flange Medium 21-24 Flange Fast PREAMP The front panel of the FX7 is laid out in a simple and straightforward way to make programming as easy as possible. Functions of each sec- tion are: 1) PROGRAM AND BANK SELECTOR FOOTSWITCHES- These footswitches give you access to the User Programs in the FX7 and allow you to change User Banks.

  • Page 8: Display

    Input Level control or the Master Level parameter. 9) OUTPUT KNOB - Controls the overall output level of both the Left and Right outputs and the Headphone output. 10) INPUT KNOB - Controls the level of the signal at the FX7's input stage. Manufactured in the...

  • Page 9: Power Cord Strain Relief

    If you're using guitar amps, set the tone controls flat (no boost or cut) and balance the levels between them. If you're using a console, pan the FX7 input channels hard left and right, and turn down the high frequency EQ for best results.

  • Page 10: Section 2 - Programming The Fx7

    Using The Footswitches signal processing The FX7 is designed to be both easy to program and flexible. The structure of an FX7 Program is logical, and it doesn't require a lot of time to master. To select Programs in the FX7: 1) After you power up, use the Data wheel to scroll through the Programs.

  • Page 11: Editing Programs

    Bank select button, the display returns to its pre- vious setting. As you become more familiar with the FX7, you may find that you need to modify certain Programs to better fit your needs. Fortunately, the FX7 is flexible enough to give you everything you need without being difficult to program.

  • Page 12: Storing Programs

    Store LED lights. That's it! You can manipulate any effect setting in the FX7 by pressing the associated Effect selector button on the front panel and turning the Data wheel.

  • Page 13: A Word About Mono Operation

    The Program selector footswitch toggles the FX7 in and out of bypass mode. The FX7 can operate in either stereo or mono. It is important to remember that the way you connect your cables to the outputs can affect the output mode. Here's a simple way to remember how it works: •...

  • Page 14: About The Fx7'S Effects

    .9/40 signal processing The FX7 has a large library of effects that covers virtually every possible need. Because they are so numerous, we have designed the following charts to give you as much relevant information as possible while omitting tedious or obvious details about each module's setting.

  • Page 15: Mono Delays

    0/30 TAP DELAYS Delay # Name fback/level fback/level 100/200 0/15 0/30 200/300 0/15 0/30 300/400 0/15 0/30 400/500 0/15 0/30 FX7 owner's manual fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 0/50 15/15...

  • Page 16: Factory Program List

    Factory Program List Specifications signal processing Following is a list of the factory Programs available in the FX7. They are divided into Banks with a suggested application for each sound. As always, don't be afraid to experiment. PROGRAM # PERFORMANCE TIPS...

  • Page 17: Fx7 Block Diagram

    FX7 Block Diagram FX7 owner's manual...
  • Page 18 FAX (801) 566-7005 International Distribution: 3 Overlook Drive, Unit 4 Amherst, New Hampshire 03031 U.S.A. FAX (603) 672-4246 FX7™ is a registered trademark of DOD Electronics Corporation Copyright © 1996 DOD Electronics Corporation Printed In U.S.A. 2/96 Manufactured in the U.S.A.

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