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DOD TEC8G Owner's Manual

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Owner's Guide
Introduction
Welcome to the world of the DOD TEC8G! You have purchased the finest
guitar signal processor and preamp of its kind; hardly a surprise when it
comes from DOD. The TEC8G gives you both functional flexibility and
tonal excellence, driven by our proven effects processing technology.

Specifications

Up to 8 effects at a time
Ergonomic look and feel
Built-in effect Expression Pedal
Analog IT™ and Grunge™ Distortions
3-band EQ
Effects include: Compressor, 8 Analog Distortions, Noise Gate, Chorus,
Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Ring Modulator, Pixellator, Pitch, Shift, Detune,
Mono and Tap Delays, Reverb
Easy-to-use interface
30 User, 30 Factory Presets
Jam-a-long™ Jack
A/D Resolution: 18 Bit
D/A Resolution: 16 Bit
DSP: 24 bit
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 16kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: -87dB
Power Supply: DOD PS750, 9 VAC @ 750 ma

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    Owner’s Guide Introduction Welcome to the world of the DOD TEC8G! You have purchased the finest guitar signal processor and preamp of its kind; hardly a surprise when it comes from DOD. The TEC8G gives you both functional flexibility and tonal excellence, driven by our proven effects processing technology.
  • Page 2 In no event shall DOD or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warran- ty due to causes beyond their control.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Navigating The TEC8G ......... . .5 Selecting Programs in the TEC8G ....... .5 User LED Indicator .

  • Page 4: Section 1 - Getting Started

    8 9 10 1) PROGRAM and BANK SELECTOR FOOTSWITCHES - These footswitches give you access to the User Programs in the TEC8G and allow you to change User Banks. 2) EFFECT SELECTOR BUTTONS - This row of buttons lets you select an effect group for editing, or to bypass the group completely.

  • Page 5: Clip Led

    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 TEC8G's input stage. 11) EXPRESSION PEDAL - Controls the parameter selected by Expression Assign Group.

  • Page 6: Hooking Up And Supplying Power

    3) Power up the TEC8G by connecting the supplied AC adapter between the TEC8G and a power outlet. 4) Play your instrument and watch the Clip LED on the TEC8G carefully as you set the Input knob. Turn up the Input level until the Clip LED begins to light, and reduce the input level slightly.

  • Page 7: Section 2 - Programming The Tec8G

    SECTION 2 - PROGRAMMING THE TEC8G Navigating The TEC8G The TEC8G is designed to be both easy to program and flexible. The structure of a TEC8G Program is logical and doesn't require a lot of time to master. Selecting Programs in the TEC8G: After you power up, use the Data wheel to scroll through the Programs.

  • Page 8: Editing Programs

    Bank select button, the display returns to its previous setting. Editing Programs As you become more familiar with the TEC8G, you may find that you need to modify certain Programs to better fit your needs. Fortunately, the TEC8G is flexible enough to give you everything you need without being difficult to program.

  • Page 9: Expression Pedal Assign

    Store LED lights. That's it! You can manipulate any effect setting in the TEC8G by pressing the associated Effect Group selector button on the front panel and turning the Data wheel.

  • Page 10: Storing Programs

    Storing Programs After you have made modifications to a program, you may want to store the changes. The TEC8G lets you store up to 30 Programs in the User memo- ry locations. Remember, you have to store any changes in a User Program memory location otherwise all your changes will be lost.

  • Page 11: The Tec8G's Effects

    Program selector footswitch toggles the TEC8G in and out of bypass mode. The TEC8G's Effects The TEC8G’s library of effects is capable of handling virtually any musical situation. The following charts give you relevant information about each module's settings. For example, Noise Gates, Detuners, and Pitch Shifters are not shown because their Module names are relatively self explanatory and are displayed on the front panel.

  • Page 12: Flangers

    Tremolos modulate the level of the signal. This effect is has been found in guitar amps for years and has recently become a popular effect again. The TEC8G gives you 9 speeds ranging from 2.0 Hz - 9.0 RING MODULATOR The Ring Modulator produces mathematically related sounds rather than a harmonically related sounds.

  • Page 13: Delays

    50%/30 50%/50 Tuner The TEC8G is equipped with a flexible tuner for on the spot adjustments. There are 3 selectable tuning references as well, Standard, tuning, 1/2 step down tuning, and Whole step down tuning. To access the tuner: Press and hold the currently selected program’s footswitch.

  • Page 14: Changing The Tuning Reference

    Factory Program Reset Resetting the TEC8G will erase all User programs and restore them to their original Factory settings. Remember, when resetting the TEC8G, all pre- vious User settings will be lost.

  • Page 15: Factory Program List

    Factory Program List Following is a list of the factory Programs available in the TEC8G. They are divided into Banks with a suggested application for each sound. As always, don't be afraid to experiment. PROGRAM # PROGRAM # Cool Stuff...
  • Page 16 Telephone (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 International Distribution: 3 Overlook Drive, Unit 4 Amherst, New Hampshire 03031 U.S.A. FAX (603) 672-4246 TEC8G is a registered trademark of DOD Electronics Corporation Copyright © 1997 DOD Electronics Corporation Printed In U.S.A. 12/97...

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