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DOD TEC8 Owner's Manual

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Mono Delay
1-9 100ms
11-19 200ms
21-29 250ms
31-39 300ms
41-49 350ms
51-59 400ms
61-69 500ms
Master Level
Reverb
Multi Delay
0-99 Level
1-3 Room
1-9 Pong 100/200ms
4-6 Hall
11-19 Pong 150/300ms
7-9 Arena
21-29 Pong 200/400ms
31-39 Pong 250/500ms
41-49 Taps 100/300ms
51-59 Taps 200/300ms
61-69 Taps 300/400ms
71-79 Taps 400/500ms
Owner's Guide
Introduction
Welcome to the world of the DOD TEC8! You have purchased the finest
guitar signal processor and preamp of its kind; hardly a surprise when it
comes from DOD. The TEC8 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 Grind 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
BANK
Pitch/Detune
1 Octabass
8 3rd
23
2 Oct
9 4th
3 6th
10 5th
4 6th
11 Oct
5 5th
12-14 5 Cents
6 4th
15-17 10 Cents
7 3rd
18-20 15 Cents
Pha/Tre/More
1-4 Phase Slow
5-8 Phase Medium
9-12 Phase Fast
13-21 Tremolo
22-28 Ring Modulator
29-40 Pixellator
Chorus/Flange
Noise Gate
Low EQ
Mid EQ
High EQ
1-4 Chorus Slow
1-8 Gate Threshold
12 dB Boost -2 dB Cut
12 dB Boost -2 dB Cut
12 dB Boost -2 dB Cut
5-8 Chorus Medium
9-11 Fast Swell
10 dB Boost -4 dB Cut
10 dB Boost -4 dB Cut
10 dB Boost -4 dB Cut
9-12 Chorus Fast
12-14 Slow Swell
8 dB Boost -6 dB Cut
8 dB Boost -6 dB Cut
8 dB Boost -6 dB Cut
13-16 Flange Slow
6 dB Boost -8 dB Cut
6 dB Boost -8 dB Cut
6 dB Boost -8 dB Cut
17-20 Flange Medium
4 dB Boost -10 dB Cut
4 dB Boost -10 dB Cut
4 dB Boost -10 dB Cut
21-24 Flange Fast
2 dB Boost -12 dB Cut
2 dB Boost -12 dB Cut
2 dB Boost -12 dB Cut
0 Flat
0 Flat
0 Flat
Harman Music Group Inc.
PGM#
Data
Compressor
Expression
Distortion
1-10 IT
1-10 Comp Amount
1 Volume
9 Delay Level
11-20 Grind
2 Wah
10 Reverb Level
3 Auto Wah
21-30 Fuzz
4 Mod Speed
31-40 FuzzIT
5 Mod Depth
41-50 IT (Spkr Sim)
6 Mod Level
51-60 Grind (Spkr Sim)
7 Detune
61-70 Fuzz (Spkr Sim)
8 Pitch/Detune Level
71-80 Fuzz IT (Spkr Sim)

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    Owner’s Guide Introduction Welcome to the world of the DOD TEC8! You have purchased the finest guitar signal processor and preamp of its kind; hardly a surprise when it comes from DOD. The TEC8 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 TEC8 ......... . .5 Selecting Programs in the TEC8 ....... . .5 User LED Indicator .

  • Page 4: Section 1 - Getting Started

    71-80 Fuzz IT (Spkr Sim) 1) PROGRAM and BANK SELECTOR FOOTSWITCHES - These footswitch- es give you access to the User Programs in the TEC8 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

    8) CLIP LED - The red Clip LED lights when clipping occurs at the input of the TEC8 or when the Master Level may be too high. To eliminate clip- ping, reduce the setting of the Input Level control or the Master Level parameter until it only blinks occasionally with peak signals.

  • Page 6: Hooking Up And Supplying Power

    3) Power up the TEC8 by connecting the supplied AC adapter between the TEC8 and a power outlet. 4) Play your instrument and watch the Clip LED on the TEC8 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 Tec8

    SECTION 2 - PROGRAMMING THE TEC8 Navigating The TEC8 The TEC8 is designed to be both easy to program and flexible. The struc- ture of a TEC8 Program is logical and doesn't require a lot of time to mas- ter. Selecting Programs in the TEC8: After you power up, use the Data wheel to scroll through the Programs.

  • Page 8: Editing Programs

    2) by turning the Data wheel in Program mode. To Select Programs using the footswitches: 1) After you power up, the TEC8 defaults to Program mode. Select a Bank by pressing the Bank selector footswitch. The display shows the select- ed bank number on the left side of the display and a dash on the right.

  • Page 9: Expression Pedal Assign

    Store LED lights. That's it! You can manipulate any effect setting in the TEC8 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 TEC8 lets you store up to 30 Programs in the User mem- ory locations. Remember, you have to store any changes in a User Program memory location otherwise all your changes will be lost.

  • Page 11: The Tec8'S Effects

    Program selector footswitch toggles the TEC8 in and out of bypass mode. The TEC8's Effects The TEC8’s library of effects is capable of handling virtually any musical sit- uation. 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 TEC8 gives you 9 speeds ranging from 2.0 Hz - 9.0 Hz RING MODULATOR The Ring Modulator produces mathematically related sounds rather than a harmonically related sounds.

  • Page 13: Delays

    50%/30 50%/50 Tuner The TEC8 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 TEC8 will erase all User programs and restore them to their original Factory settings. Remember, when resetting the TEC8, all previ- ous User settings will be lost.

  • Page 15: Factory Program List

    Signal Processing Signal Processing Factory Program List Following is a list of the factory Programs available in the TEC8. They are divided into Banks with a suggested application for each sound. As always, don't be afraid to experiment. PROGRAM #...

  • Page 16: Declaration Of Conformity

    President of DOD 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Effective: 12/15/96 European Contact: Your Local DOD Sales and Service Office or International Sales Office 3 Overlook Drive #4 Amherst, New Hampshire 03031, USA Tel (603) 672-4244 Fax (603) 672-4246...

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