Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 6 Instructions for use..........................10 Components and functions........................ 11 Technical specifications........................14 Protecting the environment......................15 Dynamic Compressor...
General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Dynamic Compressor...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for sound processing of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is con‐ sidered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! External power supply The device can be powered by an external power supply. Before connecting an external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐ rent circuit breaker.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period. Dynamic Compressor...
Instructions for use Instructions for use Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Components and functions Components and functions 1 SUSTAIN Use this control to adjust the release time of the compressor. 2 DC 9V Connection for power supply via an external DC 9V adaptor. When using external power supply, the battery supply is automatically disconnected. 3 LEVEL Turn this knob clockwise to increase the output level.
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Components and functions 7 This LED lights up when the pedal is in operation. If the LED is not or only slightly lit when the pedal is in operation, the battery is depleted and must be replaced. 8 OUT Signal outlet. Use a 1/4" standard instrument cable to connect another effects pedal or amplifier to this socket.
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Components and functions Changing the battery To insert or change the battery, disconnect a possibly used power adapter from the mains socket. Turn the pedal over, press lightly on the battery compartment cover and slide it down‐ wards in the direction of the arrow. Remove the back cover. Insert/replace the 9 V DC battery paying attention to the polarity markings and place the cover again into its original position until it locks.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Input impedance 500 kΩ Output impedance 10 kΩ Current draw 8 mA Operating voltage supply 9 V battery (6F22) 9 V power adaptor, inner contact = negative pole 48 V phantom power Dimensions (L × W × H) 120 mm ×...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
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Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
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