Connections; Warranty Information - Tronographic Rusty Box Manual

footswitch indicates that the Boost function is active. When Boost is inactive or the Rusty Box is in True-Bypass
mode, the Boost LED is off.
MID Knob: is part of the Rusty Box EQ section. Turning the Mid knob clockwise will increase the level of the
middle frequencies of your signal. To obtain a "scooped" sound turn the Mid control down, below 12 o'clock.
BASS Knob: also part of the EQ section, turning the Bass knob clockwise will increase the level of your signal's
bass or low frequencies.
TREBLE Knob: is the last control in the EQ. Turning the Treble knob clockwise will increase the level of you signal's
treble or high frequencies.
VOL Knob: is the master volume control, setting the output volume at the Main Out jack. The Vol knob has no
effect over the output volume at the Line Out Jack.
EFFECT Footswitch and LED: the Effect footswitch is used to toggle the Rusty Box between Effect mode and True-
Bypass. When the LED above the Effect footswitch is lit, the Rusty Box effect is active. When the LED is off, the
Rusty Box is in True-Bypass mode. In True-Bypass mode, the Input jack is connected directly to the Main Out
jack; the Line Out jack is therefore muted. In addition, the Main Out jack is unbalanced in True-Bypass mode.
INPUT Jack: is the audio input connection for the Rusty Box. Plug your instrument or the output of another effect
into this jack. The input impedance presented at the Input jack when Input Gain is set to HI is 250kΩ; when set to
LO it is 18kΩ.
LINE OUT Jack: is an unbalanced audio output at full volume. If using the Rusty Box as a pre-amp before a
power amp, you can connect Line Out directly to the power amp. The Vol knob has no effect on the signal at
the Line Out jack. To change the volume of the signal out of the Line Out jack, use the Input Gain knob, Boost
footswitch or HI/LO toggle switch. The Line Out jack is muted in True-Bypass mode.
MAIN OUT Jack (Bal/Unbal): is the main audio output jack. Main Out can be used as either a balanced output
– by plugging in a ¼-inch TRS cable – or as an unbalanced output – by plugging in a standard ¼-inch guitar
cable. The Vol knob adjusts the volume of the signal present at the Main Out jack only. In addition, the Main
Out jack is a high current drive output capable of driving a 600Ω load.
We recommend using the Main Out jack when using the Rusty Box as an effects pedal where its output
is sent to other pedals or to an amp with a pre-amp section.
In True-Bypass mode, the Main Out jack is unbalanced. When using the Rusty Box as a DI box we
recommend you do not switch to bypass mode, leave the Rusty Box in effect mode at all times.
9V PWR Jack: if you see 9V in the top left corner of your Rusty Box than your Rusty Box requires a standard
9VDC, center-negative, effects pedal power supply. The Rusty Box's current draw is 130mA but we recommend
using a power supply that is capable of providing at least 150mA to the Rusty Box. The power jack can accept
voltages up to 12VDC; do not connect voltages greater than 12.5VDC to the power jack. The polarity of the 9V
Rusty Box's power jack is center-negative.
Tronographic will repair your Rusty Box free of charge due to manufacturer defect or if it is damaged during
normal use for up to 2 years from the date of purchase. Please contact us at
further information.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

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and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
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