OWNER'S MANUAL

GUITAR EFFECTS
PROCESSOR/PREAMP

A Harman International Company

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN)
CAUTION NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CORD.
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
A T T E N T I O N : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
W A R N I N G : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC GREEN and YELLOW - Earth BLUE - Neutral BROWN - Live
SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

The symbols shown at left are internationally accepted symbols that warn of As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond
potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol-
an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within lows:
the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is nec-
essary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual. • The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or
These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. coloured green, or green and yellow.
Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all ser- • The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
vicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the marked N or coloured black.
manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, • The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit marked L or coloured red.
during storms to prevent damage.
The power cord is terminated in a CEE7/7 plug (Continental Europe). The
green/yellow wire is connected directly to the unit's chassis. If you need to
change the plug, and if you are qualified to do so, refer to the table below.
U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING
A moulded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. Discard the
WIRE COLOR
CONDUCTOR
mains plug at a suitable disposal facility. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUM- Normal Alt
STANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO
A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET. Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover L LIVE BROWN BLACK
in place. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer.
Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to BS1362. N NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE
E EARTH GND GREEN/YEL GREEN

WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the
system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis
and earth ground. Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and
earth ground are touched simultaneously.

IMPORTANT!
FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (e.g. near
a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liq-
uids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

POWER SOURCES: The appliance should be connected to a power supply

only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the
appliance.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the

grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that

they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the appliance.

SERVICING: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that
described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

FUSING: If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace with only
same type fuse. Refer to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type.

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Introduction .........................................................................................................2
About the Pictorial Guide Indicators................................................................2
Warranty.........................................................................................................2

SECTION 1 - GETTING STARTED..........................................................................4

Supplying Power ..................................................................................................4

Front Panel Controls ............................................................................................5
PROGRAM AND BANK SELECTOR FOOTSWITCHES ........................................5
EFFECT SELECTOR BUTTONS (DIGITAL FX) .....................................................5
EFFECT GROUPS .............................................................................................5
EFFECT SELECTOR BUTTONS (PREAMP)..........................................................5
STORE BUTTON..............................................................................................5
DISPLAY .........................................................................................................6
DATA WHEEL...................................................................................................6
CLIP LED .........................................................................................................6
OUTPUT KNOB ...............................................................................................6
INPUT KNOB ..................................................................................................6
Rear Panel Connections .......................................................................................6
INSTRUMENT INPUT ......................................................................................6
JAM-A-LONG™ INPUT ....................................................................................6
HEADPHONE OUTPUT ....................................................................................6
LEFT / MONO OUT.........................................................................................6
RIGHT OUT .....................................................................................................6
VOLUME/WAH CONTROLLER INPUT ..............................................................6
AC POWER INPUT...........................................................................................6
POWER CORD STRAIN RELIEF .........................................................................7
Hooking Up .........................................................................................................7

SECTION 2 - PROGRAMMING THE FX7...............................................................8

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
TAP DELAYS ....................................................................................................13
Factory Program List............................................................................................14
Specifications .......................................................................................................14
FX7 Block Diagram...............................................................................................15

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Introduction
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.

The FX7's palette of effects gives you compression, two distortions,

noise gate, 2-band EQ, wah, chorus, flanger, phaser, pitch shifter,
tremolo, detuner, mono delay, stereo 2-tap delay, and reverb.

With 30 factory Programs and 30 user Programs, you'll always have a

good starting point for creating any sound you want, and plenty of
space to store your own custom configurations.

About the Pictorial Guide Indicators

This manual can be used in two ways: you can read the text on the
right side of the page, or you can follow the pictorial guides in the left
margin. The pictorial guides show you how to get through each pro-
cedure without reading a lot of text. There are a few steps that
require reading but they will be indicated. Following is a key that
describes the pictorial guide symbols:

......This symbol means you need to read the indicated

item

DATA ..............Turn the Data wheel

......Press the indicated button

Warranty
1. The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after
purchase date to validate this warranty.

2. DOD warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
and service.

3. DOD liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing

defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the
product is returned to DOD WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION,
where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of two
years. A Return Authorization number may be obtained from DOD
by telephone. The company shall not be liable for any consequen-
tial damage as a result of the product’s use in any circuit or assem-
bly.

4. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.

5. DOD reserves the right to make changes in design or make addi-

tions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any
obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.

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6. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or

implied, and 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.

DOD™ and FX7 are registered trademarks of DOD Electronics

Corporation.

The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any

time without notification. Some information contained in this manual
may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product
or operating system since this version of the manual was completed.
The information contained in this version of the owner's manual super-
sedes all previous versions.

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SECTION 1 - GETTING STARTED

Supplying Power
The FX7, like any piece of computer hardware, is sensitive to voltage
drops, spikes, and surges. Interference such as lightning or power
"brownouts" can seriously, and in extreme cases, permanently damage
the circuitry inside the unit. Here are a few tips that will help you get
the best possible performance out of your 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. In recording environments, "clean"
power is also important in preventing AC hum or buzz from get-
ting to tape.

• Use a good quality spike / surge suppressor (also called a power

strip). This is an inexpensive solution to all but the most severe
AC line conditions. A good quality power strip can save you a
lot of money in repair bills because they prevent large spikes and
surges from reaching your equipment. Also in this category (but
more expensive) are rackmount power supplies. Some of these,
like the DOD 828, have retractable light tubes and RF filtering.

• Although more expensive, AC line conditioners offer the best

protection from improper line voltages. Line conditioners con-
stantly monitor the AC line for excessively high or low voltages
and instantaneously compensate to deliver a consistent voltage
to the connected equipment.

• Always make sure that your audio lines are as far as possible
from power cables. This will further prevent noise, hum, and
stray magnetic fields from entering your signal path. If audio
and power lines must run close to each other, try to avoid run-
ning them parallel to one another.

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Front Panel Controls

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Clip
Detune/Pitch
01-02 5 cents 11 5th
03-04 10 cents 12 4th BANK PGM#
05-06 15 cents 13 3rd
07 octabass 14 3rd
08 oct 15 4th
09 6th
10 6th
16 5th
17 oct
Input

Delay Pha/Trem/Wah
11-19 Mono 100ms 01-04 Phase Slow
21-29 Mono 200ms 05-08 Phase Medium User Store
31-39 Mono 250ms 09-12 Phase Fast
41-49 Mono 300ms 13-15 Tremolo Slow
51-59 Mono 350ms 16-18 Tremolo Medium
61-69 Mono 400ms 19-21 Tremolo Fast Data Output
71-79 Mono 500ms 22-24 Wah

Master Level Reverb Multi Delay Chorus/Flange Gate EQ Distortion Compressor

00-99 Level 01-03 Room 11-19 Pong 100/200ms 01-04 Chorus Slow 01-08 Gate Threshold 01-03 Low Boost 01-08 Overdrive 01 Low
04-06 Hall 21-29 Pong 150/300ms 05-08 Chorus Medium 09-11 Fast Swell 04-06 Mid Boost 09-15 Grunge 02 Medium
07-09 Arena 31-39 Pong 200/400ms 09-12 Chorus Fast 12-14 Slow Swell
41-49 Pong 250/500ms 07-09 High Boost 03 High
13-16 Flange Slow 10-15 Mid Cut
51-59 Taps 100/300ms 17-20 Flange Medium
61-69 Taps 200/300ms 21-24 Flange Fast
71-79 Taps 300/400ms
81-89 Taps 400/500ms

FX FX PREAMP PREAMP

1 2 3 BANK

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.

2) EFFECT SELECTOR BUTTONS (DIGITAL FX)- This row of but-

tons lets you select an effect group for editing, or to bypass
the group completely. This group includes Master Level,
Reverb, Delay, Detune, Pitch Shift, Phase, Tremolo, Wah,
Chorus, and Flange.

3) EFFECT GROUPS - The FX7's effects are divided into 11

groups and labeled on the front panel. When lit, the LED in
each group indicates that an effect in the group is active.

\ 4) EFFECT SELECTOR BUTTONS (PREAMP) - This row of four

buttons lets you change your basic preamp section settings.
The preamp section consists of the Gate, EQ, Distortion, and
Compressor groups.

5) STORE BUTTON - Stores your custom Programs in the User

memory location you select.

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6) DISPLAY - The LED display in Program mode, shows which

Bank and Program is currently selected. In Edit mode, it shows
the number and/or status of the selected effect.

7) DATA WHEEL - In Program mode, use the Data wheel to scroll

through Programs. In Edit mode, use it to change the setting
of effect groups.

8) CLIP LED - The red Clip LED lights when clipping occurs at the
input of the FX7. To eliminate clipping, reduce the setting of
the 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.

Rear Panel Connections

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Manufactured in the USA by

A Harman International Company

POWER INPUT
INPUT JAM-A-LONG HEADPHONE OUT LEFT/MONO OUT RIGHT OUT VOLUME/WAH 9V 500 mA

The FX7's rear panel is even simpler than the front, and that means
faster hookup times for you. The rear panel has:

1) INSTRUMENT INPUT - Plug your instrument in here.

2) JAM-A-LONG™ INPUT - This stereo mini jack lets you connect

your tape deck or CD player headphone output to the FX7 for
personal jam sessions. The Jam-A-Long™ signal is mixed with
your instrument signal at both the main and headphone out-
puts so you can play along with your favorite tunes.

3) HEADPHONE OUTPUT - This stereo mini phone plug is for

your headphones. The overall headphone level is controlled by
the Output level knob.

4) LEFT / MONO OUT - For stereo applications, this is the Left

main output. Use this jack for mono applications.

5) RIGHT OUT - For stereo applications, this is the Right main

output. For mono applications, leave this jack unconnected.

6) VOLUME/WAH CONTROLLER INPUT - This 1/4" connector is

used to connect most volume pedals or 0/+5v controller pedal
to the FX7 for real-time control of wah and volume functions.

7) AC POWER INPUT - Connect the supplied AC power adapter

to this jack. Use only the adapter supplied with the FX7. Use
of any other adapter may damage the unit.

8) POWER CORD STRAIN RELIEF - This clip prevents the AC

power cord from being accidentally pulled out.

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Hooking Up
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE FX7 UNTIL INSTRUCTED.

1) STEREO: Connect the Left and Right outputs to a pair of guitar

amplifiers, or the inputs of a mixing console. 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.

MONO: Connect the Left output to a guitar amplifier or input of a

mixing console.

2) Connect your instrument to the input of the FX7.

3) OPTIONAL: Connect a volume type or 0/+5v controller pedal to

the Controller input of the FX7. Make sure the pedal is connected
before you apply power to the FX7.

4) Power up the FX7 by connecting the supplied AC adapter

between the FX7 and a power outlet.

5) Play your instrument and watch the Clip LED on the FX7 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. When the
Input knob is set properly, the Clip LED should not flicker on the
loudest passages.

6) Set the output level as desired.

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SECTION 2 - PROGRAMMING THE FX7

Navigating The FX7
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:

DATA 1) After you power up, use the Data wheel to scroll through the
Programs. As you scroll, the effect group and footswitch LEDs
turn on and off. These LEDs indicate which effects are used in
each Program, and which Program in the Bank is selected.

There are 11 effect groupings printed on the front panel of the FX7.
Seven are digital effect groups (delay, reverb, etc.) , and four cover the
preamp section (compression, distortion, gate, EQ). Each group has
its own LED that indicates the status of each group.

If the Status LED is lit continuously, an effect in the indicated group is

active. If the LED is not lit, no effects in the group are active. If the
LED is flashing, edit mode is active, and effects in the group can be
selected using the Data wheel.

Directly below each vertical group are the Effect Selector buttons.
These buttons allow you to select and/or bypass effects in the FX7.
The following things happen when you use the Effect Selector buttons:

• When you select a bypassed effect, its group LED begins flashing
and the display shows two dashes, indicating that the effect is
selected but bypassed. (Pressing the Select button again acti-
vates the effect.)

• When you select an active effect, its group LED begins flashing
and the display shows the number of the currently selected
effect. (Pressing the button again bypasses the effect.)

When lit, the User LED below the display indicates that the current
Program is a User Program. When the LED is not lit, the current
Program is a permanent Factory Program.

Using The Footswitches

The FX7's pedalboard consists of four footswitches: the far right
footswitch is the Bank selector, and the remaining three are Program
selectors.

A Bank is a group of three Programs. There are 10 User Banks in the

FX7, each with 3 Programs for a total of 30 User Programs. There are
also 30 Factory Programs that can be selected using the Data wheel
only. User Programs in any of the Banks can be recalled in one of two
ways:

• by pressing the Bank select footswitch followed by footswitch 1,

2, or 3.

• by turning the Data wheel in Program mode.

To select Programs using the footswitches:

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BANK 1) After you power up, the FX7 defaults to Program mode. Select
a Bank by pressing the Bank selector footswitch. The display
shows the selected bank number on the left side of the display
and a dash on the right. The display might look something like
this:

2-_
1 2 or 3 2) Press footswitch 1, 2, or 3. The dash in the display changes to
show the number of the Program you selected. The display
might look something like this:

23
NOTE: If a new Program number is not selected within 5 seconds
after pressing the Bank select button, the display returns to its pre-
vious setting.

Editing Programs
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.

The following procedure is an example of how to modify your

Programs. Suppose that Program 33 (which has a 100 ms mono
delay, a medium chorus, noise gate, EQ, distortion, and compression)
sounds close to what you want, but you want a 300 ms delay with low
feedback instead. Here's how to change it:

DATA 1) Use the Data wheel, or the Bank and Program selector
footswitches to select Program 33.

2) Press the Delay effect group button. The Delay group Status
LED begins flashing and the display reads:

11
Delay 3) Look at the front panel Delay groupings to locate the effect you
11-19 Mono 100ms
21-29
31-39
Mono 200ms
Mono 250ms want. In this case, you'll see that the 300 ms mono delays can
41-49 Mono 300ms
51-59
61-69
Mono 350ms
Mono 400ms be found between 41 and 49 in the Delay (not Multi-Delay)
71-79 Mono 500ms
Group.

DATA 4) Use the Data wheel to scroll until the the display reads:

41
.

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NOTE: When you change the selected Parameter from the stored
value, a decimal point appears in the bottom right corner of the
display and the 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. The Effect Group buttons also toggle the effects on
and off with each successive press of the button.

When you're editing Programs, be sure to pay attention to the flashing

Status LEDs. This helps you keep track of where you are in the menus.

IMPORTANT: If you want to store your custom Program so you

can use it later, follow the procedure below.

Storing Programs
The FX7 helps you remember whether or not you've stored the
Program you're working on by lighting the Store LED under the bot-
tom right corner of the display when the selected Program has been
edited.

Remember that if you change any settings in a Program, you have to

store the Program into a User memory location. Otherwise, all your
changes will be lost.

To store a Program into a memory location:

1) Press the Store button. The Store LED begins flashing and the
User Store User LED lights (if not lit already).

DATA 2) Use the Data wheel to select the User location where you want
to store the Program.

3) Press the Store button again to store the Program in the loca-
User Store tion you selected.

After the storing procedure is complete, the FX7 returns to normal

operation at the new Program location.

NOTE: Factory Programs can't be overwritten. When you modify

a factory Program and store it in memory, the Program is stored in
the corresponding number location in the User Program section.

Bypassing
The FX7's bypass functions are very simple.

To bypass individual effects:

1) From Program mode, decide which effect you want to bypass

and press its Select button twice. The display reads:

--
.

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Press the effect Select button to toggle the effect in and out of bypass
mode.

REMEMBER: The decimal point indicates that the value shown in

the display is not the stored value.

To bypass the selected Program:

1) Press the currently selected Program footswitch on the pedal-

board. The footswitch's Status LED flashes and the display
reads:

bp
The Program selector footswitch toggles the FX7 in and out of bypass
mode.

A Word About Mono Operation

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:

• If only one output cable is connected, the FX7 switches to mono

mode. Otherwise, it operates in stereo.

Using A Controller With The FX7

The FX7 is able to respond to most volume pedal outputs or 0/+5v
controller pedals to control the wah and volume effects in real time.
To set up the FX7 for this application:

1) Disconnect the power to the FX7.

2) Connect the output or the 0/+5v control output of a volume-

type controller pedal (such as the DOD FX17) to the Volume /
Wah controller input on the rear panel of the FX7.

3) Sweep the pedal through its entire range a few times to cali-
brate the pedal.

If the Wah is active in any Program, the controller becomes a wah

pedal. Otherwise, it acts as a volume control.

REMEMBER: If you want to use a controller pedal with the FX7,

make sure the pedal is connected to the FX7 before you apply
power. It is also important to note that the controller's pedal posi-
tion affects all Programs, even after you change Programs. If a
Program doesn't sound the way you saved it, check the position of
the controller pedal.

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About the FX7's Effects

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. For example, Distortions, Tremolos,
Detuners, and Pitch Shifters are not shown because their Module names are rel-
atively self explanatory. The Fast Swell and Slow Swell Gates have attack times
of 500 ms and 1000 ms respectively.

The FX7 effects include:

EQUALIZERS

EQ# 1 2 3 4 5 6

Name Frq1/Gain1 F2/G2 F1/G1 F2/G2 F1/G1 F2/G2 F1/G1 F2/G2 F1/G1 F2/G2 F1/G1 F2/G2

Low Boost 100/8 6.3k/0 175/8 6.3k/0 275/8 6.3k/0 - - - - - -

Mid Boost 800/8 8k/0 1.25k/2 8k/0 2.2k/8 8k/0 - - - - - -
High Boost 1.6k/-3 3.4k/8 1.9k/-3 4.7k/10 2.2k/-5 8.5k/15 - - - - - -
Mid Cut 250/6 2.5k/4 500/6 4k/6 800/6 6.3k/9 150/9 2.5k/4 250/6 4k/8 400/6 5k/9

CHORUSES

Chorus # 1 2 3 4

Name Speed/Level Speed/Level Speed/Level Speed/Level

Slow 0.1/25 0.15/25 0.1/50 0.15/50

Medium .25/25 .35/25 .25/50 .30/50
Fast 2.0/25 3.5/25 2.0/50 3.5/50

FLANGERS

Flanger # 1 2 3 4

Name Speed/Fback Speed/Fback Speed/Fback Speed/Fback

Slow .1/40 .15/40 .15/50 .2/50

Medium .3/50 .35/50 .40/60 .40/60
Fast .7/60 .8/60 1.0/75 1.0/80

PHASERS

Phaser # 1 2 3 4

Name Speed/Fback Speed/Fback Speed/Fback Speed/Fback

Slow .1/60 .1/70 .15/80 .15/80

Medium .25/60 .25/70 .45/70 .45/80
Fast .9/40 1.0/50 1.5/50 2.0/60

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MONO DELAYS

Delay # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Name fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level

100 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50
200 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50
250 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50
300 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50
350 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50
400 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50
500 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50

PONG DELAYS

Delay # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Name fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level

100/200 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50
150/300 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50
200/400 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50
250/500 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50

TAP DELAYS

Delay # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Name fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level fback/level

100/200 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50
200/300 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50
300/400 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50
400/500 0/15 0/30 0/50 15/15 15/30 15/50 30/15 30/30 30/50

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Factory Program List

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

01- Big Solo Guitar Solo Distortion w/ Chorus, Delay, and Reverb
02- Heavy Crunch Heavy Rhythm Distortion w/ Reverb
03- Comp Clean Compressed Clean w/ Chorus, Delay, and Reverb

11- Dist/Pitch Distortion with Pitch Shift 1 Octave down

12- Dirt Rhythm Light Distortion for Rhythm Guitar
13- Super Phaser Distortion w/ Phaser, Delay, and Reverb

21- Razor Rhythm Heavy Rhythm Distortion w/ Detune

22- Detune Clean Bright Clean w/ Detune, Delay, and Reverb
23- Grunge Solo Solo Distortion w/ Delay and Reverb

31- Octave Crunch Distortion w/ Pitch Shift, Slap Delay, and Reverb
32- Rock Rhythm Rhythm Distortion w/ Hall Reverb
33- Rhythm Grit Light Overdrive w/ Slap Delay

41- Clean Flange Clean Tone w/ Flange and Delay

42- Anarchy Punk Distortion
43- Modulator Heavy Modulating Chorus w/ Delay and Reverb

51- Old West Clean Tremolo

52- Pedal Steel Pedal Steel Guitar w/ Pitch Shift
53- Country Swell Country Style Steel Guitar

61- Dirty Wah Distortion w/ Wah

62- Bright Rhythm Distortion w/ Light Chorus and Slap Delay
63- Edge Rhythm Distortion w/ Detune and Reverb

71- Slap Rhythm Overdrive w/ Chorus, Slap Delay, and Reverb

72- Dark Bite Dark Rhythm w/ Delay and Reverb
73- Clean Room Clean Tone w/ Chorus and Room Reverb

81- Bright Overdrive Rhythm Tone w/ Room Reverb

82- Rhythm 3rds Distortion w/ Pitch Shift 3rd up and Reverb
83- Clean Swell Clean Volume Swell w/ Chorus, Delay, and Reverb

91- Mega Phase Heavy Distortion w/ Phaser and Reverb

92- Spring Room Clean Spring Style Reverb Tone
93- Synth Guitar Volume Swell Distortion w/Pitch, Delay, and Reverb

Specifications
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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FX7 Block Diagram

Jam-A-Long

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RAM

Input Input
Buffer Left
Out
Compressor Pre- De-
Attn A/D DSP D/A Output
Emphasis Emphasis
signal processing

Multiplex
Right
Out
Distortion

Micro
Controller
Head
µ Pot Phone

LEDs Switches

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Manufactured in the U.S.A.

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