DOD fx86 User Manual

WHAT

THE FX86B DOES

The FX86B creates a grinding wall of noise perfect for

harmonic corruption of the highest order.

The FX86B

emulates the death metal and grindcore sounds of Napalm

Death. Carcass, Brutal T

ruth, Pungent Stench, and others.

One advantage of the FX86B is it will oscillate when the

R.I.P . (LEVEL) control is turned up, allowing oscillation at

any amp volume. There is no distortion control. W

e just

maxed it out and tore it off!

CONNECTING THE FX86B

Connect your guitar to the input of the FX86B. Connect the

OUTPUT of the FX86B to your amp (or to the input of

another effects device you may be running).

T o eliminate the

need for a 9-volt battery, attach the DOD PS200R power

supply to the AC adapter jack.

FEATURES

LED indicator shows status of effect and battery condition.

Active switching for noiseless operation.

Easy access battery compartment.

Adapter jack for AC operation.

Rugged die-cast metal case.

Three year limited warranty.

Rubber non-skid bottom.

CONTROLS

R.I.P . (LEVEL): Matches the distortion level with original

signal level.

CAUTION: T

urning the R.I.P . (LEVEL) control clockwise

may cause some varieties of cats to gather and fight with

one another (this can easily be rehearsed for future

performances). T

urning the control counterclockwise can be

useful for a little midnight thrashing to avoid an encounter

with large numbers of law enforcement personnel.

GUTS (LOW): This controls the low end of the distortion

sound. T

urn it up to make your speakers groan.

PAIN (MID):

This controls the mid frequencies

of the distortion. By turning it down the low end becomes a

monster.

Turn it up and you will begin to feel the P

AIN!

SCREAM (HIGH): Controls the amount of high end on the

distortion. T

urn it up for brutal chainsaw pick attack! Note:

DOD will not be held responsible for any damage caused by

those “formally dead” who are suddenly awakened by the

FX86B.

FOOTSWITCH: Switches the distortion effect in or out of the

signal path.

LED INDICAT

OR: Lights when the distortion is enabled, and

is not lit when the distortion is bypassed.

JACKS: Input, Output, AC

Adapter (use the DOD PS200R

power supply to eliminate the need for a 9 volt battery).

OPERATION OF

THE FX86B

The FX86B is a high-gain effect designed to rattle bones,

(dead ones or live ones). This is not a pedal for the faint

of heart (or perhaps it is)! We

cranked the distortion flat

out and added three EQ control: GUTS (LOW), PAIN

(MID), and SCREAM (HIGH).

Alternate guitar or bass tunings aid in the quest to raise

the dead with music. T

ry tuning to C# (C#, F#, B, E, G#,

C#) or C (C, F , Bb, Eb, G, C).

This will give your guitar or

bass that mean tone. What more do you need? A

lobotomy!

When setting up the effect, use the R.I.P

. (LEVEL)

control to match the level of the distortion effect with the

level of the original input signal. The control should be

set so that there is a slight increase in level when the

effect is switched into the signal path.

The GUTS (LOW) knob controls the low-frequency (bass)

content of the signal (when the effect is on).

Turning this

control clockwise increases the low-

frequency content of the signal.

The SCREAM (HIGH) knob control the high-frequency

(treble) content of the guitar signal (when the effect is

on). This control adds more edge to your sound, allowing

your guitar sound to shatter glass (or at least sound like

it).

The PAIN (MID) knob controls the mid-frequencies and

can make your skin crawl if turned up. When it’s turned

down, it makes the GUTS (LOW) and SCREAM (HIGH)

controls even more effective.

On the following pages, some examples of different types

of sounds are shown, along with graphic representations

of how to set the knobs. Since good (or bad) guitar sounds

are a subjective matter, use these examples as starting

points to create your own sounds that meet your specific

tastes, or lack thereof.

This guitar sound is sure to destroy some speakers. The

dropped mids enhance the bass and highs.

This hard sound has a slight drop in the mids that gets the

point across instantly.

This sound is a wall of noise with an ultra low, low end and

blaring highs

IMPORTANT NOTES
• The FX86B battery is in use whenever the INPUT jack is
plugged in. If you are not using the FX86B, be sure to
unplug the cable from INPUT jack. This will prevent
unnecessary battery drain.

• Remove the battery whenever the unit is not going to be
used for an extended period of time. This will prevent
possible damage due to leaking battery fluids.

• If the FX86B fails to switch in or out, or the LED indicator
stays lit, the battery needs to be replaced.

• Use of any AC adapter other than the DOD PS200R will
void the warranty of this product.

• Unauthorized repair of the FX86B will void the warranty.
Should your FX86B require service, contact your DOD FX
pedal dealer for return / repair information.

DOD 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 through the original dealer,
where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of
three years. The company shall not be liable for any
consequential damage as a result of the product’s use in any
circuit or assembly.

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

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 performance of this
warranty due to causes beyond their control.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: DOD Electronics Corporation

Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product

Product Name: FX86B

Product Options: All (requires a Class II power

adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN 60065,

EN 60742, or equivalent).

Safety: EN 60065 (1993)

IEC65 (1985) with Amendments 1,2,3

EMC: EN 55013: (1990)

EN 55020: (1991)

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of

the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC

Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by directive

93/68/EEC.

DOD Electronics Corporation

President of DOD

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

Effective: August 26, 1997

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

DOD Electronics Corporation

8760 South Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah 84070

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

Printed 2/98

FX86B 18-0038-B

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