digi-tech CROSSROADS User manual

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Warning
For your protection, please read the following:
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Do not use this apparatus near water.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
10. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
11.WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
12. Refer to labels on the unit, including bottom cover, or
other markings and pertinent information.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech®
Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, U.S.A.
declares that the product:
Product name: Crossroads™
Product option: all (requires Class II power
adapter that conforms to the
requirements of EN60065,
EN60742, or equivalent.)
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety: IEC 60065 (1998)
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.
Vice-President of Engineering - MI
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, U.S.A.
Date: November 22, 2004
European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service
Office or
Harman Music Group
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy,Utah, 84070 U.S.A.
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Congratulations and special thanks from DigiTech®for choosing
the Eric Clapton Crossroads™ Artist Series Pedal.
DigiTech’s philosophy for developing products begins with the desire
to provide every guitarist with the best-sounding, most creative tools
possible.To this end, our revolutionary Production Modeling™was
designed to help reproduce the studio and live sounds and effects of an
artist as heard on their recordings.This includes modeling the speaker
cabinets, microphones with their placements, pre/post effects, and the
recording engineer’s magic all in one pedal.
The Crossroads Artist Series Pedal was conceived in conjunction
with Eric Clapton and his long-time guitar tech Lee Dickson. Crossroads
models seven Clapton signature tones. From songs like “Badge” with its
swirling rotary speaker modulation, to “Layla” (Unplugged) with its
intimate acoustic tone, and of course,“Sunshine of Your Love” which
features Eric’s signature “woman tone”, Crossroads spans 30 years of
Clapton culture and tone.

Included Items
The DigiTech® Eric Clapton Crossroads™ Artist Series Pedal includes the
following items:
• DigiTech Eric Clapton Crossroads Artist Series Pedal
• Artist Series Pedal Gig Bag
• Eric Clapton Crossroads Artist Series Guitar Pick
• PS200R Power Supply
• This Owner’s Manual
• Battery Notice
• DigiTech Warranty Card
• DigiTech Brochure
Please make sure that all of these items have been included before you
get started.

1. LEVEL
Controls the output level of the effect.
Turn this knob clockwise to increase the
output level, and counter-clockwise to
decrease the output level.
2. CNTRL 1 (Control 1)
Controls different functions depending on
which MODEL is selected. See the Knob
Function Descriptions section on the
following pages for a more detailed
explanation of the CNTRL 1 knob’s
functions.
3. AC Adapter Jack
Connect only the included DigiTech®
PS200R (9V DC) power supply to this
jack.
4. CNTRL 2 (Control 2)
Controls different functions depending on
which MODEL is selected. See the Knob
Function Descriptions section on the
following pages for a more detailed
explanation of the CNTRL 2 knob’s
functions.

5. MODEL
This knob selects one of the seven
different signature Eric Clapton tones.
1.“Sunshine of Your Love”
2.“Crossroads”
3.“Badge”
4.“Layla”
5.“Lay Down Sally”
6.“Layla” Unplugged
7.“Reptile”
Please refer to the Knob Function
Descriptions section on the following
pages for a more detailed explanation
of each MODEL.
6. INPUT
Connect your instrument to this jack.
Connecting a guitar cable to this jack
supplies battery power even though the
Indicator LED may not be lit. To
prolong battery life, disconnect all cables
when not in use.
7. Pedal Release Pins
These two pins are spring-loaded hinges that
hold the pedal in place. Push these pins in
to release the pedal from the pedal chassis
exposing the battery compartment.
(See the Battery Replacement Diagram
at the end of this Owner’s Manual)
8. Pedal
Press the pedal to turn the effect on and off.
9. OUT 1 (AMP)
Connect this output jack to your guitar
amplifier.
10. Indicator LED
This LED indicates when the effect is
turned on. If the LED becomes dim or
does not light when using battery power
(with the cables connected), the battery
needs to be replaced.
11. OUT 2 (MIXER)
This output has been specifically designed
for use with a full range audio system. It is
designed to be plugged directly into a mixer
or recording device for optimal performance.

Knob Function Descriptions
MODEL 1.“Sunshine ofYour Love”, Cream – Disraeli Gears (1967)
Perhaps one of Eric’s best known songs from the Cream
years is “Sunshine of Your Love”. Eric achieved his now
infamous “woman tone” on “Sunshine” in a rather
unconventional manner. He began with running his amplifiers
as hot and loud as possible.He then rolled back the tone
control on his SG and engaged his wah-wah to a fixed
position. The midrange/treble boost from the wah
compensated for the lack of tone from the SG. MODEL 1
models this effect using the CNTRL 1 and CNTRL 2 knobs
to adjust the amount of distortion gain and tone respectively.

MODEL 2. “Crossroads”, Cream – Wheels of Fire, Live at the Fillmore (1968)
A pivotal moment in Eric’s career is the track “Crossroads”
from Cream’s live 1968 recording Wheels of Fire, Live at the
Fillmore. “Crossroads” was penned by Robert Johnson, Eric’s
most important guitar influence. Its electrified delta blues
form evolved from Eric’s days with the Bluesbreakers to the
power rock blues version heard on this performance. This
song features Eric’s famous soloing work that is still talked
about today. CNTRL 1 adjusts the amount of distortion
gain. CNTRL 2 adjusts the overall tone.
MODEL 3.“Badge”, Cream – Goodbye (1969)
For the song “Badge”, Eric used a rotary organ speaker
cabinet to get the swirling guitar effect heard in the breaks
between the verse and chorus. This sound was achieved by
overdriving the amplifier and by strategically placing two
microphones around the rotating speakers. These mic signals
were then panned in a stereo field. For this MODEL,
connect both the OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER)
outputs into two different amps or two channels of a mixer

panned hard left and hard right to hear the rotary speaker
modulation effect at its best. CNTRL 1 adjusts the amount
of overdrive gain for the guitar signal while CNTRL 2
adjusts the speed of the modulated sound.
MODEL 4.“Layla”, Derek and the Dominoes – Layla and Other
Assorted Love Songs (1970)
Eric’s most recognized guitar riff and song is “Layla”.
Recorded under the band moniker of Derek and the
Dominos,“Layla” features Eric on “Brownie”, his Fender®
Strat™guitar which he played through a tweed Fender®
Champ™amplifier. CNTRL 1 adjusts the amount of
distortion gain. CNTRL 2 adjusts the overall tone.
MODEL 5.“Lay Down Sally”, Eric Clapton – Slowhand (1977)
“Lay Down Sally” is a country style shuffle featuring Eric and
George Terry in a counterpoint guitar duet. CNTRL 1
adjusts the amount of distortion gain. CNTRL 2 adjusts
the overall tone.

MODEL 6.“Layla” (Acoustic), Eric Clapton – Unplugged [LIVE] (1992)
A pivotal moment in Eric’s career was his live acoustic
performance on the MTV™television series “Unplugged”.
Here Eric and his band unleashed a variety of acoustic
renditions of some of Eric’s most famous electric works,
including his hit song “Layla”. MODEL 6 transforms your
electric guitar signal into Eric’s vintage acoustic heard on this
performance. Connect both the OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT
2 (MIXER) outputs into two different amps or two channels
of a mixer panned hard left and hard right for stereo imaging.
CNTRL 1 boosts/cuts the dominant resonant body
frequencies modeled from Eric’s 000-42. CNTRL 2 adjusts
the reverb level being added to the signal.
MODEL 7.“Reptile”, Eric Clapton – Reptile (2001)
Eric’s title track on his 2001 release “Reptile” features a
classic Gibson®L-5 jazz guitar played through his custom
Cornell tweed combo. Some chorusing and reverb were
added during mixdown. CNTRL 1 adjusts the amount of
overdrive gain. CNTRL 2 adjusts the reverb level being
added to the signal.

Set Up Directions
Follow these set up directions before use:
1.Turn the volume down on the amplifier/mixer you are connecting to.
2. Connect the pedal output to the amplifier/mixer input. (Please refer
to the Connections Diagrams on the following pages.)
3. Connect the guitar to the pedal input. (Please refer to the
Connections Diagrams on the following pages.)
4. Connect the power supply to the pedal. (Please refer to the
Connections Diagrams on the following pages.)
5. Set the Crossroads™pedal’s LEVEL control to the minimum position.
6.Turn up your amplifier/mixer level to your desired listening level.
7.Turn on the pedal by pressing the pedal switch and gradually turn up
the Crossroad’s LEVEL control to the desired listening level.

Connections
The Crossroads™pedal features a single INPUT and a pair of outputs,
OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER). The two outputs give you the
option of running into one (mono) or two (stereo) guitar amplifier(s),
running directly to a mixing console (one or two channels), recording
device (L/R), or any combination of the two outputs. The OUT 2
(MIXER) output has been specially designed to faithfully reproduce
Eric’s studio guitar amplifier tones without having to use an amp.
(Please refer to the Connections Diagrams on the following pages.)
Crossroads Outputs Diagram

Connections Diagram (Mono Amp or Stereo Amps)

Connections Diagram (Amp and Mixer)
®
The dotted line represents
a Stereo Mixer Application
recommended for MODEL 3
MODEL 6 only.

Battery Replacement
1. Using the tip of a 1/4” guitar cable, push one of the release pins in on
either side of the pedal, and remove the pedal from the pedal chassis.
2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment and disconnect
the battery cable.
3. Connect a new battery to the battery cable and put it back in the
battery compartment. Make sure the battery cable does not interfere
with the spring or pedal switch arm.
4. Place one hole of the pedal over its corresponding pin.
5. Push the opposite pin in and lower the other side of the pedal into
place over the depressed pin. Release the pin. When the pedal is
properly fastened, both release pins are flush with the outer side of
the pedal.

Battery Replacement Diagram

Specifications:
• Controls - LEVEL, CNTRL 1, CNTRL 2, MODEL, On/Off Pedal
• Jacks - INPUT, OUT 1 (AMP), OUT 2 (MIXER)
• Input Impedance - 1 MOhms
• Output Impedance - 100 Ohms
• Power Supply - Included DigiTech PS200R or 9V Alkaline Dry Battery
• Power Consumption - 4.8 Watts (w/PS200R power supply)
• Battery Life - Approximately 4 hours (with continuous usage)
• Dimensions - 4 15/16”(L) x 3 1/8”(W) x 2 1/8”(H)
• Weight - 2 lbs.
• Included Power Supply
PS200R - 100 (100V ~ 50/60Hz)
PS200R - 120 (120V ~ 60Hz)
PS200R - 230 (230V ~ 50Hz)
PS200R - 240 (240V ~ 60Hz)

WARRANTY: We at DigiTech®are proud of our products and back-up each one with the following warranty:
1.The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this
warranty.
2. DigiTech 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. DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show
evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to DigiTech WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION,
where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of one year (this warranty is extended to a
period of six years when the product has been properly registered by mail or through our website).
A Return Authorization number may be obtained from DigiTech by telephone. 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. DigiTech 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 consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the product's main assembly is opened and
tampered with by anyone other than a certified DigiTech technician or, if the product is used with AC
voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer.
7.The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech neither assumes nor
authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product.
In no event shall DigiTech 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.
NOTE: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 supersedes all previous versions.

DigiTech®
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Sandy, Utah 84070
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Manufactured in the U.S.A.
Printed 5/2005
Crossroads™Owners Manual 18-1822-A
©2005 Harman International Industries, Incorporated.All rights reserved
DigiTech®, Crossroads™, and Production Modeling™are trademarks of the Harman International. All other product names,
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