digi-tech MAIN SQUEEZE User manual

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, for
other markings and pertinent information.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech
Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
declares that the product:
Product name: Main Squeeze
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 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as
amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
Vice-President of Engineering
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
Date: March 11, 2002
European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and
Service Office or
Harman Music Group
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah
84070 USA
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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 war-
ranty.
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 tam-
pered with by anyone other than a certified DigiTech technician or, if the product is used with AC volt-
ages 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.

The Main Squeeze Compressor/Sustainer is a high quality compressor
using world famous dbx®dynamics processing. DigiTech’s exclusive
AudioDNA™ technology gives you studio quality comression in an easy
to use stompbox design. Experimenting with the Main Squeeze controls
provides you a variety of application settings, from mild compression
that subtly quiets peak signals, to full on sustain for squeezing the last
drop out of each note during those great solos.
1. Level Knob
Controls the effect’s output level. Turn this knob clockwise to increase
the output level, and counter-clockwise to decrease output level.
2.Attack Knob
Controls the amount of attack and release of the compression effect.
Turning this knob clockwise gradually increases the attack time and
shortens the release time of the compression effect. Turning the knob
counter-clockwise, shortens attack and increases the compression
release time. Higher settings allow picking transients to be heard easier.

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3.AC Adapter Jack
Connect a DigiTech PS200R power supply to this jack. Use the proper
supply for your area’s Mains line voltage.
4. EQ Knob
Controls the boost or cut of high frequencies. Turn this knob clockwise
to increase the high frequency content, and counter-clockwise to
decrease the high frequency content.
5. Sustain Knob
This knob is used to set both the threshold and output gain of the
compression effect. Set between the minimum and the 11 o’clock
positions, you get mild to medium compression that limits the peak
input signals. Set between the 12 o’clock and max positions, you will
achieve greater sustain when balancing this control’s setting with the
Level control. You can also drive the input of an amplifier harder when
this control is turned up which may help to increase distortion.
6. Input Jack
Connect your instrument to this jack. Connecting a cable to this jack
engages battery power even though the Indicator LED may be off. To
prolong battery life, disconnect cables from the pedal when not in use.

7. Pedal Release Pins
These two pins are spring-loaded hinges that hold the pedal in place.
Push either pin in to release the pedal from the chassis, exposing the
battery compartment. (See battery replacement diagram.)
8. Pedal
Turns the effect on and off.
9. Out 1(Amp) Jack
Connect this output to your guitar amplifier.
10. Indicator LED
Indicates when the effect is turned on. If the LED becomes dim or does
not light when the cables are connected, the battery needs to be
replaced.
11. Out 2 (Mixer) Jack
This output features DigiTech’s CIT™ cabinet modeling technology, that
lets you run the pedal directly into a mixer or recorder input without
having to use a guitar amplifier.

Connections
The Main Squeeze has a single input (INPUT) and a pair of outputs
(AMP and MIXER). The two outputs give you the following options:
running into a guitar amplifier, or running directly to a mixing console or
recording device, or both. The MIXER output uses DigiTech’s advance
CIT™ cabinet modeling technology for an authentic guitar amplifier
sound without using an amp.
Follow these setup directions:
1.Turn the volume down on the amplifier/mixer you are connecting to.
2. Connect the pedal output to the amplifier/mixer input.
3. Connect the guitar to the pedal input.
4. Connect the power supply to the pedal (optional).
5.Turn the level control on the pedal to the minimum position.
6.Turn up your amplifier/mixer level to the desired listening level.
7.Turn on the pedal by pressing the pedal switch, and gradually turn up
the level to the desired listening level.

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 released pins are flush with the outer side of
the pedal.

DigiTech
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070
PH [phone]
FAX [phone]
DigiTech and X-Series are trademarks
of the Harman Music Group Inc.
Copyright - Harman Music Group
Main Squeeze Compressor/Sustainer
Owners Manual 18-1804V-A
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SPECIFICATIONS:
• Controls - Level, Attack, EQ, Sustain,
On/Off Pedal
• Jacks - Input, Out 1 (Amp), Out 2
(Mixer)
• Input Impedance - 1 MOhms
• Output Impedance - 100 Ohms
• Power Supply - 9V Alkaline Dry Battery
• Power Consumption - 4.8Watts
(w/optional 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 - 1.38 lbs.
• Optional Power Supply
PS200R - 100 (100V ~ 50/60Hz)
PS200R - 120 (120V ~ 60Hz)
PS200R - 230 (230V ~ 50Hz)
PS200R - 240 (240V ~ 50Hz)