DOD Echo FX96 Analog Delay User manual

A Harman International Company
ECHO FX
ANALOG DELAY
96

WHAT THE FX96 DOES
The FX96 Echo Fx is DOD’s latest addition to its arsenal
of great delay effects. The FX96 is an Analog Delay
pedal that offers tape delay simulation at your feet. No
longer will you have to haul (and handle with care) the
bulky Echo tape machines of the past to the gig .And if
the “worn-out tape” characteristics of the old Echo
machines is the sound your looking for, the FX 96 gives a
Tape Quality control for changing the tonal quality of the
tape emulation.
CONNECTING THE FX96
Connect your guitar to the input of the FX96. Connect
the OUTPUT of the FX96 to your amp (or to the input of
another effects device). To eliminate the need for a 9-volt
battery, attach the DOD PS200R to the AC adapter jack.
The PS200R is a regulated supply that will not allow hum
into the pedal.
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
MIX (DRY/TAPE) The MIX (DRY/TAPE) knob controls the
mix level between the Dry and Effect level of the FX 96
Echo Fx. Turning the knob all of the way down, produces
all dry signal. Turning it all of the way up, produces a
100% wet effect.
DELAY TIME: The DELAY TIME knob controls the delay
time of the FX 96 Echo Fx. Turning the knob all of the way
up produces up to approximatley 800 milliseconds of delay
time.
REGEN/REPEAT: The REGEN/REPEAT knob controls
the amount of delay regeneration that is fed into the signal
of the FX 96. By turning the knob all of the way up, this will
produce more delay repeats. By turning down the
REGEN/REPEAT control down, this will produce less
repeats,
TAPE QUALITY: The TAPE QUALITY knob controls the
Low Pass Filter which is use to re-create analog tape
quality variances of the past. The higher the TAPE
QUALITY knob is turned up, the more “grainy” and Muddy
the tape quality becomes.
FOOTSWITCH: Switches the Echo effect in or out of the
signal path.
LED INDICATOR: Lights when the Echo is enabled, and
is not lit when the Echo is bypassed.
JACKS: Input, Output, AC Adapter (use the DOD PS200R
power supply only to eliminate the need for a 9 volt
battery).

OPERATION OF THE FX96
The FX96 can be operated in front of an amplifier or in an
effects loop. Since the order of the effects is very important,
they should be ordered as follows: 1) compression effects
(DOD FX84), 2) Wah/volume and envelope filters (DOD
FX17, FX25), 3) Distortion effects or preamps (DOD
FX102, FX69B), 4) EQ’s (DOD FX40), 5) chorus, flanging,
phasing, vibrato (DOD FX75C), 6) Delay and reverb effects
(DOD DFX98, FX 96).
To set up your own sound with the FX96, set all controls at
12 o’clock. Then adjust the DELAY TIME and
REGEN/REPEAT controls for the desired Delay time and
Delay repeats. Next, adjust the MIX (DRY/TAPE) control
for the desired amount of effect. Finally, dial in the quality
of the Tape delay by adjusting the TAPE QUALITY knob
control.

On the following pages, some examples of different types of
sounds are described, 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.
SLAP BACK DELAY
Use this setting when you you require a good old fashioned
slap back delay. This is an ideal setting for country guitar. It
gives a nice and short delay time (approximatley 100
milliseconds), and enough repeat to make that Tele sing.
GRAINY TAPE ECHO
If you are longing for the unique sounds of an analog tape
machine, this setting is for you. Utilizing the tape quality
control, can give you an accurate emulation the old grain
quality sound of echo tape when it becomes good and worn.
The Echo setting will provide you with just enough delay time
to make the delay sound out like and old tape machine.
LONG DELAY
To add depth and dimension to your playing, try this set-up
to to provide big delay that layers your sound with a longer
delay time and more repeats.

IMPORTANT NOTES
• The FX96 battery is in use whenever the INPUT jack is
plugged in. If you are not using the FX96, be sure to unplug
the cable from the 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 FX96 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 FX96 will void the warranty.
Should your FX96 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.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: DOD Electronics Corporation
Manufacturer’sAddress: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
declares that the product
Product Name: FX96
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
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