DOD ACOUSTEC User manual

WARNING
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 liquids 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 ground-
ing 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: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 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.
FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE:
Replace fuse with same type and rating only.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• this device may not cause harmful interference, and
• this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
• use only shielded interconnecting cables.
• operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be
avoided.

PLUG IN, TURN ON, JAM OUT.
Selecting programs
To select programs use either the footswitches (1), or the Up/down buttons (7). The first three
footswitches select programs, the last footswitch selects banks. To select a specific bank, continue
stepping on bank footswitch until the desired bank number appears in display (5). Then step on
footswitch 1-3 to activate program. Only user programs can be selected with the bank footswitch. To
select the Factory Presets you must use the Up/Down buttons. To make life easy, factory presets are
duplicated in all the user locations.
Editing programs
30 user slots have been provided for you to fill with programs of your own. Editing programs on the
AcousTEC has been designed to be efficient and simple. In order to change, add, or delete an effect
simply push the Effect Selector button (4), this selects the effect to edit, the currently selected effect
number will appear in the LED Display (5). Then use the Up/down buttons (7) to increment up or
down through the effects and effect values. When the desired effect has been found, press the Store
Button (6). When the Store Button (6) has been pressed, the store light will blink, this is the
AcousTEC asking where you would like the program saved. Use the Up/down buttons (7) to select
desired program number, press the Store Button (6) one more time to save. To remove a currently
active effect, press the Effect Selector button (4) twice and -- will appear, then press the Store Button
(6). This removes the effect from the chain. If the effect is currently bypassed press the selector but-
ton to activate
Bypassing
To bypass, simply press the Footswitch (1) of the program you are currently using . bp will appear in
the LED Display (5), this will bypass the AcousTEC completely. To re-engage the AcousTEC, press
any footswitch.
Tuner activation
To activate tuner, press and hold the Footswitch (1) of the program you are currently using. tu will
appear in the LED display (5). To tune, pluck string repeatedly and the second vertical row of LED’s
will show status of note, sharp or flat. The LED Display will show note value.
Factory reset
Caution this function will revert AcousTEC to factory default. All user programs will be
erased.
Hold down both the Compressor and Reverb buttons while powering up the AcousTEC. The display
will read rS. The AcousTEC has now reverted to factory default.
OPERATING THE AcousTEC

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: AcousTEC
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: February 23, 1998
European Contact: Your Local DOD Sales and Service Office or
International Sales Office
3 Overlook Drive #4
Amherst, New Hampshire 03031, USA
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
DOD Electronics
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah, 84070
Telephone [phone]
FAX [phone]
International Distribution: 3 Overlook Drive, Unit 4
Amherst, New Hampshire 03031 U.S.A.
FAX [phone]
AcousTEC is a registered trademark of DOD
Electronics
Copyright © 1998
DOD Electronics
Printed in U.S.A.
AcousTEC
ACCESSORIES FOR THE AcousTEC
Gig Bag VCC1 Volume
Continuous Controller
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 one (1) year. A Return Authorization
number may be obtained from DOD 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. 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.

INPUT,
OUTPUT,
AND ALL
THOSE
FUNKY
BUTTONS.
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7
8
9
10
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1. Program and bank selector footswitches These
footswitches provide access to the AcousTEC’s banks/programs.
2. Power adaptor input This is where the DOD PS200R power
supply is connected. Use only the DOD PS200R, other
adaptors may damage the AcousTEC, and void the warranty.
3. Controller Connect optional DOD VCC1 to have real time control
over volume levels
4. Effect selector buttons These buttons allow you to select the
effects you wish to use or bypass.
5. 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. In Tuner mode it
displays the note currently being played.
6. Store Button Use this button to store your custom programs in
the user memory location of choice.
7. Up/Down buttons These buttons scroll up/down selected
effects (edit mode), or up/down through banks/presets
(performance mode).
8. Input Knob Controls the input level from your guitar input.
9. Digital Notch Filter Attenuates selected frequencies in order to
control feedback.
10. Clip LED The clip LED lights when clipping occurs at the input
of the AcousTEC, To eliminate clipping, reduce the setting of
your guitar level, or adjust input knob. Allow the LED to light
occasionally with peak signals.
11. Output jack Connect cable from this jack to your amplifier input,
also doubles as headphone output.
12. Input jack Plug in your instrument here.
AcousTEC OWNERÕS MANUAL
MULTI EFFECTS PROCESSING
12

FACTTOORYYPPRESSETTSS
01- Bright Detune/Delay
02- 12 String Hall
03- Classical Hall
11- Big Strum
12- Live Room
13- Ping Pong Flange
21- Chorus Slap
22- Octave Down
23- Slide Lead
31- Dry and Compressed
32- Cowboy Tremolo
33- Bright Light Chorus
41- Very “Mod”ern
42- Slow Sweep
43- Deep Detune
51- Detuned Delay
52- Pscyhedelic
53- Triplets
61- Chord Swell
62- Tremolo Swell
63- 12 String Swell
71- Mid Scoop Detune
72- Big Arena
73- Chorus for Chords
81- New Phase
82- Modern Classical
83- Spacey Classical
91- Steel String Solo
92- A Fifth Above
93- Chorus Bounce
FX LISSTT
Master Level: 0-99
Noise Gate: 1-15
1-9: Increase gate threshold and hysteresis
10-12: Fast swell with increasing thresh. and hyst.
13-15: Slow swell with increasing thresh. and hyst.
Modulations:
C0-C9: Chorus, 3 slow, 4 medium, 3 fast.
F0-F9: Flanger, 4 slow, 3 medium, 3 fast.
P0-P9: Phasor, 4 slow, 3 medium, 3 fast.
t0-t8: Tremolo, Increasing speed, variable depths.
S0-S9: Pitch shifter, 12 down x3, 3rd down, b3rd down,
3rd up, b3rd up,12up X3.
d0-d8: Detune, 3@5 cents, 3@10 cents, 3@15 cents.
Delay: 01-99
Mono 01-59 100ms to 500ms increasing in 100ms steps,
increasing feedback and delay mix.
Multitap 60-99 100ms to 500ms increasing in 100ms steps,
increasing feedback and delay mix.
Reverb: 1-9
1-3: Room, 3 levels.
4-6: Hall, 3 levels.
7-9: Stadium, 3 levels.
Compression: 1-3
1: Low
2: Medium
3: High
Contour:1-15 (*need brief overview of ranges)
EQ Low:
-12 to +12 in steps of 2 dB.
EQ Mid: -12 to +12 in steps of 2 dB.
EQ High: -12 to +12 in steps of 2 dB.
DIGITAL/ANALOG PRESETS
18-2249-A

1.
Banks/Presets:
The left 3
footswitches pro-
vide access to
presets.
The far right
footswitch scrolls
up through
banks.
Safety Info:
Read all safety
instructions
before operating
AcousTEC
Input
Connection:
Insert 1/4” cable
from guitar to
AcousTEC input.
QUICKKSSTTARTT
Input Level:
Set your Input
level to 12 o’
clock, with the
Input Knob.
Power:
Make sure DOD
PS200R adaptor
is connected.
Output
Connection:
Insert 1/4” cable
from AcousTEC
output to amplifi-
er input.
4.
3.
2.
5.
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
PS200R
D.C. IN