Donner EXTREME DRIVER User manual

The Extreme Driver is inspired by the
legendary japan-made orange distortion
pedal and its famous mods. Combing
iconic rock distortion sound, wide
dynamic range and flexible controls, this
pedal gives you a wide tone arsenal
ranging from smooth leads to golden
1980s rhythms.
Introduction
Overview
Owner’s Manual
Precautions
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a convenient
place for future reference.
Power Supply
Always use a DC 9V center negative AC
adapter. Use of an adapter other than
that specified could damage the unit or
cause malfunction and pose a safety
hazard.
Always connect the AC adapter to an
AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage
required by the adapter.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the AC
outlet when during lightning storms or
not using the unit for an extended
period.
Connections
Always turn off the power before
connecting or disconnecting. Make sure
to disconnect all cables and AC adapter
before moving the unit. This will help
prevent malfunction and damages.
Environment Considerations
Avoid using the unit in any of the
following conditions that could cause
malfunction:
●Extremely hot or cold places
●Under direct sunlight
●Magnetic fields
●Near heaters and other heat sources
●Sandy or dusty places
●Places that are extremely humid or
exposed to splashing water
●Places with lots of vibrations
Electrical Interference
●Inspired By Classics And More
The Extreme Driver is inspired by the
legendary Japan-made orange
distortion and its famous mods, bringing
you the iconic rock distortion sound that
has been famous since late 1970s.
●Easy Controls, Wide Flexibilities
The Extreme Driver features an easy-to-
use three-knob tone control: LEVEL
(output volume), TONE (brightness) and
GAIN (distortion amount) for using in
different scenarios. Each knob gives you
a wide control range.
Devices that are very susceptible to
interference or that emits powerful
electromagnetic waves (e.g. radios and
TVs) should not be placed near this unit,
as interference could occur.
Electromagnetic interference could
cause malfunction and could corrupt or
destroy data.
Always operate this unit at a suitable
distance from these devices.
Handling
Do not apply excessive force to the
switches and other controls, exposing
the unit to strong impacts, which could
cause it to break.
Do not put foreign objects or liquids into
the unit.
Never open the case or attempt to
modify the product in any way since this
can result in damage to the unit.
Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.

Connections & Controls
●3-way Tone Switch
The Extreme Driver offers a the 3-way
selector for choosing from three sound
types for satisfying different musicians:
TUBE: Smooth, tube-like “E-mod” style
sound
ULTRA: Powerful, edgy “U-mod”
modern style sound
NORMAL: The original 1980’s “Classic
Rock Distortion” sound
● Carefully Selected Components
The Extreme Driver is designed and
built with carefully selected components
to ensure best sound quality and road
performance. The solid Aluminum-alloy
chassis ensures touring reliability, and
True Bypass design gives you a
transparent tone.
Features
●Powerful, rich distorted sound with
flexible 3-way tone selector
●Inspired by the iconic JP-made classic
rock distortion pedal
●Wide range tone controls suitable for
both vintage and modern players
●True bypass provides transparent
tone
●LED indicator shows the working
state
●Enduring, light-weighted Aluminum-
alloy chassis
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Specifications
Power Requirement: 9V DC center
negative
Current Consumption: 10mA
Dimensions: 42x93.5x52mm
Weight: 225g
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DC 9V Jack:
For power supply, use a 9-volt DC
regulated by AC adapter, 500mA
(plug polarity is positive on the barrel
and negative in the center).
LEVEL Knob:
Controls the output volume.
Tone Selector:
Selects from three modes:
TUBE: Smooth, tube-like “E-mod”
style sound
ULTRA: Powerful, edgy, “U-mod”
style sound
NORMAL: Classic, natural, original
1980’s sound
TONE Knob:
Controls the effect tone.
GAIN Knob:
Controls the distortion amount.
Input Jack:
1/4” mono audio jack, for connecting
guitar.
Output Jack:
1/4” mono audio jack, for connecting
to an amplifier.
Footswitch and LED:
Tap to switch the unit on/off. The LED
will lit up when the effect is on.
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