Palmer PETIMEP User manual

USER´S MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
PETIMEP
Root Effects - tIMEPRESSOR

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the PALMER TIMEPRESSOR pedal.
This unique delay plus compressor combo provides an astonishing
range of echo sounds from classic doubling and slapback to a whole
new universe of unusual sonic spaces.
Utilizing old-school bucket brigade technology the analog delay sec-
tion is capable of perfectly recreating the natural warmth and lo-fi
vibe of vintage tape echoes with a maximum delay time of 700ms.
The compressor is switchable pre or post delay. This exclusive fea-
ture permits custom tweaking of the original and delayed signals for
startling new soundscapes. With its amazing possibilities and rich
tone the TIMEPRESSOR is for the adventurous and retro-minded alike.
PLEASE NOTE: Maxing out the delay time and repeat settings will re-
sult in signal degradation and noise. This is by no means a defect
and inherent in the pedal design which is all-analog using a bucket
brigade delay line. The benefits of this old-school technology are
the smooth coloration and increasingly diffuse decay of real-world
echo or a vintage tape unit. For pristine, high-fidelity repeats
use a digital delay.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1) Read these instructions before using this device.
2) Please comply with all safety warnings and keep these instruc-
tions in a safe place for future reference.
3) Follow all instructions.
4) Never operate the device near water or in a damp environment.
5) Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
6) Do not position the device near sources of heat such as fan
heaters, heat accumulators, ovens or other devices that generate
heat.
7) Use only the extensions/accessory parts recommended by the manu-
facturer.
8) If this device requires servicing, it should be serviced only
by qualified expert personnel. Service is required if the device
was damaged in any way, if fluids or objects have gotten inside the
housing, if the device was exposed to rain or moisture or if it
does not function normally or has fallen down.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS DEVICE YOURSELF. ALWAYS HAVE REPAIRS
CARRIED OUT ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT MAKE ANY
INTERNAL MODIFICATIONS OR CHANGES TO THIS DEVICE AND NEVER REPLACE
THE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
WARNINGS WILL EXPOSE YOU AND OTHERS TO THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
AND VOID THE WARRANTY FOR THIS DEVICE.
Because PALMER is constantly improving its products, the techni-
cal specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Existing products may be changed from time to time without prior
announcement.

PANEL DESCRIPTION
FRONT
1RATE
This controls the delay time up to a maximum of 700ms when fully
clockwise.
2REPEAT
This controls the number of delay repeats from a single slapback to
infinite oscillation when fully clockwise.
3TONE
This controls the tone of the delayed signal. Clockwise rotation
adds brightness, counterclockwise rotation increases treble roll-
off adding natural warmth. In center position the delayed signal
remains unaffected.
4MIX
This controls the wet/dry ratio of the original and delayed signals
from delay only (fully counterclockwise) to original signal only
(fully clockwise). In center position equal amounts of the original
and delayed signals are fed to the output.
5THRESHOLD
This controls the amount of compression from zero (fully counter-
clockwise) to maximum (fully clockwise).
6LEVEL
This controls the output level of the pedal from zero (fully coun-
terclockwise) to unity (center position) to a massive boost (fully
clockwise).
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7FOOTSWITCH
This toggles the pedal on/off. When off the pedal’s circuitry is
completely removed from the signal path (true bypass).
8LED
When lit the pedal is on. This also serves as a battery level indi-
cator.
REAR
9IN
Using a quality instrument cable with 1/4” plugs connect your gui-
tar to this jack.
10 9V DC INPUT
Connect an optional 9V DC power supply to this socket. For details
please refer to “POWER REQUIREMENTS”.
11 PRE/POST PUSHBUTTON
This switches the compressor before (pre) or after (post) the delay
providing unique control of the delay trail level and decay.
12 OUT
Using a quality instrument cable with 1/4” plugs connect this jack
to the input of your guitar amplifier or the next stompbox in your
signal chain.
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FRONT AND REAR PANEL
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INSERTING/REPLACING A BATTERY
The Battery is of the 6LF22 blocktype (9Volts). A quick access com-
parement for easy battery replacement is located at the bottom of
the unit. Always remember to unplug your guitar cord from the Input
of the pedal to prolog battery life. Some battery drain may occur
when the unit is plugged in, even if it is bypassed.
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3 4 1Pull the holder
2Open the cover
3Insert the battery
(observe correct
polarity)
4Close the holder
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POWER REQUIREMENTS
● Battery: Standard 9V battery
● Power consumption: 20 mA
● External power supply:
9V DC (regulated), 50 mA minimum
5.0 x 2.1 mm barrel style connector, center negative
SPECIFICATIONS
Product type: effect
Type: delay + compressor pedal for
guitar
Inputs: 1
Input Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") jack
Input Impedance: 1M ohms
Outputs: 1
Output Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") Jack
Output Impedance: 100k ohms
Residual Noise: - 85 dB
Controls: rate, repeat, tone, mix, thresh-
old, level, pre/post, footswitch
Indicator: power/battery status low (LED)
Power Supply: 9 V block, external power supply
Power Consumption: 20mA
Cabinet: sheet steel, powder coated
Dimensions (W x H x D): 120 x 60 x 140 mm
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
If your Adam Hall branded hardware product fails to work as war-
ranted above, your sole and exclusive remedy shall be repair or
replacement. Adam Halls’ maximum liability under this limited war-
ranty is expressly limited to the lesser of the price you have paid
for the product or the cost of repair or replacement of any hard-
ware components that malfunction in conditions of normal use.
Adam Hall is not liable for any damages caused by the product or
the failure of the product, including any lost profits or savings
or special, incidental, or consequential damages. Adam Hall is not
liable for any claim made by a third party or made by you for a
third party.
This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought,
or claims are made, under this Limited Warranty or as a tort claim
(including negligence and strict product liability), a contract
claim, or any other claim, and cannot be rescinded or changed by
anyone. This limitation of liability will be effective even if you
have advised Adam Hall of an authorized representative of Adam Hall
of the possibility of any such damages, but not, however, in the
event of claims for damages in connection with personal injuries.
This manufacturer’s warranty grants you specific rights; depend-
ing on jurisdiction (nation or state), you may be be entitled to
additional claims. You are advised to consult applicable state or
national laws for a full determination of your rights.
REQUESTING WARRANTY-SERVICE
To request warranty service for the product, contact Adam Hall or
the Adam Hall authorized reseller from which you purchased the
product.

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
These devices meet the essential requirements and further rel-
evant specifications of Directives 2004/108/EC (EMC) and 2006/95/EC
(LVD). For more information, see www.adamhall.com.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT (WASTE ELECTRICAL
ANDELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)
(Valid in the European Union and other European countries with
waste separation)
This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that
it should not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end
of its working life. Please dispose of this product separately from
other waste and have it recycled to promote sustainable economic
activity.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they pur-
chased this product, or their local government office, for details
on where and how they can recycle this item in an enviromentally
friendly manner. Business users should contact their supplier and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This prod-
uct should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal
WEEE-DECLARATION
Your Palmer product was developed and manufactured with high
quality materials and components wich can be recycled and/or
reused. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equip-
ment must be disposed of separately from normal waste at the end of
its operational lifetime. Please dispose of this product properly
at a local collection point or special recycling centres and help
to protect our environment.

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BATTERIES AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries can be recy-
cled. Please dispose of them as special waste or return them to
your specialist dealer. In order to protect the environment, only
dispose of exhausted batteries.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENERGY CONSERVATION
Energy conservation is an active contribution to environmental
protection. Please turn off all unneeded electrical devices. To
prevent unneeded devices from consuming power in standby mode, dis-
connect the mains plug.

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MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
This manufacturer’s warranty covers all products distributed by
Adam Hall.
This warranty declaration does not affect the statutory warranty
claims against the manufacturer, but expands them with additional
warranty claims vis-a-vis Adam Hall.
Adam Hall warrants that the Adam Hall product you have purchased
from Adam Hall or from an Adam Hall authorized reseller is free
from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use for a pe-
riod of 2 or 5 years from the date of purchase.
The warranty period begins on the date on which the product was
purchased, proof of which must be produced (through presentation
of the invoice or the delivery note with the date of purchase) in
the event of a warranty claim. Should products of the brands named
above be in need of repair within the limited warranty period, you
are entitled to warranty services according to the terms and condi-
tions stated in this document.
This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser of
this Adam Hall branded product and is not transferable to anyone
who obtains ownership of the Adam Hall branded product from the
original purchaser. During the Limited Warranty Period, Adam Hall
will repair or replace the defective component parts or the prod-
uct. All component parts or hardware products removed under this
Limited Warranty become the property of Adam Hall.
In the unlikely event that your Adam Hall product has a recur-
ring failure, Adam Hall, at its discretion, may elect to provide
you with a replacement unit of Adam Hall´s choice that is at least
equivalent to your Adam Hall branded product in hardware perfor-
mance.

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Adam Hall does not warrant that the operation of this product will
be uninterrupted or error-free. Adam Hall is not responsible for
damage that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the in-
structions included with the Adam Hall branded product. The manu-
facturer’s warranty does not cover
- expendable parts (e. g., rechargeable batteries)
- products from which the serial number has been removed or with
a serial number that has been damaged as a result of an accident
- damage due to improper use, user error or other external reasons
- damage to devices operated outside the usage parameters stated in
the documentation included with the product
- damage due to the use of replacement parts not manufactured or
sold by Adam Hall,
- damage due to modification or servicing by anyone other than Adam
Hall.
These terms and conditions constitute the complete and exclusive
warranty agreement between you and Adam Hall regarding the Adam
Hall branded product you have purchased.

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EINFÜHRUNG
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Erwerb des PALMER TIMEPRESSOR!
Dieses einzigartige Delay mit Kompressor bietet eine erstaunliche
Palette von Echo-Sounds von klassischen Dopplungen und Slapback-
Echos bis hin zu ganz neuen Klangdimensionen.
Dank der klassischen Eimerkettenschaltung bietet die analoge Delay-
Sektion den von den alten Bandechos bekannten natürlichen und war-
men Lo-Fi-Vibe mit einer maximalen Delay-Dauer von 700 ms.
Der Kompressor lässt sich wahlweise vor oder hinter dem Delay ein-
binden. Dieses exklusive Feature ermöglicht die Bearbeitung des
unverzögerten oder des verzögerten Signals und damit überraschende
neuartige Sounds. Mit seinen faszinierenden Möglichkeiten und
seinem vollen Klang ist der TIMEPRESSOR für experimentierfreudige
Anwender und Traditionalisten gleichermaßen geeignet.
BITTE BEACHTEN: Werden Delay-Zeit und Wiederholungsanzahl auf
Maximum eingestellt, führt dies zu einer Verschlechterung des
Signals und einem hohen Rauschanteil. Dies ist keineswegs ein De-
fekt sondern typisch für diese voll analoge Eimerkettenschaltung.
Vorteile dieser Old-School-Technik sind der weiche Klang und der
mit der Zeit verschwimmende Sound eines natürlichen bzw. Bandechos.
Wenn Sie unverfälschte Wiederholungen in Hi-Fi-Qualität benötigen,
sollten Sie besser zu einem digitalen Delay greifen.
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WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
1) Lesen Sie diese Anleitung, bevor Sie das Gerät benutzen.
2) Befolgen Sie bitte alle Sicherheitswarnungen und bewahren Sie
diese Anleitung zu Referenzzwecken auf.
3) Folgen Sie allen Anweisungen.
4) Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser oder bei
Feuchtigkeit.
5) Verwenden Sie zum Säubern ein trockenes Tuch.
6) Stellen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Hitzequellen wie
Heizlüftern, Wärmespeichern, Öfen oder anderen Wärme produzierenden
Geräten auf.
7) Verwenden Sie ausschließlich vom Hersteller empfohlenen Erweite-
rungen/Zubehörteile.
8) Wenden Sie sich im Service-Fall immer an qualifiziertes Fach-
personal. Der Service-Fall tritt ein, wenn das Gerät in irgendeiner
Form beschädigt wurde, wenn Flüssigkeiten oder Gegenstände in das
Gehäuse-Innere gelangt sind, wenn das Gerät Regen oder Feuchtigkeit
ausgesetzt war oder wenn es nicht normal arbeitet oder herunterge-
fallen ist.
VERSUCHEN SIE NICHT, DIESES GERÄT SELBST ZU WARTEN. LASSEN SIE
REPARATUREN AUSSCHLIESSLICH VON QUALIFIZIERTEM SERVICEPERSONAL
DURCHFÜHREN. NEHMEN SIE KEINE INTERNEN MODIFIKATIONEN ODER ÄNDERUN-
GEN AN DIESEM GERÄT VOR UND TAUSCHEN SIE IN KEINEM FALL DIE INTER-
NEN ELEKTRISCHEN KOMPONENTEN. BEI NICHTBEACHTUNG DIESER HINWEISE
BESTEHT DIE GEFAHR VON STROMSCHLÄGEN, UND DIE GARANTIE FÜR DIESES
GERÄT ERLISCHT.
Aufgrund der permanenten Weiterentwicklung der Produkte durch
PALMER können die technischen Spezifikationen und das Design ohne
vorherige Ankündigung verändert werden. Veränderungen an bestehen-
den Produkte können von Zeit zu Zeit ohne vorherige Ankündigung
vorgenommen werden.

ANSCHLÜSSE UND BEDIENELEMENTE
VORDERSEITE
1RATE
Drehen Sie diesen Regler im Uhrzeigersinn, um die Delay-Dauer auf
maximal 700 ms einzustellen.
2REPEAT
Drehen Sie diesen Regler im Uhrzeigersinn, um die Anzahl der Wie-
derholungen von einem einfachen Slapback-Echo bis zu einer endlosen
Oszillation einzustellen.
3TONE
Über diesen Regler können Sie den Klang des Delay-Signals bearbe-
iten. Im Uhrzeigersinn gedreht wird der Klang höhenreicher, gegen
den Uhrzeigersinn werden die Höhen bedämpft und ein wärmerer Klang
erreicht. In der Mittelposition wird das Delay-Signal nicht bearbe-
itet.
4MIX
Dieser Regler steuert das Verhältnis zwischen dem unbearbeiteten
und dem bearbeiteten Signal zwischen reinem Delay-Signal (ganz nach
rechts gedreht) und reinem Originalsignal (ganz nach links ge-
dreht). In der Mittelposition werden Original- und Delay-Signal zu
gleichen Teilen über die Ausgangsbuchse ausgegeben.
5THRESHOLD
Über diesen Regler wählen Sie das Maß der Kompression zwischen Null
(ganz nach links gedreht) und dem Maximalwert (ganz nach rechts
gedreht).
6LEVEL
Über diesen Regler wählen Sie den Ausgangspegel des Pedals von 0
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(ganz nach links gedreht) über Nominalpegel (Mittelposition) bis zu
massivem Boost (ganz nach rechts gedreht).
7FUSSSCHALTER
Schaltet den Effekt ein/aus. In ausgeschaltetem Zustand ist die
Effektschaltung vollständig aus dem Signalweg ausgekoppelt (echte
Bypass-Schaltung).
8LED
Leuchtet, wenn das Pedal eingeschaltet ist. Die LED zeigt außerdem
den Ladezustand der Batterie an.
RÜCKSEITE
9IN
Schließen Sie Ihre Gitarre mit einem hochwertigen Instrumentenkabel
mit 6,35-mm-Klinkensteckern an diese Buchse an.
10 9V NETZTEILANSCHLUSS
Schließen Sie hier ein optional erhältliches 9V Netzteil an. Weit-
ere Details finden Sie im Abschnitt „STROMVERSORGUNG“.
11 WAHLSCHALTER PRE/POST
Über diesen Schalter legen Sie fest, ob der Kompressor im Signal-
weg vor (pre) oder hinter (post) dem Delay positioniert ist. Damit
haben Sie eine einzigartige Kontrolle über den Pegel und das Aus-
klingverhalten der Delay-Fahne.
12 OUT
Verbinden Sie diese Buchse mit einem hochwertigen 6,35-mm-Instru-
mentenkabel mit dem Eingang Ihres Gitarrenverstärkers oder dem
nächsten Gerät in Ihrer Effektkette.
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