RFX SHOCKWAVE RFX950 User manual

RFX950
SHOCKWAVE
Instrument Preamp
RFX
Salt Lake City, UT
9/00
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal installation, use and service for a
period of one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser’s receipt.
The obligation of Rolls Corporation under this warranty shall be limited to repair
or replacement (at our option), during the warranty period of any part which proves
defective in material or workmanship under normal installation, use and service, provided
the product is returned to Rolls Corporation, TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PRE-
PAID. Products returned to us or to an authorized Service Center must be accompanied by
a copy of the purchase receipt. In the absence of such purchase receipt, the warranty
period shall be one (1) year from the date of manufacture.
This warranty shall be invalid if the product is damaged as a result of deface-
ment, misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, destruction or alteration of the serial number,
improper electrical voltages or currents, repair, alteration or maintenance by any person or
party other than our own service facility or an authorized Service Center, or any use
violative of instructions furnished by us.
This one-year warranty is in lieu of all expressed warranties, obligations or
liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ONE YEAR DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
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OWNERS MANUAL
S P K R S I M U L A T E
D R V 1 & 2
D R V 2
E D G E O U T 1
O U T 2
O N
D R V 1
12
1 0
G U I T A R P R E A M P R F X 9 5 0
P R E S E N C E
O F F
PWR
INPUT
OUTPUT
ALL RFX PEDALS FEATURE
• FET Clickless switching
• Heavy guage steel chassis
• Dual operation
• LED status indication
• Output jack doubling as Headphone output
• Easy-access battery compartment
• PC mount input and output jacks (provides stability)

Thank you for purchasing the RFX950 SHOCKWAVE.The 950 is a compact, dual
guitar preamp designed for a variety of modern guitar sounds.The unit features
two drive controls for distortion adjustment, an Edge control for the overall tone
adjustment, a presence control for high end sibilance adjustment, and a switch for
selecting either a 15 inch, 12 inch, or 10 inch open-back speaker cabinet sound.
When drive 1 is selected, the output is controlled by OUT 1.When both distor-
tions are activated, the output is controlled by OUT 2.To achieve the best results
from your RFX950, please read this manual carefully.We sincerely hope you
enjoy this product.
INSPECTION
1.Unpack and Inspect the RFX950 package.
Your RFX950 was carefully packed at the factory in a protective carton.Nonethe-
less, be sure to examine the unit and the carton for any signs of damage that may
have occurred during shipping.If obvious physical damage is noticed, contact the
carrier immediately to make a damage claim.We suggest saving the shipping
carton and packing materials for safely transporting the unit in the future.
2.Complete theWarranty Registration Card and return it to the factory.
DESCRIPTION
D R V 1 & 2
D R V 2
E D G E O U T 1
O U T 2
O N
D R V 1
1 2
1 0
G U I T A R P R E A M P R F X 9 5 0
P R E S E N C E
S P K R S I M U L A T E
1 5
B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T
F O O T P A D
1
F O O T P A D
2
I N S T R U M E N T
I N P U T
AC ADAPTER
I N P U T
O U T P U T
CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS
DRV 1:Adjusts the initial amount of distortion in the preamp.Turning this control
clockwise increases the amount of gain.
DRV 2:Adjusts the secondary gain stage of the preamp.Turning this control
clockwise further increases the amount of gain.
EDGE:This control is a band-pass filter adjustment.It adjusts the overall tone of
the distorted signal.Turning this control clockwise increases the high frequencies
or "bite" of the sound.
PRESENCE:This control is a high frequency boost control which adds crispness
to the distorted sound.Turning this control clockwise increases the amount of
presence.
OUT 1:Controls the overall signal level of the RFX950 when the unit is activated
and the DRV 1&2 LED is OFF.
OUT 2:Controls the overall signal level of the RFX950 when the unit is activated
and the DRV 1&2 LED is ON.
SPEAKER SIMULATOR:Selects the speaker size being simulated by the
RFX950.In the 15 position, a 15 inch speaker is simulated, the 12 position, and
12 inch speaker is simulated etc.
FOOTPAD 1:Switches the DRV2 gain stage on and off.
FOOTPAD 2: Switches the RFX950 between distortion and bypass modes.
CONNECTION
AC ADAPTER INPUT:For use with the optional ROLLS PS27 Power Supply;12
VDC, 150 mA, tip negative.
INSTRUMENT INPUT:1/4" phone jack for an instrument level signal.
OUTPUT:1/4" phone jack to be connected to another pedal, recording device, or
amplifier.
NOTE:Unique to the RFX series of effects pedals is the ability of the output jack
to be used as a headphone output.
SAMPLE SETTINGS
Heavy Rock Warm Solo
D R V 2
E D G E O U T 1
O U T 2
D R V 1
P R E S E N C E D R V 2
E D G E O U T 1
O U T 2
D R V 1
P R E S E N C E
Slight Edge Light Blues
D R V 2
E D G E O U T 1
O U T 2
D R V 1
P R E S E N C E D R V 2
E D G E O U T 1
O U T 2
D R V 1
P R E S E N C E
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The battery will need to be replaced when the unit will not switch on and off, or when the
DRV 1&2 and ON LEDs will not go completely out.
To change the battery, remove the battery compartment cover and replaced with a 9-volt
(alkaline preferred) battery.The battery cover should be put back in place with the
extending flange toward the output side of the pedal.
Completely remove the battery if the unit is being operated with an external power supply
(ROLLS PS27), or if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time.