Rocktron Cyborg User manual

Copyright © 2007 GHS Corporation
All Rights Reserved.
Your Cyborg™ Digital Distortion pedal has been designed to comply with the fol-
lowing Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union:
Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Standard(s): EN55013, EN50082-1
This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on
how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources
of interference when properly used. Improper use of this equipment could result
in increased RF emissions, which may or may not interfere with other electronic
products.
To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all audio input
and output connections. This will help insure compliance with the Directive(s).
For more information about other Rocktron products, please see your local dealer or
one of our importers closest to you (listed on the Rocktron website - www.rocktron.
com).
Precautions
Read all instructions contained in this manual.
Keep these instructions
Heed all warnings
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean with dry cloth

Do not block any ventilation openings (if applicable). Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
This product is supplied with and runs on a 9VDC adapter.
Only used attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Do not use this product with any case, stand tripod, bracket or table that is not
specified by the manufacturer. Insure that the case, stand, tripod, bracket etc. is
properly adjusted and setup (follow all instructions). Extra care and caution should
be taken to avoid tip over and injury.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused during long periods
of time.
Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the appara-
tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been
dropped.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSON-
NEL SHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY. DO NOT MAKE ANY
INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT
ANY TIME OR TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID
THE WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS CAUSING A SHOCK
HAZARD.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between
32º F and 104º F (0º C and 40º C). This unit may not function properly under
extreme temperatures.
Precautions Continued....

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Cy-
borg Digital Distortion.
The Cyborg Digital Distortion is one of a series of “Digi-
tal Destiny” stomp boxes that break new ground in the
world of floor effects excellence. Simple to use, while
offering instant access effects, or satisfying those who
crave more complex control and the ability to create a
plethora of additional presets.
Rocktron has designed the Cyborg series around a
state-of-the-art Motorola® DSP engine. We’ve included
our HUSH® noise reduction technology, and provided
you with full bandwidth performance. We’ve cut no cor-
ners in the design of these digital stomp boxes.
Cyborgs are fully MIDI programmable and controllable
and Cyborgs can be chained together and controlled by
a single Rocktron MIDI controller.
Look for other Cyborg Digital Destiny pedals at your
Rocktron retailer.

Connection 1 - Standard Connection

Descriptions

PRESET/HUSH Threshold Knob - this control knob has two functions.
1) This knob allows you to select the “preset” you desire. Eight presets are
available with this control. As the knob is turned the LED under the selected
preset will light.
2) When the “Second Function” Switch is engaged (see point 8) this knob al-
lows you to adjust the HUSH Threshold of each preset (see section on built in
HUSH Noise Reduction for more information).
LED Display - see following page for detailed descriptions of display.
TYPE/BASS Knob - this knob has two functions
1) Allows you to select the desired “Distortion Type” for each preset. As you
turn the knob you will note that the LEDs in the LED display will light in order
from left to right with the following types:
Edgy Coils - (Great Single Coil Distortion)
Dirty - (Dirty Distortion)
Austin - (Famous Texas Distortion)
Crunch - (Kickin Bluesy Distortion)
Corrosive - (Hard edge Grind Distortion)
Stack - (Huge Amp Stack Distortion Tone)
Rectified - (Modern Heavy Distortion)
Armageddon - (Heavy Metal Distortion)
2) When the “Second Function” switch is engaged (see point 8) this knob allows
you to adjust the BASS frequencies of the Distortion Type selected.
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GAIN/MIDDLE Knob - this knob has two functions:
1) Allows you to select the amount of GAIN added to each preset. The Gain
structure is different on each of the 8 Distortion Types. This allows for a very
wide array of distortion tones. As you increase the GAIN the LEDs in the
LED display will light in order from left to right and stay lit. As you decrease
the volume of the GAIN the LEDs will turn off from right to left.
2) When the “2ND FUNCTION” switch is engaged to the Right (see point
8) this knob allows you to adjust MIDDLE frequencies of the Distortion Type
selected.
LEVEL/TREBLE Knob - this knob has two functions:
1) Allows you to determine the “volume” of each preset. As you increase the
volume the LEDs in the LED display will light in order from left to right and
stay lit. As you decrease the volume of the distortion the LEDs will turn off
from right to left.
2) When the “Second Function” switch is engaged (see point 8) this knob al-
lows you to adjust the TREBLE frequencies of the Distortion Type selected.
DC OnTap Power input - use the supplied Rocktron DC OnTap adapter to
power your Cyborg pedal. Plug into a standard wall outlet and follow all
safety precautions.
Input Jack - plug your guitar into this jack. See preceding pages for standard
connections.
2nd FUNCTION/STORE Switch - this knob allows you to switch in the 2nd
FUNCTION to access the second list of programming parameters. When the
switch is to the left the knobs control the PRESET, TYPE, GAIN and LEVEL
of each preset. When the switch is to the right the knobs control the HUSH
Threshold, BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE for each preset.
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In addition the 2nd Function switch must be to the right in order to store any
changes you have made with the SOLO/Store Switch.
Note: When the 2nd Function mode is active the LED DISPLAY will have a distinctive vibrating
look. Once you have finished using the 2nd Function it is recommended that you exit the 2nd
Function mode by switching the 2nd Function switch to the left. This will avoid any possible
overwriting of preset data. So Please remember:
VIBRATING LED DISPLAY = Unprotected data. [2nd Function active ready to store on com-
mand ]
STEADY LED DISPLAY = Protected data. [Pedal in Normal performance mode ]
ON/OFF - PRESET SELECT MODE - RECALL Switch and LED - this
switch has three functions:
o ON/OFF - this switch is used to turn ON and OFF the Cyborg Dis-
tortion. When the LED is lit solid (not blinking) the distortion preset is active.
o PRESET SELECT MODE - You can change presets on the Cyborg
Distortion using the Preset Select Knob (Point 1) or you can use your foot
to select the preset. To enter the PRESET SELECT MODE press and hold
the ON/OFF - PRESET SELECT MODE - RECALL switch for less than 2
seconds. The LED above the switch will now be blinking and you will be in
PRESET SELECT MODE. Then use the SOLO/STORE PRESET SELECT
switch to scroll through the presets.
o RECALL (Preset Recall) Once you have selected the desired
preset with the SOLO/STORE PRESET SELECT switch you will see the
ON/OFF PRESET SELECT - RECALL switch led blinking which indicates
that the Cyborg is ready to “recall” or activate the selected preset whenever
you want to. Once the PRESET SELECT - RECALL switch is pressed again
the CYBORG DISTORTION will RECALL the preset then exit the PRESET
RECALL MODE and return to the NORMAL operation MODE .
The ON/OFF - PRESET SELECT MODE - RECALL switch will now func-
tion as the ON/OFF function
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SOLO/STORE - PRESET SELECT SWITCH and STORE LED - this
switch has three functions:
o SOLO Mode - Each preset of the Cyborg Distortion has two
modes, Crunch mode and Solo Mode. When you turn ON the Cyborg Distor-
tion (Point 9) it is in Crunch mode and to access the Solo Mode you press this
switch. When Solo Mode is engaged the Store LED is lit.
Note, however, that all presets on the Cyborg Distortion can be overwritten. If you want to make the
Crunch preset a heavy solo preset and the Solo preset a very soft distortion you can do that by saving the
presets you like. [ Please read STORE Mode for more details. ]
Important note: Before you can STORE any changes the 2ND FUNCTION/STORE switch must be to
the right. The led display will have a vibrating appearance when 2nd Function mode is active.
o STORE Mode - Use this function to STORE (or save) changes
you have made to a preset. To operate the STORE function, press and hold
the SOLO/STORE switch down for 2 seconds. The leds will stop vibrating
and the SOLO LED will blink to indicate success. After this the display will
return to 2nd Function status as the leds will be vibrating.
o PRESET SELECT - Use this function to select a desired preset. To
enter the PRESET SELECT mode:
1. Press and hold the ON/OFF switch (Point 9) down for 2 seconds, the LED
above the SOLO/STORE switch will blink indicating you are in PRESET
SELECT MODE.
2. Now use the SOLO/STORE PRESET SELECT switch to select the desired
preset. You will note that the presets scroll from 1 through 8 in sequence and
then back to 1 again on the LED Display (Point 2).
Note that at this point the desired preset LED is now blinking along with the ON/OFF led indicating
waiting to recall status. To RECALL the desired preset you press the blinking ON/OFF switch All leds
will stop blinking and the desired preset will be active.
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Descriptions Continued