Rocktron Reaction Distortion 1 User manual

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Reaction Distortion 1
Instruction Manual

Your Reaction Distortion™pedal has been tested and complies with the following 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).
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
Copyright © 2009 GHS Corporation
All Rights Reserved.
Compliance

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 ap-
paratus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
This product is not equipped with a plug or cable. This pedal runs on a 9 Volt Battery, if a
9Volt DC adapter is the used please follow adapter manufacturer’s operation instructions.
Only used attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
Do not use this product with any case, stand tripod, bracket or table that is not specied 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 lightening storms or when unused during long periods of time.
Refer all service to qualied 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 apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
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 FOL-
LOW 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 32 F and
104 F (0 C and 40 C). This unit may not function properly under extreme temperatures.
Precautions

Introduction
Not just any distortion pedal, we call this the Rocktron
Reaction Distortion because you are gonna get a huge
reaction out of your audience with this one! This is
wall to wall gain with a full body slammin’ punch to
the gut distortion. Tone is our signature at Rocktron,
and we just signed your ticket with this stomp box!
For players who want the ultimate control over their
distortion, the Reaction Distortion is second to none!
It has an incredible amount of gain surrounded by a
super powerful and versatile EQ consisting of BASS,
TREBLE, MIDDLE FREQ (Center) and MID GAIN
controls, making it easy to dail up your individual
tone in a matter of seconds.
Rocktron’s Reaction Series pedals are built into a rug-
ged metal slim form factor chassis, taking up as little
space as possible on your pedalboard. The Reaction
Distortion is a TRUE BYPASS pedal: when you turn
it off…it is out of your signal path!
Control knobs for the Reaction Distortion include
GAIN, which controls the amount of distortion drive
you want. LEVEL controls the output volume of the
Reaction Distortion. LOW (outer control) provides

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Bass EQ. HIGH (inner control) handles the Treble
EQ. MIDDLE FREQ (outer control) takes care of
the Mid Center Frequency, while MIDDLE (inner
control) handles the Mid Frequency Cut/Boost factor.
That is one big load of control on this stomp box!
Rock your world and ours with the Reaction Distor-
tion. You will have more tone than you know what
to do with and when another player comes up to you
after your performance and sings the praises of your
tone, you will know that is exactly the REACTION
you were looking for!
The footswitch on the Reaction Distortion controls
On/Off status as shown by the LED indicator. Reac-
tion stomp boxes run on a 9V Alkaline battery, or may
also be powered by Rocktron’s DC OnTap Universal
Power Supply adaptor.

Descriptions

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LEVEL Control - This control determines the
overall output level of the pedal.
LOW Control - This control determines the
lowend bass of the EQ
HIGH Control - This control determines the
highend treble of the EQ
9VDC Input - This input jack provides 9VDC
power to the pedal from the Rocktron DC OnTap
9V power supply (sold seperately).METAL
MIDDLE FREQUENCY Control - This control
adjusts the midrange EQ sweep.
MIDDLE Control - This control determines the
midrange frequency of the EQ.
GAIN Control - This control determines the
amount of distortion. Turn right for more
distortion, turn left for less distortion.
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ON/OFF Leds - These LEDs shows if the pedal
is on or off. When the LED is lit the pedal is on.
When the LED is not lit the pedal is off.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT and COVER - The
9V battery can be found in this compartment.
INPUT Jack - Using a standard 1/4” guitar cable,
plug your guitar into this jack.
THUMB SCREWS for Battery Compartment.
Unscrew these thumb screws to access the battery
compartment.
FOOTSWITCH - Use this switch to turn on or off
the pedal. The On/Off Led will show you if the
pedal is on or off.
OUTPUT Jack - Using a standard 1/4” guitar
cable you can plug in another pedal from this jack
or plug directly into your amplier.
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Typical Connection

Specications
Maximum Input
Maximum Output
Imput Impedance
Output Impedance
Current Consumption
Power Requirements
Dimensions
Weight
8dBu
6Bu
1MΩ
1kΩ
20mA
9V Alkaline Battery or
Rocktron DC OnTap Uni-
veral Power Supply (sold
seperately). Negative Tip.
125mm x 78mm 61mm
5” x 3.25” x 2.5”
0.7kg
1.5lbs

How to change the battery:
To change the battery, remove the thumb screws on
the top of the pedal and remove the battery compart-
ment cover. Remove the old battery and replace it
with a new 9V Alkaline battery. Replace battery in
the same area as the old battery was located. Place the
battery compartment cover on the pedal and re-insert
the thumb screws.
Save yourself tons of money in batteries by using
the Rocktron DC OnTap Universal Power Supply
to power this pedal (sold seperately). The Rocktron
DC OnTap provides a constant ow of power to the
pedal, unlike a battery that will degrade over time.
The Rocktron DC OnTap Univeral Power Supply can
also power up to 20 pedals and can be used with both
110V and 220V power sources.
Check, www.rocktron.com for more information on
the DC OnTap and where to purchase.

Rocktron - A Division of GHS Corporation
2813 Wilber Ave
Battle Creek MI 49037
USA
www.rocktron.com
[email protected]
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rev. 7-27-09
2009.1