Rocktron Reaction Octaver User manual

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Reaction Octaver
Instruction Manual

Your Reaction Octaver™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
There’s just something about an Octaver
that separates the men from the boys when
slinging a six-string (or seven-string). Get
your guitar sound another rung up the ladder
with an effect that is bold and a bit on the
psychedelic side.
Rocktron’s Reaction Series pedals are built
into a rugged metal slim form factor chassis,
taking up as little space as possible on your
pedalboard. The Reaction Octaver is a TRUE
BYPASS pedal: when you turn it off…it is
out of your signal path!
Controls include BLEND which controls the
Mix between the original input and the Low
Octave effect. HIGH FILTER controls the
overall Treble content of the effect. BASS
FILTER controls the overall Bass content of
the effect.

Introduction continued......
If you’re looking for that low down gritty
Octave effect, you’ll love the Reaction
Octaver. Experimenting with the HIGH
FILTER, LOW FILTER and BLEND controls
to nd anything between an octave down
effect to a quasi ring modulator effect is crazy
fun…and true bypass too!
The footswitch on the Reaction Octaver
controls On/Off status as shown by the LED
indicator. Reaction stomp boxes run on a
9V Alkaline battery, or may also be powered
by Rocktron’s DC OnTap Universal Power
Supply adaptor.

Descriptions

Descriptions continued.........
HIGH FILTER Control - This control the
overall treble EQ content of the effect.
BLEND Control - This control determines the
amount of octave effect to be mixed with the
original signal.
9VDC Input - This input jack provides 9VDC
power to the pedal from the Rocktron DC
OnTap 9V power supply (sold seperately).
BASS FILTER Control - This control
determines the overall bass EQ content of the
effect.
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.
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Descriptions continued.........
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
2dBu
4dBu
1MΩ
1K
20mA
9V Alkaline Battery or
Rocktron DC OnTap
Univeral 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 com-
partment 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 Rock-
tron 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]
tel: [phone]
rev. 7-27-09
2009.1