Rocktron Silver Dragon User manual

Copyright © 2004 GHS Corporation
All Rights Reserved.
Your Silver Dragon™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 guide-
lines 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 13VAC 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 apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been
dropped.
DO NOTATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSON-
NELSHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY. DO NOTMAKEANY
INTERNALADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENTATANY
TIME OR TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ATANY
TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE
WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENTAS WELLAS CAUSING ASHOCK
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 Continued....

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron
Silver Dragon.
Rocktron’s Silver Dragon is a unique distortion unit
that combines the best of both worlds – tube and analog
solid state distortion. For that tube sound you love, the
Silver Dragon rams a 12AX7. The first mode, called
AWAKEN, drives the tube sound. SHREIK controls
the treble while ROAR provides low end control. FIRE
handles the initial distortion drive level of the 12AX7.
The second mode, called SLAYER, features a mixed-in
combination of the 12AX7 distortion with the solid
state distortion driving the tube together. Slayer IN-
TENSITY changes the character, sustain and attack
properties, which together enhance articulation.
BREATH control is for the symmetry of the solid state
distortion which affects the “feel” of the distortion.
Output level control is also provided.
Get your tube and your solid state in one package as
you slay with this dragon.
Enjoy

Connection 1

Connection 2 -

Descriptions

Awaken Footswitch - to turn on or “activate” the Silver Dragon press this
switch.
Awaken LED - this LED will light when the Silver Dragon is active - press
the Awaken Footswitch (see point 1) to activate the Silver Dragon.
Fire Control - This control is a “global” control and adjusts the initial
distortion of the built-in 12ax7 tube. Turning the knob clockwise will increase
the amount of distortion. Turning the knob counter-clockwise will decrease
the amount of distortion.
Shriek Control - This control is a “global” control and adjusts the overall
treble frequencies. Turning the knob clockwise will increase the amount of
treble. Turning the knob counter-clockwise will decrease the amount of treble.
Roar Control - This control is a “global” control and adjusts the overall bass
frequencies. Turning the knob clockwise will increase the amount of bass.
Turning the knob counter-clockwise will decrease the amount of bass.
Tube Cover Plate - The 12ax7 tube is located under this plate.
Slayer Intensity Control - This control changes the “character” of the attack
properties magnifying string attack. This control is only available when the
Slayer mode is selected using the footswitch (see point 10)Turning the control
clockwise will increase the amount of Intensity. Turning the control counter-
clockwise will decrease the amount of Intensity.
Slayer Breath Control - This control adjusts the symmetry off-set of the
distortion. This control is only available when the Slayer mode is selected
using the footswitch (see point 10). Turning the control clockwise increases
the symmetry off-set of the distortion. Turning the control counter-clockwise
decreases the symmetry off-set of the distortion.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Descriptions

Level Control - This control is a “global” control and adjusts the overall
output of the pedal. Turning this control clockwise will increase the
output level of the pedal. Turning this control counter-clockwise will
decrease the output level of the pedal..
AC13V Input - Plug the included 13-Volt AC adapter to power the Silver
Dragon.
Input - Using a standard guitar cable with a 1/4” jack, plug your guitar
into this jack.
Output - Using a standard guitar cable with a 1/4” jack, plug into your
amplifier.
Slayer LED - when lit this LED indicates if the Slayer mode is engaged.
Slayer Footswitch - to engage the Slayer Mode Press this switch. Note
that the Slayer mode can only be engaged if the pedal is in Awaken
Mode.
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10
11
12
13
14
Descriptions Continued

Specifications
Maximum Input
Input Impedance
Current Consumption
Power Requirements
+8dBu
470K
25mA
1A 13VAC
* CE Approved *
Hints and Tips:
Here are some setup suggestions that will help make your Silver Dragon come alive
for you.....
The Silver Dragon will allow you to have three modes - Clean, Crunch and Lead.
1) Before using the Silver Dragon, adjust your amplifier for the best CLEAN sound
you can get with your guitar. This will be the clean sound you will return to after
using the Dragon.
2) Set the Silver Dragon controls to start with...you can experiment later...
FIRE = 11:00 O’Clock
SHRIEK = 12:00 O’Clock
ROAR = 1:00 O’Clock
SLAYER INTENSITY = 9:00 O’Clock
BREATH = 9:00 O’Clock
LEVEL = 9:00 O’Clock
3) Start out with the SLAYER mode “OFF” and press AWAKEN “ON”.
You should have a good crunch happening....at this point fee free to adjust the
SHRIEK and ROAR to your taste.

4) Now try the SLAYER mode.....you should be rocking now!
Note - SLAYER mode has tons of gain, but as you will hear a little goes very far.
Setting it to start at 9:00 O’clock will give you the best GAIN vs... HISS produced
at the output.
Note - BREATH Control: The Breath control has a very subtle yet noticeable effect
on the “feel” of the distortion while playing solos. This control actually changes the
symmetry of the wave form. Aguitar produces sine waves. A SINE WAVE is like a
circle that has been cut in half with one half going up and the other half going
down. The half going up is know as the positive excursion and the half going down
is called the negative excursion. The Breath control allows the negative portion of
the wave form to become larger than the positive portion. This allows more
harmonics to be produced as it drives the tube. If you turn the Breath control full
counter clockwise the distortion will be symmetrical. Both positive and negative
portions are equal size.
As you turn the Breath control clockwise the negative portion will begin to increase
in size, this causes the negative portion to begin distorting before the positive
portion thus creating asymmetrical distortion. This is what adds the “character” or
“feel” in many expensive tube amplifiers. This is something that most seasoned
guitar players can feel.
It is something that is a relationship between the way the tube reacts with your given
playing style. Please experiment and have fun slaying the beast with the Silver
Dragon......

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Rocktron - A Division of GHS Corporation
2813 Wilber Ave
Battle Creek MI 49015
USA
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Email: [email protected]
www.rocktron.com
2004-0001
Rev. 03/08/04
The Rocktron, Silver Dragon, Tube Multi-Distortion, Multi-Distortion names and
logos, this pedal’s shape, design and graphics and this manual’s layout, descriptions
and designs are TM, C and R - GHS Corporation, Battle Creek, MI 49015 - -
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