Rocktron SONIC GLORY User manual

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Sonic Glory Overdrive Instruction Manual

Copyright © 2003 GHS Corporation
All Rights Reserved.
Your Sonic Glory™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 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 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 lightening 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 NOT MAKEANY
INTERNALADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENTATANY
TIME OR TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTSATANY
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
Sonic Glory Overdrive Pedal.
The Sonic Glory Overdrive will add a new dimension to
your playing. This classic overdrive configuration will
add a wide range of tonal enhancements to your sound.
Need a little push over the top? The Sonic Glory will
make your amp’s built in distortion scream! Looking to
add some edge to your crunch tone ? The Sonic Glory
will provide that needed “bite” and “growl” that will
push the edge of the envelope!
The Sonic Glory is built into a super tough road worthy
extruded aluminium chassis. This pedal will stand up to
the abuses of time and road wear and tear.
The easy access battery compartment will make changing
batteries during a gig a breeze. We have also equipped it
with a super bright blue LED so you will know when the
pedal is on...it is also just plain cool!
Enjoy

Connection 1

Level Control - Adjusts the overall volume of the overdrive.
Turning the control clockwise increases the volume of the over-
drive. Turning the control counter-clockwise decreases the volume.
Tone Control - Adjusts the EQ range of the overdrive. Turning the
control clockwise increases the “high-end” or “brightness” of the
EQ. Turning the control counter-clockwise increases the “low-end”
or “warmth” of the overdrive.
Active LED - When lit the pedal is “active” or “on”
Gain Control - Adjusts the amount of distortion added to the signal .
Turning the control clockwise increases the saturation of the
distortion. Turning the control counter-clockwise decreases the
saturation of the distortion.
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2
3
4

Output Jack - Using a standard guitar cable with a 1/4” jack,
plug into the input of your guitar amplifier or next stomp box
On/Off Switch - This switch determines whether the pedal is
“active” or “bypassed” - When “active” the blue LED will be lit.
When bypassed the LED will not be lit
Input - Using a standard guitar cable with a 1/4” jack, plug your
guitar into this jack.
DC 9V Input - To use external power (not provided) use only a
9-Volt DC adapter
9-Volt Battery Compartment - to access pull on small tab labeled
“OPEN”. Replace with a new 9-Volt battery. Always remember
to unplug your guitar cords from the pedal to conserve battery
life. Some battery drain may take place when unit is plugged in
(even if the unit is bypassed).
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8
9
Left Side
Bottom
Right Side

Specifications
Maximum Input
Input Impedance
Current Consumption
Power Requirements
+10dBu
1M ohm
35ma
9VDC <=300ma
* CE Approved *
Hints and Tips:
An overdrive pedal is really the “secret tool” of many guitar players. Ever
wonder how a guitar player can make a guitar with 3 single coils sound
“huge” and sustain for days? Usually they have an overdrive pedal doing
the work!
The Sonic Glory’s circuitry has been engineered specifically to add
several different dimensions to your playing. Crank the gain up and select
a “lower” tone setting and you can make a guitar with single coils a
dynamic machine!
Looking for an awesome blues tone with an edge? Set the “Gain control”
slightly down with the “Level control” cranked up (set the “Tone control
to taste”) and your audience will cry tears of joy!
If you are playing with heavy distortion and you want to have a “tubey”
brown sound solo - crank the “Level” and “Gain” controls up (set the Tone
control to taste) and listen to it scream!
It is usually recommended that you place Overdrive and Distortion pedals
at the beginning of your signal chain - this will provide the most useful
range of tones.

Rack Gear:
Gainiac (preamp w/12ax7 tube)
Chameleon2000 (preamp w/multi-effects)
RepliTone MP(modelling preamp w/multi-effects)
Xpression (multi-effects processor)
Blue Thunder (bass preamp w/multi-effects)
Voodu Valve(preamp w/12ax7 tube and multi-effects)
Prophesy (our top of the line preamp with multi-effects)
HUSHSuper C (guitar noise silencing system)
Vendetta VP4 Preamp (All Tube 4-Channel Guitar preamp - 2 Rack Space)
Velocity100 (2x50W Stereo Power Amp for Guitar)
Stomp Boxes:
Rampage Distortion, Tsunami Chorus, Austin Gold Overdrive,
Vertigo Vibe Rotating Vibe Pedal, HUSHThe Pedal,
Short Timer Digital Delay, Big Crush Compressor
Deep Blue Chorus, Metal Planet Distortion
Silver Dragon Tube Distortion Pedal,
Black Cat Moan Wah Wah
Banshee Talk Box
Other Rocktron Products

Electric Guitar -Acoustic Guitar and BassAmplifiers:
Vendetta Head(100 W Head 4-Channels All Tube - MIDI Switchable)
Vendetta Combo (100W 2x12 Combo Celestion 90s all Tube4-Channel MIDI Switchable)
R80DSP (80W 1x12 Amp w/Digital Effects)
RT80 (80W 1x12 Amp w/Reverb & Built-in Tuner)
R120DSP (120W 2x10 Amp w/Digital Effects)
RT122C (120W 2x12 Amp w/Stereo Chorus, Reverb & Chromatic Tuner)
R50DSP(50 Watt 2x8"Guitar Amp w/Digital Effects)
R50C (50 Watt 2x8"Guitar Amp w/Reverb & Chorus)
R20 (20 Watt 1x8"Amp w/Reverb) R10 (10 Watt 1x6.5")
ACOUSTIC (60 Watt Acoustic Amp with Chorus & Reverb)
RA50DSP (50W Acoustic Amp w/Digital Effects - Wedge Shape)
RA30DSP (30W Acoustic Amp w/Digital Effects - Wedge Shape)
RB20 (Bass Amp 20W with 8" Speaker) RB30 (Basss Amp 30W with 10" Speaker)
RB60 (Bass Amp 60W with 12" Speaker)
RB100 (Basss Amp 100W with 15" Speaker)
Foot Controllers:
MIDI Mate (Midi Foot Controller) MIDI XChange(MIDI Footcontroller)
AllAccess (Midi Foot Controller ) HEX (Expression Pedal)
RMM900(7-pin Din MIDI Cable) RM4 (MIDI Controller for Vendetta amps)
RFS1 and RFS2 (Single and Double Latching Footswitchs for Rampage Amps)

Rocktron - A Division of GHS Corporation
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Battle Creek MI 49015
USA
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Email: [email protected]
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2003-0001
Rev. 02/01/03