Rocktron Sweet Spot User manual

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Sweet Spot
Instruction Manual
This pedal is:

Your Sweet Spot™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 © 2010 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 apparatus (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 manu-
facturer’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 prop-
erly under extreme temperatures.
Precautions

Introduction:
The Sweet Spot is like a xed wah.
Many of “today’s” players use a wah pedal to “accent” their overall
sound rather than using it specically to create the “wah-wah”
effect.
Unlike a wah -wah where you have to move the pedal around to
nd the tone you are looking for when playing, the Sweet Spot
allows you to dial in the exact tone you desire. You can then
access this tone by simply turning on and off the pedal using the
footswitch.
The Sweet Spot allows you to select from three different wah types
-NORMAL, CLASSIC and BASS. NORMAL is a more modern
wah frequency. CLASSIC is similar to the old vintage wah’s of
past. And BASS is a great selection to use for 7-String Guitars,
Guitars with low tunings or heavier gauge strings and awesome for
BASS players seeking that “edge!”
Then you use the SWEET SPOT knob to adjusts the wah frequency
of the selected WAH type.
The clincher is the MIX Control. This control allows you to add
a little of a lot of Wah effect to the main signal. Thus if you only
want to have a little bit of Sweet Spot “wah frequency” added to
your main signal you can mix it in using this knob. If you want
more - just turn the knob to the right and it is full on.
The tonal possibilities are endless with the Sweet Spot!

Descriptions
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Descriptions continued.........
WAH Control - NORMAL, CLASSIC and BASS al-
lows you to select the wah “TYPE” to be added to the
signal.
NORMAL is a more modern wah frequency.
CLASSIC is similar to a vintage wah frequency.
BASS is ideal for 7-String Guitars, low tunings or for
BASS
SWEET SPOT Control: Adjusts the wah frequency of
the selected WAH type.
9VDC Input - This input jack provides 9VDC power
to the pedal from the Rocktron DC OnTap 9V power
supply (sold separately).
MIX Control -Adjusts the amount of Wah Effect
added to the main signal. Turning the knob to the
right adds more wah to the main signal. Turning the
knob to the left only adds less wah to the signal.
ON/OFF Led - This LED shows if the pedal is on or
off. When the LED is light the pedal is on. When the
LED is not light the pedal is off.
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Descriptions continued.........
INPUT Jack - Using a standard 1/4” guitar cable, plug
your guitar into this jack.
OUTPUT Jack - This jack provides the summed out-
put of the effect. Use a 1/4” guitar cable to plug into
the next effect or into a guitar amplier.
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.
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Typical Connection

Specications
Maximum Input
Maximum Output
Input Impedance
Output Impedance
Current Consumption
Power Requirements
Dimensions
Weight
3.8dBu
5.8dBu
1MΩ
100Ω
15mA
9V Alkaline Battery or
Rocktron DC OnTap Uni-
versal Power Supply (sold
separately). Negative tip.
95mm x 120mm x 56mm
3.75” x 4.75” x 2.25”
450g
15.87 oz

How to change the battery:
To change the battery, turn the pedal over and remove
the 4 screws on the bottom. Remove the back cover.
Carefully 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 back cover
on the pedal and re-insert the screws.
Save yourself tons of money in batteries by using the
Rocktron DC OnTap Universal Power Supply to power
this pedal (sold separately). 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 Universal 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. 073110
2010.1