TC Electronic ROTTWEILER User manual

USER’S MANUAL
OUTPUT
INPUT
DISTORTION
true
bypass
GAIN
BASS TREBLE
LEVEL
VOICE

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Important Safety Instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
10 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-
aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
Warning!
• Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricalshock,donot
expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are
placed on the equipment.
• Donotinstallinaconfinedspace.
Service
• Allservicemustbeperformedbyqualifiedpersonnel.
Caution:
You are cautioned that any change or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
When replacing the battery follow the instructions on
battery handling in this manual carefully.
EMC/EMI
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywith
the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC rules.

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Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotection
against harmful interference in residential installations.
Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradio
frequency energy and – if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions – may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception – which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on –, the
user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand
the receiver.
• Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuit
different from the one to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TV
technician for help.
For the customers in Canada:
ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadian
ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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(EN) Introduction
Röttweiler Distortion goes the extra mile and delivers an unparalleled sound that will inspire you to riff
fordays.Theall-analogdesigngivesyouauniquedistortioncircuitbasedonsoftclipping–justlike
real tube amps – for an extremely authentic response and tone.
Now, you can get that bone-crushing sound through virtually any amp. Röttweiler Distortion is voiced
toburnthroughanymix.Typically,hi-gainpedalssoundgreatontheirown,butoncethebandstarts
playing, they become less convincing. You will not experience that with Röttweiler Distortion!
Whether the ideal is power metal or tight-chugging thrash, Röttweiler will deliver at the flick of a switch.
The‘Voice’toggleswitchallowsforchoosingbetweentwomidrangevoicings,instantlygoingfrom
classichardrocktofull-ondeathmetal.Also,thetwotonecontrols,TrebleandBass,letyoufine-tune
your guitar tone to whatever your needs and wants might be in a matter of seconds.
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1 - Effect on/off (true bypass)
2 - 1/4 inch mono jack input
3 - 1/4 inch mono jack output
4 - Bass control
5 - Treble control
6 - Gain control
7 - Level control
8 - Voice selector
9 - Power in (9VDC)
OUTPUT
INPUT
DISTORTION
true
bypass
GAIN
BASS TREBLE
LEVEL
VOICE

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Connecting
Input jack – 1/4 inch mono jack input.
If you run the pedal on battery, we recommend removing
the input jack to preserve battery power when you don’t
play.
Output jack – 1/4 inch mono jack output for connecting to
another pedal or directly into an amp or mixer.
Power in–Usea9VDCpowersupplywiththefollowing
symbol:

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The Controls
BASS & TREBLE
Bass/treblecontrols.Addbassformorepunchorrolloffabitforatightersoundonbigcabinets.Add
treble to cut through a dense mix or reduce to aim for a softer tone.
GAIN
Controls the amount of gain.
Therangegoesfrommediummetaldrivetofullpunchycuttingmetalsounds.
Tryamediumgain-settingswithacrunchamp-channel.
LEVEL
Sets the overall level.
Voice Type selector
TryoutthetwoVoices,-onepositionscoopsmidrangeforthrash-,death-andblack-metalstyle
sounds.Perfectformetalrhythmriffs.TheotherpositionisEQ’edmoreevenlyandallowssolo-linesto
cut better through the mix.

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Changing battery – Unscrew the thumb-screw on the back of the pedal and detach the back-plate.
Unmount the old battery and attach the new battery to the battery clip making sure the polarity is
correct.Thenremounttheback-plate.Tosavebatterylife,removetheinputjackwhenyoudon’tplay.
Batteries must never be heated, taken apart or thrown into fire or water. Only rechargeable
batteries can be recharged. Remove the battery when the pedal is not being used for a longer
period of time. Dispose batteries according to local laws and regulations.

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Unique distortion circuit with classic tube-amp characteristics: high headroom, low compression
and amazing bottom-end
Touchsensitive–controltoneanddistortionlevelbypickattackandyourguitarsvolumeknob
Two-bandactiveEQwithseparatebassandtreblecontrols
Voiceswitchforvintageormodernvoicing
72 mm x 122 mm x 50 mm - 300 g (excl. battery)
16mAcurrentdraw
Non-stopplayingCarbon:6.5hours,Alkaline:25hours.
Thesefigureswillvarydependingontheactualconditionsofuse.
Custom‘hammerhead’rugged,die-castaluminumcasingbuiltforalifeontheroad
Gloss powder coating
Unique one-screw battery access for lightning fast battery changes
Allmetaldesign–thispedalwasmeanttobesteppedon!
Connectors and input/outputs
Metal Jack Connectors - road ready
Knobs, Switches and Controls
Gain,Level,BassandTrebleknobswithhigh-quality,metal-shaftpotentiometers
Heavy duty tactile footswitch with true bypass for zero tone coloration
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(EN) Technical Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice

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