DELAY AND LOOPER

USER’S MANUAL

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Important Safety Instructions1 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 ampli-fiers) 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 damaged 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.

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(EN) IntroductionCongratulations! You have just bought a delay pedal that is a stepping stone to a world of

inspiration, innovation, and tone.

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1 - Effect on/off (true bypass)

2 - 1/4 inch mono jack input

3 - 1/4 inch mono jack input (for stereo in)

4 - 1/4 inch mono jack output

5 - 1/4 inch mono jack output (for stereo out)

6 - FX level control

7 - Delay time control

8 - Subdivision selector

9 - Feedback control

10 - Delay type selector

11 - Power in (9VDC)

12 - USB connection for uploading TonePrint

settings and software updates.

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ConnectingInput jacks - Use MONO for mono input and both MONO DQG�67(5(2�LQSXWV�LI�FRQQHFWLQJ�D�VWHUHR�VRXUFH�If the pedal runs on battery, we recommend removing the mono input jack to preserve battery power when you don’t play.

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The controlsFX LEVEL

Controls the level of the delay repeats. Notice that the direct signal is always passed at the original level (unity gain). Only the level of delay repeats are changed when turning the FX level knob.

DELAY

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FEEDBACK

Feedback determines how many repetitions you will hear by controlling the amount of the delay that is fed back to the input.

Delay Type selector

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Delay Audio Tap function & Subdivision

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MOD - Modulated

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RVS - Reverse

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LOOP

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Buffered Bypass – If you use a long cable between your guitar and the first pedal or if you use many pedals on your board or if you use a long cable from your board to the amp, then the best solution will most likely be to activate the buffer in the first and last pedal in the signal chain. &DQ�\RX�KHDU�WKH�GLIIHUHQFH�EHWZHHQ�D�SHGDO�LQ�7UXH�%\SDVV�RU�%XIIHUHG�%\SDVV�PRGH"�0D\EH��PD\EH�QRW��±�PDQ\�IDFWRUV�DSSO\��$FWLYH�SDVVLYH�SLFN�XSV��VLQJOH�FRLO�KXPEXFNHU��FDEOH�TXDOLW\��DPS�impedance and more. We cannot give a single ultimate answer. Use your ears and find the best solution for \RXU�VHWXS�

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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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72 mm x 122 mm x 50 mm - 300 g (excl. battery)

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