DOD ACOUSTEC User Manual

WARNING
FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (e.g. near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc). Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.
POWER SOURCES: The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of
the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the ground-
ing or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliance.
SERVICING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, the user should not attempt
to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE:
Replace fuse with same type and rating only.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMP
ATIBILITY
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• this device may not cause harmful interference, and
• this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
• use only shielded interconnecting cables.
• operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be
avoided.

DOD ACOUSTEC Specifications

General

Brand	DOD
Model	ACOUSTEC
Category	Musical Instrument Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

WARNING

WATER AND MOISTURE

Precautions against water and moisture exposure.

POWER SOURCES

Guidelines for connecting to appropriate power supply.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

Ensuring grounding or polarization is not defeated.

POWER CORD PROTECTION

Protecting power cords from damage.

SERVICING

Instructions on user servicing limitations.

FUSE REPLACEMENT

Guidance on replacing fuses with correct type and rating.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

PLUG IN, TURN ON, JAM OUT.

Selecting Programs and Banks

How to select programs and navigate banks using footswitches or buttons.

Editing User Programs

Steps for changing, adding, or deleting effects in custom programs.

Bypassing the Unit

Method to temporarily disable the AcousTEC's effects.

Tuner Activation and Use

Engaging the tuner and interpreting note status.

Factory Reset Procedure

Restoring the unit to its original factory settings.

ACCESSORIES FOR THE AcousTEC

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Warranty Information

Controls Overview

Program and Bank Footswitches

Footswitches for program and bank selection.

Power Adaptor Input

Connection point for the power supply.

Controller Connection

Connecting the optional DOD VCC1 for volume control.

Effect Selector Buttons

Buttons to select or bypass effects.

LED Display

Shows selected bank/program, effect status, or tuner info.

Store Button

Button to save custom programs.

Up/Down Buttons

Scroll through effects or banks/presets.

Input Knob

Adjusts the input level from the instrument.

Digital Notch Filter

Attenuates frequencies to control feedback.

Clip LED

Indicates input clipping.

Output Jack

Connects to amplifier or headphones.

Input Jack

Connects the instrument.

FACTORY PRESETS

FX LIST

Noise Gate

Adjusts gate threshold and hysteresis.

Modulations

Details on Chorus, Flanger, Phasor, Tremolo, Pitch Shifter, Detune.

Delay

Settings for delay time, feedback, and mix.

Reverb

Levels for Room, Hall, and Stadium reverb types.

Compression

Settings for Low, Medium, and High compression.

Contour

EQ adjustments for Low, Mid, and High frequencies.

QUICK START

Safety Information

Read all safety instructions before operating.

Input Connection

Connect guitar to AcousTEC input using a 1/4" cable.

Output Connection

Connect AcousTEC output to amplifier input.

Power Connection

Ensure the DOD PS200R adaptor is connected.

Input Level Adjustment

Set input level to 12 o'clock using the Input Knob.

Banks and Presets Access

Use footswitches to access presets and scroll through banks.