Nady TS-30 Tube Sound Overdrive Pedal manual

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(U.S.) Should your NADY AUDIO product require service, please contact the Nady Service

Department via telephone at (510) 652-2411, or e-mail at [email protected].

(International) For service, please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT

YOURSELF AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND

WILL ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY.

OWNER’S MANUAL

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TS-30

TUBE SOUND OVERDRIVE PEDAL

• The LED INDICATOR (6) lights when the effect is on. This also serves as the battery check, so when it dims, replace the battery.

• The FOOTSWITCH (7) - switches between the effect and the unaltered signal with each press.

When the effect is on, the LED (6) will light.

Using the TS-30 with Other Effects

Place the following effects BEFORE the TS-30:

Wah-Wah, Envelope Follower, Compression

Place the following effects AFTER the TS-30:

Reverb, Delay, EQ, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch Shifter

Note: For best sound, all effects placed before the TS-30 should be set at unity gain with the signal from the instrument.

Specifications

Input Impedance ...................................................................................................................... 1 M Ω

Nominal Input Level ................................................................................................................ -20dBu

Nominal Output Level ............................................................................................................. -20dBu

Output Impedance .................................................................................................................... 1 K Ω

Recommended Load Impedance .......................................................................................... >10 K

Ω

Residual Noise Level (A-weighted) ........................................................................... -95 dBu typical

Controls ...................................... ON/OFF Footswitch, DRIVE Control, LEVEL Control,TONE Control

Indicator ........................................... LED (lights when effect is on. When dim, replace the battery)

Connectors .............................. INSTRUMENT IN Jack, OUTPUT Jack, AC ADAPTER Jack (9VDC)

Battery ............................................................................................................................... 9V Alkaline

AC Adapter ................................................................................................... PAD-1 (9VDC), optional

Battery Life ................... 10 hours nominal, alkaline battery, varies depending on conditions of use.

Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 5.88" x 3.88" x 2.1"

Weight (w/o battery) ............................................................................................................... 0.85 lbs

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

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Introduction

Congratulations, you have purchased one the finest effects petals available. Thanks for choosing

NADY.

• Classic design produces the warmest, most natural overdrive sounds. Perfect of all styles from blues to rock to heavy metal — the most versatile and best sounding distortion available.

• Drive control adjusts amount of distortion

• Tone control adjusts Bass-Treble mix

• Level control adjusts volume

Important Notes

Please observe these precautions:

• Inserting the plug of the instrument cable into the input (IN) jack will switch on the pedal’s power supply. Remove the plug from the input (IN) jack when not using the unit to prolong the battery life.

• The sound quality will degrade quickly when the LED indicator dims. Replace the battery immediately. Only alkaline batteries are recommended for longest life and reliability.

• When not using the unit for a long time, remove the battery to avoid damage from battery leakage.

• Use only the optional Nady PAD-1 adapter for externally powering your pedal. If you’re not going to use it for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Also, when using the adapter, do not share the same power circuit with devices that generate line noise, such as electric motors or lighting dimmers, etc. Please note it is not unusual for the adapter to get very warm in use — this is normal. If there is a battery in the unit while using the

PAD-1 AC adapter, normal operation will not be interrupted if the power from the AC adapter is cut off for any reason.

• Don’t remove the screws on the bottom or attempt to open the pedal. They are no user serviceable parts inside and any tampering with the circuitry will avoid the warranty.

• Transport the unit in the box provided (including padding). Rough handling can cause malfunctions and physical damage not covered by warranty.

• Grasp the connecter itself whenever connecting/disconnecting all cables — never only pull on the cable.

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• Do not use the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment with large power transformers) as this may induce hum. To alleviate, simply reorient or move the unit.

• Wireless communication devices, such as cell phones, may produce noise in your unit during their use if very close. Relocate or switch off such devices if this occurs.

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn down the volume or turned off the power to all units. Also batteries should always be installed or replaced before making any connections. This will prevent damage to speakers and other devices due to possible loud transient noises

Changing the Battery

When the effect ON-OFF LED indicator goes dim or no longer lights while the effect is on, it means that the battery is nearly exhausted or dead and must be replaced. Replace the battery following the steps below.

This device consumes considerable power, so use of the optional PAD-1 AC adapter is recommended. For maximum battery life and reliability, use only 9V alkaline batteries.

1. Use your thumb to pry open the battery compartment cover latch on the bottom of the unit and remove the cover with the attached battery.

2. Replace with a fresh alkaline battery, connecting it to the snap cord (carefully observing the battery’s polarity, + vs. -), reinsert in the holder, and snap the cover into place (avoid getting the snap cord pinched between the cover and bottom plate).

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Connections and Controls

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1. The INPUT (1) jack accepts input signals from guitars or other musical instruments or other effects units.

2. The OUTPUT (2) jack connects the unit to an amplifier or another effects unit.

Control:

• The DRIVE (3) knob controls the amount of distortion. Turn clockwise for increasing both distortion and sustain.

• The LEVEL (4) knob controls the output level when the effect is on. It does not affect any of the tonal characteristics.

• The TONE (5) knob controls the overall tone. Turn clockwise for added treble, counterclockwise for more bass.

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