DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: declares that the product: Product name: DigiTech® 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA DF-7™ Distortion Factory™ Warning For your protection, please read the following: Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Do not use this apparatus near water. 5. Clean only with dry cloth. 6. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Congratulations and special thanks from DigiTech® for choosing the DF-7™ Distortion Factory™ Pedal. Distortion pedals are as important to the world of guitar playing as guitar playing is to modern music, and the DigiTech DF-7 Distortion Factory is the most advanced distortion pedal ever created.We’ve modeled seven of the most popular distortion stompboxes of all time and packed them into one pedal equipped with our new, powerful Flexible Output Mode™ with selectable Stereo Spectrum Technology.
Included Items The DigiTech DF-7 Distortion Factory™ includes the following items: ® ™ • DigiTech DF-7 Distortion Factory Pedal • This Owner’s Manual • Battery Notice • DigiTech Warranty Card • DigiTech Brochure Please make sure that all of these items have been included before you get started.
Battery Replacement Directions 1. Using the tip of a 1/4" guitar cable, push one of the release pins in on either side of the pedal, and remove the pedal from the pedal chassis. 2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment and disconnect the battery cable. 3. Connect a new battery to the battery cable and put it back in the battery compartment. Make sure the battery cable does not interfere with the spring or pedal switch arm. 4. Place one hole of the pedal over its corresponding pin. 5.
Feature Diagram 1. LEVEL Controls the output level of the effect.Turn this knob clockwise to increase the output level, and counter-clockwise to decrease the output level. 2. LOW Controls each MODEL’s low frequency boost or cut. 3. MID FREQ Adjusts each MODEL’s midrange center frequency.The range is from 200Hz to 5kHz. 4. MID Controls each MODEL’s midrange frequency boost or cut. 5.
(9V DC) power supply to this jack. (Refer to Flexible Output Mode™ in Connections section.) 6. HIGH Controls each MODEL’s high frequency boost or cut except for the models based on the TS-9*, DS-1*, Big Muff π®*, and Rat*. For the TS-9*, DS-1*, and Big Muff π®* models, this knob acts as a Tone control. For the Rat* model, this knob acts as a Filter control. 7. GAIN Controls each MODEL’s distortion/overdrive gain except for the model based on the Big Muff π®* where it acts as a Sustain control.
following pages for more information 11. Pedal regarding each model and the Press the pedal to turn the effect Stereo Spectrum Set-up on and off. (See Flexible Output section for spectrum selection. Mode and Stereo Spectrum Set-up sections.) 9. INPUT Connect your instrument to this jack. 12. OUT 1 (AMP) Connecting a guitar cable to this jack Connect this output jack to your supplies battery power even though guitar amplifier. (See Flexible the Indicator LED may not be lit.
14. OUT 2 (MIXER) This output has been specifically designed for use with a full range audio system. It is designed to be plugged directly into a mixer or recording device for optimal performance. Each MODEL features a specific cabinet model when using this output. (See Flexible Output Mode and Stereo Spectrum Set-up sections.
a Fender® ‘65 Deluxe Reverb®* 1x12 cabinet. DISTORTION MODEL 2 Based on the DOD® Overdrive/Preamp 250 This model reproduces the classic tone of the DOD® Overdrive/Preamp 250. It delivers a punchy overdrive effect typical of the legendary guitar sounds of the mid-seventies. MODEL 2 is great for pushing the front end of your tube amps and is a key element of many players’ tone. and HIGH controls giving you added EQ flexibility so you can customize the model to your desired taste.
signal while maintaining the dynamic nuances of your playing. For this model, the DF-7’s GAIN, HIGH, and LEVEL knobs function like the DS-1’s* Distortion,Tone, and Level controls, respectively.The DF-7 also features separate LOW, MID, and MID FREQ controls giving you added EQ flexibility so you can customize the model to suit your taste. Set the DF-7’s LOW, MID, MID FREQ, HIGH, and GAIN knobs to the 12 O’Clock position to accurately reproduce this pedal model.
FREQ, HIGH, and GAIN knobs to the 12 O’Clock position to accurately reproduce this pedal model. When this model is selected, the CIT cabinet model used in Flexible Output Modes 1 and 2 is based on a Fender®* Bassman®* 2x12 cabinet. DISTORTION MODEL 5 Based on the Boss® MT-2 Metal Zone®* This model recreates the over-the-top distortion of the Boss MT-2 Metal Zone* pedal. It will add sustain and body to your sound while juicing up your mids and lows like a full stack.
highly-acclaimed Metal Master pedal. We modeled the Metal Master with its Morph knob set to the minimum position.This model gives you a sweet singing solo tone with plenty of midrange to cut through any mix and beautifully controllable feedback for hanging on to those key notes. For this model, the DF-7’s LEVEL, LOW, and HIGH knobs function like the Metal Master’s Level, Low, and Hi controls, respectively.
Tone controls, respectively. The DF-7 also features separate LOW, MID, and MID FREQ controls giving you added EQ flexibility so you can customize the model to suit your taste. Set the DF-7’s LOW, MID, MID FREQ, HIGH, and GAIN knobs to the 12 O’Clock position to accurately reproduce this pedal model. When this model is selected, the CIT cabinet model used in Flexible Output Modes 1 and 2 is based on a Marshall®* 4x12 cabinet w/25 watt Celestion®* Greenback®* speakers.
Connections The DF-7 Distortion Factory™ is equipped with a single INPUT and a highly powerful set of outputs that can be connected to both an amplifier OUT 1 (AMP) and a mixer OUT 2 (MIXER) simultaneously or configured so both OUTs can be connected to two mixer channels (Mode 2 stereo) or to two amps (Mode 3 stereo).
Mode One: Single Amp and Single Mixer Out - Mono (default) (ONE FLASH) Power Supply (optional) Changes made to Flexible Output Mode and Stereo Spectrum are saved even after the DF-7 is turned off. Mode One does not utilize Stereo Spectrum.
Mode One: Single Amp and Single Mixer Out - Mono (default) (ONE FLASH) Battery Power Use: 1. Press and hold the pedal switch. 2. Insert a 1/4" guitar cable into the input.The LED will light solid for approximately one second and then turn off. 3. While holding the pedal switch, wait for the Indicator LED to flash once. 4. Release the pedal switch. (Continuing to hold the pedal switch will cycle through one, two, and three flashes.) Power Supply Use: 1. Press and hold the pedal switch. 2.
Mode Two: Dual Mixer Out - Stereo (TWO FLASHES) Power Supply (optional) Both OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) can be CIT™ enabled on each output and configured for stereo use with two mixer/recorder channels.
Mode Two: Dual Mixer Out - Stereo (TWO FLASHES) Battery Power Use: 1. Press and hold the pedal switch. 2. Insert a 1/4" guitar cable into the input.The LED will light solid for approximately one second and then turn off. 3. While holding the pedal switch, wait for the Indicator LED to flash twice. 4. Release the pedal switch. (Continuing to hold the pedal switch will cycle through one, two, and three flashes.) Power Supply Use: 1. Press and hold the pedal switch. 2.
Mode Three: Dual Amp Out - Stereo (THREE FLASHES) Power Supply (optional) Both OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) can be configured for stereo use with two amplifiers
Mode Three: Dual Amp Out - Stereo - (THREE FLASHES) Battery Power Use: 1. Press and hold the pedal switch. 2. Insert a 1/4" guitar cable into the input.The LED will light solid for approximately one second and then turn off. 3. While holding the pedal switch, wait for the Indicator LED to flash three times. 4. Release the pedal switch. (Continuing to hold the pedal switch will cycle through one, two, and three flashes.) Power Supply Use: 1. Press and hold the pedal switch. 2.
Stereo Spectrum Selection In addition to having the two stereo output modes (Mode 2 and Mode 3), the DF-7 also has six different stereo spectrums to choose from when using Mode 2 or Mode 3.To activate the stereo spectrums, follow the steps in the Stereo Spectrum Setup section and choose a stereo spectrum with the DISTORTION MODEL knob. Note: The DF-7 must be in Mode 2 or Mode 3 to activate Stereo Spectrum Mode.
WARRANTY: We at DigiTech are proud of our products and back-up each one with the following warranty: 1.The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this warranty. 2. DigiTech warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. 3.
DigiTech® 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 www.digitech.com Manufactured in the USA Printed 2/2005 DF-7 Distortion Factory™ Owner’s Manual 18-1843-A DigiTech®, DOD®, DF-7 Distortion Factory™, Flexible Output Mode™ and CIT™ are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated. *Other product names used in this document are trademarks of their respective companies and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech.
