User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the 1 SPOT Pro CS12 Power Supply by
Truetone! The 1 SPOT Pro CS12 provides 12 outputs to power just about any
effect pedal. All 12 outputs are completely isolated, regulated, and filtered to
provide quiet and safe operation for your valuable effects pedals.
The 1 SPOT Pro CS12 contains the following:
1 SPOT Pro CS12 Power Supply
Power cables:
(2) DC26 (5.5x2.1mm barrel plugs; 26” (660mm) – Purple
(2) DC22 (5.5x2.1mm barrel plugs; 22” (559mm) – Blue
(4) DC18 (5.5x2.1mm barrel plugs; 18” (457mm) – White
(3) DC12 (5.5x2.1mm barrel plugs; 12” (305mm) – Yellow
(1) AC21 (5.5x2.5mm barrel plugs; 21” (533mm) – Red
Converter Plugs:
(1) CL6 – Green
(1) CYR – Red
(2) C35 – Black
(1) CBAT – Black battery clip
The proper powering of effects pedals is much misunderstood, but necessary
knowledge that every effect user must have. It is the difference between proper
functionality of your pedal, or potentially damage to it. To properly use the 1
SPOT Pro CS12 along with your effects devices, you must know both the power
requirements of your pedals, and the capabilities of the 1 SPOT Pro CS12
power supply. We will concentrate on the latter first.
Specifications of the 1 SPOT Pro CS12:
Input: 100-127V~/0.7A, 50/60Hz US; 200-240V~/0.35A, 50/60Hz Europe/UK
Outputs: 12 Outputs are as shown below: (Outputs 3-7 are switchable)
Note: These numbers do not appear on the actual unit.
The bottom panel of the 1 SPOT Pro CS12 contains 5-mini switches that change
the voltage output of outputs 3-7.
Switch 1 corresponds to Output-3 and allows it to be switched between
either 9Vdc (OFF) or 12Vdc (ON) at 100mA
Switch 2 corresponds to Output-4 and allows it to be switched between
either 9Vdc (OFF) or 12Vdc (ON) at 100mA
Switch 3 corresponds to Output-5 and allows it to be switched between
either 9Vdc (OFF) or 12Vdc (ON) at 100mA
Switch 4 corresponds to Output-6 and allows it to be switched between
either 9Vdc (OFF) or 12Vdc (ON) at 100mA
Switch 5 corresponds to Output-7 and allows it to be switched between
either 9Vdc at 100mA (OFF) or 4-9Vdc (ON) via voltage mini knob
at 100mA
Input Voltage Selector Switch:
The back panel of the 1 SPOT Pro CS12 has a 2-position 115/230V~ switch that
allows the 1 SPOT Pro CS12 to be used in most countries. Warning: Using the
unit at the wrong setting will cause damage to both the 1 SPOT Pro CS12, and
any effect plugged into output 12. Make sure the switch setting matches the
voltage coming out of the wall outlet (+/- 10V~ is OK).
Which output and settings do I use for my pedals?
It is important for you to know the power requirements for your pedal. For every
pedal that you are going to power via the 1 SPOT Pro CS12, you need to know
the following:
1. What is the voltage required by the pedal?
2. Does the pedal require AC or DC voltage?
3. What is the polarity of the pedal? (Center pin positive or negative.)
Note: This symbol
indicates DC voltage.
These questions can usually be answered by:
1. Inspecting the pedal itself near the power jack.
2. Referring to the owner’s manual.
3. Checking online, or contacting the manufacturer.
4. If your pedal can be powered by a 9Vdc battery, it can
be powered by one of the 9Vdc outputs (exception being
the Boss ACA pedals, see below).
WARNING
: Do not use this output except with pedals
that are specifically mentioned in this manual.
Truetone is not liable for misuse of this 9Vac output.
Note: The first 11 outputs feature jacks with a standard 5.5x2.1mm barrel connector,
while the 9Vac equipped output 12 has a 5.5x2.5mm barrel to help prevent plugging this
output into a normal 9Vdc pedal and potentially causing damage.