Donner Dark Mouse Distortion Pedal User Manual

1. Kupu Whakataki

The Donner Dark Mouse Distortion Pedal is an effect unit designed for electric guitar, providing a range of distortion tones. It features two distinct distortion modes and a true bypass design to maintain signal integrity when the effect is disengaged. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your pedal.

Figure 1: The Donner Dark Mouse Distortion Pedal, designed to deliver classic distortion sounds.

2. Hua Neke Atuview

The Dark Mouse pedal features intuitive controls for shaping your sound. Understanding these controls is key to utilizing the pedal's full potential.

Figure 2: Control layout of the Dark Mouse Distortion Pedal.

Mana:

• 1. DC 9V Jack: Power input for a 9V DC adapter (center negative).
• 2. Mode Switch (CLASSIC/HYPER): Toggles between two distinct distortion characteristics.
• 3. LEVEL Knob: Whakaritea te rōrahi putanga whānui o te pānga.
• 4. FILTER Knob: Controls the tone or brightness of the distortion. Turning clockwise increases treble.
• 5. DIST Knob: Adjusts the amount of distortion or gain.
• 6. Input Jack: Connect your guitar or previous effect pedal here.
• 7. Output Jack: Hono atu ki to ampte pētera pānga panuku, te pētera whakapūmau rānei.
• 8. Tohu LED: Illuminates when the effect is active.
• 9. Waewae: Engages or disengages the effect.

3. Tatūnga

Follow these steps to connect your Donner Dark Mouse Distortion Pedal:

1. Whakaritehia to ampKa wetohia te riipene i mua i te hono atu.
2. Connect your electric guitar to the Jack Whakauru (6) of the pedal using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
3. Honoa te Jack Panui (7) of the pedal to your amplifier's input using another standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
4. Connect a 9V DC power adapter (center negative, 500mA minimum) to the DC 9V Jack (1). Note: The power supply is not included. Using an incorrect power supply may damage the pedal.
5. Once all connections are secure, you may turn on your ampkaikawe

Figure 3: Proper connection of the pedal to power and instrument cables.

4. Nga Tohutohu Whakahaere

The Dark Mouse pedal offers two distinct distortion modes and flexible controls to tailor your sound.

Whakauru i te Paanga:

Pehia te Tohu Tohu (9) to toggle the effect on or off. The Tohu LED (8) will illuminate when the effect is active.

Selecting Distortion Modes:

Whakamahia te Whakawhiti Aratau (2) to select between the two distortion modes:

• RĀRANGI: Ka whakaputa i te mahana, vintage distortion sound with a subtle fuzz characteristic.
• HYPER: Offers a more powerful and aggressive sound with enhanced edges and low-end response.

Figure 4: The mode switch allows selection between Classic and Hyper distortion.

Adjusting Tone and Gain:

Utilize the three control knobs to fine-tune your distortion sound:

• LEVEL Knob (3): Adjust this to set the overall output volume of the pedal. Start with it at a moderate level and adjust to match your bypassed signal volume.
• DIST Knob (5): Turn this knob clockwise to increase the amount of distortion, from subtle crunch to heavy saturation.
• FILTER Knob (4): This control acts as a tone shaping filter. Turning it clockwise will increase the brightness and treble content of the distortion, while turning it counter-clockwise will result in a darker tone.

Figure 5: The Level, Dist, and Filter knobs provide flexible control over the effect.

Tukua Tika:

The pedal features true bypass circuitry. This means that when the effect is disengaged, your guitar signal passes directly through the pedal without any electronic interference, preserving your original tone. The LED indicator will be off when in true bypass mode.

Figure 6: True bypass ensures a clean signal when the effect is off.

5. Tiaki

• Te horoi: Whakamahia he kakahu ngohengohe, maroke hei horoi i te taha waho o te pētera. Kaua e whakamahi i ngā mea horoi whakakoi, i ngā mea whakarewa rānei.
• Rokiroki: Penapenahia te pēra ki te wāhi maroke, kia matara atu i ngā pāmahana tino kino me te rā tika.
• Tuku Hiko: Always use a 9V DC center-negative power adapter with a minimum of 500mA current. Disconnect the power supply when the pedal is not in use for extended periods.
• Tiaki Tinana: The pedal features a durable aluminum alloy casing. Avoid dropping the pedal or subjecting it to excessive force.

6. Te Raru

• Kore Oro:
  • Check all cable connections (guitar to input, output to amp).
  • Ensure the power adapter is correctly connected and providing power.
  • Me whakamana tō kitā me ampKei te tika te mahi a ngā pūwhakaata.
  • If the LED is off, press the footswitch to engage the effect.
• Weak or Distorted Sound (when bypassed):
  • This pedal features true bypass, so a weak or distorted bypassed signal usually indicates an issue with cables or other equipment in your signal chain, not the pedal itself.
• Haruru/Hūmu:
  • Ensure you are using a regulated 9V DC center-negative power supply. Unregulated power supplies can introduce noise.
  • Tirohia mo nga taura he.
  • Move the pedal away from power transformers or other electronic devices that may cause interference.

7. Whakatakotoranga

8. He aha kei roto i te Pouaka

• 1 x Donner Dark Mouse pedal

9. Pūtāhui me te Tautoko

For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the official Donner website or contact Donner customer service directly. Keep your purchase receipt for warranty claims.