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2.0 OPERATION
2.1 Getting Started
Setting up and using the SB-1 is very simple and straightforward. Plug the supplied power supply
into an appropriate power source and connect it to the
“
DC12V
”
input located on the end of the
pedal. From here, simply connect the supplied 40” RGB LED strip
to the pedal using the supplied 25
’
USB cable. You are now ready to begin operating the SB-1.
2.2 Colour Control Knob
This knob is used to select which colour the pedal will output. There are 7 fixed colour settings (red,
green, blue, cyan, yellow, magenta, white) and 1 variable colour setting, which randomly cycles
through all available colours. Simply move the knob so that the line indicator is pointing toward the
desired colour setting. When an LED strip is connected to the pedal’s “Out”
and engaged by the
footswitch, it will illuminate according to whichever colour setting is selected.
2.3 Bright / Speed Control Knob
This multifunction knob is used to control various parameters dependent upon which type of colour
setting is selected via the
“Colour” control
knob. When one of the 7 fixed colour settings is selected,
this knob will adjust the brightness/intensity of a connected LED strip.
When the variable colour setting is selected, this knob changes function in order to control the rate
at which the colours randomly cycle. It is important to note that, when the variable colour setting is
selected, the brightness/intensity
is determined by the “Bright / Speed” control knob’s previous
position prior to changing from a fixed colour setting to the variable colour setting. Therefore, make
sure the desired brightness/intensity is set accordingly via the “Bright / Speed”
control knob prior to
changing to the variable colour setting. When the knob is turned fully to the left, the corresponding
parameter will be at its minimum (i.e. dimmest or slowest). Conversely, when the knob is turned
fully to the right, the corresponding parameter will be at its maximum (i.e. brightest or fastest).
The pedal has a single-step function, which triggers a random colour each time the pedal is engaged
via the footswitch. This function can be accessed while the variable colour setting is selected by
turning the “Bright / Speed”
control knob fully to the left. At this point, if an LED strip is connected, it
will cease
illumination momentarily. When the LED strip illuminates again, the pedal’s single
-step
function will be activated. Turning either control knob will end the single-step function and the pedal
will revert back to the corresponding settings selected.
2.4 Momentary Mode vs Latched Mode
The “Momentary / Latched” switch is used to select between the pedal’s 2 modes. Ultimately,
this
selection will dictate the way in which the pedal’s footswitch functions. When the “Momentary” mode
is selected, the pedal’s
output will only be engaged while the footswitch is pressed. Alternatively,
when the “Latched” mode is selected, each press of the footswitch will alternate between engaging
and bypassing the pedal’s output. In both modes, the bypass indicator light will
illuminate red when
the pedal’s output is engaged.
