Nobels ODR-1, Owner'S Manual

ODR-1

Natural OVERDRIVE

Operation

  - 

Insert a 9 Volt battery 

(2)

 or connect a regulated 9-18 Volt power supply adaptor to the DC 

jack 

(4)

.

  - 

Connecting a cable to the input jack 

(3) 

will automatically switch the unit on.

  - 

Connect the amplifier to the output jack 

(6)

. Select the desired sound with the 3 controls 

(7, 8, 9)

. 

(see Sound examples) 

  - 

Pressing the pedal 

(1)

 switches the unit on or off.

  - 

Instead using this unit on the frontstage, you can place it with your equipment and control 

it with a standard momentary footswitch connected to the remote jack 

(5)

.

  - 

Before changing the battery

 (2)

 or connecting a power supply always unplug the jack 

(3) 

to switch the unit off.

  - 

We suggest to use a regulated 9-18 Volt DC power supply adaptor to keep our environment 

clean.

  - 

Power supply specifications: see imprint on bottom of unit.

Function

  (3)  IN jack:

 Inserting a plug switches the unit on.

 (Do not use a stereo cable)

  (4)  DC jack: 

Jack for a regulated 9-18 Volt DC power supply unit.

  (5)  REMOTE jack: 

The ON / OFF-function can be remote controlled by a momentary switch, 

connected to the REMOTE jack 

(5)

. Intelligent switching devices 

(like the Nobels MS-8, 

MS-4 or MF-2)

 also can remote control the unit.

  (6)  OUT jack: 

This output delivers a low impedance output signal best for the input of your 

amplifier.

  (7)  DRIVE control: 

Adjust this control to get sounds from slight crunch to full overdrive.

  (8)  SPECTRUM control: 

This control changes the amount of deep-mid and treble frequencies 

at the same time. In min. position you have warm mid-tones for a great blues sound. If 

you turn the knob clockwise your sound become harder, ideal for a really good hardrock 

sound.

  (9)  LEVEL control: 

Adjusts the volume.

 (10) LED: 

This LED 

(10)

 shows the state of the effect. LED on = Effect on.

(11)  Bass-cut switch:

 On the PC-Board is a Bass-Cut-Switch (located under the battery).

"

+

" - position is normal ODR-1. In "

-

" - position the bottom end frequencies are attenuated.

Important notes

  - 

Avoid using this unit in extreme humidity, heat or dust environment.

  - 

When the unit is not in use for longer periods, remove the battery

 (2) 

to prevent damages 

by battery leakage.

Owners manual

Specifications

Power

9-18 V dry battery / stabilized power supply*

Power connector

2.1 mm - negative center

Consumption 

max. 11 mA

Input impedance

approx. 1 M

Ω

Output impedance

approx. 2.2 k

Ω

Max. input level

+6 dB

Controls

Drive, Spectrum, Level

Jacks

DC, TS 1/4": Input, Remote, Output

Remote

Momentary switch

Bass cut switch 

Switch below the battery compartment (left)

Display

1x LED: green (On/Off)

Dimensions

74 mm x 126 mm x 58 mm

Weight

450 g (without Battery)

Specifications are subject to change without notice!

* Hum will occur when using unstabilized power supplies!

Sound examples

Nobels

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling:

In the European Union, do not discard this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local 

authorities or send it back to the Nobels distributor.

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