DigiTech Crossroads Artist Series Pedal

Owner's Manual and Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer's Name: DigiTech®

Manufacturer's Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway, Sandy, Utah 84070, U.S.A.

Declares that the product:

Product Name: Crossroads™

Product Option: All (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.)

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: IEC 60065 (1998)
EMC: EN 55013 (1990), EN 55020 (1991)

Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

Date: November 22, 2004

European Contact: Harman Music Group, 8760 South Sandy Parkway, Sandy, Utah, 84070, U.S.A. Ph: (801) 566-8800, Fax: (801) 568-7583

Important Safety Instructions

⚠️ Warning: For your protection, please read the following:

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Refer to labels on the unit, including bottom cover, or other markings and pertinent information.

Product Overview

Congratulations on choosing the DigiTech® Eric Clapton Crossroads™ Artist Series Pedal.

DigiTech develops products to provide guitarists with the best-sounding, most creative tools. Our Production Modeling™ technology reproduces the studio and live sounds and effects of artists, modeling speaker cabinets, microphones, pre/post effects, and the recording engineer's techniques.

The Crossroads Artist Series Pedal was conceived with Eric Clapton and his guitar tech Lee Dickson. It models seven Clapton signature tones, spanning 30 years of his music, from "Badge" with its rotary speaker modulation to "Layla" (Unplugged) with its acoustic tone, and "Sunshine of Your Love" featuring his signature "woman tone".

Included Items

DigiTech Eric Clapton Crossroads Artist Series Pedal
Artist Series Pedal Gig Bag
Eric Clapton Crossroads Artist Series Guitar Pick
PS200R Power Supply
Owner's Manual
Battery Notice
DigiTech Warranty Card
DigiTech Brochure

Please verify all items are included before use.

Controls and Features

1. LEVEL: Controls the output level of the effect. Turn clockwise to increase, counter-clockwise to decrease.
2. CNTRL 1: Controls different functions depending on the selected MODEL.
3. AC Adapter Jack: Connect only the included DigiTech® PS200R (9V DC) power supply.
4. CNTRL 2: Controls different functions depending on the selected MODEL.
5. MODEL: Selects one of seven different signature Eric Clapton tones:
1. "Sunshine of Your Love"
2. "Crossroads"
3. "Badge"
4. "Layla"
5. "Lay Down Sally"
6. "Layla" Unplugged
7. "Reptile"
Refer to the Knob Function Descriptions for details.
6. INPUT: Connect your instrument here. Connecting a guitar cable supplies battery power. Disconnect all cables when not in use to prolong battery life.
7. Pedal Release Pins: Spring-loaded pins to release the pedal for battery compartment access.
8. Pedal: Press to turn the effect on and off.
9. OUT 1 (AMP): Connect to your guitar amplifier.
10. Indicator LED: Indicates when the effect is on. Dim or unlit LED with battery power suggests the battery needs replacement.
11. OUT 2 (MIXER): Designed for use with full-range audio systems (mixers, recording devices) for optimal performance.

Knob Function Descriptions

MODEL 1: "Sunshine of Your Love"

Album: Cream – Disraeli Gears (1967)

This models Eric's "woman tone" achieved by running amplifiers hot, rolling back the tone control on his SG, and using a wah-wah pedal in a fixed position for midrange/treble boost.

CNTRL 1: Adjusts the amount of distortion gain.
CNTRL 2: Adjusts the tone.

MODEL 2: "Crossroads"

Album: Cream – Wheels of Fire, Live at the Fillmore (1968)

This models the electrified delta blues form of Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", as performed by Cream. Features Eric's famous soloing work.

CNTRL 1: Adjusts the amount of distortion gain.
CNTRL 2: Adjusts the overall tone.

MODEL 3: "Badge"

Album: Cream – Goodbye (1969)

This models the swirling guitar effect achieved using a rotary organ speaker cabinet. Connect both OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) to two different amps or mixer channels panned hard left and hard right for the best stereo modulation effect.

CNTRL 1: Adjusts the amount of overdrive gain.
CNTRL 2: Adjusts the speed of the modulated sound.

MODEL 4: "Layla"

Album: Derek and the Dominoes – Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970)

This models Eric's iconic "Layla" tone, played on his Fender® Stratocaster® ("Brownie") through a tweed Fender® Champ™ amplifier.

CNTRL 1: Adjusts the amount of distortion gain.
CNTRL 2: Adjusts the overall tone.

MODEL 5: "Lay Down Sally"

Album: Eric Clapton – Slowhand (1977)

This models the country-style shuffle featuring Eric and George Terry in a guitar duet.

CNTRL 1: Adjusts the amount of distortion gain.
CNTRL 2: Adjusts the overall tone.

MODEL 6: "Layla" (Acoustic)

Album: Eric Clapton – Unplugged [LIVE] (1992)

This transforms your electric guitar signal into Eric's vintage acoustic tone heard on his MTV™ Unplugged performance, modeled from his 000-42 guitar. Connect both OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) to two different amps or mixer channels panned hard left and hard right for stereo imaging.

CNTRL 1: Boosts/cuts the dominant resonant body frequencies.
CNTRL 2: Adjusts the reverb level.

MODEL 7: "Reptile"

Album: Eric Clapton – Reptile (2001)

This models the tone from Eric's title track "Reptile", featuring a Gibson® L-5 jazz guitar through a custom Cornell tweed combo, with added chorus and reverb.

CNTRL 1: Adjusts the amount of overdrive gain.
CNTRL 2: Adjusts the reverb level.

Set Up Directions

Turn the volume down on the amplifier/mixer you are connecting to.
Connect the pedal output (OUT 1 or OUT 2) to the amplifier/mixer input.
Connect your guitar to the pedal's INPUT jack.
Connect the power supply to the pedal's AC Adapter Jack.
Set the Crossroads™ pedal's LEVEL control to the minimum position.
Turn up your amplifier/mixer level to your desired listening level.
Turn on the pedal by pressing the pedal switch and gradually turn up the Crossroads' LEVEL control to the desired listening level.

Connections

The Crossroads™ pedal features a single INPUT and a pair of outputs: OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER). These outputs offer flexibility for various setups:

Mono Amp: Connect OUT 1 (AMP) to a single guitar amplifier.
Stereo Amps: Connect OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) to two separate amplifiers for stereo sound.
Direct to Mixer/Recording: Connect OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) to two channels of a mixing console or recording device for stereo input.

The OUT 2 (MIXER) output is specifically designed to faithfully reproduce Eric's studio guitar amplifier tones without requiring a separate amplifier.

(Note: Connection diagrams were referenced in the original document but are not included in the text provided for conversion.)

Battery Replacement

Using the tip of a 1/4" guitar cable, push one of the release pins in on either side of the pedal to release it from the chassis.
Remove the old battery from the compartment and disconnect its cable.
Connect a new battery to the cable and place it back in the compartment. Ensure the battery cable does not interfere with the pedal's mechanism.
Align one hole of the pedal over its corresponding pin.
Push the opposite pin in and lower the other side of the pedal into place over the depressed pin. Release the pin. Both release pins should be flush with the outer side of the pedal when properly fastened.

(Note: A battery replacement diagram was referenced in the original document but is not included in the text provided for conversion.)

Specifications

Controls: LEVEL, CNTRL 1, CNTRL 2, MODEL, On/Off Pedal
Jacks: INPUT, OUT 1 (AMP), OUT 2 (MIXER)
Input Impedance: 1 MOhms
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
Power Supply: Included DigiTech PS200R or 9V Alkaline Dry Battery
Power Consumption: 4.8 Watts (with PS200R power supply)
Battery Life: Approximately 4 hours (with continuous usage)
Dimensions: 4 15/16" (Length) x 3 1/8" (Width) x 2 1/8" (Height)
Weight: 2 lbs.
Included Power Supply: PS200R (Available in 100V ~ 50/60Hz, 120V ~ 60Hz, 230V ~ 50Hz, 240V ~ 60Hz configurations)

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