DOD Chthonic Fuzz
Product Overview
Image of the DOD Chthonic Fuzz guitar pedal, a blue stompbox with intricate octopus artwork and three control knobs.
Controls and Setup
Pedal Controls
Diagram of the DOD Chthonic Fuzz pedal with numbered controls. The controls are:
- Fuzz Control: Adjusts the intensity of the fuzz effect. Turn left for less fuzz, right for more.
- Output Control: Sets the pedal's output level.
- Lustre Control: Allows the player to roll off high frequencies after the main distortion stages of the pedal.
- Input Jack: Connect your instrument or the output of another effect pedal to this input jack.
- Output Jack: Connect this to the input of your amplifier or to your other effects.
- LED Operation Indicator: Lights up when the pedal is switched on.
- Footswitch: Press to engage or disengage the effect.
- Power Supply Jack: Connect a 9VDC PS0913BDC power supply (optional) to this jack.
Placement of the DOD Chthonic Fuzz
The Chthonic Fuzz is designed to be the first pedal in your chain. This allows it to interact with your guitar's pickups and volume control. For best results, slightly roll back your guitar's volume. Rolling it back to 7 or 8 can produce a nice overdrive from the Chthonic. Rolling the guitar volume back to 5 will yield pristine clean tones. This sensitivity also means the Chthonic can react to the capacitance of longer cables, so try to keep the cable to the Chthonic's input as short as possible. Also, avoid placing pedals before the Chthonic, as their buffering can affect the tone.
Setting up the DOD Chthonic Fuzz
Start with all controls set to 12:00 (their midpoint). Then, adjust them to your taste. If the result is too extreme, turn the Fuzz and Lustre controls to a lower setting. All settings will depend heavily on your instrument's output level, your amplifier, and your playing style.
Specifications
- INPUT: 1/4" Instrument
- OUTPUT: 1/4" Instrument
- CHASSIS MATERIAL: All Metal
- Bypass: True Bypass
- POWER SUPPLY: 9V Alkaline Dry Battery, PS0913BDC power supply
- Dimensions:
- HEIGHT: 2.25" (5.71 cm)
- WIDTH: 2.63" (6.68 cm)
- LENGTH: 4.68" (11.88 cm)
- WEIGHT: ~1.0 lbs. (~ 0.453 kg)
- Warranty: 1 Year
Manufacturer Information
DOD
59 Hwagok-ro 61gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul 07590 Republic of Korea
support@digitech.com
Compliance and Safety Information
General Warnings & Symbols
The symbols shown above are internationally recognized symbols warning of potential dangers with electrical products.
The lightning bolt with an arrowhead in an equilateral triangle indicates dangerous voltages are present within the device. ⚡
The exclamation mark in an equilateral triangle indicates that the user must consult the operating manual. ❗
These symbols indicate that there are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Do not open the device. Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Leave all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the casing for any reason will void the manufacturer's warranty.
Do not get the device wet. If liquid is spilled on the device, turn it off immediately and take it to a dealer for servicing. Disconnect the device during thunderstorms to avoid damage.
Altitude Warning
The following applies to use at low altitudes: Do not use this product at altitudes above 2,000 m. ⛰️ ≤2000m
British Plug Warning
A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. Dispose of the plug at a suitable disposal facility.
NEVER insert a damaged or cut-off plug into a 13-AMP socket. ?
Do not use the plug without the fuse cover. Replacement fuse covers are available from your local dealer. Replacement fuses are 13 Amps and MUST be ASTA approved according to BS1362.
Disposal Information
If you wish to dispose of this product, do not mix it with regular household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that mandates proper treatment, recovery, and recycling. ♻️
Households in the 25 EU member states, Switzerland, and Norway can return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection points or retailers (when purchasing a similar new product). For countries not listed above, please contact your local authorities for proper disposal methods. This ensures that your disposed product undergoes the required treatment, recovery, and recycling, preventing potential negative impacts on the environment and human health.
General Safety Instructions
- READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
- KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
- HEED ALL WARNINGS.
- FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
- DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE NEAR WATER. ?
- CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.
- FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
Installation and Usage Warnings
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL THE DEVICE ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT INSTALL THE DEVICE NEAR HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEATERS, OVENS, OR OTHER APPLIANCES (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
USE ONLY MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIED ACCESSORIES/PARTS.
UNPLUG THE DEVICE DURING THUNDERSTORMS OR WHEN NOT IN USE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS.
Do not defeat the safety feature of a polarized or grounded plug. A polarized plug has two blades, one wider than the other. A grounded plug has two blades and a third grounding pin. The wide blade or the third pin is for your safety. If the supplied plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being stepped on or pinched, especially at plugs, outlets, and the point where it exits the device.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the device. When using a cart, be cautious when moving the cart/device combination to avoid injury from tipping.
Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as when the power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
ON/OFF SWITCH: The power switch used in this device does NOT disconnect the connection to the mains.
POWER DISCONNECTION: The plug must remain easily accessible. For rack mounting or installation where the plug is not accessible, a master switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm on each pole must be integrated into the electrical installation of the rack or building.
When connecting to a 240V power supply, a suitable CSA/UL-certified power cord must be used for this supply.
Power Cord Safety (if equipped with a power cord)
WARNING: THIS DEVICE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PROTECTIVE EARTH OUTLET. ⏚
THE CONDUCTORS OF THE POWER CORD ARE COLORED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING CODE:
GREEN AND YELLOW – EARTH / BLUE – NEUTRAL / BROWN – LIVE
Since the colors of the conductors of the power cord of this device may not correspond with the colored markings of the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
- The GREEN AND YELLOW colored wire MUST be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol ⏚ or is colored GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW.
- The BLUE colored wire MUST be connected to the terminal marked N or BLACK.
- The BROWN colored wire MUST be connected to the terminal marked L or RED.
THIS DEVICE MAY REQUIRE THE USE OF A DIFFERENT POWER CORD, A DIFFERENT PLUG, OR BOTH, DEPENDING ON THE POWER SOURCE AVAILABLE AT INSTALLATION. IF THE PLUG NEEDS TO BE CHANGED, THE WORK MUST BE DONE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL REFERRING TO THE TABLE BELOW. THE GREEN/YELLOW CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE DEVICE CHASSIS.
| CONDUCTOR | WIRE COLOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Alt | |
| L (LIVE) | BROWN | BLACK |
| N (NEUTRAL) | BLUE | WHITE |
| E (EARTH GND) | GREEN/YEL | GREEN |
CAUTION: IF THE GROUNDING IS INTERRUPTED, CERTAIN FAULT CONDITIONS IN THE DEVICE OR SYSTEM TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED CAN RESULT IN FULL MAINS VOLTAGE BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND GROUND. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THE CHASSIS AND GROUND ARE TOUCHED SIMULTANEOUSLY.
