Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus Manual de usuario

PEDAL POWER

User’s Manual

2PLUS

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VOODOO LAB PEDAL POWER

User’s Manual

Introduction

The Voodoo Lab Pedal Power is the finest power supply available

for pedal effects. The Pedal Power provides eight 9V outputs which

will power any type of battery operated effects. Each output is com-

pletely isolated, short-circuit protected, highly filtered and regulated.

This insures reliable operation, free of hum and noise.

The new Pedal Power 2 Plus now powers Line6 modeling pedals,

Boss Twin pedals, and includes two variable voltage outputs to

simulate worn batteries. The U.S. model (120V input) can operate

from 50Hz or 60Hz mains to allow use with a step-down trans-

former in 50Hz countries.

Please take the time to read this entire manual before operating

your Voodoo Lab Pedal Power. This will eliminate the possibility

of damage to your effects from improper usage. You can also visit

our web site at www.voodoolab.com for the latest information on

this and other products.

Unpackin

Your Voodoo Lab Pedal Power box should contain the following:

Pedal Power 2 Plus system unit

Warranty card

AC power cord

DC Power cables:

5.5x2.1mm barrel connectors (6)

5.5x2.5mm “red” barrel (2)

3.5mm mini plug (1)

9V battery snap (1)

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System Unit Description

1. AC auxiliary. This is a courtesy AC outlet for convenient

powering of AC powered effects or a M D foot controller.

Note the 200 watt maximum rating. Do NOT plug in your

amp here!

2. AC power input jack. This is a standard “ EC-type” connector.

3. Power indicator. This LED indicates the Pedal Power system

unit is operating.

4. DC output jacks (8). Each output provides 9 volts of isolated,

filtered and regulated DC power for your pedal effects.

5. Voltage selector D P switches. These switches select the output

voltage. Switches 1-8 correspond to DC outputs 1-8. Normal 9V

operation is with the switch in the “NORMAL” position.

NORMAL

6. SAG controls (not shown). Next to output jacks 7 and 8 are

controls to vary the voltage from 4-9V.

About Pedal Boards

Before connecting the Pedal Power to your pedals, let’s talk about

pedal boards. The best installation is to mount your pedals and

power supply to a suitable pedal board. You can use anything from

a piece of plywood to a professionally built unit available from any

reliable supplier of road cases. Securely mounting your effects and

power supply will make it easy to transport without damage and

eliminates excessive flexing of cables which will cause their pre-

mature failure.

Most devices (pedal effects, power supply, tuner, volume pedals,

wah, etc.) can be mounted to the pedal board using an industrial

adhesive-backed velcro such as 3M dual lock. Audio cables should

be as short as possible. You can use off-the-shelf patch cords, or

better yet, make your own exactly to length.

Once the cables are all neatly routed, finish the job by securing

them with nylon cable ties and cable tie mounts. f you constructed

the board itself, heavy duty rubber feet and metal handles are useful

and will give a professional appearance.

Voodoo Lab can supply you with most necessary materials includ-

ing dual lock, cable, connectors, hardware and many professional

wiring accessories. Contact us for current availability and pricing.

Connections

The Voodoo Lab Pedal Power has eight DC output jacks. These

accept barrel type connectors. Notice that each of your DC power

cables have a barrel connector on at least one end. The other end has

either another identical barrel connector (6 supplied), a 5.5x2.5mm

RED barrel (2), a 3.5mm mini-plug (1), or a battery snap (1).

Use the standard barrel connector cables with Boss, newer DOD,

banez and Voodoo Lab pedals. f you have a pedal from another

manufacturer which appears to use the same connector, you must

verify that the polarity is “center negative” to prevent damage to the

pedal. This is the standard polarity and virtually all pedals are wired

this way. Exceptions are the Fulltone ‘69, SoulBender, and Octafuzz

pedals and Big Briar Moogerfoogers, which have their power jacks

wired for “center positive”. f you have these or other pedals which

require reversed polarity, see “More About Cables” below.

Boss Twin pedals, like the DD-20, use the standard barrel connector

cables from outputs 5 and 6 only. Keep the corresponding switch in

the “NORMAL” position.

Use the cables with 3.5mm mini plugs for Dunlop, MXR reissue

and some older Voodoo Lab pedals. When using pedals of another

manufacturer, you must verify that the polarity is “tip positive”.

This is the standard polarity for pedals which use the 3.5mm mini

plug for power. f you have a pedal with reversed polarity, see

“More About Cables” below.

Line6 modeling pedals (not Tone Core), like the DL4, use the

RED 5.5x2.5mm barrel from outputs 5 or 6 only. Remember to set

the corresponding switch to the “ON” position.

f you have a pedal which has no power jack at all, but it runs on a

single 9V battery, you can still power it using your Voodoo Lab

Pedal Power. Use the cable with the 9V battery snap on one end.

This will mate with the battery snap inside your pedal once its

battery has been removed.

Volta e Selector DIP Switches

On the bottom of the Pedal Power is an 8 position D P switch with

switches numbered 1-8. These switches correspond to Outputs 1-8

and select the output voltage. Normally, they should all be in the

“OFF” or “NORMAL” position for 9 volt operation.

Boss Pedals

There are two types of Boss pedals. These are identified by the type

of power supply specified, either PSA or ACA. Almost all Boss

pedals specify the PSA type adapter and operate at 9V like most

other pedals. Boss pedals which specify the ACA type adapter

operate at a higher voltage. When powering Boss pedals that require

ACA adapters you must use outputs 1-4 only and switch the corre-

sponding Voltage Selector D P Switch to the “ON” position.

The new Boss Twin pedals, like the DD-20, have a higher current

requirement and will operate from outputs 5 and 6 only. Leave the

corresponding switch in the “NORMAL” position.

For example, let’s say you have a Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer.

Next to the power jack is a sticker which says “Use BOSS ACA

adapter only”. You are connecting a barrel connector cable from

Pedal Power DC Output #3 to the CS-3 power jack. Since the CS-3

specifies an ACA type adapter, you must set Voltage Selector D P

Switch #3 on the bottom of the Pedal Power to the “ON” position.

Line6 Modelin Pedals

You can power the Line6 modeling pedals (but not the POD) using

outputs 5 or 6 and setting the corresponding switch to the “ON”

position. Remember to use the RED 5.5x2.5mm barrel cable for

these pedals.

Line6 Tone Core pedals can be powered from any output with its

switch in the “NORMAL” position.

SAG Outputs

Outputs 7 and 8 permit you to adjust or SAG the voltage from about

4V to 9V. To enable this feature you must set the corresponding

switch to the “ON” position. This allows you to simulate worn bat-

teries. This is mostly useful for transistor-based fuzz and distortion

circuits, as modern opamp designs are minimally affected by vari-

ations in supply voltage. t is not recommended for digital pedals.

More About Cables

The DC power cables supplied with your Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2

are suitable for most common pedal effects. f you need additional

cables they are available directly from Voodoo Lab. f you need

cables of a different length, with reversed polarity, or with a special

connector, contact us and we can provide them for you.

Visit www.voodoolab.com/cables.htm for more information.

Operation

Using the above information, connect the DC power cables between

the Pedal Power outputs and the power jacks on your pedal effects.

Now connect the AC power cord from the AC Power nput jack on

the Pedal Power to a suitable AC outlet. The Pedal Power’s red LED

power indicator should light telling you that it’s working properly.

Frequently Asked Questions

f you have any questions, this is the first place to look!

Can I use my U.S. model Pedal Power in a ountry

with 230V mains?

No. Pedal Power units purchased in North America should only

be powered with 120VAC. Attempting to use 220-240VAC

mains directly will cause permanent damage to your Pedal

Power! You must use an appropriate stepdown transformer.

Why is the LED on my Boss pedal so dim?

Check to see if your Boss pedal is supposed to operate with

an ACA type adapter. t will say this either on a sticker near

the power jack, or on the bottom plate. You need to operate this

pedal at a higher voltage by setting the appropriate Voltage

Selector D P Switch on the bottom of the Pedal Power to the

“OFF” position. See the section above “Boss Pedals”.

Can the Pedal Power fit in a ra k?

The height of the Pedal Power was intentionally kept to 1-3/4

inches so that it can fit in one rack space.

What if my pedal uses reversed polarity (positive ground)?

Because the Pedal Power has each of its DC outputs isolated,

it doesn’t matter whether your pedals are negative or positive

ground. What does matter is that the power jack has the cor-

rect polarity. The barrel connectors provided are for center

negative and the 3.5mm mini plugs are for tip positive. f your

pedal is different from this, contact Voodoo Lab to obtain the

correct cable.

Doesn’t my pedal need a 300mA power supply?

Not if it runs on a standard 9V battery. The adapter available

from the pedal’s manufacturer may be able to supply up to

200 or 300mA, but pedal effects which will run on a battery

will not draw more than about 65mA.

Can I use the Pedal Power instead of the AC adapter for my

pro essor or MIDI pedal?

No. The Pedal Power is intended to run only pedal effects

which are normally powered by 9V batteries. You can plug

the AC adapter supplied with your processor or M D pedal

into the Pedal Power’s AC auxiliary outlet.

Can I power my pedal whi h requires 18V (uses two

9V batteries)?

Yes. Because the Pedal Power’s outputs are individually iso-

lated, you can wire two of them in series for 18V. Be sure to

observe proper polarity. Voodoo Lab can provide you with a

custom cable to do this.

How an I get additional DC power ables?

Contact Voodoo Lab or go to www.voodoolab.com/cables.htm

for more information.

What if I need a spe ial able?

Voodoo Lab can provide any cable you need.

What is a toroidal transformer and why does my Pedal Power

have one?

Power transformers create a magnetic field that can cause

hum and noise in your effects. A toroidal transformer has a

specially designed core that greatly reduces this field. The

Pedal Power uses this type of transformer so that your pedal

board is quiet.

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