1. Киришүү
The Donner Dark Mouse Distortion Pedal is an effect unit designed for electric guitar, providing a range of distortion tones. It features two distinct distortion modes and a true bypass design to maintain signal integrity when the effect is disengaged. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your pedal.

Figure 1: The Donner Dark Mouse Distortion Pedal, designed to deliver classic distortion sounds.
2. Продукт бүтүп калдыview
The Dark Mouse pedal features intuitive controls for shaping your sound. Understanding these controls is key to utilizing the pedal's full potential.

Figure 2: Control layout of the Dark Mouse Distortion Pedal.
Башкаруу каражаттары:
- 1. DC 9V Jack: Power input for a 9V DC adapter (center negative).
- 2. Mode Switch (CLASSIC/HYPER): Toggles between two distinct distortion characteristics.
- 3. LEVEL Knob: Adjusts the overall output volume of the effect.
- 4. FILTER Knob: Controls the tone or brightness of the distortion. Turning clockwise increases treble.
- 5. DIST Knob: Adjusts the amount of distortion or gain.
- 6. Input Jack: Connect your guitar or previous effect pedal here.
- 7. Output Jack: Сиздин байланышыңыз amplifier or next effect pedal.
- 8. LED көрсөткүчү: Illuminates when the effect is active.
- 9. Бут өчүргүч: Таасирди кошот же жокко чыгарат.
3. Орнотуу
Follow these steps to connect your Donner Dark Mouse Distortion Pedal:
- Сиздин камсыз кылуу ampliifier кандайдыр бир байланыштарды жасоодон мурун өчүрүлгөн.
- Электр гитараңызды туташтырыңыз Киргизүү Jack (6) of the pedal using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
- туташтыруу Output Jack (7) of the pedal to your amplifier's input using another standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
- Connect a 9V DC power adapter (center negative, 500mA minimum) to the DC 9V Jack (1). Note: The power supply is not included. Using an incorrect power supply may damage the pedal.
- Once all connections are secure, you may turn on your ampөмүрлүү.

Figure 3: Proper connection of the pedal to power and instrument cables.
4. Иштөө нускамалары
The Dark Mouse pedal offers two distinct distortion modes and flexible controls to tailor your sound.
Эффекти тартуу:
басыңыз Footswitch (9) to toggle the effect on or off. The LED көрсөткүч (8) will illuminate when the effect is active.
Selecting Distortion Modes:
колдонуу Режимди которуу (2) to select between the two distortion modes:
- КЛАССИКАЛЫК: Жылуу, вин чыгаратtage distortion sound with a subtle fuzz characteristic.
- HYPER: Offers a more powerful and aggressive sound with enhanced edges and low-end response.

Figure 4: The mode switch allows selection between Classic and Hyper distortion.
Adjusting Tone and Gain:
Utilize the three control knobs to fine-tune your distortion sound:
- LEVEL Knob (3): Adjust this to set the overall output volume of the pedal. Start with it at a moderate level and adjust to match your bypassed signal volume.
- DIST Knob (5): Turn this knob clockwise to increase the amount of distortion, from subtle crunch to heavy saturation.
- FILTER Knob (4): This control acts as a tone shaping filter. Turning it clockwise will increase the brightness and treble content of the distortion, while turning it counter-clockwise will result in a darker tone.

Figure 5: The Level, Dist, and Filter knobs provide flexible control over the effect.
Чыныгы айланып өтүү:
The pedal features true bypass circuitry. This means that when the effect is disengaged, your guitar signal passes directly through the pedal without any electronic interference, preserving your original tone. The LED indicator will be off when in true bypass mode.

Figure 6: True bypass ensures a clean signal when the effect is off.
5. Техникалык тейлөө
- Тазалоо: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the pedal's exterior. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or solvents.
- Сактагыч: Педалды кургак чөйрөдө, экстремалдык температурадан жана тике күн нурунан алыс сактаңыз.
- Электр камсыздоо: Always use a 9V DC center-negative power adapter with a minimum of 500mA current. Disconnect the power supply when the pedal is not in use for extended periods.
- Физикалык кам көрүү: The pedal features a durable aluminum alloy casing. Avoid dropping the pedal or subjecting it to excessive force.
6. Кыйынчылыктарды
- Үн жок:
- Check all cable connections (guitar to input, output to amp).
- Ensure the power adapter is correctly connected and providing power.
- Сиздин гитараны жана amplifier are functioning correctly.
- If the LED is off, press the footswitch to engage the effect.
- Weak or Distorted Sound (when bypassed):
- This pedal features true bypass, so a weak or distorted bypassed signal usually indicates an issue with cables or other equipment in your signal chain, not the pedal itself.
- Керексиз ызы-чуу:
- Ensure you are using a regulated 9V DC center-negative power supply. Unregulated power supplies can introduce noise.
- Бузук кабелдерди текшериңиз.
- Move the pedal away from power transformers or other electronic devices that may cause interference.
7. Техникалык шарттар
| Өзгөчөлүк | Спецификация |
|---|---|
| Модель номери | EC1178-FBA-US |
| Элемент Салмагы | 8.8 унция (0.25 килограмм) |
| Продукциянын өлчөмдөрү | 3.7 x 1.69 x 2.01 дюйм (3.7"L x 1.7"W x 2"H) |
| Дене материалы | Алюминий эритмеси |
| Power Source | Адаптер, электр |
| Тtage | 9 Volts DC (Center Negative) |
| Туташтыргыч түрү | 1/4" (6.35mm) mono jack |
| Сигнал форматы | Аналог |
8. Кутуда эмне бар
- 1 x Donner Dark Mouse pedal
9. Кепилдик жана колдоо
Кепилдик жөнүндө маалымат же техникалык колдоо алуу үчүн, расмий Donner компаниясына кайрылыңыз website or contact Donner customer service directly. Keep your purchase receipt for warranty claims.





