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T H A N K Y O U !
For purchasing a Morley® pedal.
Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the
features of your new pedal. With common sense handling,
it should last for years. We know you will appreciate the
rugged construction of your Morley®. Most of all, we hope
you enjoy using it as much as we enjoyed building it.
C O N TR O LS
The Diamond Distortion has three controls: DRIVE, TONE
& LEVEL. Understanding these controls will help you to
get the sound you are looking for.
The DRIVE control determines the amount of distortion by
driving up the input signal. See diagrams in the sample
settings section of this manual. Keep in mind that your
overall sound is a product of your guitar, amp, pickups,
effects, cables, strings and of course - playing style.
The TONE control allows you to adjust the tone of your
sound from a subtle bass frequency to a biting treble
sound. Again, refer to the sample setting section of this
manual for hints.
The LEVEL control adjusts your overall output level when
in distortion mode. Adjust this control to equal the level of
the distortion to the bypassed signal OR turn it up past
halfway to get a boost when you engage the distortion.
C O N N EC TIO N S
IN: Input jack. Plug instrument into this jack using 1/4
guitar cable.
OUT: Connect amplifier to this jack using a 1/4 guitar
cable.
9V: Connect Morley 9 volt regulated AC adapter to this
jack.
NOTE: Youll find your cord fits very tightly into our input
and output jacks. The tight fits helps prevent the cord from
becoming accidentally unplugged from the pedal. Make
sure the cords are completely plugged in for best results.
A C A D A PTER
Use only Morleys 9-volt regulated adapters. Using a non-
regulated adapter could cause a low frequency hum in
your amplifier.
B A T TERY
The DIAMOND DISTORTION is designed to use one 9 volt
battery when not using an adapter. We suggest you use a
good quality alkaline battery.
Your pedal is designed for long battery life. To prolong
battery life, unplug your cord completely from the input
jack when not using the pedal. When the pedal is not used
for extended periods, we recommend you remove the
battery from the pedal or replace it every six month to
prevent leakage problems.
B A T TERY REPLA C EM EN T
When the battery becomes weak, the overall tone of the
distortion will be noticeably weak.
Remove the battery door located on the bottom of the
pedal. (a short cord is attached to the door to help prevent
loss. Once the door is off, the old battery can be removed
from the battery snap and a new battery plugged in. Make
sure the polarity (+/-) is correct before inserting the new
battery.
When you replace the battery door , you will notice it fits
very tightly against the battery. This prevents the battery
from rattling inside the pedal.
W ARR A N TY
All Morley® pedals are warranted for two years from date
of purchase. To obtain warranty service call
1-800-639-4668.
SPECIFIC A TIO N S
POWER: 9 Volt Battery
CURRENT DRAW: 10 mA @ 9 VDC
WEIGHT: 1.2 lb./ .55 kg
INDICATOR: Distortion on or Bypassed
185 Detroit Street, Cary, IL 60013
Phone: (847) 639-4646
Fax: (847) 639-4723
www.morleypedals.com
