Name Function

1

 DC IN jack

Use this jack to connect an AC adaptor  (PSA series; sold separately).  If you use the AC adapter, you can play for a long time without worrying about running out of battery.

  • Use only the specified  AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately), and connect it to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.

  • If the AC adaptor is connected while power is on, the power supply is drawn from the AC adaptor.
2 CHECK indicator

This indicator shows whether an effect is ON/OFF, and doubles as the Battery Check indicator.

The indicator lights when an effect is ON.

  • The brightness of the CHECK indicator (LED) will dim as the battery lowers. Replace the battery when the LED is dim or does not light. For details on how to replace, refer to “Changing the Batteries”.

3

 OUTPUT jack

Connect this jack to your amplifier or effect unit.

4

 INPUT jack

Connect the output of your electric guitar, other musical instruments or effect units to this jack.

  • The INPUT jack also serves as the power switch. Power is turned on whenever a plug is inserted into the INPUT jack, and is turned off when the plug is disconnected. When not using the DS-1W, disconnect the cable that is connected to the INPUT jack.

    Ó “Turing the power on/off”  

5

 Pedal switch

This switch turns the effects ON/OFF.

6

 [DIST] knob

Adjusts the distortion depth and the sustain length at the same time. The further this is turned clockwise, the heavier the distortion effect becomes, and the longer the sound sustains.
7 [LEVEL] knob

Adjusts the volume when the effect is used.

  • Turn this knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the sound off.

8

 [TONE] knob

Adjusts the tonal character of the distortion. Turning this clockwise cuts the low end and boosts the high end, for a more cutting tone. Turning this all the way counterclockwise cuts the high end and boosts the low end, for a more mellow tone.

9

 [MODE] knob

Switches between sound variations.

  • S (standard): gives a sound that recreates the original DS-1, using a newly-designed circuit.
  • C (custom): gives a custom sound that’s been tuned up to be more dynamic and thick.

  • To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. 

  • Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor. 
Turning the power on/off
  • Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure. 
  • Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 

Turning the power on

Turn on the power to your amp last.

Turning the power off

Turn off the power to your amp first.