DigiTech DL-8 User Manual

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DigiTech DL-8 User Manual

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name:

DigiTech

Manufacturer’s Address:

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

 

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product:

 

Product name:

HardWire DL-8

Product option:

All (requires Class II power

 

adapter that conforms to the

 

requirements of EN60065,

 

EN60742, or equivalent.)

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety:

IEC 60065 (7th ed. 2001)

EMC:

EN 55013 (2001+A1)

 

EN 55020 (1998)

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

 

Vice-President of Engineering

 

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

 

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

 

Date: June 10, 2008

European Contact:

Your local DigiTech Sales and

 

Service Office or:

 

Harman Music Group

 

8760 South Sandy Parkway

 

Sandy, Utah

 

84070 USA

 

Ph: (801) 566-8800

 

Fax: (801) 568-7583

Warning

For your protection, please read the following:

Important Safety Instructions

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Do not use this apparatus near water.

5.Clean only with dry cloth.

6.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

9.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

10.No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

11.WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

12.Refer to labels on the unit, including bottom cover, or other markings and pertinent information.

If you want to dispose of this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private household in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic product free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

WARRANTY:

We at DigiTech are proud of our products and back-up each one with the following warranty:

The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this warranty.

DigiTech warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.

DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to DigiTech WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of one year (this warranty is extended to a period of six years when the product has been properly registered by mail or through our website). A Return Authorization number may be obtained from DigiTech by telephone. The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product's use in any circuit or assembly.

Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.

DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.

The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the product's main assembly is opened and tampered with by anyone other than a certified DigiTech technician or, if the product is used with voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer.

The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall DigiTech or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.

NOTE:The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notification. Some information contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product or operating system since this version of the manual was completed.The information contained in this version of the owner's manual supersedes all previous versions.

Introduction

More than a remarkable achievement, HardWirerepresents a collection of significant improvements in effects pedals for guitar. HardWire pedals provide a suite of well-known effects, each with superior tone and control. But these pedals go above and beyond their peers to provide such distinguishing features as true bypass, high voltage operation, and true stereo processing making them essential additions to the signal chain of players who know about sound quality and demand the utmost in performance.

Included Items:

HardWire DL-8 Delay/Looper

HardWire StompLock

Foot Switch Glow Sticker

Hook-and-loop Pedalboard Pad

Warranty card

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What Does This Do?

1.Level Knob - Controls the delay level.Turn this knob clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the delay level. When Reverse Delay is selected, dry signal is not heard and this knob controls the output level of the Reverse delay effect.

2.DC Adapter Jack - Connect (an optional) Harman PS200R power supply to this jack. Use the proper supply for your area’s mains line voltage.

3.Repeats Knob - Controls the number of delay repeats.Turn this knob clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the number of repeats.Turn this knob to the maximum posi-

tion to engage the repeat-hold of the delay signal (except for MODULATED, ANALOG, LO FI, SLAPBACK, and TAPE types).This knob is disabled when LOOP is selected.

4.Time Knob - Controls the amount of delay time specified by the

range selected with the TYPE knob.The knob’s minimum position is the shortest delay time for the given range.The knob’s maximum position is the longest delay time for the given range (see Type Knob section for exact ranges).You can increase the delay time past the knob’s range by tapping in a longer time using the Tap Tempo delay feature (see Tap Tempo section).The Time knob is disabled while Tap Tempo is active, and when LOOP is selected.

5.Type Knob - Selects from a variety of delay types and delay time ranges.

0.5 Seconds - 10 to 500 ms (milliseconds)

1 Second - 500 ms to 1 second

2 Seconds - 1 to 2 seconds

8 Seconds - 2 to 8 seconds

REVERSE* - a delay where the repeats are played backward.

MODULATED* - delay with chorused repeats.

ANALOG* - a vintage bucket brigade analog delay. SLAPBACK - 80 to 150 ms

LO FI* - a low-fidelity delay that has limited bandwidth. TAPE* - a classic tube tape echo.

LOOP - create infinite stereo loops of up to 20 seconds in length.

* ANALOG Time knob range is 35 ms - 1 second.TAPE, MODULATED, and LO FI Time knob ranges are 100 ms - 1 second. REVERSE Time knob range is 500 ms - 4 seconds.To increase the time beyond the Time knob time range for all Delay types, use the Tap Tempo delay feature.

6.Input 1 (Mono) - Connect your instrument, additional pedal, or an amp effects send to this jack. Signals are heard at both outputs when only the Input 1 (Mono) jack is used.This jack enables battery power to the pedal when connected.To prolong battery life, discon-

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