Behringer DW400 User Manual

DYNAMIC WAH DW400

Ultimate Au to-Wah/Human Voice Eec ts Pedal

Thank you for show ing your condence in us by purchasing the BEHRINGER DYNAMIC WAH DW400.
This eec ts pedal delivers a variety of wah e ects including a Human Voice mode creating an
unbelievable “talking” sound. Experience exciting new sounds!

1. Controls

(1) Select t he eect mode via the MODE switch:

UP: Creates a Wah eec t. The lter moves

upwards (from low to high frequencies).

DOWN: Creates a Wah eect. T he lter
moves downwards.

SYNTH: A stron ger upward Wah eect with
a synth-like resonance lter sound.

HUMAN VOICE: Turns your instrument
signal into the so und of a human voice.
The sound alters betwe en 2 selectable
vowel sounds and a dds slight overdrive.

TEMPO: Auto Wah. Tap in the tempo via
foot switch (10) or ex ternal foot switch.

(2) SENS determines the eect sensitivit y,

depending on the input level. In HUM AN
VOICE mode, it sele cts the rst vowel.
In TEMPO mode, this control has
no function.

(3) The MANUAL control determines the wah

eect s’ lowest frequenc y. In HUMAN VOICE mode, it s elects the second vowel. In TEMPO mode,
this control has no function.

(4) The DEC AY control determines how quickly the lter is shif ted. In TEMPO mode, you can shape the

LFO wave form from Sine (min) to Square wave (max).

(3)

(4)

(8)

(5)

(9)

(1)

(2)

(6)

(7)

(10)

UP, DOWN, SYNTH HUMAN VOICE TEMPO

SENS

MANUAL

DE CAY

EXP/CTL*

*Connect an expression pedal (e.g. the FCV100) to the EXP/CTL connector

(5) The ¼" TRS EX P/CTL connector can be used to connec t two dierent type s of pedals:

• Use an expression pedal for Wah pedal func tionality (for all mode s).

• Use an external foot switch ins tead of the pedal foot switch ((10)) to tap in th e eect time

(in Tempo mode only).

(6) Use the ¼" TS GTR IN connector to plug in a guit ar. Use either input (6) or (7).
(7) Use the ¼" TS BASS IN connec tor to plug in a bass guitar. If you use this input, the lter parameters

are optimized for bass signals. With a cable in input (6), this input has no func tion.

(8) The ¼" TS OUT connector s ends the signal to your amp or other eect s devices.

eect sensitivity,

depending on input level

starting frequency

of Wah eect

Envelope

Response Time

Wah pedal (SENS, MAN UAL

and DECAY disabled)

Wah 1:

Selec ts the rst vowel

Wah 2:

Selec ts the second vowe l

Selec ts the Time used to

move from Wah 1 to Wa h 2

Fades bet ween Wah 1 and

Wah 2 (DECAY disabl ed)

no function

no function

LFO wavefo rm shape:

Sine (Min) > Square (Max)

Wah pedal

(DECAY disabled)

DYNAMIC WAH DW400

(9) The ON /BATT LED illuminates when the eect is activated. It also serves as a batter y

level indicator. If the Tap function is active, the LED ashes.

(10) Use the foot switch to activate/deactivate the eec t. When pressing the foot switch 2 seconds

or longer, you can tap in the Auto Wah eec t time (ON/BATT LED ashes).

Use the DC IN connection at the front of the unit to plug in a 9 V power supply (not included).

The BATTERY COMPARTMENT is located underneath the pedal cover. To install or replace the 9 V battery,
press the hin ges with a ballpen and remove th e pedal cover. Be careful not to sc ratch the unit.

◊ The DW400 has no On/O switch. It is operable as soon as you insert a plug into the

IN connec tor. Disconnect the plug, if you d on’t use the DW400. In doing so, you c an
extend the life time of the bat tery.

The SERIAL NUMBER is located at the underside.

◊ In rare cases interferences of the normal function may appear by external inuence

(e.g. electrostatic discharge), as for example sound disturbances or malfunctions.
If this occurs, please turn down the volume on subsequent amp liers and disconnect
the input connector briey to restart the application.

2. Safety Instructions

Do not use near water, or install near heat s ources. Use only authorize d attachments/accessories.
Do not service produc t yourself. Contact our qualied servicing personnel for servicing or rep airs,
especially w hen power supply cord or plug is damaged.

3. Warranty

Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com
and read the ter ms and conditions of our war ranty carefully.

4. Specications

GTR IN / BASS IN

Connec tor ¼" TS

Impedanc e 500 kΩ

OUT

Connec tor ¼" TS

Impedanc e 1 kΩ

EXP/ CTL

Connec tor ¼" TRS

Impedanc e 1 kΩ

Power Supply

9 V𝌂, 100 mA regulat ed

BEHRINGER PSU-SB

USA/Canad a 120 V~, 60 Hz

China 220 V~, 50 Hz

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE
MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSICGROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS
WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN.
COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS
ONLY. FULLFILLERSAND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSICGROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSICGROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM
OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS
WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSICGROUPIPLTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2012 MUSICGroupIPLtd. Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146, Road Town,
Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Korea 220 V~, 60 Hz

Europe/Aust ralia 230 V~, 50 Hz

Japan 100 V~, 50/60 Hz

Power conne ctor 2 mm DC jack,

negative center

Batter y 9 V type 6LR 61

Power consumption 30 mA

Physical/Weight

Dimensio ns approx. 2  ⁄ x 2 ¾ x 4 ⁄"
(H x W x D) app rox. 54 x 70 x 123 mm

Weight approx. 0.73 lbs / 0.33 kg

BEHRING ER is constant ly strivin g to maintain the h ighest
profes sional stand ards. As a resu lt of these ef forts , modifica tions
may be made f rom time to time t o existing p roducts w ithout
prior not ice. Specif ications an d appearance may t herefore di ffer
from tho se listed or sh own.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

DYNAMIC WAH DW400

Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services US Inc.

Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway,

Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011,
USA

Phone Number: Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

DYNAMIC WAH DW400

complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the followingparagraph:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the followingmeasures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp.

This device complies with Par t 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Important information:

Changes or modications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void
the user’s authority to use the equipment.