DigiTech RV-7 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 RV-7

Product option: All (requires Class II power

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

Harman Music Group
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah
84070 USA
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

adapter that conforms to the
requirements of EN60065,
EN60742, or equivalent.)

Service Office or:

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 necessar y 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, HardWire™ represents 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, providing such distinguishing
features as true bypass, high voltage operation and true stereo processing
with genuine Lexicon® reverbs, making them essential additions to the signal
chain of players who know about sound quality and demand the utmost in
performance.

Included Items:

HardWire RV-7 Stereo Reverb

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HardWire StompLock

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Foot Switch Glow Sticker

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Hook-and-loop Pedalboard Pad

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Warranty card

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What Does This Do?

Level Knob - Controls the reverb level. Turn this knob clockwise

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to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the reverb level.

DC Adapter Jack - Connect (an optional) Harman PS200R

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power supply to this jack. Use the proper supply for your area’s
mains line voltage.

Liveliness Knob - Controls the amount of high frequency

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response in the Reverb’s effect signal. Turn this knob clockwise to
increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the high frequencies.

Decay Knob - Controls the length of time it takes for the Reverb

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to fade out. Turn this knob clockwise to increase and counter-clock­wise to decrease the reverb decay time.

Type Knob - Selects one of 7 Lexicon® reverbs:

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ROOM - fast decaying reverb; great for a touch of ambience.
PLATE - renowned studio reverb found on classic recordings.

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REVERSE - reverb in reverse; quietly crescendos to full volume.
MODULATED - lush modulating reverb ideal for chords.
GATED - unique reverb with abrupt decay; good for percussive
playing.
HALL - large encompassing reverb with warm decay.
SPRING - classic “surf” reverb; great for Rockabilly too!

Input 1 (Mono) - Connect your instrument, the output of a pedal,

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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,
disconnect the cable from the Input 1 (Mono) jack when not in use.
If the optional Harman PS200R power supply is used, cables can
remain connected.

Input 2 - Connect a second input to this jack for stereo operation.

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Inputs 1 and 2 are processed separately through the Stereo Reverb

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