DigiTech TL-2 User Manual

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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 TL-2

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: May 30, 2008

European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and

Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA Ph: (801) 566-8800 Fax: (801) 568-7583

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

Service Office or :

Warning

For your protection, please read the following:

Important Safety Instr uctions

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 par ts inside. Refer all ser vicing to qualified ser vice 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 oper ate 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 gener al 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 char ge 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, 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 to provide such distinguishing features as true bypass and high voltage operation, making them essential additions to the signal chain of players who know about sound quality and demand the utmost in performance.

Included Items

HardWire TL-2 Metal Distortion

• HardWire StompLock

• Foot Switch Glow Sticker

• Hook-and-loop Pedalboard Pad

• Warranty card

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What Does This Do?

Level Knob - Controls the distortion output level. Turn the knob

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

DC Adapter Jack - Connect (an optional) Harman PS200R

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

High Knob (center) - Controls the level of high frequency (tre-

ble) boost/cut in the distortion effect. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease treble level.

Low Knob (ring) - Controls the level of low frequency (bass)

boost/cut in the distortion effect. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the bass level.

Mid Knob (center) - Controls the level of midrange boost/cut in

the distortion effect. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the mid frequencies.

Freq knob (ring) - Controls the Midrange frequency that the Mid

knob boosts and cuts. Range is 200 Hz to 5.0 kHz.

Gain Knob - Controls the overall distortion gain. Turn the knob

clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the amount of distor tion gain.

Voicing Switch - This switches between the Metal Distor tion’s

two voicings. Tight provides a punchy ar ticulated low-end response. Loose creates a thick heavy low end for grinding rhythm playing.

Input - Connect your instrument or the output of another pedal

to this jack. This jack enables battery power to the pedal when connected. To prolong battery life, disconnect the cable from the Input jack when not in use. If the optional Harman PS200R power supply is used, cables can remain connected.

Foot Switch Release Pins - These two pins are spring loaded

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hinges that hold the Foot Switch in place. See page 7 for information on accessing and changing the battery.

Indicator LED - Lights when the effect is turned on. When bat-

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tery power is low (approximately 15 minutes before it dies), the Indicator LED begins to dim giving you advanced warning that very shortly you will need to replace the battery.

Foot Switch - Turns the effect on and off.

12. Output - Connect this output to the input of your amplifier or the

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input of another pedal.

Note: Use unbalanced mono instrument cables only.

Amplifier Setup

PS200R (optional)

Battery Operation

In the event that battery power is completely depleted, HardWire pedals automatically switch into bypass. This eliminates the need to remove the pedal from your pedal chain if the battery is dead. To replace the battery, do the following:

Using the tip of a 1/4” guitar cable, push in one of the Release Pins in on

1. either side of the Foot Switch, and remove it from the pedal chassis. Remove the battery from the battery compartment and disconnect the

2. battery cable. Connect a new battery to the battery cable and put it back in the bat-

3. tery compartment. Make sure the batter y cable does not interfere with the spring or pedal switch arm. Place one hole of the Foot Switch over its corresponding pin.

4. Push the opposite pin in and lower the other side of the Foot Switch

5. into place over the depressed pin. Release the pin. When the Foot

Foot Switch

Pedal Switch

Arm

Foot Switch

Release Pin

9VDC Battery

Foot Switch Release Pin

Pedal Chassis

Battery

Compartment

Spring

Switch is properly fastened, both Release Pins are flush with the outer side of the pedal.

HardWire Performance Accessories

The performance accessories make integrating a HardWire pedal into any pedal board a snap. The following accessories are included:

Hook-and-loop Pedalboard Pad (designed to attach to the surfaces

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found on most commercial pedalboards) Foot Switch Glow Sticker (easily visible on dark stages)

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StompLock™ (keeps your settings where you want them)

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Hook-and-loop Pedalboard Pad

To attach the Pedalboard Pad, do the following:

Peel off the existing rubber skid pad from the bottom of the pedal.

Peel the adhesive protector from the back of the Pedalboard Pad.

Apply the Pedalboard Pad to the bottom of the pedal.

Foot Switch Glow Sticker

To attach the Foot Switch Glow Sticker, do the following:

Peel the adhesive backing from the Foot Switch Glow Sticker.

Apply the Glow Sticker to the top of the Foot Switch.

StompLock

To place the StompLock over the pedal knobs, do the following:

Set the knobs to your preferred setting.

Gently push the StompLock over the top of the knobs.

To remove the StompLock, gently lift one side and then the other.

Specifications

Controls - Level, Low, Mid, Freq, High, Gain, Voice Switch, On/Off Pedal Jacks - Input, Output Input Impedance - >500 kΩ - effect on Output Impedance - 1 kΩ - effect on Input Impedance - true hardwire bypass - effect off Output Impedance - true hardwire bypass - effect off Power Supply - 9V Alkaline Dr y Battery or Harman PS200R 9V DC power supply Current Draw - 25 mA (typical at 9V DC) Power Consumption - 225 mW (typical w/optional PS200R power supply) Dimensions - 5.25”(L) x 3.5”(W) x 2.15”(H) Weight - 1.3 lbs. Optional Power Supply PS200R-100 (100V~ 50/60Hz) PS200R-120 (120V~ 60Hz) PS200R-230 (230V~ 50Hz)

PS200R-240 (240V~ 50Hz)