Electro-Harmonix Talking Machine Instruction Manual

CALIBRATION

To ensure the TALKING PEDAL responds to its full sweep range, it may be necessary
to calibrate the sweep of the TALKING PEDAL when it is used on a different surface
since its last use. It is particularly important to calibrate if the TALKING PEDAL is
used on a slanted surface. We also recommend calibrating the TALKING PEDAL
during your first use of the pedal.

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

1. Place the pedal on the surface where it will be used.

2. Ensure the TALKING PEDAL is sitting flat on the surface then press and

release the CALIBRATE button once; the EHX logo begins to blink indicating
the Toe position has been saved.

TALKING PEDAL

VOWEL WAH WITH FUZZ

Congratulations on your purchase of the Electro-Harmonix TALKING PEDAL from
our ground-breaking NEXT STEP series! The TALKING PEDAL has no moving parts:
it does not use a potentiometer, optics or magnetism to sweep its dual-bandpass
analog filters. The result is a responsive pedal that allows precise control over the
throaty vocal effect of the TALKING PEDAL. Additionally, a level controllable fuzz
circuit is included to add extra growl to your vowels.

GETTING STARTED
Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack; connect your amp to the OUTPUT jack. Within
seconds the EHX logo in the center of the pedal will light. Your TALKING PEDAL is
ready to go! Please note: as long as a plug is inserted into the INPUT jack, a drain
is placed on the 9V battery inside the TALKING PEDAL. We recommend unplugging
the INPUT jack when the TALKING PEDAL is not in use to extend battery life.

FUZZ LEVEL Control

The fuzz in the TALKING PEDAL helps to accentuate the vocal effect, bringing out a
more distinct talking quality in the pedal. You do not need to maximize the FUZZ
LEVEL in order to hear a more talkative effect, a little can go a long way.

The FUZZ LEVEL dial located on the INPUT side of the TALKING PEDAL is a blend
control for the fuzz circuit. As the numbers increase on the dial, the volume of the
fuzz effect increases. The maximum setting of 10 should yield a bit of volume boost
as compared to your bypass volume.

3. While the EHX logo continues to blink, rock the pedal all the way back to the

extreme Heel position and hold it there.

4. Press and release the CALIBRATE button once more.

5. The EHX logo will stop blinking to indicate that the Heel position has been

saved.

If you accidentally press the CALIBRATE button and the EHX logo blinks, do not press
CALIBRATE again. After approximately 7 seconds, the TALKING PEDAL will stop
blinking and ignore the button press.

ENTERING/EXITING BYPASS
Toggle between buffered bypass and effect mode by tipping the TALKING PEDAL
forward, in the toe direction, past the flat position of the TALKING PEDAL. You do not
need to tip the TALKING PEDAL all the way forward; 25% of the total forward travel
will do it. The TALKING PEDAL needs to return to its flat position before you can
toggle between bypass and effect mode again.

When the TALKING PEDAL is in effect mode, the EHX logo in the center of the pedal
will light up. In bypass mode, the logo does not light.

POWER
Plugging into the INPUT jack activates power from the internal 9 Volt battery. The
input cable should be removed when the unit is not in use to avoid running down the
battery. If an AC Adapter is used, the TALKING PEDAL will be powered up as long as
the AC Adapter is correctly plugged in.

The TALKING PEDAL’s power jack is located on the same side as the OUTPUT jack. A
9 Volt AC Adapter capable of delivering at least 25mA of current at 9VDC is required
to power the TALKING PEDAL. The inner ring of the 9 Volt AC Adapter must be
negative, the outer ring positive. The optional 9V power supply from Electro­Harmonix is 9.6DC-200BI (same as used by Boss® & Ibanez®) 9.6 Volts DC/200mA.

The unit’s battery may be left in or taken out when the AC Adapter is in use. The
actual current draw of the TALKING PEDAL is 12mA.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

1. Locate the battery door at the front of the TALKING PEDAL, under the Toe

area of the top plate.

2. Remove the large black screw that holds the battery door to the case, most

coins or larger slotted screwdrivers can be used to remove this screw.

3. Connect your new 9V battery to the wired battery connector.

4. Insert the 9V battery into the battery holder clip on the battery door so that

the wired connector is on the same side as the hole in the battery door.

5. Place the battery door back into its window in the case of the TALKING

PEDAL

6. Re-install the screw.

NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS

 TALKING PEDAL has buffered bypass.
 The input impedance presented at the INPUT Jack is 1M.
 The output impedance at the OUTPUT Jack is 1k.
 The current draw of the TALKING PEDAL is 12mA.

- WARRANTY INFORMATION -

Please register online at http://www.ehx.com/product-registration or complete and
return the enclosed warranty card within 10 days of purchase. Electro-Harmonix will
repair or replace, at its discretion, a product that fails to operate due to defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. This
applies only to original purchasers who have bought their product from an authorized
Electro-Harmonix retailer. Repaired or replaced units will then be warranted for the
unexpired portion of the original warranty term. If you should need to return your
unit for service within the warranty period, please include a brief description of the
problem as well as you name, address, telephone number, copy of your receipt, and
a check or money order. The costs for shipping and handling are listed below.

United States - $12
Canada - $15
Europe and other countries - $25

Ship to:
Electro-Harmonix
C/O New Sensor Corporation
55-01 2nd Street
Long Island City, NY 11101

Attn: Service Department

Please make checks/money orders payable to New Sensor Corporation.

To hear demos on all EH pedals visit us on the web at www.ehx.com.
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Note:

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 off 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 different from that to which the
receiver is connected.



Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to
operated the equipment under FCC rules.

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

- FCC COMPLIANCE -