Hotone Binary Mod Owner's Manual

Binary Mod Owner's Manual

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Welcome

Congratulations on your new Hotone Binary pedal! You have just added some serious power to your pedalboard.

The Binary series lets loose versatile pro effects in compact cases. A dual-DSP powered platform and CDCM modeling system
ensure a realistic playing experience, dual-footswitch design and variable I/Os make it easy to use, and an OLED screen offers
clear, detailed display.

Binary Mod is a CDCM-based multi modulation effects pedal with stereo I/O and expression pedal support, delivering precise
classic modulation pedal sounds along with new and inspiring Hotone original modulation effects.

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Features

✪ Grown out of next-gen XTOMP technology
✪ Compact, easy-to-use dual footswitch modulation pedal with tap tempo
✪ Advanced CDCM modeling system ensures realistic playing experience
✪ Dual DSP-powered platform ensures high sound quality
✪ 24-bit A/D/A conversion, up to 110dB S/N ratio
✪ 24 high quality modulation effects including CDCM-based classics and Hotone originals
✪ Tap Tempo function with Tap Divide
✪ Stereo I/Os
✪ EXP jack for expression pedal control
✪ USB jack for firmware upgrading, loading/managing effects with free PC/Mac software
✪ 10 Presets (2 banks x 5 patches)
✪ Built-in OLED screen with clear display
✪ 5 transparent knobs with LEDs
✪ 9V DC power supply

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Panel Introduction

1. ON/OFF: For switching the unit on/off. The LEDs under the upper 5 knobs indicate
effect on/off status.

2. PATCH/TAP: Tap for selecting forward patches in current bank, hold for
engaging/disengaging tap tempo mode.

3. +/- buttons: For selecting effects and adjusting parameters.

4. GLOBAL: For setting expression pedal, input mode, and other parameters.

5. SAVE/EXIT button: For saving or canceling parameter changes.

6. OLED screen: Shows bank/patch numbers, setting values and other operation info.

7. E.LEVEL: Controls effect output level (varies with effects).
8-9. A/B: Control detailed effect character (varies with effects).

10. DEPTH: Controls effect depth (varies with effects).

11. RATE: Controls the effect speed (varies with effects). In Tap Tempo mode, use RATE knob
to set a Tap Tempo subdivision*, and the RATE LED will keep flashing.

12. INPUT: 1/4” (6.35mm) stereo jack, for plugging in instruments or other effects.
A Y cable is needed when connecting to stereo pedal outputs.

13. EXP: 1/4” (6.35mm) TRS jack, for connecting an expression pedal.
The expression pedal should have a TRS cable attached to it.
We recommend using a Hotone Soul Press (switched to EXP mode) for expression control.
14-15. OUTPUT (L & R): 1/4” (6.35mm) mono jacks, for connecting to amps or other effects.

16. USB jack: Mini USB jack, for effects editing, firmware updates, and factory reset.

17. DC 9V: Plug in your power supply here (DC 9V, center negative).

*Requires firmware v1.1.2 or later

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Connections

Note: TURN ON FIRST, TURN OFF LAST. Always turn down the volume knob on your amp before plugging or unplugging power jacks, cables, etc.

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Display

Plugging in your power supply will turn on the device. The main display will come up as shown below:

1 - Current bank/patch number
2 - Shows the expression pedal controlled parameter
3 - Indicates the effect model you’re using in current patch

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