Line 6 Otto-Filter User Manual

Pilot’s Handbook for Otto Filter

Pilotenhandbuch für Otto Filter

Manuel de pilotage pour Otto Filter

Pilotenhandboek voor Otto Filter

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CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part
15 of 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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

trademarks of Line 6, Inc.

The exclamation point within a triangle
means, “Caution!” Please read the
information next to all caution signs.

Otto Filter Pilot’s Handbook © 2005, Line 6, Inc.

The lightning symbol within a triangle
means, “Electrical caution!” It indicates the
presence of information about operating
voltage and potential risks of electrical shock.

You should read these Important Safety Instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place.

Before using your ToneCore, carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions.

1. Obey all warnings on the pedal and in the ToneCore Pilot's Handbook.

2. Connect optional power supply only to AC power outlets rated 100-120V or 200-240V 47-63Hz (see indications on optional power supply).

3. Do not perform service operations beyond those described in the ToneCore Pilot's Handbook. Service 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 unit has been exposed to rain or moisture

• the unit does not operate normally or changes in performance in a significant way

• the unit is dropped or the enclosure is damaged.

4. Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, or appliances which produce heat. .

5. Guard against objects or liquids entering the enclosure. Do not use or place unit near water.

6. Unplug the power supply when not in use for extended periods of time. Unplug the power supply during lightning storms.

7. Clean only with a damp cloth.

8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

9. Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage. Always be sure to practice “safe listening.”

Otto Filter Pilot’s Handbook

Output your ToneCore to

your amplifer, or route it

through another pedal.

DRIVE

LEVEL

SCOOP

BASS MID TREBLE

GATE

•

•

•

METAL

PULVERIZE

INSANE

OFF • 1

2

RANGE

SENS PEAK

OTTO FILTER

• TF •

•

BP

LP

UP

DOWN

Connect your guitar

using a standard

cable.

SPEED DEPTH PEAK SHAPE

OFF

TAP TEMPO:

OPTO

TAP LIGHTLY

•

•

BIAS

PAN

You can, of

course,

feed your

ToneCore

with another

effect pedal
instead of a

guitar.

Greetings and salutations! Thank you for inviting the
Line 6 Otto Filter auto wah pedal into your life.

Effect On-Off / Power Indicator Light

The Power Indicator Light on your ToneCore uses two
colors to indicate the pedal’s state:

•Light not lit – Effect is bypassed (off)

•GREEN – Effect is engaged (on)

•RED (flashing) – Batteries should be replaced

This low power indication will override all other states

Connections and Power Indicator Light

In Jack

Here’s where it all begins. Use a standard guitar cable
to connect your guitar, or the output of another effect
to use in combination with your ToneCore. Like most

pedals, inserting a plug into this jack will turn on the
power to your ToneCore. Disconnect the plug from
this jack when the ToneCore is not being used.

Out Jack

Use a standard guitar cable to connect to the input of
a guitar amp, or the input of another effect that will feed
your amp.

Power Jack

Connect an optional ToneCore-compatible Line 6
power supply like the DC-1, and you'll never need a
9-volt battery again!

Foot Switch

Stomp on this to turn Otto Filter’s effect sound
processing on and off.

Otto Filter Pilot’s Handbook

RANGE

SENS PEAK

OTTO FILTER

Sens

The Sensitivity knob controls how the filter responds
to the dynamics of your playing. Higher sensitivity
settings (clockwise rotation) make it easier to get the
filter in motion during quiet passages of your playing.
At low sensitivity settings (counterclockwise rotation)
you must play harder (louder) to get the filter moving.

Range

The Range knob tells the filter how far up or down the
frequency spectrum (depending on the MODE switch)
you want the filter to travel. Low range settings
(counterclockwise rotation) will accentuate lower
frequencies; increased range (clockwise rotation) will
accentuate higher frequencies.

•

BP

TF • LP

•

UP

DOWN

Peak

The Peak knob controls the filter's shape. Increase Peak
(clockwise) to narrow the filter for a more dramatic
effect. Decrease Peak to widen the filter, for a milder
effect.

Filter Switch

This control is used to select the pedals filter type used.

BP - Band Pass

Low frequencies and high frequencies are cut, leaving
only the frequencies in between. The center frequency
of the band moves in response to the dynamics of your
playing.

Controls

Up / Down

Selects if the filter moves Up or Down the frequency
spectrum in response to your playing.

Up

The filter travels from low frequencies (when your
playing soft) to higher frequencies (when you play
louder).

TF - Twin Filter

Two band pass filters moving in opposite directions of
each other. One band moves from high to low
frequencies, the other from low to high. The center
frequency of each band moves in response to the
dynamics of your playing.

LP - Low Pass

Low frequencies are passed while high frequencies are
cut. The cutoff frequency of the band moves in response
to the dynamics of your playing.

Down

The filter travels from high frequencies (when playing
soft) to low frequencies (when playing louder).

Battery Access Instructions

1) Depress pedal fully.

While holding pedal,

2)
squeeze both sides of
hinge as shown.

Squeezing hinge,

3)
raise pedal to
reveal battery.

Power Supply

Connect an optional Line 6 DC-1 power supply and
you'll never need a 9-volt battery again! It is also
compatible with most popular 9 Volt DC stomp boxes.
Using the power supply will disconnect the battery.

Battery Access Instructions

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Min Nominal Max

Supply Voltage 6 VDC 9.6 VDC 16 VDC

Supply Current
@ 9.6 VDC 40mADC 60mADC 100mADC

+

Power
@ 9.6VDC 0.4 Watt 0.6 Watt 1 Watt

Example Tones

SENS PEAK

RANGE

OTTO FILTER

•

BP

TF • LP

Funkster!

Smooth, slow auto filter wah effect.
Adjust SENS control according to
the output level of your guitar for
the best response.

•

UP

DOWN

SENS PEAK

RANGE

OTTO FILTER

•

BP

TF • LP

Taking Pedal

For vocal formant type effects...
Select your neck pickup and turn
your guitar’s tone knob down to
reduce treble.

•

UP

DOWN

SENS PEAK

RANGE

OTTO FILTER

•

BP

TF • LP

Synth Lead

Playing very light staccato notes will
produce a synth like sound. Try it in
front of a distortion pedal.

•

UP

DOWN

Your Tone Settings

SENS PEAK

RANGE

OTTO FILTER

•

BP

TF • LP

•

UP

DOWN

Mark the knob and switch settings for your favorite tones above.Mark the knob and switch settings for your favorite tones above.

SENS PEAK

RANGE

OTTO FILTER

•

BP

TF • LP

•

UP

DOWN

SENS PEAK

RANGE

OTTO FILTER

•

BP

TF • LP

•

UP

DOWN

Line 6, ToneCore, Dr. Distorto, Constrictor, Crunchtone, Echo Park, Liqua-Flange,

Otto Filter, Roto-Machine, Space Chorus, Tap Tremolo, Über Metal und Verbzilla

VORSICHT

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Grenzwerten von “Part 15” der FCC-Bestimmungen für Digital-Geräte der Klasse
B. Die Bedienung unterliegt folgenden beiden Bedingungen: (1) Das Gerät darf keine schädlichen Interferenzen
verursachen; (2) das Gerät muss alle empfangenen Interferenzen akzeptieren, darunter auch Interferenzen, die
Funktionsstörungen verursachen könnten.

WARNUNG

Um Brand- und Stromschlaggefahr zu vermeiden, dieses Gerät niemals Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aussetzen.

sind Warenzeichen der Line 6, Inc.

Das Ausrufezeichen in einem Dreieck
bedeutet “Vorsicht!” Lies dir alle Informa­tionen neben solchen Symbolen sorgfältig
durch.

Otto Filter Pilotenhandbuch ©2005, Line 6, Inc.

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Stromschlaggefahr dar.