digi-tech HARDWIRE TL-2 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 TL-2
Product option: All (requires Class II power
adapter that conforms to the
requirements of EN60065,
EN60742, or equivalent.)
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
Service Office or:
Harman Music Group
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah
84070 USA
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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.
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that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
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electronic product free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a
similar new one).
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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.

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Introduction
More than a remarkable achievement, HardWire™represents a collection of
significant improvements in effects pedals for guitar. HardWire pedals pro-
vide 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 coun-
ter-clockwise to decrease the mid frequencies.
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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 distortion gain.
Voicing Switch - This switches between the Metal Distortion’s
two voicings. Tight provides a punchy articulated 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 con-
nected.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 informa-
tion on accessing and changing the battery.
Indicator LED - Lights when the effect is turned on. When bat-
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.
Output - Connect this output to the input of your amplifier or the
input of another pedal.
Note: Use unbalanced mono instrument cables only.
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Amplifier Setup
PS200R
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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
either side of the Foot Switch, and remove it from the pedal chassis.
Remove the battery from the battery compartment and disconnect the
battery cable.
Connect a new battery to the battery cable and put it back in the bat-
tery compartment. Make sure the battery cable does not interfere with
the spring or pedal switch arm.
Place one hole of the Foot Switch over its corresponding pin.
Push the opposite pin in and lower the other side of the Foot Switch
into place over the depressed pin. Release the pin. When the Foot
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Switch is properly fastened, both Release Pins are flush with the outer
side of the pedal.
Foot Switch
Pedal Switch
Arm
Foot Switch
Release Pin
9VDC Battery
Foot Switch
Release Pin
Pedal Chassis
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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
found on most commercial pedalboards)
Foot Switch Glow Sticker (easily visible on dark stages)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Dry 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)

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Sandy, Utah 84070
PH [phone]
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of the Harman Music Group Inc.
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