Electro-Harmonix H.O.G.2 FOOT CONTROLLER User manual

This device complies with part 15 of the 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. If the device is not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications and void
the user's authority to guarantee the equipment.
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.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
H.O.G.2 FOOT CONTROLLER
Preset Controller for HOG2
Congratulations on your purchase of the Electro Harmonix HOG2 FOOT
CONTROLLER! When connected to your HOG2 main unit, the Foot Controller gives
you access to 100 presets, allowing you to load and save your favorite HOG2
settings. Every slider position and mode selection is stored when you save a preset
and faithfully recalled when you load the preset at a later date. If an expression pedal
is connected to the HOG2 it will even store its position at the time of saving.
- GETTING STARTED -
Connect the HOG2 Foot Controller (HOG2 FC) to your HOG2 main unit using a
standard 1/4” mono instrument cable. Plug into the jack labeled FOOT CONTROLLER
on the HOG2. The other end of the cable should be inserted into the HOG2 FC’s jack
labeled INPUT. As long as the HOG2 main unit is powered up, the digits on the HOG2
FC will light up indicating it is ready for use.
- DISPLAY AND CONTROLS -
2-DIGIT LED DISPLAY –The LEDs display the currently selected or loaded preset
number. The numbers range from 0 to 99. When a preset is loaded, the rightmost
decimal point on the HOG2 FC and PRESET LED on the HOG2 main unit will light
indicating a PRESET is active. If the rightmost decimal point is not lit, then either no
PRESET is currently loaded or the HOG2 is in bypass mode.
UP/DOWN Footswitches –If no preset is currently loaded, pressing either
footswitch will load the preset associated with the currently displayed number. For
example, if the HOG2 FC is displaying 0 and the decimal point next to 0 is not lit,
pressing either footswitch will load Preset 0.
If a preset is loaded, press and release the UP Footswitch and the digits on the HOG2
FC will increment by one while simultaneously loading the preset indicated by the
new number. For example, if your HOG2 FC is displaying 0 and you press the UP
Footswitch, the display will load and show Preset 1. The DOWN footswitch does the
same but instead decrements by one.
Press and hold either footswitch for approximately half a second to jump up or down
by ten presets instead of just one.
SELECT Knob –The SELECT knob can be used to scroll through the presets without
loading a new preset. Turn the knob clockwise to scroll up through the presets, turn
the knob counter-clockwise to scroll down. Press and release the SELECT knob to
load the currently displayed preset. If a preset is loaded, and you turn the SELECT
knob, the numbers will blink indicating that a different preset is actually loaded.

Press and hold the SELECT knob for approximately 3 seconds to save the current
HOG2 setting to the preset number currently displayed. After holding the SELECT
knob for 3 seconds, the numbers will disappear for 1 second, indicating that the
preset has been saved.
- SAVING AND LOADING -
SAVING A PRESET
To save your current HOG2 setting, turn the SELECT knob until the HOG2 FC displays
the preset number you would like to save to. Now press and hold the SELECT knob
for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds the digits will go blank, indicating that the preset is
saved. You can now release the SELECT knob.
LOADING A PRESET
There are two ways to load a preset: the UP/DOWN footswitches or the SELECT
knob. Use the UP/DOWN footswitches to load the selected number, if the preset is
not already activated. Once a preset is loaded, use the UP/DOWN footswitches to
increment/decrement through the presets. The footswitches will both load and
change the preset number simultaneously.
Use the SELECT knob to scroll through the presets. Press and release SELECT to load
the currently displayed preset number.
EDITING A PRESET
If you load a preset and then move a slider or change a mode on the HOG2 main
unit, you will see both the PRESET LED on the HOG2 and the decimal point on the
HOG2 FC blink rapidly. The rapidly blinking LED indicates that the currently loaded
preset has been changed or edited in some way. If you would then like to save this
edit, turn the SELECT knob to a new number, then press and hold the SELECT knob
for 3 seconds. Release the SELECT knob after the digits go blank. While you are
turning the SELECT knob to a new preset number, the digits will blink rapidly
indicating that the currently displayed number is not the preset that is loaded.
UNLOADING A PRESET
Unloading a preset will allow the HOG2 main unit to go back to its What You See Is
What You Get Mode, where all the current slider positions indicate the HOG2’s actual
setting. To unload the current preset, press and release the SELECT knob. Upon
unloading, both the PRESET LED on the HOG2 main unit and the decimal point on the
HOG2 FC will turn off.
- POWER -
Power for the HOG2 Foot Controller comes from the HOG2 main unit, through the
1/4” instrument cable. The Foot Controller does not require batteries or a separate
AC Adapter. Its only source of power is the HOG2.
- 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.
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