Electro-Harmonix nano STEEL LEATHER User manual

- FCC COMPLIANCE -
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.
STEEL LEATHER
Bass Expander
Congratulations on your purchase of the Steel Leather! The Steel Leather is a result of Electro-
Harmonix’s commitment to present a useful and dynamic effect that is specifically designed
for the bass. It presents you with a powerful attack control that gives your bass a cutting edge
both on stage and in the studio. Reading these instructions carefully will ensure that you will
get the most out of the Steel Leather.
- THEORY OF OPERATION -
The Steel Leather is an effect pedal designed to enhance your picking and plucking
on the bass guitar. The enhanced notes will allow the bass to cut through more easily
and give your notes a sharp attack. Using the two knobs you can adjust the Steel
Leather’s effect from subtle to a total emphasis of the attack portion of your playing.
You have separate control over both the response and the volume of the effect.
The Steel Leather is an expander that operates over a narrow frequency range. The
frequency range was chosen specifically to
expand the attack portion of a bass guitar’s notes. An expander is a device that
makes loud signals louder and quiet signals quieter. An expander is the opposite of a
compressor, making your playing more dynamic. The louder your notes the more the
Steel Leather will expand or emphasize your attack. On quiet notes, it may not
emphasize the attack at all. What this means is that the musician can use the Steel
Leather to sharpen the attack on their notes just by simply playing louder. Of course
you can also set up the Steel Leather so that it emphasizes every note you play, no
matter how quiet the note.
As you start to use the Steel Leather, invest some time to experiment with the
controls and how they interact. You will discover very interesting possibilities
including many different attack emphasis points that apply to various music styles.
Once you understand the possibilities you will find out that small changes can make a
huge difference.
- CONTROLS -
Effect Leve Knob – controls the volume of the Steel Leather effect. When turned
down to 0, completely counter clockwise, no effect will be heard just the original dry
signal. As you turn the Effect Level knob up, or clockwise, the volume of the effect
will increase, while the level of the dry signal remains constant. The farther you turn
the Effect Level knob up, the more effect you will hear, making your attack more
dramatic. The Effect Level knob is completely independent of the Response knob
though the two work hand in hand to create the overall effect.

Response Knob – controls the response or sensitivity of the effect to your picking.
When the Response knob is set to a low setting, below 12 o’clock, only the loudest
notes you play will be emphasized. Turn the Response knob above 12 o’clock and
soon every note you play, no matter how lightly you play them, will be emphasized.
Use the Response knob to set how the Steel Leather responds to your dynamics and
picking. As you turn the Response knob up, or clockwise, you will notice your quiet
notes begin to trigger the Steel Leather effect. As you turn the Response knob down,
or counter-clockwise, you will need to play louder to emphasize your notes. For
example, you can set up the Steel Leather to only respond to your loudest notes so
that it can be used to emphasize a certain passage in a song.
You may also find that the Steel Leather responds differently when you switch from
plucking the notes with your fingers to plucking the notes with a pick. Usually a finger
plucked note will have a softer attack as compared to a picked note, so in general the
Response knob needs to be turned up higher when playing with your fingers.
Status LED and Footswitch- When the LED is lit; the Steel Leather is in effect
mode. When the LED is off, the Steel Leather is in True Bypass mode and power is
completely disengaged. So when the Steel Leather is in Bypass, it is off and does not
draw power from the battery. The Footswitch toggles between effect mode and
off/bypass mode. Removing the input plug will also turn the Steel Leather off.
INPUT Jack – This ¼” jack is the audio input to the Steel Leather. The input
impedance presented at this jack is 1MΩ. A ¼” plug must be connected to the INPUT
to turn the Steel Leather on.
AMP Jack – This ¼” jack is the audio output from the Steel Leather. When the
Steel Leather is in Bypass mode, the OUTPUT jack is connected directly to the INPUT
jack.
9V Power Jack – The Steel Leather can run off of a 9V battery or you can connect a
9VDC battery eliminator capable of delivering at least 100mA to the 9V power jack.
The battery eliminator must have a barrel connector with center negative. The
battery may be left in or taken out when using an eliminator.
- POWER -
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: The Stee Leather wi not work with the same
power adaptor that is daisy chained to other peda s in its signa chain.
P ease run the Stee Leather off of its own power adapter or a battery. The
battery wi ast a ong time.
Power from the internal 9-volt battery is activated by plugging into the INPUT jack
and engaging the effect with the Footswitch. To disconnect power either press the
Footswitch so the LED is off and/or remove the input cable. Whether you use a
battery or an external AC Adapter, the Steel Leather powers up only when a plug is
inserted into the INPUT jack and the LED is on.
To change the 9-volt battery, you must remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the
Steel Leather. Once the screws are removed, you can take off the bottom plate and
change the battery. Please do not touch the circuit board while the bottom plate is off
or you risk damaging a component.
- 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
contact the appropriate office listed below. Customers outside the regions listed
below, please contact EHX Customer Service for information on warranty repairs at
[email protected] or [phone]. USA and Canadian customers: please obtain a
Return Authorization Number RA#) from EHX Customer Service before returning
your product. Include with your returned unit: a written description of the problem
as well as your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and RA#; and a
copy of your receipt clearly showing the purchase date.
United States & Canada
EHX CUSTOMER SERVICE
ELECTRO-HARMONIX
c/o NEW SENSOR CORP.
55-01 2ND STREET
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Europe
JOHN WILLIAMS
ELECTRO-HARMONIX UK
13 CWMDONKIN TERRACE
SWANSEA SA2 0RQ
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
This warranty gives a purchaser specific legal rights. A purchaser may have even
greater rights depending upon the laws of the jurisdiction within which the product
was purchased.
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