EMG P-HZ Service manual

INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODELS: P-HZ (GB MODEL)
Warranty
All EMG Pickups and accessories are warranted for a period of two years. This warranty does not cover failure due to improper installation, abuse or damage. If
upon examination the pickup is determined to be defective, a replacement will be made. Warranty replacement products are covered by this same warranty. This
warranty covers only those pickups and accessories sold by authorized EMG Dealers. This warranty is not transferable.
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(1) Loaded with 500K Volume and Tone
and 20’ (6M) 560pf cable
(2) Loaded with 1 MegOhm / 47pf
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL:
P-HZ
Logo Color Gold
Magnet Type Alnico 5
Inductance (Henries) 6.70
DC Resistrance (kOhm) 12.83
Resonant Frequency (KHz) (1) 1.77
Resonant Frequency (KHz) (2) 2.36
Impedance at Resonance (kOhm) (1) 74.47
#4 PHILLIPS RH WOOD SCREWS
FOR MOUNTING
2.250
2.250
2.450
2.450
1.100
1.100
R .125 TYP
R .125 TYP
R .234 TYP
R .234 TYP
LOGO SIDE IS FOR
D AND G STRINGS
Installation notes:
As you can see from the diagram above, the P Set consists of two pickups. Both pickups are identical in size and shape. Either can be used
for the E/A Strings or the D/G Strings. The only difference between them is the connector on the bottom of the pickup. The pickup that
features the EMG Logo is intended to be used under the D/G Stringsso that the connector cable is long enough to get to the control cavity.
The Pickup (SJ) is shorter than the Bridge Pickup (LJ).
All EMG-HZ Pickups are compatible with each other. The connector system is an easy method of installation, avoiding the need to solder.
EMG Accessory Circuits like the VLPF, EXB, BTC or BQC Controls can be added to any EMG Pickup System, all have buffered inputs and can
be used on either passive or active pickups. The B157 Buss included with the set will be used on instruments that use a selection switch.
If your installation is passive only and doesn’t require a battery the RED V+ port of the Buss will not be used.
If you decide to add active circuitry the B157 can power as many as 5 accessories. There are many EMG
Accessories that can be added to your instrument easily. Go to http://www.emgpickups.com .
IMPORTANT NOTE:
It is common practice to ground (earth) the strings of an instrument that uses passive pickups to reduce noise. This means there will be a wire
coming from the bridge into the control cavity that will be hooked to one of the pots. Included with the EMG-HZ System is a single black wire
with a connector on it and an IDC connector that will attach to the existing ground wire and will provide the ground (earth) connection.
Each Pickup Includes:
1 ea Pickup cable
2 ea 500K Pots with quick-connect solderless connectors
1 ea B157 Pickup Buss
1 ea Black wire with connector (ground)
1 ea IDC bridge ground connector
1 ea #11 1/4 inch Phone Jack
4 ea Adjustment screws

Diagram #3
One Pickup
One Volume
Diagram #4
One Pickup
One Volume
One Tone
Diagram #1
Diagram #2
B159A
General Notes:
Every attempt has been made to make this a solderless installation.
There are some instances where this is not possible;
1) If your instrument uses the long panel output jack, soldering will be required
2) Instruments with two pickups may need soldering to the selection
switch in some installations.
If you are installing only one pickup use the instructions on this page.
If you are installing two pickups go to page 3 and begin there.
Installation Instructions:
EMG Models: P-HZ
P-HZ INSTRUCTIONS Page 2
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B159A
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T
S
OUTPUT
T
S
OUTPUT
BLACK
WHITE
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B160A
TONE
EMG
MASTER
VOLUME
FROM PICKUP
MASTER
TONE
OUTPUT CABLE
OUTPUT CABLE
MASTER
VOLUME
FROM PICKUP
E / A SIDED / G SIDE
Installation
1) Diagram #1 shows how to install the pickup cable onto the back of the pickup.
It’s a good idea to keep any extra length of cable in the pickup cavity if possible.
Route the cable to the control cavity.
Diagram #2 shows the color code of the cable, be sure to pay attention to the
colors when you are installing the pickup and interconnect cables.
2) Diagram #3 shows an installation that has just a volume control,
while diagram #4 shows the typical P Style installation with a
master volume and master tone control.
3) If your instrument has a selection switch or the wiring is different, refer
to the other included diagrams on this sheet, or you can vist our website;
emgpickups.com for more diagrams and video installations.
Attaching the bridge ground wire
2) Refer to Diagram #4.
As mentioned on page 1, it is common to “ground” (earth)
the strings on guitars that use passive pickups.
Included with the system is a black wire with a single black
connector attached. Also included is an IDC connector for
connecting the two wires together. Insert the bridge ground wire,
and the connector wire into the IDC connector, press the connector
until it snaps and this will connect the two wires. It’s not necessary
to strip the insulation from the wires.
Push the black connector onto terminal 2 of the volume control
as shown in the diagram. This will ground the strings to the system.
B159A
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NECK
VOLUME
STRING GROUND WIRE
COMING FROM THE BRIDGE
BLACK WIRE INCLUDED
WITH CONNECTOR
1
2
3
4
5
6

Installation Instructions:
EMG Models: P-HZ
P-HZ INSTRUCTIONS Page 3
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B159A
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T
S
OUTPUT
BRIDGE PICKUP (POSITION 1)
NECK PICKUP (POSITION 2)
OUTPUT (POSITION 3)
NECK PICKUP
BRIDGE PICKUP
Diagram #6b
2 Pickups
Toggle Style Select Switch
Master Volume & Master Tone
(String Ground not shown)
MASTER
TONE
MASTER
VOLUME
OUTPUT CABLE
****Tips and Tricks****
****Tips and Tricks****
Start your installation by:
Start your installation by:
1) Remove the strings
1) Remove the strings
2) Remove any existing Pickups and controls
2) Remove any existing Pickups and controls
(remember the order and function of each control)
(remember the order and function of each control)
3) Determine a good spot for the Pickup Buss and make sure the
3) Determine a good spot for the Pickup Buss and make sure the
cable or wires from the selection switch will reach the Pickup Buss,
cable or wires from the selection switch will reach the Pickup Buss,
4) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.
4) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.
5) Then install the pickups keeping any excess cable under the pickup
5) Then install the pickups keeping any excess cable under the pickup
rather than in the control cavity.
rather than in the control cavity.
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
OUTPUT TO MASTER VOLUME
2 Pickups / Toggle Select Switch / Master Volume and Tone
1) Install the Pickups and route the Pickup cables to the control cavity.
If the cables are too long, wind up the excess and keep it under the pickup.
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body.
Plug both Pickup cables onto the Pickup Buss (BLACK Shroud) as shown,
Refer to Diagram #6a
Bridge Pickup to Position 1
Neck Pickup to Position 2.
3) Plug a coax cable from the Pickup Buss (Position 3) to the Master Volume
control as shown in Diagram #6b.
4) Plug a coax cable from the Master Volume to the Master Tone as shown.
5) Strip the insulation from the switch wires and Insert them into the GREEN
Terminal Block and tighten the screws with a small screwdriver.
The Bridge pickup goes to the BR Terminal
The Neck pickup goes to the NK Terminal
The Output of the switch goes to the O Terminal
If there is a ground wire coming from the switch, insert it into one of the black
terminals on the terminal block.
6) Plug the output cable onto the Master Tone control and connect the output
wires to the output jack by pushing the connectors on as shown.
WHITE wire onto the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire onto the SLEEVE (S) contact
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
control cavity.
Diagram #6a
1) Install the Pickups and route the Pickup cables to the control cavity.
If the cables are too long, wind up the excess and keep it under the pickup.
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body.
Plug both pickup cables onto the Volume controls as shown.
Plug a coax cable from the Bridge Volume control to the Pickup Buss (Position 1)
Plug a coax cable from the Neck Volume control to the Pickup Buss (Position 2)
3) Plug a coax cable from the Pickup Buss (Position 3) to the Master Tone
control as shown.
4) Strip the insulation from the switch wires and Insert them into the GREEN
Terminal Block and tighten the screws with a small screwdriver.
The Bridge pickup goes to the BR Terminal
The Neck Pickup goes to the NK Terminal
The Output of the switch goes to the O Terminal
If there is a ground wire coming from the switch, insert it into one of the black
terminals on the terminal block.
5) Plug the output cable onto the Tone control and connect the wires to the
output jack by pushing the connectors on as shown.
WHITE wire onto the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire onto the SLEEVE (S) contact
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
control cavity.
2 Pickups / Toggle Select Switch / 2 Volumes and Master Tone
Refer to Diagram #7 (Next Page)
250K 500K
B160A
TONE
EMG
FROM NECK PICKUP
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP
Installation (Two Pickup Guitars with Selection switch):
Guitars with two pickups and a selection switch will use the EMG B157 Pickup Buss.
The Pickup Buss is a convenient way to wire your guitar without soldering.
There is a separate sheet attached to these instructions that describes the
Pickup Buss in detail. Since you are installing passive EMG-HZ Pickups the RED
Shroud of the B157 Pickups Buss will not be used. It is for battery power.
In all installations it’s best to find a place to mount the Pickup Buss in the control
cavity before starting. Then, after the cables are routed use the velcro to mount it
securely.

NK VOLUME
P-HZ Page 4
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1) Install the Pickups and route the cables to the control cavity.
If the cables are too long, wind up the excess and keep it under the pickup.
2) Mount the Volume and Tone controls into the body
Plug both Neck and Bridge pickup cables onto the Volume Controls as shown.
Plug a coax cable from the Bridge (BR) Volume control to the Pickup Buss
(Position 1).
Plug a coax cable from the Neck (NK) Volume control to the Pickup Buss
(Position 2).
3) Plug a coax cable from the Bridge (BR) Volume control to the Bridge (BR) Tone
control as shown.
4) Plug a coax cable from the Neck (NK) Volume control to the Neck (NK) Tone
control as shown.
5) Strip the insulation from the switch wires and Insert them into the GREEN
Terminal Block and tighten the screws with a small screwdriver.
The Bridge pickup goes to the BR Terminal
The Neck Pickup goes to the NK Terminal
The Output of the switch goes to the O Terminal
If there is a ground wire coming from the switch, insert it into one of the black
terminals on the terminal block.
6) Plug the output cable onto the Pickup Buss (Position 3) and push the
connectors onto the jack as shown.
WHITE wire onto the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire onto the SLEEVE (S) contact
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
control cavity.
T
S
OUTPUT
T
S
FROM NECK PICKUP
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP
BR VOLUME
NK TONE
BR TONE
Diagram #8
2 Pickups
2 Volume (either volume will act as a master)
2 Tone
Toggle Style Switch
OUTPUT
NK VOLUME
FROM NECK PICKUP
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP
BR VOLUME
MASTER
TONE
Diagram #7
2 Pickups
Toggle Style Switch
Volume each Pickup (Volumes are independent)
Master Tone
OUTPUT CABLE
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
OUTPUT CABLE
2 Pickups / Toggle Select Switch / 2 Volumes and 2 Tones)
Refer to Diagram #8
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B160A
TONE
EMG
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B160A
TONE
EMG
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B160A
TONE
BLACK WIRE
WITH CONNECTOR
6
5
4
3
2
1
TO STRING GROUND
4
3
2
1
BLACK WIRE
WITH CONNECTOR
TO STRING GROUND