EMG X Series Service manual

INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODELS: 60-7X, 707X, 81-7X
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SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL:
60-7X 707X 81-7X
Logo Color Grey Gold Silver
Magnet Type * C A C/S
Resonant Frequency (KHz) 1.95 1.95 1.47
Output Voltage (String) 2.00 2.00 2.00
Output Voltage (Strum) 8.50 8.50 8.50
Output Noise (60 Hz) -106 -105 -106
Output Impedance (Kohm) 2.00 2.00 2.00
Current @9V (Microamps) 80 80 80
Battery Life (Hours) 3000 3000 3000
Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 27 27 27
*Note: Magnet Type: A (Alnico) A/S (Alnico/Steel) C (Ceramic) C/S (Ceramic/Steel)
Installation notes:
EMG-X Series Pickups are compatible with all EMG Active Pickups. They use the connector system for easy installation, avoiding the need to solder.
Older EMG Pickups may need to be soldered, while the newer systems can be easily connected and modified. The X-Series Active Tone Control (VLPF)
is compatible with older EMG Pickups and can be used in place of the passive tone control used with other EMG Active Pickups.
EMG accessories like the EXG, SPC or RPC Controls can be added to any EMG Pickup System without the need for an extra battery.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES:
1) Only one 9-Volt battery is required to power the pickups and any
accessories such as the SPC, RPC, EXG, AB, PA-2, and Pi-2.
Use an Alkaline or Lithium battery for longest life.
2) The Volume Control included with the EMG-X System is 25K Ohm.
This value is required for the system to work correctly.
3) A stereo output jack (12B) is included with the EMG-X Pickups;
it grounds the black battery wire to turn on the pickups when
the plug is inserted into the jack. If you are replacing passive
pickups, make sure to use the jack included. If your guitar has a
long panel jack (see Page 2, bottom), make sure it is a stereo
type, a Switchcraft 152B is recommended.
4) When installing any EMG-X Active Pickup, DO NOT connect the
bridge ground wire. This wire is usually soldered to a volume or
tone control casing and goes to the bridge. This wire grounds the
strings and uses them and your body as a shield against hum and
buzz. It also creates a shock hazard.
EMG Pickups are shielded internally and DO NOT require string
grounding. This greatly reduces the possibility of reverse
polarity shock from microphones and other equipment.
5) EMG-X Active Pickups have very little magnetism compared to
passive pickups. We recommend you adjust the pickups as
close to the strings as possible. Sustain and string movement
will not be inhibited by close adjustment.
6) If your installation is different from the diagrams in these
instructions or you need additional diagrams visit our website:
emgpickups.com for a complete listing of available diagrams.
7) SPECIAL NOTE:
The diagrams shown are for EMG-X Active Pickups.
All diagrams show the Red Wire coming from the pickups
connected to the battery. If you are installing EMG-HZ
Passive Pickups refer to their diagrams. The Red Wire of
the HZ Pickup is NOT for battery power, it is a coil wire.
X-SERIES
3.500
1.500
.750 .880
R .125
TYP
3.250
.125 DIA. MOUNTING HOLES
2.900

Diagram #2
One Pickup
One Volume
Diagram #3
One Pickup
One Volume
One Active Tone
TIP
RING
SLEEVE
Diagram #4
FROM TONE
OR VOLUME
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 and you had passive pickups
you will need a new stereo output jack, the Switchcraft 152B is recommended.
Soldering to the new jack will be required, see Diagram #4 below.
2) Some instruments may already have a battery holder installed and in that case
soldering may be required to the battery buss, see diagram #5 below.
3) 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: 60-7X, 707X, 81-7X
Installation (One Pickup Guitars):
1) Plug the pickup cable onto the EMG Pickup header as shown
in Diagram #1 and route the cable to the control cavity.
If the cable is too long, wind up the excess and keep it
under the pickup if possible.
Master Volume control only
2) Refer to Diagram #2. Plug both the Pickup cable and the
output cable onto the Volume control as shown,
then go to step 4.
Master Volume and Active Tone control
3) Refer to Diagram #3.
Install the VLPF Active Tone included with the X Series Pickup.
Plug a coax cable from the Volume control to the Active
Tone Control. (Note the reversed connnector on pins 1 and 2).
Insert the output cable onto the Tone control as shown
(Pins 3 and 4).
4) Connect the output wires to the output jack by pushing
the connectors onto the jack as shown.
WHITE wire to the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire to the SLEEVE (S) contact
BLACK Battery Negative wire to the RING (R) contact.
5) Using the battery buss, insert the RED wire of the pickup,
the battery RED wire, and the RED wire from the VLPF onto
any of the pins. Extra pins can be used for EMG Accessories.
6) Put the battery in the insulating foam piece provided
and place it securely in the control cavity.
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and
test it before closing the control cavity.
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RED to BATTERY BUSS
Soldering to the 152B Panel Jack:
If your instrument has a long Panel Jack like the one below
you will have to solder the output cable as shown.
Ground (Black) to the sleeve
Signal (White) to the Tip
Battery Negative (Black) to the Ring
OUTPUT CABLE
VOLUME
FROM PICKUP
OUTPUT
T
R
S
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RED
RED
BATTERY
BUSS
FROM PICKUP
OUTPUT
T
R
S
VOLUME
ACTIVE
TONE
BATTERY
NEG (-)
RED
RED
BATTERY
BUSS
OUTPUT CABLE
RED
NOTE:
REVERSED CONNECTOR
Diagram #5
Solder the RED wire from the Battery Holder and/or
pickups and re-insert the Header into the insulation cover
13
Soldering to the battery buss:
If your instrument has an older EMG Pickup you can solder the
pickup RED wire to the buss. Simply use some needle nose pliers,
pull out the V+ header and solder the RED Wire from the pickup(s)
to any of the pins and then re-insert the header into the housing.
2
- 9V +
- 9V +
- 9V +
60-7X, 707X, 81-7X INSTRUCTIONS Page 2
Diagram #1
Insert the plug onto the 3 pin header
of the pickup as shown above.
Note the orientation arrow.

Installation Instructions:
EMG Models: 60-7X, 707X, 81-7X
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
FROM NECK PICKUP
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP
BATTERY
NEG (-)
OUTPUT
T
R
S
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.
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.
OUTPUT CABLE
****Tips and Tricks****
****Tips and Tricks****
Start your installation by:
Start your installation by:
1) Read the General Notes on Page 2 if you haven’t already
1) Read the General Notes on Page 2 if you haven’t already
and determine if you have the right output jack for your
and determine if you have the right output jack for your
instrument. A Stereo 12B type (Included) or a 152B Long Panel
instrument. A Stereo 12B type (Included) or a 152B Long Panel
Jack will be required.
Jack will be required.
2) Remove the strings
2) Remove the strings
3) Remove any existing Pickups and controls
3) Remove any existing Pickups and controls
(remember the order and function of each control)
(remember the order and function of each control)
4) Determine a good spot for the Pickup Buss and make sure the
4) 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,
5) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.
5) Install the EMG Volume and Tone Controls and tighten them in.
6) Then install the pickups keeping any excess cable under the pickup
6) Then install the pickups keeping any excess cable under the pickup
rather than in the control cavity.
rather than in the control cavity.
RED
RED
RED
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
OUTPUT TO MASTER TONE
2 Pickups / Toggle Select Switch / 2 Volumes and Master Tone
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 into 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 Tone (Active)
as shown in Diagram #6b. Note the reversed connector on pins 1 and 2.
4) Plug a coax cable from the Master Tone (ACTIVE) to the Master Volume 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 Volume control and connect the output
wires to the output jack and push the connectors onto the jack as shown.
WHITE wire onto the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire onto the SLEEVE (S) contact
BLACK Battery Negative wire onto the RING (R) contact.
7) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
along with the RED of the battery clip, and the RED wire of the Active Tone Control.
Extra pins on the V+ Supply Buss are for EMG Accessories.
8) Put the battery in the insulating foam piece provided and place it securely in the
control cavity.
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
control cavity.
MASTER
VOLUME
Diagram #6a
Refer to Diagram #7 (Next Page)
1) Install the Pickups into the instrument 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 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 (Active)
as shown. Note the reversed connector on pins 1 and 2.
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 Active Tone control (Pins 3 and 4) and connect the
output wires to the output jack and push the connectors on as shown.
WHITE wire to the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire to the SLEEVE (S) contact
BLACK Battery Negative wire onto the RING (R) contact.
6) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
along with the RED of the battery clip. Extra pins are for EMG Accessories.
7) Put the battery in the insulating foam provided and place it securely in the
control cavity.
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
control cavity.
- 9V +
MASTER
TONE (ACTIVE)
NOTE:
REVERSED CONNECTOR
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OUTPUT
T
R
S
NK VOLUME
FROM NECK PICKUP
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP
BR VOLUME
BATTERY
NEG (-)
NK TONE
(ACTIVE)
BR TONE
(ACTIVE)
Diagram #8
2 Pickups
2 Volume (either volume will act as a master)
2 Tone
Toggle Style Switch
OUTPUT
T
R
S
NK VOLUME
FROM NECK PICKUP
FROM BRIDGE PICKUP
BR VOLUME
BATTERY
NEG (-)
MASTER
TONE
(ACTIVE)
Diagram #7
2 Pickups
Toggle Style Switch
Volume each Pickup (Volumes are independent)
Master Tone
OUTPUT CABLE
RED
RED
RED
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
GROUND
BRIDGE P/U
NECK P/U
OUTPUT RED
RED
RED
OUTPUT CABLE
2 Pickups / Toggle Select Switch / 2 Volumes and 2 Tones
Refer to Diagram #8
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.
3) Plug a coax cable from the Bridge (BR) Volume control to the (BR) Active Tone
Control. Note the reversed connector on pins 1 and 2.
4) Plug a coax cable from the Neck (NK) Volume control to the (NK) Active Tone
Control. Note the reversed connector on pins 1 and 2.
5) Plug a coax cable from the the (BR) Active Tone to Position 1 on the Pickup Buss.
6) Plug a coax cable from the the (NK) Active Tone to Position 2 on the Pickup Buss.
7) 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.
8) Plug the output cable from the Pickup Buss (Position 3) to the output jack and
push the connectors onto the jack as shown.
WHITE wire onto the TIP (T) contact,
BLACK wire onto the SLEEVE (S) contact
BLACK Battery Negative wire onto the RING (R) contact.
9) Plug the RED Wires of the pickups onto the V+ Supply Buss (RED Shroud)
along with the RED of the battery clip, and the RED wires from the Active Tone
Controls.
10) Put the battery in the insulating foam piece provided and place it securely in the
control cavity.
We suggest that you plug in the instrument and test it before closing the
control cavity.
NOTE:
REVERSED CONNECTOR
- 9V +
- 9V +
NOTE:
REVERSED
CONNECTORS
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