Hard Wire HT-2 User manual
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: Harman Music Group
Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
declares that the product:
Product name: HT-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 -01+Amd 1
EMC: EN 55022:2006
EN 55024:1998
FCC Part 15
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 1275/2008 of 17 December 2008, this product is designed, produced, and classified as Professional Audio
Equipment and thus is exempt from this Directive.
With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 278/2009 of 6 April 2009, this regulation applies to Class A (single output) external power supplies.The
external power supply used with this product is a multi-output power supply and thus is exempt from this Directive.
Roger Johnsen
Vice-President of Engineering
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
Date: October 4, 2010
European Contact:Your local HardWire®Sales and Service Office or
Harman Music Group
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070 USA
Ph: (801) 566-8800
Fax: (801) 568-7583
Warning
For your protection, 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.
ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and the Product Specifications noted on the
Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
• this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
• this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Operation of this unit within significant
electromagnetic fields should be avoided.
• use only shielded interconnecting cables.
If you want to dispose of this product, do not mix it with general household waste.
There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with
legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery, and recycling.
Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their
used electronic product free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you
purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method
of disposal.
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 HardWire®are proud of our products and back-up each one with the following warranty:
Please register online at hardwirepedals.com within ten days of purchase to validate this warranty.
HardWire warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use and service.
HardWire liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect,
provided the product is returned to HardWire 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
through our website). A Return Authorization number may be obtained from HardWire 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.
HardWire 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 HardWire 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 HardWire neither assumes nor authorizes any
person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall HardWire 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
Morethanaremarkableachievement,HardWire®representsacollectionof
significantimprovementsineffectspedalsforguitar.HardWirepedalspro-
videasuiteofwell-knowneffects,eachwithsuperiortoneandcontrol.But
thesepedalsgoaboveandbeyondtheirpeerstoprovidesuchdistinguishing
featuresastruebypassandhighvoltageoperation,makingthemessential
additionstothesignalchainofplayerswhoknowaboutsoundqualityand
demandtheutmostinperformance.
Included Items:
• HardWireHT-2Tuner
• FootSwitchGlowSticker
• Hook-and-loopPedalboardPad
• OnlineWarrantyRegistrationInformationCard
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What Does This Do?
1. Mode Button -Selectsthedisplaymode(NormalorStrobe)for
theTuningLEDArray.Themodesarelabeledbelowthelasttwo
LEDsoftheTuningLEDArray.
2. Input -Connectyourinstrumenthere.Thisjackenablesbattery
powertothepedalwhenconnected.Toprolongbatterylife,discon-
nectthecablefromtheInputjackwhennotinuse.Iftheoptional
HarmanPS200Rpowersupplyisused,cablescanremainconnected.
3. Foot Switch Release Pins -Thesetwopinsarespringloaded
hingesthatholdtheFootSwitchinplace.Seepage13forinforma-
tiononaccessingandchangingthebattery.
4. Foot Switch-TurnstheTuneronandoff.
5. Thru Output-Connectthisoutputtotheinputofyourampor
theinputofanotherpedalifyouwanttheoutputsignalfromyour
instrumenttobeaudiblewhenthetunerisenabled.
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6. Mute Output-Connectthisoutputtotheinputofyourampor
theinputofanotherpedalifyouwanttheoutputsignalfromyour
instrumenttobemutedwhenthetunerisenabled.
7. Tuning Button-Selectsthedifferenttuningreferences.Thetuning
referencesarelabeledbelowthefirst9LEDsoftheTuningLEDArray.
8. DC Adapter Jack-Connect(anoptional)HarmanPS200R
powersupplytothisjack.Usethepropersupplyforyourarea’s
mainslinevoltage.
9. LED Indicator -Lightswhentheeffectisturnedon.Whenbat-
terypowerislow(approximately15minutesbeforeitdies),the
IndicatorLEDbeginstodimgivingyouadvancedwarningthatvery
shortlyyouwillneedtoreplacethebattery.
10. Note Display-Displaysthenotebeingtuned.Thedecimalpoint
inthelowerrightcornerofthedisplaywilllighttoindicatethe
sharpofthenoteisplayed(i.e.G.=G#).
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11. Tuning LED Array-TheseelevenLEDsareusedfordisplaying
whetherthenotebeingtunedissharporflat.Theyarealsoused
toindicatetuningreferencesandtuningLEDarraymodes.
Connecting the Tuner
TheHardWireTunerhasasingle1/4"Inputandtwo1/4"Outputs–MUTE
andTHRU.TheHardWireTunerofferstruehardwirebypasswhennotin
usetopreserveyourguitar’ssignalwithoutanylossorbufferingintoyour
ampandothereffects.
IfyouusetheHardWireTuneronapedalboardwithothereffectsdevices,
itdoesn’treallymatterwhereinyoureffectschaintheHardWireTuneris
placedaslongasanyeffectsplacedbeforeitarebypassedbeforeyouuse
theHardWireTuner.Therefore,werecommendplacingtheHardWireTuner
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beforetherestofyourpedaleffectssoyoudon’thavetobypassother
effectsonyourpedalboardjusttotune.
ToconnecttheTunertoyouramp,dothefollowing:
1. Ifyouarenotusingbatterypower,connectanoptionalPS200Rtothe
HardWireTuner’spowerinput.
2. Connectacablefromyourinstrument’s1/4"jacktothe1/4”Input.
3. ConnecttheTuner’sTHRUoutputtotheinputofyouramplifiertohear
yourguitarwhiletuning.ConnecttheTuner’sMUTEoutputtotheinput
ofyourguitaramplifierifyoudonotwanttohearyourguitarwhiletun-
ing.
Note: Use unbalanced mono instrument cables only.
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Amplifier Setup
PS200R
(optional)
or
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Select A Tuner Reference
TheHardWireTunerhasmultipletuningreferencestoselectfrom:A=A440
(standardtuning),A=Aflat(tunedhalfstepdown),A=G(tunedwholestep
down),andalternatetuningreferences(A=A437-A=A443).
Toselectthetunerreference,dothefollowing:
1. PresstheFootSwitchtoturnonthetuner.Adashappearsinthenote
display.
2. PresstheTUNINGbutton.Atappearsinthenotedisplayandthe
LEDabovethecurrenttuningreferencelights.PresstheTUNING
buttontoselectthenexttuningreference.Thereferenceisa1/2step
down(A=Aflat)iftheLEDabovebislit.Thereferenceisawholestep
down(A=G)iftheLEDabovebb islit.
3. OncetheselectedtuningreferenceLEDislit,wait3secondsandthe
pedalreturnstonormaloperation.Thelasttuningreferenceselectedis
automaticallysaved.
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Select A Display Mode
TheHardWireTunerhastwodifferentdisplaymodes–StrobeandNormal.
WhenStrobemodeisselected,thetuningLED’smoveinthedirectionof
theinputnote’stuning.Ifthenoteisflat,theLED’smovetotheleftindicat-
ingthenoteneedstobetunedup.Ifthenoteissharp,theLED’smoveto
therightindicatingthenoteneedstobetuneddown.HowfasttheLED’s
moveindicateshowfaroutoftunethenoteis.Thespeedwillgraduallyslow
downasthenoteistuned.Whenthenoteisintune,thecyclingLED’sturn
offandonlythecenterblueLEDislit.
WhenNormalmodeisselected,singleorpairsofLEDslightindicatingtun-
ingstatus.LEDstotheleftofthecenterblueLEDlightifthenoteisflatand
needstobetunedup.LEDstotherightofthecenterblueLEDlightifthe
noteissharpandneedstobetuneddown.WhenonlythecenterblueLED
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islit,thenoteisintune.
Toselectadisplaymode,dothefollowing:
1. PresstheFootSwitchtoturnonthetuner.Adashappearsinthenote
display.
2. PresstheMODEbutton.AOappearsinthenotedisplayandtheLED
abovethecurrentMode(STROBEorNORMAL)lights.Pressthe
MODEbuttonuntiltheLEDabovetheModeyouwanttouseislit.
3. OncetheselectedModeLEDislit,wait3secondsandthepedal
returnstonormaloperation.Thelastdisplaymodeselectedisautomati-
callysaved.
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Tuning Your Instrument
(Strobe Mode)
Totuneyourguitarorbass,dothefollowing:
1. PresstheFootSwitchtoturnthetuneron.Adashappearsin
thenotedisplayuntilanoteisplayed.
2. Playanotewithyourinstrument.Thenotebeingplayeddis-
playsintheNoteDisplay.Ifitisasharpnote,adecimalpoint
lightsinthelowerrightoftheNoteDisplay(i.e.d.=D#).
3. TuneyourinstrumentbasedontheindicationoftheLEDarray.
IfLEDsmovetotheleft,thenoteisflatandneedstobetuned
up.IfLEDsmovetotheright,thenoteissharpandneedsto
betuneddown.Asthestringgetsclosertobeingintune,the
LEDmovementslows.WhenthenoteisintunetheLEDarray
turnsoffleavingonlythecenterblueLEDlit.
4. Continuetotunetherestofyourstringsinthesamemanner.
5. Whentuningiscomplete,presstheFootSwitchtobypassit.
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(Normal Mode)
Totuneyourguitarorbass,dothefollowing:
1. PresstheFootSwitchtoturnthetuneron.Adashappearsin
theNoteDisplayuntilanoteisplayed.
2. Playanotewithyourinstrument.Thenotebeingplayeddis-
playsintheNoteDisplay.Ifitisasharpnote,adecimalpoint
lightsinthelowerrightofthenotedisplay(i.e.G.=G#).
3. Beginadjustingthetuningofyourinstrumentbasedonthebehav-
ioroftheLEDarray.IfLEDstotheleftoftheblueLEDarelit,
thenoteisflatandneedstobetunedup.IfLEDstotheright
oftheblueLEDarelit,thenoteissharpandneedstobetuned
down.WhenonlythecenterblueLEDislit,thenoteisintune.
4. Continuetotunetherestofyourstringsinthesamemanner.
5. Whentuningiscomplete,pressthepedalFootSwitchtobypass
theTuner.
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Battery Operation
Intheeventthatbatterypoweriscompletelydepleted,HardWirepedals
automaticallyswitchintobypass.Thiseliminatestheneedtoremovethe
pedalfromyourpedalchainifthebatteryisdead.Toreplacethebattery,do
thefollowing:
1. Usingthetipofa1/4”guitarcable,pushinoneoftheReleasePinsinon
eithersideoftheFootSwitch,andremoveitfromthepedalchassis.
2. Removethebatteryfromthebatterycompartmentanddisconnectthe
batterycable.
3. Connectanewbatterytothebatterycableandputitbackinthebat-
terycompartment.Makesurethebatterycabledoesnotinterferewith
thespringorpedalswitcharm.
4. PlaceoneholeoftheFootSwitchoveritscorrespondingpin.
5. PushtheoppositepininandlowertheothersideoftheFootSwitch
intoplaceoverthedepressedpin.Releasethepin.WhentheFoot
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Switchisproperlyfastened,bothReleasePinsareflushwiththeouter
sideofthepedal.
Foot Switch
Pedal Switch
Arm
Foot Switch
Release Pin
9VDC Battery
Foot Switch
Release Pin
Pedal Chassis
Battery
Compartment
Spring
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HardWire Performance Accessories
TheperformanceaccessoriesmakeintegratingaHardWirepedalintoany
pedalboardasnap.Thefollowingaccessoriesareincluded:
• Hook-and-loopPedalboardPad(designedtoattachtothesurfaces
foundonmostcommercialpedalboards)
• FootSwitchGlowSticker(easilyvisibleondarkstages)
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Hook-and-loop Pedalboard Pad
ToattachthePedalboardPad,dothefollowing:
1. Peelofftheexistingrubberskidpadfromthebottomofthepedal.
2. PeelofftheadhesivebackingfromthebackofthePedalboardPad.
3. ApplythePedalboardPadtothebottomofthepedal.
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