HARDWIRE TL-2 METAL DISTORTION OWNER’S MANUAL
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Harman Signal Processing Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA declares that the product: Product name: TL-2 Product option: All (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.
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Introduction More than a remarkable achievement, DigiTech’s HardWire® series represents a collection of significant improvements in guitar effects pedals. The HardWire series pedals provide a suite of well-known effects, each with superior tone and control.
Pedal Interface 1 2 34 56 7 8 13 9 10 10 11 12 2
What Does This Do? 1. Level Knob - Controls the distortion output level. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the output level. 2. DC Adapter Jack - Connect the optional Harman power supply to this jack. Use the proper supply for your area’s mains line voltage. 3. High Knob (center) - Controls the level of high frequency (treble) boost/cut in the distortion effect. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease treble level. 4.
4 5. Mid Knob (center) - Controls the level of midrange boost/cut in the distortion effect. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the mid frequencies. 6. Freq knob (ring) - Controls the Midrange frequency that the Mid knob boosts and cuts. Range is 200 Hz to 5.0 kHz. 7. Gain Knob - Controls the overall distortion gain. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease the amount of distortion gain. 8.
not in use. If the optional Harman power supply is used, cables can remain connected. 10. Foot Switch Release Pins - These two pins are spring loaded hinges that hold the Foot Switch in place. See page 7 for information on accessing and changing the battery. 11. Indicator LED - Lights when the effect is turned on. When battery power is low (approximately 15 minutes before it dies), the Indicator LED begins to dim giving you advanced warning that very shortly you will need to replace the battery. 12.
Amplifier Setup Harman Power Supply (optional) or 6
Battery Operation In the event that battery power is completely depleted, HardWire pedals automatically switch into bypass. This eliminates the need to remove the pedal from your pedal chain if the battery is dead. To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Using the tip of a 1/4” guitar cable, push one of the Release Pins in on either side of the Foot Switch, and remove it from the pedal chassis. 2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment and disconnect the battery cable. 3.
into place over the depressed pin. Release the pin. When the Foot Switch is properly fastened, both Release Pins are flush with the outer side of Foot Switch the pedal.
Performance Accessories The performance accessories make integrating a HardWire pedal into any pedal board a snap.
Hook-and-loop Pedalboard Pad To attach the Pedalboard Pad, do the following: 1. Peel off the existing rubber skid pad from the bottom of the pedal. 2. Peel the adhesive protector from the back of the Pedalboard Pad. 3. Apply the Pedalboard Pad to the bottom of the pedal.
Foot Switch Glow Sticker To attach the Foot Switch Glow Sticker, do the following: 1. Peel the adhesive backing from the Foot Switch Glow Sticker. 2. Apply the Glow Sticker to the top of the Foot Switch.
StompLock To place the StompLock over the pedal knobs, do the following: 1. Set the knobs to your preferred setting. 2. Gently push the StompLock over the top of the knobs. 3. To remove the StompLock, gently lift one side and then the other.
Specifications Controls: Level, Low, Mid, Freq, High, Gain, Voice Switch, On/Off Pedal Jacks: Input, Output Input Impedance: >500 kΩ - effect on Output Impedance: 1 kΩ - effect on Input Impedance: True hardwire bypass - effect off Output Impedance: True hardwire bypass - effect off Power Supply: 9 V Alkaline Dry Battery or Harman power supply Current Draw: 25 mA (typical at 9 VDC) Power Consumption: 225 mW (typical w/optional power supply) Dimensions: 5.25”(L) x 3.5”(W) x 2.15”(H) Weight: 1.
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