DigiTech HardWire V-10 Owner's Manual

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HARDWIRE V-10

POWER BLOCK

PREMIUM ISOLATED POWER SUPPLY

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Page 1 HARDWIRE V-10 POWER BLOCK PREMIUM ISOLATED POWER SUPPLY OWNER’S MANUAL...
Page 2: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WIRE COLOR Notice For customers iF Your uNit is equipped With A poWer cord. CONDUCTOR Normal WARNING: this AppLiANce shALL Be coNNected to A mAiNs socKet outLet LIVE BROWN BLACK NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE With A protectiVe eArthiNG coNNectioN. EARTH GND GREEN/YEL GREEN...
Page 3 WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the manufacture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination HEED ALL WARNINGS to avoid injury from tip-over.
Page 4 U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY this device complies with part 15 of the Fcc rules and A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the product specifications noted on the Declaration the cord is unsafe. discard the mains plug at a of Conformity.
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Product option: None Date: April 24, 2013 conforms to the following Product Specifications: European Contact: Your local DigiTech Audio Sales and Service Office or Safety: IEC 60065 -01 + Amd 2 Harman Professional Inc. EMC:...
Page 6 7. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall DigiTech 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.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents IntroductIon ��2 Features��3 Included Items ��3 descrIptIon ��4 pedalboard mountIng ��8 about negatIve & posItIve ground eFFect pedals �� 11 gettIng started �� 12 ac & dc voltage �� 13 power plug type & sIze �� 14 normal &...
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DigiTech HardWire V-10 Power Block. The V-10 Power ® ® Block is a regulated, high current power supply providing 10 fully isolated, short-circuit protected, low-noise outputs. With a variety of voltages to choose from and an assortment of 17 included power cables, the V-10 can power a wide array of pedals on even the most demanding pedalboard designs.
Page 9: Features
Shielded Toroidal Transformer for Ultra Quiet Operation • Includes 17 Right-Angle Power Cables for Most Common Pedal Types Included Items • HardWire V-10 Power Block Isolated Power Supply • Assortment of 17 Power Cables (see “Power Cables”) • Mounting/Drill Template for Pedaltrain PT-JR/PT-1/PT-2 •...
Page 10: Description
Description 300 mA MERGE 9V / 12V V / 12V 9V / 12V 9V / VAR 9V / VAR 00 mA 150 mA 150 mA 150 mA 150 mA 120V~60Hz 40 WATTS...
Page 11 Power LED - This green LED illuminates when AC power is supplied to the V-10. DC Power Output Jacks 1-4 - These four outputs provide fixed 9VDC power. The maximum allowable current draw on each of these outputs is 150mA (see “Specifications”). DC Power Output Jacks 5-6 - These two outputs provide independently selectable 9VDC or 12VDC power.
Page 12 DC Power Output Jacks 7-8 - These two outputs provide independently selectable 9VDC or 12VDC power. These outputs are mergable, allowing for connection of “power hungry” pedals which require more current. The maximum allowable current draw on each of these outputs is 150mA (unmerged).
Page 13 Variable Status LED (Output 9) - This yellow LED lights when output 9 has been configured for variable operation. When this LED is not lit, output 9 is configured for fixed 9VDC operation. 10. Trim Control (Output 10) - When power output 10 is configured for variable operation, use a flat-head screwdriver or the tip of your finger to turn this trim control to adjust the output’s voltage.
Page 14: Pedalboard Mounting
Pedalboard Mounting When mounting the V-10 to a pedalboard for portable use, the V-10 should be mounted securely to prevent it from coming loose and being damaged, damaging other components on the pedalboard, or causing excessive strain on the connected cabling. The V-10 has been designed to mount seamlessly and securely under Pedaltrain PT-JR/PT-1/ PT-2 style pedalboards.
Page 15 Insert one of the V-10’s chassis screws, which was removed in step 2, into one of the aligned drilled holes in the Pedaltrain pedalboard and turn the screw, stopping just before the screw is fully tightened. This will leave a little “wiggle” room for aligning the three remaining holes.
Page 16 To mount the V-10 to a Pedaltrain PT-3/PT-Pro pedalboard, purchase a Pedaltrain UBKT-2 Universal Power Supply Mounting Bracket Kit and follow their instructions. When mounting the V-10 to the top of other pedalboards, consider the following: • Ensure the DIP switches are properly configured before mounting the V-10 Power Block if access to the DIP switches will be impeded once mounted to your pedalboard.
Page 17: About Negative & Positive Ground Effect Pedals
About Negative & Positive Ground Effect Pedals Almost all DC powered effect pedals are negative ground, meaning the negative terminal of the battery or power supply is connected to audio ground. However, there are a few pedals out there which have the positive battery terminal and/or power connector connected to audio ground.
Page 18: Getting Started
Getting Started The V-10 Power Block is a versatile power supply. In order to prevent damage to any of your pedals or your V-10 Power Block, there are five things you will need to know about each of your pedals before connecting them to the V-10 Power Block. Does the pedal require AC or DC voltage? What type and size of power plug is required for the pedal? What is the polarity of the pedal’s power connector?
Page 19: Ac & Dc Voltage
AC & DC Voltage Determining whether a pedal requires AC or DC voltage is usually fairly easy. If your pedal is capable of being powered with a standard 9V battery, then the pedal requires DC voltage. If the pedal does not provide the option of using a 9V battery for power, take a look at the power adapter which the manufacturer recommends using with the pedal.
Page 20: Power Plug Type & Size
Power Plug Type & Size To determine which type of power plug each pedal requires, take a look at the power jack on the pedal and match it to the appropriate image shown below. Barrel Type Jack Phone Type Jack If you determine that your pedal requires a barrel type plug, you may need to gather a couple other pieces of information.
Page 21 If you cannot definitively determine the power connector size, you will need to determine the diameter of the power jack and the center pin. Center Pin Jack Diameter Diameter Once the type and size of required power plug for each pedal are known, enter this information into the “Pedal Requirements Reference Table”...
Page 22: Normal & Reversed Polarity
Normal & Reversed Polarity Barrel Type Power Jacks Most guitar effect pedals use a center negative barrel jack for power. This is considered “normal” or “standard” polarity. Barrel jacks wired for center positive are referred to as “reversed’” polarity. The V-10 Power Block can be used to power normal or reversed polarity effect pedals, as long as the correct DC power cable is used.
Page 23 Phone Type Power Jacks If your pedal has a mini (3.5 mm) phone type power jack, polarity is still something which needs to be verified. Normal polarity for mini (3.5 mm) phone connectors is tip (center) positive. Therefore, reversed polarity would be tip (center) negative. TIP (CENTER) POSITIVE (NORMAL) POLARITY TIP (CENTER) NEGATIVE (REVERSED) POLARITY If you are unable to gather the required information from the pedal’s power adapter, take...
Page 24: Voltage Requirements
Voltage Requirements If your pedal is capable of operating using a standard 9V battery, then it is safe to say that you can power the pedal with 9 volts. If your pedal is powered using two 9V batteries then it requires 18 volts. If your pedal cannot be fitted with a 9V battery, take a look at the manufacturer’s recommended power adapter for the pedal, which usually provides specifications including the output voltage of the adapter.
Page 25 DigiTech assumes no responsibility or liability for equipment damaged by improper use of this power supply.
Page 26 Current Requirements Each of the pedals on your pedalboard will draw a certain amount of required current from the power supply. It is recommended that your power supply is able to supply a bit more current to the pedal than is actually required. A good rule of thumb is for the rating of the power supply to be high enough to provide at least 25% more current than the pedal requires.
Page 27 When looking at the specifications on a pedal’s power supply, realize that the current rating on the power supply will be higher than what is actually required for the pedal (for the reason previously mentioned). However, you will not be able to determine how much higher.
Page 28: Pedal Requirements Reference Table
Pedal Requirements Reference Table The following table is provided for your convenience. As you determine the aforementioned requirements for each of your pedals, enter this information into the table. This will then allow you to properly configure the V-10’s DIP switches, determine which V-10 power output to use for each pedal, and select the appropriate power cables for connecting each pedal.
Page 29 PEDAL REQUIREMENTS REFERENCE TABLE Polarity Voltage or Required V-10 Pedal Power Barrel Plug Tip + or Center + Voltage Current Power Model Jack Type Size Tip - or Center - Range (mA) Output...
Page 30: The 8-Position Dip Switch
The 8-Position DIP Switch The V-10 Power Block is configured using the 8-position DIP switch on the bottom of the chassis. The easiest way to configure these 8 switches is to gather all required information for your pedals, as described in the previous sections of this manual, and then input this data into the “Pedal Requirements Reference Table”...
Page 31 DIP SWITCH SETTING DESCRIPTIONS Output(s) Description Switch # Affected On - Configures output 5 for “12VDC” operation. Off - Configures output 5 for “9VDC” operation. On - Configures outputs 5 & 6 for “Merged” operation. Off - Configures outputs 5 & 6 for “Isolated” operation. On - Configures output 6 for “12VDC”...
Page 32: Variable Voltage Trim Controls
Check the pedal’s user guide or contact the pedal manufacturer to verify whether or not the pedal can be operated at different voltages and what the safe voltage range is. DigiTech assumes no responsibility or liability for equipment damaged by improper use of this power supply.
Page 33: Power Cables
Try looking at the pedal’s power adapter or contact the pedal manufacturer for verification. Note: DigiTech pedals that operate using AC power (e.g., original JamMan, JamMan Stereo, JamMan Delay, Whammy 1 through 4, Timebender, Harmony Man, most RPs, etc.) will need to be...
Page 34 When using the cable with the 3.5mm mini plug, you must verify whether or not the pedal’s polarity is “tip positive”. This is the standard polarity for pedals which use the 3.5mm mini plug for power. Once again, you should verify this before connecting the pedal to the V-10 to prevent damage to the pedal.
Page 35 INCLUDED POWER CABLES POWER SUPPLY END PEDAL CONNECTOR END DigiTech Length Connector Type Color Connector Type Color Polarity Part # 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm 5024053 18” Black Black Right-Angle Barrel Plug 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm Center Negative 5024054 30”...
Page 36: Specifications
Specifications CONTROLS/LEDS Configuration: 8-position DIP switch LED Indicators: 1 x green (POWER) 2 x yellow (MERGE) 2 x yellow (VARIABLE) OPERATION Operating Ambient Temperature Range: 00 C to 400 C (320 F to 1040 F),12.38VA max output power, across operating input voltage range Operating Input Voltage Range: 100VAC: 90VAC to 110VAC...
Page 37 POWER OUTPUTS Number of Outputs: Output Connectors: 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm barrel jacks, center-negative polarity Isolated Outputs: All 10 outputs fully isolated (5-6 and 7-8 outputs not isolated when merged) *Output Voltages & Currents: Outputs 1 to 4: 4 x 9V 150mA Outputs 5 &...
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