Electro-Harmonix Hot Wax Dual Overdrive Pedal for Electric Guitars - Manual (Page 2)

- CONTROLS and I/O JACKS -
Footswitches and LEDs
The right LED (green) illuminates when the Crayon section is engaged via
the footswitch. The left (red) LED lights when using the Hot Tubes section.
VOL Knob (Crayon)
If only the Crayon is active, the VOL knob sets master output level. If both
sections are active, the VOL knob sets the level between the Crayon’s drive
section and the Hot Tubes’ drive section.
VOL Knob (Hot Tubes)
Use the Hot Tubes VOL knob to set the master output level.
DRIVE Knobs
Turn the appropriate DRIVE knob to set the distortion intensity.
BASS and TREBLE Equalization Knobs
Adjust the BASS knob to boost or cut low frequencies. Adjust the TREBLE
knob to boost or cut high frequencies. The frequency response for either
knob is flat (no boost or cut) when the knob is set halfway up.
BLEND Knob
The BLEND knob mixes the dry and distorted signal. With BLEND set to
minimum (fully counterclockwise), you will only hear the dry signal. When
BLEND is turned fully clockwise, you will only hear the distorted signal. All
other settings will yield varying mixtures of dry and distorted sounds.
Turning BLEND down to add dry signal can add more punch and clarity,
along with more emphasis on pick attack. This functionality may be of
particular importance to bassists, as full-on distortion can reduce punch and
muddy up low end frequencies.
INPUT Jack
Plug your instrument or the output of another effects pedal into the ¼”
INPUT jack. The input impedance is 2.2M  .
OUTPUT Jack
Use the ¼” OUTPUT jack to send the signal to an amp or another effects
pedal. The signal will be dry or effected based on the bypass status. The
output impedance is 220
 .
- POWER -
Plug the output of the included EHX 9.6DC-200 adapter into the 9V power
jack of the Hot Wax. The Hot Wax draws
75mA at 9VDC with a center
negative plug . The Hot Wax accepts Boss ® and Ibanez ® style AC Adapters
capable of delivering at least 200mA.
The Hot Wax does not accept batteries, and only works with an external 9V
power supply. Do not open the unit as there are no user serviceable parts.
- NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS –
• The Hot Wax utilizes a high quality buffered bypass.
• Input Impedance: 2.2M 
• Nominal Output Impedance: 220 
• Current Draw: 75mA
- WARRANTY INFORMATION -
Please register your pedal online at http://www.ehx.com/product-registration
or complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 10 days of purchase.
Electro-Harmonix will repair or replace, at its discretion, a product that fails to
operate due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year
from date of purchase. This applies only to original purchasers who have
bought their product from an authorized Electro-Harmonix retailer. Repaired
or replaced units will then be warranted for the unexpired portion of the
original warranty term.
If you should need to return your unit for service within the warranty period,
please contact the appropriate office listed below. Customers outside the
regions listed below, please contact EHX Customer Service for information on
warranty repairs at [email protected] or +1-718-937-8300. USA and Canadian
customers: please obtain a
Return Authorization Number (RA#) from EHX
Customer Service before returning your product. Include ̶ with your returned
unit ̶ a written description of the problem as well as your name, address,
telephone number, e-mail address, RA# and a copy of your receipt clearly
showing the purchase date.
United States & Canada Europe
EHX CUSTOMER SERVICE JOHN WILLIAMS
ELECTRO-HARMONIX ELECTRO-HARMONIX UK
c/o NEW SENSOR CORP. 13 CWMDONKIN TERRACE
47-50 33RD STREET SWANSEA SA2 0RQ
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 UNITED KINGDOM
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