DigiTech Polara Owner`s Manual
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1. Inputs Input Impedance Outputs Output Impedance Physical Dimensions Weight Power Power Requirements Power Consumption Current Draw Power Supply Model Power Supply Polarity Power Supply Output Level Liveliness Decay Type On Off Tails On Off Input 1 Mono Input 2 Output 1 Mono Output 2 Effect on gt 1 MO stereo gt 500 kO mono Effect off True hardwire bypass Effect on 1 kQ Effect off True hardwire bypass 4 40 L x 2 65 W x 2 0 H 1 0 Ibs 9 VDC external power supply 675 mW lt 75 mA 9 VDC 75 mA typical at 9 VDC PS0913DC 01 US JA EU PS0913DC 02 AU UK O _e _ 9VDC 1 3 A IS Migiech PHONE 801 566 8800 WEB digitech com SUPPORT digitech com en US su Polara Owner s Manual 2014 Harman All rights reserved DigiTech is a registered trademark of Harman2. and stereo processing making Polara an essential addition to the signal chain of players who know about sound quality and demand the utmost in performance with superior tone and control Polara offers 7 genuine Lexicon reverb types e ROOM PLATE e REVERSE e MODULATED e HALO e HALL e SPRING To use the Polara pedal enable the effect with the Footswitch the LED will light when the effect is enabled Adjust the LEVEL control to mix in the amount of reverb effect Select the desired reverb type with the REVERB TYPE selector control Adjust the tone of the reverb with the LIVELINESS control and the length of the reverb tail with the DECAY control Set the TAILS switch to the ON position if you want the tails to decay naturally after switching the effect off Or set the TAILS switch to the OFF position if you want the tails to end abruptly when switching the effect off FEATURES 7 Lexicon Reverbs True Bypass High Voltage Power Rails Vacuum Switch Compact Design Solid Contruction Included StompLock USER INTERFACE 1 Tails Switch When this switch is set to the on position reverb tails will decay naturally when the effect is switched to bypass When set to the off position reverb decays will end abruptly when the effect is switched to bypass 2 DC Power Jack Connect the specified Harman power supply sold separately to this jack Be sure to use the proper power supply for your area s mains line volt
3. POLARA REVERBERATION OWNER S MANUAL CH g Digitech by HARMAN WARANTY We at DigiTech are very proud of our products and back up each one we sell with the following warranty 1 Please register online at digitech com within ten days of purchase to validate this warranty This warranty is valid only in the United States 2 DigiTech warrants this product when purchased new from an authorized U S DigiTech dealer and used solely within the U S to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service This warranty is valid to the original purchaser only and is non transferable 3 DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect provided the product is returned to DigiTech 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 by contacting DigiTech The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product s use in any circuit or assembly 4 Proof of purchase is considered to be the responsibility of the consumer A copy of the original purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service 5 DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvem
4. age See Specifications on page 7 for power supply model information 3 Reverb Type Knob Selects one of 7 Lexicon reverbs e ROOM Fast decaying reverb great for a touch of ambience e PLATE Renowned studio reverb found on classic recordings e REVERSE Reverb in reverse quietly crescendos to full volume e MODULATED Lush modulating reverb ideal for chords e HALO Shimmering reverb with cascading octave shifts e HALL Large encompassing reverb with warm decay e SPRING Classic surf reverb great for Rockabilly too 10 11 12 Decay Knob Controls the length of time it takes for the reverb to fade out Input 1 Mono Connect your instrument the output of a pedal or an amp effects send to this jack Signals are heard at both outputs when only the Input 1 Mono jack is used Indicator LED Lights when the effect is turned on Input 2 Connect a second input to this jack for stereo operation Inputs 1 and 2 are processed separately through the Stereo Reverb effect then fed to Outputs 1 and 2 keeping true stereo separation between channels Foot Switch Turns the effect on and off Output 2 Connect this output to the input of a second guitar amplifier when a second amp is being used Output 1 Mono Connect this output to the input of a single guitar amplifier or amp effects return Liveliness Knob Controls the amount of high frequency response in the Reverb s effect signal Level Kno
5. b Controls the reverb level CONNECTION DIAGRAMS Mono Stereo Amplifier Setup Harman Power Supply Other Effects Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections Optional Amplifier Effects Loop Setup Harman Power Supply MONO 1 OUT a MONO 1 IN Other Effects Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections Optional NOTE If the amp effects loop has a mix control set the mix to 100 full wet EXAMPLE SETTINGS Try these settings to get started Surf Spring LEVEL MODULATED Pe tee ee REVERSE HALO 7 e PLATE HALL e ROOM SPRING e o LIVELINESS DECAY Bright Plate LEVEL MODULATED e REVERSE HALO e e PLATE HALL e e ROOM SPRING e o LIVELINESS DECAY Ambient Shimmer LEVEL MODULATED REVERSE b HALO e e PLATE HALL e e ROOM SPRING o e LIVELINESS DECAY Big Jazz Hall LEVEL MODULATED REVERSE nd HALO e PLATE HALL e ROOM SPRING e o LIVELINESS DECAY STOMPLOCK The included StompLock lets you lock your settings in place while the open top design lets you see your settings To place the StompLock over the pedal knobs 1 Set the knobs to your preferred settings 2 Orient the StompLock so that it lines up with the knobs and gently push it over the top of the knobs 3 Toremove the StompLock gently lift it up and off the knobs SPECIFICATIONS Interface Controls Jacks
6. ents upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured 6 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 DigiTech technician or if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer 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 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 since this version of the manual was completed The information contained in this version of the owner s manual supersedes all previous versions TECHNICAL SUPPORT amp SERVICE If you require technical support contact DigiTech Technical Support Be prepared to accurately describe the problem Know the serial number of your device this is printed on a sticker attached to the chassis If you have not already taken the time to register your product please do so now at digitech com Be
7. fore you return a product to the factory for service we recommend you refer to this manual Make sure you have correctly followed installation steps and operating procedures For further technical assistance or service please contact our Technical Support Department at 801 566 8800 or visit digitech com If you need to return a product to the factory for service you MUST first contact Technical Support to obtain a Return Authorization Number NO RETURNED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE FACTORY WITHOUT A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER Please refer to the Warranty information which extends to the first end user After expiration of the warranty a reasonable charge will be made for parts labor and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility In all cases you are responsible for transportation charges to the factory If the product is still under warranty DigiTech will pay the return shipping Use the original packing material if it is available Mark the package with the name of the shipper and with these words in red DELICATE INSTRUMENT FRAGILE Insure the package properly Ship prepaid not collect Do not ship parcel post INTRODUCTION Thanks for choosing the DigiTech Polara reverb effect pedal Polara was designed for the selective guitarist who wants the highest quality reverb in a compact package Polara provides such distinguishing features as world famous Lexicon reverb algorithms true bypass high voltage operation
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