HARDWIRE V-10 POWER BLOCK
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1. lev S 5 7 On Configures output 7 for I2VDC operation MERGE ISOLATE Off Configures output 7 for 9VDC operation LB 12v ev var Configures outputs 7 8 for Merged operation d scr 4 7 8 VAR sv Off Configures outputs 7 amp 8 for Isolated operation 3 8 Configures output 8 for 12 operation Off Configures output 8 for 9VDC operation 2 9 On Configures output 9 for Variable voltage operation Off Configures output 9 for fixed 9VDC operation 10 Configures output 10 for Variable voltage operation Off Configures output 10 for fixed 9VDC operation 25 Variable Voltage Trim Controls 6 The variable trim controls next to the output 9 and 10 connectors become active when these outputs are 8V VAR configured for variable operation When active these il 2 ka trim controls are used for supplying higher or lower power voltage to pedals changing the way they sound ISO mA 150 mA by changing the pedal s available headroom Raising the voltage can raise the headroom and provide a cleaner tone and lowering the voltage can lower the available headroom making a pedal compress and distort more so than usual The lowering of the supplied power voltage is referred to as voltage sag and emulates a low battery This is typically only applied to overdrive fuzz and di2. Sandy Utah 84070 USA Ph 801 566 8800 Fax 801 568 7583 WARRANTY We at DigiTech are very proud of our products and back up each one we sell with the following warranty 2 Please register online at www digitech com within ten days of purchase to validate this warranty This warranty is valid only in the United States 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 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 from DigiTech 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 responsibility of the consumer A copy of the original purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon t
3. 200mA 9 12 merged 400mA Outputs 7 8 8 2 x 9V I2V 150mA 9 12 merged 300mA Outputs 9 amp 10 2 x 9V 5 9V 150mA NOTE The ratings indicated on the V 10 chassis are maximum ratings per output when each output is considered individually However the total maximum output from the power supply must be de rated by 25 when all outputs are operated simultaneously Thus the de rated total maximum simultaneous output power is limited to the following Outputs to 4 Outputs 5 amp 6 Outputs 7 amp 8 Outputs 9 amp 10 Total Max DC Power DIMENSIONS WEIGHT Dimensions Product Weight Shipping Weight 9V 11 1 013VA each 12V 150mA 1 800VA each 12V 1 13mA 1 350VA each 9V 113mA 1 013VA each 12 38VA 7 3 4 L x 3 1 2 W x 2 5 16 H 197 mm L x 89 mm W x 59 mm H 2 16 Ib 0 98 kg 3 78 Ib 1 71 kg 3l This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Pigil 28 by HARMAN 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 PH 801 566 8800 FAX 801 566 7005 DigiTech and HardWire are registered trademarks of Harman Designed in the USA Copyright Harman Printed in USA HardWire V 10 Owners Manual 5024088 A Please visit our website at www digitech com
4. and take it to 0 dealer for service Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage U K MAINS PLUG WARNING A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to BS1362 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 e 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 7 If you want to dispose this product do not mix it with general household waste There is a XL 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 products free of charge to desig
5. 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 provided on page 22 Normal amp 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 determine whether your pedal operates using a normal or reversed polarity barrel type power plug take a look at the power adapter which the manufacturer recommends using with the pedal They will typically indicate polarity using one of the below illustrations CENTER NEGATIVE NORMAL POLARITY CENTER POSITIVE REVERSED POLARITY 6 6 O 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 w
6. is supplying to the pedal From an audiophile standpoint higher voltages translate to less likelihood the pedal will run out of headroom and cause clipping distortion thereby providing a cleaner signal path Conversely lower power voltages can cause an effect pedal to clip at lower signal levels causing the pedal to add additional distortion and or compression to the signal This lowering of the supplied power voltage is referred to as voltage sag Typically sag voltages are only ever applied to overdrive fuzz and distortion type effect pedals and not modulation and time based effect pedals as you typically want these type of effects to be as clean as possible Power outputs 9 and 10 on the V 10 Power Block allow for variable control of the power voltage between 5 and 9 volts This allows for experimentation with raising or lowering the supplied power voltage to pedals which are compatible with a varying range of operating voltages WARNING Not all analog pedals allow for operation at different power voltages and may be damaged if you attempt to do so If this is something you would like to experiment with you will want to check the pedal s user guide or contact the pedal manufacturer to verify whether or not the pedal can be operated at different power voltages and what the safe voltage range is DigiTech assumes no responsibility or liability for equipment damaged by improper use of this power supply Once the recommended
7. 1 O If you are unable to gather the required information from the pedal s power adapter take a look at the pedal s user guide or contact the pedal manufacturer Also if you happen to have a multi meter there are ways of determining the power connector s polarity Information on how to perform these tests can be found online Once the polarity of the power connector for each pedal is known enter this information into the Pedal Requirements Reference Table provided on page 22 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 If you are unable to determine how much voltage is required for a pedal take a look at the pedal s user manual or contact the pedal manufacturer Also if you happen to have a multi meter there are ways of determining how much voltage a pedal requires Information on how to perform these tests can be found online Some analog pedals can operate within a range of voltages but the sound characteristics of the pedal may depend on the voltage supplied A pedas headroom is usually directly related to the voltage which the power supply
8. ALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE Replace fuse with same type and rating only MULTIPLE INPUT VOLTAGE This equipment may require the use of a different line cord attachment plug or both depending on the power source at installation Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock refer servicing to qualified service personnel or equivalent If connected to 240V supply a suitable CSA UL certified power cord shall be used for this supply CAUTION RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK DONOTOPEN ATTENTION RiSQUEDECHOCELECTRIQUE NEPASOUVRIR WARNING TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTAIC SHOCK DONOTEXPOSETHIS EQUIPMENT TORAINORMOISTURE The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner s manual These symbols warn that there are no user service able parts inside the unit Do not open the unit Do not attempt to service the unit yourself Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer s warranty Do not get the unit wet If liquid is spilled on the unit shut it off immediately
9. D POLARITY csscessscesseseeeeecessseeseeeee 16 VOLTAGE 5 18 PEDAL REQUIREMENTS REFERENCE 22 THE 8 POSITION DIP SWITCH eese 24 VARIABLE VOLTAGE TRIM CONTROLS eee 26 POWER CABLES 5220 die tat epar eue 27 eX 30 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 The V 10 is right at home on virtually any pedalboard but was engineered to mount under the popular Pedaltrain PT JR PT 1 PT 2 pedalboards or the Pedaltrain PT 3 PT PRO pedalboards using their mounting bracket kit Providing ultra clean power to all your pedals the V 10 is an essential addition for players who know about sound quality and demand the utmost in performance Features e 200mA of Total Simultaneously Available Current Regulated Power Supply 10 Fully Isolated Short Circuit Protected Low Noise Outputs Supplies a Variety of Voltages Including 9V 12V amp Variable 5 2VDC Mergable Outputs for Power Hungry Pedals e Prevents Ground Loops Hum Shielded Toroidal Tra
10. L REQUIREMENTS REFERENCE TABLE Polarity Voltage or Required V 10 Lec J Led p lug Tip or Center Voltage Current Power Center Range mA Output Pedal Model PEDAL REQUIREMENTS REFERENCE TABLE Polarity Voltage or Required leaned Sarel Mug Tip or Center Voltage Current Center Range mA 10 Power Output 23 24 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 on page 22 You can then reference this table and set the switches accordingly The table on the following page provides a description of each DIP switch setting Each of the 8 switches can be set to on or off as shown below ON OFF DIP SWITCH SETTING DESCRIPTIONS DIP Output s Switch Affected Description 8 5 On Configures output 5 for 2VDC operation Off Configures output 5 for 9VDC operation 7 5 6 On Configures outputs 5 amp 6 for Merged operation Off Configures outputs 5 amp 6 for Isolated operation a l s 6 6 On Configures output 6 for 2VDC operation MERGE 501 Off Configures output 6 for 9VDC operation L v
11. SERIES V9 KOWERIBLOGK IPREMIUMJISOLATED POWER SUPPLU SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD WARNING THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN and YELLOW Earth BLUE Neutral BROWN Live As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows e The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured reen or green and yellow e The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked or coloured black e The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked or coloured red This equipment may require the use of a different line cord attachment plug or both depending on the available power source at installation If the attachment plug needs to be changed refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the following table The green yellow wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis WIRE COLOR CONDUCTOR Normal Alt L LIVE BROWN BLACK N NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE E EARTH GND GREEN YEL GREEN WARNING If t
12. an Delay WVhammy through 4 Timebender Harmony Man most RPs etc will need to be connected to an AC power source using their respective AC power adapters 27 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 Try looking at the pedal s power adapter or contact the pedal manufacturer for verification If you have a pedal which has no power jack but does contain a connector for a single 9V battery you can use the cable with the 9V battery snap To use remove the battery from the pedal and connect this battery snap instead The easiest way to determine which power cables you require 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 on page 22 You can then reference this table to determine which power cables to use for each pedal and if you require additional power cables 28 DigiTech Part 5024053 5024054 5024055 5024056 5024057 5024058 5024059 Qty Length 18 30 30 30 30 30 30 INCLUDED POWER CABLES POWER SUPPLY END Connector Type 2 1 mm x 55 mm Right Angle Barrel Plug Colo
13. ating 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 Therefore you really can t determine exactly how much current each pedal requires by the power adapter s specifications alone The specifications listed in the pedal s user guide will often refer to the same specifications listed on the power adapter so this may not help either If you are unable to determine how much current is required for a pedal contact the pedal manufacturer Also if you happen to have a multi meter there are ways of determining how much current a pedal will draw Information on how to perform this test can be found online NOTE The ratings indicated on the V 10 chassis are maximum ratings per output when each output is considered individually However the total maximum output from the power supply must be de rated by 2576 when all outputs are operated simultaneously See Specifications for further information 21 22 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 0 s DIP switches determine which V 10 power output to use for each pedal and select the appropriate power cables for connecting each pedal PEDA
14. der the pedalboard align the V 105 screw holes with the drilled holes in the top rear of the pedalboard ensuring that the 105 AC power input is facing towards the rear of the pedalboard Insert one of the V O 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 Repeat step 4 for the remaining 3 chassis screws Tighten each of the four screws using proper judgement to ensure that you do not undertighten or over tighten TT mount the V 10 to a Pedaltrain 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 If mounting using Velcro ensure you are using a Velcro which has suitable strength for holding the V 10 in place About Negative amp 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 p
15. ered 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 The specifications on the power adapter or in the pedal s user guide should state whether the adapter supplies AC or DC voltage Usually this is displayed using one of the two symbols shown below AC DC If you are still unable to determine whether your pedal requires AC or DC voltage contact the pedal manufacturer NOTE The V 10 can only be used to power pedals designed to use DC voltage Power Plug Type amp Size 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 5 lt If you determine that your pedal requires a barrel type plug you may need to gather a couple other pieces of information You can try simply plugging in each of the included power cables to determine which cable fits the pedal Just ensure the other end of the power cable is not connected to the V 10 If you do find a cable which fits the pedal s power jack it doesn t necessarily mean that it is the correct power cable for the pedal It simply means that it is the correct size You will still need to determine polarity before deciding which cable is the correct one to use If you cannot
16. he ground is defeated certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected can esult in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously The following is indicative of low al product above 2000m itude use do not use this n CAUTION Ensure vents on the V 10 a CAUTION For Use with Audio Video WARNING not blocked quipment e Apparatet m tilkoples jordet stikkontakt e Apparaten skall anslutas till jorda uttag laite on liitett v suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED 70 DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUID AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH FOR INDOOR USE ONLY DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS HEAT REGISTERS STOVES OR OTHER APPARATUS INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS THAT PRODUCE HEAT ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar
17. his 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 DigiTech technician or if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer 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 con tained 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 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION en A Ta 2 FEATURES 4555 A IA onsets se dadi widen d bb ta 3 INCLUDED ITEMS DESCRIPTION 4 PEDALBOARD MOUNTING 8 ABOUT NEGATIVE amp POSITIVE GROUND EFFECT PEDALS 11 GETTING STA AC amp DC VOLI POWER PLUG TYPE amp A eoe siket 14 NORMAL amp REVERSE
18. ights when output figured for variable operation When this LED is not lit output 10 is configured for fixed 9VDC operation AC Power Input Connect the included AC power cable to this IEC power inlet to provide power to the V 10 8 Position DIP Switch This 8 position DIP switch is mounted on the bottom of the chassis and allows for the merging of output jacks for power hungry pedals and for selection of output voltage options as indicated on the legend printed around the switch 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 2 style pedalboards A mounting drill template is provided with the V 10 simplifying the mounting procedure The V 10 can also be mounted underneath Pedaltrain pedalboards using their UBKT 2 Universal Power Supply Mounting Bracket Kit mount the V 10 to Pedaltrain PT JR P T I PT 2 pedalboard I Use the included mounting drill template to drill the holes in the pedalboard according to the instructions on the template 2 Using a suitably sized Phillips screwdriver remove the four screws from the top of theV 10 chassis and put them aside 3 Placing the V 10 un
19. ized or grounding type plug polarized plug has two blades with one wider thon the other A grounding type Pug has two and a third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified the manufacture or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination fo avoid injury from tip over Refer all servicing to 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 fo rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped POWER ON OFF SWITCH For products provided with a power switch the power switch DOES NOT break the connection from the mains MAINS DISCONNECT The plug shall remain readily operable For rack mount or installation where plug is not accessible an all pole mains switch with a contact pana of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERN
20. lectable 9VDC or 2 power These outputs mergable allowing for connection of power hungry pedals which require more current The maximum allowable current draw on each of these outputs is 50mA unmerged When merged these outputs can provide a shared total of 300mA of available current see Specifications Note that even when these outputs are merged they can still be independently set to VDC or 12 VDC Merge Status LED 7 8 his yellow LED indicates the merge status of outputs 7 and 8 illuminating when these outputs are merged DC Power Output Jacks 9 10 These two outputs are independently selectable and provide either fixed 9VDC power or variable 5 2VDC power The maximum allowable current draw on each of these outputs is 150mA see Specifications Trim Control Output 9 When power output 9 is configured for variable operation use a flat head screwdriver or the tip of your finger to turn this trim control to adjust the outputs voltage Variable Status LED Output 9 This yellow LED lights when output 9 has been configu is configured for variable operatio this trim control 10 has been con red for variable operation When this LED is not lit output 9 fixed 9VDC operation Trim Control Output 10 When power output 10 is configured for n use a flat head screwdriver or the tip of your finger to turn to adjust the output s voltage Variable Status LED Output 10 This yellow LED l
21. nated 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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name DigiTech Manufacturer s Address 8760 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 USA declares that the product Product name VIO Power Block Note Product name may be suffixed by the letters EU Product option None conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety IEC 60065 01 Amd 2 EMC EN 55022 2006 EN 55024 1998 FCC Part I5 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC RoHS Directive 201 1 65 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 Rex C Reed Director Engineering Signal Processing 8760 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 USA Date April 24 2013 European Contact Your local DigiTech Audio Sales and Service Office or Harman Professional Inc 8760 South Sandy Parkway
22. nsformer for Ultra Quiet Operation e Includes 7 Right Angle Power Cables for Most Common Pedal Types Included Items HardWire V 10 Power Block Isolated Power Supply Assortment of 7 Power Cables see Power Cables Mounting Drill Template for Pedaltrain PTJR PT 1 PT 2 Owners Manual Online Warranty Registration Information Card Description 7 RIA 12 ig 120V 60Hz 40 WATTS V 10 r LED This green LED illuminates when AC power is supplied to the 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 2 power These outputs mergable allowing for connection of power hungry pedals which require more current The maximum allowable current draw on each of these outputs is 200mA unmerged When merged these outputs can provide a shared total of 400mA of available current see Specifications Note that even when these output ts are merged they can still be independently set to 9VDC or I2VDC Merge Status LED 5 6 This yellow LED indicates the merge status of output ts 5 and 6 illuminating when these outputs are merged DC Power Output Jacks 7 8 These two outputs provide independently se
23. ositive battery terminal and or power connector connected to audio ground The important thing to remember is that you cannot power positive and negative ground effect pedals using a common ground i e by daisy chaining their power cables Doing so may damage the connected power supply When powering these two types of pedals the same system you must isolate their power supplies The V 10 Power Block is an isolated power supply meaning that the ground on each power output jack is isolated from all others with the exception of power outputs 5 6 and 7 8 which can be configured as merged rather than isolated Negative and positive ground pedals can be powered using the V 10 Power Block as long as each resides on its own isolated V 10 power output Getting Started The V 10 Power Block is a versatile power supply In order to prevent damage to 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 2 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 What is the voltage or voltage range at which the pedal can be operated How much current does the pedal require AC amp DC Voltage Determining whether a pedal requires AC or DC voltage is usually fairly easy If your pedal is capable of being pow
24. power voltage or voltage range for each pedal is known enter this information into the Requirements Reference Table provided on page 22 20 Current Requirements Each of the pedals on your pedalboard will draw a certain amount of required current rating of the power supply to be high enough to provide at would want to use a power supply that outputs at least 100 to the fact that some power supplies can fluctuate in the am less current than is recommended as this will overwork the is absolutely fine the pedal requires For example if you had a pedal which requires 75mA mA of curren provide causing the current to intermittently drop You never want to sup power supply premature failure However having much more current available than the For pedals which can be powered using a single 9V battery i single 9V battery can be connected to any of the V 0 s power outputs 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 thu east 25 more current than mb is for the of current you This is due ount of current they ply a pedal with and can lead to pedal requires t is safe to say that the pedal requires about 70mA of current or less Therefore pedals which can be powered using a When looking at the specifications on a pedal s power supply realize that the current r
25. r Black Black Black Black White White Black PEDAL CONNECTOR END Connector Type 2 1 mm x 55 mm Right Angle Barrel Plug 2 mm x 5 5 mm Right Angle Barrel Plug 2 5 mm x 55 mm Right Angle Barrel Plug 35 mm x 5 55 mm Right Angle Phone Plug 2 1 mm x 5 5 mm Right Angle Barrel Plug 2 5 mm x 5 5 mm Right Angle Barrel Plug 9V Shrouded Battery Snap Color Polarity Center Negative Normal Tip Positive Center Positive Reversed 9V Battery 29 Specifications CONTROLS LEDS Configuration 8 position DIP switch LED Indicators green POWER 2 x yellow MERGE 2 x yellow VARIABLE OPERATION Operating Ambient Temperature Range 0 C to 409 C 32 F to 1049 F 12 38VA max output power across operating input voltage range Operating Input Voltage Range OOVAC 90VAC to 20 108 to 132VAC 220 240VAC 198 to 264VAC POWER INPUT Internal Power Supply Toroidal Shielded AC Mains Supply 3 models 50 60 Hz 20VAC 60 Hz 220 240VAC 50 60 Hz AC Connection IEC320 14 Inlet AC Consumption 40W max POWER OUTPUTS Number of Outputs Output Connectors Isolated Outputs Output Voltages amp Currents 10 2 1 mm x 5 5 mm barrel jacks center negative polarity All 10 outputs fully isolated 5 6 and 7 8 outputs not isolated when merged Outputs to 4 4 x 9V 150mA Outputs 5 amp 6 2 x 9V I2V
26. stortion type effect pedals and not modulation and time based effect pedals as you typically want these type of effects to be as clean as possible WARNING Not all analog pedals allow for operation at different voltages and may be damaged if you attempt to do so 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 26 power supply Power Cables When connecting the V 10 to your pedals you must use the correct power cables in order to ensure proper operation and prevent damage to your pedals The standard connector cables center negative should be used with DigiTech HardWire Boss Ibanez Voodoo Lab and other common pedals which are capable of operating using a standard 9VDC battery This is the standard polarity a are wired this way If connector but you are unsure of whether or not will need to verify this before connecting the ped pedal Try looking at verification he pedals power adapter or contact the pedal manu nd most pedals you own a pedal from another manufacturer which has the same it is actually wired center negative you al to the V 10 to prevent damage to the facturer for NOTE DigiTech pedals that operate using AC power e g original JamMan JamMan Stereo JamM
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