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DigiTech HARMONYMAN User Manual

DigiTech HARMONYMAN
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Ground Lift
Eliminates most “hum” problems with having two guitars and amps
connected to the HarmonyMan
TM
. If you hear hum or buzz coming from
your amp, try pressing this button.
Main Outputs
Left only (mono) output, or stereo output. When stereo output is used, the
harmonies are hard panned left and right and the lead is panned center.
Power Supply Jack
Connect only the included PS-0913B power supply here.
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Guided Tour - Rear Panel
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DigiTech HARMONYMAN Specifications

General IconGeneral
TechnologyDigital
Power Supply9V DC
Harmony Voices2
MIDINo
TypeHarmony
Inputs1 x Instrument
Outputs1 x Instrument

Summary

Important Safety Information

Safety Symbols and General Warnings

Explains safety symbols and general precautions for electrical products like not opening the unit or exposing it to moisture.

Power Cord Safety Instructions

Details power cord wire color coding (Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown) and correct terminal connections for safety.

Appliance Operational Safety

Lists essential safety instructions for operating the apparatus, including ventilation, heat, attachments, and storm precautions.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

EMC Compliance and Cable Usage

Outlines conditions for EMC compliance and recommends using only shielded interconnecting cables for optimal performance.

UK Mains Plug Warning

Mains Plug Safety Precautions

Warns against using damaged or cut mains plugs and emphasizes fuse cover safety for 13 Amp sockets.

Declaration of Conformity

Product Compliance and Specifications

Declares product conformity with safety and EMC directives, listing manufacturer details and compliance specifications.

Warranty Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Outlines warranty terms, including registration, defect coverage, liability limits, proof of purchase, and exclusions.

Manual Revision Notice

Notifies users that manual information is subject to change and may not reflect all undocumented product updates.

Introduction

HarmonyMan Product Overview

Introduces the HarmonyMan, lists included items, and highlights its key features and benefits for guitarists.

Guided Tour - Front Panel

Harmony Key Display and musIQ Button

Explains the Harmony Key Display for indicating key/scale and the musIQ button for automatic key detection.

Memory Store Button and Signal LED

Details the Memory Store button for saving settings and the Signal LED for indicating guitar input levels and clipping.

Mix Knob and Memory LEDs

Explains the Mix knob for adjusting the blend of lead and harmony signals and the Memory LEDs indicating active memory presets.

Memory Select Footswitch and Tuner Display

Describes the Memory Select footswitch for cycling presets and the Tuner Display for checking pitch accuracy.

Harmony On/Off Footswitch and Voice Knobs

Explains the Harmony On/Off footswitch for engaging/bypassing harmonies and the Voice Knobs for selecting harmony voicings.

On LED and Voicing Displays

Explains the On LED as a harmony indicator and the Voicing Displays showing the selected harmony settings.

Guided Tour - Rear Panel

Guitar Clean Input Port

Details the Guitar Clean Input jack, used for chord recognition and generating harmonies when no distortion return is connected.

Distortion Send and Return Ports

Explains the Distortion Send/Return jacks for integrating distortion effects before harmony generation.

Sidechain Input and Thru Ports

Describes the optional Sidechain Input for dynamic harmonies and the Sidechain Thru for passing a clean signal.

Ground Lift and Main Outputs

Explains the Ground Lift button for hum reduction and the Main Outputs for mono or stereo signal routing.

Power Supply Connection

Specifies the Power Supply Jack for connecting the included power adapter.

Using the HarmonyMan

Making Connections

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the HarmonyMan to your guitar, amplifier, and power source.

Adjusting Levels and Tuning Guitar

Guides users on setting input signal levels using the Signal LED and tuning their guitar using the built-in tuner.

Selecting Harmony Voicings

Explains how to use the Voice 1 and Voice 2 knobs to select different harmony voicings.

Setting Key and Scale

Details how to set the key and scale either automatically using musIQ or manually by strumming a chord.

Automatic Key and Scale Setting

Provides steps for automatically detecting the song's key and scale using the musIQ feature with a single guitar.

Manual Key and Scale Setting

Explains the process of manually setting the key and scale by holding the Memory Select footswitch and strumming a chord.

Resetting musIQ Feature Memory

Describes how to reset the musIQ feature's memory to re-enable automatic key detection and clear historical data.

Playing Your Solo with Harmonies

Guides on enabling harmonies and playing a solo, adjusting the mix between lead and harmony signals.

Storing Settings to Memory

Explains how to store current voicings, mix levels, and key settings into one of the four available memory locations.

Loading Settings from Memory

Details how to recall stored settings from any of the four memory locations using the Memory Select footswitch.

Types of Shifting

Triad-Centered Shifting Explained

Describes triad-centered harmonies based on root, 3rd, and 5th structures, optimized for major/minor scales and chord progressions.

Scalic Shifting Explained

Explains intelligent scalic shifting, creating harmonies within the current key, including fixed octave shifts.

Fixed (Chromatic) Shifting Explained

Details fixed shifting, which transposes all notes by a constant number of semitones regardless of the input note or key.

Detune Shifting Explained

Describes detune shifting for a thicker sound, where voices are detuned slightly in opposite directions.

Shifting Examples: C Major / A Minor

Shows example harmony notes generated for C Major and A Minor scales with Triad-Centered and Scalic voicings.

Mode Reference Table

Using the Mode Reference Table

Explains how to use the table to find HarmonyMan key/scale settings corresponding to different musical modes.

Using the musIQ™ Feature

musIQ with One Guitar (No Sidechain)

Details how musIQ analyzes the guitar signal to determine key/scale when only one guitar is connected.

musIQ with Two Guitars (Sidechain)

Explains how sidechain input is used to determine key/scale and dynamic harmonies with rhythm guitar input.

musIQ Sidechain Input Summary

Summarizes musIQ behavior with and without sidechain input, for both harmony effect states.

Connection Diagrams

Electric Guitar with Pre-Harmony Distortion

Illustrates a connection setup for an electric guitar using distortion before the HarmonyMan pedal.

Single Guitar with Amp Send/Return

Shows a connection diagram using the amplifier's send/return loop for integrating distortion effects.

Two Guitars with Pre-Harmony Distortion

Depicts a setup with two guitars, one for rhythm (sidechain) and one for lead with pre-harmony distortion.

Acoustic Guitar to Mixer/P.A. Setup

Illustrates how to connect an acoustic guitar directly to a mixer or PA system for sound reinforcement.

Troubleshooting

Key Detection and Reset Issues

Addresses issues with the Harmony Key Display showing a set key after reset and unexpected key suggestions from musIQ.

Harmony Display and Sidechain Input Queries

Explains why the Harmony Key Display may not react to chords and the effect of the Sidechain Input on key detection.

Specifications

Inputs and Outputs Specifications

Details the technical specifications for all input and output connections of the HarmonyMan pedal.

A/D Performance and Power Specs

Provides specifications for audio performance (sample rate, bit depth) and power requirements (voltage, consumption).

General Product Specifications

Lists general physical specifications such as dimensions and weight of the HarmonyMan unit.

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