Electro-Harmonix Octavix User Manual

FCC COMPLIANCE
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
Octavix
OCTAVE FUZZ
Congratulations on your purchase of the Electro-Harmonix Octavix, a fuzz pedal with
a frequency doubling circuit. The Octavix produces a range of distortion from light
drive to over the top torn speaker fuzz tone. The frequency doubling circuit yields
classic chime and ring modulated overtones. The Octavix has control over Boost,
Octave, Volume and internal rail voltage. The rail voltage switch enables even more
tonal possibilities not found in other octave fuzz pedals.
WARNING: Your OCTAVIX comes equipped with an Electro-Harmonix 9.6DC-200BI power
supply (same as used by Boss
®
& Ibanez
®
: 9.6 Volts DC 200mA). The OCTAVIX draws up to
62mA at 9VDC with a center negative plug or runs off a 9Volt battery. Using the wrong adaptor
or a plug with the wrong polarity may damage your OCTAVIX and void the warranty.
GETTING STARTED
Connect the output plug of the supplied power adaptor to the 9V power jack. Plug
your instrument into the INPUT jack; connect your amp to the OUTPUT jack.
Sample settings:
*Tip: Playing lightly will make the octave above effect more pronounced.

Electro-Harmonix Octavix Specifications

General

Bypass	True Bypass
Type	Octave Fuzz
Controls	Volume, Fuzz, Octave
Power Supply	9V DC (Power supply not included)
Input Impedance	1MΩ
Current Draw	10mA

Summary

FCC Compliance Information

Getting Started with Octavix

Initial Setup and Connections

Connect power adapter to 9V jack, instrument to INPUT, and amp to OUTPUT.

Octavix Controls and Features

Boost Knob Functionality

Controls the amount of fuzz. Lowering guitar volume with high boost yields broken up fuzz.

Octave Knob Functionality

Manages the volume of the octave-up signal, removable at minimum setting.

Volume Knob Functionality

Adjusts the overall output signal level of the effect.

9/24 Toggle Switch

Selects 9V or 24V operation, affecting fuzz character and octave tone.

Bypass Footswitch and LED

Engages or bypasses the effect. LED indicates when the effect is active.

Input and Output Jacks

1/4" INPUT jack for instrument signal, 1/4" AMP jack for output to amplifier.

Maintenance and Power

Changing the Battery

Requires removing bottom plate screws. Disconnect input jack to save battery.

Current Draw Information

Details current draw at 9V (9mA) and 24V (62mA) settings.

Warranty Information and Service