Fuzz HF44 - Effect pedal Hartke - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Bass Fuzz Pedal
Brand	Hartke
Model	Fuzz HF44
Circuit Design	All-analog FET circuitry
Sound Character	High-gain, tube-like saturation
Controls	Level, Gain, Mid, Tone
Power Input	9V DC, center negative, 300 mA
Current Consumption	9 mA at 9V
Battery	9V standard (not included)
Input Impedance	1 MΩ
Output Impedance	10 kΩ
Input Connector	1/4" mono phone jack
Output Connector	1/4" mono phone jack
Dimensions (LxWxD)	121 mm x 77 mm x 48 mm (4.8" x 3" x 1.9")
Weight	230 g (0.5 lb)
Housing	Rugged die-cast
LED Indicator	Lights when effect is enabled
Included Accessories	None (battery not included)
Safety Notes	Keep away from heat sources, liquids; service by qualified personnel
FCC Compliance	Class B digital device

Frequently Asked Questions - Fuzz HF44 Hartke

How do I connect the HF44 pedal?

Connect your instrument to the INPUT jack and connect the OUTPUT jack to your amplifier or next effect.

What power supply can I use?

Use a 9V DC adapter with center negative polarity and at least 300 mA current. Alternatively, insert a standard 9V battery.

How do I install the battery?

Remove the battery door, attach the battery to the terminal connector, place it in the compartment, and reinstall the door.

What do the controls do?

LEVEL sets the overall volume, GAIN controls distortion and sustain, MID adjusts mid frequencies, and TONE adjusts high frequencies (clockwise brighter).

Can I use this pedal for guitar?

Yes, it is designed for bass but works well with guitar, providing tube-like saturation and high-frequency edge.

What does the LED indicator mean?

The LED lights up when the effect is turned on via the footswitch.

How to clean the pedal?

Use a dry cloth. Avoid liquids entering the enclosure. Refer to safety instructions.

Is the pedal true bypass?

The manual does not specify, but it features an on/off footswitch with an LED indicator.

What type of battery does it use?

A standard 9V battery (not included).

Can I daisy-chain power with other pedals?

Yes, as long as the total current draw does not exceed the power supply's capacity. The HF44 draws only 9 mA.

USER MANUAL Fuzz HF44 Hartke

Hartke's HF44 Bass Fuzz Pedal features an all-analog, FET design delivering the high-voltage sound of a tube overdrive circuit. The Mid and Tone controls allow you to dial in the harmonic character while adding body and thickness to your tone. The HF44 delivers the high-frequency edge needed to drive all your aggressive riffs.

Features

• Compact, all-analog overdrive pedal for bass guitar
• FET circuitry provides high-gain, tube-like saturation
• Mid and Tone controls dial in harmonic character and high-frequency edge
• Rugged, die cast design

For more information about the HF44 Bass Fuzz pedal and the rest of our product line, visit hartke.com.

Controls

1. POWER In - Connect a 9V DC 300mA with center negative
2. LEVEL Knob - Controls the amount of the effected signal.
3. GAIN Knob - Adjusts the amount of distortion and sustain.
4. MID Knob - Adjusts the mid frequency response of the effected signal.
5. TONE Knob - Adjusts the high frequency response of the effected signal. Turning the knob clockwise brightens the sound.
6. INPUT - Connect the INPUT of the pedal to your instrument output or some other effects unit with a 1/4" mono phone plug
7. OUTPUT - Connect the OUTPUT of the pedal to your guitar amplifier or the Input of another effects unit.
8. On/Off Indicator - Lights when the effect is enabled.
9. ON/OFF Switch - This footswitch is used to turn effect on or off.

Installing the Battery

Install a standard 9-volt battery by removing the battery door and attaching the battery to the terminal connector. Fit the battery into the compartment and reinstall the battery door.

Using a AC/DC Power Adapter

You can power the HF44 using a 9V power supply. Simply plug the power adapter into the DC inlet and then, plug the power adapter into a standard AC power outlet.

Specifications

Power 9V Battery, AC Adaptor

Current Requirements 9mA at 9V

Connections Input, Output, DC Input

Input Impedance 1MΩ

Output Impedance 10kΩ

Controls Depth, Speed, Blend

Dimensions LxWxD 4.8" x 3" x 1.9"

121mm x 77mm x 48mm

Weight 0.5lb / 230g

Hartke • 45 Gilpin Avenue, Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 p.1-800-372-6766 ©2016, V1.1

FCC Notice

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.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private household in the 28 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated 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.

Keep these instructions.

Follow all instructions and heed all warnings.

Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, or appliances which produce heat.

Guard against objects or liquids entering the enclosure.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage.

Always be sure to practice “safe listening.”