eletro-harmonix Chillswitch Line SelectorTrue bypassControls User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- eletro-harmonix
Table of Contents
KILLSWITCH
MOMENTARY LINE SELECTOR
Congratulations on your purchase of the Electro-Harmonix CHILLSWITCH.
KILL SETUP
In this setup, the CHILLSWITCH allows you to quickly switch between mute
and unmute by pressing the footswitch, resulting in a hard rhythmic tremolo
effect.
INPUT JACK – Connect to the output of your instrument or another effects
pedal
SEND JACK – Disconnect
RETURN JACK – Disconnect
AMP JACK – Connect to the input of your amplifier or another effects
pedal
LINE SELECTOR SETUP
In this setup, the CHILLSWITCH allows you to quickly switch between an
effects loop and your dry signal by pressing the footswitch. Depending on the
effects in the loop, it could trigger a burst of distortion, or perhaps foot-
controlled delay feedback… the possibilities are endless!
INPUT JACK – Connect to the output of your instrument or another effects
pedal
SEND JACK – Connect to the input of your effects loop
RETURN JACK – Connect to the output of your effects loop
AMP JACK – Connect to the input of your amplifier or another effects
pedal
LED INDICATOR
In either setup, the LED reflects the signal present at the AMP jack.
ο LED OFF – The AMP jack outputs the original INPUT signal
LED ON – The AMP jack outputs the signal from the effects loop (or no
signal, in Kill Setup)
“ENGAGE” ROTARY SWITCH
The ENGAGE rotary switch affects how the footswitch controls the AMP
output.
– KILL SETUP –
ENGAGE: THRU
While the footswitch is pressed, the INPUT signal travels
directly to the AMP output| While the footswitch is released, the AMP output
is used
LINE SELECTOR SETUP –
ENGAGE: THRU
While the footswitch is pressed, the INPUT signal travels directly to the AMP output*| While the footswitch is released, the INPUT signal travels through the FX Loop
*See “SEND” ROTARY SWITCH section
– KILL SETUP –
ENGAGE: FX
While the footswitch is pressed, the AMP output is muted| While the footswitch is released, the INPUT the signal travels directly to the AMP output
– LINE SELECTOR SETUP –
ENGAGE: FX
While the footswitch is pressed, the INPUT signal travels through the FX loop| While the footswitch is released, the INPUT signal travels directly to the AMP output*
*See “SEND” ROTARY SWITCH section
“SEND” ROTARY SWITCH
The SEND rotary switch allows you to choose between routing the INPUT signal
to the SEND jack at all times (ON position) or only when the FX Loop is active
(FSW position). The setting of the SEND switch is ignored when using the KILL
setup.
SEND: FSW
The INPUT signal only travels to the SEND jack when the FX Loop is activated.
Use this setting with an envelope-triggered effect (auto-wah): The CHILLSWITCH
will reset the envelope sweep with each press of the footswitch
SEND: ON
The INPUT signal always travels to the Send jack.
Use this setting with a delay effect:
The CHILLSWITCH will continuously send the INPUT signal to the delay.
POWER
Power from the internal 9-volt battery is activated by plugging into the INPUT
jack. The input cable should be removed when the unit is not in use to avoid
running down the battery.
The barrel connector on the front of the CHILLSWITCH is for a 9-volt battery
eliminator capable of delivering at least 25 mA of current. The optional 9V
power supply from Electro-Harmonix is 9.6DC-200BI (same as used by Boss™ &
Ibanez™) 9.6 Volts DC 200mA. The power supply must have a barrel connector
with a center negative. The unit’s battery may be left in or taken out when
the eliminator is in use. The actual current draw of the CHILLSWITCH is 12.5
mA.
To change the 9-volt battery, remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the
KILLSWITCH.
Once the screws are removed, take off the bottom plate and change the battery.
Please do not touch the circuit board or you risk damaging a component.
Input Jack Impedance
INPUT – 2.2 MΩ
RETURN – 2.2 MΩ
Output Jack Impedance
AMP – 220 Ω
SEND – 220 Ω
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please register online at http://www.ehx.com/product-registration or complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 10 days of purchase. Electro-Harmonix will repair or replace, at its discretion, a product that fails to operate due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This applies only to original purchasers who have bought their product from an authorized Electro-Harmonix retailer. Repaired or replaced units will then be warranted for the unexpired portion of the original warranty term.
If you should need to return your unit for service within the warranty period, please contact the appropriate office listed below. Customers outside the regions listed below, please contact EHX Customer Service for information on warranty repairs at [email protected] or +1-718-937-8300. USA and Canadian customers: please obtain a Return Authorization Number (RA#) from EHX Customer Service before returning your product. Include with your returned unit: a written description of the problem as well as your name, address, telephone number, email address, and RA#; and a copy of your receipt clearly showing the purchase date.
The United States & Canada
EHX CUSTOMER SERVICE ELECTRO-HARMONIX c/o NEW SENSOR CORP.
47-50 33RD STREET
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
Tel: 718-937-8300
Email: [email protected]
Europe
JOHN WILLIAMS ELECTRO-HARMONIX UK 13 CWMDONKIN TERRACE
SWANSEA SA2 0RQ
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: +44 179 247 3258
Email:
[email protected]
This warranty gives a purchaser specific legal rights. A purchaser may have
even greater rights depending upon the laws of the jurisdiction within which
the product was purchased.
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