User Manual for Electro-Harmonix Octavix Octave Fuzz Pedal

Quick guide from the manual

To start using the Octavix, connect the supplied power adapter to the 9V jack. Plug your instrument into the INPUT jack and your amplifier into the OUTPUT jack.

Controls

Boost Knob

Controls the amount of fuzz. Rolling down the guitar volume with high boost settings can create a slightly broken-up fuzz sound.

Octave Knob

Controls the volume of the octave above signal. At fully counter-clockwise, the octave effect is removed from the signal path.

Volume Knob

Controls the output signal level of the effect.

9/24 Toggle Switch

Selects the rail voltage for the circuit. Setting to 9V provides a classic saggy fuzz sound. Setting to 24V provides a tighter sound and richer octave tone. Note: When switching from 9V to 24V, there may be a temporary volume drop while the capacitors charge.

Operation

The footswitch engages the effect or sets it to True Bypass mode. The LED indicates when the effect is engaged.

Maintenance

To change the 9V battery, remove the 4 screws on the bottom plate. Do not touch the circuit board while the plate is off. Disconnect the INPUT jack when not in use to extend battery life. Note that battery drain is significantly higher in 24V mode.

Technical Specifications

• Current draw: 9mA (9V mode), 62mA (24V mode).
• Input impedance: 1M Ohm.