DigiTech RP200 User Manual

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DigiTech RP200 User Manual

User’s

Guide

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These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service.

Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Operation is subject to the following conditions: •This device may not cause harmful interference.

•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

•Use only shielded interconnecting cables.

•Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided.

Warning

For your protection, please read the following:

Water and Moisture: Appliances should not be used near water (e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.) Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

Power Sources: The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

Grounding or Polarization: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

Power Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Servicing: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, the user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

For units equipped with externally accessible fuse receptacle: Replace fuse with same type and rating only.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name:

DigiTech

Manufacturer’s Address:

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

 

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product:

 

Product name:

RP200

Note: Product name may be suffixed by the letters EX, EU, JA, and UK.

Product option:

all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms

 

to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.)

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety:

EN 60065 (1993)

 

IEC65 (1985) with Amendments 1, 2, 3

EMC:

EN 55013 (1990)

 

EN 55020 (1991)

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

 

DigiTech / Johnson

 

 

Vice-President of Engineering

 

 

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

 

 

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

 

 

Date: October 16,2000

 

European Contact:

Your local DigiTech / Johnson Sales and Service Office or

 

 

Harman Music Group

 

 

8760 South Sandy Parkway

 

 

Sandy, Utah

 

 

84070 USA

 

 

Ph: (801) 566-8800

 

 

Fax: (801) 568-7573

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Warranty

We at DigiTech are very proud of our products and back-up each one we sell with the following warranty:

1.The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this warranty.

2.Digitech warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.

3.Digitech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to Digitech WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of one year. A Return Authorization number may be obtained from Digitech by telephone.The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product's use in any circuit or assembly.

4.Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.

5.Digitech reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.

6.The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the product's main assembly is opened and tampered with by anyone other than a certified Digitech technician or, if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer.

7.The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Digitech neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall Digitech or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.

NOTE:The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notification. Some information contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product or operating system since this version of the manual was completed.The information contained in this version of the owner's manual supersedes all previous versions.

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Table of Contents

 

Safety Information.............................................................

I

Declaration of Conformity............................................

II

Warranty..........................................................................

III

Table of Contents ..........................................................

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Section One - Introduction

 

Getting Acquainted ..........................................................

1

Included Items ...................................................................

1

A Guided Tour...................................................................

2

Front Panel ......................................................................

2

Rear Panel .......................................................................

5

Getting Started .................................................................

6

Making Connections ........................................................

6

Mono Operation............................................................

6

Stereo Operation ..........................................................

7

Applying Power .................................................................

8

About the RP200..............................................................

9

The Presets......................................................................

9

Performance Mode........................................................

9

Bypass Mode ...................................................................

9

Tuner Mode...................................................................

10

Section Two - Editing Functions

 

Editing/Creating Presets ...............................................

11

The Matrix .......................................................................

12

Storing/Copying ..............................................................

13

Section Three - Effects and Parameters

About the Effects

...........................................................15

Effect Definitions ............................................................

15

Pickup/Wah...................................................................

16

Compressor..................................................................

16

Amp Modeling ..............................................................

17

EQ...................................................................................

18

Cabinet/Gate ................................................................

18

Effects.............................................................................

20

Chorus. .......................................................................

20

Flange...........................................................................

20

Phaser..........................................................................

21

Tremolo .......................................................................

21

Panner..........................................................................

21

Vibrato .........................................................................

22

Rotary..........................................................................

22

Ya Ya™ .........................................................................

22

Auto Ya™....................................................................

23

SynthTalk™ ................................................................

23

Envelope......................................................................

23

Detune ........................................................................

24

Pitch Shift....................................................................

24

Whammy™ ................................................................

24

Delay...............................................................................

25

Reverb............................................................................

26

Section Four - Other Functions

 

Rhythm Trainer................................................................

27

Jam-A-Long ......................................................................

27

Expression Pedal.............................................................

27

Factory Reset..................................................................

29

Expression Pedal Calibration.......................................

30

Section Five - Appendix

 

Specifications ...................................................................

31

Preset List ........................................................................

32

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Section-1 Introduction

Getting Acquainted

Congratulations on your purchase of the RP200.You now have the flexibility, and power to produce sonic creations never before thought possible. Although the RP200 is so user friendly you may not even need to read this manual, we recommend that you become better acquainted with us, and what we have to offer by going through this User’s Guide with your RP200 in front of you. It is your key to unlocking the potential within the RP200.

Included Items

Before you get started, please make sure that the following items have been included:

RP200

PS0913B Power Supply

User’s Guide

Warranty Card

The utmost care was taken while your RP200 was being manufactured. Everything should be included and in perfect working order. If anything is missing, contact the factory at once. Please help us become acquainted with you and your needs by completing your warranty card. It is your safeguard should a problem arise with your RP200.

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A Guided Tour of the RP200

The Front Panel

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1. Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select Presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the RP200.The Footswitch on the right will increase, and the Footswitch on the left will decrease the selected Preset. Pressing both Footswitches together will bypass the currently selected Preset. Pressing and holding both Footswitches will access the Tuner.

2. Parameter Knobs - The Parameter knobs perform various functions depending on which mode is currently active in the RP200. In performance mode, these knobs control the Amp Type, Gain, and Master Level. In Edit mode, these knobs adjust the Parameter values listed directly above each knob for the selected effect. In Rhythm Trainer, these knobs control the Pattern,Tempo, and Level. In Tuner mode, these knobs are used to select the desired tuning reference.

3. Select Button - This button is used to enter the Edit mode, and to select individual effects to be edited. Successive presses of this button will advance through all available Effects.

4. Rhythm - The Rhythm button is used to turn on and off the Rhythm Trainer drum loop.When the Rhythm feature is active, the Rhythm LED lights and the selected drum pattern plays continuously.

5. Matrix - The matrix provides information regarding the current Preset, and Parameter edit functions. In performance mode, the LEDs running down the left side of the Matrix will provide a visual indication of which effects are in use for the currently selected Preset. In Edit mode, the LEDs indicate the Effect currently selected for editing. In Tuner mode, the LEDs indicate whether the note played is sharp, flat, or in tune.

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6. Display - The Display provides information for different functions depending on the mode that has been selected. In Performance mode, the Display will show the currently selected Preset name and number. In Edit mode, the Display will show the name and value of the parameter being adjusted. In Tuner mode, the Display will show the note played.

7.Store - The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user Presets.

8.Expression Pedal - The Expression Pedal adjusts RP200’s Volume or the assigned Effect

Parameter in real time. Almost every Parameter is available for

Expression Pedal control.

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Rear Panel

1.Input - Connect your instrument to this jack.

2.Jam-A-Long - Connect the stereo output of a tape or CD player to this 1/8” stereo TRS jack

for rehearsing with your favorite pre-recorded material.

3. Output - This is a stereo TRS jack. Connect from this jack to the input of a single amplifier for mono applications, or use a TRS stereo “Y” cord to connect to the inputs of 2 amplifiers for stereo applications.

4.Headphones - Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8” jack.

5.Power Input - Connect only the DigiTech PS0913B power supply to this jack.

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Getting Started Making Connections

There are several different connection options available with the RP200. Before connecting the RP200, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RP200 is turned off.There is no power switch on the RP200.To turn the RP200 on or off, simply connect or disconnect the included PS0913B power supply from the Power Jack to an AC outlet.

Mono Operation

Connect your guitar to the Input of the RP200. Connect a single mono instrument cable from the Stereo Output of the RP200 to the instrument input or effect return on your amplifier, or to the line input of a power amp.

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