DigiTech S200 User Manual

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DigiTech S200 User Manual

Dual-Engine Multi-Effects Processor

User’s Guide

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C A U T I O N

RIS K O F ELECTRI C SHOCK

D O NO T OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQU E D E CHO C ELECTRIQU E - N E PA S OUVRIR

WARNING: T O REDUC E TH E RIS K O F FIR E O R ELECTRIC SHOC K D O NO T EXPOS E THI S EQUIPMEN T T O RAI N O R MOISTURE

The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products.The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit.The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual.

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.

WARNING

FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance 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 electric 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.

U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING

A moulded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET. Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer. Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to BS1362.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided.

use only shielded interconnecting cables.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN and YELLOW - Earth

BLUE - Neutral

BROWN - Live

As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow.

The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black.

The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red.

This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below. The green/yellow wire shall be connected directly to the unit's chassis.

CONDUCTOR

WIRE COLOR

 

 

 

 

L

Line

Brown

Black

N

Neutral

Blue

White

 

Earth Grnd.

Green/Yel.

Green

 

 

 

 

WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.

S-200

 

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name:

Digitech Studio

Manufacturer’s Address:

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

 

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product:

 

Product Name:

S-200

Product Options:

All

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety:

EN 60065 (1993)

 

IEC 65 (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 73/23/EEC and EMC

Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

Digitech Studio

President of Digitech Studio

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

Tel: 801.566.8800

Fax: 801.566.7005

Effective May 1, 1998

European Contact: Your Local Digitech Studio Sales and Service Office or

International Sales Office

3 Overlook Drive #4

Amherst, New Hampshire 03031, USA

Tel: 603.672.4244

Fax: 603.672.4246

 

 

 

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S-200

Table of Contents

 

Safety Information

 

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

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

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Section 1 - Introduction

 

Congratulations............................................................................

1

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

1

S-200 Features ..............................................................................

1

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

2

A Quick Tour of the S-200 ............................................................

3

The Front Panel............................................................................

3

The Rear Panel..............................................................................

4

Section 2 - Operation and Editing

Program Mode ............................................................................

5

Naming Program Storing Changes ..............................................

5

Selecting Effect Configurations ..................................................

6

Editing Engine A and B Engines ..................................................

6

Selecting and Editing Effects ......................................................

6

EQ and Noise Gate Adjustments..................................................

7

Adjusting the Dry Path Defeat ....................................................

8

Adjusting the Display Contrast ....................................................

9

MIDI Functions ............................................................................

9

MIDI Channel Selection ..............................................................

9

MIDI CC Command Information ................................................

10

Section 3 - Effects and Parameters

Modulation Effects ......................................................................

11

Pitch Shifters ................................................................................

12

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

12

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

13

Other Effects (Vocoder, Ring Modulator, Compressor

 

and De-Esser) ..............................................................................

14

Section 4 - Appendix

 

Resetting the S-200 ......................................................................

15

Footswitch Set-Up ......................................................................

16

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

17

Program List ................................................................................

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S-200

Section -1 Introduction

Section-1 Introduction

Congratulations...

... you are now the owner of a Digitech Studio S-200 multi-effects processor. The S-200 offers you Dual-Engine processing with Stereo input and output routings. The S-200 offers a full palette of Studio digital effects that can accommodate any studio or live situation, making the S-200 a true power plant effects processor.

This User’s Guide is your key to understanding the powerful world of the S-200. Read it carefully. After you've had time to familiarize yourself with the unit, feel free to utilize the S-200 to its full processing potential. Good luck, and thank you for choosing Digitech Studio.

Your S-200 was carefully assembled and packaged at the factory. Before you proceed any further, make sure the following items are included:

(1) S-200 User’s Guide

(1) Digitech Studio S-200 Dual Engine Multi-Effects processor

(1)Power Cord

(1) Digitech Studio warranty card

Please save all packing materials. They were designed to protect the unit from damage during shipping. In the unlikely event that the unit requires service, use only the factory supplied carton to return the unit.

S-200 Features:

• Stereo Inputs and Outputs

• 5 Effect Routing Configurations

• Dual-Engine Processing

• Studio Reverbs and Modulation Effects

• Large Custom Display

• 20 bit A/D and D/A Converters

• 24-bit signal path, 48-bit internal data path

• MIDI Program Change and CC Commands

• 96 dB signal to noise ratio

• Footswitch Control

• Vocoder Effect Module

• Compressor and De-Esser Effects

 

 

 

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Section -1 Introduction

S-200

Warranty

We at Digitech Studio 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 Studio 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 Studio liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to Digitech Studio 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 Studio 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 Studio 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 Studio 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 Studio 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 Studio 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.

DigiTech Studio™ and S-200™ are registered trademarks of the Harman Music Group Incorporated.

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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Section -1 Introduction

A Quick Tour of the S-200

The Front Panel

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Stereo Large Hall

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1) Display - This large custom display is where you receive information for programming and operation of the S-200. This information includes: effect types and parameters and all Utility mode functions including Contrast, Dry level, MIDI program information, Factory Reset and Footswitch set-up.

2)Program Descriptions - This list tells you the factory program list of all Factory 99 programs in the S-200.

3)Program/Data Wheel - In Program mode, this wheel is used to change programs and when the unit is in Edit mode it is used to select

effects and change parameters.

4)Program Button -This button returns the S-200 to program mode when pressed.

5)Configuration Button - This button is used to select Configuration mode. Once pressed, use the <Program/Data> wheel to select a

different effect configuration for the selected program.

6 a-d) Effect Parameter Editing Buttons - These four buttons allow you to do all parameter editing of effects in Edit and Utility modes in conjunction with the <Program/Data> wheel.

7) Engine A/B Select - This button selects the Engine A and B effect engine modules. Successive presses of this button will toggle between Engines A/B in effect configurations 2-5. Once this button is pressed and the Engine effect module has been selected, use the <Program/Data> wheel to select the effect to be used in this effect engine module.

8) EQ/Gate - This button (in conjunction with the four parameter buttons) are used to adjust the three band EQ and Noise gate threshold and release. Press once to select the EQ and press twice to select the Noise Gate.

9)Utility - This button is used to access all Utility mode functions including: Dry signal path On and Off, selecting the MIDI channel, adjusting the display contrast and footswitch set-up.

10)Preview - This button produces a brief reference tone to audition effect sounds without the use of an input signal.

11)Store Button - This button is used to store program modifications in the S-200.

12)Bypass - This button is used to Bypass all of the digital effects in the S-200 and allow the original dry signal to pass through the S-200.

 

 

 

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