DigiTech TALKER User Manual

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User’s guide

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DigiTech TALKER User Manual

C A U T I O N

R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K

D O N O T O P E N

A T T E N T I O N : R I S Q U E D E C H O C E L E C T R I Q U E - N E P A S O U V R I R

W A R N I N G : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E O R E L E C T R I C

S H O C K D O N O T E X P O S E T H I S E Q U I P M E N T T O R A I N O R M O I S T U R E

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.

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 corre-

spond 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. Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel. 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. 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.

FCC COMPLIANCE

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:èé

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver that may cause undesired operation.

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.

1)This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes lex exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

2)Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B

Conforme au Règlement Canadien NMB0003 Classe B

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.

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.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire replace only with same type fuse. ATTENTION: Utiliser un fusible de recharge de même type.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire replace LAMP with manufacturers recommended part ( Refer to service literature)

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.

CONDUCTOR

WIRE COLOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

Line

Brown

Black

 

N

Neutral

Blue

White

 

 

Earth Grnd.

Green/Yel.

Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

DECLARATION OF

CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name:

IVL Technologies Ltd.

 

per DigiTech specifications

Manufacturer’s Address:

6710 Bertram Place

 

Victoria, B.C.

 

Canada V8M 1Z6

declares that the products:

 

 

DigiTech Talker

conform to the following product specifications: EMC: EN 55022 (1987):

CISPR 22 (1993) Class B EN 50082-1 (1992)

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (1989) as amended by the CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC (1993).

IVL Technologies Ltd.

6710 Bertram Place Victoria, B.C. Canada V8M 1Z6 October 6, 1997

Brian Gibson, Vice President of Engineering

European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or International Sales Office

3 Overlook Drive Unit #4

Amherst, New Hampshire 03031, USA

Tel (603) 672-4244 Fax (603) 672 4246

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Using the Talker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Talker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Program Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Some Suggested Applications . . . . . . . . . . 7

Guitar & Mic With Distortion . . . . . . 7

Drum Machine Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Keyboard/Drum Machine . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bass/Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

 

 

TALKER

(Optional)

INPUT

OUTPUT

 

Guitar/Instrument

 

 

Distortion

 

Amplifier

Box

 

 

 

 

Mixer

Note: Additional connection information is printed on the underside of the

Talker case.

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the DigiTech Talker.

This unique product features IVL Technology's Advanced Vocal Synthesis which came about through research into physical modeling of the human voice. A radical new break-through in digital signal processing, the Talker actually allows an instrument and a voice to be combined to create expressive effects. The Talker also boasts an actual hard-wired bypass for the instrument and mic inputs to maintain a perfectly clean instrument signal when the effect is not in use.

The Talker has a retro-space-age look and is housed in a heavy duty stainless steel chassis that is both functional and attractive. On stage or in the studio, the DigiTech Talker is an extremely versatile effect with a wide variety of uses.

Use the Digitech Talker with:

• Guitar

• Drums

• Keyboards

• Bass

• Drum machines

• Seqencers

• Pre-recorded Music

 

Using the Talker:

The Talker combines separate inputs (for example a guitar & a vocal) to create unusual vocoder or talking effects. Plug your microphone and guitar into the Talker’s mic and instrument inputs. Select either the amp, mixer or "both" effect outputs. Run cables to your amp and P.A. and set the Talker input levels.

Speak or sing into the microphone as you play chords or individual notes on your instrument to achieve the talking effect. Experiment with other devices: sing over a sequencer line, try a keyboard with a vocal or pre-recorded tracks combined with a drum machine.

The possibilities are endless!

Press the Program switch with your foot to select between six distinctive program sounds. Press the Bypass switch to bypass the effect.

Note: If using guitar as an input, a distortion or compression device may be plugged in before the Talker to increase upper harmonics and sustain. Run the output of the distortion box into the instrument input of the Talker. Other effects (like echo) should go after the Talker in the signal chain.

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