DigiTech VOCAL 300 User Manual

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User’s
Guide
Warning
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S.Sandy Parkway
Sandy,Utah 84070,USA
declares that the product:
Product name: Vocal300
Note:Product name may be suffixed by the letters EU,JA,NP and UK. Product option: none conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety: IEC 60065 (1998)
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.
President of Harman Music Group 8760 S.Sandy Parkway Sandy,Utah 84070,USA Date:October 10, 2001
European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or
Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy,Utah 84070 USA Ph:(801) 566-8800
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
These symbols are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products.The lightning flash means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit.The exclamation point indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owners 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
.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received,including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Use only shielded interconnecting cables.
Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should
be avoided.
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.
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Included Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Connecting the Vocal 300 . . . . . . . . .2 Mono Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Stereo Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Modes and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Performance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Edit Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Store Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Bypass Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Expression Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Assigning a Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . .6 V-Switch/Pedal Calibration . . . . . . . .7
Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Effects and Parameters . . . . . . . . . . .8 Signal Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Mic Pre/Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Voice Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Noise Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Mod.Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Mod Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Preset List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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.
Introduction
The features and functions of the the Vocal 300 s knob based matrix editing system are extremely user friendly. To familiarize yourself with the Vocal 300, we recommend you go through this User’s Guide with your Vocal 300 in front of you.
Included Items
This User Guide, and the following items have been included with the Vocal 300:
1.PS0913B Power Supply
2. Warranty Card The utmost care was taken while your Vocal 300 was manufactured. If anything is
missing or not working,please contact the factory at once. To register your product for warranty benefits,please return the warranty card.
Top Panel
1.DOWN, UP,and BYPASS footswitches - Move through the Vocal 300’s presets and bypass effects.
2.LOW,MIDRANGE,HIGH,AND MASTER LEVEL knobs - Adjusts the effect’s parameters in Edit mode.
3.SELECT button - Accesses edit mode and selects the effects to edit.
4.MATRIX and LEDs - The matrix provides information regarding the current preset and parameter edit functions.
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5.INPUT CLIP LED - Lights if the incoming signal is distor ting.
6.DISPLAY - Provides information for the different functions.
7.INPUT GAIN knob - Adjusts the input signal level.
8.STORE Button - Stores or copies presets to User preset locations.
9.EXPRESSION PEDAL - Controls the Vocal 300’s parameters in real time.
Rear Panel
1.1/8CD INPUT - Connect the headphone output of your CD, tape, or MP3 player to this jack. This jack is used to sing-along with recorded music.
2.1/4 Unbalanced INPUT - Connect a CD player, mixer, or other line level device output to this jack.
Note: If this input is used,the XLR input is disabled.
3.XLR Balanced INPUT - Connect a microphone to this jack.
4.XLR Balanced Mono OUTPUT - Connect to a mixer XLR input.
5.1/4 TRS STEREO OUTPUT - Connect a 1/4 stereo “Y” cable to this output (becomes a 1/4 Mono output if 1/4 mono TS plug is used).
6.1/8HEADPHONE Output - Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this jack.
7.POWER jack - Connect only the DigiTech PS0913B power supply to this jack.
Connecting the Vocal 300
The Vocal 300 can be connected in several different ways. The following diagrams show a few possible options.
Mono Operation
1. Turn the INPUT GAIN knob completely counter-clockwise (7 oclock) position.
2.Set the mixer channel’s fader to 0dB.
3.Set the mixer’s master fader to its minimum position (no output signal).
4.Connect the microphone to the Vocal 300’s XLR INPUT.
5.Connect an XLR cable from the Vocal 300’s XLR OUTPUT to the XLR mic input on the selected mixer channel.
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