Digitech BP80 User Manual

MODELING
BASS
PROCESSOR

Owner’s
Manual

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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 instruction 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 acessible fuse receptacles:

Replace fuse with same type and rating only.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech
Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 South Sandy Parkway

declares that the product:
Product name: BP80

Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: EN 60065 (1998)
EMC: EN 55013 (1990)

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.

European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or

Sandy,Utah 84070 USA

EN60065,EN60742, or equivalent.)

EN 55020 (1991)

Vice-President of Engineering
8760 S.Sandy Parkway
Sandy,Utah 84070,USA
Date:Februar y 13, 2004

Harman Music Group
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy,Utah 84070 USA
Ph:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

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

Getting Acquainted

Congratulations on your purchase of the BP80. The BP80 is a revolutionary amp modeling multi­effects processor for the performing bassist. Powered by DigiTech®’s Audio DNA™ DSP
processor,the BP80 features 16 amp and stompbox models and a host of other effects designed
to help you create and define your own signature sound. Although,the BP80 is so user friendly
you may not even need to read this manual,we recommend you become better acquainted with
us and what we have to offer by going through this Owner’s Manual with your BP80 in front of
you. It is your key to unlocking the potential within the BP80.

Included Items

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

• BP80

• PS200R Power Supply

• This Owner’s Manual

• Warranty Card

The utmost care was taken while your BP80 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 or
registering online at http://www.digitech.com. It is your safeguard should a problem arise with
your BP80.

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The Front Panel

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1. Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select presets,access the Tuner, or bypass

the BP80. The Up Footswitch increments,and the Down Footswitch
decrements through the presets. Pressing both Footswitches simultaneously
bypasses the selected preset. Pressing and holding both Footswitches
accesses the Tuner.

2.Value/Volume Buttons - The Value Buttons perform various value adjustment functions for
the BP80. These buttons are used to control the BP80’s Master
Level,adjust a selected effect, and also change the Pattern, Tempo,
and Level of the Drum machine when it is turned on. When the
Tuner is enabled, these buttons select the tuning reference.

3. Edit/Effect Buttons - Pressing either of the Edit/Effect buttons enters Edit mode and selects

the individual effects to be edited.Press the left and right Edit buttons
to move through the effects. Each effect LED will light to indicate
which effect you are editing

4. Drums - The Drums button is used to turn on and off the BP80’s drum machine. When the

Drums are active,the Drums LED lights and the selected drum pattern plays
continuously.

5. Effect LEDs - The Effect LEDs show which effects are active in the current preset. In Edit

mode, the LEDs indicate the effect 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 selected

7. Store - The Store button saves your custom changes to the user presets.

mode. In Play mode, the display shows the selected preset number. In Edit mode,
the display shows the value of the parameter being adjusted. When the Tuner is
selected,the display shows the note being played.

8. Expression Pedal - The Expression Pedal controls the BP80’s Volume or the assigned Effect

Parameter in real time. See page 21 for a list of available parameters.

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Rear Panel

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1. Input - Connect your instrument to this jack.

2. 1/4” Outputs - Connect these outputs to your amplifier or direct to a mixing console that

accepts 1/4” unbalanced connections. Use the Left Output for all mono
applications.

Note: When using the BP80 direct into a mixer or recording device, or when using

it with headphones, you can enable the Global Cabinet Modeling feature to
emulate speaker simulation on each of the BP80’s presets. (See Page 23 for
more on Global Cabinet Modeling.)

3. Headphone Output - Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8” jack.

4. Power Input - Connect only the DigiTech PS200R power supply to this jack.

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Making Connections

There are several different connection options available when using the BP80. The following
diagrams show the connections for some of these options.

Before connecting the BP80,make sure that the power to your amplifier is turned off,and the
power to the BP80 is disconnected. There is not a power switch on the BP80. To turn the BP80
off,disconnect your instrument from the Input Jack (for battery power) or disconnect the
PS200R power supply from the Power Jack or the AC outlet.

Mono Operation

Connect your bass to the Input of the BP80.Connect a single mono instrument cable from
the Left Output of the BP80 to the instrument input on your amplifier.

Bass Amp Input / Effect Return

InputLeft Output

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