DigiTech RP100 User Manual

User’s

Guide

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

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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.

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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 r educe 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 ser vicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

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

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech
Manufacturer’ s Address: 8760 S.Sandy Parkway

Sandy,Utah 84070,USA

declares that the product:
Product name: RP100
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: August 11,2000
European Contact: Your local DigiTech / Johnson Sales and Service Office or

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 reser ves 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.

Table of Contents

Safety Information.............................................................I

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

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

Section One - Introduction

Getting Acquainted1

Included Items ...................................................................1

A Guided Tour...................................................................2

Front Panel......................................................................2

Rear Panel.......................................................................4

Getting Started.................................................................5

Making Connections........................................................5

Mono Operation............................................................6

Stereo Operation..........................................................7

Applying Power.................................................................8

Battery Power................................................................8

AC Power........................................................................9

About the RP100...........................................................10

Performance Mode.....................................................10

Bypass Mode.................................................................10

Tuner Mode...................................................................11

Section Two - Editing Functions

Editing/Creating a Preset..............................................12

The Matrix .......................................................................13

Storing/Copying..............................................................14

Section Three - Effects and Parameters

About the Effects...........................................................15

Effect Definitions ............................................................15

Pickup/Wah......................................................................16

Compressor.....................................................................16

Amp Modeling.................................................................17

EQ......................................................................................17

Cabinet/Gate...................................................................18

Effects................................................................................19

Chorus...........................................................................19

Flange..............................................................................20

Phaser.............................................................................20

Tremolo..........................................................................20

Panner.............................................................................21

Vibrato............................................................................21

Rotary............................................................................21

Auto Y ah™....................................................................22

Envelope........................................................................22

Pitch................................................................................22

Detune...........................................................................23

Whammy™...................................................................23

Delay.................................................................................24

Reverb...............................................................................24

Section Four - Other Functions

Expression Pedal.............................................................25

Rhythm T rainer................................................................25

Factory Reset..................................................................26

Section Five - Appendix Functions

Specifications...................................................................27

Preset List........................................................................28

Section-1 Introduction

Getting Acquainted

Congratulations on your wise choice in purchasing the RP100.Thanks to the continuous
advances in musical technology,you have the flexibility, power,and capability of producing sonic
creations never before thought possible. Although the RP100 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 RP100 in front of you.It is
your key to unlocking the potential within the RP100.

Included Items

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

• RP100

• User’s Guide

• Warranty Card

The utmost care was taken while your RP100 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 RP100.

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A Guided Tour of the RP100
The Front Panel

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1. Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select Presets, access the Tuner, or bypass
the RP100. 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 RP100.In performance mode, these knobs
control the Gain, Amp Type, 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 effect 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 9 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 number. In Edit mode, the Display will show the 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.

Rear Panel

1. Input - Connect your instrument to this jack.

2. 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.

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3. Control In - Connect an expression pedal or volume pedal to this jack for the purpose of

controlling Volume, Wah,or Whammy™in the RP100.

4. Headphones - Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this jack.

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

Getting Started
Making Connections

There are several different connection options available when using the RP100.The following dia­grams show the connections for some of these options.
Before connecting the RP100,make sure that the power to your amplifier is turned off,and that
the power to the RP100 is disconnected.There is no power switch on the RP100.To turn the
RP100 on or off,connect or disconnect your instrument to the Input Jack (for battery power)
or connect the optional PS0913B power supply from the Power Jack to an AC outlet (for AC
power).

Mono Operation

Connect your guitar to the Input of the RP100. Connect a single mono instrument cable from
the Stereo Output of the RP100 to the instrument input on your amplifier,or to the line input
of a power amp.

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