DigiTech RP14D User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

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.

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.

WARNING

FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CLEAN ONLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS, INSTALL IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT

REGISTERS, STOVES; OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.

ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME

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.

MULTIPLE VOLTAGE INPUT: 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.To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel or equivalent.

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.

LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING

CAUTION!

This product may contain a lithium battery. There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with an Eveready CR 2032 or equivalent. Make sure the battery is installed with the correct polarity.Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare.Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri av samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

VAROITUS!

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

VARNING!

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: Digitech Electronics Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product:

Product Name: RP14D Product Options: All (requires a Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of

EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.)

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

President of Digitech 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Tel: 801-566-8800 Fax: 801-566-7005

Effective May 31, 1999

European Contact: Your Local Digitech Sales and Service Office or

International Sales Office 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Tel. 801-568-7638 Fax 801-568-7642

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.

Digitech™, S-DISCII™, Whammy™, and Silencer II™ 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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Table of Contents

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

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

Warranty ..................................................................................................................III

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

Section One - Introduction

Congratulations......................................................................................................1

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

RP14D Features......................................................................................................1

Quick Start..............................................................................................................2

A Guided Tour of the RP14D ................................................................3

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

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

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

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

Mono Operation ....................................................................................5

Stereo Operation....................................................................................5

Direct to a Mixing Console ....................................................................6

S/PDIF Digital Output ............................................................................6

Applying Power ......................................................................................6

About the RP14D ....................................................................................6

Program Mode ......................................................................................6

The Programs ........................................................................................6

The Footswitches....................................................................................7

The Expression Pedal ............................................................................7

The Bypass Mode ..................................................................................7

Section Two - Editing Functions

Creating Programs..................................................................................8

Editing a Program ..................................................................................8

The Matrix................................................................................................8

Storing/Copying a Program ..................................................................9

Tuner Mode..............................................................................................9

Learn-A-Lick Mode ................................................................................9

Section Three - Effects and Parameters

Compressor............................................................................................10

Wah Wah................................................................................................10

Expression Pedal....................................................................................11

Amp Modeling........................................................................................12

Noise Gate..............................................................................................13

Mod/Pitch ..............................................................................................13

Chorus ..................................................................................................14

Flanger ..................................................................................................14

Phaser....................................................................................................14

Vibrato ..................................................................................................15

Tremolo ................................................................................................15

Panner ..................................................................................................16

Detuner..................................................................................................16

Pitch Shifting..........................................................................................16

Pitch Bend (Whammy) ..........................................................................16

Harmony................................................................................................17

Ya Ya......................................................................................................18

Auto Ya ..................................................................................................19

Delay......................................................................................................19

Reverb....................................................................................................20

Digital Output ........................................................................................20

Speaker Simulator..................................................................................21

Volume ..................................................................................................21

Section Four - Tutorial

Guided Example......................................................................................22

Choose a Program..................................................................................22

Turn the Compressor Off........................................................................22

Enter the Edit Mode ..............................................................................22

Select the Green Channel Amp Model ....................................................22

Select the Red Channel Amp Model........................................................22

Adjust the Gain, EQ, and Level................................................................23

Adjust the Noise Gate..............................................................................23

Select Phaser..........................................................................................24

Turn Delay Off........................................................................................24

Adjust the Reverb ..................................................................................24

Set Master Volume..................................................................................25

Assign the Expression Pedal ..................................................................25

Store the Program..................................................................................25

Section Five - Appendix

Reinitializing the RP14D ......................................................................26

Factory Program List..............................................................................27

Specifications ..........................................................................................28

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Section-1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Digitech RP14D!

The DigiTech RP14D is the perfect sound shaping tool for the serious guitarist. The RP14D’s Amp Modeling utilizes the warmth and dynamic response that only a real 12AX7 tube can provide and is complimented by a library of the best effects available. The simple user interface lets you quickly create Programs and assign functions to the built in expression pedal.

Included Items

Your RP14D was carefully assembled and packaged at the factory. Before you proceed any further, make sure the following items are included:

• (1) User’s Guide

• (1) RP14D Preamp Processor

• (1) DigiTech Warranty Card

• (1) PS0920 Power Supply

Please take a moment to fill out the warranty registration card, and be sure to save all packing materials. The warranty is your safeguard in the unlikely event that the unit requires servicing, and the packing materials should be used to return the unit.

Once again, thank you for your purchase, and enjoy your RP14D.

Product Features:

• Integrated Amp Modeling Utilizing a 12AX7 Tube Preamp

• 50 User/50 Factory Dual Channel Presets

• Full Band Width Effects (20 Hz-20 kHz)

• Learn-A-Lick

• Jam-A-Long

• Analog Wah

• 24 Bit A/D/A Converters

• S-DISC II Processing

• Speaker Cabinet Simulator

• Built-in Expression Pedal for Real Time Control of Parameters

• S/PDIF Digital Output

• Chromatic Tuner

• Volume Pedal Update

Quick Start

The RP14D comes with 50 pre-Programmed factory Programs, and 50 user Programs. From the factory, the user Programs are exact duplicates of the factory Programs. This allows you to experiment without running the risk of losing any of the original sounds contained in the RP14D.

For those of you who prefer to burn now and read later, we’ve included this Quick Start section to get you up and running.

Making Connections:

Connect your instrument to the input jack on the rear panel. Connect from the Left Output (for mono operation), or the Left and Right Outputs (for stereo operation) to the input(s)of your amplifier(s) or power amp.

Apply Power:

Turn the Output knob on the front panel of the RP14D all the way down (fully counter clockwise). Connect the plug of the PS0920 power supply to the power jack on the RP14D. Connect the other end of the PS0920 power supply to an AC outlet. Turn the power of your amplifier(s) to the on position and adjust the volume(s). Gradually increase the RP14D Output knob to achieve the desired volume.

Select Program:

Use the 1-5 Footswitches or the Value Up and Down buttons to select different Programs. Once you have found Programs that suit your taste, you can alter the sounds to your specific needs. By pressing the Edit button and then using the Parameter Left and Right buttons, you can access any of the effects contained within the selected Program. The Parameter Up and Down buttons will select the specified parameters related to each effect. Use the LED Matrix to choose the parameter you wish to edit. Follow the rows and columns across and down to the point where the vertical and horizontal LEDs intersect. That will show you the parameter you are about to edit. Once a parameter has been selected, you may increase or decrease the parameter value with the Value Up and Down buttons to your liking. Remember that you are not at risk of losing any sounds so, don’t be afraid to experiment.

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1. Start with Output Turned down

4. Gradually Turn Output Up While Playing

2. Connect Power Supply from RP14D to AC Outlet

5. Use Footswitches or

Value Buttons to Select Programs

3. Turn the Power to the Amplifier On

A Guided Tour of the RP14D

The Front Panel

1. Footswitches - The footswitches are used to select Programs, change Banks, access the Tuner, turn individual effects on and off,

change Amp Channels, select functions in Learn-A-Lick mode, or bypass the RP14D.

2 Matrix - The matrix provides all information regarding the current Program, parameter edit functions, and tuning status. While in

program mode, the horizontal LEDs of the Matrix will provide a visual indication of which effects are in use for the current program. While in Edit mode, the horizontal LEDs will indicate which effect is being edited, and the vertical LEDs will indicate the effects parameter that has been selected. Following the horizontal and vertical LEDs across the matrix to the point where they intersect will indicate which parameter is selected. The Parameter buttons will select different effects or parameters which will be represented by the corresponding LEDs lighting. In Tuner mode, the horizontal LEDs indicate whether you are sharp, flat, or in tune. In Learn-A-Lick mode, the horizontal LEDs provide a timing reference for record and playback.

3. Numeric Display - The Numeric Display performs several different functions depending on the mode that has been selected. In

Program mode, the Numeric Display will show the currently selected Bank and Program number and momentarily flash the active Amp Model when the Amp Channel is switched. In Edit mode, the Numeric Display will show the value of the currently selected parameter. In Tuner mode, the Numeric Display will show the note played.

4. Store Button- The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user Programs.

5. Value Up/Down Buttons - The Value Up and Down buttons serve a dual purpose. In Program mode, they will advance and decrement

through all factory and user Programs. In Edit mode, they will increase or decrease the value of the currently selected parameter.

6. Edit Button - This button will take you in and out of the Edit mode.

7. Parameter Select Buttons - The Parameter buttons are used to select the effects, and parameters to edit. The Left and Right

Parameter buttons are used to select the Effect which will be represented by the horizontal LED. The Up and Down Parameter buttons are used to select the Parameter of the selected Effect. Simply follow the horizontal and vertical LEDs across the Matrix to the point where they intersect. This will be the parameter you are about to edit.

8. Output Level - This knob controls the level of signal coming out of the RP14D.

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9. Presence - This knob adjusts a global high end boost to the all Programs.

10. Expression Pedal - The Expression Pedal is used for real time control of parameters during performance. This pedal may control

Volume in one Program, Wah in another Program, or control the Delay Level in yet another Program. Individual boundaries may be set up for the minimum and maximum parameter values that will be accessed by the Expression Pedal. See page 11 for more on making expression pedal assignments.

Rear Panel

1. Jam-A-Long Jack - This is where you connect a tape or CD player in order to jam along with the music, or for the purpose of

recording a lick into the Learn-A-Lick phrase recorder. See page 9 for more on using the Jam-A-long and Learn-ALick function.

2. Input Jack - This is where signal enters the RP14D. Connect your instrument to this jack.

3. Headphone Output - Connect stereo headphones to this jack. Do not connect a mono jack here as doing so may damage the output

driver.

4. Left/Mono Output - If the RP14D is to be used in a mono application, connect from this jack to the input of your amplifier. If the

RP14D is used in a stereo application, connect this output to the left input of a stereo power amp.

5. Right Output - Use this jack in conjunction with the Left/Mono Output for stereo applications. Connect from this output to the input of

a second amplifier, or the right input of a stereo power amp.

6. Power Input - This connector is used to power the RP14D. Use only the DigiTech PS0920 power supply provided.

7. S/PDIF Output - This is the digital output from the RP14D. The signal at this output is in a digital format, and is to be connected to a

digital S/PDIF input such as those found on digital recording devices.

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Getting Started

Making Connections

Before connecting the RP14D, make sure that the power to your amplifier is turned off, and that the power to the RP14D is disconnected. There is no power switch on the RP14D. To turn the RP14D on, simply plug the power supply in to an AC outlet. To turn the RP14D off, unplug the power supply from the AC outlet.

There are several different amplification options available when using the RP14D. You may run mono into an amp or power amp, stereo into two amps or a stereo power amp, direct into a mixing console, or a combination of amp(s) and mixing console. The following diagrams show the connections for some of these options.

Mono Operation

Connect your guitar to the input of the RP14D. Connect the Left/Mono output of the RP14D to the instrument input on your amplifier, or to the line input of a power amp.

Stereo Operation

For stereo operation connect the guitar to the input of the RP14D. Connect from the RP14D’s Left/Mono output to the input of one amplifier or channel of a power amp. Connect from the Right output of the RP14D to a second amplifier, or to a second channel of a power amp.

NOTE: The RP14D is a preamp. Running The RP14D signal into the input of a combo guitar amplifier will preamplify the signal again adding noise and possibly feedback. When using a guitar amp, it is best to connect the guitar to the input of the RP14D and the output of the RP14D to the effect return of the amplifier.

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Guitar Amp Input

Left/Mono Output

Input

Left Speaker

Left/Mono Output

Left Input

Input

Right Output

Right Input

Stereo Power Amp

Right Speaker

Direct to a Mixing Console

The RP14D can be connected directly to the inputs of a house PA system, or to a recording console. Connect the guitar to the input of the RP14D, and from the outputs of the RP14D to the channel inputs of the mixing console. Be sure to engage the RP14D’s Speaker Simulator in this application. See page 21 for more on selecting the Speaker Simulator.

S/PDIF Digital Output

The RP14D includes a digital S/PDIF output enabling you to eliminate multiple analog to digital, and digital to analog conversions when recording digitally. Simply connect from the S/PDIF output of the RP14D to the S/PDIF input on your digital mixer or recorder. You must have S/PDIF inputs on the receiving device in order to use this output. You may use the analog and digital outputs of the RP14D simultaneously.

ATTENTION: Do not connect the S/PDIF output to analog auxiliary, CD, phono, or tape inputs on consumer electronic

devices. It is not compatible with these inputs.

Applying Power

Once the audio connections have been made, turn the Output Level all the way down (counterclockwise). Connect the 4 pin connector of the power adapter to the power jack on the back of the RP14D and the other end to an AC outlet. Turn the power to your amplifier(s) on. Set the amp(s) to a clean tone setting and set the tone controls to a flat EQ response (on most amps, this would be 0 or 5 on the tone controls). Turn the Output Level of the RP14D up to achieve the desired volume level.

About the RP14D

Program Mode

When you first apply power to the RP14D, it will power up in Program mode. Program mode is the mode used while you are performing. While in Program mode, the Numeric Display will show the currently selected Program and the horizontal LEDs on the Matrix will indicate the Effects which are active in the Program. Using the bottom row of footswitches selects different Programs, the top row will turn effects on and off within the Program, and the expression pedal will control the parameter assigned to it. The Bank Up switch will advance Banks or access the Tuner if held down, and the Bank Down switch will decrement Banks or access the Learn-A-Lick mode if held down.

The Programs

Programs are numbered locations of sounds that have been programmed into the RP14D. Programs can be recalled with the footswitches or the Value Up and Down buttons. The RP14D comes with 50 factory and 50 user Programs available. The factory Programs will not allow you to store any changes to them. The user Programs are locations where your creations may be stored. You will notice that the 50 user Programs are exact duplicates of the 50 factory Programs. This allows you to make your own Programs without worrying about losing any of the sounds that the RP14D came with.

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Input

Left (Mono) Output

Right Output

Aux 1

Aux 2

-10+1

-2

-3

-4

-5

Pan

Mute

L / R

+10

-5

-10

-20

-30

-∞

1234

Aux 1

Aux 2

-10+1

-2

-3

-4

-5

Pan

Mute

L / R

+10

-5

-10

-20

-30

-∞

Aux 1

Aux 2

-10+1 +2

-5

Pan

L / R

Aux 1

Aux 2

-10+1

-2

-3

-4

-5

Pan

Mute

L / R

+10

-5

-10

-20

-30

-∞

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