RP300A
User’s
Guide
The symbols shown above are internationally accepted
symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical
products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilat-
eral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages pre-
sent within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilat-
eral 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 appli-
ance 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 avail-
able power source at installation. If the attachment plug
needs to be changed, refer servicing to qualified ser vice
personnel who should refer to the table below. The
green/yellow wire shall be connected directly to the
units chassis.
WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault con-
ditions in the unit or in the system to which it is con-
nected 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.
LIVE
E
NEUTRAL
EARTH GND
CONDUCTOR
L
N
BROWN
BLUE
GREEN/YEL
BLACK
Normal Alt
WIRE COLOR
WHITE
GREEN
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 manufactur-
er’s instructions.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare.Ved utskifting
benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfab-
rikanten. Brukt batteri returneres appa-
ratleverandøren.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig
håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri
av samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte bat-
teri tilbage til leverandøren.
VAROITUS!
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asen-
nettu.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.
ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMP
ATIBILITY
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 inter-
ference received,including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.
Operation of this unit within significant
electromagnetic fields should be avoided.
• use only shielded interconnecting
cables.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s
Name: DigiTech
Manufacturer’s
Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070
USA
declares that the product:
Product name: RP300 A
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: IEC 60065 (1998)
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 the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC as amended by Directive
93/68/EEC.
Vice-President of Engineering
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
Date: February 21, 2003
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
Fax: (801) 568-7583
WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HEED ALL WARNINGS
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER
CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.
DO NO
T BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS.
INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTUR-
ER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NO
T INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS
RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPA-
RATUS (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.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground-
ing-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other
. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your
outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par-
ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified
by the manufacture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combi-
nation to avoid injury from tip-over.
Refer all servicing to to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects ha
ve fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: For products provided with a
power switch, the power switch DOES NOT break the con-
nection from the mains.
MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily opera-
ble. For rack-mount or installation where plug is not accessi-
ble, an all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at
least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the elec-
trical installation of the rack or building.
FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE
FUSE RECEPTACLE: Replace fuse with same type and rating
only.
MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment may require the
use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both,depend-
ing on the available power source at installation.Connect this
equipment only to the power source indicated on the equip-
ment rear panel.To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
refer servicing to qualified service personnel or equivalent.
This Equipment is intended for rack mount use only.
U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING
A molded 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 with-
out 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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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.
Ta b le of Contents
Safety Information .............................................................I
Declaration of Conformity ............................................II
Warranty ...........................................................................III
Table of Contents............................................................III
Section One - Introduction
Getting Acquainted ..........................................................1
Included Items...................................................................1
A Guided Tour...................................................................2
Front Panel......................................................................2
Rear Panel .......................................................................3
Getting Started .................................................................4
Making Connections ........................................................4
Mono Operation............................................................4
Stereo Operation ..........................................................4
Applying Power.................................................................5
About the RP300..............................................................6
The Presets......................................................................6
Performance Mode........................................................6
Bypass Mode...................................................................6
Tuner Mode.....................................................................6
Learn-A-Lick ...................................................................7
Jam-A-Long......................................................................7
Drum Machine................................................................7
Section Two - Editing Functions
Editing/Creating Presets..................................................8
The Matrix .........................................................................8
Storing/Copying.................................................................9
Section Three - Effects and Parameters
About the Effects ...........................................................10
Effect Definitions............................................................10
Pickup/Wah...................................................................10
Compressor..................................................................11
Amp Modeling ..............................................................11
EQ...................................................................................12
Cabinet/Gate ................................................................12
Effects.............................................................................13
Chorus. .......................................................................13
Flanger.........................................................................13
Triggered Flange.........................................................13
Phaser..........................................................................14
Triggered Phaser........................................................14
Tr emolo.......................................................................14
Panner..........................................................................14
Vibrato .........................................................................15
Rotary..........................................................................15
Ya Ya™ .........................................................................15
Auto Ya™....................................................................15
SynthTalk™ ................................................................16
Envelope......................................................................16
Detune ........................................................................16
Pitch Shift....................................................................16
Whammy™ ................................................................16
Delay...............................................................................17
Reverb............................................................................17
Section Four - Other Functions
Expression Pedal.............................................................18
V- Switch............................................................................19
LFO....................................................................................19
Factory Reset ..................................................................20
Expression Pedal Calibration.......................................20
V-Switch Sensitivity ........................................................21
Section Five - Appendix
Preset List ........................................................................22
Specifications ...................................................................23
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Section-1 Introduction
Getting Acquainted
Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the RP300A Modeling Guitar Processor.
DigiTech commissioned today’s top players to contribute their own presets to the RP300A,
giving you the latest sounds available from our award winning amp modeling and effects
processing. We recommend that you take a few minutes to become better acquainted with
what the RP300A has to offer by going through this User’s Guide with your RP300A in front of
you. It is your key to unlocking the full potential within the RP300A.
Included Items
Before you get started, please make sure that the following items have been included:
• RP300A
• PS0913B Power Supply
• Warranty Card
The utmost care was taken while your RP300A 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 RP300A.
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A Guided Tour of the RP300A
The Front Panel
1. Up/Down Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select Presets, access the
Tuner, or bypass the RP300A. The Footswitch on the left will decrease, and the
middle Footswitch will increase the Preset number. Pressing both Footswitches
together will bypass the currently selected Preset. Pressing and holding both
Footswitches will access the Tuner.
2. Amp A/B Footswitch - This Footswitch is used to switch between two amp channels for
the selected preset. This switch is also used in conjunction with the Up
Footswitch, to access the Learn-A-Lick mode.
3. Knobs - These knobs perform various functions depending on which mode is currently
active in the RP300A. In performance mode, the knobs control the Amp Gain, Bass
EQ, Mid EQ,Treble EQ, and Master Level. In Edit mode, these knobs adjust the
Parameter values listed directly above each knob for the selected effect. When the
Drum Machine is on, these knobs control the Pattern,Tempo, and Level. In Tuner
mode, these knobs are used to select the desired tuning reference.
4. Select Button - This button is used to enter the Edit mode, and to select individual effects
to be edited. Successive presses of this button will advance through all
available Effects. It is also used to change playback speed in Learn-A-Lick
mode.
5. Drums - The Drums button is used to turn on and off the built-in drum machine. When
the drum machine is active, the Drums LED lights and the selected drum pattern
plays continuously.
6. Matrix - The matrix provides information regarding the current Preset, and Parameter edit
functions. In performance mode, the 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.
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7. Display - The Display provides information for different functions depending on the mode
that is active. In Performance mode, the Display will show the currently selected
Preset name and numeric location. In Edit mode, the Display will show the name
and value of the selected parameter. In Tuner mode, the Display will show the
note being played and whether the note is sharp, flat, or in tune.
8. Store - The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user Presets.
9. Expression Pedal - The Expression Pedal adjusts the RP300A’s assigned Effect Parameter in
real time. Almost every Parameter is available for Expression Pedal
control.
Rear Panel
1. Input - Connect your instrument to this jack.
2. Jam-A-Long/Learn-A-Lick Jack - Connect this jack to the headphone output of a tape or
CD player in order to jam along with the music, or to record a musical
passage into the Learn-A-Lick phrase recorder. Use an 1/8” stereo plug for
this connection. See page 7 for more on using the Jam-A-Long and Learn-A-
Lick functions.
3. Left Output - Connect from this jack to the input of a single amplifier for mono
applications. For stereo applications, connect this output to the input of the
left amp, left channel of a power amp, or left channel of a mixing console.
4. Right Output - Connect from this jack to the input of the right amp, right channel of a
power amp, or right channel of a mixing console.
5. Headphones - Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8” jack.
6. Power Input - Connect only the DigiTech PS0913B power supply to this jack.
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Getting Started
Making Connections
There are several different connection options available with the RP300A. Before connecting
the RP300A, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RP300A is turned off. There
is no power switch on the RP300A. To turn the RP300A on or off, simply connect or
disconnect the included PS0913B power supply from the Power Jack to an AC outlet.
Mono Operation
Connect your guitar to the Input of the RP300A. Connect a single mono instrument cable
from the Left Output of the RP300A to the instrument input or effect return on your
amplifier, to a channel input of a mixer, or to the line input of a power amp. If connecting to a
mixing console, be sure to selecton one of the RP300A’s Speaker Cabinet models. See page 12
for more on using the Speaker Cabinet modeling.
Stereo Operation
For stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the RP300A. Connect the Left
Output to the input of one amplifier, channel of a mixer, or power amp. Connect the Right
Output to a second amplifier, second channel of a mixer, or power amp. If connecting to a
mixing console, set the pan controls of the mixer hard left and right in order to retain stereo
separation and be sure to selecton one of the RP300A’s Speaker Cabinet models. See page 12
for more on using the Speaker Cabinet modeling..
NOTE: When using a guitar amp, it may be best to connect the guitar to the Input of the
RP300A and the Output of the RP300A to the effect return of the amplifier.
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Applying Power
Before applying power to anything, set your amp(s) to a clean tone and set the tone controls
to a flat EQ response (on most amps, this would be 0 or 5 on the tone controls). Then follow
the steps listed below.
1. Turn the amp volume all the way down.
2. Connect the plug of the PS0913B power supply to the Power Jack on the rear panel of the
RP300A.
3. Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an AC outlet and turn the Master
Level knob until the display reads mlevel o.
4. Turn the power of your amplifier(s) to the on position and adjust the volume(s)to a normal
playing level.
5. Gradually increase the RP300A’s Master Level to achieve the desired volume.
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