DigiTech RP50 User Manual

MODELING

GUITAR

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User’s Guide

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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 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.

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: RP50
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 73/23/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: September 30, 2002

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

Thanks to the continuous advances in musical technology, the RP50 offers you the flexibility,
power, and capability of producing sonic creations never before thought possible. We
recommend that you become better acquainted with us, and what we have to offer by going
through this User’s Guide with your RP50 in front of you. It is your key to unlocking the
potential within the RP50.

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

• RP50

• Warranty Card

The utmost care was taken while your RP50 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 RP50.

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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 RP50. 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.

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2.Value Buttons - The Value Buttons perform various functions depending on which mode is

selected. In Play mode, these buttons control RP50’s Master Level. In Edit
mode, these buttons adjust the selected effect. These buttons 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. Effect/Edit Buttons - Pressing either Edit 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 RP50’s drum machine. When the

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

5. Effect LEDs - The Effect LEDs provide information regarding 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.

6. Display - The Display provides information for different functions depending on the selected

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
enabled, the display shows the note played.

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

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Rear Panel

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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. This jack also can be used as a headphone jack.

Note: When using the RP50 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 RP50’s presets. (See Page 20 for
more on Global Cabinet Modeling.)

3. Control In - Connect a passive volume pedal to this jack to control Volume, Wah, and

Whammy™in the RP50.

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

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Making Connections

There are several different connection options available when using the RP50. The following
diagrams show the connections for some of these options.

Before connecting the RP50, make sure that the power to your amplifier is turned off, and the
power to the RP50 is disconnected.There is not a power switch on the RP50. To turn the RP50
off, disconnect your instrument from the Input Jack (for battery power) or disconnect the
optional PS200R power supply from the Power Jack or from the AC outlet.

Mono Operation

Connect your guitar to the Input of the RP50. Connect a single mono instrument cable
from the Stereo Output of the RP50 to the instrument input on your amplifier.

Guitar Amp Input / Effect Return

InputOutput

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