DigiTech VOCALISTPERF User Manual
Version 1.1
WARNING
FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE
FOLLOWING:
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.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire replace only with same type fuse.
ATTENTION: Utiliser un fusible de recharge de même type.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire replace LAMPwith manufacturers recommended part ( Refer to service literature)
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 INSERTA DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS
PLUG INTO A13 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.
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.
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.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver that may cause
undesired operation.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Notice For Customers If Your Unit Is Equipped With A Power Cord.
WARNING:THISAPPLIANCEMUSTBEEARTHED.
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. Connect this
equipment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel. 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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: IVL Technologies Ltd.
per DigiTech specifications
Manufacturer’s Address: 6710 Bertram Place
Victoria, B.C.
Canada V8M 1Z6
declares that the products:
DigiTech Vocalist Performer
conform to the following product specifications:
EMC: EN 55022 (1987):
CISPR 22 (1993) Class B
EN 50082-1 (1992)
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC (1989) as amended by the CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC (1993).
IVL Technologies Ltd.
6710 Bertram Place
Victoria, B.C.
Canada V8M 1Z6
February 19, 1997
Peter George, Vice President of Engineering
European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or
International Sales Office
3 Overlook Drive Unit #4
Amherst, New Hampshire 03031, USA Tel (603) 672-4244 Fax (603) 672 4246
Digitech Vocalist Performer User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ..........................................................................1
Jump Start........................................................................1
Front panel description........................................................2
Back panel description.........................................................5
Connections..........................................................................6
Operation..............................................................................7
Setting the input level..............................................7
Setting the harmony level........................................7
The reverb effect ......................................................7
The Harmony options..............................................7
Choosing key and scale ...........................................8
Part A and B.............................................................9
Stereo voice panning..............................................10
Storing your programs...........................................10
The optional footswitch and micstand mount .......10
Specifications.....................................................................11
DigiTech Vocalist Performer User’s Manual v1.1, April 7, 1997
Warranty
The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate the
warranty.
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.
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.
Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.
DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design, and make additions or improvements to this
product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.
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.
IMPORTANT! The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without
notification. Some information 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 manual supersedes all previous versions.
Introduction
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the Digitech Vocalist Performer. This vocal harmony product is a breakthrough in ease-of-use, sound quality and affordability. Whether you sing
for your own entertainment or for the entertainment of others, Performer can be your “singing partner” who can effortlessy hit the high notes and provide full-sounding backup hour after hour.
Performer offers the latest vocal harmony technology that has made DigiTech the world leader in
natural-sounding vocal harmony processing. In addition, Performer features a high quality reverberation effect to further enhance your vocals.
Performer’s features include:
• Two assignable voices for harmony, automatic doubling and special effects
• Built-in stereo reverb with three preset types
• Stereo harmony and reverb output
• 50 user programs
• Part Aand Part B switching
• Easy user interface
• Sound source for cue-in note and guitar tuning reference
• Optional microphone stand mounting bracket
• Optional DigiTech FS300 footswitch
Jump Start
1) Connect Performer as shown on page 6. The Signal LED will glow red during the ~5 second power-up delay.
2) Press the Mute button so it lights and adjust the Harmony and Reverb knobs
to 12 O’Clock.
3) Sing into your mic and adjust the Input knob so that the Signal LED shows
red only on the loudest notes you will sing.
4) Sing a song you know. For a starting pitch, press the cue button.
The cue button volume is controlled by the Reverb Level knob.
5) You can change the harmony sound by using the buttons from the Harmony
group.
6) Select a different Key or Scale from the respective button groups.
Enjoy! Don’t forget to read this whole manual to make the most of Performer.
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