PYLE Audio PPVERB16 Owner's Manual

DIGITAL EFFECTS MODULE

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Introduction .

Thank you for purchasing the DEP (Abbrev For: Digital Effects Processor). To take full advantage 's functions, and to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this user's

of the DEP

manual carefully. .

How To Use This Manual .

This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various modes of the DEP. Though we recommend you take time to read through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about effects devices should use the table of contents to reference specific functions.

Chapter 1: Your First Session with the .DEP A basic introduction on operating the DEP, auditioning the factory programs, and adjusting levels.

Chapter 2: Connections. This chapter explains how to connect the DEP to an instrument, mixing console or an amplifier.

Chapter 3: Overview of Programs. A summary of the 16 programs in the DEP, including the function of the Adjust knob.

Chapter 4: Description of Controls. An explanation of all connectors and knobs on the DEP. Use this chapter as a quick reference guide when searching for specific information.

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting. This chapter contains troubleshooting tips and service information should problems occur.

Conventions .

The knobs and rear panel connectors are referred to this manual just as their names appear on the DEP, using all capital letters and in brackets ( Example:[INPUT] Knob, [VARIATIONS] Knob, etc.)

When something important appears in the manual, an icon (like the one on the left) will appear in the left margin. This symbol indicates that this information is vital when operating the DEP.

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical

Frequency Response: Signal to Noise Ratio: Distortion: Crosstalk:

Input

Number of Channels: Format: Sensitivity Maximum Level: Impedance:

A/D - D/A Conversions

A/D converter: D/A converter:

Output

Number of Channels: Format: Maximum Level: Output Impedance:

Front Panel

Controls Indicators

Rear Panel

Input (LEFT/MONO, RIGHT) Output (LEFT, RIGHT)

BYPASS

Power

Processing and Memory

Processor Speed: Internal processing resolution: Factory Preset Programs (ROM): Factory Variations for each Preset Program (ROM): Delay memory: Reverb effects: Delay effects:

Pitch effects:

Dimensions Weight

2dB from 20Hz to 20 kHz >82dB linear, 20 Hz-22 kHz <0.01% @ 1kHz (-10dBV) <90dB below full scale

" unbalanced

1/4

-10 dBV +10 dBV 1MOhm/channel stereo, 500KOhm/channel mono

18 bit Sigma-Delta 18 bit Sigma-Delta

" unbalanced

1/4 +11 dBu <500 ohms

INPUT, MIX, OUTPUT, PROGRAM, VARIATIONS Power LED, Signal clip LED

1/4" 2-conductor

" 2-conductor

1/4

" 1-conductor (accepts normally open/closed)

1/4 (Momentary footswitches) AC 9 Volt Power Transformer Adaptor.

12.5 MIPs (million instructions per second) 52 bit accumulator 16 16

3000 milliseconds Concert Hall, Real Room, Plate Reverb, Mono Delay, Delay/Room Stereo Tremolo, Stereo Chorus, Stereo Flange, Flange/Room, Chorus/Room, Rotary 131(W) 116(D) 44(H)mm (5.16" 4.57" 1.7" )

0.90Kg (2.98lb)

CONTENTS

Your First Session with the DEP 1

Unpacking and Inspection 1

Powering Up 2 Setting Levels 2 What's on the Front Panel? Auditioning Programs 3

Adjusting Effects Mix Levels 3 Editing Programs Bypassing Effects Placement and Installation

Rack Mounting

Connections

AC Power Hookup

Line Conditioners and Protectors Audio Connections

Typical Applications

Input Jack Wiring

Connecting Directly to an Instrument

Interfacing to a Mixing Console

Using Aux Sends and Returns Using Inserts Using Main Outputs

Avoiding Ground Loops 11

Overview of Programs 12

Reverb Effects 12

Concert Hall 12 Real Room 12 Plate Reverb 12

Reverb Parameter Adjust 12

Decay 12

Pitch Based Effects 13

Flange 13 Chorus 13 Flange/Room 14 Chorus/Room 14 Rotary 14

Pitch Based Parameter Adjust 14

1Basic Connections

3 3 3 3

4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 9

CONTENTS

Delay Effects 14 Delay Parameter Adjust 14

Time 14 Tremolo 14 Tremolo Parameter Adjust 14

Description of Controls 15

Front Panel 15

Input Level 15

Mix Level 15

Output Level 15

Signal Level LED 15

Program Select Knob 15

Variations Knob 15

Rear Panel 15

Power 15

Bypass 16

Input (Left/Mono & Right) 16

Output (Left & Right) 16

Troubleshooting 17

Trouble-Shooting Index

Specifications

CHAPTER 5

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Index

If you experience problems while operating the DEP, please use the following table to locate possible causes and solutions before contacting SHOW Product Support for assistance.

Symptom

The Power LED does not light when the unit is powered on.

Sound is distorted, Red "Input" LED is lit

Sound is excessively noisy, Green "Input" LED barely is lit.

No audio is heard.

Cause

No power.

Input level is too high.

Input level is too low

Output level is too low and Aux Return on mixer is up full.

Bypass function is on with Mix turned 100% wet.

Output level is too low.

Check that the power cable is plugged in properly.

Turn down the Input Level control.

Turn up the Input Level control.

Turn Output up and reduce Aux Return level on mixer.

Turn the Mix control to the leftorpresstheBypass Footswitch.

Turn the Output control to the right.

Solution

Hum or noise from output.

Unit does not respond to front panel controls.

Ground loop, unshielded cables.

Unknown software conflict, cosmic rays, or static electricity.

Try plugging the unit into another power jack or different audio cables.

Power down and power up again.

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