Rocktron B200 User Manual

MANUAL

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Your UTOPIA B200 has been designed to comply with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union:

Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 76/769/EC, 1994/62/EC, 2000/

53/EC, 2002/95/EC

Standard(s): EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60065

This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used. Improper use of this equipment could result in increased RF emissions, which may or may not interfere with other electronic products.

To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all audio input and output connections. This will help insure compliance with the Directive(s).

CONTENTS

1. Introduction 4

2. Quick Reference 6

3. UTOPIA B200 Top and Back Panels 8

4. Connections 12

5. Operating Format 20

6. UTOPIA B200 Functions and Parameter Description 21 � GLOBAL Function 22 � MIXER Function 23 � PREAMP Function 23 � HUSH® Function 25 � SPEAKER Exciter Function 26 � COMPRESSOR Function 27 � WAH-WAH Function 28 � PHASER Function 29 � MODULATION EFX Function 30 � CHORUS Function 31 � FLANGER Function 33 � TREMOLO Function 34 � PITCH SHIFT Function 35 � PITCH SHIFT INTERVALS 36 � DELAY Function 37 � TAP QUANTIZING Function 39 � REVERB Function 40

7. UTOPIA B200 Block Diagrams 41 � Chorus, Flanger and Pitch Shift 41 � Tremolo 42 � Function and Parameter range list 43

8. Operating the UTOPIA B200 46 � Display Description 46 � Selecting a preset 47 � Preset Banks 48 � Changing preset parameters: 49 � Storing changed preset parameters: 50 � Operation Mode 52 � Selecting a Modulation Effect 53 � MUTE/TUNER Function 54 � USB Connection 56 � MIDI IN 56 � MIDI OUT/THRU 56 � MIDI Channels - Midi Receive 57 � MIDI Channels - Midi Transmit 58 � Program Changes 59 � MIDI DUMP/LOAD 60 � Pedal Controllers 62 � Pedal Status 66 � Footswitch Mapping 69 � Factory Restore 71 � Title Edit Function 73 � Selecting a Power on Preset 75

9. Speciﬁcations 76

10. UTOPIA B200 Preset Listing 77

1. Introduction

UTOPIA B200 PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SOUND FOR BASS

Rocktron’s Utopia B200 Professional Bass System provides an arsenal of tone and effects processing. The B200 is packed with plenty of great sounds ready to transform any Bass ampliﬁer into a Powerhouse of Rock. Simply put the B200 between you and your amp and let your inspiration ﬂow! Rocktron stands alone with amazing tone generation and effects in the B200 - everything you need to create your own signature sound and deﬁne a new generation of playing. Play in Utopia where the future is amazing.

� Great Tone! � 128 Fully programmable presets � Chorus, Reverb, Delay, Pitch Shift, Flanger, Phaser and Tremolo � Easy to program user controls � Up / Down preset Bank by 3 with instant recall buttons. � 2nd mode with 3 instant access controller switches. � Tap delay note quantization 1/16, 1/8, triplet, ¼, ½ and whole. � Illuminated noiseless footswitches � Glow in the dark markings on pedal board � Rocktron’s state-of-the-art HUSH noise reduction � On board pro-grade expression pedal with integrated footswitch and LED. � Upgradable core processing hardware design [ DSP CARD and CODEC CARD ] � Motorola [Freescale] DSP engine with AKM converters � Easy to read 2 line cool blue LCD display � USB audio recording and playback connectivity � Rocktron’s state of the art Speaker Exciter for recording and live sound. � MIDI IN and MIDI OUT/THRU � Auxiliary CD/Mp3/iPod in 1/8 jack � Stereo headphone out � Built-in tuner � Full Bandwidth effects � Rugged professional grade chassis and expression pedal made from metal � Assignable Effect On/Off � Power supply included

Motorola is a trademark of Motorola Corporation. HUSH is a registered trademark of GHS Corporation. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.

PRECAUTIONS

NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING.

• All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed.

• Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any openings.

• The power cord/adapter should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

• Do not block any ventilation openings (if applicable). Install in accor

dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

• Only used attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

• Do not use this product with any case, stand, tripod, bracket or table that is not speciﬁed by the manufacturer. Insure that the case, stand, tripod, bracket etc. is properly adjusted and setup (follow all instructions). Extra care and caution should be taken to avoid tip over and injury.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused during long periods of time.

Refer all service to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. DO NOT MAKE ANY INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME. DO NOT TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS CAUSING SHOCK HAZARD.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between 32° F and 104° F (0° C and 40° C). This unit may not function properly under extreme temperatures.

2. Quick Reference

Quick Reference....continued...

STEP 1 Turn ON the UTOPIA B200.

STEP 2 Select your desired preset by pressing any button 1-3 to select presets. You

may also do this by following STEP 6. NOTE - the B200 starts with preset

number 1, preset 0 does not exist.

STEP 3 Scroll through the different preset banks by pressing the UP button (Bank by 3).

You may also reach your desired preset by following STEP 6.

STEP 4 Scroll through the different preset banks by pressing the DOWN button (Bank

by 3). You may also reach your desired preset by following STEP 6.

STEP 5 Use the built-in expression pedal to change the parameter(s) in real time that

are assigned to the pedal controllers function.

STEP 6 You may also select a preset by turning the PRESET SELECT knob.

STEP 7 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob to the desired effect or utility function.

STEP 8 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob to the parameter you wish to alter under

the selected effect or utility function.

STEP 9 Use the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to modify a parameter value.

STEP 10

After editing any function parameter press the STORE button to start the storing procedure. The display will toggle and ﬂash "STORE AT PRESET." If you wish to save the altered preset in the current preset location, press the

STORE button a second time. If you wish to store the altered preset in a different preset location, turn the PRESET control to the desired preset number, then press STORE a second time. Anytime you wish to cancel the store process just turn the PARAMETER ADJUST one click.

STEP 11 To

enter the "2ND Function" mode, press the "2nd" switch, this will turn on a RED LED above the 2nd button. You can now turn On/Off functions within that preset using the buttons marked 1-3 (Effect On/Off, MUTE/TUNER and TAP). When in 2nd mode, the LEDs above the buttons 1 and 3 will light "yellow" and the MUTE/TUNER "red". Use the same switch marked "2nd" to cancel and exit the 2nd Function mode.

3. UTOPIA B200 Top and Back Panels

3. UTOPIA B200 Top and Back Panels....continued.....

1 PRESET SELECT control

Turning this knob scrolls through the successive presets.

2 DISPLAY panel

The DISPLAY shows the preset names, functions and parameters that are selected.

3 PARAMETER ADJUST control

4 PARAMETER SELECT control

When adjusting parameter values, turning this knob will scroll through the available parameters

5 STORE button and STORE LED

This button is used to store values into the B200's memory when altered. See "Storing

This knob is used to adjust a displayed parameter value. Note that this knob is also used as a controller knob and is set to MASTER VOLUME from the factory. So you can use this knob to adjust the overall volume of the B200. However, this knob also can be assigned to other controller parameters (see Pedal Controllers section in this manual for more details).

under the current function heading. In the "Title Edit" function, this knob will scroll through the character locations to be edited.

Changed Preset Parameters" for more information on this procedure.

6 FUNCTION SELECT control

This knob allows access to each function of the UTOPIA B200 depending on which conﬁgura

tion is currently recalled.

7 PEDAL ACTIVE LED

This LED will light when the built-in expression pedal is active or on.

8 EXPRESSION PEDAL

The built-in expression pedal will change parameter(s) that have been assigned to the pedal in the

Pedal Controllers function. Use the pedal to increase or decrease volume levels, or for a pitch shifting wammy effect, or to bring in reverbs and delays. There are many uses for this pedal. Please see the Pedal Controllers section of this manual for information how to program the expression pedal for many cool effects.

9 UP button

This button allows you to scroll UP through the preset banks. Each B200 preset bank has 3 pre

sets in it (note there is no Zero (0) preset or Preset 129)

Bank 00 - Presets 1-3 Bank 01 - Presets 4-6 Bank 02 - Presets 7-9 Bank 03- Presets 10-12 Bank 04 - Presets 13-15 Bank 05 - Presets 16-18 Bank 06 - Presets 19-21

Bank 07- Presets 22-24 Bank 08 - Presets 25-27 Bank 09 - Presets 28-30 Bank 10 - Presets 31-33 Bank 11 - Presets 34-36 Bank 12 - Presets 37-39

and so on..........

3. UTOPIA B200 Top and Back Panels....continued.....

Press the UP button once to move one preset bank up or press and hold down the button to auto-

scroll UP. Note that once you have reached your desired preset, the preset name on the screen will be ﬂashing but NOT recalled. The original preset will still be active. Now select any preset 1-3 to recall or activate the desired preset.

10 DOWN button

11 PRESET button 1

This button allows you to select presets 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, etc.. When you are in

12 PRESET button 2

This button allows you to select presets 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, etc. When you are

This button allows you to scroll DOWN through the preset banks and functions in the same manner as the UP button (point 9).

Bank 01 this button allows you to select preset 4. When you are in Bank 02 this button allows you to select preset 7 and so on. Note that there is no 0 (zero) preset. When in "2nd" mode, this button is used to turn On/Off the EFFECT that has been assigned to the preset selected.

in Bank 00 this button allows you to select preset 2. When you are in Bank 01 this button al

lows you to select preset 5 and so on. When in "2nd" mode, this button is used to turn On/Off the MUTE/TUNER Function. This will mute the output of the B200 and allow you to tune in silence.

13 PRESET button 3

This button allows you to select presets 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 30, etc. When you are in Bank

00 this button allows you to select preset 3. When you are in Bank 01 this button allows you to select preset 6 and so on. When in "2nd" mode, this button is used to activate the TAP function and set the DELAY Rate by tapping the button at the desired rate.

14 2nd Button

This button allows you to enter the 2nd Function Mode. In the 2nd Function Mode you can use button 1 (EFFECT ON/OFF) to turn on and off a pre-assigned effect within the preset. You can also access the MUTE/TUNER function using button 2 and set the delay rate within a preset using the TAP button (button 3). To Exit 2nd Function mode, press the 2nd Button.

15 EXPRESSION PEDAL switch

To activate the Expression pedal, apply pressure to the toe of the expression pedal until this

switch is activated. You will know the pedal is active as you should be able to feel the switch activate, but if not, the PEDAL ACTIVE LED will light when the switch is turned ON.

16 INPUT jack

This standard, mono 1/4" jack is used to provide input to the unit.

17 OUTPUT RIGHT jack

This 1/4" jack provides the right output of the UTOPIA B200 for use in stereo situations, such as

direct recording, plugging into a PA system, two Bass ampliﬁers, etc.

3. UTOPIA B200 Top and Back Panels....continued.....

18 OUTPUT LEFT/MONO jack

This 1/4" jack provides the left output of the UTOPIA B200. This output is a MONO output and

should be used in mono situations, such as plugging into the front of an ampliﬁer. For stereo situations you must also use the OUTPUT RIGHT Jack.

19 AUX INPUT Jack

This 1/8" stereo jack provides an auxiliary input allowing you to plug a MP3 Player, CD Player,

etc. so that you can jam along with your favorite tunes.

20 PHONES jack

This 1/8” stereo jack provides a stereo output allowing you to practice in private. Note that you

need to activate the “STEREO” parameter in the GLOBAL Function in order to have a stereo sound. Additionally, it is recommended that you set the Speaker Exciter in the GLOBAL Function to “LOCK BOTH” as well. Note, this setting will be used until you turn OFF the UTOPIA B200. The SPEAKER Exciter setting used in each preset may be modiﬁed per preset while in this mode. See page 22 for more information on the GLOBAL Function. Note: Make sure if you edit a preset and plan to store it to turn the SPEAKER EXCITER off if you do not desire to store its current status. All global parameters will be stored during the preset storing process.

21 USB

jack

This standard USB jack allows you to connect to a computer for direct recording and

playback.

22 MIDI IN

jack

This *7-pin DIN connector receives MIDI information from the device which is transmit-

ting the MIDI commands for the B200 to execute.

23 MIDI OUT/THRU jack

This *7-pin DIN connector passes on the MIDI information that is received at the MIDI IN

jack to other MlDI-compatible devices via a MIDI cable. It also outputs MIDI data when performing a memory dump.

*Note a standard 5-pin MIDI cable may be used.

24 POWER jack

This 4-pin DIN connector accepts power from the 9V/AC adaptor supplied with the B200.

25 POWER Switch

Use this switch to turn the UTOPIA B200 On and Off.