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- Page 1 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. DigiTech / Johnson 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Date: January 4, 2001 European Contact: Your local DigiTech / Johnson Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 4: Section One - Introduction
RP300 has to offer by going through this User’s Guide with your RP300 in front of you. It is your key to unlocking the full potential within the RP300. -
Page 5: A Guided Tour
3. Knobs - These knobs perform various functions depending on which mode is currently active in the RP300. 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. -
Page 6: Rear Panel
8. Store - The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user Presets. 9. Expression Pedal - The Expression Pedal adjusts the RP300’s assigned Effect Parameter in real time. Almost every Parameter is available for Expression Pedal control. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Connect your guitar to the Input of the RP300. Connect a single mono instrument cable from the Left Output of the RP300 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 engage the RP300’s Cabinet Emulator. -
Page 8: Applying Power
3. Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an AC outlet. 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 RP300’s Master Level to achieve the desired volume. -
Page 9: About The Rp300
RP300 to the previously selected Preset. Tuner Mode The Tuner in the RP300 allows you to quickly tune or check the tuning on your guitar. Enter Tuner mode by pressing and holding the Up and Down Footswitches simultaneously.The Display will briefly show TUNER indicating that you are in Tuner mode. -
Page 10: Learn-A-Lick
Jam-A-Long feature, connect the headphone output of your tape or CD player to the Jam-A-Long input on the rear panel of the RP300 using an 1/8” stereo cable.Then press play on your tape or CD player.The signal from your tape or CD player is routed to the left, right, and headphone outputs of the RP300. -
Page 11: Section Two - Editing Functions
Section Two - Editing Functions Editing/Creating Presets Creating your own signature sound with the RP300 is easy and intuitive.The RP300 lets you create your own Presets, or fine tune existing Presets to suit your needs. When creating or editing a sound, you must first start with one of the User or Factory Presets. It is not possible to start with a completely empty Preset.The Preset number does not necessarily need to be... -
Page 12: Storing/Copying
Storing/Copying/Naming a Preset Once the Preset has been modified to your liking, you may store your settings to any of the 40 User Preset locations (Presets 1-40). The following steps outline the procedure for storing changes to a Preset or copying a Preset to a different location: 1. -
Page 13: Section Three - Effects And Parameters
RP300. Effect Definitions Each Effect within the RP300 can be programmed to suit your personal taste and application. Understanding how these Effects will alter the sound, and how each Parameter will alter the Effect will help you achieve the sound you are looking for.The following overview of the RP300’s Effects outlines what each Effect and Parameter does. -
Page 14: Compressor
Marshall® is a registered trademark of Marshall Amplification Plc. Vox® is a registered trademark of Korg UK. Fender, Matchless, and Mesa Boogie, are trademarks of their respective companies and are in no way associated with DigiTech. Amp Gain - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the Gain (distortion) for the selected Amp Model (not available for Acoustic).The Gain parameter ranges from 0 to 99. -
Page 15: Cabinet/Gate
Equalization is an extremely useful tool used to further shape the tonal response of your guitar signal.The EQ in the RP300 is similar to the tone knobs on an amplifier. All three EQ parameters range from -12dB to +12 dB. -
Page 16: Effects
99 (re-triggers with weak signals). Mod Effects The Modulation Effects row in the RP300 is a multi-function module allowing you to select effects such as; Chorus, Flanger,Triggered Flanger, Phaser,Triggered Phaser,Tremolo, Panner, Vibrato, Rotary Speaker,YaYa™, AutoYa™, SynthTalk™, Envelope Filter (auto wah), Detune, Pitch Shift, and Whammy™... -
Page 17: Phaser
Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the strength the signal must be (Sensitivity) in order to trigger the Flanger. Ranges from 1 (requiring strong signals to trigger) to 99 (triggers with weak signals). Parameter 3 - The Number 4 Knob selects the point at where the Flanger will begin it’s sweep (LFO Start). -
Page 18: Vibrato
(all dry) to 99 (all wet). YaYa™ (yaya) The YaYa™ is an effect exclusive to DigiTech products.The YaYa™ is controlled by the Expression Pedal and combines the characteristics of a wah and a flanger together providing a unique talk box type of effect. As the Expression Pedal is rocked back and forth, the guitar appears to say “Yah.”... -
Page 19: Synthtalk
SynthTalk™ (syNtLK) SynthTalk™ is another effect exclusive to DigiTech. It makes your guitar seem to speak based upon the dynamics of your playing style. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the Attack of the synthesized voice. Ranges from 1 to 99. -
Page 20: Delay
It can provide the tight acoustics of a small room, or the ambience of huge arena. Reverb Type - The Number 1 Knob selects the Type of Reverb or acoustic environment. The RP300 provides your choice of ten different environments including: REV OF = Reverb Off PLATE = Plate... -
Page 21: Section Four - Other Functions
Section Four - Other Functions Expression Pedal The Expression Pedal on the RP300 can be assigned to control the RP300’s Volume, Whammy™,Ya Ya™, or just about any other parameter in real time with your foot. When a parameter has been assigned to the Expression Pedal, a programmable minimum and maximum value can also be assigned.The procedure for assigning a parameter to the Expression Pedal is... -
Page 22: V-Switch
See page 21 for the V-Switch Sensitivity adjustment procedure. The RP300 includes two assignable low frequency oscillators (LFO TR and LFO SQ) which can be assigned to any of the same parameters available for assignment to the Expression Pedal. A low frequency oscillator will automatically vary the value of the assigned parameter at a steady rate. -
Page 23: Factory Reset
Follow steps 4 through 7 of the Expression Pedal calibration section. Expression Pedal Calibration The Expression Pedal on the RP300 needs to be recalibrated for use after a factory reset has been performed.This calibration procedure is automatically entered after a factory reset pro- cedure. -
Page 24: V-Switch Sensitivity
3. Rotate the Number 5 Knob to change the value of the V-Switch sensitivity.You can audi- tion the new value again by applying pressure to the toe of the Expression Pedal. 4. Once the desired sensitivity value is selected, press any Footswitch.The RP300 will return to Performance Mode and your settings are automatically saved. -
Page 25: Section Five - Appendix
Section Five - Appendix Factory Preset List... -
Page 26: Specifications
Specifications Input: 1/4" TS Jam-A-Long: 1 - 1/8” Stereo TRS Outputs: 2 - 1/4” TS Headphone: 1/8” Stereo TRS A/D/A: 24 bit Delta Sigma Power Supply: 9 VAC, 1.3A (PS0913B) Power Consumption: 10 Watts Memory: 40 User/40 Factory Effects: Pickup Simulator,Wah, Compressor, 12 Amp/Guitar Models, 3 band EQ, Noise Gate, Auto Swell, Pluck Gate, Cabinet Modeling, Mic Placement, Chorus, Flange,Triggered Flange, Phaser,Triggered Phaser,Tremolo, Panner,Vibrato, Rotary Speaker, AutoYa™, YaYa™, SynthTalk™, Envelope Filter, Pitch Shift, Detune,Whammy™, Delay, and... - Page 27 PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 International Distribution 8760 S. Sandy Parkway, Sandy, Utah 84070 PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 DigiTech and RP300 are trade marks of the Harman Music Group Inc. Copyright the Harman Music Group Printed in the USA 01/2001...