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DigiTech RP200 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Vice-President of Engineering 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Date: October 16,2000 European Contact: Your local DigiTech / Johnson Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA Ph: (801) 566-8800...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Ya Ya™ .................22 Making Connections ............6 Auto Ya™..............23 Mono Operation............6 SynthTalk™ ..............23 Stereo Operation ............7 Envelope..............23 Applying Power ..............8 Detune ................24 About the RP200..............9 Pitch Shift..............24 The Presets..............9 Whammy™ ..............24 Performance Mode............9 Delay................25 Bypass Mode ..............9 Reverb................26 Tuner Mode..............10 Section Four - Other Functions Section Two - Editing Functions Rhythm Trainer..............27...

  • Page 7: Section One - Introduction

    User’s Guide with your RP200 in front of you. It is your key to unlocking the potential within the RP200.

  • Page 8: A Guided Tour

    A Guided Tour of the RP200 The Front Panel...
  • Page 9 1. Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select Presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the RP200.The Footswitch on the right will increase, and the Footswitch on the left will decrease the selected Preset. Pressing both Footswitches together will bypass the currently selected Preset. Pressing and holding both Footswitches will access the Tuner.
  • Page 10 7. Store - The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user Presets. 8. Expression Pedal - The Expression Pedal adjusts RP200’s Volume or the assigned Effect Parameter in real time. Almost every Parameter is available for...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    TRS stereo “Y” cord to connect to the inputs of 2 amplifiers for stereo applications. 4. Headphones - Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8” jack. 5. Power Input - Connect only the DigiTech PS0913B power supply to this jack.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    There are several different connection options available with the RP200. Before connecting the RP200, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RP200 is turned off.There is no power switch on the RP200.To turn the RP200 on or off, simply connect or disconnect the included PS0913B power supply from the Power Jack to an AC outlet.

  • Page 13: Stereo Operation

    RP200’s Cabinet Emulator. See page 18 for more on selecting the Cabinet Emulator. NOTE: When using a guitar amp, it may be best to connect the guitar to the input of the RP200 and the Output of the RP200 to the effect return of the amplifier.

  • Page 14: 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 RP200’s Master Level to achieve the desired volume.

  • Page 15: About The Rp200

    Factory Presets will not allow you to store any changes to them. From the factory, the 40 User Presets are exact duplicates of the 40 Factory Presets.This allows you to create your own Presets without the worry of losing any of the sounds that came with the RP200. Performance Mode When you first apply power to the RP200, it will power up in Performance mode.

  • Page 16: Tuner Mode

    Tuner Mode The Tuner in the RP200 allows you to quickly tune or check the tuning on your guitar. Enter Tuner mode by pressing and holding both Footswitches simultaneously.The Display will briefly show TUNER indicating that you are in Tuner mode. To begin tuning, play a note on your guitar (a harmonic at the 12th fret usually works best).The Display shows the note being played.The...

  • Page 17: Section Two - Editing Functions

    Section Two - Editing Functions Editing/Creating Presets Creating your own signature sound with the RP200 is easy and intuitive.The RP200 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 the...

  • Page 18: The Matrix

    When the stored value of a Parameter is changed, the Store LED will light indicating that you need to store the changes. Changing Presets, or turning the power off before storing any changes will erase any changes made and the RP200 will revert to the stored values for the Preset.

  • Page 19: 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 20 5. Press the Store button again to save the changes. The procedure for copying one Preset to another Preset location is the same. Simply use the Footswitches to select the Preset that you want to copy, then follow the steps listed above. Press the Select button at any time to abort the Store procedure.

  • Page 21: Section Three - Effects And Parameters

    Each Effect within the RP200 can be programmed to suit your personal tastes 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 RP200’s Effects outlines what each Effect and Parameter does.

  • Page 22: Pickup/Wah

    Pickup/Wah The Pickup Simulator provides the thick tone of a humbucker pickup to a guitar with single coil pickups, or the bright edgy sound of a single coil pickup to a guitar with a humbucker.This allows you to have the best of both worlds without having to change guitars during a performance.

  • Page 23: Amp Modeling

    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 Parameter 2 knob adjusts the Gain (distortion) for the selected Amp Model (not available for Acoustic).The Gain parameter ranges from 0 to 99.

  • Page 24: Cabinet/Gate

    Equalization is an extremely useful tool used to further shape the tonal response of your guitar signal.The EQ in the RP200 is similar to the tone knobs on an amplifier. All three EQ parameters range from -12dB to +12 dB.
  • Page 25 Gate Type - The Parameter 2 knob selects between the Silencer ™ Noise Gate, or the Auto Swell volume swell effect.Values include: Gat Of (Turns the Noise Gate off), silNCR (Selects the Silencer™ Noise Gate) and swEl1 through swEl9 (Selects the Auto Swell volume swell effect.

  • Page 26: Effects

    Effects The Effects row in the RP200 is a multi-function module, allowing you to select effects such as; Chorus, Flanger, Phaser,Tremolo, Panner,Vibrato, Rotary Speaker,YaYa™, AutoYa™, SynthTalk™, Envelope Filter (auto wah), Detune, Pitch Shift, and Whammy™ effects. When the Effects row is selected, the Parameter 1 knob is used to choose the type of Effect or turn the Effect module off (eff Of).

  • Page 27: Phaser

    Phaser (PHaseR) A phaser splits the incoming signal, and then changes the phasing of the signal.This signal is then taken in and out of phase and mixed back in with the original signal. As the phasing changes, different frequencies get canceled resulting in a warm sort of twisting sound. Amount - The Parameter 2 knob simultaneously adjusts the rate (Speed) and intensity (Depth) of the Effect.

  • Page 28: Vibrato

    Level - The Parameter 3 knob controls the mix level of the Effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. YaYa™ (yaya) The YaYa™ is another effect exclusive to DigiTech products. Like the AutoYa™, it combines the characteristics of a wah and a flanger together providing a unique talk box type of effect, but is controlled by the Expression Pedal.

  • Page 29: Auto Ya

    Level - The Parameter 3 knob controls the mix level of the AutoYa™. Ranges from 0 to 99. SynthTalk™ (syNtLK) SynthTalk™ is another effect exclusive to DigiTech. It makes your guitar seem to be speaking based upon the attack or how hard you strike the strings.

  • Page 30: Detune

    Detune (DetUNe) A Detuner will make a copy of your incoming signal, take the copied signal slightly out of tune from the original, and mix the two signals together.The result is a doubling type of effect as if two guitars were playing the same part together. Amount - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the amount of pitch difference applied to the copied signal.

  • Page 31: Delay

    Harmony Bends (Dry Signal Added) Whammy (no Dry Signal) M3>MA3 (a minor third to a Major third) 1OCTUP (1 octave above) 2NDMA3 (a second above to a Major third above) 2OCTUP (2 octaves above) 3RD4TH (a third above to a fourth above) 2NDDWN (a second below) 4TH5TH (a fourth above to a fifth above) REV2ND (a second below reversed pedal action)

  • Page 32: Reverb

    Reverb Using reverb in recorded program material gives the listener a sense that the material is being performed in an actual room or hall. It is this similarity to actual acoustic spaces that makes reverberation a useful tool in recorded music. Reverb Type - The Parameter 1 knob selects the Type of Reverb or acoustic space.

  • Page 33: Section Four - Other Functions

    RP200. To use the 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 RP200 using an 1/8” stereo cable, and press play on your tape or CD player.
  • Page 34 (Wah) - The Expression Pedal acts as a Wah when the Wah Effect is engaged. A GAIN (Amp Gain) - Expression Pedal controls the Amp Gain or amount of distortion for the selected Amp Type. AMPLVL (Amp Level) - Expression Pedal controls the Volume of the selected Amp Type. AMOUNT (Amount) - Expression Pedal controls the Amount of the selected Effect Type.

  • Page 35: Factory Reset

    3.When the display shows RST ?, release the Select button and press the Store button. The display will briefly read RESET indicating that the RP200 has reset the original factory settings. At this point, the RP200 will automatically advance to the Expression Pedal calibration...

  • Page 36: Expression Pedal Calibration

    Expression Pedal Calibration The Expression Pedal on the RP200 needs to be recalibrated for use after a factory reset has been performed.This calibration procedure is automatically entered after a factory reset procedure. In the event the Pedal’s calibration fails, or if the Pedal does not function properly, it can be re-calibrated using the Pedal Calibration procedure.This will not erase the User Presets.

  • Page 37: Section Five - Appendix

    Section Five - Appendix Specifications Input: 1/4” TS Jam-A-Long: 1 - 1/8” Stereo TRS Output: 1 - 1/4” Stereo TRS Headphone: 1/8” Stereo TRS A/D/A: 24 bit Delta Sigma Power Supply: 9 VAC, 1.3A (PS0913B) Power Consumption: 6.8 Watts Memory: 40 User/40 Factory Effects: Pickup Simulator,Wah, Compressor, 12 Amp/Guitar Models, 3 band EQ, Noise Gate, Cabinet Modeling, Mic Placement, Chorus, Flange, Phaser,Tremolo, Panner,Vibrato, Rotary Speaker, AutoYa™,YaYa™, SynthTalk™, Enveloped Filter, Pitch Shift, Detune,...

  • Page 38: Preset List

    Preset List (User/Factory)
  • Page 40 PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 International Distribution 8760 S. Sandy Parkway, Sandy, Utah 84070 USA PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 DigiTech and RP200 are trade marks of the Harman Music Group Inc. Copyright the Harman Music Group Printed in the USA 11/2000...

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