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MODELING
GUITAR
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User’s Guide
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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. These symbols are internationally accepted symbols taht warn of potential Power Sources: The appliance should be connected to a power hazards with electrical
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA declares that the product: Product name: RP50 Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.) conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: EN 60065 (1998) EMC: EN 55013 (1990) EN 55020 (1991) Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Vo
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Warranty We at DigiTech are very proud of our products and back-up each one we sell with the following warranty: 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. 3. Digitech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of def
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Introduction Thanks to the continuous advances in musical technology, the RP50 offers you the flexibility, power, and capability of producing sonic creations never before thought possible. We recommend that you become better acquainted with us, and what we have to offer by going through this User’s Guide with your RP50 in front of you. It is your key to unlocking the potential within the RP50. Included Items Before you get started, please make sure that the following items have been included: •
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The Front Panel 6 5 4 7 3 2 1 1. Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the RP50. The Up Footswitch increments, and the Down Footswitch decrements through the presets. Pressing both Footswitches simultaneously bypasses the selected preset. Pressing and holding both Footswitches accesses the Tuner. 2
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2.Value Buttons - The Value Buttons perform various functions depending on which mode is selected. In Play mode, these buttons control RP50’s Master Level. In Edit mode, these buttons adjust the selected effect. These buttons also change the Pattern,Tempo, and Level of the Drum machine when it is turned on. When the Tuner is enabled, these buttons select the tuning reference. 3. Effect/Edit Buttons - Pressing either Edit buttons enters Edit mode and selects the individual effects to be edited. P
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Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 1. Input - Connect your instrument to this jack. 2. Output - This is a stereo TRS jack. Connect from this jack to the input of a single amplifier for mono applications, or use a TRS stereo “Y” cord to connect to the inputs of 2 amplifiers for stereo applications. This jack also can be used as a headphone jack. Note: When using the RP50 direct into a mixer or recording device, or when using it with headphones, you can enable the Global Cabinet Modeling feature to emulate speake
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Making Connections There are several different connection options available when using the RP50. The following diagrams show the connections for some of these options. Before connecting the RP50, make sure that the power to your amplifier is turned off, and the power to the RP50 is disconnected.There is not a power switch on the RP50. To turn the RP50 off, disconnect your instrument from the Input Jack (for battery power) or disconnect the optional PS200R power supply from the Power Jack or from
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Stereo Operation For stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the RP50. Connect a TRS stereo “Y” cord or a pair of stereo headphones to the RP50’s Output. When using a “Y” cord, connect one end of the “Y” cord to the input of one amplifier or channel of a mixer. Connect the second end of the “Y” cord to a second amplifier, or second channel of a mixer. If connecting to a mixing console, set the pan controls of the mixer hard left and right to retain stereo separation. To emulate a gui
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Applying Power There are two options for powering the RP50: battery power, and the optional PS200R DC power supply. Before applying power to anything, set your amp(s) to a clean tone and set the tone controls to a flat EQ response (on most amps, this would be 0 or 5 on the tone controls). Battery Power The RP50 can be run for more than 15 hours on 6 AA batteries.The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the RP50. The following diagram shows how to install the batteries. Note: Pay clo
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Connecting a cable to the Input applies power to the RP50. Disconnecting your instrument from the Input of the RP50 disconnects the battery power. Turn your amplifier(s) on and adjust the volume(s) to a normal playing level. To prolong the battery life, disconnect your instrument from the RP50’s Input when not in use . AC Power The RP50 can also be powered with the optional PS200R power supply. Connect the plug of the PS200R power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the RP50. Connect t
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Tuner The Tuner in the RP50 lets you quickly tune or check the tuning of your guitar. Enter the Tuner by pressing and holding both Footswitches simultaneously. The tu briefly displays indicating that you are in Tuner mode. To begin tuning, play a note on your guitar (the neck pickup usually works best). The display shows the note being played. The Effect LEDs indicate whether the note is sharp or flat. The right 6 red LEDs indicate the note is sharp and should be tuned down. The left 6 red LEDs
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(displayed as Gb).The display window briefly flashes the selected tuning preference. Exit tuner mode by pressing either Footswitch. The tuning reference is retained when the unit is turned off. Bypass The RP50 presets can be bypassed for a clean, unprocessed guitar tone. To bypass the RP50, press both footswitches simultaneously. The display reads By indicating the preset is bypassed. Press either footswitch to exit Bypass and return the the last selected preset. Editing/Creating Presets Creati
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The Effect LEDs When editing a preset, the Effect LEDs are used to indicate which effect is selected for editing. The Edit buttons move you through the Effect modules. The LEDs light indicating which effect group is selected. Each effect has multiple settings to select from. The Value buttons are used to change the value for the selected effect. As a button is pressed, the value or status is shown in the display. The EDIT/EFFECT buttons The VALUE/MASTER VOLUME select which effect to edit. button
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Storing/Copying a Preset Once the preset has been modified, you may store your settings to one of the 40 User Preset locations (Presets 1-40). The following steps outline how to store changes to a preset or copy a preset to a different location: 1. Press the STORE button. The display flashes. 3. Press the STORE button again to save your changes. 2. Use the footswitches to select the preset location you want to store your changes to. 1. Press the STORE button once. The curren
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Effect Definitions The RP50 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers, and individual hi-tech effects. Each effect within the RP50 can be programmed to suit your personal application. Understanding how these effects alter the sound helps you achieve the sound you are looking for. The following overview of the RP50’s effects outlines what each effect does. Amp Cabinet Noise Pickup Sim / Compressor Modeling Modeling Gate Wah EQ Chorus / Mod Delay Reverb Preset Level Controls the
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Pickup/Wah Type - The Value buttons select the Pick Up or Wah type that is simulated. OF - Turns the Pickup Simulator / Wah module off. SH - Gives a single coil pick up the warm tone of a humbucker. HS - Gives a humbucker the unique sound of a single coil. Cr - Cry Wah is a traditional sounding Wah. bo - Boutique Wah is a wider sweeping Wah with a more modern sound. Fr - Full Range Wah sweeps the entire spectrum of audible frequencies. Compressor A Compressor is used to automatically limit the
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EQ Equalization is used to shape the tonal response of your guitar signal. The EQ in the RP50 is similar to the tone knobs on an amplifier. Values 1-4 cut the level of each band, 5 is flat (no cut or boost), and values 6-9 boost the level of each band. Bass (b1- b9 ) - The Value buttons adjust the amount of low end enhancement (Bass). Mid (d1- d9)- The Value buttons adjust the amount of mid range enhancement. Treble (t1- t9)- The Value buttons adjust the amount of high end enhancement (Treble).
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Chorus (C1-C9) A Chorus adds a short delay to your signal. The delayed signal is modulated in and out of tune and then mixed back with the original signal to create a thicker sound, and stereo image. Use the Value buttons to select one of the nine Chorus settings. Flange (F1-f9) A Flanger uses the same principle as a Chorus but uses a shorter delay time and adds regeneration (or repeats) to the modulating delay. This results in an exaggerated up and down sweeping motion to the effect. Use the Va
