Getting ready Installing the batteries Insert the batteries facing the correct way, as shown in the illustration. * “ ” will appear on the display if the batteries are low. Replace them with new ones. NOTE ¹ When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it. ¹...
Panel descriptions Top panel Display Shows the reverb time and other values. [TIME] knob Press the knob to switch between the knob’s functions (reverb time mode and memory number mode). When this unit is in MENU mode, the knob is used to select the parameter and confirm the value (p. 10). Reverb time mode Memory number mode Example of reverb time...
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Getting ready [PRE-DELAY] knob Adjusts the time until the reverb sound starts to output. [E. LEVEL] knob Adjusts the volume of the reverb sound. Mode knob Select the reverb mode. Mode Display Explanation ROOM Simulates the reverberations of a room. HALL Simulates the reverberations of a concert hall.
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Getting ready [DENSITY] button This button’s function changes depending on how you press it. Operation Explanation Press Adjusts the density of the reverb sound. Panel lock is a feature that prevents the unit’s panel from being accidentally operated. Long-press You can switch between enabling (unlocking) or disabling (locking) the knob and button operations. (panel lock) If you attempt an operation while the unit is locked, the display indicates “...
Getting ready Rear panel (connecting your equipment) * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. INPUT (A/MONO, B) jacks Connect your guitar, bass, effect unit or similar device here. Use the INPUT A/MONO and INPUT B jacks when connecting an effect unit with stereo outputs.
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Getting ready CTL 1, 2/EXP jack Using the jack as CTL 1/2 You can connect a footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7; sold separately) and use it for fading in/out or switching memories (p. 10). FS-5U × 1 FS-5U × 1 FS-5U × 1 FS-5U ×...
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Getting ready Side panel (connecting your equipment) MIDI jacks Use TRS/MIDI connecting cables (BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535; sold separately) to connect this unit to an external MIDI device. This lets you use an external MIDI device to switch memories on this unit, or control various parameters. * Do not connect an audio device here.
Saving and recalling memories Saving to a memory (write operation) Here’s how to save the reverb settings that you edited. Long-press the [MEMORY] button. The display indicates “ (WRITE)”. ľRt Turn the [TIME] knob to select the save destination (MAN (manual), 1–127). You can also select the save-destination by pressing the [MEMORY] button.
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Overall settings (menu) Basic operation Press the [DENSITY] and [MEMORY] buttons at the same time to access MENU mode. The unit enters MENU mode. Turn the [TIME] knob to select a parameter, and then press the [TIME] knob. The value is displayed. Turn the [TIME] knob to edit the value.
Overall settings (menu) Menu parameter list Display Parameter Value Explanation Specifies whether the effect sound is carried over ( ) or not ( ) when CARRYOVER OFF/ON ( you switch between memories or turn off the effect. Configures the function of the [ON/OFF] switch. ON/OFF SWITCH ( Turns the effect(s) on/off.
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Overall settings (menu) Display Parameter Value Explanation Sets the function of the footswitch connected to the CTL 1,2/EXP jack. No assignment. OFF ( Decrements the memory number according to the MEMORY EXTENT MEMORY DOWN ( setting. Increments the memory number according to the MEMORY EXTENT MEMORY UP ( setting.
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Overall settings (menu) Display Parameter Value Explanation Selects how output occurs. The output is stereo if plugs are inserted in the OUTPUT A/MONO and NORMAL ( OUTPUT B jacks, and output is mono if a plug is inserted only into the OUTPUT A/MONO jack.
Preset list Memory MAN: ROOM Knob Parameter MODE ROOM PARAM (ROOM TYPE) MEDIUM ( TIME ±4 PRE-DELAY E.LEVEL HIGH DENSITY Memory 1: HALL Knob Parameter MODE HALL PARAM (HALL TYPE) MEDIUM ( ³3 TIME PRE-DELAY E.LEVEL HIGH DENSITY Memory 2: PLATE Knob Parameter MODE...
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Preset list Memory 3: MODULATE Knob Parameter MODE MODULATE PARAM (MOD DEPTH) TIME ³3 PRE-DELAY E.LEVEL HIGH DENSITY Memory 4: ARPVERB Knob Parameter MODE ARPVERB PARAM (ARPVERB PARAM) TIME ·0 PRE-DELAY E.LEVEL HIGH DENSITY...
Appendix Restoring the factory settings (factory reset) Here’s how to restore the RV-200 to its factory settings. While holding down the [ON/OFF] switch and [MEMORY/HOLD] switch, turn on the power (insert a plug into the INPUT A/MONO jack). The display indicates “ ”.
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