Providence PEC-2 Owner's Manual

Programmable effects controller

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PPD0830 03
Rev.1.4

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  • Page 1 PPD0830 03 Rev.1.4...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for choosing a Providence product. In order to take full advantage of the features and performance it provides, please read this owner’s manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for future reference. ONTENTS 1. PEC - 2 Main Features ……………………………………………………………………… 3 2.
  • Page 3: Pec-2 Main Features

    PEC-2 loops – and then recall them via fast, simple footswitch control. The PEC-2 can store up to 84 different “pro- grams” which should be more than you’ll ever need. But the PEC-2 is more than just an effect “switcher”. It provides a range of features that can significantly enhance your capabilities and versatility on stage or in the studio.
  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    3. Quick Start Guide If you want to get right down to using the PEC-2 as quickly as possible, simply follow the steps outlined in this section. The procedure below sets up the PEC-2 for basic 5-series-loop operation. 3−1. Preparation (Making the Connections) [Caution]: Make sure the amplifier’s power is off when making initial connections.
  • Page 5: Front Panel (Nomenclature & Operation)

    In the EDIT mode this display also shows the currently selected edit item and parameter. ⑬ MIDI Receive/Transmit LED This LED dot will light when the PEC-2 is receiving or transmitting MIDI data. ⑭ M.PROTECT(Memory Protect)LED This LED dot will light when the memory protect function is turned on via the EDIT mode.
  • Page 6: Rear Panel (Nomenclature & Operation)

    Bu-IN jack. ② Bu-OUT(Buffered Output) The input signal received at the Bu-IN jack is directly output via the Bu-OUT jack prior to being send to the PEC-2 loops. ③ IN(Input) This direct input jack bypasses the buffer circuit, directly feeding the input signal to the loops.
  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    2) The tuner output is buffer-isolated from the main signal chain so that a short in the tuner cable or a malfunction in the tuner itself won’t affect the main signal. ●Output Section 1) The PEC-2 has two outputs – OUT1 and OUT2, both of which output the same signal. Dual outputs provide a versatile range of output options.
  • Page 8 2) REMOTE Mode • With this function you could place one PEC-2 unit on stage and another in the wings and use one or the other as a “remote con- trol unit”. One unit is designated as the “master” and the other as the “slave”, and the settings memorized in the master unit are recalled.
  • Page 9: Using The Separate Loops

    Connect the input signal (the output from the preceding series loop, for example) to the IN jack, and connect the send jack (S-6, S-7, or S-8) to the input of the effect unit. The output from the effect unit is then connected back to the corresponding PEC-2 return jack (R-6, R-7, or R-8), and the OUT jack is connected to the next loop or device.
  • Page 10: Edit Mode

    9. The Edit Mode The edit mode provides access to the PEC-2’s detailed parameters. All edit parameters are accessed by pressing the MODE switch for longer than 3 seconds to enter the EDIT mode, and then using the DEC/- and/or INC/+ switches to select the desired parameter.
  • Page 11 6)MIDI Control Change Number MIDI control change numbers 0 through 120, or OFF, can be assigned to the PEC-2 L1 ~ L8, MODE, and MUTE switches. The corresponding switch is turned ON when the assigned control change number is received via the MIDI IN connector.
  • Page 12 “8dp”. 6. If an error occurs and the data is not received properly, “Err” will appear on the display of the receiving PEC-2, then the unit will automatically revert to the edit menu mode and “8dp” will appear on the display. If an error does occur, check your MIDI cables and connections.
  • Page 13: System Examples

    10. System Examples...
  • Page 15 ■PEC-2 Options (Sold Separately) ●Pedal-board Mounting Hardware: This special mounting hardware allows the PEC-2 to be mounted to a pedal board using wood screws. The pedal board must be at least 7 millimeters thick to accommodate the screws. ●Rack-mount Tray: This rack-mount tray allows the PEC-2 to me mounted in a 2U rack space.
  • Page 16 3-21-7, Tsurumi-Chuo, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 203-0051 JAPAN. TEL.+81-45-510-4060 FAX.+81-45-510-4061 E-MAIL. overseas1@pacifix-ltd.com www.providence-ltd.com...

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