Section 1 - Startup; Supplying Power; Front Panel Controls; Input - DigiTech VALVEFX Owner's Manual

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SECTION 1 - STARTUP

SUPPLYING POWER

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

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FX

INPUT

Section 1 - Startup
Line Conditioning - The Valve FX, like any piece of computer hard-
ware, is sensitive to voltage drops, spikes, and surges. Interference
such as lightning or power "brownouts" can seriously, and in extreme
cases, permanently damage the circuitry inside the unit. Here are
some ways to avoid this type of damage:
• Spike/Surge Suppressors - This is an inexpensive solution to all
but the severest of AC line conditions. Surge protected power
strips usually cost only slightly more than unprotected strips,
making them a worthy investment for protection of all your valu-
able gear.
• AC Line Conditioners - This is the best way to go for total pro-
tection from improper line voltages, albeit the more expensive
way. Line conditioners constantly monitor for excessively high
or low voltages and adjust accordingly, thus delivering consis-
tent power levels.
The front panel controls and functions of the Valve FX are as follows
(refer to diagram):
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OUTPUT PRESENCE
1) Input - Plug your instrument in here. The front panel input is a 1/4"
unbalanced tip-sleeve connector. When using the front panel
input, the rear panel input is automatically disengaged.
2) Headphone Output - 1/4" stereo plug for headphones (do not use
a mono 1/4" plug). The headphone level is controlled by the main
output level knob.
3) Main Output Level - Controls the overall output level of the Valve
FX. Also controls the overall level of the headphones.
4) Presence Control - Controls the overall brightness of the output
signal. Turn it up for bright, sparkling high-end response or down
for a dark, mellow tone. Frequency center for this control is 10 kHz.
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DSP Clip
GUITAR PREAMP / SIGNAL PROCESSOR
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Program Number
Bypass
CURSOR
Reverb
Pitch
1
Mod