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- Page 1 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilat- eral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages pre- sent within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilat- eral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual. -
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility. NEVER... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 5: Section One - Introduction
We recommend that you take a few minutes to become better acquainted with what the RP300A has to offer by going through this User’s Guide with your RP300A in front of you. It is your key to unlocking the full potential within the RP300A. -
Page 6: A Guided Tour
The Front Panel 1. Up/Down Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select Presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the RP300A. The Footswitch on the left will decrease, and the middle Footswitch will increase the Preset number. Pressing both Footswitches together will bypass the currently selected Preset. -
Page 7: Rear Panel
8. Store - The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user Presets. 9. Expression Pedal - The Expression Pedal adjusts the RP300A’s assigned Effect Parameter in real time. Almost every Parameter is available for Expression Pedal control. -
Page 8: Getting Started
There are several different connection options available with the RP300A. Before connecting the RP300A, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RP300A is turned off. There is no power switch on the RP300A. To turn the RP300A on or off, simply connect or disconnect the included PS0913B power supply from the Power Jack to an AC outlet. -
Page 9: Applying Power
3. Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an AC outlet and turn the Master Level knob until the display reads mlevel o. 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 RP300A’s Master Level to achieve the desired volume. -
Page 10: About The Rp300
Bypass and return the RP300A to the previously selected Preset. Tuner Mode The Tuner in the RP300A allows you to quickly tune or check the tuning on your guitar. Enter Tuner mode by pressing and holding the Up and Down Footswitches simultaneously. The Display will briefly show TUNER indicating that you are in Tuner mode. -
Page 11: Learn-A-Lick
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 RP300A using an 1/8” stereo cable. Then press play on your tape or CD player. The signal from your tape or CD player is routed to the left, right, and headphone outputs of the RP300A. -
Page 12: Section Two - Editing Functions Editing/Creating Presets
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 will erase any changes made and the RP300A will revert to the stored values for the Preset. RHYTHM30... -
Page 13: Storing/Copying/Naming A Preset
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 U1-U40). The following steps outline the procedure for storing changes to a Preset or copying a Preset to a different location: 1. -
Page 14: Section Three - Effects And Parameters
RP300A. Effect Definitions Each Effect within the RP300A can be programmed to suit your personal taste 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 RP300A’s Effects outlines what each Effect and Parameter does. -
Page 15: Compressor
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 Number 3 Knob adjusts the Gain (distortion) for the selected Amp Model (not available for Acoustic). -
Page 16: Noise Gate
Equalization is an extremely useful tool used to further shape the tonal response of your guitar signal. The EQ in the RP300A is similar to the tone knobs on an amplifier. All three EQ parameters range from -12dB to +12 dB. -
Page 17: Effects
99 (re-triggers with weak signals). Mod Effects The Modulation Effects row in the RP300A is a multi-function module allowing you to select effects such as; Chorus, Flanger,Triggered Flanger, Phaser,Triggered Phaser,Tremolo, Panner, Vibrato, Rotary Speaker,YaYa™, AutoYa™, SynthTalk™, Envelope Filter (auto wah), Detune, Pitch Shift, and Whammy™... -
Page 18: Phaser
Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the strength the signal must be (Sensitivity) in order to trigger the Flanger. Ranges from 1 (requiring strong signals to trigger) to 99 (triggers with weak signals). Parameter 3 - The Number 4 Knob selects the point at where the Flanger will begin it’s sweep (LFO Start). -
Page 19: Vibrato
(all dry) to 99 (all wet). YaYa™ (yaya) The YaYa™ is an effect exclusive to DigiTech products. The YaYa™ is controlled by the Expression Pedal and combines the characteristics of a wah and a flanger together providing a unique talk box type of effect. As the Expression Pedal is rocked back and forth, the guitar appears to say “Yah.”... -
Page 20: Synthtalk
SynthTalk™ (syNtLK) SynthTalk™ is another effect exclusive to DigiTech. It makes your guitar seem to speak based upon the dynamics of your playing style. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the Attack of the synthesized voice. Ranges from 1 to 99. -
Page 21: Delay
It can provide the tight acoustics of a small room, or the ambience of huge arena. Reverb Type - The Number 1 Knob selects the Type of Reverb or acoustic environment. The RP300A provides your choice of ten different environments including: REV OF = Reverb Off STUDIO = Studio... -
Page 22: Section Four - Other Functions
Section Four - Other Functions Expression Pedal The Expression Pedal on the RP300A can be assigned to control the RP300A’s Volume, Whammy™,Ya Ya™, or just about any other parameter in real time with your foot. When a parameter has been assigned to the Expression Pedal, a programmable minimum and maximum value can also be assigned. -
Page 23: V-Switch
For instance; if the Amp Gain was assigned to LFO TR, and the minimum value was set at 1 and the maximum value was set at 99, the RP300A would automatically sweep the amount of distortion from a clean sound to a distorted sound. Individual LFO speeds are also available for assignment. -
Page 24: Factory Reset
Follow steps 4 through 7 of the Expression Pedal calibration section. Expression Pedal Calibration The Expression Pedal on the RP300A needs to be recalibrated for use after a factory reset has been performed. This calibration procedure is automatically entered after a factory reset pro- cedure. -
Page 25: V-Switch Sensitivity
3. Rotate the Number 5 Knob to change the value of the V-Switch sensitivity. You can audi- tion the new value again by applying pressure to the toe of the Expression Pedal. 4. Once the desired sensitivity value is selected, press any Footswitch. The RP300A will return to Performance Mode and your settings are automatically saved. -
Page 26: Section Five - Appendix
Section Five - Appendix Factory Preset List Number Artist Name U/A 1 James Fukai U/A 2 Dan Donegan U/A 3 Dan Donegan U/A 4 Jennifer Batten U/A 5 Jennifer Batten U/A 6 Mike Einziger U/A 7 Mike Einziger U/A 8 Clint Lowery U/A 9 Clint Lowery... -
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications Input: 1/4" TS Jam-A-Long: 1 - 1/8” Stereo TRS Outputs: 2 - 1/4” TS Headphone: 1/8” Stereo TRS A/D/A: 24 bit Delta Sigma Power Supply: 9 VAC, 1.3A (PS0913B) Power Consumption: 10 Watts Memory: 40 User 40 Factory Artist 40 Factory Effects: Pickup Simulator,Wah, Compressor, Amp and Acoustic Guitar Models, 3 band EQ, Noise Gate, Auto Swell, Pluck Gate, Cabinet Modeling, Mic Placement, Chorus, Flange,... - Page 28 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 RP300A are trade marks of the Harman Music Group Inc. Copyright the Harman Music Group Printed in the USA 02/2003...
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