User manual DIGITECH RP14D

[. . . ] IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CLEAN ONLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS, INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner's manual. These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer's warranty. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. [. . . ] The LED above the Compressor footswitch will change from red to yellow indicating when the threshold has been exceeded and compression is taking place. Parameters of the RP14D compressor are as follows: Threshold This parameter tells the Compressor when to start compressing. Low Threshold settings (larger negative numbers) will activate the Compressor with weaker signals. Higher settings will require a stronger signal to activate compression. Controls the amount of compression applied to the signal once the Threshold has been exceeded. A Ratio of 2:1 means that when an incoming signal exceeds the threshold by 2 dB, the compressor will only allow the output signal to increase by 1 dB. Higher settings yield a tighter, more focused sound and increased sustain, while lower settings allow better dynamics. This parameter should be used to balance the level of the Compressor in order to achieve unity gain. It is possible to clip other effects in the RP14D by setting the Compressor Gain too high. Ratio Gain Wah Wah The RP14D offers a classic analog Wah Wah effect. On / Off The on/off function of the Wah is controlled through a switch under the toe of the Expression Pedal. Engaging this switch will over ride the Expression Pedal assignment making the Expression Pedal act as a Wah. The Wah LED in the matrix indicates the current status of the Wah effect. Upon disengaging this switch, the Expression Pedal will revert back to controlling the assigned Parameter for the current Program. 10 RP14 UserÕs Guide Section Three - Effects and Parameters Expression Pedal Parameters Link Max Value Min Value Displayed Values See Chart Below Parameter dependent Parameter dependent The RP14D's Expression Pedal allows you to control various Parameters in real time during performance. To assign a parameter to be controlled by the Expression Pedal, you must first enter the Edit mode. Use the Parameter Right or Left buttons to select the second column from the left. Then use the Parameter Up or Down buttons to select the Link Parameter (third LED down from the top). At this point the Display will show Off, or one of the Parameter abbreviations. The Parameters and their abbreviations available for Expression control in the RP14D are listed below. Use the Value Up or Down buttons to select the Parameter you wish to control. You can then set minimum and maximum values which are stop points for the top and bottom positions on the Expression Pedal. Only the Parameters associated with the currently loaded Modulation/Pitch effect will be displayed while assigning the Expression Pedal. If no link is assigned, the RP14D will default to a volume assignment. [. . . ] If you are going into an amp, it is a matter of personal taste whether to turn it on or off. Next press the Parameter Down button which will skip the second vertical LED down (because there is no Parameter there) and the third LED down should light. Use the Value buttons to set the overall Volume that you desire for the Program. Since the Pre/Post, and Update Parameters only affect the Program when the Expression Pedal is assigned to control Volume, and we will assign the Expression Pedal to be Phaser Speed, it is not necessary to edit these parameters. Use the Parameter Left/Right and Up/Down buttons to light these LEDs Use Value buttons to select the Volume Level 85 The selected Parameter is the Volume Level Assign Speed to the Expression Pedal The Expression Pedal assignments are all made in the second column from the left, under the Wah status LED. [. . . ]