digi-tech RP100 User manual

User’s
Guide

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Warning
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Water and Moisture:Appliances should not be used near water
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basement,or near a swimming pool,etc.) Care should be taken so
that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.
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supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
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the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
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that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them,paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
Servicing: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,the user
should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in
the operating instructions.All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
For units equipped with externally accessible fuse recepta-
cle: Replace fuse with same type and rating only.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
•Use only shielded interconnecting cables.
•Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should
be avoided.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech
Manufacturer’sAddress: 8760 S.Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070,USA
declares that the product:
Product name: RP100
Note:Product name may be suffixed by the letters EX, EU,JA,and UK.
Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN60065,
EN60742,or equivalent.)
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety: EN 60065 (1993)
IEC65 (1985) withAmendments 1,2, 3
EMC: EN 55013 (1990)
EN 55020 (1991)
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the LowVoltage Directive 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
DigiTech / Johnson
Vice-President of Engineering
8760 S.Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070,USA
Date:August 11,2000
European Contact: Your local DigiTech / Johnson Sales and Service Office or
Harman Music Group
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070 USA
Ph:[phone]
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Warranty
We at DigiTech are very proud of our products and back-up each one we sell with the following
warranty:
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.
3.Digitech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show
evidence of defect,provided the product is returned to DigitechWITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION,
where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of one year.A Return Authorization number
may be obtained from Digitech by telephone.The company shall not be liable for any consequential
damage as a result of the product's use in any circuit or assembly.
4.Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.
5.Digitech reserves the right to make changes in design,or make additions to,or improvements upon this
product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.
6.The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the product's main assembly is opened and
tampered with by anyone other than a certified Digitech technician or, if the product is used withAC
voltages outside of the range suggested by the
manufacturer.
7.The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties,expressed or implied,and Digitech neither assumes nor
authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product.In
no event shall Digitech or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in
the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.
NOTE:The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notification.Some
information contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product or
operating system since this version of the manual was completed.The information contained in this version
of the owner's manual supersedes all previous versions.

Table of Contents
Safety Information.............................................................I
Declaration of Conformity............................................II
Table of Contents............................................................III
Section One - Introduction
GettingAcquainted1
Included Items...................................................................1
A GuidedTour...................................................................2
Front Panel......................................................................2
Rear Panel.......................................................................4
Getting Started.................................................................5
Making Connections........................................................5
Mono Operation............................................................6
Stereo Operation..........................................................7
Applying Power.................................................................8
Battery Power................................................................8
AC Power ........................................................................9
About the RP100...........................................................10
Performance Mode.....................................................10
Bypass Mode.................................................................10
Tuner Mode...................................................................11
SectionTwo - Editing Functions
Editing/Creating a Preset..............................................12
The Matrix.......................................................................13
Storing/Copying..............................................................14
SectionThree - Effects and Parameters
About the Effects...........................................................15
Effect Definitions............................................................15
Pickup/Wah......................................................................16
Compressor.....................................................................16
Amp Modeling.................................................................17
EQ......................................................................................17
Cabinet/Gate...................................................................18
Effects................................................................................19
Chorus...........................................................................19
Flange..............................................................................20
Phaser.............................................................................20
Tremolo..........................................................................20
Panner.............................................................................21
Vibrato............................................................................21
Rotary............................................................................21
AutoYah™....................................................................22
Envelope........................................................................22
Pitch................................................................................22
Detune...........................................................................23
Whammy™...................................................................23
Delay.................................................................................24
Reverb...............................................................................24
Section Four - Other Functions
Expression Pedal.............................................................25
RhythmTrainer................................................................25
Factory Reset..................................................................26
Section Five -Appendix Functions
Specifications...................................................................27
Preset List........................................................................28

Section-1 Introduction
Getting Acquainted
Congratulations on your wise choice in purchasing the RP100.Thanks to the continuous
advances in musical technology, you have the flexibility, power, and capability of producing sonic
creations never before thought possible. Although the RP100 is so user friendly you may not
even need to read this manual, we recommend that you become better acquainted with us,and
what we have to offer by going through this User’s Guide with your RP100 in front of you.It is
your key to unlocking the potential within the RP100.
Included Items
Before you get started, please make sure that the following items have been included:
• RP100
• User’s Guide
•Warranty Card
The utmost care was taken while your RP100 was being manufactured.Everything should be
included and in perfect working order. If anything is missing,contact the factory at once. Please
help us become acquainted with you and your needs by completing your warranty card.It is your
safeguard should a problem arise with your RP100.
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A GuidedTour of the RP100
The Front Panel
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1. Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select Presets,access theTuner, or bypass
the RP100.The Footswitch on the right will increase, and the Footswitch on
the left will decrease the selected Preset.Pressing both Footswitches together
will bypass the currently selected Preset.Pressing and holding both
Footswitches will access theTuner.
2. Parameter Knobs -The Parameter knobs perform various functions depending on which
mode is currently active in the RP100.In performance mode, these knobs
control the Gain,AmpType, and Master Level.In Edit mode,these knobs
adjust the Parameter values listed directly above each knob for the select-
ed effect.In RhythmTrainer, these knobs control the Pattern,Tempo,and
Level.InTuner mode, these knobs are used to select the desired tuning
reference.
3. Select Button -This button is used to enter the Edit mode,and to select individual effect to
be edited.Successive presses of this button will advance through all available
Effects.
4. Rhythm -The Rhythm button is used to turn on and off the RhythmTrainer drum loop.When
the Rhythm feature is active, the Rhythm LED lights and the selected drum pattern
plays continuously.
5. Matrix - The matrix provides information regarding the current Preset,and Parameter edit
functions.In performance mode,the 9 LEDs running down the left side of the Matrix
will provide a visual indication of which effects are in use for the currently selected
Preset.In Edit mode, the LEDs indicate the Effect currently selected for editing.In
Tuner mode,the LEDs indicate whether the note played is sharp,flat, or in tune.
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6. Display - The Display provides information for different functions depending on the mode
that has been selected.In Performance mode, the Display will show the currently
selected Preset number. In Edit mode,the Display will show the value of the para-
meter being adjusted.InTuner mode, the Display will show the note played.
7. Store - The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user Presets.
Rear Panel
1. Input - Connect your instrument to this jack.
2. Output - This is a stereoTRS jack.Connect from this jack to the input of a single amplifier for
mono applications,or use aTRS stereo“Y” cord to connect to the inputs of 2
amplifiers for stereo applications.
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3. Control In - Connect an expression pedal or volume pedal to this jack for the purpose of
controllingVolume, Wah,orWhammy™in the RP100.
4. Headphones - Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this jack.
5. Power Input - Connect only the optional DigiTech PS0913B power supply to this jack.
Getting Started
Making Connections
There are several different connection options available when using the RP100.The following dia-
grams show the connections for some of these options.
Before connecting the RP100, make sure that the power to your amplifier is turned off, and that
the power to the RP100 is disconnected.There is no power switch on the RP100.To turn the
RP100 on or off,connect or disconnect your instrument to the Input Jack (for battery power)
or connect the optional PS0913B power supply from the Power Jack to anAC outlet (forAC
power).
Mono Operation
Connect your guitar to the Input of the RP100.Connect a single mono instrument cable from
the Stereo Output of the RP100 to the instrument input on your amplifier, or to the line input
of a power amp.
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NOTE: When using a guitar amp,it may be best to connect the guitar to the input of the RP100
and the Output of the RP100 to the effect return of the amplifier.
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Stereo Operation
For stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the RP100.Connect aTRS stereo“Y”
cord to the RP100’s Stereo Output.Connect one end of the “Y” cord to the input of one
amplifier, channel of a mixer,or power amp.Connect the second end of the “Y” cord to a second
amplifier, second channel of a mixer,or power amp.If connecting to a mixing console,set the pan
controls of the mixer hard left and right in order to retain stereo separation and be sure to
engage the RP100’s Cabinet Emulator. See page 18 for more on selecting the Cabinet Emulator.
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Applying Power
There are two options for powering the RP100:battery power,and AC power.Before applying
power to anything,set your amp(s) to a clean tone and set the tone controls to a flat EQ
response (on most amps, this would be 0 or 5 on the tone controls).Then follow the steps listed
below.
Battery Power
The RP100 can be run for about 8 hours on 6AA batteries.The battery compartment is located
on the bottom of the RP100.The following diagram shows the correct polarity for battery
installation.
Connecting your instrument to the Input of the RP100 will engage the battery power and
disconnecting your instrument from the Input of the RP100 will disengage the battery power.
Once the connections have been made,and the RP100 is powered (indicated by numbers
appearing in the Display),turn the RP100’s Master Level (far right knob) all the way down.Turn
your amplifier(s) power switch to the on position and adjust the volume(s) to a normal playing
level.Gradually increase the RP100 Master Level to achieve the desired volume. To prolong
the battery life,disconnect your instrument from the RP100’s Input when not in use .
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AC Power
The RP100 can also be powered with the optional PS0913B power supply. Once the audio
connections have been made,turn the RP100’s Master Level (far right knob) all the way down.
Connect the plug of the PS0913B power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the
RP100.Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to anAC outlet.Turn the power of
your amplifier(s) to the on position and adjust the volume(s)to a normal playing level.Gradually
increase the RP100 Master Level to achieve the desired volume.
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About the RP100
The Presets
Presets are numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the RP100.Presets are
recalled with the Footswitches.The active effects in each Preset will be indicated by the lighted
LEDs in the Effect Matrix.The RP100 comes with 40 User Presets (Presets 1-40) and 40 Factory
Presets (Presets 41-80).The User Presets are locations where your creations may be stored.The
Factory Presets will not allow you to store any changes to them.From the factory,the 40 User
Presets are exact duplicates of the 40 Factory Presets.This allows you to make your own Presets
without the worry of losing any of the sounds that the RP100 came with.
Performance Mode
When you first apply power to the RP100,it will power up in Performance mode. Performance
mode provides access to all of the Presets within the RP100 via the Right and Left
Footswitches.The Parameter 1 (left) knob will adjust theAmp Gain (distortion),the
Parameter 2 (middle) knob will select theAmpType,and the Parameter 3 (right) knob will
adjust the Master Level (volume).
Bypass Mode
The RP100 Presets can be bypassed for a clean,unprocessed guitar tone.To bypass the RP100,
press both Footswitches simultaneously.The Display will read By indicating the Preset is
bypassed.Pressing both Footswitches simultaneously again will exit Bypass and return the
RP100 to the last Preset used.
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Tuner Mode
TheTuner in the RP100 allows you to quickly tune or check the tuning on your guitar.Enter
Tuner mode by pressing and holding both Footswitches simultaneously.The Display will briefly
show tu indicating that you are inTuner mode. To begin tuning,play a note on your guitar (a
harmonic at the 12th fret usually works best).The Display shows the note being played.The
Matrix LEDs indicate whether you are sharp or flat.The top 4 Red LEDs indicate the note is
sharp and should be tuned down.The bottom 4 Red LEDs indicate the note is flat and should be
tuned up.The center Green LED indicates the note is in tune. The output is muted inTuner
mode.
InTuner mode, you can change your tuning reference.The default factory setting is A=440 Hz.
(displayed as 40).Rotating the Parameter 1 knob will select alternate dropped tunings.
Alternate tunings areA =Ab (displayed as Ab),A = G (displayed as g),and A = Gb (displayed as
gb).The display window will briefly flash the currently selected tuning preference.
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SectionTwo - Editing Functions
Editing/Creating Presets
Creating your own signature sound with the RP100 is easy and intuitive.The RP100 lets you cre-
ate your own Presets,or fine tune existing Presets to suit your needs. When creating or editing
a sound,you must first start with one of the User or Factory Presets.It is not possible to start
with a completely empty Preset.The Preset number does not necessarily need to be the location
which you intend to have it reside,as you can save your creation to any User Preset location
during the store process.
To edit or create a Preset:
1.Use the Footswitches to select a Preset which will be your starting point.
2.Once you have found a Preset that you wish to edit,press the Select button once.This
will take you into the Editing mode.
3.Use the Select button is in conjunction with the Matrix to choose the effect you wish to
edit.
4.Use the 3 Knobs to change parameter values to achieve the desired sound you want.
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The Matrix
The Matrix is where all Effects and Parameters are selected for editing.In Edit mode, successive
presses of the Select button will advance to the next Effect row.The LED will light indicating
which Effect group has been selected.Each Effect will have up to 3 Parameters which can be
modified.The Knob under each column of Parameters is used to change the value for the
corresponding Parameter of the selected Effect. As a Knob is rotated,the Parameter value or
status will be shown in the Display.
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 any changes
will erase any changes made and revert to the stored values for the Preset.
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Storing/Copying 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 1-40). The following steps outline the procedure for storing
changes to a Preset or copying a Preset to a different location:
1.Press the Store button once and the current Preset location will flash in the Display.This is
asking you to select a User Preset location where your new sound will reside.
2.Select the User Preset location using the Footswitches.
3 Press the Store button again to save the changes.
The procedure for copying one Preset to another Preset location is the same.Simply use the
Footswitches to select the Preset that you want to copy,then follow the steps listed above.
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