digi-tech RP80 User manual

User’s Guide
MODELING
GUITAR
PROCESSOR

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the unit,shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service.
Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference
•This device must accept any interference received,including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Use only shielded interconnecting cables.
• Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should
be avoided
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Warning
Power Sources: The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instruction or as
marked on the appliance.
Grounding or Polarization: Precautions should be taken so that
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 acessible fuse receptacles:
Replace fuse with same type and rating only.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech
Manufacturer’sAddress: 8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy,Utah 84070 USA
declares that the product:
Product name: RP80
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: IEC 60065 (1998)
EMC: EN 55013 (1990)
EN 55020 (1991)
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the LowVoltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
Vice-President of Engineering
8760 S.Sandy Parkway
Sandy,Utah 84070,USA
Date:January 23, 2004
European Contact: Your local DigiTech 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 RETURNAUTHORIZATION, where all parts and labor will
be covered up to a period of one year.A ReturnAuthorization 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 with AC 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.

Introduction
Getting Acquainted
Congratulations on your purchase of the RP80. You now have the flexibility and power to
produce sonic creations never before thought possible. Although the RP80 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 RP80 in front of
you. It is your key to unlocking the potential within the RP80.
Included Items
Before you get started,please make sure that the following items have been included:
•RP80
•PS200R Power Supply
•This Owner’s Manual
•Warranty Card
The utmost care was taken while your RP80 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 or
registering online at http://www.digitech.com. It is your safeguard should a problem arise with
your RP80.
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The Front Panel
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1. Footswitches -These 2 Footswitches are used to select presets,access theTuner,or bypass
the RP80. The Up Footswitch increments,and the Down Footswitch decrements
through the presets. Pressing both Footswitches simultaneously bypasses the
selected preset. Pressing and holding both Footswitches accesses theTuner.
2.Value/Volume Buttons -TheValue Buttons perform various value adjustment functions for
the RP80. These buttons are used to control the RP80’s Master Level, adjust a
selected effect,and also change the Pattern,Tempo, and Level of the Drum machine
when it is turned on. When theTuner is enabled,these buttons select the tuning
reference.
3. Effect/Edit Buttons - Pressing either Edit buttons enters Edit mode and selects the
individual effects to be edited.Press the left and right Edit buttons to move through
the effects. Each effect LED will light to indicate which effect you are editing
4. Drums -The Drums button is used to turn on and off the RP80’s drum machine. When the
Drums feature is active,the Drums LED lights and the selected drum pattern plays
continuously.
5. Effect LEDs -The Effect LEDs provide information regarding the current preset. In Edit
mode,the LEDs indicate the effect selected for editing. InTuner 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 selected
mode. In Play mode,the display shows the selected preset number. In Edit mode,
the display shows the value of the parameter being adjusted. When theTuner is
enabled,the display shows the note played.
7. Store -The Store button saves your custom edits to the user presets.
8. Expression Pedal -The Expression Pedal adjusts RP80’sVolume or the assigned Effect
Parameter in real time. Almost every Parameter is available for Expression Pedal con-
trol.
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Rear Panel
1. Input - Connect your instrument to this jack.
2. 1/4”Outputs - Connect these outputs to your amplifier or direct to a mixing console that
accepts 1/4”unbalanced connections. Use the Left Output for all mono
applications.
Note: When using the RP80 direct into a mixer or recording device, or when using
it with headphones, you can enable the Global Cabinet Modeling feature to
emulate speaker simulation on each of the RP80’s presets. (See Page 23 for
more on Global Cabinet Modeling.)
3. Headphone Output - Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8”jack.
4. Power Input - Connect only the DigiTech PS200R power supply to this jack.
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Making Connections
There are several different connection options available when using the RP80. The following
diagrams show the connections for some of these options.
Before connecting the RP80,make sure that the power to your amplifier is turned off,and the
power to the RP80 is disconnected.There is not a power switch on the RP80. To turn the RP80
off,disconnect your instrument from the Input Jack (for battery power) or disconnect the
PS200R power supply from the Power Jack or from the AC outlet.
Mono Operation
Connect your guitar to the Input of the RP80. Connect a single mono instrument cable
from the Left Output of the RP80 to the instrument input on your amplifier.
GuitarAmp Input / Effect Return
InputOutput
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Stereo Operation
For stereo operation connect your guitar to the Input of the RP80. Connect from the
RP80’s Left/Mono Output to the input of one amplifier or to a channel input of a mixing
console. Connect from the RP80’s Right Output to a second amplifier, or to a second
channel of a mixing console. If connecting to a mixing console,set the pan controls of the
mixer hard left and right to retain stereo separation. To emulate a guitar cabinet sound
when using the RP80 with a mixer or headphones,you can enable Global Cabinet Modeling
(see page 23).
GuitarAmp Input / Effect Return
Stereo headphones
Connected to 1/8" Output
Input
GuitarAmp Input / Effect Return
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Applying Power
There are two options for powering the RP80:battery power, and the included PS200R DC
power supply. 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).
Battery Power
The RP80 can be run for more than 15 hours on 6AA batteries.The battery compartment
is located on the bottom of the RP80. The following diagram shows how to install the
batteries.
Note: Pay close attention to the battery polarity when installing batteries as
polarity changes direction for each pair.
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Connecting a cable to the Input applies power to the RP80. Disconnecting your instrument
from the Input of the RP80 disconnects the battery power. Turn your amplifier(s) on and
adjust the volume(s) to a normal playing level. To prolong the battery life,disconnect your
instrument from the RP80’s Input when not in use .
AC Power
The RP80 can also be powered with the included PS200R power supply. Connect the plug
of the PS200R power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the RP80. Connect the
other end of the PS200R power supply to anAC outlet. Turn your amplifier(s) on and
adjust the volume(s)to a normal playing level.
About the RP80
The Presets
Presets are numbered locations of programmed sounds. Presets are recalled with the
Footswitches.The RP80 comes with 40 User Presets (Presets 1-40) and 40 Factory Presets
(Presets 41-80). The User Presets are locations where you may store presets you create.
The Factory Presets may not be saved over. From the factory,the 40 User Presets are
exact duplicates of the 40 Factory Presets. This lets you make your own presets without
the worry of losing any Factory Presets.
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Tuner
TheTuner in the RP80 lets you quickly tune or check the tuning of your guitar. Enter the
Tuner by pressing and holding both Footswitches simultaneously. The tu briefly displays
indicating that you are inTuner mode. To begin tuning,play a note on your guitar (the neck
pickup usually works best). The display shows the note being played. The Effect LEDs
indicate whether the note is sharp or flat. The right 6 red LEDs indicate the note is sharp
and should be tuned down. The left 6 red LEDs indicate the note is flat and should be
tuned up. The center Green LED indicates the note is in tune. Output is muted inTuner
mode but you can rock the Expression Pedal to unmute and adjust the guitar volume.
When theTuner is enabled,you can change your tuning reference.The default factory
setting isA=440 Hz.(displayed as 40). Press theValue Buttons to select alternate dropped
tunings. Alternate tunings areA =Ab (displayed as Ab),A = G (displayed as G),andA = Gb
The display shows the note played.
LEDs to the left
of the EQ LED
indicate the note is flat.
LEDs to the right
of the EQ LED
indicate the note is sharp.
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When the EQ LED is lit,
the note is in tune.
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(displayed as Gb).The display window briefly flashes the selected tuning preference. Exit
tuner mode by pressing either Footswitch. The tuning reference is retained when the unit is
turned off.
Bypass
The RP80 presets can be bypassed for a clean,unprocessed guitar tone. To bypass the
RP80,press both footswitches simultaneously. The display reads By indicating the preset is
bypassed. Press either footswitch to exit Bypass and return the the last selected preset.
Editing/Creating Presets
Creating your own signature sound with the RP80 is easy and intuitive. The RP80 lets you create
your own presets, or fine tune existing Presets to suit your needs. When creating or editing a
sound,you must start with a User or Factory Preset. It is not possible to start with an empty
preset. You can save your preset to any User Preset location while storing the preset (see
Storing a Preset pg 13).
To edit or create a Preset:
1.Press the FOOTSWITCHES to select a preset
2.Press the EDIT buttons in conjunction with the Effect LEDs to choose the effect you want
to edit.
3.Press the VALUE Buttons to change the parameter values.
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The Effect LEDs
When editing a preset, the Effect LEDs are used to indicate which effect is selected for editing.
The Edit buttons move you through the Effect modules. The LEDs light indicating which effect
group is selected. Each effect has multiple settings to select from. TheValue buttons are used to
change the value for the selected effect. As a button is pressed,the value or status is shown in
the display.
When the stored value of an effect is changed,the lower right decimal point in the display lights
indicating 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.
The EDIT/EFFECT buttons
select which effect to edit. TheVALUE/MASTERVOLUME
buttons edit the selected
effect.
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Storing/Copying a Preset
Once the preset has been modified, you may store your settings to one of the 40 User Preset
locations (Presets 1-40). The following steps outline how to store changes to a preset or copy a
preset to a different location:
1.Press the STORE button once. The current preset location flashes in the display.
2.Press the FOOTSWITCHES to select the User Preset location.
3 Press the STORE button again to save the changes.
1.Press the STORE button.
The display flashes.
3.Press the STORE button
again to save your
changes.
2. Use the footswitches to
select the preset location you
want to store your changes to.
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Effect Definitions
The RP80 can be thought of as several different“virtual”amplifiers,and individual hi-tech effects.
Each effect within the RP80 can be programmed to suit your personal application.
Understanding how these effects alter the sound helps you achieve the sound you are looking
for. The following overview of the RP80’s effects outlines what each effect does.
Preset Level
Controls the individual level for each preset. Because this setting is individual to each
preset, you may adjust the volume when using louder or softer amp models.
Pickup/Wah
The Pickup Simulator gives the thick tone of a humbucker pickup from a guitar with single
coil pickups,or the bright edgy sound of a single coil pickup from a guitar with a humbucker.
Wah is an effect controlled by an expression pedal making the guitar sound as if it’s saying
“Wah.”
Pickup Sim /
Wah Compressor Amp
Modeling Cabinet Modeling EQ
Chorus / ModNoise Gate Delay Reverb
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Pickup/WahType - TheValue buttons select the Pick Up orWah type that is simulated.
OF -Turns the Pickup Simulator /Wah module off.
SH - Gives a single coil pick up the warm tone of a humbucker.
HS - Gives a humbucker the unique sound of a single coil.
Cr - CryWah is a traditional soundingWah.
bo - BoutiqueWah is a wider sweepingWah with a more modern sound.
Fr - Full RangeWah sweeps the entire spectrum of audible frequencies.
Compressor
A Compressor is used to automatically limit the dynamic level of the guitar signal.
1to 15 - Controls the amount of compression (ratio and sustain) and ranges
from 1 (slight compression) through infinity (maximum sustain) or turns the
compression effect off.
Amp/Cabinet Modeling
Amp Modeling is a technology that applies the tones of several popular modern and vintage
amps and acoustic guitar simulation. Values 1-9 increase the amp’s gain and level.
Any trademarks are the property of their respective companies and are in no way associated with DigiTech.
b1-b9 - Based on a Blackface
o1-o9 - Based on Boutique
r1-r9 - Based on a Rectifier
H1-h9 - Based on a Hot Rod
t1-t9 - Based on a ClassicTweed
C1-C9 - Based on a British Combo
c1-c9 - Based on a CleanTube amp
s1-s9 - Based on a British Stack
U1-U9 -A nice crunchy tube combo
G1-g9- Based on High Gain tube amp
F1-f9 -A vintage fuzz distortion
AC -A flat top acoustic guitar
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EQ
Equalization is used to shape the tonal response of your guitar signal. The EQ in the RP80
is similar to the tone knobs on an amplifier. Values 1-4 cut the level of each band, 5 is flat
(no cut or boost),and values 6-9 boost the level of each band.
Bass (b1- b9 ) -TheValue buttons adjust the amount of low end enhancement (Bass).
Mid (d1- d9)-TheValue buttons adjust the amount of mid range enhancement.
Treble (t1- t9)-TheValue buttons adjust the amount of high end enhancement (Treble).
Noise Gate
A Noise Gate is designed to eliminate noise while you are not playing. TheAutoSwell
setting creates a volume pedal effect automatically with varying attack times. Different
guitars and pickups require different threshold settings. Choose a setting that fully mutes
the sound when you are not playing for the lowest setting.
Of.G1-G9- Selects the Silencer™Noise Gate.Settings 1-9 select the threshold. Of turns
the gate effect off.
s1-s9 - Selects theAuto Swell volume swell effect. Settings 1-9 select the attack time.
Chorus/Mod
The Chorus/Mod module is a multi-function module that lets you select the following
effects:Chorus, Flanger, Phaser,Tremolo, Panner,Vibrato,Rotary Speaker, YaYa™,AutoYa™,
Envelope, Detune,Pitch Shift,andWhammy™effects. When the Chorus/Mod module is
selected,theValue buttons are used to choose the type of effect. Only one of the effects in
this row can be used at a time. The following list describes each effect and their
parameters in more detail.
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