Sony DPS-V55 User manual

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3-000-000-11(1)
© 1995 by Sony Corporation
Multi-Effect
Processor
Effect Parameter Guide
Guide des Paramètres d’Effet
Effektparameter-Übersicht
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DPS-V55
DPS-V55M

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List of Effects / Liste des Effets / Liste der Effekte
No. Type / Type / Type TAP Name / Name / Name Page / Page / Page
01 4ch [Plat1] Plate Reverb 1 5
02 4ch [Hall1] Hall Reverb 1 6
03 4ch [Room1] Room Reverb 1 7
04 4ch [3Dim1] 3 Dimension 1 8
05 4ch [DeCHO] Decca Chorus 9
06 4ch [ENS] Ensemble 10
07 4ch TAP [Rotry] Rotary Speaker 11
08 4ch [Vocdr] Vocoder 12
09 4ch TAP [Doplr] Doppler 13
10 2ch [Plat2] Plate Reverb 2 14
11 2ch [Hall2] Hall Reverb 2 15
12 2ch [Room2] Room Reverb 2 16
13 2ch [3Dim2] 3 Dimension 2 17
14 2ch [E/R] Early Reflection 18
15 2ch TAP [StDLY] Stereo Delay 19
16 2ch TAP [PpDLY] Ping Pong Delay 20
17 2ch [StPCH] Stereo Pitch Shifter 21
18 2ch [RvSFT] Reverse Shifter 22
19 2ch [StCHO] Stereo Chorus 23
20 2ch [StFLN] Stereo Flanger 24
21 2ch [StPHS] Stereo Phaser 25
22 2ch [StPAN] Stereo Panner 26
23 2ch TAP [HsPAN] Haas Panner 27
24 2ch [Drivr] Driver 28
25 2ch [EQ] 3 Band Equalizer 29
26 2ch [Amp] Amp Simulator 30
27 2ch [Limit] Limiter 31
28 2ch [Comp] Compressor 32
29 2ch [Excit] Exciter 33
30 2ch [Gate] Gate 34
31 2ch TAP [Treml] Tremolo 35
32 2ch TAP [Vibrt] Vibrato 35
33 2ch [Wah] Auto Wah 36
34 2ch TAP [PtROL] Pitch Roller 37
35 2ch [VoCNL] Vocal Canceler 38
36 2ch TAP [Freez] Freeze 39
37 M-P [RV/DL] Reverb + Delay 40
38 M-P [RV/CH] Reverb + Chorus 41
39 M-P TAP [CH/DL] Chorus + Delay 42
40 M-P [CH/CH] Chorus + Chorus 43
41 M-P [CH/PT] Chorus + Pitch 44
42 M-P [PT/PT] Pitch + Pitch 45
43 M-P [PT/DL] Pitch + Delay 46
44 M-P EQ/EQ] EQ + EQ 47
45 M-P [CP/CP] Compressor + Compressor 48
Note / Note / Note
14ch effects: only one can be usead at a time. 22ch and M-P effects: two can be used at a time.
14ch effects: only one can be usead at a time. 22ch and M-P effects: two can be used at a time.
14ch effects: only one can be usead at a time. 22ch and M-P effects: two can be used at a time.

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Basic Operations / Démarches de base /
Grundlegender Betrieb
AB
Edit:Fx On/Off
FxA On/Off On
Parameter group
Parameter Setting
The following steps are simplified
instructions for choosing effects, editing
effects, and saving the saving the program
containing the effects. For more detailed
descriptions, see page 13, 14, and 16 of the
“Operating Instructions.”
Choosing effects
1Press Fx TYPE (SEARCH).
The “Fx Type: Type” screen appears and
the FxA number starts blinking (Ill. A).
2Turn the rotary encoder to select the
effect (01~45) for Fx A.
3Press EDIT PARAMETER /twice
to move the cursor to FxB.
Note: this is not possible if you select a
4ch effect (01~09) in the previous step.
4Turn the rotary encoder to select an
effect (10~45) for Fx B.
5Press EXIT to return to play mode.
Changing effect parameters
1Press EDIT PARAMETER ?or /
repeatedly to display the parameter
you want to adjust.
(See Ill. B).
2Turn the rotary encoder to change
the parameter.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change all
necessary parameters.
4Press EXIT to return to play mode.
Fx Type:Type
FxA:11/ FxB:12

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C
Saving a program
1Press SAVE to activate the save
mode.
The save screen appears and the
program number starts blinking (Ill. C).
2Turn the rotary encoder to select the
number (201~400) where you want
to save the program.
3Press EDIT PARAMETER /to
move the cursor to the program
name.
The first character of the current
program name starts blinking.
4Use the rotary encoder and EDIT
PARAMETER ?/ /to enter up to
12 characters.
5Press SAVE again (or ENTER (TAP))
to execute the save operation.
“Writing...” appears momentarily, the
program is saved, and the unit switches
back to the play mode.
Save:
128 Super Delay
Basic Operations / Démarches de base /
Grundlegender Betrieb

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4 Channel Effects
01 Plate Reverb 1 (Plat1)
Parameters
No. Name Range Comments
– FxA(B) On/Off On, Off Turns the effect on or off.
1 Rev Time 0.3 ~ 50 s Determines how long the reverberation will last.
2 PreDelay 0 ~ 300 ms Sets the length of time between the input of the original sound and the output of the
reverberation. Normally, set the predelay relative to the reverb length (i.e., Set a long
Rev Time, and a long PreDelay to create a greater sense of space).
3 Size 0.6 ~ 1.4 Adjusts the size of the soundstage without changing the character (reverb time and
sound quality) of the effect.
4 Spread 0.6 ~ 1.4 Adjusts the expansiveness of the reverberation. Normally, set to the same value as
Size.
5 Hi Damp 0 ~ 100 Sets the ratio of high frequency reverb time in relation to the overall reverberation.
Smaller values increase the rate of attenuation in the high frequencies.
6 Direct Level 0 ~ 100 Determines the level of the direct sound.
7 Effect Level 0 ~ 100 Determines the level of the effect sound.
This is a reverb for stereo sources. It
has a higher density than the other
reverbs to produce smooth
reverberation.
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We especially recommend this plate
reverb for percussion an vocals.
It has become the standard for drums
(and drum machines).
CH1
Direct
Direct
Effect
Effect
Effect
Effect
Rear
Front
CH2
Reverb Unit
CH3
CH4
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4

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02 Hall Reverb 1 (Hall1)
Parameters
No. Name Range Comments
– FxA(B) On/Off On, Off Turns the effect on or off.
1 Rev Time 0.3 ~ 50 s Determines how long the reverberation will last.
2 PreDelay 0 ~ 400 ms Sets the length of time between the input of the original sound and the output of the
reverberation. Normally, set the predelay relative to the reverb length (i.e., Set a long
Rev Time, and a long PreDelay to create a greater sense of space).
3 Size 0.6 ~ 1.4 Adjusts the size of the soundstage without changing the character (reverb time and
sound quality) of the effect.
4 Spread 0.6 ~ 1.4 Adjusts the expansiveness of the reverberation. Normally, set to the same value as
Size.
5 Hi Damp 0 ~ 100 Sets the ratio of high frequency reverb time in relation to the overall reverberation.
Smaller values increase the rate of attenuation in the high frequencies.
6 Direct Level 0 ~ 100 Determines the level of the direct sound.
7 Effect Level 0 ~ 100 Determines the level of the effect sound.
This is a reverb for stereo sources that
lets you maintain localization of the
original sound. It’s ideal for
reproducing the feel of relatively large
spaces.
4 Channel Effects
CH1
Direct
Direct
Effect
Effect
Effect
Effect
Rear
Front
CH2
Reverb Unit
CH3
CH4
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4

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4 Channel Effects
03 Room Reverb 1 (Room1)
Parameters
No. Name Range Comments
– FxA(B) On/Off On, Off Turns the effect on or off.
1 Rev Time 0.3 ~ 50 s Determines how long the reverberation will last.
2 PreDelay 0 ~ 400 ms Sets the length of time between the input of the original sound and the output of the
reverberation. Normally, set the predelay relative to the reverb length (i.e., Set a long
Rev Time, and a long PreDelay to create a greater sense of space).
3 Size 0.6 ~ 1.4 Adjusts the size of the soundstage without changing the character (reverb time and
sound quality) of the effect.
4 Spread 0.6 ~ 1.4 Adjusts the expansiveness of the reverberation. Normally, set to the same value as
Size.
5 Hi Damp 0 ~ 100 Sets the ratio of high frequency reverb time in relation to the overall reverberation.
Smaller values increase the rate of attenuation in the high frequencies.
6 Direct Level 0 ~ 100 Determines the level of the direct sound.
7 Effect Level 0 ~ 100 Determines the level of the effect sound.
This is a reverb for stereo sources that
lets you maintain localization of the
original sound. It’s ideal for
reproducing the feel of relatively small
spaces like a studio or room.
CH1
Direct
Direct
Effect
Effect
Effect
Effect
Rear
Front
CH2
Reverb Unit
CH3
CH4
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4

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04 3 Dimension 1 (3Dim1)
Parameters
No. Name Range Comments
– FxA(B) On/Off On, Off Turns the effect on or off.
1 Pan 1 L180 ~ R180 Rotates the sound from Ch 1 up to 180° left or right (“0” is front and center).
2 Pan 2 L180 ~ R180 Rotates the sound from Ch 2 up to 180° left or right (“0” is front and center).
3 Pan 3 L180 ~ R180 Rotates the sound from Ch 3 up to 180° left or right (“0” is front and center).
4 Pan 4 L180 ~ R180 Rotates the sound from Ch 4 up to 180° left or right (“0” is front and center).
This effect lets you adjust the position
of the original sound (of each of the 4
channels) within the sound stage. It
lets you adjust left to right and front to
back positioning simultaneously using
only 2 (front) speakers.
Note
The relationship between your listening
position and the speakers should be as
close as possible to that shown below. The
output from Ch 3 and Ch 4 is the exact
same signal as Ch 1 and Ch 2.
CH1 3-D Panning
CH2 3-D Panning Virtual
Dimension
CH3 3-D Panning
CH4
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
3-D Panning
Front
Front
4 Channel Effects
Listening Position
CH1
60¡ 60¡
30¡30¡
CH2

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4 Channel Effects
05 Deca Chorus (DcCHO)
Parameters
No. Name Range Comments
– FxA(B) On/Off On, Off Turns the effect on or off.
1 Rate 0 ~ 100 Sets the rate (frequency or modulation speed) of the low frequency oscillator (LFO).
The modulation cycles become faster as you increase this value.
2 Depth 0 ~ 100 Sets the depth of the low frequency oscillator (LFO). The sense of modulation
becomes stronger as you increase this value. There is no chorus effect at 0%.
3 PreDelay 0 ~ 1200 ms Determines how long it will to activate the chorus effect.
4 Direct Level 0 ~ 100 Determines the level of the direct sound.
5 Effect Level 0 ~ 100 Determines the level of the effect sound.
This effect incorporates 5 chorus units
for each channel to allow massive
expansion, even from monaural
sources.
CH1 PreDelay
Direct
Effect
Effect
Effect Rear
Front
Effect
Direct
CH2 Deca
Chorus
CH3
CH4
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
PreDelay

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06 Ensemble (ENS)
Parameters
No. Name Range Comments
– FxA(B) On/Off On, Off Turns the effect on or off.
1 Rate 0 ~ 100 Sets the rate (frequency or modulation speed) of the low frequency oscillator (LFO).
The modulation cycles become faster as you increase this value.
2 Depth 0 ~ 100 Sets the depth of the low frequency oscillator (LFO). The sense of modulation
becomes stronger as you increase this value. There is no chorus effect at 0%.
3 PreDelay 0 ~ 1200 ms Determines how long it will to activate the ensemble effect.
4 Mode 1, 2 Sets the type of expansion effect (see above).
5 Direct Level 0 ~ 100 Determines the level of the direct sound.
6 Effect Level 0 ~ 100 Determines the level of the effect sound.
Ensemble lets you produce a more
profound effect than chorus. Think of
it as a massive conglomeration of
chorus units. The Mode parameter
determines the type of effect.
Mode 1: Expands monaural or stereo
sources. (Maintains a sense of
localization when used with
stereo sources.)
Mode 2: Expands monaural or stereo
sources. (Eliminates the sense
of localization when used
with stereo sources.)
z
We especially recommend this effect
with continual sounds like strings or
synthesizer pads. You might want to try
setting Direct Level to “0” and
eliminating the source sound.
CH1 PreDelay
Direct
Effect
Effect
Effect Rear
Front
Effect
Direct
CH2
Ensemble
CH3
CH4
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
PreDelay
4 Channel Effects