User manual DIGITECH DHP55

[. . . ] Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. 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. [. . . ] In Performance mode, the Display shows the currently selected preset number. In Edit mode, the Display shows the value of the effect being adjusted. A decimal in the bottom right corner of the Display turns on when a preset has been modified. In Tuner mode, the Display shows the note being played. The matrix provides information regarding the current preset and Effect edit functions. In Performance mode, the LEDs next to each Effect provide a visual indication of which Effects are in use for the currently selected preset. While editing a preset, 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. 6. Matrix 7. Drums The Drums button is used to turn on and off the DHP55's built-in drum machine. When the Drums button is turned on, the Drums button LED lights and the selected drum pattern plays continuously. Use the Value Up/Down buttons to change the pattern of the drum machine. See page 34 for more information about the drum machine. If connecting to a mixer, set the Amp/Mixer switch to Mixer. If connecting to two amplifiers, set the Amp/Mixer switch to Amp. Stereo Amp Setup Guitar Amp Input/Effect Returns NOTE: When using a guitar amp, it may be best to connect the Output of the DHP55 to the effect return of the amplifier. Outputs Amp/Mixer switch set to Amp. Input 14 Stereo Mixer Setup Outputs Mixer 4 2 0 4 2 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 6 82 4 6 82 0 4 82 4 6 82 0 4 82 0 -1 +2 -2 +3 -3 +4 -4 4 6 82 0 4 82 0 -1 +2 -2 +3 -3 +4 -4 -5 4 6 82 0 4 82 0 -1 +2 -2 +3 -3 +4 -4 -5 4 6 82 0 4 82 0 -1 +2 -2 +3 -3 +4 -4 -5 4 6 82 0 4 82 0 -1 +2 -2 +3 -3 +4 -4 -5 4 6 8 0 4 82 0 -1 +2 -2 +3 -3 +4 -4 -5 Instrument Input Aux 1 10 6 Aux 1 10 6 Aux 1 10 6 Aux 1 10 6 Aux 1 10 6 Aux 1 10 6 Aux 1 10 6 Aux 1 10 6 8 Aux 2 10 0 +1 Aux 2 10 0 +1 Aux 2 10 0 +1 Aux 2 10 0 +1 Aux 2 10 0 +1 Aux 2 10 0 +1 Aux 2 10 0 +1 +2 0 -1 -2 +3 -3 Aux 2 10 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +4 -4 -5 Pan +5 Pan +5 Pan +5 Pan +5 Pan +5 Pan +5 Pan +5 -5 Pan +5 Mute L/R Mute L/R Mute L/R Mute L/R Mute L/R Mute L/R Mute L/R Mute L/R +10 +5 0 -5 -10 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 +10 +5 0 -5 -10 -20 -30 - -20 -30 - -20 -30 - -20 -30 - -20 -30 - -20 -30 - -20 -30 - -20 -30 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 Amp/Mixer switch set to Mixer 15 Applying 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). Connect the plug of the PS200R power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the DHP55. Connect the other end of the PS200R power supply to an AC outlet. Use the Master Level button and the Value Up/Down buttons to set the DHP55's Master Level to "0". Turn the power of your amplifier(s) to the on position and adjust the volume(s) to a normal playing level. Use the Master Level button and the Value Up/Down buttons to gradually increase the DHP55's Master Level to achieve the desired volume. 2. Connect PS200R to power jack 4. Turn amp volume up 3. Connect PS200R to AC outlet and set the DHP55's Master Level to "0" 5. Set the DHP55's Master Level to the desired listening volume 16 1. Turn amp volume down Section Two - Editing Functions Editing/Creating Presets The DHP55 is designed to make preset editing and creation easy and intuitive. [. . . ] It is this similarity to actual acoustic spaces that makes reverberation a useful tool in recorded music. Settings are: OF Reverb effect is turned off. S1-S9 Based on a Fender® Twin Reverb® (Spring) r1-r9 Room reverb H1-H9 Hall reverb 31 Section Four - Other Functions Optional Expression Pedal The rear panel of the DHP55 includes an input for an Expression Pedal. Any passive volume pedal can be used as an Expression Pedal with the DHP55. [. . . ]