User manual DIGITECH DSP128 PLUS

[. . . ] Power Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so 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 receptacles: Replace fuse with same type and rating only. The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. [. . . ] Connect a single mono instrument cable from the Stereo Output of the DSP128 PLUS to the instrument input on your amplifier. Guitar Amp Input / Effect Return Output Input 5 Stereo Operation For stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the DSP128 PLUS. Connect a TRS stereo "Y" cord or a pair of stereo headphones to the DSP128 PLUS's Output. When using a "Y" cord, connect one end of the "Y" cord to the input of one amplifier or channel of a mixer. Connect the second end of the "Y" cord to a second amplifier, or second channel of a mixer. 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 DSP128 PLUS with a mixer or headphones, you can enable Global Cabinet Modeling (see page 20). Guitar Amp Input / Effect Return Headphones or Stereo TRS "Y" Cable Connected to Output Input 6 Applying Power There are two options for powering the DSP128 PLUS: battery power, and the optional 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 DSP128 PLUS can be run for approximately 10 hours on 6 AA batteries. The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the DSP128 PLUS. 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. 7 Connecting a cable to the Input applies power to the DSP128 PLUS. Disconnecting your instrument from the Input of the DSP128 PLUS disconnects the battery power. The following steps outline how to store changes to a preset or copy a preset to a different location: 1. 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. 1. The current preset location flashes in the display. Press the FOOTSWITChES to select the User Preset location (optional). 3 Press the STORE button again to save the changes. 12 Effect Definitions The DSP128 PLUS can be thought of as several different "virtual" amplifiers, and individual hi-tech effects. Each effect within the DSP128 PLUS 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 DSP128 PLUS's effects outlines what each effect does. Pickup Sim / Wah Compressor Amp Modeling Cabinet Modeling Noise Gate EQ Chorus / Mod Delay Reverb 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. " 13 Pickup/Wah Type - The Value buttons select the Pick Up or Wah type that is simulated. [. . . ] It is this similarity to actual acoustic spaces that makes reverberation a useful tool in recorded music. Use the Value buttons to select one of the nine predetermined settings. The higher numbers indicate there is more reverb level. The reverb settings are as follows: r1-r9 = Room C1-C9=Church H1-H9 - Hall A1-a9 = Arena P1-p9 - Plate S1-s9 - Spring 19 Other Functions Expression Pedal The rear panel of the DSP128 PLUS includes an input for an expression pedal. [. . . ]