User manual ROCKTRON R80DSP

[. . . ] Improper use of this equipment could result in increased RF emissions, which may or may not interfere with other electronic products. To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all audio input connections. This will help insure compliance with the Directive(s). Precautions NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. [. . . ] MASTER - Volume Control The MASTER volume control adjusts the overall sound level. The BASS control boosts or cuts the amount of low frequency, or bass sound. TREBLE does the same for high frequencies, MID adjusts the midband frequencies. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEAKER SIM Button Speaker Simulator - Press this button to engage the Speaker Simulator. This button has two functions 1) When using headphones or the line out jack on the back panel engage the Speaker Simulator for a "model" of the internal speaker - this is ideal for direct recording or jamming along with CDs or tapes in the headphones. 2) Engaging the Speaker Sim when you are NOT using headphones or the line out will provide a "creamier" tone to the EQ section. Experient with this and select different pickups on your guitar. . . there is a wide range of tones available. 9 PHONE (HEADPHONE) jack Plugging your headphones into this jack disconnects the sound going to the speakers and allows you to practice in private. Engage the Speaker Sim Button (Point 8) for a "model" of the internal speaker. NOTE - When using with CD inputs be sure to turn the Levels down on both channels before unplugging headphones - see CD INPUT section next page. 10 DIGITAL EFFECTS section Built-in digital effects custom voiced for Rampage amplifiers. Please see "Digital Effects" section in this manual for more descriptions of each sound and control operation. When the LED is lit, the amp is on. 11 Digital Effects Section 1 EFFECTS MIX Control This control allows you to adjust how much effect is added to the signal. For louder effects - turn the knob towards the "WET" setting. For less or softer effect - turn the knob towards the "DRY Setting. EFFECTS SELECT Control This control allows you to select 8 different effect presets that have been custom made for guitar players. There are several different effects ranging from Chorus, Delays, Tremolo and Reverb and various combinations of those in the most popular configurations. EFFECT CRS REV2 2 DESCRIPTION MEDIUM RATE CHORUS and STADIUM REVERB HEAVY METAL MADNESS PRESET LONG DECAYING REVERB with LIGHT EARLY REFLECTIONS CLEAN SLOW SONG PRESET SHORT DECAYING REVERB with HEAVY EARLY REFLECTIONS HEAVY ROCK AMBIENT PRESET MEDIUM DECAYING REVERB passing thru MEDIUM RATE TREMOLO A KILLER SURF TONE PRESET SLOW RATE CHORUS with 232 ms DELAY light REGENERATION 80's METAL PRESET SLOW RATE CHORUS and STADIUM REVERB ROCK PRESET - GOOD FOR CLEAN AND DISTORTION - ACOUSTIC SLOW RATE CHORUS with 90ms DELAY light REGENERATION COUNTRY CHICKEN PICKING PRESET/50'S STYLE PRESET 592ms LONG DELAY with heavy REGENERATION MAJESTIC WAILING SOLO PRESET ARENA HALL TREM REV CRS DLY1 CRS REV1 CRS SLAP ECHO Back Panel 1 GND LIFT Switch This switch electrically references the chassis to correct the line phase in the instance where the AC wall outlet may not be properly grounded. Set the switch to the postion that provides the least amount of "hum". POWER INLET Module The Power Inlet module accepts the detachable power cord included with the unit. CHAN/EFX FOOTSWITCH (Footswitch) Jack To control CHANNEL selection, plug a single footswitch* into this jack. To control CHANNEL Selection and DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF, use a double footswitch* with a stereo 1/4" jack. [. . . ] When using Headphones with the CD inputs - make sure you turn down the Levels on both channels BEFORE unplugging headphones - otherwise excessive CD volume will be produced. * Rocktron Rampage single (RFS1) and double (RFS2) footswitches are available and sold separately. 2 3 4 5 6 7 R80DSP Specifications Power Output Speakers EQ Treble Middle Bass Line Preamp 80 Watts 12" Velocity High Definition by Rocktron Active Shelving Active Bandpass Active Shelving 1/4" jack 1/4" jack 1/4" jack 2 x 1/4" jack Overdrive and Clean (Footswitchable) Digital (Footswitchable) Bandstop 20"H x 12" W x 18"D (600x390x550mm) 38. 38 lbs. (19kg. ) 100 Volts AC 50/60Hz or 117 Volts AC, 50/60Hz or 220/240 Volts AC, 50/60Hz, as specified on chassis Outputs: Headphone Output Effects Loop Channels Effects Scoop Dimensions Weight Power Requirements AGX (Automatic Gain Expander) Rocktron's patented AGX system solves the long standing problem encountered by guitar players when using high gain distortion. [. . . ]