DigiTech RP155 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor User Manual

1. Уводзіны

The DigiTech RP155 is a versatile guitar multi-effects processor designed to provide a wide array of amplifier models, cabinet simulations, stompboxes, and effects. This unit integrates a built-in 20-second looper, 60 high-quality drum patterns, and USB audio streaming capabilities, allowing for direct recording to a computer. This manual will guide you through the features and functions of your RP155, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

2. Інструкцыі па тэхніцы бяспекі

Please read and understand these safety instructions before operating the DigiTech RP155. Retain this manual for future reference.

• крыніца харчавання: Выкарыстоўвайце толькі пазначаны адаптар сілкавання. Няправільная гучнасцьtage можа пашкодзіць прыладу і ануляваць гарантыю.
• Вада і вільгаць: Do not expose the unit to rain, moisture, or any liquids. If liquid enters the unit, disconnect power immediately and contact customer support.
• Крыніцы цяпла: Трымайце прыладу далей ад крыніц цяпла, такіх як радыятары, абагравальнікі, пліты або іншыя прыборы, якія выпрацоўваюць цяпло.
• Вентыляцыя: Забяспечце належную вентыляцыю. Не блакуйце вентыляцыйныя адтуліны.
• Абслугоўванне: Не спрабуйце абслугоўваць прыладу самастойна. Звяртайцеся па любыя паслугі па абслугоўванні да кваліфікаванага персаналу.
• Уборка: Чысціце толькі сухой анучай. Не выкарыстоўвайце вадкія і аэразольныя ачышчальнікі.

3. Змесціва ўпакоўкі

Пераканайцеся, што ваш пакет змяшчае наступныя элементы:

• DigiTech RP155 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor
• Адаптар сілкавання
• Кіраўніцтва карыстальніка (гэты дакумент)

Note: A USB cable is not typically included and may need to be purchased separately for computer connectivity.

4. Прадукт скончыўсяview

The DigiTech RP155 features a robust design with intuitive controls for guitarists.

4.1 Элементы кіравання пярэдняй панэлі

Выява 1: Спераду view of the DigiTech RP155, showing the display, control knobs, and footswitches.

The front panel provides access to the main display, control knobs, and footswitches for navigating presets and engaging effects.

• Дысплей: Shows current preset number, effect parameters, and tuner information.
• Ручкі кіравання: Used for adjusting parameters within effects and amp мадэлі.
• Нажныя пераключальнікі: Allow for stepping through presets, engaging the looper, and activating the tuner.
• Кнопка рэдагавання: Accesses the parameter editing mode.
• Looper Button: Activates the 20-second looper function.
• Кнопка абходу: Engages or disengages the effects processing.

4.2 Злучэнні задняй панэлі

Малюнак 2: ззаду view of the DigiTech RP155, displaying input, output, USB, and power connections.

The rear panel houses all necessary input and output jacks for connecting your guitar, amplifier, headphones, and computer.

• УХОД: 1/4-inch mono jack for connecting your guitar.
• AMP/MIXER Switch: Optimizes output for either a guitar amplifier or a mixing console/headphones.
• LEFT (Mono) OUTPUT: 1/4-inch jack for connecting to an amplifier or mixer. Use this for mono output.
• ПРАВЫ ВЫХОД: 1/4-inch jack for stereo output when connecting to two amplifiers or a stereo mixer.
• Выхад на слухаўку: 1/8-inch stereo jack for private practice.
• КАНТРОЛЬ У: Jack for an optional external expression pedal (not included).
• USB: Type B USB port for connecting to a computer for recording and using the X-Edit software.
• 9VAC 1.3A: Power input jack for the included AC adapter.

5. Пачатак працы: Налада

Follow these steps to set up your DigiTech RP155 for the first time.

5.1 Падключэнне харчавання

1. Connect the included 9VAC power adapter to the 9 В пераменнага току 1.3 А jack on the rear panel of the RP155.
2. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet. The unit will power on automatically as there is no dedicated on/off switch.

5.2 Аўдыё злучэння

1. Падключыце гітару да УВОД jack on the rear panel using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
2. Да Ampпадпітка: Падключыце LEFT (Mono) OUTPUT jack to the input of your guitar amplifier. Set the AMP/МІКШЭР switch to the 'AMPпазіцыя.
3. To a Mixer/PA System: Падключыце LEFT (Mono) OUTPUT (і ПРАВЫ ВЫХОД for stereo) to the inputs of your mixer or PA system. Set the AMP/МІКШЭР switch to the 'MIXER' position.
4. Навушнікі: For silent practice, connect stereo headphones to the ВЫХОД НАВУШНІКАЎ jack. The AMP/МІКШЭР switch should be in the 'MIXER' position for optimal headphone sound.

5.3 USB Connection (for Computer)

1. Connect a USB cable (Type A to Type B, not included) from the USB port on the RP155 to an available USB port on your computer.
2. Install the necessary drivers and the DigiTech X-Edit software from the official DigiTech website. This software allows for advanced preset editing and firmware updates.

6. Operating the RP155

This section details the primary functions and features of your RP155.

6.1 Асноўная навігацыя і прэсеты

• Выбар прэсетаў: Use the left and right footswitches to scroll through the 100 available presets (50 factory, 50 user). The display will show the preset number.
• Adjusting Master Volume: Выкарыстоўвайце спецыяльна адведзены МАЙСТРАЎНЫ РЫВЕНЬ knob to control the overall output volume of the unit.
• Абход: Націсніце БАПАС footswitch to toggle between the active effect chain and a dry, unprocessed signal.

6.2 Editing Effects and Amps

The RP155 allows for detailed editing of its 83 amps, cabinets, stompboxes, and effects.

1. Націсніце РЭДАГАВАЦЬ button to enter editing mode.
2. Use the control knobs to navigate through effect modules and adjust parameters. The display will show the current parameter and its value.
3. After making changes, press and hold the КРАМА button (often combined with another control) to save your edited preset to a user location.

For a more intuitive editing experience, connect the RP155 to your computer and use the DigiTech X-Edit software. This graphical interface simplifies parameter adjustments and preset management.

6.3 Using the Looper

The RP155 includes a 20-second looper for creating and layering guitar phrases.

1. Націсніце ЛУПЕР button to activate the looper function.
2. The footswitches will now control record, play, and overdub functions. Refer to the on-screen indicators for current looper status.
3. To exit looper mode, press the ЛУПЕР кнопку зноў.

6.4 Using the Drum Machine

The RP155 features 60 high-quality drum patterns for practice and songwriting.

1. Знайдзіце БАРАБАНЫ section on the front panel.
2. Use the associated knob to select a drum pattern and adjust its tempo and volume.
3. The drum machine can be used independently or alongside your guitar effects.

6.5 Chromatic Tuner

A built-in chromatic tuner allows for accurate guitar tuning.

• To activate the tuner, typically press and hold both footswitches simultaneously.
• Play a single note on your guitar. The display will indicate the note and whether it is sharp or flat.
• Adjust your guitar's tuning until the display shows the note as in tune.
• To exit the tuner, press either footswitch.

6.6 USB Audio Streaming

The USB connection allows the RP155 to function as an audio interface for your computer.

• Once connected via USB and drivers are installed, the RP155 will appear as an audio input/output device in your computer's sound settings.
• You can record your guitar directly into a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software with the RP155's processed sound.
• The RP155 can also play back audio from your computer through its outputs, allowing you to play along with tracks.

7. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

Proper care will ensure the longevity and reliable performance of your RP155.

• Уборка: Для чысткі вонкавых паверхняў прылады выкарыстоўвайце мяккую сухую тканіну. Пазбягайце выкарыстання абразіўных ачышчальнікаў або растваральнікаў.
• захоўванне: When not in use, store the RP155 in a dry, cool environment, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
• Абнаўленні прашыўкі: Periodically check the official DigiTech website for firmware updates. Updates can be installed via the USB connection using the X-Edit software.

8. Выпраўленне непаладак

If you encounter issues with your RP155, refer to the following common problems and solutions.

• Няма гуку:
  • Ensure the power adapter is securely connected and the unit is powered on.
  • Праверце ўсе аўдыёкабелі на надзейнасць падключэння.
  • Праверце МАЙСТРАЎНЫ РЫВЕНЬ ручка павернута ўверх.
  • Пацвердзіце AMP/МІКШЭР switch is set correctly for your output device.
  • If using headphones, ensure they are fully plugged in and the volume is adjusted.
• Distorted or Unwanted Sound:
  • Check your guitar's volume and tone controls.
  • Adjust the input level on the RP155 (if available, or reduce guitar output).
  • Review the current preset's effect parameters, especially gain and distortion settings.
  • Забяспечце AMP/МІКШЭР switch is correctly set. Using 'MIXER' into a guitar amp can cause unwanted coloration.
• Праблемы з падключэннем USB:
  • Пераканайцеся, што кабель USB надзейна падключаны з абодвух канцоў.
  • Verify that the correct USB drivers are installed on your computer. These can be found on the DigiTech support webсайт.
  • Паспрабуйце іншы USB-порт на вашым кампутары або іншы USB-кабель.
  • Restart your computer and the RP155.
• Footswitches Not Responding:
  • Пераканайцеся, што прылада ўключана.
  • If in a specific mode (e.g., Looper or Tuner), the footswitches may have different functions. Exit these modes to return to preset navigation.

If problems persist, contact DigiTech customer support for further assistance.

9. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

10. Інфармацыя аб гарантыі

DigiTech products are designed for reliability and performance. For detailed warranty information, including terms, conditions, and registration, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official DigiTech webсайт. Захоўвайце пацвярджэнне пакупкі для прэтэнзій па гарантыі.

11. Падтрымка кліентаў

For additional assistance, technical support, or to download the latest drivers and X-Edit software, please visit the official DigiTech support webсайт:

www.digitech.com/support

You may also find helpful resources, FAQs, and community forums on the DigiTech webсайт.