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DigiTech RP200 Modeling Guitar Processor
Introduction
Getting Acquainted
Congratulations on your purchase of the RP200. You now have the flexibility, and power to
produce sonic creations never before thought possible. Although the RP200 is so user friendly
you may not even need to read this manual, we recommend that you become better acquainted
with us, and what we have to offer by going through this User's Guide with your RP200 in front
of you. It is your key to unlocking the potential within the RP200.
Included Items
Before you get started, please make sure that the following items have been included:
- RP200
- PS0913B Power Supply
- User's Guide
- Warranty Card
The utmost care was taken while your RP200 was being manufactured. Everything should be
included and in perfect working order. If anything is missing, contact the factory at once. Please
help us become acquainted with you and your needs by completing your warranty card. It is your
safeguard should a problem arise with your RP200.
A Guided Tour of the RP200
The Front Panel
1. Footswitches
These 2 Footswitches are used to select Presets, access the Tuner, or bypass
the RP200.The Footswitch on the right will increase,and the Footswitch on
the left will decrease the selected Preset. Pressing both Footswitches together
will bypass the currently selected Preset. Pressing and holding both
Footswitches will access the Tuner.
2. Parameter Knobs
The Parameter knobs perform various functions depending on which
mode is currently active in the RP200. In performance mode, these knobs
control the Amp Type, Gain, and Master Level. In Edit mode, these knobs
adjust the Parameter values listed directly above each knob for the
selected effect.In Rhythm Trainer,these knobs control the Pattern,Tempo,
and Level. In Tuner mode, these knobs are used to select the desired
tuning reference.
3. Select Button
This button is used to enter the Edit mode, and to select individual effects to
be edited. Successive presses of this button will advance through all available
Effects.
4. Rhythm
The Rhythm button is used to turn on and off the Rhythm Trainer drum loop.When
the Rhythm feature is active, the Rhythm LED lights and the selected drum pattern
plays continuously.
5. Matrix
The matrix provides information regarding the current Preset, and Parameter edit
functions. In performance mode, the LEDs running down the left side of the Matrix
will provide a visual indication of which effects are in use for the currently selected
Preset. In Edit mode, 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. Display
The Display provides information for different functions depending on the mode
that has been selected. In Performance mode, the Display will show the currently
selected Preset name and number. In Edit mode, the Display will show the name and
value of the parameter being adjusted. In Tuner mode, the Display will show the
note played.
7. Store
The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user Presets.
8. Expression Pedal
The Expression Pedal adjusts RP200's Volume or the assigned Effect
Parameter in real time. Almost every Parameter is available for
Expression Pedal control.
Rear Panel
1. Input
Connect your instrument to this jack.
2. Jam-A-Long
Connect the stereo output of a tape or CD player to this 1/8" stereo TRS jack
for rehearsing with your favorite pre-recorded material.
3. Output
This is a stereo TRS jack. Connect from this jack to the input of a single amplifier for
mono applications, or use a TRS stereo "Y" cord to connect to the inputs of 2
amplifiers for stereo applications.
4. Headphones
Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8" jack.
5. Power Input
Connect only the DigiTech PS0913B power supply to this jack.
Getting Started
Making Connections
There are several different connection options available with the RP200. Before connecting the
RP200, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RP200 is turned off.There is no
power switch on the RP200.To turn the RP200 on or off, simply connect or disconnect the
included PS0913B power supply from the Power Jack to an AC outlet.
Mono Operation
Connect your guitar to the Input of the RP200. Connect a single mono instrument cable from
the Stereo Output of the RP200 to the instrument input or effect return on your amplifier, or
to the line input of a power amp.
Stereo Operation
For stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the RP200. Connect a TRS stereo "Y"
cord to the RP200's Stereo Output. Connect one end of the "Y" cord to the input of one
amplifier, channel of a mixer, or power amp. Connect the second end of the "Y" cord to a second
amplifier, second channel of a mixer, or power amp. If connecting to a mixing console, set the pan
controls of the mixer hard left and right in order to retain stereo separation and be sure to
engage the RP200's Cabinet Emulator. See page 18 for more on selecting the Cabinet Emulator.
NOTE: When using a guitar amp, it may be best to connect the guitar to the input of the RP200
and the Output of the RP200 to the effect return of the amplifier.
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).Then follow the
steps listed below.
- Turn the amp volume all the way down.
- Connect the plug of the PS0913B power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the
RP200.
- Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an AC outlet.
- Turn the power of your amplifier(s) to the on position and adjust the volume(s)to a normal
playing level.
- Gradually increase the RP200's Master Level to achieve the desired volume.
About the RP200
The Presets
Presets are named and numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the RP200.
Presets are recalled with the Footswitches. The active effects in each Preset will be indicated by
the lighted LEDs in the Effect Matrix.The RP200 comes with 40 User Presets (Presets 1-40) and
40 Factory Presets (Presets 41-80).The User Presets are locations where your creations may be
stored.The Factory Presets will not allow you to store any changes to them.From the factory,
the 40 User Presets are exact duplicates of the 40 Factory Presets.This allows you to create
your own Presets without the worry of losing any of the sounds that came with the RP200.
Performance Mode
When you first apply power to the RP200, it will power up in Performance mode. Performance
mode provides access to all of the Presets within the RP200 via the Up and Down
Footswitches. The Parameter 1 (left) knob will adjust the Amp Type, the Parameter 2
(middle) knob will select the Amp Gain (distortion), and the Parameter 3 (right) knob will
adjust the Master Level (volume).
Bypass Mode
The RP200 Presets can be bypassed for a clean,unprocessed guitar tone.To bypass the RP200,
press both Footswitches simultaneously.The Display will read Bypass indicating the Preset is
bypassed. Pressing either Footswitch will exit Bypass and return the RP200 to the last Preset
used.
Tuner Mode
The Tuner in the RP200 allows you to quickly tune or check the tuning on your guitar. Enter
Tuner mode by pressing and holding both Footswitches simultaneously.The Display will briefly
show TUNER indicating that you are in Tuner mode. To begin tuning, play a note on your guitar
(a harmonic at the 12th fret usually works best).The Display shows the note being played.The
Matrix LEDs indicate whether you are sharp or flat.The top 4 Red LEDs indicate the note is
sharp and should be tuned down.The bottom 4 Red LEDs indicate the note is flat and should be
tuned up.The center Green LED indicates the note is in tune. The output is muted in Tuner
mode.The Expression Pedal will unmute the output allowing signal to be heard while tuning. Exit
tuner mode by pressing either Footswitch.
In Tuner mode, you can change your tuning reference.The default factory setting is A=440 Hz.
(displayed as A=440). Rotating the Parameter 1 knob will select alternate dropped tunings.
Alternate tunings are A=Ab (displayed as A=Ab), A=G (displayed as A=G), and A=Gb
(displayed as A=Gb).The display window will briefly flash the currently selected tuning
preference.
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