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Action

Control(s) 

Manipulated

Instructions

Adjust Level or 

Manually Fade In/Out

LEVEL

1. Adjust the LEVEL control to alter the direct guitar 

vs. delayed signal levels or to manually fade delay 
signals in and out. 

NOTE: Delays will continue to repeat-hold under the 
hood until the TAILS switch is turned OFF and the effect 
is bypassed, the REPEATS knob is lowered to disable 
the Repeat Hold feature, or the DELAY TYPE SELECTOR 
knob is changed.

Automatic 

Fade Out

REPEATS/

TAILS/

FOOTSWITCH

•  To cause a delay signal to fade out automatically, 

lower the REPEATS knob into the delay repeats 
range. This will cause the Repeat Hold feature to be 
disabled and the delays will then repeat as long as 
dictated by the REPEATS knob setting (the further 
counter-clockwise you turn the REPEATS knob, the 
faster the fade out will be). 

•  Another option is to set the TAILS switch ON, enable 

bypass with the FOOTSWITCH, lower the REPEATS 
knob to disable Repeat Hold, then play over top the 
repeating delays as they fade out.

Stop Abruptly and 

Clear Delay Repeats

TAILS/

FOOTSWITCH/

DELAY TYPE 

SELECTOR

•  To abruptly stop and clear the delay repeats, bypass 

the effect (LED off) and set the TAILS switch to OFF 
or change the DELAY TYPE SELECTOR knob

NOTE: Performing the above actions will cause the 
delay repeats to be lost.

Using the Obscura’s controls as previously described will yield a dizzying array of otherwise obscure 
altered delays that can be modified in real-time to create an extremely dynamic and interesting 
performance.

Summary of Contents for Obscura

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product In no event shall DigiTech or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of th...

Page 3: ...Footswitch the LED will light when the effect is enabled Adjust the LEVEL control to mix in the amount of delay effect Select the desired delay type with the DELAY TYPE selector knob Adjust the TIME a...

Page 4: ...proper power supply for your area s mains line voltage See Specifications on page 14 for power supply model information The Obscura can only be powered using the external power supply 3 DelayType Sel...

Page 5: ...urns the effect on and off The Footswitch is also used for tapping in the delay time when using the Tap Tempo feature see Tap Tempo on page 8 for further information on using this feature 10 Output 2...

Page 6: ...ake all audio connections to the Obscura as shown in Tap Tempo on page 8 3 Connect the appropriate Harman power supply not included to the POWER input connector and connect the other end to an availab...

Page 7: ...al Use only unbalancedTS instrument cables for audio connections Amp 2 Amp 1 Amplifier Effects Loop Setup Amp IN FX RTN OUT 1 MONO OUT IN 1 MONO FX SND Use only unbalancedTS instrument cables for audi...

Page 8: ...6 EXAMPLE SETTINGS Try these settings to get started Get Out Of MyWay DarkWobbly Lead Dirty Pulse Backwards SaturatedTape...

Page 9: ...on OfThe Ocean Oscillating Play Part Then Engage Repeat Hold Play Part Then Engage Repeat Hold Play Part Then Engage Repeat Hold Dark Stalker Oscillating Tar Pit Oscillating Play Part Then Engage Repe...

Page 10: ...e TIME knob can be used to set the multiplier value of eighth note dotted eighth note quarter note triplet and quarter note 1 1 tap ratio A flashing green LED indicates eighth note multiplier is selec...

Page 11: ...y to discover the musical application that s the fun part To use the Repeat Hold feature 1 Set the REPEATS knob somewhere below the 3 o clock position 2 Make sure the effect is enabled using the FOOTS...

Page 12: ...Turning the TIME knob while in the Tap Tempo mode alters the delay by changing the subdivision note values see Tap Tempo on page 8 Manipulate Tone Create Build Up or Runaway TONE Increase the TONE kno...

Page 13: ...e delays will then repeat as long as dictated by the REPEATS knob setting the further counter clockwise you turn the REPEATS knob the faster the fade out will be Another option is to set the TAILS swi...

Page 14: ...signed to attach to the surfaces found on most commercial pedalboards StompLock keeps your settings where you want them Hook and loop Pedalboard Pad To attach the Pedalboard Pad do the following 1 Pee...

Page 15: ...s you see your settings To place the StompLock over the pedal knobs 1 Set the knobs to your preferred settings 2 Orient the StompLock so that it lines up with the knobs and gently push it over the top...

Page 16: ...off True hardwire bypass with Tails switch off Outputs Output Impedance Effect on 1 k Effect off 1 k with Tails switch on Effect off True hardwire bypass with Tails switch off Physical Dimensions 4 4...

Page 17: ...PHONE 801 566 8800 WEB digitech com SUPPORT digitech com en US support Obscura Owner s Manual Rev A 2015 Harman All rights reserved DigiTech is a registered trademark of Harman...

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