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DIGITAL EFFECTS MODULE

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for PPVERB16

Page 1: ...DIGITAL EFFECTS MODULE OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...tions This chapter explains how to connect the DEP to an instrument mixing console or an amplifier Chapter 3 Overview of Programs A summary of the 16 programs in the DEP including the function of the Adjust knob Chapter 4 Description of Controls An explanation of all connectors and knobs on the DEP Use this chapter as a quick reference guide when searching for specific information Chapter 5 Troubl...

Page 3: ...ortion Crosstalk Number of Channels Format Maximum Level Output Impedance Input LEFT MONO RIGHT Output LEFT RIGHT BYPASS Power Processor Speed Internal processing resolution Factory Preset Programs ROM Factory Variations for each Preset Program ROM Delay memory Reverb effects Delay effects Pitch effects Dimensions Weight A D converter D A converter Controls Indicators Input Number of Channels Form...

Page 4: ... is powered on Sound is distorted Red Input LED is lit Sound is excessively noisy Green Input LED barely is lit No audio is heard Hum or noise from output Unit does not respond to front panel controls Solution Turn the Mix control to the left or press the Bypass Footswitch Turn the Output control to the right Try plugging the unit into another power jack or different audio cables Check that the po...

Page 5: ...ereo Connect two 1 4 phone cords to the LEFT MONO RIGHT INPUTS of the DEP from a stereo source and two 1 4 phone cords from the LEFT MONO RIGHT OUTPUTS of the DEP to a stereo amplification system or two mixer inputs If connecting to a mixing console s aux sends returns you will want to turn the MIX knob fully clockwise so that the DEP outputs only wet effected signal 0 10 0 0 10 10 FROM INSTRUMENT...

Page 6: ...overed under your warranty Front Panel Input Level Mix Level Output Level Signal Clip LED Program Select Knob Variations Knob Rear Panel Power A A A A A A A 15 Powering Up After making your connections turn on the system s power using this procedure Have all connections been made correctly Are the volume controls of the amplifier or mixer turned down Insert the Power jack into the POWER input on t...

Page 7: ...from the signal wiring In rare instances the DEP itself may pick up noise fields generated by other equipment such as large power amplifiers in this case move the DEP until the noise goes away a Rack Mounting The most secure mounting is on a universal rack shelf available from various rack manufacturers or your music dealer The DEP s height conforms to single space ounting and up to three DEPs may...

Page 8: ...ovides from the power line minimizes all forms of interference spikes noise etc Line Conditioners and Protectors a Pitch Based Effects 5 Programs Pitch based effects alter the pitch and delay of a signal in various ways to produce layered timbres that are more complex than the original signal Some of these effects are achieved by splitting the signal into at least two parts effecting the pitch of ...

Page 9: ...ine lead and background vocals A warmer variation of the previous program great for adding sustain on acoustic guitar andstrings The reverb decay determines how long the reverb will sound before it dies away Turning up the reverb decay will have the effect of increasing the room s size Generally classical jazz and ballad styles will use longer decay times than up tempo rock or dance music ReverbEf...

Page 10: ...t all of the audio cables are in good working order Cables with a detached gro und wire will cause a very loud hum D Keep all cables as short as possible especially in unbalanced circuits If the basic experiments don t uncover the source of the problem consult your dealer or technician trained in proper studio grounding techniques In some cases a star grounding scheme must be used with the mixer a...

Page 11: ...ing a cue headphone or monitor mix and post fader sends for effects units Typically if a mixer has more than two sends per channel 4 6 or 8 perhaps the first two sends are reserved for the cue sends while the remaining sends are used to feed effects such as the DEP Connect the DEP using post fader sends so that when you fade a channel out its effects will fade also Using a mixer s aux sends allows...

Page 12: ... or levels are unpred ictable as in a live show leave yourself additional headroom by turning the input level down a bit more 5 Depending on the input sensitivity of the mixer s channels or Aux Returns the OUTPUT knob of the DEP should be set somewhere between 2 00 and fully clockwise 5 00 6 Turn up the AUX RETURN level until you get the desired level of effect in the mix The one control in the ch...

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