1. المقدمة
The DigiTech DROP is a dedicated polyphonic drop tune pedal designed to alter your guitar's tuning electronically. This pedal allows for pitch shifting from one semitone down to a full octave, eliminating the need to change guitars or retune for different musical requirements. It features a momentary/latching switch for flexible performance control and true bypass circuitry to preserve your tone when the effect is disengaged.
2. انتهى المنتجview
The DigiTech DROP pedal provides a compact solution for pitch shifting. Its intuitive design includes a selector knob for various drop tune intervals and a switch to control the footswitch behavior.
الشكل 1: The DigiTech DROP pedal, shown with its included power supply and two patch cables. The pedal features a red enclosure with a silver faceplate, a large black selector knob, a momentary/latching toggle switch, and a footswitch.
2.1 الضوابط والمؤشرات
- EFFECT SELECTOR KNOB: This knob selects the desired drop tune interval when the effect is active. Settings range from 1 semitone to a full octave, including an octave with dry signal blend.
- MOMENTARY ON/OFF SWITCH: This toggle switch determines the operation mode of the footswitch.
- عند ضبطه على ON, the footswitch acts as a momentary switch. The effect is active only while the footswitch is pressed and held. Releasing the footswitch bypasses the effect.
- عند ضبطه على عن, the footswitch acts as a latching switch. Pressing the footswitch toggles the effect on or off.
- تأثير الصمام: يضيء عند تفعيل التأثير.
- TRUE BYPASS FOOTSWITCH: Engages or bypasses the effect based on the MOMENTARY ON/OFF switch setting.
3. الإعداد
Follow these steps to connect your DigiTech DROP pedal:
- توصيل الطاقة: Connect the included 9VDC power supply to the power input jack on the pedal and then to an appropriate AC outlet.
- اتصال الإدخال: Connect your guitar or the output of a preceding pedal to the IN jack on the DigiTech DROP pedal using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
- اتصال الإخراج: قم بتوصيل خارج jack of the DigiTech DROP pedal to your amplifier or the input of the next pedal in your signal chain using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
الشكل 2: جانب view of the DigiTech DROP pedal, illustrating the 1/4-inch input and output jacks for connecting to other audio equipment.
4. تعليمات التشغيل
Operating the DigiTech DROP pedal involves selecting your desired pitch shift and choosing the footswitch mode.
- Select Drop Interval: تدوير EFFECT SELECTOR KNOB to choose the desired pitch shift setting:
- 1: ينقل إشارة الجيتار إلى الأسفل بنصف نغمة واحدة.
- 2: ينقل إشارة الجيتار إلى الأسفل بثلاثة أنصاف نغمات.
- 3: ينقل إشارة الجيتار إلى الأسفل بثلاثة أنصاف نغمات.
- 4: ينقل إشارة الجيتار إلى الأسفل بثلاثة أنصاف نغمات.
- 5: ينقل إشارة الجيتار إلى الأسفل بثلاثة أنصاف نغمات.
- 6: Transposes guitar signal down 6 semitones (a tritone).
- 7: ينقل إشارة الجيتار إلى الأسفل بثلاثة أنصاف نغمات.
- أكتوبر: Transposes guitar signal down a full octave.
- OCT + DRY: Transposes guitar signal down a full octave and blends it with the original dry signal.
- Choose Footswitch Mode: ضبط MOMENTARY ON/OFF SWITCH إلى أي منهما ON for momentary operation or عن for latching operation.
- Engage/Bypass Effect: اضغط على مفتاح القدم الالتفافية الحقيقي to activate or deactivate the selected drop tune effect according to the chosen footswitch mode. The EFFECT LED will indicate when the effect is active.
5. الصيانة
To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your DigiTech DROP pedal, consider the following maintenance guidelines:
- تنظيف: استخدم قطعة قماش ناعمة وجافة لتنظيف الجزء الخارجي من الدواسة. تجنب استخدام المنظفات الكاشطة أو المذيبات.
- تخزين: قم بتخزين الدواسة في مكان بارد وجاف بعيدًا عن أشعة الشمس المباشرة ودرجات الحرارة القصوى عندما لا تكون قيد الاستخدام.
- مزود الطاقة: Always use the original or a compatible 9VDC power supply. Incorrect power can damage the unit.
- الاتصالات: افحص جميع توصيلات الكابلات بشكل دوري للتأكد من عدم وجود تلف أو تآكل. تأكد من خلو المقابس من الغبار والشوائب.
6. استكشاف الأخطاء وإصلاحها
If you encounter issues with your DigiTech DROP pedal, refer to the following common problems and solutions:
| مشكلة | السبب المحتمل | حل |
|---|---|---|
| لا يصدر أي صوت عند الضغط على الدواسة. | Incorrect cable connections, faulty power supply, effect level set to zero (if applicable). | Verify all cables are securely connected. Ensure the power supply is functioning. Check the EFFECT SELECTOR KNOB setting. |
| Effect LED does not light up. | No power, faulty footswitch. | Ensure the power supply is connected and working. Test the footswitch in both momentary and latching modes. |
| Sound is distorted or unnatural. | Input signal too hot, extreme pitch shift settings, impedance mismatch. | Reduce the output level of the preceding instrument or pedal. Ensure proper impedance matching with other equipment. |
| Momentary switch not working. | MOMENTARY ON/OFF switch set to OFF. | Ensure the MOMENTARY ON/OFF switch is set to the ON position for momentary operation. |
7. المواصفات
- وزن السلعة: 1.38 رطل
- أبعاد المنتج: 10 × 7 × 6 بوصة
- مصدر الطاقة: كهرباء سلكية
- المجلدtage: 9 فولت
- نوع الموصل: 2.1mm barrel plug
- تنسيق الإشارة: التناظرية
- التجاوز الحقيقي: نعم
- Pitch Shift Range: 1 semitone to full octave down
8. ماذا يوجد في الصندوق
The DigiTech DROP pedal package includes:
- DigiTech DROP Compact Polyphonic Drop Tune Pitch Shift Pedal
- مصدر طاقة 9 فولت تيار مستمر
9. الضمان والدعم
For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official DigiTech website or contact their customer service directly. Details regarding product registration and service centers can typically be found on the manufacturer's support pages.
