BOSS DD-20 Giga Delay Guitar Pedal Instruction Manual

Introduzione

The BOSS DD-20 Digital Delay is a high-performance guitar pedal designed to provide a wide range of delay effects with extensive user control. It features a maximum delay time of up to 23 seconds and offers 11 distinct delay modes, including classic and innovative options. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your DD-20 pedal.

Caratteristiche principali:

• Up to 23 seconds of delay time, the longest available in a compact pedal.
• 11 versatile delay modes, including Analog, Tape, Standard, Dual, Pan, Smooth, Modulate, Warp, Twist, Reverse, and Sound-on-Sound (SOS).
• Memory function to store and recall up to four user-defined settings.
• Tap Tempo functionality for real-time synchronization of delay time.
• Intuitive push-button knob for fine or coarse adjustments of delay parameters.

Controlli finitiview

The DD-20 features a comprehensive set of controls for precise sound shaping. Familiarize yourself with each element to unlock the pedal's full potential.

Figura 1: in alto view of the BOSS DD-20 Giga Delay Guitar Pedal, showing all knobs, switches, and display.

Controlli del pannello frontale:

• Manopola E.LEVEL: Adjusts the overall effect level (volume) of the delay sound.
• Manopola F.BACK: Controls the feedback (number of repeats) of the delay.
• Manopola TONE: Adjusts the tone of the delay repeats.
• Selettore MODALITÀ: Rotary switch to select one of the 11 delay modes.
• DELAY TIME Knob: Sets the delay time. This is a push-button knob allowing for fine or coarse adjustments.
• DISPLAY: Shows the current delay time in seconds and other relevant information.
• MANUAL 1-4/WRITE/SELECT Buttons: Used for memory selection, writing presets, and selecting tap tempo subdivisions.
• Interruttore a pedale ON/OFF: Activates or bypasses the delay effect.
• Pedale MEMORY/TAP: Recalls stored memories or sets the delay time via tap tempo.

Impostare

1. Collegamento elettrico: Connect a 9V DC power adapter (BOSS PSA series recommended) to the DC IN jack. Alternatively, the pedal can be powered by six AA batteries.
2. Connessione di ingresso: Connect your guitar or other instrument to the INPUT A (MONO) jack. For stereo input, connect to both INPUT A and INPUT B.
3. Connessione di uscita: Connect the OUTPUT A (MONO) jack to your amplifier or next effect pedal. For stereo output, connect both OUTPUT A and OUTPUT B to two separate amplificatori o canali.
4. Controllo esterno (facoltativo): An external footswitch (e.g., BOSS FS-5U) can be connected to the CTL PEDAL TYPE/TEMPO TYPE jack for additional control over tap tempo or other functions.

Istruzioni per l'uso

Selecting Delay Modes:

Girare il MODALITÀ knob to select your desired delay type. The DD-20 offers a diverse range of modes:

• STANDARD: Cancella ritardo digitale.
• ANALOGICO: Caldo, vinotage suono ritardato analogico.
• NASTRO: Emulates classic tape echo units.
• DOPPIO: Two independent delays for complex rhythmic patterns.
• PADELLA: Delay repeats pan between left and right outputs (stereo output required).
• LISCIO: A new mode offering a soft, ambient delay.
• MODULARE: Delay with modulation for chorus-like effects.
• ORDITO: Creates a unique, swelling delay effect.
• INTRECCIARE: A new mode for radical, pitch-shifting delay effects.
• INVERSIONE: Plays delay repeats in reverse.
• SOS (Sound-on-Sound): Allows for sound-on-sound recording (looping).

Regolazione del tempo di ritardo:

• Controllo della manopola: Girare il TEMPO DI RITARDO knob to set the delay time. Pressing the knob allows for switching between fine and coarse adjustment modes.
• Tocca Tempo: Tocca il MEMORIA/RUBINETTO footswitch two or more times in rhythm to set the delay time. The display will show the set time.

Saving and Recalling Memories:

The DD-20 can store up to four custom settings (Memories 1-4) plus a Manual setting.

• Salvare: Adjust the pedal to your desired settings. Press and hold the SCRIVERE button until the display flashes, then select the memory location (1-4) using the corresponding button. Press SCRIVERE di nuovo per confermare.
• Richiamare: Premere il tasto MEMORIA/RUBINETTO footswitch to cycle through the stored memories (1-4) and the Manual setting.

Manutenzione

• Pulizia: Per pulire il pedale, utilizzare un panno morbido e asciutto. Evitare detergenti abrasivi o solventi.
• Sostituzione della batteria: When the CHECK indicator dims or the sound becomes distorted, replace the batteries. Ensure the pedal is turned off before replacing batteries.
• Magazzinaggio: Conservare il pedale in un luogo asciutto e fresco, lontano dalla luce solare diretta e da temperature estreme.

Risoluzione dei problemi

Specifiche

• Modello: DD-20 Digital Delay
• Marca: CAPO
• Livello di ingresso nominale: -20 dBu
• Impedenza di ingresso: 1 MΩ
• Livello di uscita nominale: -20 dBu
• Impedenza di uscita: 1 kohm
• Impedenza di carico consigliata: 10 k ohm o superiore
• Tempo di ritardo: Da 1 ms a 23 secondi
• Memoria: 4 User Memories + Manual
• Alimentazione elettrica: DC 9V (AC adapter or 6x AA batteries)
• Assorbimento di corrente: 200mA
• Dimensioni: 173 (W) x 158 (D) x 57 (H) mm (6-13/16 x 6-1/4 x 2-1/4 inches)
• Peso: 1.2 kg (2 lbs 11 oz) (including batteries)

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