Rocktron Utopia B100 Manual do Utilizador

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1010 UP button This button allows you to scroll UP through the available presets. Press the button once to move one preset UP, or press and hold do

114. ConnectionsStandard Connection with a Bass Amplifi er

12Connection in Stereo to Two Bass Amplifi ers.4. Connections...continued...

13Connection to a PA System4. Connections...continued...

14Connection to a Computer4. Connections...continued...

15Connection to a Recording Workstation4. Connections...continued...

165. Operating FormatThe B100 provides 128 stored sounds called presets. The fi rst 64 presets can be changed and saved by the user. The second 64 pr

17UTOPIA B100 Functions and Parameter DescriptionsEach UTOPIA B100 preset is divided up into individual blocks called func-tions (such as "Mixer&

18The fi rst function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT knob is the Global function. The parameters provided in this function affect all pres

19NOTE: If you would like to save any changes made to the GLOBAL PARAMETERS you must STORE them at this time, before leaving the GLOBAL FUNCTION.GLOB

2Your UTOPIA B100 has been designed to comply with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s):

20MIXER FunctionThe next function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise is the Mixer function. The Mixer function parameters are

21The PREAMP function is accessible in all confi gurations. The preamp stage offers 4 channel choices ranging from clean to high gain for maximum susta

22The HUSH® function is accessible in all presets - regardless of the confi guration currently recalled.HUSH is a patented single-ended noise reduction

23SPEAKER EXCITER FunctionThe SPEAKER EXCITER function is included in all presets and provides a realistic approximation of a miked speaker cabinet fo

24COMPRESSOR FunctionThe COMPRESSOR IN/OUT parameter determines whether the compressor is active for the current preset.The COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD param

25WAH-WAH FunctionThe WAH-WAH function is available only in confi gurations which display "WAH" in the confi gura-tion title.The UTOPIA B100 h

26PHASER FunctionThe PHASER function is available only in confi gurations displaying "PHA" in the confi guration title.Phase shifting involves

27FLANGER FunctionThe FLANGER function is available only in confi gurations displaying "FLA" in the confi guration title.Flanging involves spl

28TREMOLO FunctionThe TREMOLO function is available only in confi gurations displaying "TRE" in the confi guration title.The Tremolo effect co

29PITCH SHIFT FunctionThe PITCH SHIFT function is available only in confi gurations displaying "PSH" in the confi guration title.Pitch Shiftin

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30PITCH SHIFT INTERVALSNOTE: There are 5 steps of the parameter adjust control between each of the intervals shown above (each step equals 20 cents).

31CHORUS FunctionThe CHORUS parameter determines whether the Chorus is active or bypassed for the current preset.The LEVEL 1 parameter determines the

32PAN 2 parameter allows you to pan Voice 2 to the left or right channel.The DEPTH 2 parameter adjusts the amount of modulation of the Voice 2 signal.

33DELAY FunctionThe DELAY function is available in all presets.Delay is a reproduction of the input signal, occurring at a prescribed time (usually ex

34The SOURCE 2 parameter is used to select whether the Source 2 input will be the VOICE 2 output from the previous effect in the signal chain or the d

35REVERB FunctionThe REVERB function is available in all presets.Reverb is a multitude of echoes spaced so close together that, to the human ears seem

36PRE, CHS, DL, REV Confi guration(Preamp, Chorus, Delay, Reverb)6. UTOPIA B100 Confi gurations

37FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)GLOBAL OUTP

38FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) via PARAMETER ADJUST) DELAY

39PRE, FLA, DL, REV Confi gurationPreamp, Flanger, Delay, Reverb

41. IntroductionUTOPIA B100 PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SOUND FOR BASS Rocktron’s Utopia B100 Professional Bass Guitar System provides an arsenal of tone an

40FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)GLOBAL OUTP

41FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)DELAY DELA

42 PRE, TRE, DL, REV Confi gurationPreamp, Tremolo, Delay, Reverb

43FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) via PARAMETER ADJUST)GLOBAL OUTPU

44FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)DELAY DELA

45PRE, PSH, DL, REV Confi gurationPreamp, Pitch Shift, Delay, Reverb

46FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)GLOBAL OUTP

47FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)DELAY DELA

48WA, PRE, DL, REV Confi gurationWah Wah, Preamp, Delay, Reverb

49FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)GLOBAL OUTP

5PRECAUTIONSNOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PRO-VIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HAN-DLING. • All

50FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)DELAY DELA

51PHA, PRE, DL, REV Confi gurationPhaser, Preamp, Delay, Reverb

52FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)GLOBAL OUTP

53FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)DELAY DELA

547. Operating the UTOPIA B100Selecting a preset:Step 1 29 PRESET TITLE1There are two ways to select a preset on the UTOPIA B100. You can either t

55Step 1312**** REVERB **** REV DECAY 32Step 3Step 2 REV DECAY 59NOTE: If you have changed a parameter the "STORE" LED will light.

56Storing changed preset parameters:1,3,42While viewing a function or parameter title, press the STORE button to start the store procedure. The displa

57Selecting a confi guration:5213 4,6Step 1To select a new confi guration, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise until the UTOPIA B100 displays "

58Editing a preset title:352,4 1To begin the Title Edit function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise until the UTOPIA B100 displays "TITLE E

59 PARA1 PEDAL VOLUMETurn the PARAMETER SELECT knob for the fi rst parameter of the Controller Assign func-tion. This parameter allows you to

62. Quick Reference

60Step 6Step 7Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise to display the Upper Limit parameter (for PARA 1).Step 8Use the PARAMETER ADJUST knob

61You now must store your changes. If you have made any changes to any parameter, the LED above the "STORE" button will light. Press the S

62PEDAL STATUSThe PEDAL STATUS is for use with the built-in expression pedal. By setting the RUN STAT pa-rameter to ON, the UTOPIA B100 will track

63Step 2Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise to the RUN STAT param-eter.Step 3Step 4Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to select ON for the R

64321Step 1Step 2Step 3The Factory Restore function allows you to restore presets 1-64 that you may have altered to their original condition as shippe

65Step 33412Step 1Step 2Step 4Press the STORE button at this time to initiate the All Restore procedure and erase presets 1-64, replacing them with th

6612Turn the PRESET knob to the preset number you wish to be recalled each time the unit is turned on.Step 2Selecting a Power on Preset: The UTOPIA B

67Specifi cations Maximum Output Level +4 dBu Output Jacks ¼" Left and Right. Headphone Jack 1/8" Stereo (Load I

68Utopia B100 Preset Listing - user presets# Preset Name What it does Pedal Heel Toe1 UTOPIA B100 Clean Volume Volume Off Volume Full On2 B’

69# Preset Name What it does Pedal Heel Toe65 UTOPIA B100 Clean Volume Volume Off Volume Full On66 B’ChorusED Clean with Chorus Volume Vo

7STEP1 Turn ON the UTOPIA B100.STEP 2 Scroll through the presets by pressing the DOWN button. You may also do this by following STEP 3.STEP 3 Scro

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83. UTOPIA B100 Top and Back

91 PRESET SELECT control Turning this knob scrolls through the successive presets. The presets are automatically recalled.2 DISPLAY panel The DISPL