Rocktron Utopia G200 Bedienungsanleitung

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10 Press the UP button once to move one preset bank up or press and hold down the button to auto-scroll UP. Note that once you have reached your d

113. UTOPIA G200 Top and Back Panels...continued...18 OUTPUT LEFT/MONO jack This 1/4" jack provides the left output of the UTOPIA G200. T

124. ConnectionsStandard Connection with a Guitar Amplifier

13Connection in Stereo to Two Guitar Amplifiers.4. Connections...continued...

14Connection to a PA System4. Connections...continued...

15Connection to a Computer4. Connections...continued...

16Connection to a Recording Workstation4. Connections...continued...

174. Connections...continued...Connection Using an Outboard Effect and MIDI

184. Connections...continued...Connection for MIDI IN from a Computer with MIDI Utility Program

194. Connections...continued...Connection for MIDI OUT to Computer with MIDI Utility Program

2Your UTOPIA G200 has been designed to comply with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s):

205. Operating FormatThe G200 provides 128 stored sounds called presets. Any of the 128 presets can be called up at any time via the PRESET knob, or

216. UTOPIA G200 Functions and Parameter DescriptionsEach UTOPIA G200 preset is divided up into individual blocks called func-tions (such as "Mi

22The first function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT knob is the Global function. The parameters provided in this function affect all prese

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

24The VARIAC ADJUST parameter adjusts the level at which the preamp stage in the UTOPIA G200 begins to distort. A Variac is a voltage attenuating devi

25The HUSH® function is accessible in all presets - regardless of the configuration currently recalled.HUSH is a patented single-ended noise reduction

266. SPEAKER SIMULATOR FunctionThe SPEAKER Simulator function is included in all presets and provides a realistic approximation of a miked speaker cab

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

286. WAH-WAH FunctionThe WAH-WAH function is available only in configurations which display "WAH" in the configura-tion title.The UTOPIA G200

296. PHASER FunctionThe PHASER function is available only in configurations displaying "PHA" in the configuration title.Phase shifting involve

3CONTENTS1. Introduction 42. Quick Reference 63. UTOPIA G200 Top and Back Panels 84. Con

306. MODULATION EFX FunctionUsing the parameter adjust knob you can select one of the following MODULA-TION EFFECT: CHORUS FLANGER TREMOLO

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

32The LEVEL 2 parameter determines the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1PAN 2 parameter allows you to pan Voice 2 to the left or right channel.

336. FLANGER FunctionThe FLANGER function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Function.Flanging involves splitting the input si

346. TREMOLO FunctionThe TREMOLO function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Function.The Tremolo effect continuously varies t

356. PITCH SHIFT FunctionThe PITCH SHIFT function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Func-tion.Pitch Shifting is used to chang

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

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

38The 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

396. TAP QUANTIZING FunctionSelect Sixteen, Eighth, Triplet, Quarter, Half, Whole or NONE for Delay 1Select Sixteen, Eighth, Triplet, Quarter, Half, W

41. IntroductionUTOPIA G200 PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SOUND FOR GUITAR Rocktron’s Utopia G200 Professional Guitar System provides an arsenal of tone and e

406. REVERB FunctionReverb is a multitude of echoes spaced so close together that, to the human ears seem as a single continuous sound. These echoes

41WITH CHORUS, FLANGER AND PITCH SHIFT MODULATION EFFECTS7. UTOPIA G200 Block Diagrams

42WITH TREMOLOMODULATION EFFECTCOMPWAHPRE-EQ7. UTOPIA G200 Blocks

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

44FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)MODULATION MODUL

45FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) via PARAMETER ADJUST) TAP QUAN

468. Operating the UTOPIA G200When in PRESET MODE the LEDs will be lit "GREEN" and the display will show the following:Top line of display w

478. Selecting a preset:1There are two ways to select a preset on the UTOPIA G200. You can either turn the PRESET knob to the desired preset you wish

488. Preset Banks:The Utopia G200 has 43 banks of 3 presets each (note that there is no preset "0" or preset "129") for a total of

49Step 1312Step 3Step 2NOTE: If you have changed a parameter the "STORE" LED will light. The change(s) that you made will not be stored un

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

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

51Step 4If you would like to copy the title - press the store button. The display will briefly flash "STORED" and return to PRESET MODE. If

528. Operation ModeThe Utopia G200 has two OPERATION MODES - Preset and 2nd. When in Preset mode you can select any preset you would like in the vari

531,32 4Step 2Step 3Step 4* * * F l a n g e r * * * *f l a n g e r i n* m O D U L A T I O N e f x ** * C H O R U S

54Step 2 c*Step 1Enter the turner mode by pressing the 2nd button and then the MUTE/TUNER button number 2.You will notice the MUT

55Here is a note that is slightly below C (i.e. slightly flat) c *FLAT SHARPStep 3As you tune the string, the displayed

56The MIDI IN in the Utopia G200 will allow you to update your G200 with new presets directly from a computer using any MIDI interface device. Follow

57The G200 can receive MIDI commands from other MIDI transmitting devices. In order for this func-tion to operate properly, the G200's MIDI rece

58The G200 can transmit MIDI commands to other MIDI receiving devices. You must however assign a MIDI Transmit channel in order to do so. In the nex

59 PROG CH TX ON, MAP, OFF DEFAULT = OFF 1 -TX-PC→ 127 [PROGRAM TRANSMIT MAP]Note: The TRANSMIT CHANNEL must be assigned found in MID

62. Quick Reference

60Any or all of the G200's presets may be dumped to another G200, a sequencer or MIDI utility program using a PC MIDI interface to create a ( .sy

61Step 6To BULK DUMP all presets to another G200 or upload them to a Sequencer orComputer using a PC Midi interface along with a MIDI Utility program,

62To make adjustment to the PEDAL CONTROLLERS follow these steps:8. Pedal Controllers3,5,7,9 122,4,6,8,10 1The "Pedal Controllers" function

63Step 1To access the Pedal Controller function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise to "PEDAL CONTROLERS".p e d a l c o n t r o l e r

64Step 6Step 7Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise to display the Upper Limit parameter (for PARA 1).Step 8Use the PARAMETER ADJUST knob

65Step 10Step 11To make changes to the second Pedal Controller turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob clockwise one click. Repeat steps 3-10 to make changes

668. PEDAL STATUSThe PEDAL STATUS is for use with the built-in expression pedal. By setting the RUN STAT pa-rameter to ON, the UTOPIA G200 will trac

67Step 2Step 3Step 4Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to select ON for the RUN STAT parameter.Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise to the IP

68Step 5You now must store your changes. If you have made any changes to any parameter, the LED above the "STORE" button will light. Press

69Step 1To access the FOOT SW MAPPING function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise to "FOOT SW MAPPING".The "FOOT SW MAPPING"

7STEP 1 Turn ON the UTOPIA G200.STEP 2 Select your desired preset by pressing any button 1-3 to select presets. You may also do this by following S

708. Foot SW Mapping (Footswitch Mapping) continued...Step 4Use the PARAMETER SELECT knob to access the TOGGLE channel selectionfor either Clean, Te

7132 1Step 1Step 2Step 3The Factory Restore function allows you to restore presets 1-64 that you may have altered to their original condition as shipp

72Step 33412Step 1Step 2Step 4Press the STORE button at this time to initiate the All Restore procedure and erase presets 1-128, replacing them with t

738. Title Edit Function:3 52,4 1To begin the Title Edit function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise until the UTOPIA G200 displays "TITLE

74To edit the next character in the next position, turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise. The flashing box will move to the next character

751 2Turn the PRESET knob to the preset number you wish to be recalled each time the unit is turned on.Step 28. Selecting a Power on Preset: The UTOP

76Specifications Maximum Output Level +4 dBu Output Jacks ¼" Left and Right. Headphone Jack 1/8" Stereo (Load

7710. Utopia G200 Preset Listing# Preset Name What it does Pedal Heel Toe1 Utopia Rocks Scorch Distortion w/Delay Volume Zero Volume Full V

7810. Utopia G200 Preset Listing# Preset Name What it does Pedal Heel Toe65 Utopia Rocks Scorch Distortion w/Delay Volume Zero Volume Full V

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83. UTOPIA G200 Top and Back Panels

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91 PRESET SELECT control Turning this knob scrolls through the successive presets. 2 DISPLAY panel The DISPLAY shows the preset names, functi