DFX256 Digital Effects Processor CONTENTS
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1. PHONIC REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 10 AC 10V IN INLET The supplied AC Adapter is plugged into this con nector 11 FOOTSWITCH This is a 1 4 stereo phone jack If a foot switch is connected to this jack you can use your foot to switch the effect mute on off bypass PHONIC DIGITAL EFFECT PROCESSOR SERIAL NUMBER POWER AC 10V O WWW PHONIC COM 12 OUTPUT LEFT amp RIGHT There are 1 4 phone jacks which connect to devic es such as the effects returns on a mixing console or power amplifier inputs 13 INPUT LEFT MONO amp RIGHT There are 1 4 phone jacks which connect to sourc es such as the effects sends of mixing consoles For mono application use the Left Mono input INPUT L MONO ZA RIS i WARNING SHOCK DO Ni DFX256 PRESET PROGRAMS DFX256 EFFECT 1 ROOM 7 Segment LED REV TIME EFFECT 2 HALL 7 Segment LED Hall HALL REV TIME EE ATA A 6e 185 Mm EES 5 5 7 7 8 3 25 9 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 PHONIC PREDELAY HI RATIO DRY WET 40 05 so 25k om oo 06 o 18K 0 100 095 382 ok 0 100 100 7100 09 o 63 0 00 09 092 0 0 0 0 K 0 100 100 K o co N 3 2 9 8 AH 0 1 o 19k 0 100 os o sk 0 100 1 500 20k 0 100 0 100 098 o 56K 0 100 O os 22 67 om 22 1 o f 106k 000 25 096 0 475k2. WARRANTY INFORMATION Phonic stands behind every product we make with a no hassles warranty Warranty coverage may be extended depending on your region Phonic Corporation warrants this product for a minimum of one year from the original date of purchase against defects in material and workman ship under use as instructed by the user s manual Phonic at its option shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it for any warranty service No returns or repairs will be accepted without a proper RMA number return merchandise authorization In order to keep this warranty in effect the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the instructions accom panying this warranty Any tempering of the product or attempts of self repair voids all warranty This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident misuse abuse or negligence This warranty is valid only if the product was purchased new from an authorized Phonic dealer distributor For complete warranty policy information please visit http www phonic com CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT We encourage you to visit our online help at http www phonic com help There you can find answers to frequently asked questions tech tips driver downloads returns instruction and other helpful information We make every effort to answer your questions within one business
3. To take full ad vantage of the DFX256 s functions and enjoy a longand trouble free use please read thisuser s manualcarefully and keep it for future ref erence FEATURES 256 effect programs available Programs include reverb delay flanger chorus tap delay tremolo phaser pan effects and com binations 32 40 bit digital signal processing plus 24 bit AD DA conversions True stereo reverb Easy to read 3 digit LED display Compact 1U rack mount dimensions Foot SW Jacks allow the user of a footswitch to mute the effect Auto bypass when power is off Signal and clip LEDs easy setup of the optimum input level A professional quality digital reverb designed for musical instruments recording and sound rein forcement GETTING STARTED Check the AC voltage before connecting the plug Choose the main supply for the sound sys tem with care Do not share sockets or earthing with light dimmers Run audio cables separately from dimmer wir ing using balanced lines wherever possible If necessary cross audio and lighting cables at 90 right angles to minimize the possibility of inter ference Keep unbalanced cabling as short as possible Check your cables regularly and label each end for easy identification Before switching on the main power keep all output rotary faders all the way down to prevent damage or excessive noise caused by bad level adjustment wrong wiring defective cables or bad connections
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5. 000 1 1 5 0 2 10 15 PREDELAY HI RATIO DRY WET o ek o 100 40 f 098 o 15k 0 100 48 0 98 KETI 20 0 83 0 425k 0 100 25 0 99 o0 224k 0 100 100 07 o 6 7K 0 100 0 100 08 85 125K 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 85 0o sk 0 100 0 97 0 8 0 sk 100 FE EE 0 100 3 4 2 4 0 0 85 0 0 75 PHONIC EFFECT 3 PLATE 7 Segment LED Plate PLATE REV TIME PREDELAY HI RATIO HPF LPF DRY WET 3 1 os o 1 625 20x 0 100 a 20x o 100 0 038 AA 2 1 o 125k 0100 se 4 09 12 098 o 125k 0 100 O o o7 5 1 10 1 IE 0 38 e 12 25 1 20 zik 0100 3 7 13 3 1 o 20K 0 100 40 8 18 30 098 80 125k 0 100 esi 9 2 1 1 67 2k 0 100 a n 26 180 097 o 15k 0 100 44 12 275 30 098 o 4 25K 0 100 0 4 os o 1 625 20x 0 100 i na 3 5 0829 o ak 0 100 r 15 338 098 o 16k 0 100 48 16 38 20 085 o 14k 04100 EFFECT 4 DELAY 1 ST 7 Segment LED E i DELAY gt L DELAY R DELAY C DELAY FB DELAY EI 016 oos 00 004 2 mma Stes 3a ows f o 0 o Dr coi Ee Se so ls Lo o o oi __ 8 DFX256 DFX256 EFFECT 5 DEALY 2 MONO 7 Segment LED a EFFECT 6 CHORUS 7 Segment LED dE Pp OT 2 3 4 5 E PHONIC P
6. Always turn on the DFX256 PRO before the power amplifier turn off the DFX256 after turn ing off the amplifier Always turn off the unit before connecting or dis connecting the unit to the power source Never use any solvents to clean the unit Clean it with a soft dry cloth DFX256 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 INPUT LEVEL CONTROL The input level control sets the level going into the DFX256 You should set the level so that Peak indi cators only flash RED occasionally 2 MIX DRY WET CONTROL This control sets the balance between the unaffect ed signal coming through the inputs and the effects being generated by the DFX256 i e the balance of wet effect and dry no effect sounds By keeping the Mix somewhere in the center a blend of dry and wet signal can be achieved 3 EFFECT MODES CHART This chart shows you what 256 effect modes are in the DFX256 4 LED DISPLAY This 7 segment display indicates the current effect program in Program mode When the display shows the letter C flashing this means either the right or left input signals are too high and should be re duced 5 PROGRAM SELECT KNOB Turning this control will allow users to preview the different digital effects Pushing it in will load the pre set If this control is not pushed within a few seconds of changing the effect the DFX256 will automatically revert back to the previously loaded effect When this control is held down for a few se
7. DFX256 Digital Effects Processor 256 DIGITAL EFFECTS PHONIC DFX256 DIGITAL EFFECT PROCESSOR 097 12 FLANGER 193 208 FLANGER REV 113 128 PHASER 209 224 PHASER REV 129 144 PAN 225 240 TRENOLO REV 145 150 TRENDID 241 252 SPECIAL EFX 161 176 DELAY REY 253 256 GATED REV 081 096 CHORUS 117 192 CHORUS REV IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Warning the user shall not place this apparatus in the confined area during the operation so that the mains switch can be easily accessible a SS ON 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions before operating this apparatus Keep these instructions for future reference Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation Follow all instructions provided in this document Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur Clean only with dry cloth Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners Unplug this apparatus before cleaning Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including ampli
8. HONIC EFFECT 7 FLANGER 7 Segment LED E m 103 ot 105 16 107 ws C 7 EFFECT 8 PHASER Phaser LANSER PHASER PER DELAY ESE E os Lae ES EM 0 30 re di 4 E EEE ELAY teo o PHASE HE o DFX256 DFX256 PHONIC EFFECT 9 PAN 7 Segment LED Pan PAN SPEED DEPTH TYPE C o JI ea eae EH CE TME COCO E JE KII EI ET I d I Ja Cm LR EO HM HH EHL a e et ES E IIE EHI RS AAA AAA A A REA xx E OH KA ET EFFECT 10 TREMOLO 7 Segment LED Tremolo TREMOLO SPEED DEPTH 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 ce EEE E pm I KUI mil II A AA A O AA Dodi JE AAA ESS Se JOS Sie XX pm O e A Sos e Se a 0 SSS EE e SS Sos ssd ai E 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PHONIC EFFECT 11 DELAY REV 7 Segment LED Delay Rev PELAYIREY DELAY 1 REV ETE te ec EFFECT 12 CHORUS REV 7 Segment LED arene aen onus per A ROOM1 ter PAM ON ia ee Cs jose ps pane DFX256 DFX256 EFFECT 13 FLANGER REV 7 Segment LED FlangertRev FLANGER REV FLANGER REV po vas room ss es pe TTTI EES EE 835 0 TELL de lee IT ez ea cer ES Re O ea p 20 a EFFECT 14 PHASER REV 7 Segment LED Phaser Rey PHASER REV PHASER REV 209 1 1 room 20 2 room 214 6 6 Rooms OETI 5 fo saga ge Hate PHONIC PHONIC EFFECT 15 TREMO
9. LO REV KE Tremolo Rev _ TREMOLO REV REV TREMOLO 26 2 room 2 227 3 ROOM 3 228 4 ROOM2 4 29 5 ROOM4 5 230 6 Rooms 6 232 8 Hats 8 amp 8 233 9 Hais 9 EFFECT 16 SPECIAL EFX 7 Segment LED Stones seere 246 6 TREMOLO 6 FLANGE 11 248 8 PHASERS FLANGE 9 249 9 PHASER 5 TREMOLO 12 EFFECT 17 GATED REV 7 Segment LED Gated Rev GATED REV THRESHOLD ATTACK RELEASE REV 0 0 20 ET P 20 amooo om o 2 REES LAT HALL 15 DFX256 PHONIC SAMPLE CONNECTIONS ONE MONO CORD IN ONE MONO CORD OUT to an amplification system or mixer input INSTRUMENT OF TO MIXING CONSOLE OR AMPLIFIER EFFECTS SEND power E aciov M WWW PHONIC COM ONE MONO CORD IN TWO MONO CORDS OUT to a stereo amplifier or two mixer inputs INSTRUMENT OF TO MIXING CONSOLE OR AMPLIFIER EFFECTS SEND WWW PHONIC COM TWO MONO CORDS IN AND OUT to a stereo amplifier or two mixer inputs This can be stereo signal in out or mono signal in out INSTRUMENT OF EFFECTS SEND TO MIXING CONSOLE OR AMPLIFIER A CAUTION A WWW PHONIC COM DFX256 15 PHONIC 16 SPECIFICATIONS E DFX256 Frequency Response Dynamic Range AD DA DSP processing Sampling rate Maximum Input Level Residual Noise T H D Input Number of Channel Nominal Level Impedance 20Hz 20kHz 90dB 24 bit 32 40 bi
10. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead svmbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that mav be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat ing and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanving the appliance WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified mav result in hazardous radiation exposure DFX256 Digital Effects Processor USER S MANUAL CONTENTS INTRODUCTION siria 4 FEATURES iaia a ta 4 GETTING STARTED acicate 4 CHANNEL SETUP rela aaa 5 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION cioe fia 6 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION scrl k la a ea 6 PRESET PROGRAMS ella BA na 7 SAMPLE CONNECTIONS serrano cai 15 SPECIFICATIONS nanan aa ta ua 16 Phonic reserves the right to improve or alter any information suppied within this document without prior notice V1 1 JUN 23 2006 PHONIC INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Phonic DFX256 digital reverberator The DFX256 is a high quality and easy to use stereo digital reverberator
11. conds the digi tal effects b will be bypassed Holding it down again will reactivate the effects When selecting the Tap Delay effect T1 T6 pushing the Program Select control will allow users to adjust the delay time The time between the final two presses will be calculated and used as the delay time O PHONIC DFX256 DFX256 PHONIC 6 OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL This rotary control sets the level going to the amplifier or mixer from the output of the DFX256 7 POWER SWITCH This switch turns the power of the DFX256 on off When the power is off the DFX256 will be in signal bypass position automatically i e this feature allows the direct signal to pass through the DFX256 even when the power is not switched on 8 SIGNAL INDICATORS These 2 small LED indicators located within the digital effect display show when either the left or right inputs are receiving a signal the left LED indicates when the left input is receiving a signal the right indicates when the right receives a signal When the LCD display above these indicators flashes C the signal in the left or right channel is excessive ie clip and should be reduced to keep the audio s integrity 9 LOAD INDICATOR This small LED indicator located within the digital ef fect display will flash when users are previewing dif ferent effects when turning the program select knob When a new program is loaded this LED will stop flashing
12. fiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in anv wav such as power supplv cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normallv or has been dropped CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO
13. t 44 1kHz OdB lt 80dB 20Hz 20kHz lt 05 typical 2 phone jack 20dB 20k ohms mono 10k ohms Output Number of Channel Nominal Level Impedance Effect Programs 2 phone jack 20dB 600 ohms ROOM HALL PLATE DELAY 1 stereo DELAY 2 mono CHORUS FLANGER PHASER PAN TREMOLO DELAY REV CHORUS REV FLANGER REV PHASER REV TREMOLO REV SPECIAL EFX GATED REV TAP DELAY Front Panel Controls Input level Mix dry wet Program select Output level Power Sw Real Panel Jack 2 Input phone jacks 2 Output phone jacks foot Sw phone jack DC jack Dimensions WxHxD Net Weight 19 x1 75 x4 2 483 x 44 x 107mm 1U 2 64 Ibs 1 2 kg The specifications are subject to change without notice DFX256 TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PHONIC GEAR AND ACCESSORIES To purchase Phonic gear and optional accessories contact any authorized Phonic distributor For a list of Phonic distributors please visit our website at www phonic com and click on Get Gear You may also contact Phonic directly and we will assist you in locating a distributor near you SERVICE AND REPAIR Phonic has over 100 service centers worldwide For replacement parts service and repairs please contact the Phonic distributor in your country Phonic does not release service manuals to consumers and advice users to not attempt any self repairs as doing so voids all warranties You can locate a dealer near you at www phonic com
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