1 – Starting out with your DP-02/DP-02CF

Features of the DP-02/DP-02CF

This section explains the features of the DP-02 and DP-02CF.

Top panel

1ASSIGN (A,B) and ON/OFF keys

The ASSIGN (A,B) keys assign the input signals through the INPUT A or B to the tracks (1 to 8). (See “Assigning inputs” on page 23.)

The ON/OFF keys are used with the SHIFT key to turn the INPUT (A,B) on or off. When the input is set to on, the indicator next to the key lights up. When off, the indicator is unlit.

2OL indicators

The indicator lights when the input signal is too high.

3LEVEL controls

Use this knob to adjust the INPUT (A,B) signal.

4PHANTOM key

This key provides the phantom power (+48 V) to the XLR input jacks (INPUT A,B). The phantom power is not supplied to the 1/4 phone jacks.

5INPUT MODE key and the indicators

Use this key to select the MONO X 2 or STEREO modes (see “The INPUT MODE key” on page 13 for details).

6EFFECT key / A B key (DP-02 only)

Pressing the EFFECT key brings up the MULTI EFFECTscreen.

The A B key is used with the SHIFT key to select the input signal (INPUT A or B) which the internal multi- effects is used with (see “Multi-effect” in chapter 4 “DP-02 Appendix” on page 59). When INPUT A is selected, the indicator next to A letter lights up. When INPUT B is selected, the indicator next to B letter lights up. When both indicators are unlit, neither of the inputs are not selected.

7PHONES control

Adjusts the headphone volume.

8MASTER / PLAY key

Pressing MASTER key alone turns the master recording mode on or off. When on, this key flashes.

With the SHIFT key, PLAY (MASTER) key is used to turn on or off the master playback mode. When on, this key lights up (see “Mastering” on page 27).

9BOUNCE key

Turns Bounce mode on or off. When on, this key lights up.

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