User Manual DNAfx GiT Mobile Multi Effects Unit
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 4 DNAfx GiT Mobile Multi Effects Unit 9 Plug and pin assignments................................................................................................................... 26 10 Protecting the environment..............................................................................................................
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General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto].
General information 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for sound processing of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is con‐ sidered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Features 3 Features Special features of the device: n n n n n n n n n 12 DNAfx GiT Mobile Multi Effects Unit Direct connection to the electric guitar with a 1/4" rotatable jack plug 14 amp modelings 14 different high-quality digital effects Five Tone/EQ Settings USB-C port for audio recordings and charging the unit Headphones output, designed as 1/4" jack socket Bluetooth® 5.
Starting up 4 Starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. 4.
Starting up If the battery housing is damaged small amounts of the electrolyte may leak out. If this should happen, seal the lithium battery in airtight packaging and wipe up the traces of electrolyte using absorbent paper towels. You must wear protective rubber gloves when doing so. Clean your hands and the affected surface thoroughly with cold water. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements OFF ) AMP TONE EFX ö # $ % & ON 5 ' ( * + DNAfx GiT Mobile 1 [AMP] Button to call up the amp modeling models 2 [TONE] Button to call up the timbre of the amp modeling models 3 [EFX] Button to call up the digital effects of the amp modeling models DNAfx GiT Mobile Multi Effects Unit 15
Connections and operating elements 4 Button to toggle between the menu items and to decrease a value 5 Button to toggle between the menu items and to increase a value 6 1/4" jack plug for connection to the instrument 7 Control to adjust the instrument signal volume. 8 / [ON] / [OFF] Main switch Set the switch to [ON] to switch on the unit. The status LED lights up. Set the switch to to enable the Bluetooth® function for the audio playback. Set the switch to [OFF] to switch off the unit.
Operating 6 Operating Turn the volume control counter-clockwise to set the volume to minimum. Switch on the unit and adjust the volume as required. 6.1 Selecting the amp modeling model 1. Press [AMP] to call up the amp modeling models. 2. Press or to toggle between the 14 different the amp modeling models. ð The LED [AMP] lights up in the corresponding colour (see Ä ‘AMP’ on page 21). 3. Press and hold [AMP] to confirm the selection.
Operating 6.2 Selecting timbre 1. Press [TONE] to enable the timbre of the selected amp modeling model. 2. Press or to toggle between the five different timbres. ð The LED [TONE] lights up in the corresponding colour (see Ä ‘TONE’ on page 22). 3. 18 DNAfx GiT Mobile Multi Effects Unit Press and hold [AMP] to confirm the selection.
Operating 6.3 Selecting digital effects 1. Press [EFX] to enable the effect of the selected amp modeling model. 2. Press or to toggle between the 14 different effects. ð The LED [EFX] lights up in the corresponding colour (see Ä ‘EFX’ on page 23). 3. Press again [EFX] to confirm the selected effect. 4. Press 5. The LED or to set the parameters of the selected effects from 1…10 as desired. or lights up in the corresponding colour: Button Colour Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6.
Operating 6.4 USB audio The unit can be used as USB-C audio interface with support for DAWs in Windows® and MAC. Windows® users have to install ASIO drivers to achieve low-latency recording and monitoring. 6.5 Bluetooth® audio 20 DNAfx GiT Mobile Multi Effects Unit 1. Set the main switch to to enable the Bluetooth® function for the audio playback. 2. Open the Bluetooth® list of your device to be paired and select ‘DNAfx GiT Mobile’ . 3. Accept the connection. 4.
Amps and effects list 7 Amps and effects list AMP Number LED colour Name Template/description 1 US DOUBLE Clean Fender® 65 Twin Reverb 2 US DELUXE Clean Fender® 65 Deluxe Reverb 3 ACOUSTIC SIM Acoustic guitar simulation 4 SONIC DRIVE Fender® Super Sonic 5 US 59 BASS Fender® 59 Bassman 6 DOCTOR WRECK DR.
Amps and effects list Number LED colour Name Template/description 13 SOLDIER 100 DS Soldano® SLO 100 14 5153 Crunch EVH® 5150 III All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used as reference for the effect types in this user manual.
Amps and effects list EFX Number LED colour Name 1 Room Reverb 2 Hall Reverb 3 Church Reverb 4 Plate Reverb 5 Spring Reverb 6 Mod Reverb 7 Slapback Delay 8 Tape Dly+Hall 9 Reverse Dly+ModReverb 10 PingPong Dly+Church 11 Chorus+Hall 12 Phaser+Church 13 Flanger+Plate 14 Tremolo+ModReverb DNAfx GiT Mobile Multi Effects Unit 23
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Input connections Power supply/USB audio USB-C socket Output connections Instrument 1/4" jack socket Headphones 3.5 mm phone socket Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V Operating voltage 3.7 V Battery / rechargeable battery Battery type Lithium-ion Voltage 3.7 V Capacity 720 mAh Charging time in the device 2.5 h Operating time approx. 4 h Frequency range 2402 MHz … 2480 MHz Max.
Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Effect type Headphone amplifier Number of control channels 1 Volume control per channel yes Number of inputs 1 Rack format No DNAfx GiT Mobile Multi Effects Unit 25
Plug and pin assignments 9 Plug and pin assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Plug and pin assignments Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) 1 Signal (left) 2 Signal (right) 3 Ground, shielding DNAfx GiT Mobile Multi Effects Unit 27
Protecting the environment 10 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
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