—__PROCHORUS. INSTRUCTION MANUAL @®RockrRon US. Patent #4538297, other Pats. PendThe Rocktron Prochorus is a professional multi-tap delay chorus stereo processor. Many ambiance, chorusing and random chorusing effects are possible with the Prochorus. Six discrete time delays are independently assignable to either left, right, center (left and right) or off. With 4095 tap assignments and countless control variations, the Prochorus provides a spaciousness and fullness to the signal. The Prochorus also utilizes Rocktron’s unique sweep and random modulation designs, providing pitch shifting similar in sound to a “Harmonizing” type device with extremely pure results. This operating manual will introduce you to the Prochorus and its various functions. After reading this manual carefully, keep it for future reference. PRECAUTIONS: NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING. All warnings on the equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed, Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any openings. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER FROM THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME. DO NOT MAKE ANY INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME DO NOT TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY TIME FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS CAUSING SHOCK HAZARD. VOLTAGE RATINGS: Make sure your AC outlet satisfies the voltage rating to avoid damage to this unit. The back of this unit will be rated one of the following: JAPAN: 100V S0/60Hz US/CANADA: 11SV_ S0/60Hz GERMANY/FRANCE/FINLAND: 220-240V S0/60Hz1Ooo8 Wooo ous ie oe be re wo—yr Oo The Sweep Led indicates the sweep speed. (2). WEEP CONTI Variable The Sweep Control adjusts the speed of the sweep from 0.1Hz to S.0Hz. (3)... MODULATION CONTROL: Variable The Random Sweeping Chorus using RMS detection is a unique Rocktron concept. Random Sweeping means that the clock is being modulated by the envelope of the input signal as sensed by the RMS detection circuit. The response of the RMS detection circuit is adjusted to provide the ultimate randomizing chorus effect. The Modulation Control selects clock modulation from Normal Sweep to Random Sweeping. (4)... DEPTH CONTROL: Variable The Depth Contro! adjusts the amount of modulation of the delayed signal (5)... REGENERATION CONTROL: Vartable The Regeneration Control allows regeneration of the output signal with the input signal from 0% to 100%. (6)... DELAY 1/DELAY 6: Switch The Delay 1/Delay 6 Switch selects the delay to be regenerated as either Delay 1 (Sms delay) or Delay 6 (42ms delay). (7)... LAP_ASSIGNMENT SECTION: Switches The Tap Assignment Section is the heart of the Prochorus. The digitally controlled tap switching design allows each Tap to be summed either to the Left, the Right, the Center, or Off. Each Channel indicates its Tap assignment via the 6 segment led meter for that Channel. The Prochorus allows the user 4095 different Tap Assignments. 2(8)... RIGHT AND LEFT MIX CONTROLS: Variable The Mix Control adjusts the output between the input and the chorused signal for the right and left channels. Full counter-clockwise bypasses all processing. (9)... CLIP LED: The Clip Led indicates +17dB of input signal, and +3 dB of available headroom in the line mode. (10). . CHORUS IN/OUT: Switch The Switch allows In/Out switching of the Prochorus. The switch is bypassed with the use of an optional external footswitch accessible via the rear panel (11)... CHORUS IN/OUT LED: The Led indicates In/Out switching of the Prochorus switch or of an optional external footswitch. (12). . POWER ON/OFF: Switch The Switch provides power On/Off for the unit, NOTE: READ PRECAUTIONS, BASIC OPERATIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS BEFORE TURNING THE POWER ON. (13). The Led indicates power On/Off.l N in (1)... INPUT JACK. The Input Jack is a standard 1/4" mono jack which accepts input. both in live and instrument mode. Read the Input Specifications to determine the maximum input level. Failure to do so will overdrive the unit and may damage the internal circuitry. (2)... CHORUS IN/OUT FOOTSWITCH JACK: This standard 1/4" mono jack is provided for switching the Prochorus In/Out by the use of an external optional footswitch. The use of the external footswitch renders the front panel In/Out switch non-functional NOTE: THE FOOTSWITCHES ARE OPTIONAL AND MAY BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY AT ANY ROCKTRON DEALER. (3)... RIGHT. The Right and Left Output Jacks consist of two standard 1/4” mono jacks for the Left and Right Outputs. (4), i T IT The Line/Instrument Switch allows for the output to be selected at either Line or Instrument level. Read Specifications and Applications for further information. (5)... POWER CORD: NOTE: VERIFY THAT YOUR AC WALL OUTLET’S VOLTAGE RATING MATCHES THAT OF THE UNIT. This cord ts provided to connect the unit to your AC wall outlet. DO NOT RUN THIS UNIT FROM CAR BATTERIES OR ANY OTHER EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE.CONNECTIONS AND APPLICATIONS Make the appropriate connections as shown below. (Make a habit of turning ON the power of the Prochorus before turning on the power of the output amplifier or mixing board, etc.) 27272] 2] 2] 212 8|o]ololololo 8|8/o]s|o]olo ololsfelololo 818 18|8]o]o/o slolo}olololo Slofofolololo 0|s/ololslolo Mixing Board ° oF : oF (00000000000 00000000000 Q 2 amps o@s0.6 0 Of! 90000800000 If using only one amp, use either output and assign taps desired to that output. 5OPERATION. The basic operation for the Prochorus has been divided into different categories. In order to obtain the best performance from your unit, read and understand each of them. 8 8@ SWEEP: The Rocktron sweep circuit is not the usual sine or triangle wave modulation commonly used in most chorus units. The Prochorus proprietary sweep generates a waveform to produce a smooth pitch shift while the delay time is modulated. This produces a more desirable chorus effect. The Sweep Control adjusts the speed of the sweep from 0.1Hz to 5.0H2. MODULATION: The Prochorus is the first chorus unit to offer RMS controlled random chorusing. This is excellent for realistic doubling effects and departs from the common sweeping chorus effect. The Modulation Control selects clock modulation from normal ‘sweep to random sweeping. Random sweeping means that the clock 1s being modulated by the envelope of the input signal as sensed by the RMS detection circuit. The response of the RMS detection circuit is adjusted to provide the ultimate randomizing chorus effect. DEPTH: The Depth Control adjusts the amount of modulation of the delayed signal. » g The Regeneration Control allows regeneration of the output signal with the input signal from 0% to 100%. The Regeneration Switch selects regeneration of Tap 1 (Sms delay), or Tap 6 (42ms delay). 6nan 0) 70) ao BONO 0 =e 895339 DELAY TAP ASSIGNMENT: The Tap Assignment section is the heart of the Prochorus. Digitally controlled Tap switching allows each tap to be summed left, right, centered, or off. The Tap assignment is indicated via the 12 segment tap assignment meter. The Tap Assignment section is equipped with POR (Power on Reset). Hitting the tap | switch (located underneath the right and left tap 1 leds) once assigns tap | (Sms) to right channel, as indicated by tap 1 right assign Led. Hitting the switch again assigns it left. Hitting the switch a third and fourth time assigns the tap centered and off respectively. The assignment of the delays will determine the stereo image Produced by the Prochorus. For the widest stereo image, assign the extremes of the delay to different channels. For example: assign delay | to right and delay 2 to left for the widest possible stereo effect. Assigning delays 1 and 2 right and 5 and 6 left also produces a very broad image. Assigning adjacent taps to opposite channels will narrow the stereo imaging. Due to the fact that there are approximately 4095 possible assignments, they can not all be listed here. Thus, it is recommended that the user determine their preferred settings. The Right and Left Mix Controls adjust the output between the input signal and the chorused signal. Full counter-clockwise will not mix any of the processed signal in with the original input signal. JP LED: The Clip Led indicates +17dB of signal level or +3dB of headroom.Oo Fa FOOTSWITCH, The back panel of the Prochorus provides a mono footswitch jack for In/Out switching of the Prochorus. One single function footswitch is needed. Footswitches are optional and can be purchased at your nearest Rocktron Dealer. The front panel In/Out switch is non-functional when the unit is under external footswitch controlANPUT. Input Impedance Max, Input Input Jack DYNAMIC RANGE FREQUENCY RESPONSE LEVEL DETECTION SWEEP RATE MODULATION ‘AP ASSIGNMENT Delay 1 Delay 2 Delay 3 Delay 4 Delay 5 Delay 6 OUTPUT Output Impedance Max. Output Level Output Jacks POWER REQUIREMENTS: DIMENSIONS. 470K ohms +20dBv 1/4" Mono 900B 20Hz to ISKHz +1dB RMS. VAR. from 0.1 to SHZ Adjustable from sweep to random Sms ems 1Sms 22ms 35ms 42ms Less than 100 ohms +20dBv 1/4" Mono 110/120 VAC @ S0/60HZ 19° X6"X 1 3/4"MAINTENANCE This unit 1s designed to provide years of trouble-free service but requires careful handling. To maintain this unit in proper working condition read the Safety Instructions. If any problem 1s encountered do not return the unit to your Dealer. Rocktron will accept full responsibility or all warranty repairs WARRANTY All parts and workmanship of this Rocktron product are fully guaranteed to be free of defects under normal use and service for a period of THREE years from date of purchase. The warranty will remain in effect until the original expiration date, regardiess of whether or not the product is re-sold in the interim. It is not required that you fill out a form for warranty registration. We would, however, recommend that the dated proof of purchase be retained throughout the warranty period. Any damage resulting from mis-use or failure to follow instructions and precautions as stated in the product manual will void this warranty. Should this Rocktron product require repair, Rocktron will assume responsibility for repair service. Do not return the product to the dealer. Simply repack the unit, sending along a description of the problem to: Rocktron Corporation, 1633 Star Batt Drive, Rochester, MI 48309. All Shipping charges must be fully prepaid. This warranty is void if the original Serial Number has been altered or removed, or if this unit has been altered in any way. 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