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borroway
Copper Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/09/2008 : 21:31:29
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I have a DD-2 and when I first connect up the leads to input and output and then press the pedal to engage no light comes on. If I hold down the pedal for 5 seconds and release the light comes on and it works perfect. When I then press to turn off and then press again to turn on it's instant like all my other pedals. Any ideas or is this the way this pedal is supposed to be on initial set-up. ????
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pedals 4 pv
Platinum Member
Canada
1351 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2008 : 21:56:26
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Hi borroway, welcome to the forum. I think this is normal, my DSD-2, RV-3 and DD-5 all do it. |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2008 : 05:25:50
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welcome to the forum..... possibly it's some sort of 'start up' thing in these pedals as the DSD-2 and the RV-2/3 were some of the earliest 'frontline' boss digital effects if memory serves.... ........... |
Edited by - FRANZONI on 06/10/2008 05:31:12 |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2008 : 09:19:05
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Hi borroway
Welcome to the forum from Australia.
The delay is normal for a DD-2.
Most people think it's a fault, some even think they have bought a faulty pedal/
Regards Dr. Bob |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2008 : 09:23:58
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| You shouldn't need to hold down the pedal for 5 seconds though. Waiting 5 seconds before switching it on normally should be fine. Do you need to keep your foot down for that long for it to work? |
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sp-1
Platinum Member
Germany
1454 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2008 : 09:50:34
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Hi borroway
Welcome to the forum from Australia.
The delay is normal for a DD-2.
Most people think it's a fault, some even think they have bought a faulty pedal/
Regards Dr. Bob
So you are saying I shouldn't have beaten the guy up, who sold me his RV-3  |
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Sixbladeknife
Bronze Member
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Posted - 06/10/2008 : 11:16:05
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| Sometimes my ss/long dash CE-2 also does this. But I don't have to hold it down for 5 seconds- it just takes a second push then seems to engage/disengage w/ no problems... |
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bossFan
Bronze Member
Portugal
97 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2008 : 12:00:33
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Originally posted by borroway
I have a DD-2 and when I first connect up the leads to input and output and then press the pedal to engage no light comes on....
I have an HR-2 that does the opposite.
When i connect the power,the LED stays on for a couple of seconds, and i press the pedal but the light does not go off.
I believe it a thing that all first generation digital pedals have. |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2008 : 12:36:55
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Here's a quote from the DD-2 manual that may clarify things:
By muting circuit system, no effect works for about 5 seconds after the unit is powered on.
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stinkfoot
Silver Member
Sweden
181 Posts |
Posted - 06/14/2008 : 01:49:45
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Ah - engrish at its finest...
But yes - this is normal for a DD-2 (and a host of other digital pedals). On powerup, it will take a few seconds before the pedal is ready to go. Holding the switch down during that period isn't required, and doesn't speed things up - just plug the power in, wait a few seconds (possibly there are other pedals to mess with for a few seconds?  ) and then step on the DD-2 to activate it.
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john frusciante fan
Copper Member
Australia
3 Posts |
Posted - 06/14/2008 : 13:15:37
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Originally posted by pedals 4 pv
Hi borroway, welcome to the forum. I think this is normal, my DSD-2, RV-3 and DD-5 all do it.
I have the opposite problem. When ever i put a lead into the guitar input the LED comes on automatically. All though i think this is meant to happen it does get annoying sometimes. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 06/14/2008 : 16:55:52
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Hi john frusciante fan
Welcome to the forum from another Aussie.
What part of Oz are you in, if you don't mind me asking?
Regards Dr. Bob |
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borroway
Copper Member
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
Posted - 06/14/2008 : 17:35:46
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| Thanks to all for the fast responses regarding my DD-2 power on query. |
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DD-2 not engaging when pressed at first
