Donner Arena 2000 Multi-Effect Guitar Pedal AMP Processor User Manual

Donner Arena 2000 Multi-Effect Guitar Pedal AMP Processor

FEATURES

• FVACM (Forward Analog Virtual Circuit Modeling) Technology 150 Presets (50 Banks x 3 Presets)
• 80 Hiwes Amp Models.
• 50 Built-in Cab IR Models + 50 Slots for Loading 3rd Part IRs
• IR Length: 23.2ms
• A total of 278 Effects
• Moveable Effects Blocks for Flexible Signal Routing
• Multi-Function Ctl and Expression Pedals ensure unlimited control possibilities.
• Buin Drum Machine with 40 Patterns, and 60s Looper with Reversed/Double
  Spoed/Half Speed
• USB Audio/Recording supports recording dry and effect signals simultaneously © MIDI IN for External Switching Devices
• Computer Software for Tone Editing, Backup, and Firmware Update, Mobile App for Bluetooth wireless Tone Editing.

PRECUATIONS

• Please read the following in detail first before the operation.
• Please use the AC adapter that supplies 9V DC to this product.
• Please turn off the power supply and pull out the power cord when the product is not in use for an extended period of time.
• Make sure that the power is off when connecting or disconnecting the power cord.
• Please do not disassemble or modify this product so as to avoid the danger of fire and electric shock.
• Do not clean the product with thinners, alcohol, or similar chemicals to avoid discoloration.
• Donner is not responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device.

OVERVIEW

1. XLR Output LIR Jacks: Balanced stereo main outputs.
2. GNDILIFT Switch: For controlling whether the XLR balanced output is grounded.
3. USB-C Jack: USB Type C connector for connecting to the computer for USB audio, tone editing, backups, firmware upgrades, and IR import.
4. Headphone Jack: 118″ stereo output interface for connecting headphones.
5. AUXIN Jack: 16″ stereo external audio Input connector.
6. EXP2 External Pedal Jack: Connect an external expression pedal with a 14” stereo
   TRS cable or a dual Hootswitch pedal.
7. Output LIR Jacks: 1/4″ TS unbalanced stereo outputs. To use a onesignal, just plug in the L output.
8. Input Jack: 14° TS mono high impedance Input for uiarbass.
9. IDI IN Jack: pin MIDI IN input or receiving MIDI control messages.
10. Power Switch: Turn on the power.
11. OC IN Jack: Use a DC regulated power adaptor, 500mA GG
12. Tieline Buckle: Used 0 tl the power adaptor to prevent the power cable from falling.
13. Output Volume Knob: Control the volume of the 14° unbalanced outputs.
14. XLR Volume Knob: Control the volume of the XLR balanced outputs.
15. Parameter Knob 1-6: Used to adjust effect parameters.
16. LD Display 3.5-inch TFT color screen (320 X 480 pixels).
17. Value Knob: Prassablo knob for navigating the menu and adjusting the parameters
18. AY Button: “HOME” function. Pressing for return to the HOME screen (preset page).
19. “5 Button: “BACK: function. For oiling the current operation of returning {0 the
    previous menu.
20. Page Button: Used for affect modules for the tum pages.
21. Store Button: Press the button for storing presets.
22. @ system Button: Press the button to enter the system menu for global setups.
23. Effect Blocks Button: Turn off the effect blocks, or click on he blacks for effect editing.
24. Drum Button: Press the button to enter the drum machine interface.
25. EXP Button: Press the button to set the expression pedal functions (EXPUEXP2).
26. Tuner Button: Press the button to enter the tuner interface. |
27. Loop Button: Press the button to enter the looper interface.
28. CTRL Button: Press the button to st the CTRL functions. Output Button: Press the button 0 sot f Cab Sim oft fs assigned to XLR and 1/4″ outputs.Headphone Volume Knob: Control the volume of the headphone output,
29. Footswitch A: With RGB light indicator, corresponding to the function indicated in the screen, defaults to switch the preset of the group Ain
30. Footswitch B: With RGB light circ, corresponding to he function indicated in the screen, defaults to switch the preset of group B in his Bark.
31. Footswitch C: With RGB light crcl, corresponding to the function indication soon. Dofaul sto switch the proset of group C in his Bark,
32. EXP Pedal: For controlling the defined parameters in real time
33. EXP Pedal: For controlling the defined parameters in real-time

OPERATION

Making Connections

Cautions: There are several different connection options available with the Arena2000.

1. Before connecting the Arena2000, make sure that the volume knobs of OUTPUT, XLR, and PHONE are turned to the minimum.
2. Follow the principle that after connecting all the devices, turn on the effect device first, then turn on the playback devices (such as amplifiers). When turning off, turn off the playback device first, and then the effect device.
3. Recommend using the power supply that is equipped with the Arena2000, because mismatches and noise may occur when using other power supplies.
4. Input and Unbalanced Output L/R must use 1/4″ mono shielded audio cables. High-quality audio cables ensure a clean and stable signal transmission.

Using Presets
Arena 2000 provides a total of 150 presets (50 Banks, 3 presets per bank). All presets can be selected by rotating the Value Knob.

Selecting Presets

1. By pressing the Footswitch, A/BIC can switch three presets in the same bank, the footswitch of the selected presst wil ight up in white.
2. Pressing the Footswitch AJB or BIC simultaneously can switch between banks or connect an external dual foot switch pedal to switch banks.

Adjusting The Volume
Use the OUTPUT, XLR, and PHONE Volume Knobs to adjust the output volume.

Effects Blocks On/Off and Adjustment

1. Pressing the name of the Effect Block on the panel can turn on/off or activate the adjustment interface of this block.
2. Rotating the Value Knob can select the facts under the present block, and the Knobs 1-5 below the screen can adjust the effect parameters on the corresponding screen.
3. Processing £a} or processing 45 continuously can return to the main interface. Of the effect chain,
4. If an effect has more than one adjustment page, touching 4 B can turn pages.

Changing the Order of Effect Blocks of the Chain

Arena2000 allows the user to change the order of the effect blocks in the chain.

• Step 1: Press 2 10 etum to the main screen, press the Value Knob, and the preset name bar will change to blue from green.
• Step 2: Then, rotate the Value Knob until a cursor appears above the effects chain, and rotate the Value Knob to choose the effect block that you want to move.
• Step 3: Press the Value Knob to select it, then rotate the Value Knob to place the selected block in the new position.
• Step 4: Finally, press the Value Knob again to confirm.

Preset Switching Mode and Control Mode

There are two modes of operation for Arena2000 footswitches: Preset Switching Mode and Control Mode.

1. The default Preset Switching Mode when powering on, in this mode, the currently selected preset footswitch will light up white. Step this footswitch to toggle between Preset Switching Mode and Control Mode. The right side of this footswitch will turn green in Control Mode. The other two footswitches will become Ctrl footswitches, which can be set as any effect block switch, tuner switch, or TAP tempo switch.
2. The control contents for the other two footswitches can be set by pressing the panel’s CTRL button. (See CTRL and EXP settings for details) In Control Mode, pressing A/S or BIC footswitch together can still switch the banks, and after the bank and preset are selected, it will automatically return to Preset Switching Mode.

CTRL Footswitch Setting

• Step 1: Select a preset footswitch, then press the footswitch again to enter the control mode (the light of the preset footswitch will light up green). Then the other two footswitches will become CTRL footswitches, and the screen will display the control contents of each CTRL footswitch.
• Step 2: Click the CTRL button to enter the CTRL Settings. The default preset footswitch is displayed as Enter/Exit, and the other two footswitches show what they control. Rotate the Value Knob to select the CTRL footswitch you want to change content and press the Value Knob to select it the content bar shows green), then rotate the Value Knob to choose the effect content, and finally press the Value Knob to confirm it (the content bar shows blue).
• Step 3: The CTRL footswitch settings can be saved to each preset.

EXP1 Podal Setting

The EXP1 has OO states (light on/off on the panel), and the user can define the functions and parameters to be controlled in these two states. For example, you can set the Off
state as a volume pedal and the On state as a Wah. Press the front of the pedal (to down) firmly to switch the EXP1 On/Off states. Note: On/Off of the EXP1 only means two states of operation, and the Off state doesn’t mean the pedal is not working, unless it is set to No Function. Follow the steps to define the pedal functions: Press the EXP button on the panel to access pedal function settings. Select EXP1, then set the functions controlled by EXP in On and Off states according to the menu contents.

1: Set the EXP Pedal as A Wah Tone Pedal

‘Set one of the OO states of EXP1 to turn on the 535 or 847 effect of the FXA block, and control the “Position”, it will control the wah effect Ike a real classic wah pedal. When the EXP1 pedal is switched to another state, the FXA block will turn off, and the EXP1 controls what is set in the current state, such as the total volume or the time of the delay.EXP2 does not provide an On/Off function.

2: Set the EXP Pedal as A Volume Pedal

The user can set any EXP as a Volume pedal. The position of this volume pedal is at the end of the effect chain, controlling the total output volume, but before the OUTPUT. XLR, and Headphone output potentiometers. You can set the volume control range, with the default being 0 for the MIN and 100 for the MAX.

3: EXP2 External Pedal Setting

1. The Arena 2000’s EXP2 Jack supports the connection of either an external expression pedal or a dual footswitch pedal.
2. The EXP2 is set up in the same way as the EXP, but the EXP2 has only one state and does not support On/Off.
3. When the EXP2 is connected to a duakfootswitch pedal, the two footswitches are used as Bank switches.
4. Finally, press the STORE button to save the settings of your tone, CTRL, and EXP to the preset. NOTE:
   1. Please use the TRS stereo 1/4” connection cable when plugging an external pedal into the EXP2 Jack.
   2. The EXP2 Jack will automatically determine whether an expression pedal or an auxiliary footswitch pedal is plugged in. If you want to change the pedal type during use, make sure to connect the cable to the pedal first, and then connect to the EXP2 Jack, to accurately identify the pedal type.
   3. EXP1 On/Off and EXP2 work together to flexibly control parameters in real-time, but it is recommended not to set more than one pedal state to control the same parameter; otherwise, it will be confusing.

IV. EXP Pedal Calibration

1. Press the EXP button and enter the “EXP CALIBRATION”, then determine the MIN and MAX positions as prompted on the screen. It must be calibrated before using the external EXP pedal.
2. The pressing force of the EXP1 pedal to switch On/Off states can be set on the “EXP CALIBRATION” screen. While holding down the front end of the pedal with appropriate force, press the Value Knob to confirm the force. ‘Warning: I the pressing force is 100 light, the MAX position may trigger the On/Off switch by mistake.

Looper: Arena2000 can record your playing and create loop phrases that are up to 60 seconds long by but looper. Press the LOOP button to enter the LOOP interface. The “LOOP” is at the end of the effect chain, so any effects you use in presets can be recorded in the LOOP. Footswitch A: Footswitch A: Press for the first time to start the first layer recording, press for the second time to start the loop playback, then press again to add overdubbed recording.

Footswitch B: Press once can stop playback, press and hold for 2s can clear the recorded loop.
Footswitch C: Three effects can be controlled: Reverse/Double Speed/Half Speed, or can be set to “Exit function to return to the preset mode, which allows you 0 use the LOOP and still. Switch the presets when in the switches. Tips: By setting a CTRL footswitch to enter LOOP in Control Mode, you can re-enter the LOOP interface from the preset page without pressing the LOOP button.
Drum Machine

1. Arena 2000 has 40 built-in drum styles that can be used with LOOP to create a one-an-band effect! Press the DRUM button to enter the DRUM interface. |
2. Use the Value Knob to select the rhythm type.
3. Footswitch A controls Play, Footswitch B controls Stop. Footswitch C controls Tap.
4. Users can rotate the Value Knab to change tempo. The tempo range is from 40BPM-240BPM. (Note: The BPM of the drum i an independent BPM parameter that is not shared with the preset BPM)

Tuner 
There are 3 methods to enter the tuner page.

1. Press the TUNER button on the panel to enter the tuner page, and then prepressitches to return.
2. Set the CTRL footswitch to enter the tuner page and press it again to return.
3. Under the Preset Switching Mode (the ring of the footswitch lights up white), long-press this footswitch to enter the tuner page and press it again to return.

Output Setting
Click the OUTPUT button can set whether XLR and 1/4 * outputs have a CAB simulation effect. You may need to turn off the Cab simulation effect in the following situations:

“This setting only changes whether CAB effects are assigned to XLR or 1/4 “outputs and does not turn off the CAB block that is already enabled in the preset by default. Therefore, the user can choose the XLR with CAB simulation for output to the mixer, and the 1/4 “without CAB simulation for output to the guitar amp. When XLR and 1/4 * settings are different, the CAB block position is automatically moved to the last position in the effects chain.

Locking the Touch Buttons

1. Press CTRL and the OUTPUT buttons at the same time to lock all panel touch buttons.
2. Pressing the touch buttons will not be operated after locking, and the “A” light of Arena’s logo in the upper left corner will be completely off to indicate that it is currently locked.
3. Once you press the CTRL and OUTPUT buttons at the same time to unlock, the “A” backlight of the Arena indicates that it has been unlocked.

Arena 2000 Editor Software

1. The Arena2000 can be used to edit tones, backup presets, and update firmware:
   Through Generic Donner Control. Please download (Generic Donner Control) at Hitos www donnermusic.conyzh-C/supportdownloads to experience the full functionality of Arena2000 and get the latest firmware version.
2. Follow the instructions 0 install the software on the computer and then connect the computer to the Arena 2000 by using a USB Type C cable. ‘The Arena2000 PC control software currently only supports Windows and some. MacOS systems.

‘The Arena 2000 works as a USB audio port for your computer, allowing you to record your musical instrument and playback sounds in your computer.

• Sot tho nputloutput device as “GA2000 Audi” according 0 the recording Software you are using.
• When recording an instrument via Ana 2000, doa anter SYSTEM > USB AUDIO and set the left and right outputs of Ana 2000 0 DRY or EFFECT, as well as setting the recording and playback volumes.

Mobile App for Bluetooth wireless Tone Editing

1. Avena 2000 allows users to edit tone and presets through the Mobile APP Bluetooth (Smartphones and tablets)
2. To avoid misconnection during use, users can lock Bluetooth on the Arena 2000; SYSTEM > BLE Lock. Once locked, the App will not be able to operate the Arena 2000.
3. Download the App: 1. Scan the QR code, 2. Search “Arena Tone” on the Google Play.

Connect External Midi Devices. a.

1. A five-pin MIDI in socket can send MIDI data to external MIDI-compatible devices via a MIDI cable.
2. Press SYSTEM > MIDI to enter the MIDI control interface, you can see the PC and CC control list and adjust the PC code corresponding to the presets.

System Global Settings
Press the SYSTEM button to enter global settings. The controlled parameters are valid and saved for all presets.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Sample Rate: 44, 1kHz Input Level: 1.85V Phone Output Impedance: 100 AUX
• Input Impedance: 10KQ.
• ADIDA: 24bits Input Impedance: 470KQ.
• Balance Output Level: 2.4V
• Power: 9V Negative Tip 500mA
• Prasets: 150 Unbalanced
• Output Level: 2.6V. Balance Output
• Impedance: 2000 Dimensions: 292.5mm x 147.2mm x 50.9mm
• Loop: 60Sec Unbalanced Output
• Impedance: 1000 AUX
• Input Level: 2.3V Weight: 1.32kg
• Display: 3.5°TFT 320×480
• Phono Output Level: 1.21

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