Donner BELTWAY - User Manual

Donner Beltway looper is a small and
highly intuitive single footswitch looper
pedal providing you simple and fun
looping. Onboard USB jack and built-in
memory is very convenient for saving
your music creations.
Introduction
Owner’s Manual
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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a convenient
place for future reference.
Power Supply
Always use a DC 9V center negative AC
adapter. Use of an adapter other than
that specified could damage the unit or
cause malfunction and pose a safety
hazard.
Always connect the AC adapter to an
AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage
required by the adapter.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the AC
outlet when during lightning storms or
not using the unit for an extended
period.
Connections
Always turn off the power before
connecting or disconnecting. Make sure
to disconnect all cables and AC adapter
before moving the unit. This will help
prevent malfunction and damages.
Environment Considerations
Avoid using the unit in any of the
following conditions that could cause
malfunction:
●Extremely hot or cold places
●Under direct sunlight
●Magnetic fields
●Near heaters and other heat sources
●Sandy or dusty places
●Places that are extremely humid or
exposed to splashing water
●Places with lots of vibrations
Electrical Interference
Devices that are very susceptible to
interference or that emits powerful
electromagnetic waves (e.g. radios and
TVs) should not be placed near this unit,
as interference could occur.
Electromagnetic interference could
cause malfunction and could corrupt or
destroy data.
Always operate this unit at a suitable
distance from these devices.
Handling
Do not apply excessive force to the
switches and other controls, exposing
the unit to strong impacts, which could
cause it to break.
Do not put foreign objects or liquids into
the unit.
Never open the case or attempt to
modify the product in any way since this
can result in damage to the unit.
Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.
Precautions
Specifications
Power Requirement: 9V DC center
negative
Current Consumption: 123mA
Dimensions: 42x93.5x52mm
Weight: 250g
Overview
●Intuitive Looper
The Beltway looper provides you simple
and intuitive user experience. Single
footswitch provides you convenient
looping operations, onboard effects
gives you more musical creativities.
●24-bit Recording And Playback
The Beltway looper offers you 24-bit
high quality recording/playback and 32-
bit signal processing that give you a
pure lossless sound.
●USB Jack
Use a USB cable to connect your
Beltway looper to your computer to
import/export loop phrases.
●Undo/Redo And Overdubs
The Beltway looper supports unlimited
overdubs. You can undo/redo your last
recording by holding the footswitch after
overdubbing.
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●Carefully Selected Components
The Beltway looper is designed and
built with carefully selected components
to ensure best sound quality and road
performance. The solid Aluminum-alloy
chassis ensures touring reliability.

Summary

Introduction to Donner Beltway Looper

Product Overview and Key Features

Details the intuitive single footswitch operation, 24-bit recording, USB connectivity, and undo/redo functionality.

Component Quality and Specifications

Highlights carefully selected components for sound quality and lists technical specifications like power and dimensions.

Safety Precautions and Usage Guidelines

Power Supply and Connections

Advises on using the correct power adapter and proper connection procedures to prevent damage.

Environment and Electrical Considerations

Lists environmental conditions to avoid and recommends operating away from electromagnetic interference.

Handling and Maintenance

Provides guidance on proper handling, avoiding physical damage, liquids, and unauthorized modifications.

Connections and Controls Diagram

Input and Output Jacks

Describes the 1/4" mono audio jacks for connecting instruments, pedals, and amplifiers.

USB Jack Functionality

Explains how to connect to a computer for importing/exporting loop phrases via USB.

Toggle Switch Modes

Details the three playback modes: 1/2 SPEED, NORMAL, and REVERSE.

Looper Operation and Features

Operational Controls and Functions

Details the functions of footswitch operations like recording, playback, overdub, undo/redo, and stop.

LED Indicator Status

Explains the meaning of LED indicators for various operational states like empty, recording, and playback.

Key Product Features

Summarizes core features including playback modes, recording quality, overdubs, and max recording time.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The Donner Beltway Looper is a compact, intuitive single-footswitch looper pedal designed for simple and fun looping. It offers high-quality recording and playback, versatile looping operations, and convenient data management via USB.

Function Description:

The Beltway looper allows users to record, overdub, and play back audio phrases. Its single footswitch provides intuitive control over various looping functions, while onboard effects enhance musical creativity. The device supports unlimited overdubs, allowing users to layer multiple recordings. It also features undo/redo functionality for the last recording, accessible by holding the footswitch after overdubbing. The looper offers three playback modes: Normal playback, 1/2 Speed playback, and Reversed playback. It's important to note that recording, overdubbing, and undo/redo functions are only available in Normal mode. The device includes a USB jack for connecting to a computer, enabling the import and export of loop phrases. When connected, the Beltway is recognized as a USB disk. To import, users drag and drop a 32-bit, 44.1kHz mono WAV file named "LOOPER.WAV" into the BANK0 folder of the USB disk. To export, users drag and drop the "LOOPER.WAV" file from the BANK0 folder to a desired directory. Users are cautioned not to rename, delete, or change folders/other files on the USB disk to prevent malfunction.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Power Requirement: 9V DC center negative
• Current Consumption: 123mA
• Dimensions: 42x93.5x52mm
• Weight: 250g
• Recording/Playback Quality: 24-bit, 44.1kHz
• Signal Processing: 32-bit
• Maximum Recording Time: 10 minutes
• Audio File Format for Import/Export: 32-bit, 44.1kHz mono WAV file, named "LOOPER.WAV"

Usage Features:

• Intuitive Single Footswitch Control: Simplifies looping operations such as record, play, stop, overdub, undo/redo, and clear.
• Three Playback Modes:
  • NORMAL: Standard playback.
  • 1/2 SPEED: Plays back at half speed.
  • REVERSE: Plays back in reverse.
• Unlimited Overdubs: Allows for layering multiple recordings without limit.
• Undo/Redo Functionality: Users can undo or redo their last recording by holding the footswitch after overdubbing.
• USB Connectivity: Facilitates easy import and export of loop phrases to and from a computer.
• Input Jack: 1/4" mono audio jack for connecting instruments or other pedals.
• Output Jack: 1/4" mono audio jack for connecting to amps or other devices.
• OUTPUT Knob: Controls the looper playback volume.
• Toggle Switch: Selects between the three playback modes (1/2 SPEED, NORMAL, REVERSE).
• LED Indicator: Shows the current working state of the pedal (e.g., empty, record, play, overdub, stop, clear, storage nearly full, 1/2 speed playback, reversed playback).
• Carefully Selected Components: Designed and built with high-quality components for optimal sound and road performance.
• Solid Aluminum-alloy Chassis: Ensures touring reliability and durability.

Maintenance Features:

• Power Supply: Always use a DC 9V center negative AC adapter. Using an adapter other than specified can damage the unit or cause malfunction. Connect the AC adapter to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage. Disconnect the AC adapter during lightning storms or when not in use for extended periods.
• Connections: Always turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting cables. Disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the unit to prevent malfunction and damage.
• Environment Considerations: Avoid using the unit in extreme temperatures (hot or cold), direct sunlight, magnetic fields, near heaters, sandy or dusty places, extremely humid environments, or places with strong vibrations. These conditions can cause malfunction.
• Electrical Interference: Do not place the unit near devices that are highly susceptible to interference or emit powerful electromagnetic waves (e.g., radios, TVs) to prevent interference, malfunction, or data corruption. Maintain a suitable distance from such devices.
• Handling: Do not apply excessive force to switches or controls. Avoid strong impacts. Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit.
• No User Serviceable Parts: Never open the case or attempt to modify the product, as this can result in damage.
• Cleaning: Clean the unit only with a soft, dry cloth.
• Manual Retention: Keep the owner's manual in a convenient place for future reference.

Donner BELTWAY Specifications

General

Brand	Donner
Model	BELTWAY
Category	Music Pedal
Language	English