Behringer VT250 Manuale Utente
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VIRTUBE VT250FX/VT100FX/VT50FX/VT100FXH User Manual
1. Introduction
The demands placed on a guitar amp are nowadays very broad. A guitarist should
offer a wide array of sounds. That’s why it is very important to us to be able to
offer you maximum sound diversity as well as a variety of connection possibilities
with your VIRTUBE. Don’t worry: you will quickly master the VIRTUBE and learn
how to use all of its capabilities easily and intuitively. With its up-to-date
circuitry, the VIRTUBE features the functionality and reliability of a truly modern
guitar amp.
VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry
The specially developed VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry gives your sound the unique
The specially developed VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry gives your sound the unique
vintage flavor of classic tube amps.
1.1 Before you get started
Your product was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport.
Nevertheless, if the box is damaged inspect the unit immediately for signs
of damage.
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If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us, but notify your
dealer and the shipping company immediately; otherwise, claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.
dealer and the shipping company immediately; otherwise, claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.
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Otherwise, always use the original box to prevent damage during
storage or transport.
storage or transport.
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Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or
its packaging.
its packaging.
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Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.
Recylce whenever possible.
Recylce whenever possible.
Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place the unit
near radiators etc.
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Please make sure that all devices are properly grounded/earthed.
For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground/earth
conductors from the devices or on the power cords. The unit
must always be connected to the mains outlet with a protective
grounding connection.
For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground/earth
conductors from the devices or on the power cords. The unit
must always be connected to the mains outlet with a protective
grounding connection.
1.1.1 Online registration
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase
by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our
warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it
repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact
the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your
BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the
original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact
Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor
nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website
(http://behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
claims more quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!.
2. Control Elements
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Fig. 2.1: VIRTUBE control elements (front panel)
2.1 Front panel
(1)
The INPUT socket is the 1/4" connector for your guitar. Please use a standard
1/4" TS connector.
2.1.1 CLEAN CHANNEL
(2)
The CLEAN CHANNEL LED lights up when the CLEAN channel is active.
(3)
The GAIN control determines the volume of the CLEAN channel.
(4)
The CRUNCH button (VT100FXH and VT100FX only) allows you to add some
slight distortion to your clean sound, giving it a bit of “dirt” or “crunch”.
(5)
The BASS control in the EQ section allows you to raise or lower the bass
frequencies on the CLEAN channel.
(6)
With the MIDDLE control you can raise or lower the midrange frequencies
on the CLEAN channel.
(7)
The TREBLE control adjusts the treble frequencies on the CLEAN channel.
(8)
Press the CHANNEL button to switch between the CLEAN and OVERDRIVE
channels. The channel LED lights up when the channel is activated. With all
models you can also switch between channels using the footswitch provided.
2.1.2 OVERDRIVE CHANNEL
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The OVERDRIVE CHANNEL LED lights up when the channel is active.
(10)
The GAIN control determines the amount of gain applied and hence the
degree of distortion in the OVERDRIVE channel.
(11)
The OD1/OD2 button (VT100FXH and VT100FX only) switches between
two different overdrive sounds.
(12)
The BASS control in the EQ section allows you to raise or lower the bass
frequencies on the OVERDRIVE channel.