“Where to Buy“, or you can contact the MUSIC Group o ce
or replacement product will be returned to the user freight
Important Safety
Instructions
Terminals marked with this symbol carry
electrical current of su cient magnitude
to constitute risk of electric shock. Useonly
high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with
¼"TS plugs pre-installed. Allother installation or
modi cation should be performed only by
quali edpersonnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage inside the
enclosure-voltage that may be su cient to constitute a
risk ofshock.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alertsyou to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove the top cover (or the rear
section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to quali ed personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
do not expose this appliance to rain and
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing liquids and no objects lled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use
by quali ed service personnel only.
Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any
servicing other than that contained in the operation
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by quali ed
servicepersonnel.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampli ers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe
provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by
themanufacturer.
12. Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table speci ed by the
manufacturer, orsold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
beendropped.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
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in material and workmanship if used under normal
operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from
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period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product
shows any defects within the speci ed warranty period
and that defect is not excluded under §4, MUSICGroup
shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product
using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.
Incase MUSICGroup decides to replace the entire product,
thislimited warranty shall apply to the replacement
product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e.,
one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty
period) from the date of purchase of the original product.
(3) Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired
prepaid by MUSICGroup.
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are expressly excluded.
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Thankyouforyour cooperation!
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Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be
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listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with
by our “OnlineSupport” which may also be found under
“Support” at behringer. com. Alternatively,please submit
an online warranty claim at behringer. com BEFORE
returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied
by a description of the problem and the serial number
of the product. Afterverifying the product’s warranty
eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSICGroup
will then issue a ReturnMaterials Authorization
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its original shipping carton, together with the return
authorization number to the address indicated by
MUSICGroup.
(3) Shipments without freight prepaid will not
beaccepted.
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parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries.
Where applicable, MUSICGroup warrants the valves or
meters contained in the product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days
from date of purchase.
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if it has been electronically or mechanically modi ed
in any way. If the product needs to be modi ed or
adapted in order to comply with applicable technical
or safety standards on a national or local level, in any
country which is not the country for which the product
was originally developed and manufactured, this
modi cation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect
in materials or workmanship. Thislimited warranty does
not cover any such modi cation/adaptation, regardless
of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the
terms of this limited warranty, MUSICGroup shall not
be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a
modi cation/adaptation.
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hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for
hardware or software usage and it does not cover
any software products whether or not contained in
the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS”
unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software
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are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, in
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by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal
wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders,
potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminants
and similar parts.
(6) Damage/defects caused by the following conditions
are not covered by this limited warranty:
• improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the
unit in compliance with the instructions given in
BEHRINGER user or service manuals;
• connection or operation of the unit in any way
that does not comply with the technical or safety
regulations applicable in the country where the
product is used;
• damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature
(accident, re, ood, etc) or any other condition that
is beyond the control of MUSICGroup.
(7) Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by
unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the
limitedwarranty.
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shows that the defect in question is not covered by the
limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by
thecustomer.
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limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s
expense. MUSICGroup or its authorized service center will
inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer
fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after
noti cation, MUSICGroup will return the unit C.O.D. with
a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will
also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a
written repair order.
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products directly in online auctions. Purchasesmade
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not transferable to anyone who may subsequently
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shallbe entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf
of MUSICGroup.
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under this warranty for any consequential or indirect
loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability
of MUSICGroup under this limited warranty exceed the
invoiced value of the product.
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warranty between you and MUSICGroup. It supersedes
all other written or oral communications related to this
product. MUSICGroup provides no other warranties for
this product.
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nationallaw
(1) This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the
buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.
(2) The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein
are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of
applicable mandatory local laws.
(3) This warranty does not detract from the seller’s
obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the
product and any hidden defect.
§ 9 Amendment
Warranty service conditions are subject to change without
notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions
and additional information regarding MUSICGroup’s
limited warranty, please see complete details online at
behringer. com.
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including all MUSICGroup companies
5V-TONE GM108 User Manual
1. Introduction
With the GM108 you’ve got your hands on a sizzling-hot guitar amp that will
push your buttons in all the right places!
Simply cool, simply amazing.
Our one-of-a-kind “V-TONE Analog Modeling” gives you the hottest, most “in”
guitar amp sounds on ear th without placing unreasonable demands on the
amount of background knowledge you need to have. TheV-TONEGM108 has
everything you need to create exactly the sound you want right at yourngertips.
Wanna change the sound of your amp in a second? Simply use one of the switches
to select another amp or another speaker. And that’s it! Combinedwith all the
other settings that you can make, you can produce an entire array of dierent
sounds. And all that without getting yelled at by the neighbors: justplug in your
headphones and start playing! But beware:
◊ High-volume music can damage your hearing and/or your headphones.
Turn the MASTER control to zero (all the way to the left) before you
power up your amp. Always try to play at appropriate volume levels.
Absolute power and tube sound
Protecting your hearing aside, if you crank up your V-TONE GM108, it can cause
quite a stir in your practice room or even on the stage ;-). How your amp is wired
is shown in gures 2.1 and 2.2.
The GM108 with “V-TONE Analog Modeling” gives you a tube sound full of life
that will simply blow you away. From crystal-clear all the way to ultra-distor ted,
anything and everything is possible.
In doing so, you remain in full control over the volume: you can create the same
sound, regardless of whether you play at bedroom levels or if you play at full blast
in your practice room.
Jam!
The V-TONE GM108 is simply an awesome practice amp because its CD input
lets you jam to your favorite CDs—without upsetting your neighbors! If you
want (or are told!) to keep it on the quiet side, all you need is some headphones.
TheBEHRINGER HPS3000, for example, is the per fect choice for exactly that!
This one is for keeps!
The electronic components of your V-TONE GM108 are well protected in its robust
steel casing. The casing also has high-quality, environment-friendly MDF wood
that is covered with high-resistance leatherette. Your GM108 won’t leave you
stranded even during tough stage use.
◊ The purpose of this manual is to familiarize you with all the functions
of your new amp so you put to good use all that the amp has to offer.
After you have read it through, keep it somewhere where you can later
find it. It’s of no use to you when it’s lost ;-).
1.1 Before you get started
The GM108 was carefully packed at the fac tory to assure it will survive the
rigors of the road. If the cardboard packaging looks like it’s been through a lot,
pleaseinspect the contents and look for indications of damage. In case your
amp is damaged, DO NOT send it directly to us. Instead, rst notify the
store where you bought it as well as the carrier who made the delivery.
Otherwise, you may void your warranty.
Always make sure your V-TONE GM108 gets enough air ow and never put it near
the heating or other heat-emitting equipment to avoid damage to the amp.
2. Wiring Hints
The following illustrations show you how to connect your guitar to the amp.
If you want to use stomp boxes or an eects pedal to experi-ment with dierent
new sounds, simply connect the guitar directly to the input of your eects unit.
Of course, you will need an additional cable for this purpose to connect the
output of the eects unit to the amp input.
If you own an electronic tuner, you should hook it up pre eects unit to
avoidinterference.
◊ Your amp’s speaker is automatically muted when you insert a plug into
the headphone connector (10) .
electric guitar
Fig. 2.1: V-TONE GM108 setup (example)
EUROLIVE B1520 PRO
input
ADJUST
1
2
3
4
GAIN
/ VOLUME
2ND FUNCTION
COPY
PEDAL
CONFIGURE
BASS EQ PRESENCE
BYPASS/TUNER
X V-AMP (optional)
instrument input
output
EP2000
main
outputs
line input
XENYX1204FX
V-TONE GM108
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CD input
CD player
instrument input
output
input
ADJUST
1
2
3
4
GAIN
/ VOLUME
2ND FUNCTION
COPY
PEDAL
CONFIGURE
BASS EQ PRESENCE
BYPASS/TUNER
electric guitar
X V-AMP (optional)
Fig. 2.2: Liv e setup (example)
Fig. 2.2 shows how your GM108 can be connected to a sound reinforcement
system. This way, your amp can hold its turf even when used for performing live
or with a loud band.
3. Control Elements
HPS3000
headphones output
V-TONE GM108
3.1 Front panel
(1)(2)(3)(4) (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)
Fig. 3.1: Front panel contr ol elements
(1) Use the INST(RUMENT) INPUT connector to hook up your guitar.
Useastandard ¼" TS cable.
(2) The DRIVE control regulates how much distortion you produce
(dependingon what amp, mode and speaker combination you select).
TheDRIVE control works in unison with the MASTER control. To some extent,
the DRIVE control also aects the volume. To achieve the same volume
level, turning DRIVE down means you have to somewhat increase MASTER.
Themore you crank up DRIVE, the louder it will get, so that you can nally
adjust the volume using MASTER. This way, you can greatly vary your sound
and still be in charge of volume.
For guitar pros: You can use the volume control of your guitar as a creative
tool as well. The more you turn it up, the more distortion you end up with!
(3) The AMP switch lets you decide which one of the three classically inspired
guitar amp sounds you wish to recreate.
BRITISH: “Aggressive” in the mids, tough and full of punch, that’s how you
can describe this setting. You get the classic rock sound of the most famous
British amps.
CALIF(ORNIAN): Lead and hot rhythms sounds are what you get with this
setting. This is the amp for that typical Nu Metal Californian sound.
(4) Use the MODE switch to select one of the three settings (CLEAN,HIGAIN
and HOT) for the basic sound you selected with the AMP switch.
The following description gives you some rough idea about the
manypossibilities.
Experiment with DRIVE to come up with exactly the sound you are
lookingfor!
CLEAN: as the name says, clean sound, without distortion.
HI GAIN: ranges from “crunchy” to strongly distorted sounds.
TWEED: Oers the legendary American clean sound, with dynamic bass and
clear transparence.
HO T: heavily distorted sound with endless sustain and an ex tra dollop
ofpresence.
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(5) Use the SPEAKER switch to adjust yet another parameter: select one of
thethree outstanding loudspeaker simulations that best ts the amp
yougowith.
UK: 4 x 12" speaker in an enclosed casing.
US: 2 x 12" open-back speaker.
FL AT: specially tailored for the GM108.
(6) Hook up the output of your CD player, tape deck or walkman to the
CDINPUT connector. An MD player will do too. This way, you can play music
CDs or even CDs accompanying guitar-playing books and practice at the
same time. Of course, you can do the same using your stereo, but then you
couldn’t hear both signals simultaneously via your headphones!
The CD INPUT comes as a standard ¼" TRS stereo jack connector. If your
CD player features RCA outputs, then you’ll need an adapter or an adapter
cable. You can get both at most audio stores. Fig. 5.3 in chapter 5 shows
you what such an adapter looks like. You can also use a mono cable (g. 5.4)
withoutdamaging the amp or your CD player.
(7) Wanna have more bass? Then crank LOW all the way up.
(8) The MID control is used to lower or increase mid frequencies.
◊ If you are playing alone, lower these frequencies relative to bass/highs
to get a cool sound. When you’re playing in a band, increase these
frequencies relative to bass/highs to cut through. Just keep on
tweaking your sound until you get it right!
(9) The HIGH control regulates high frequencies. Use HIGH to get your guitar to
sound “sharper”.
(10) Hook up your headphones using the HEADPHONE connector. Youramp’s
loudspeaker is automatically muted as soon as your headphones
areconnected.
◊ Some headphones can’t handle extremely high volumes without
beginning to distort. Turn the LEVEL control somewhat down until you
notice the distortion is gone.
(11) The MASTER control governs the overall volume of your V-TONE GM108.
MASTER should always be at zero (all the way to the left) whenever you
hit POWER or when you unplug the cable out of your guitar or your amp.
Otherwise, loud crackling noise can occur, and they are good for neither your
amp nor your ears.
(12) Use POWER to power up your GM108. You should always make sure that the
POWER switch is in the “O” position when initially connecting the unit to
the mains.
◊ Please take note: Merely switching the unit off does not mean that
it is fully disconnected from the mains. When not using the unit for
prolonged periods of time, please unplug the unit’s power cord from
the power outlet.
3.2 Rear panel
(13) SERIAL NUMBER. Go to behringer.com and register your purchase online.
(13)
1
Fig. 3.2: GM108 rear pa nel
4. Basic Settings
The following four illustrations show you how you can setup your V-TONE GM108.
These settings greatly dier from one another and let you fully exploit the sound diversity of your amp. That way, you have a solid foundation for working on
developing your own, recognizable sound and tone.
This setting creates a clear sound that is ideal for nger picking. If you want to use stomp boxes, this setting will be very helpful: The unique sound of your eects will
come through more strongly.
Fig. 4.2: Bas ic setting CLE AN 2
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This is a great setting for playing country, jazz or blues.
A hint: Using the pickup closest to the guitar’s neck lets you achieve a rich, clean sound. Try using two pickups at the same time. You’ll create an open, bell-like sound.
Fig. 4.3: Basic setting CRUNCH
This setting is optimal for distorted rock guitar parts and power chords.
To get a tighter sound, try using the pickups located farther away from the guitar neck.
Fig. 4.4: Basic se tting LEAD
This hot lead guitar sound rocks!
With the almost endless choice of dierent sounds you have at your ngertips,
you will soon develop your own playing style and broaden the limits of your skills.
This goes for all settings: What guitar you use with your V-TONE GM108 will also
inuence the overall sound of your playing. That’s why we can only give you hints
Unbalanced ¼" TS connector
strain relief clamp
sleeve
tip
that will make getting started easier. The bulk of the work lies in your hands.
◊ Most guitars sound at their best when volume and tone controls on the
guitar are turned as far up as they go.
Experiment with all controls to get more experience and to gure out how to get
the sound you like. When they nd a setting they like, many experienced guitarist
write down this setting to remember it for future use. On page 9 you will nd
amp illustrations in which you can enter your own favorite settings.
A hint: Photocopy this page so you can keep on re-using it in the future!
5. Audio Connections
The guitar input of the BEHRINGER V-TONE GM108 comes as mono
¼"TSconnector.
◊ Please keep in mind that all equipment has to be grounded at all times.
For your own protection, never change or disable the grounding on
your equipment or on the cables you use!
sleeve
(ground/shield)
tip
(signal)
Fig. 5.1: Wiring of an unbala nced ¼" TS connector fo r use with INSTRUMENT IN PUT
¼" TRS headphones connector
strain relief clamp
sleeve
ring
tip
sleeve
ground/shield
ring
right signal
tip
left signal
Fig. 5.2: Wiri ng of a stereo headp hones connecto r for use with CD INPUT
Dimmensions (H x W x D) approx. 12 ⁄ x 14 ⁄ x 6 ⁄"
approx. 322 x 357 x 162 mm
Weight approx. 11.3 lbs / 5.15 kg
BEHRINGER i s constantly str iving to maintain the h ighest profess ional standards. A s a result of these e ffort s,
modific ations may be made f rom time to time to exi sting product s without prio r notice. Specif ications and
appearance m ay differ fro m those listed or sho wn.
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7. Appendix
DriveAmpModeSpeakerLowMidHighMaster
Notes:Song:
DriveAmpModeSpeakerLowMidHighMaster
Notes:Song:
DriveAmpModeSpeakerLowMidHighMaster
Notes:Song:
DriveAmpModeSpeakerLowMidHighMaster
Notes:Song:
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION
V-TONE GM108
Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services US Inc.
Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway,
Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011,
USA
Phone/Fax No.: Phone: +1 425 672 0816
Fax: +1 425 673 7647
V-TONE GM108
complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the followingparagraph:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB
digital device, pur suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correc t the
interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter ference received, including inter ference that may
cause undesired operation.
Important information:
Changes or modications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group
can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
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