Behringer GMX210, GMX212, GMX1200H, GMX110 User Manual

Users Manual

Version 1.1 July 2004

ENGLISH

V-TONE GMX110/GMX210/GMX212/GMX1200H

V-TONE GMX110/GMX210/GMX212/GMX1200H

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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V-TONE GMX110/GMX210/GMX212/GMX1200H

FOREWORD

Dear Customer,

welcome to the team of
BEHRINGER users, and
thank you very much for
expressing your confi­dence in us by pur­chasing the BEHRINGER
V-TONE.

Writing this foreword
for you gives me great
pleasure, because it
represents the cul­mination of many months
of hard work delivered
by our engineering
team to achieve a very
ambitious goal: to de­velop four outstanding
guitar amps that are at

the forefront of what is
technically possible and that can be used in many different
applications. Our guitar amps offer you strong performance,
their sound is amazingly clear, and they are easy to use both as
direct recording amps as well as stage amps. The task of designing
our new V-TONEs certainly meant a great deal of responsibility,
which we assumed by focusing on you, the discerning user and
musician. Meeting your expectations also meant a lot o6f work
and night shifts. But it was fun, too. Developing a product usually
brings a lot of people together, and what a great feeling it is
when all who participated in such a project can be proud of
what theyve achieved.

It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because
you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team.
With your highly competent suggestions for new products youve
made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making
it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality
as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely
reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give free rein to
your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.

We are often asked how we manage to produce such high­quality devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is
quite simple: its you, our customers! Many satisfied customers
mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing
terms for components, etc. Isnt it only fair to pass this benefit on
to you? Because we know that your success is our success
too!

I would like to thank all of you who have made the V-TONE
Series possible. You have all made your own personal
contributions, from the developers to the many other employees
at this company, and to you, the BEHRINGER user.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 4

1.1 The concept .................................................................... 4

1.2 DYNAMIZER technology and analog modeling .............. 4

1.3 Before you get started ................................................... 4

1.3.1 Shipment ............................................................... 4

1.3.2 Initial operation...................................................... 4

1.3.3 Warranty .............................................................. 4

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS ............. 5

2.1 Front panel ...................................................................... 5

2.2 Rear panel ...................................................................... 5

3. APPLICATIONS .......................................................... 6

3.1 Practice setup with playback ......................................... 6

3.2 Recording setup with an external effects device......... 7

3.3 Live setup with a MIDI foot controller ............................ 7

3.4 Wiring the GMX1200H .................................................... 8

4. EFFECTS PROCESSOR .............................................. 8

4.1 FXTeffects tracking .................................................... 9

4.2 The effects ..................................................................... 9

4.3 MIDI control ................................................................... 10

5. TUNER ......................................................................1 2

5.1 Tuning your guitar ........................................................ 12

5.2 Setting up the a reference tone ................................ 12

6. INSTALLATION .........................................................12

6.1 Audio connections ....................................................... 12

6.2 Speaker connection ...................................................... 13

6.3 MIDI connection............................................................. 13

7. APPENDIX ................................................................13

7.1 MIDI implementation ....................................................... 13

7.2 Effect presets............................................................... 14

8. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 15

9. WARRANTY ..............................................................16

My friends, its been worth the effort!

Thank you very much,

Uli Behringer

WARNING!

We would like to bring your attention to the fact

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that extremely loud sound levels may damage your
hearing as well as your headphones. Please turn
the MASTER control all the way to the left before
powering up the unit. Always try to keep volume at
appropriate levels.

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V-TONE GMX110/GMX210/GMX212/GMX1200H

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for the trust that you have placed in us by buying
your V-TONE. You have gotten your hands on a latest-generation
guitar amp that sets completely new standards when it comes to
analog modeling.

Our primary goal during development was to simulate the
typical sounds of analog guitar amps, and at the same time give
you a powerful sound tool that you can use flexibly. In doing so,
we constantly strove to create a piece of equipment that is
intuitive and easy to use.

The demands placed on a guitar amp are nowadays very
broad. A guitarist should offer a wide array of sounds, but at the
same time be able to quickly adapt to specific requirements of
various applicationsbe it home recording, studio, live perfor­mances, etc. Thats why it is very important to us to be able to
offer you a maximal sound diversity as well as diverse connection
possibilities with our V-TONE. Fret not: you will quickly master
the V-TONE and will be able to quickly learn how to use all of its
capabilities easily and intuitively.

With its up-to-date circuitry, its digital signal processor (DSP)
and its integrated tuner, the V-TONE features the functionality
and dependability of a truly modern guitar amp. Yet it is user­friendly and problem-free as if it were a classic tube combo. We
highly recommend taking your time to truly learn all of the
V-TONEs functions so you can reach its maximum potential.

1.1 The concept

The BEHRINGER company philosophy guarantees a perfectly
thought-out circuitry concept, with components that were
selected without cutting any corners. The operational amplifiers
that BEHRINGER uses in the V-TONE are some of the most noise­free operational amps around, and are characterized by extreme
linearity and low distortion. They are complemented by low­tolerance resistors and capacitors, high-value potentiometers
and switches as well as additional select components.

The robust housing of your V-TONE, with its oversize power
supply, gives you the peace of mind that the V-TONE will hold its
own even under the most demanding stage conditions. The
housing is made of high-grade, environment-friendly MDF wood
consisting of multiply impregnated layers.

1.2 DYNAMIZER technology and
analog modeling

When an electric instrument is amplified, thats where you
either make it or break it. Unlike the signals that have been mixed
and mastered, the signals of electric instruments have extremely
high signal peaks, placing the dynamic range of the amps circuitry
under immense strain. How your amp reacts to these signal
peaks is one of its most defining characteristics.

Thats why weve equipped all V-TONE Series amps with our
unique DYNAMIZER preamplifier circuitry. It guarantees a lively
sound with a lot of punch, even when the amp is pushed to its
limits. Combine that with our V-TONE analog modeling, and not
only do you have amazingly authentic tube sounds at your
fingertips, you also get the dynamic performance typical of the
respective amp type. Crystal-clear guitar tones come through
with transparency, warmth and the compression typical of tube
amps. Even as distortion increases, the sound remains lively
and full of power, without losing any of its assertiveness.

All along, you have full control over the volume. Plainly talking,
you can take the same sound you are used to at your practice
room and replicate it in your bedroom at much more reasonable
volume levels, or you can even record yourself while playing.

+ The following users manual will familiarize you with

the control elements of your new V-TONE and let you
learn all of its functions. After reading this manual,
store it somewhere where you can easily find in the
future, should you need to look up some information.

1.3 Before you get started

1.3.1 Shipment

The V-TONE was carefully packed at the assembly plant to

assure secure transport.

Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that your
V-TONE may have been damaged in transport, please inspect
the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.

+ Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly

to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you
acquired it immediately as well as the trans­portation company from which you took delivery.
Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may
be rendered invalid.

+ To assure optimal protection of your V-TONE during

transport, we recommend utilizing a carrying case.

+ If the unit needs to be shipped, please always use

the original packaging to avoid damage.

+ Never let unsupervised children play with the

V-TONE or with its packaging.

+ Please dispose of all packaging materials in an

environmentally-friendly fashion.

1.3.2 Initial operation

Please make sure that your V-TONE is provided with sufficient
ventilation, and never place it on other amplifiers or in the vicinity
of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.

+ Before plugging your V-TONE into a power socket,

please make sure you have selected the correct
voltage:

The fuse mount near the power cord connector has three
triangular markings. Two of these triangles are facing opposite
one another. Your V-TONE is set up for the voltage indicated
near these markings, and can be altered by turning the fuse
mount by 180 degrees. ATTENTION: This does not apply to

export models built for 120 V, for example!

+ If you use your V-TONE unit with a different voltage,

you must change the fuses accordingly. The correct
value of the fuses needed can be found in the
section SPECIFICATIONS.

+ Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of

appropriate rating, without exception! The correct
value of the fuses needed can be found in the
section SPECIFICATIONS.

Power is delivered via the cable that was delivered with the
V-TONE. All mandatory safety precautions have been adhered to.

+ Please make sure that all your equipment is

grounded at all times. For your own protection, you
should never tamper with the grounding of the cable
or the unit itself. The unit shall always be connected
to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.

MIDI connection is established using a standard DIN connector.
Data transfer occurs via isolated opto-couplers. Additional
information can be found in section 6 INSTALLATION.

1.3.3 Warranty

Please send the completely filled out warranty card within 14
days of purchase to us, as warranty claims may otherwise be
rendered invalid. The serial number of your V-TONE is located
on the rear. Alternatively, you may register online at
www.behringer.com.

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1. INTRODUCTION

V-TONE GMX110/GMX210/GMX212/GMX1200H

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS
AND CONNECTIONS

Control elements of your V-TONE guitar amp are described in
this section. All controls and connections are explained in detail,
and we give you useful tips about using them. An illustration of
the control elements with the corresponding numbering can be
found on the separately included supplementary sheet.

Because models GMX210, GMX212 and GMX1200H each feature
two identical MODELING CHANNELS, control elements
through will only be described once in the following section.

2.1 Front panel

The connector labeled INPUT is the 1/4" jack input of your
V-TONE. Use it to connect your guitar. Use a commercially
available 1/4" jack mono cable (no DIY, better ask your

specialized dealer), with good mechanical and electrical

shielding to avoid unpleasant surprises during rehearsals
or concerts.

On the GMX110, the CLEAN control modifies the volume of
the CLEAN channel in relation to the MODELING CHANNEL.

Use the CHANNEL key to switch between the two
MODELING CHANNELS (except for the GMX110). The
channel LED of the active channel lights up. On the
GMX110, the CHANNEL key switches between CLEAN
and MODELING CHANNEL. CLEAN CHANNEL is active when
the channel LED is not lit up. With all models you can
also switch between channels using the provided
footswitch. A long hit (approx. 2 seconds) on the
CHANNEL key activates the guitar tuner.

The DRIVE control determines the amount of distortion in
the respective MODELING CHANNEL. This way, the preamp
of your V-TONE can be ideally adjusted to the output level
of your guitar pick-up to achieve the desired amount of
distortion (depending on the amp, mode and speaker
combination you selected).

The CHANNEL LED indicates the currently selected
channel.

Use the AMP switch to dial up the basic sounds of the
three guitar amps that orient themselves on classic tube
amps. You will surely recognize these classic amp sounds
as soon as you hear them. Expect crystal-clear, transparent
sounds with dynamic basses if you select TWEED. You
get aggressive mids and pressure-rich, inescapable
assertiveness and endurance when you select BRITISH.
Rounder and more evened-out (yet still sophisticated)
sounds can be dialed up if you select CALIF.(ORNIAN); its
perfect for lead sounds.

Use the MODE switch to dial up one of three possible gain
settings (CLEAN, HI GAIN and HOT) that you wish to use
with the basic sound you selected using AMP.

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