Behringer VT15CD, VT30FX, VT15FX User Manual
User Manual
A50-45633-00004
VIRTUBE VT30FX/VT15FX/VT15CD
VIRTUBE VT30FX/VT15FX/VT15CD
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Important Safety Instructions
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.
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.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside
the enclosure - voltage that may be suf cient to
constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance instructions
in the accompanying literature. Please read the
manual.
Read these instructions.1)
Keep these instructions.2)
Heed all warnings.3)
Follow all instructions.4)
Do not use this apparatus near water.5)
Clean only with dry cloth.6)
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-7)
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 8)
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampli ers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 9)
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. If the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Place the power cord so that it is protected from being 10)
walked on and sharp edges. Be sure that the power cord is
protected particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles
and the point where it exits from the apparatus.
The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket 11)
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used 12)
as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 13)
manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 14)
speci ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 15)
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel. Servic-16)
ing 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 appa-
ratus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by quali ed ser- +
vice personnel only. To reduce 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 service personnel.
VIRTUBE VT30FX/VT15FX/VT15CD
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Foreword
Dear Customer,
We lco me to th e team
of VIRTUBE users, and
thank you very much for
expressing your confidence in us by purchasing
this device.
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 present
you with an extraordinary
guitar amp that gives you
a maximum of flexibility
and performance with its
modern sound and wealth
of functions. The task of
designing our new product 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 of work and night shifts.
But it was fun, too. Developing a product usually brings a lot of
people together. 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 signicant 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 high-quality
devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is quite
simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satised customers mean
large sales volumes, enabling us to get better purchasing terms
for components, etc. Isn’t it only fair to pass this benet on to you?
Because we know that your success is our success too!
I would like to thank everyone who has made the VIRTUBE possible. From the developers to the many other employees at this
company, each has made a personal contribution to you, the
BEHRINGER user.
My friends, it’s been worth the effort!
Table of contents
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 4
1.1 Before you get started .................................................. 4
1.1.1 Online Registration ............................................. 4
2. Control elements ................................................................ 4
2.1 Front panel ................................................................... 5
2.1.1 CLEAN channel .................................................. 5
2.1.2 OVERDRIVE channel ......................................... 5
2.1.3 FX section (VT30FX and VT15FX only) ............. 5
2.1.4 Connectors and POWER switch ......................... 5
2.2 Rear panel .................................................................... 5
3. Application example ........................................................... 6
4. Installation........................................................................... 6
5. Specications ..................................................................... 7
6. Warranty .............................................................................. 8
Thank you very much,
Uli Behringer
VIRTUBE VT30FX/VT15FX/VT15CD
Control elements4
INTRODUCTION1.
Congratulations! With the VIRTUBE, you have the newest generation of guitar amps. It offers an extremely broad range of options
and possibilities, the only limit being your own creativity. The
VIRTUBE is an allrounder with so many features that you hardly
need any other equipment.
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 vintage avor of classic tube amps.
Before you get started1.1
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.
If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us, +
but notify your dealer and the shipping company im-
mediately; otherwise, claims for damage or replacement
may not be granted.
Otherwise, always use the original box to prevent dam- +
age during storage or transport.
Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with +
the unit or its packaging.
Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials. +
Recylce whenever possible.
Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place
the unit near radiators etc.
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.
Online Registration1.1.1
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your
purchase by visiting www.BEHRINGER.com and read the terms
and conditions of our warranty carefully.
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 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. Registering your purchase and equipment with us
helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efciently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
* For customers of the EU, different designations can be applied.
Customers from the EU get further informations from BEHRINGER
Support Germany.
The tone quality may diminish within the range of pow- +
erful radio broadcasting stations and high-frequency
sources. Increase the distance between the transmitter
and the unit, and use shielded cables for all connections.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that +
extremely loud sound levels may damage your hearing
as well as your headphones. Turn all VOLUME controls
fully to the left before you switch on the unit. Make sure
you select a suitable volume at all times.
Control elements2.
VIRTUBE control elements (front panel)Fig. 2.1:
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