Behringer VT250, FX/VT50, FX/VT100FXH, FX/VT100 User Manual

User Manual

VIRTUBE

VT250

2 x 50-Watt Guitar Amplier with 2 Independent Channels, VTC Tube Modeling, Dual FX and 2 Original BUGERA 12" Speakers

VT100 /VT50

100/60-Watt Guitar Amplier with 2 Independent Channels, VTC Tube Modeling, Dual FX and Original BUGERA 12" Speaker

VT100 H

100-Watt Guitar Amplier Head with 2 Independent Channels, VTC Tube Modeling and Dual FX

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Table of Contents

Thank you .......................................................................2

Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3

Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3

Limited warranty ............................................................ 3

1. Introduction ............................................................... 4

1.1 Before you get started ...................................................... 4

1.1.1 Online registration ........................................................ 4

2. Control Elements ....................................................... 4

2.1 Front panel ............................................................................ 4

2.1.1 CLEAN CHANNEL ........................................................... 4

2.1.2 OVERDRIVE CHANNEL ................................................. 4

2.1.3 DIGITAL FX ....................................................................... 5

2.1.4 MASTER section ............................................................. 5

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

2.2.1 FX LOOP ........................................................................... 5

3. Application Examples ............................................... 6

3.1 Set-up for practicing with playbacks ........................... 6

3.2 Recording set-up with eects device.......................... 6

3.3 Live set-up with external speaker box ........................ 7

3.4 Wiring the VT100FXH ........................................................ 7

4. Installation ................................................................. 8

5. Specications ............................................................ 9

Thank you

Congratulations! With the VIRTUBE, you have the newest generation of guitar amps. It oers 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.

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

TO BIND MUSICGROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of su cient magnitude

to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother installation or modi cation should be performed only by quali edpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure-voltage that may be su 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.

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 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.

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. Ifthe 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 themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 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.

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 beendropped.

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.

UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSICGROUPIPLTD.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at www.music-group.com/warranty.

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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER, KLARKTEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSICGROUP.COM. ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSICGROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. FULLFILLERSAND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSICGROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY

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1. Introduction

The demands placed on a guitar amp are nowadays very broad. A guitarist should oer a wide array of sounds. That’s why it is very important to us to be able to oer 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.

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.

◊ 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.

◊ Otherwise, always use the original box to prevent damage during

storage or transport.

◊ Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or

its packaging.

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.

1.1.1 Online registration

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 repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contac t the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Shouldyour BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contac t 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 claims more quickly and eciently.

Thank you for your cooperation!.

◊ Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.

Recylce whenever possible.

2. Control Elements

Fig. 2.1: VIRTUBE control elements (front panel)

2.1 Front panel

(1) The INPUT socket is the ¼" connector for your guitar. Please use a standard

¼" 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

(9) 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dierent overdrive sounds.

(12) The BASS control in the EQ sec tion allows you to raise or lower the bass

frequencies on the OVERDRIVE channel.

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