Crate Amplifiers VTX200 User Manual
User ’s Guide
VTX200
Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier
with Stereo Digital Signal
Processing
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,5
The Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
The DSP Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Storing Your Own Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Restoring the Factory Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
More About The Save/Tap Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using the Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
DSP Factory Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11
Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13
DSP “Fill in the Blanks” (for User Presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
VTX200
Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer’s Name: SLM Electronics
Corporate Headquarters: 1901 Congressional Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146
Primary Production Facility: 700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, Arkansas, 72687
Product Type: Audio Amplifier
Products meet the regulations for compliance marking under:
ETL standards UL6500, UL60065, or UL813
CSA standards E60065 or C22.2 No.1-M90
CE safety standard EN60065
CE EMC standards EN55103 or EN55013 and EN61000
C-tick designation Level 2, ABN #56748810738, ARBN# N222
KETI standard K60065 (limited model approval)
Compliance Support Contact: SLM Electronics, Attn: R&D Compliance Engineer
1901 Congressional Drive, St Louis, Missouri, 63146 • Tel.: 314-569-0141, Fax: 314-569-0175
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by SLM Electronics could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
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Congratulations!
You are now the proud owner of the Crate VTX200 three-channel guitar amplifier
with Stereo Digital Signal Processing (DSP). This rugged amplifier combines outstanding features with serious clean and distorted sounds. Dual DSP controls provide
15 “Must Have” effects and 15 Delay effects which can be combined for a wide variety
of sounds. The Save/Tap button allows you to manually set the tempo of many of the
effects and to save new DSP presets in the amplifier’s non-volatile memory. A separate Reverb control adds even more to the array of effects.Channel switching and
DSPmay be controlled by means of a footswitch, which also allows access to two DSP
presets on each of the three channels. Stereo and Mono Effects Loops allow you to
connect additional effects for even greater flexibility. The electronic tuner (with a Mute
switch for silent tuning) lets you get tuned and stay in tune any time the amplifier is on.
Like all Crate products, your VTX200 amplifier is designed by musicians, and built
using only the best components. Extensive testing confirms that this amplifier is the
absolute best it can be.
In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly suggest that you read
the information contained in this guide before you begin playing.
And thank you for choosing
CCRRAATTEE
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VTX200
Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALLINSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
• DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR
PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNITREQUIRES 3” (75mm) OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR
FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.
• DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.
• CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS.
• ONLY CONNECTPOWER CORD TO APOLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND
COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANELOF THE APPARATUS.
• PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.
• UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
• ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR
SAFE OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY.
• WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE..
• SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
• OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
“ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”
"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:
EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
“VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"
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PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
NO ABRA
PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS
ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA
LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO.
NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO
REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ
AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR
REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE
PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE
REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
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1: INPUT: Use this jack to connect your guitar to the amplifier by means of a shielded instrument cable.
CHANNEL 1 - Featuring a low gain FlexWave circuit for clean sounds or sounds with mild distortion:
2: LOW : Use this control to adjust the low frequency level of Channel 1.
3: GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion produced by Channel 1.
4: MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level of Channel 1.
5: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level of Channel 1.
6: HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency level of Channel 1.
7: CHANNEL 1 SELECT: This switch, when depressed, selects Channel 1 as the active channel. The
adjacent LED illuminates when Channel 1 is active.
CHANNEL 2 - Featuring a medium gain FlexWave circuit for moderate distortion and crunch:
8: LOW : Use this control to adjust the low frequency level of Channel 2.
9: GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion produced by Channel 2.
10: MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level of Channel 2.
11: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level of Channel 2.
12: HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency level of Channel 2.
13: CHANNEL 2 SELECT: This switch, when depressed, selects Channel 2 as the active channel. The
adjacent LED illuminates when Channel 2 is active.
CHANNEL 3 - Featuring a high gain FlexWave circuit for extreme distortion and sustain:
14: LOW : Use this control to adjust the low frequency level of Channel 3.
15: GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion produced by Channel 3.
16: MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level of Channel 3.
17: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level of Channel 3.
18: HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency level of Channel 3.
19: CHANNEL 3 SELECT: This switch, when depressed, selects Channel 3 as the active channel. The
adjacent LED illuminates when Channel 3 is active.
VTX200
Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP
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20: MUTE: This switch, when depressed, mutes the output signal at the speaker jacks and the effects
loops, allowing you to silently tune or switch instruments. The adjacent LED illuminates when the
Mute function is active.
21: TUNER: The electronic tuner is active whenever the amplifier is turned on, providing constant,
“real time” tuning. The bottom row of LEDs indicate which note (string) is being tuned. The top row
of LEDs provides directional queues to facilitate quick and precise tuning of your instrument. The
indicated note (string) is properly tuned when only the center LED is illuminated.
22. EFFECTS: Use this control to select one of the fifteen digital effects. Complete information about
the DSP effects is on page 7.
23. DELAY: Use this control to select one of the fifteen digital delay effects. Complete information
about the DSP effects is on page 7.
24: SAVE/TAP: Use this pushbutton to set the tempo of many of the effects by tapping the button
repeatedly in time with the desired tempo. The Save/Tap button is also used to save DSP presets
and to restore the factory default DSP settings. Additional information about the Save/Tap button is
on pages 7 and 8.
25: SAVE/TAP LED: This LED flashes in time with the tempo set by the Save/Tap button (#4) and
serves as a status indicator for certain DSP activities (see page 8).
26: REVERB: Use this control to adjust the amount of the digital reverb effect. In its fully counter
clockwise position the signal is “dry” (without any reverb). As you rotate the control clockwise the
amount of reverb increases. The Reverb setting may be saved as a channel preset - see page 8.
VTX200
Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP
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