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.: [phone], Fax: [phone]

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

.

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"

=

=

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.

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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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The Bottom Panel:

27: POWER (not shown): Use this switch to turn the amplifier on (top of the switch depressed) and off (bottom)

of the switch depressed. The switch illuminates when the power is on.
28: AC LINE CORD (not shown): This grounded power cord is to be plugged into a grounded power outlet, wired

to current electrical codes and compatible with the voltage, power, and frequency requirements stated on the bot­tom panel. Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection.

29: SPEAKER OUTPUTS: Use these jacks to connect the amplifier to the speakers. The VTX200 is shipped from
the factory with a cable from each channel connected to the speakers within the cabinet. Additional speakers may
be connected providing the four ohm minimum load rating for these jacks is observed. When using the stereo
Chorus effect the right channel is dry and the left channel is detuned (wet). Each channel will provide 70 watts RMS
into an eight ohm load and 100 watts RMS into a four ohm load.

30: STEREO EFFECTS LOOP RETURN: When using a stereo external effects processor, connect this jack to the
output jack of the effect by means of a shielded three conductor signal cable terminated with a stereo (R/T/S) 1/4”
connector.

31: STEREO EFFECTS LOOP SEND: When using a stereo external effects processor, connect this jack to the
input jack of the effect by means of a shielded three conductor signal cable terminated with a stereo (R/T/S) 1/4”
connector.

32: MONO EFFECTS LOOP RETURN: When using a mono external effects processor, connect this jack to the
output jack of the effect by means of a shielded signal cable.

33: MONO EFFECTS LOOP SEND: When using a mono external effects processor, connect this jack to the input
jack of the effect by means of a shielded signal cable.

34: FOOTSWITCH: Use this jack to connect the footswitch cable (5-conductor midi cable) to the four-button
footswitch (supplied). This allows you to remotely switch between the channels, set tap tempos, save new presets,
and access a second set of DSP presets. (See page 9 for additional information.)

VTX200

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

100 WATTS @ 4 OHM MINIMUM LOAD

RIGHT

(CHORUS DRY) (CHORUS WET)

LEFT

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EFFECTS LOOP

SEND RETURN

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EFFECTS LOOP

SENDRETURN

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The DSP Section:

The VTX200 features DSP controls
for Effects, Delay and Reverb. Complete
information about the Effects and Delay
controls is given below. The Effects con­trol selects the “pitch modified” and wah
effects. Many of these effects have their speed controlled by the Save/Tap button. The
Delay control selects the delay or echo effects. All of these effects have their speed con­trolled by the Save/Tap button. Additional information is provided on pages 5 and 10.

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EFFECTS:

NAME DESCRIPTION SAVE/TAP BUTTON CONTROLS:

Chorus 1 stereo chorus w/low depth speed: 1 cycle/tap - period: .05 - 1 second
Chorus 2 stereo chorus w/medium low depth speed: 1 cycle/tap - period: .05 - 1 second
Chorus 3 stereo chorus w/medium high depth speed: 1 cycle/tap - period: .05 - 1 second
Chorus 4 stereo chorus w/high depth speed: 1 cycle/tap - period: .05 - 1 second
Flange 1 flanger w/low depth speed: 4 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second
Flange 2 flanger w/medium low depth speed: 4 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second
Flange 3 flanger w/medium high depth speed: 4 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second
Flange 4 flanger w/high depth speed: 4 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second
Phaser 1 phase shift w/low feedback speed: 2 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second
Phaser 2 phase shift w/medium low feedback speed: 2 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second
Phaser 3 phase shift w/medium high feedback speed: 2 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second
Phaser 4 phase shift w/high feedback speed: 2 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second
Oct- adds signal one octave below original n/a
Phase Wah medium phase w/touch sensitive wah n/a
Wah touch sensitive wah wah n/a

bypass (dry signal - no effect) n/a

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NAME DESCRIPTION SAVE/TAP BUTTON CONTROLS:

Single 1 single delay w/low level delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Single 2 single delay w/medium level delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Single 3 single delay w/high level delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Single 4 single delay w/maximum level delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Echo 1 echo delay w/low level delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Echo 2 echo delay w/medium level delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Echo 3 echo delay w/high level delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Echo 4 echo delay w/maximum level delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Ping Pong 1 stereo panning delay w/low level delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Ping Pong 2 stereo panning delay w/medium level delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Ping Pong 3 stereo panning delay w/high level delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Ping Pong 4 stereo panning delay w/maximum level delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Special 1 low echo delay w/effect on echo only delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Special 2 medium echo delay w/effect on echo only delay time: .05 - 1 sec
Special 3 high echo delay w/effect on echo only delay time: .05 - 1 sec

bypass (dry signal - no effect) n/a

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Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP

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Storing

Your Own Presets:

Each channel of the VTX200 has two factory assigned DSP presets, as shown on
pages 10 and 11. No matter what the settings of the DSP controls, the preset is recalled
when a channel is selected. You may change the DSP settings by rotating the DSP con­trols - these changes will remain active until a different channel is selected, but will not
be there for later use unless they are saved. To save a new DSP preset to a channel,
first make the desired DSP changes. Then press and hold the Save/Tap button for about
three seconds. The Save/Tap LED will flash through three quick sequences, indicating
the preset was saved. The new preset is stored for that channel and will remain in mem­ory until a new preset is stored for that channel or the factory presets are restored.

We recommend making copies of page 14 of this guide for the purpose of writing down your own presets.

Restoring the Factory Presets:

The factory assigned DSP presets may be restored, erasing any changes you have
made. Turn the amplifier off. Press and hold the Save/Tap button as you turn the amplifi­er on. The Save/Tap LED will flash through two quick sequences, indicating the factory
presets have been restored.

More

About the Save/Tap Button:

The Save/Tap button is used to set the tempo of an effect by pressing it twice within
a one second time frame. The time between the two taps sets the timing of the effect. If
the Save/Tap button is pressed an odd number of times (once, three times, etc.), the tim­ing will default to the maximum one second time period.

The Effects and the Delays may each have a different tap speed. The default “target”
for the Save/Tap button is the Delay control. To select the Effects control as the tap but­ton’s target, rotate the Effects control. The Save/Tap tempo function will automatically
revert back to the Delay control 16 seconds after the Effects control is rotated, or when
the tap speed was last changed for the Effects control.

NOTE: In most cases, it is usually more pleasing to the ear to set a slower tap speed for the HI effects and
a faster tap speed for the LO effects.

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VTX200

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP

Using the Footswitch:

The special Crate four-button footswitch supplied with the VTX200 performs a
variety of functions. The footswitch allows remote channel selection, remote Tap/Save
for each channel, and allows access to an additional DSP preset for each channel of
the amplifier. Use only the supplied Crate four-button momentary footswitch with the
VTX200. A standard 5-wire midi cable (supplied) may be used to connect the
footswitch to the amplifier.

When the footswitch is connected
to the amplifier, the first tap of but­tons 1 - 3 select the corresponding
channel. Once a channel is selected,
consequent taps of the same button
produce the same results as tapping
the front panel Save/Tap button – you
can use the footswitch to store pre­sets and set the tempo of an effect.
(See page 8.)

The “original” DSP presets are
active for each channel when the #4
footswitch LED is illuminated. These
are referred to as “DSP Bank ‘A’.”
When the #4 button is switched and
the LED is off, a second DSP preset
may be stored and recalled for each
channel - “DSP Bank ‘B’.”

NOTE: DSP Bank “B” pre­sets are only accessible
when the footswitch is
connected to the amplifier.
When the footswitch is not
connected, only DSP Bank
“A” is accessible.

FOOT

SWITCH

SENDRETURN

SEND RETURN

STEREO

EFFECTS LOOP

MONO

EFFECTS LOOP

SWITCH #1:

CH. 1 SELECT;

TAP/SAVE FOR CH. 1

FOOTSWITCH

VTX200 REAR PANEL

5-Conductor
MIDI cable

SWITCH #2:

CH. 2 SELECT;

TAP/SAVE FOR CH. 2

SWITCH #4:

LED on: DSP BANK A
LED off: DSP BANK B

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SWITCH #3:

CH. 3 SELECT;

TAP/SAVE FOR CH. 3

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DSP

Factory Presets:

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The VTX200 Factory Presets for the DSP section are as follows:

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Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP

Factory Preset 1: Clean w/Chorus, Delay, Reverb

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SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

CHANNEL: 1

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SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

CHANNEL: 1

O

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SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

REVERB

BANK: "A
2
3

REVERB

BANK: "A
2
3

REVERB

"B

"B

CHANNEL: 1

TAP Tempo MEDIUMTAP Tempo MEDIUM

BANK: "A
2
3

"B

11

DSP

Factory Presets:

DELAY

EFFECTS

SAVE / TAP

REVERB

OCT

PHASE

WAH

AH

DELAY

EFFECTS

SAVE / TAP

REVERB

OCT

PHASE

WAH

AH

DELAY

EFFECTS

SAVE / TAP

REVERB

OCT

P

HASE

WA

H

AH

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The VTX200 Factory Presets for the DSP section are as follows:

VTX200

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP

Factory Preset 4: Clean w/Reverb

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P

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PHASE

WAH

S

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R

-

EFFECTSEFFECTS

Factory Preset 5: Rhythm w/Reverb

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EFFECTSEFFECTS

Factory Preset 6: Solo w/Reverb

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OCT

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DELAYDELAY

TAP Tempo N/ATAP Tempo N/A

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SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

CHANNEL: 1

REVERB

BANK: "A
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SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

REVERB

CHANNEL: 1

TAP Tempo N/ATAP Tempo N/A

BANK: "A
2
3

"B

12

Suggested Settings:

VTX200

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP

DELAYEFFECTS

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

OCT

-

PHASE

W

AH

W

A

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O

INPUT

MUTE

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

OCT

-

PH

A

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W

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INPUT

MUTE

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

OCT

-

PH

A

SE

W

A
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INPUT

MUTE

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

OCT

-

PH

A

SE

W

A
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A

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INPUT

MUTE

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

OCT

-

PH

A

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INPUT

MUTE

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

OCT

-

PH

A

SE

W

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INPUT

MUTE

DELAYEFFECTS

DELAYEFFECTS

DELAYEFFECTS

DELAYEFFECTS

DELAYEFFECTS

"Oceanic"

Clean with

Vibrato, Delay,

& Reverb

"Super Funk"

Clean with

Wah, Delay,

& Reverb

"Arena"

Rhythm with

Reverb
& Delay

"Haze Faze"

Rhythm with

Phase

& Reverb

INPUTINPUT

INPUTINPUT

INPUTINPUT

INPUTINPUT

LOW

LOW

LOW

LOW

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

MID

MID

MID

MID

LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVEL

HIGH

LOW

MID

GAIN

11 22

HIGH

LOW

GAIN

MID

11 22

HIGH

LOW

GAIN

MID

11 22

HIGH

LOW

GAIN

MID

11 22

LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVEL

HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

"Solo Wah"

Solo with

Wah, Delay

& Reverb

"Octanator"

Solo with
& Reverb

Octave

INPUTINPUT

INPUTINPUT

LOW

LOW

GAIN

GAIN

MID

MID

LEVEL

LEVEL

HIGH

LOW

MID

GAIN

11 22

HIGH

LOW

GAIN

MID

11 22

LEVEL

LEVEL

HIGH

HIGH

13

Suggested Settings:

VTX200

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP

DELAY

EFFECTS

SAVE / TAP

REVERB

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

OCT

PHAS

E

W

AH

A

H

MUTE

SAVE / TAP

REVERB

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

OCT

PH

A

SE

W

A
H

A

H

MUTE

SAVE / TAP

REVERB

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

OCT

PH

A

SE

W

A
H

A

H

MUTE

SAVE / TAP

REVERB

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

OCT

PH

A

SE

W

A
H

A

H

MUTE

SAVE / TAP

REVERB

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

OCT

PH

A

SE

W

A
H

A

H

MUTE

SAVE / TAP

REVERB

HIGH

MID

LEVEL

GAIN

LOW

OCT

PH

A

SE

W

A
H

A

H

MUTE

DELAY

EFFECTS

DELAY

EFFECTS

DELAY

EFFECTS

DELAY

EFFECTS

DELAY

EFFECTS

LOW

LOW

LOW

LOW

LOW

LOW

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

MID

MID

MID

MID

MID

MID

LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVEL

HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

MUTEMUTE

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A

A

L

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MUTEMUTE

33

MUTEMUTE

33

MUTEMUTE

33

MUTEMUTE

33

MUTEMUTE

33

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EFFECTSEFFECTS

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EFFECTSEFFECTS

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EFFECTSEFFECTS

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H

EFFECTSEFFECTS

OCT

PHAS

W

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AH

P

H

A

OCT

PH

A

SE

W

A

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P

H

A

OCT

PH

A

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P

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OCT

PH

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P

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OCT

PH

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PH

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DELAYDELAY

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DELAYDELAY

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SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

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SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

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SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

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SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

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SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

O

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A

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SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

REVERB

REVERB

REVERB

REVERB

REVERB

REVERB

EFFECTS TAP Tempo: MEDIUM

DELAY TAP Tempo: MEDIUM

EFFECTS TAP Tempo: N/A

DELAY TAP Tempo: FAST

EFFECTS TAP Tempo: N/A

DELAY TAP Tempo: MEDIUM

EFFECTS TAP Tempo: MEDIUM

DELAY TAP Tempo: N/A

EFFECTS TAP Tempo: N/A

DELAY TAP Tempo: N/A

EFFECTS TAP Tempo: N/A

DELAY TAP Tempo: N/A

14

DSP

“Fill in the Blanks” (User Settings):

DELAY

EFFECTS

SAVE / TAP

REVERB

OCT

PHASE

WAH

AH

DELAY

EFFECTS

SAVE / TAP

REVERB

OCT

PHASE

WAH

AH

DELAY

EFFECTS

SAVE / TAP

REVERB

OCT

P

HASE

WAH

AH

"
"

"
"

"
"

Copy this page to fill in your own DSP Presets!

VTX200

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

User Preset:

User Preset:

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S

WAH

P

H

A

OCT

PHASE

WAH

S

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R

S

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G

EFFECTSEFFECTS

TAP Tempo TAP Tempo

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F

C

H

O

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U

S

WAH

P

H

A

OCT

PHASE

WAH

S

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S

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G

EFFECTSEFFECTS

TAP Tempo TAP Tempo

O

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DELAYDELAY

O

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DELAYDELAY

P

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O

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A

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SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

CHANNEL: 1

REVERB

BANK: "A
2

"B

3

P

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P

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P

S

O

N

G

L

A

I

SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

CHANNEL: 1

REVERB

BANK: "A
2

"B

3

User Preset:

E

G

N

A

L

F

C

H

O

R

U

S

WAH

P

P

HASE

WAH

H

A

S

OCT

E

R

S

I

N

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G

EFFECTSEFFECTS

TAP Tempo TAP Tempo

O

H

C

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L

E

DELAYDELAY

P

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P

C

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P

S

O

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A

I

SAVE / TAPSAVE / TAP

CHANNEL: 1

REVERB

BANK: "A
2

"B

3

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System Block Diagram:

VTX200

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

TUNER

INPUT

BUFFER

INPUT

FOOTSWITCH

1 2 3 4

MUTE

A BC D EF G

SWITCH

CONTROLLER

CHANNEL 1

WAVE
GAIN)

GAIN

CHANNEL 2

WAVE

(MEDIUM

GAIN)

GAIN

CHANNEL 3

WAVE
(HIGH

GAIN)

GAIN

FLEX
(LOW

FLEX

FLEX

LEVEL

MIDHIGH LOW

LEVEL

MIDHIGH LOW

LEVEL

MIDHIGH LOW

TAP/

SAVE

DSP

A/B

DSP

REVERB EFFECTSDELAY

MONO EFFECTS LOOP

RETURN

SEND

RETURN

STEREO EFFECTS LOOP

SEND

POWER

AMP 2

SPEAKER
OUTPUTS

RIGHT

(CHORUS

DRY)

DAMPING

POWER

AMP 1

SPEAKER
OUTPUTS

LEFT

(CHORUS

WET)

DAMPING

VTX200 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Output Power Rating 70W per channel @5% THD, 8 ohm load

100W per channel @5% THD, 4 ohm load
Speaker Size and Rating (2) Celestion Seventy 80W 12” 8 ohm
Input Impedance 470kΩ
Total System Gain Ch 1 74dB, all controls @10

Ch 2 88dB, all controls @10

Ch 3 103dB, all controls @10
Maximum Input Signal Accepted 5 volts peak-to-peak
Channel 1 Low Control 26dB range @ 70Hz

Mid Control 10dB range @ 900Hz

High Control 20dB range @ 10kHz

Channel 2 Low Control 26dB range @ 70Hz

Mid Control 10dB range @ 900Hz

High Control 20dB range @ 10kHz

Channel 3 Low Control 17dB range @ 100Hz

Mid Control 16dB range @ 1kHz

High Control 12dB range @ 7kHz

Power Requirements 120 VAC, 60Hz, 95VA

100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 95VA;
230VAC, 50/60Hz, 95VA

Size and Weight 21” H 27-3/4” W x 11-1/4” D, 45 lbs.

The VTX200 is covered with a durable Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.

Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.

Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications

and information in this manual are subject to change without notice.

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@2004 SLM Electronics, a division of St. Louis Music, Inc • 1400 Ferguson Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63133

47-387-01 • 072304

VTX200

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP