OWNER’S MANUAL
WARRANTY
We at DigiTech® are very proud of our products and back-up each one we sell with the following warranty:
1.Please register online at digitech.com within ten days of purchase to validate this warranty. This warranty is valid only in the United States.
2.DigiTech warrants this product, when purchased new from an authorized U.S. DigiTech dealer and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty is valid to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable.
3.DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to DigiTech WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of one year (this warranty is extended to a period of six years when the product has been properly registered through our website). A Return Authorization number may be obtained by contacting DigiTech. The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product’s use in any circuit or assembly.
4.Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the responsibility of the consumer. A copy of the original purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service.
5.DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.
6.The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the product’s main assembly is opened and tampered with by anyone other than a certified DigiTech technician or, if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer.
7.The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall DigiTech or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.
NOTE: The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notification. Some information contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product since this version of the manual was completed. The information contained in this version of the owner’s manual supersedes all previous versions.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SERVICE
If you require technical support, contact DigiTech Technical Support. Be prepared to accurately describe the problem. Know the serial number of your device – this is printed on a sticker attached to the chassis. If you have not already taken the time to register your product, please do so now at digitech.com.
Before you return a product to the factory for service, we recommend you refer to this manual. Make sure you have correctly followed installation steps and operating procedures. For further technical assistance or service, please contact our Technical Support Department at (801) 566-8800 or visit digitech.com. If you need to return a product to the factory for service, you MUST first contact Technical Support to obtain a Return Authorization Number.
NO RETURNED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE FACTORY WITHOUT A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER.
Please refer to the Warranty information, which extends to the first end-user. After expiration of the warranty, a reasonable charge will be made for parts, labor, and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility. In all cases, you are responsible for transportation charges to the factory. If the product is still under warranty, DigiTech will pay the return shipping.
Use the original packing material if it is available. Mark the package with the name of the shipper and with these words in red: DELICATE INSTRUMENT, FRAGILE! Insure the package properly. Ship prepaid, not collect. Do not ship parcel post.
INTRODUCTION
Thanks for choosing the DigiTech® Ventura Vibe stereo vibrato/rotary pedal. The Ventura Vibe was designed for the selective guitarist who wants the highest quality vibrato/rotary effects in a compact package. The Ventura Vibe provides such distinguishing features as 3 versatile effects, true bypass, constant high voltage operation, and true stereo processing, making the Ventura Vibe an essential addition to the signal chain of players who know about sound quality and demand the utmost in performance with superior tone and control.
The Ventura Vibe’s effect are:
•Vintage Vibrato (based on the legendary Uni-Vibe®)
•Modern Vibrato
•Rotary
To use the Ventura Vibe pedal, enable the effect with the Footswitch (the LED will light when the effect is enabled). Set the MIX control to the 3 o’clock position. Select the desired vibrato/rotary type with the TYPE switch. Adjust the TONE, DRIVE, DEPTH, and SPEED controls to dial in the desired effect. Now re-adjust the MIX control for the desired blend of wet and dry signals.
FEATURES
•3 Effects in a Single Pedal
•Effect Type Switch
•Controls for Speed, Depth, Mix, Drive, & Tone
•True Bypass
•Stereo 1/4”Inputs & Outputs w/ True Stereo Processing
•Constant High Voltage Power Rails
•Effect On/Off LED Indicator
•Soft Touch Vacuum Switch
•Included StompLock™ & Pedalboard Hook & Loop Pad
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USER INTERFACE
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1.Effect Type Selector Switch
Selects from the following vibrato/rotary algorithm types:
•VINTAGE - The classic sound of a vintage vibrato effect (based on the classic Uni-Vibe®)
•MODERN - A modern vibrato effect.
•ROTARY - Effect based on the sound of a rotating Leslie® speaker cabinet.
2.DC Power Jack
Connect the specified Harman power supply (sold separately) to this jack. Be sure to use the proper power supply for your area’s mains line voltage. See ‘Specifications’ on page 10 for power supply model information. The Ventura Vibe can only be powered using the external power supply.
3.DEPTH Knob
Increases the intensity of the modulation effects. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the intensity and counter-clockwise to decrease the intensity.
4.TONE Knob
This knob is used to increase or decrease the amount of high frequencies in the effect signal. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the high frequencies or counter-clockwise to decrease the high frequencies. With the knob at the 12 o’clock position, there is no boost or cut of high frequencies.
5.DRIVE Knob
This knob is used to increase or decrease the amount of drive/distortion incorporated into the effect. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the drive/distortion amount or counterclockwise to reduce the drive/distortion amount.
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