Rocktron V80R User Manual

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V80R

ELECTRIC GUITAR AMPLIFIER WITH A TUBE PREAMP,

REVERB AND BUIL T-IN CHROMATIC TUNER

User ’s Manual

V endetta is a trademark of GHS Corporation Battle Creek MI, USA

May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099,

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5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498 and 5493617.

Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.

Y our Rocktron Vendetta V80R amplifier has been designed to comply with the following Standards
and Directives as set forth by the European Union:

Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 76/769/EC, 1994/62/EC, 2000/

53/EC, 2002/95/EC

Standard(s): EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60065

This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF
energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly
used. Improper use of this equipment could result in increased RF emissions, which may or may not
interfere with other electronic products.

To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all audio input connections.
This will help insure compliance with the Directive(s).

Copyright © 2006 GHS Corporation
All Rights Reserved.

Precautions

NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORT ANT THA T YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE
YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING.

• All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed.

• Do not use this equipment near water . Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any
openings.

• The power cord should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for
a long period of time.

• Do not block any ventilation openings (if applicable). Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Only used attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Do not use this product with any case, stand tripod, bracket or table that is
not specified by the manufacturer . Insure that the case, stand, tripod,
bracket etc. is properly adjusted and setup (follow all instructions). Extra
care and caution should be taken to avoid tip over and injury .

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused during long
periods of time.

Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way , such as power supply or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally or has been dropped.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SER VICE THIS EQUIPMENT . THIS EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE SER VICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY . DO NOT MAKE
ANY INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS T O THIS EQUIPMENT AT
ANY TIME. DO NOT T AMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS A T ANY TIME. F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MA Y VOID THE W ARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT , AS WELL AS CAUSING
SHOCK HAZARD.

OPERA TING TEMPERA TURE

Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between 32° F
and 104° F (0° C and 40° C). This unit may not function properly under extreme
temperatures.

FRONT P ANEL DESCRIPTIONS

INPUT JACK

INPUT jack

1

Connect the output of your guitar to the 1/4” input jack with a shielded guitar cable.

DISTORTION CHANNEL

BOTTOM control

2

This knob controls the overall bass of the DISTOR TION channel. The BASS control boosts or cuts the
amount of low frequency , or bass sound in the signal.

SCOOP control

3

This knob controls the overall MIDDLE frequencies of the DISTOR TION channel. The MIDDLE control
boosts or cuts the amount of mid-band frequencies present in the signal.

4

TOP control

This knob controls the overall TREBLE of the DISTOR TION channel. The TREBLE control boosts or
cuts the amount of high frequencies present in the signal.

LEVEL control

5

This knob determines the LEVEL (or volume) of the DISTOR TION channel. T urning the knob clockwise
will increase the LEVEL of the distortion channel. Turning the knob counter-clockwise will decrease the
LEVEL of the distortion channel.

6

GAIN control

This knob determines the amount of GAIN (or distortion) added to the clean signal. T urning the knob
clockwise will add more GAIN to the signal. Turning the knob counter -clockwise will decrease the amount
of GAIN added to the signal.

AGX THRESHOLD control and ACTIVE LED

7

This knob determines the AGX Threshold setting. See section in this manual for a more detailed description
of how the AGX Threshold operates.

CH SELECT Button /DISTOR TION LED

8

Channel Select button allows you to select between the DISTOR TION and CLEAN channel. T o activate
the DISTOR TION channel, push in the button. This will light the LED. T o activate the CLEAN channel,
depress the button so that it is “out”. The LED will not be lit.

CLEAN CHANNEL

BASS control

9

This knob controls the overall bass of the CLEAN channel. The BASS control boosts or cuts the amount
of low frequencies, or bass sound in the signal.

10

11

12

13

14

MIDDLE control

This knob controls the overall MIDDLE frequencies of the CLEAN channel. The MIDDLE control boosts
or cuts the amount of mid-band frequencies present in the signal.

TREBLE control

This knob controls the overall TREBLE of the CLEAN channel. The TREBLE control boosts or cuts the
amount of high frequencies present in the signal.

LEVEL control

This knob determines the LEVEL (or volume) of the CLEAN channel. T urning the knob clockwise will
increase the LEVEL of the clean channel. Turning the knob counter-clockwise will decrease the LEVEL of
the clean channel.

EFFECTS and CONTROLS

REVERB control

Adjusts the amount of reverb added to your guitar’s signal. T urn the knob clockwise to increase the effect.

HEADPHONE jack

Plugging your headphones into this jack disconnects the sound going to the speaker and allows you to
practice in private.

15

POWER switch

Turns the amp ON and OFF. When the LED is lit, the amp is on.