Tech 21 VT BASS 1000 Users Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

HEED ALL WARNINGS.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a

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This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts the user to important operating and maintenance

nstructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual.

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This unit is powered by potentially hazardous voltage. Therefore,
observe the following safety precautions:

1. Read and follow all instructions before

using product.

2. Do not use product near water (such as
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, swim­ming pool, in a wet basement, etc.).

3. Unit should be located so that its location
or position does not impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.

4. Product should be located away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, or
other products, including amplifiers, that pro­duce heat.

5. Product should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operat­ing instructions or as marked on the product.

6. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the unit.

7. Do not allow objects or liquids to penetrate the enclosure through openings.

8. During heavy use, chassis may get hot to the touch. Handle with care.

9. Protect unit from strong impact.

10. Unplug product before cleaning. Never spray liquid cleaners into the amp: wipe

with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and film.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is

recommended by the manufacturer. When a cart is used, use cau­tion when moving the cart/product combination to avoid injury
from tipping over.

13. Amplifiers may be capable of producing high volume levels
that could cause permanent hearing loss or damage, if the expo­sure to such levels is prolonged. Such damage is progressive and irreversible! If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult an audiologist.

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14. Unplug unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

15. This unit must be earth grounded. To reduce the risk of electric shock, NEVER
remove or otherwise attempt to defeat the ground pin of the power cord. If the provid­ed plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, do not expose this unit
to rain or moisture. Do not remove the chassis from its cabinet, or remove metal cov­ering from chassis parts. Removing the chassis from its cabinet exposes extremely
dangerous high voltages. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Hazardous volt­ages are present inside the chassis. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

CAUTION: Never modify the power cord. If original power cord becomes damaged,
frayed, or has exposed wires, replace immediately with same rating and gauge, or
higher. Replacements are commercially available or you can contact Tech 21 directly.

WARNING: Attempting to repair this unit is not recommended and may void its
warranty. NOTE: In the U.S. and Canada, servicing is performed at factory only. In
other countries, please refer repairs to the local Tech 21 authorized distributor.

FUSE

Fuse holder is located inside A/C cord receptacle. You must disconnect
and remove power cord to change fuse. Replace with similar type

and same value: 100V and 117V units: use F 8A L

230V and 240V units: use F 5A L

QUICK START AND STOP INSTRUCTIONS

QUICK START: Here’s how to get your VT Bass 1000 up and running before read-

ing the entire manual. Note: By not reading the manual, you’ll miss out on how to get
the most out of your new investment!

1. Plug the VT Bass 1000 head into speaker cabinet(s). Cabs must be rated for total
of 1000W RMS minimum at 4Ω or 600W RMS minimum at 8Ω.

2. Attach the AC cord to the amp and plug into a wall socket.

3. Plug your instrument into the front panel Input jack (on the left side).

4. Make sure the Level control on each channel is turned down. Then turn on the VT
Bass 1000 and adjust the Level controls accordingly.

5. Play your bass and you should hear a sound coming through the amp. If not, check that
your guitar’s volume control is turned up, recheck your connections, and be sure your
cable isn’t faulty. If there is still no sound, refer to factory or qualified technician.

QUICK STOP: After shutting off the VT Bass 1000 (or any amplifier), wait at least 10
seconds before turning it back on.

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Tech 21, the Company

VT Bass 1000, an Overview

Tech 21 was formed by a guitarist possessing the unusual combination of a

trained ear and electronics expertise. In 1989, B. Andrew Barta incorporated

Tech 21 and made his unique invention commercially available to players and
studios around the world. His highly-acclaimed SansAmp™ pioneered Tube

Amplifier Emulation in professional applications for recording direct and per-

forming live, and created an entirely new category of signal processing. While

there have since been many entries into this niche, SansAmp continues to

maintain its reputation as the industry standard.

With a full line of SansAmp models, Tech 21 also offers effect pedals and

MIDI products, as well as “traditional” style amplifiers for guitar and bass.

Each product is thoughtfully and respectfully designed by Andrew himself

with the player in mind. Our goal is to provide you with flexible, versatile tools

to cultivate, control, refine and redefine your own individual sound. Tech 21

takes great pride in delivering consistent professional quality sound, studio to

studio, club to club, arena to arena.

The VT Bass 1000 bass amp head is a 2-channel, 2-rackspace adaptation of

its pedal counterpart, the SansAmp Character Series VT Bass. The heart of

the VT Bass 1000 is the analog warmth of the SansAmp emulation circuitry

that was designed to recreate the powerful tones of Ampeg®-style stacks.

Each channel features a powerful 3-band

active

EQ section and a full-range

Drive control to dial in your desired tone. The unique, continuously-variable

Character control moves seamless between decades of different voicings. It

alters the entire sonic structure of the sound, from thick flip-top funk, to

indie rock snarl, to deep tectonic distortion.

For studio and live applications, our proprietary, 100% analog SansAmp

Tube Amplifier Emulation technology enables you to go straight into the

mixer of a recorder or PA system via the XLR Direct Output.

The included Footswitch further expands the VT Bass 1000’s capabilities. In

addition to being able to remotely change channels, there is a MUTE switch

which allows you to silently tune your instrument, and a MIX function to

simultaneously

engage both channels, yielding 3 footswitchable sounds.

The VT Bass 1000 offers bootylicious tones for fearless pro players yearning

to jump ship from the status quo.

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