
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HEED ALL WARNINGS
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols
that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The
lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means
that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The
exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is
necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual.
These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts
inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service
the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s
warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the
unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service.
Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. CONNECT ONLY TO A
MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.
The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN and YELLOW - Earth BLUE - Neutral BROWN - Live
As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
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The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol,
or coloured green, or green and yellow.
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The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked N or coloured black.
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The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
marked L or coloured red.
This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment
plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation.
If the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer servicing to qualified
service personnel who should refer to the table below. The green/yellow
wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis.
WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in
the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in full
line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe injury or
death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched
simultaneously.
DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER
THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
LIQUID AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL
BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. 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 USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN
UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: For products provided with a power switch, the
power switch DOES NOT break the connection from the mains.
MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rackmount or installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains
switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be
incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building.
FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE:
Replace fuse with same type and rating only.
MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE:
different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available
power source at installation. Connect this equipment only to the power
source indicated on the equipment rear panel. To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel or equivalent.
This Equipment is intended for rack mount use only.
This equipment may require the use of a

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Section Title
Rack Spacing Requirement
ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
This unit conforms to the Product
Specifications noted on the Declaration
of Conformity. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
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this device may not cause harmful
interference, and
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this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Operation of this unit within significant
electromagnetic fields should be avoided.
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use only shielded interconnecting cables.
The model LHD240 VAE main unit must be mounted
with a minimum of 1.5 inches (1U rack space) of
space above and below it for proper air ventilation.
U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING
A molded mains plug that has been cut off
from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains
plug at a suitable disposal facility.
NEVER UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU
INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT
MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP
POWER SOCKET.
Do not use the mains plug without the fuse
cover in place. Replacement fuse covers
can be obtained from your local retailer.
Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST
be ASTA approved to BS1362.

Service Info/Warranty
SERvICE INFO
If you require technical support, contact Wenger Corp. Customer Service at
1-800-887-7145.
WARRANTY
This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser.
1. Wenger Corp. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and work
manship under normal use and service.
3. Wenger Corp.'s liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at our dis
cretion, replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect. All parts and
labor will be covered up to a period of 5 years.
4. Wenger Corp. 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 additions or improvements on products previously manufactured.
5. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Wenger
Corp. neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume on its behalf any
obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall
Wenger Corp. be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in
the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond its control.
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Service Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Welcome
Features - Acoustic Environments
Features - Recording/Playback
The Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Diagram
User Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the VAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting a Room
Adjusting Volume
Mute
Selecting a Session
Recording
Playback
External Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
USB
Record Output
Footswitch
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Introduction
INTROdUCTION
WELCOME
Congratulations on your selection of the Virtual Acoustic Environments (VAE) system
and welcome to a world of possibilities and inspiration. With this equipment you have
enabled your music practice room to become the ultimate in rehearsal rooms. From a
small recital room to a large auditorium or even a spacious cathedral, you can practice
your musical talents in a wide variety of virtual performance spaces. With the push of
a button, the VAE allows you to change your practice space into a wide variety of “live”
performance spaces. The VAE system also allows you to capture and record your practice sessions giving you instant feedback on your performance.
Musicians know that the acoustic space you play in affects the feel of a performance
and that musical cues from the sound of their instrument in that space are an important part of optimizing the timing and feel of a performance. With the VAE Virtual
Practice Room system you have full control of the acoustic space giving you the ability
to match the sound of the space to your acoustic needs. This flexibility and the excitement it generates leads to motivation and inspiration in any musician.
It has been said that “each musician is their own worst critic”. The ability to instantly
hear back your practice session or performance is an important self-motivating tool
for any musician to improve their capabilities. The session recording capabilities of the
VAE system give you an easy way to record and play back your practice sessions. With
the capability to record up to nine sessions and a simple user control interface that
includes Record, Stop, Play, Fast Forward, and Rewind and a display showing the current session number and playback time, you have a complete self-critiquing solution
at your fingertips.
After you have captured your performance you may download a copy of the sound file
to your own personal computer through the USB port.
There is truly nothing like the VAE system in creating the optimal practice environment
for musicians and giving them the tools they need to get the most from their practice
sessions.
FEATURES - ACOUSTIC ENvIRONMENTS
• Accurately emulates nine common performance spaces
including:
• Rooms (practice, Baroque)
• Recital Halls (medium and large)
• Auditoriums (large, medium, and small)
• Special Spaces (Cathedral, Arena)
• Patented LEXICON © Virtual Environment technology
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