Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto VT15 del fabbricante Vox
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions. •K eep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. •F ollow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water . • Mains powered appar atus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as v ases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
3 T able of C ontents Introduction ......................................................................... 4 W elcome! ........................................................................................................ 4 Main f eatures ........
4 Intr oduc tion W elcome! Thank you for purchasing the VOX VT15 or VT30 V alvetronix amp. To help you get the most out of your new amplifire, please r ead this manual car e- fully .
5 Signal path Y our guitar sound passes through the following sections. Refer to “T op and rear panels” (p.8) in conjunction with this illustration.
6 Quick star t This Quick Start section is for those of you who would like to start using your new amp right away . This manual contains information that will help you take full advantage of your V alvetronix amp, so be sure to r ead the rest of it after you’ve read the Quick Start section.
7 Checking out the preset progr ams 1. Press the top panel [PRESET] switch. The PRESET LED will light up(Preset mode). 2. T urn the [AMP] selector to select an amp model. A preset program for a sound that is typical of each amp model will be r ecalled, and the GAIN, VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS, and effect settings will switch auto- matically .
8 T op and r ear panels In this chapter we're going to take a look at the top and r ear panels of your V alvetronix amp. A. T op panel 1 2 The illustration shows the VT15. 3 4 5 1. INPUT/PHONES section INPUT jack This is where you plug in your guitar .
9 In Preset mode (i.e., when the PRESET LED is lit), you can r ecall preset programs that contain sounds and effect settings that ar e typical of each amp model. [GAIN] control This adjusts the pre-amp gain of the selected amp model. [VOLUME] control This adjusts the volume of the selected amp model.
10 [T AP] switch, LED This sets the speed of modulation-type effects such as Chor us or Flanger , or the time of Delay or T ape Echo effects. The interval between two pr esses of the switch will be set as the time. The LED will blink at intervals of the specified speed or time.
11 [CHANNEL] switches, LEDs Use these to select channels. The LED of the selected channel will be lit. T o save a new program, hold down the desir ed [CHANNEL] switch for one second or longer . 5. Power switch [POWER] switch When the power is on, the indicator located above the switch will be lit.
12 Ab out the thr ee oper ating modes The VT15/30 contains three pr eset programs – basic, effected, and song – for each of its amp models (giving you a total of 66 programs). Y ou can select these simply by switching the VT15/30 to Preset mode and using the [AMP] selector .
13 Switching to Manual mode If the MANUAL LED is dark, you’re not in Manual mode. Press the [MANUAL] switch; the MANUAL LED will light, and you’ll be in Manual mode. NO TE: In Manual mode, adjusting a parameter whose setting is not determined by the position of a knob (i.
14 Crea ting and saving sounds Y ou can create a sound either by starting with an existing pr ogram that’s close to what you have in mind and then editing it, or by cr eating the sound “from scratch” (i.e., from an initialized state). Creating a sound Here’s how to cr eate a sound from scratch.
15 HINT : For details on the effect types, refer to “Explanation of the amps and effects” (p.18). 8. If you want to use reverb, turn the [REVERB] knob to adjust the r everb mix amount. A djusting the noise reduction Here’s how to adjust the way in which noise is suppr essed.
16 Checking the original values sa ved in a pr ogram The original value indication lets you check the parameter values that ar e saved in a program. When you turn a knob to change the value of a param.
17 U sing a f oot switch ( V O X VFS5) If you connect an optional foot switch (VOX VFS5: sold sepa- rately) to the rear panel [FOOT SW] jack, you’ll be able to switch banks/channels and turn effect bypass on/off using your foot. NO TE: Y ou must connect or disconnect the foot switch while the power is of f.
18 Explanation of the amps and eff ec ts This section explains the twenty-two amp models and the ef fects. A mp models Here we will explain the twenty-two amp models that wer e specially selected for the V alvetronix amp from numer ous great-sounding amps.
19 A-7: AC50CP2 The VOX AC50CP2 classic plus combo is VOX’s new concept in all-tube amps. This amp models the more high-gain channel 2 with the “Fat Switch” turned of f. A-8: UK 25TH Based on a UK-made 100W head, this amp was created for a famous guitarist known for his amazing tone, slash rhythms, and liking for silk hats.
20 B-5: AC30TB This models an AC30 amp with the “top boost” circuit that was included as standard starting with units produced in 1964. It delivers a smooth and r efined top end, ma- jestically deep overdrive, and a rich and brilliant clean sound.
21 Effec ts The VT15/30 provides eleven of the most popular ef fects (including multiple ef- fects) in addition to reverb. Y ou can set the SPEED parameter of the modulation effects or the TIME parameter of the delays simply by pr essing the [T AP] switch twice at the desired interval.
22 CHORUS This models a standard rich-sounding analog chor us unit. TA P “SPEED” Adjusts the modulation speed in a range of 0.1...10 [Hz]. EDIT1 [EDIT] “DEPTH” Adjusts the depth of modulation. EDIT2 [T AP+EDIT] “SPEED” Lets you use the knob to make fine adjustments in the delay time.
23 PHASER This models a popular analog phaser that was packaged in a banana-yellow box. TA P “SPEED” Adjusts the modulation speed in a range of 0.1...10 [Hz]. EDIT1 [EDIT] “DEPTH” Adjusts the depth of modulation. EDIT2 [T AP+EDIT] “SPEED” Lets you use the knob to make fine adjustments in the speed.
24 Tr oubleshooting 1. Power does not turn on when you turn the [POWER] switch on - Is the power cable connected to the rear panel AC power inlet? - Is the power cable connected to an AC outlet? - Could the AC outlet be malfunctioning? - Could the power cable be damaged? 2.
25 Specifications Number of amp models: 22 Number of effects Eff ect types: 11 Noise reduction: 1 Re v erb: 1 Number of programs Preset: 66 User : 8 (two banks x f our channels) Input/output jacks T o.
26 Song progr am list Preset Mode P3: Red Amp A: GREEN Song Title Boutique CL Message In A Bottle Delux e T weed Sultans Of Swing Super 4x10 Pride And Joy A C15TB Smoke On The W ater A C30HH Still Got.
27 PROGRAM NAME NO TE: NR ( NOISE REDUCTION ): POWER LEVEL EDIT2(T AP + EDIT): /T AP EDIT3(BYP ASS + EDIT): Pr ogram sheet When you come up with a sound you like, you can use this sheet to make a note of your settings. W e suggest that you make photocopies of this pr ogram sheet, and make your notes on the photocopies.
1 E 8 IMPORT ANT NO TICE T O CONSUMERS This product has been manuf actured according to str ict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicab le in the countr y in which it is intended that this product should be used.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Vox VT15 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Vox VT15 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Vox VT15 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Vox VT15 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Vox VT15, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Vox VT15.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Vox VT15. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Vox VT15 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
