Troubleshooting, External volume pedal does not work

Troubleshooting

1.The VC-4 is not powering up when con- nected to the amp

➢Is the power on the Valvetronix amp switched on?

➢Is the VC-4 properly connected to the Val- vetronix amp?

➢Is the correct cable being used?

Please check that all connections are properly made and that the contacts on the VOX BUS jack on the rear of the VC-4 and your amp are kept clean.

2.Effects cannot be switched on/off with the VC-4

➢Is the VC-4 in Individual mode?

➢Are the MOD, DELAY or REVERB sections on the Valvetronix amp off?

➢Are the MOD, DELAY or REVERB sections on the Valvetronix amp bypassed?

➢Is the correct cable being used?

Please check the effect settings on the Valvetronix amp and make sure the VC-4 is switched to Individ- ual Mode.

3.Effect(s) cannot be heard even if they are switched on by the VC-4

➢Are the effects on the Valvetronix amp bypassed?

Please check the settings on the Valvetronix amp. If bypass is “on”, none of MOD, DELAY, REVERB effects will be heard.

4.The pedal on the VC-4 does not control the effect being selected

➢Is the pedal set properly?

➢Is an external volume pedal being used?

In order to get the Expression pedal to function as an expression controller, keep the TAP TEMPO button pressed for more than 1 second until the Expression pedal LED lights up on the VC-4.

Also, check that the EX CTL switch, the setting of the MOD section and/or the setting of the PEDAL section on the Valvetronix amp are set properly.

5. The external volume pedal does not work

➢Is the connection properly made?

➢Is the correct cable being used?

➢Is the cable broken?

➢Is the external volume pedal compatible with the VC-4?

Please check the connection and cable. If the exter- nal volume pedal allows for a minimum setting, please set the value as low as possible.

6.The calibration needs to be adjusted on the built-in pedal and/or an external volume pedal

In case you aren’t getting the maximum or mini- mum effect when the pedal or an external volume pedal is used, please re-calibrate the VC-4 via the following steps.

TIP! When you calibrate the pedal, use your hand because using your foot may not enable an accurate adjustment.

a)Re-Calibrating the VC-4 using the built-in pedal.

1.First, make sure that the power to the Valvetronix amp is off.

2.Then, turn on the power to the Valvetronix amp while holding down footswitch 3 and the TAP TEMPO button on the VC-4. Doing this will

cause the Bank Display to show “ ” for a sec- ond and then “ ”.

3.Slowly “open” the pedal until it is fully “open” as shown in the diagram below.

4.Press the TAP TEMPO switch on the VC-4. This will set the minimum Expression/Volume setting and the Bank display will show “ ”. (as shown in the diagram below)

5.Slowly press the Expression/Volume pedal down until it is fully closed as shown below.

TIP! Pressing the FX ON-OFF/CHANNEL button on the VC-4 will terminate the adjust- ment.

TIP! When hooking up an external volume pedal to the VC-4 via the volume jack on the VC-4, the built in pedal automatically reverts to Expression only and volume is controlled by the external pedal only.

6.Press the TAP TEMPO switch on the VC-4. The Bank Display will show “ ” and the VC-4 will return to normal operation.

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