Behringer V-TONE GM110 user manual Design concept, Dynamizer technology and analog modeling

1.1 The design concept

The philosophy behind BEHRINGER products guarantees a no-compromise circuit design and employs the best choice of components.

The operational amplifiers employed by BEHRINGER and used in the V-TONE GM110 are exceptional: they boast extreme linearity and very low distortion characteristics. To complement this, the choice of components includes low-tolerance resistors and capacitors, high-quality potentiometers and switches, and several other carefully selected elements.

The robust housing of your V-TONE, with its oversize power supply, gives you the peace of mind that the V-TONE will hold its own even under the most demanding stage conditions. The housing is made of high-grade, environment-friendly MDF wood consisting of multiply impregnated layers.

1.2DYNAMIZER technology and analog modeling

When an electric instrument is amplified, that’s where you either make it or break it. Unlike the signals that have been mixed and mastered, the signals of electric instruments have extremely high signal peaks, placing the dynamic range of the amp’s circuitry under immense strain. How your amp reacts to these signal peaks is one of its most defining characteristics.

That’s why we’ve equipped all V-TONE Series amps with our unique DYNAMIZER preamplifier circuitry. It guarantees a lively sound with a lot of punch, even when the amp is pushed to its limits. Combine that with our V-TONE analog modeling, and not only do you have amazingly authentic tube sounds at your fingertips, you also get the dynamic performance typical of the respective amp type. Crystal-clear guitar tones come through with transparency, warmth and the compression typical of tube amps. Even as distortion increases, the sound remains lively and full of power, without losing any of its assertiveness.

All along, you have full control over the volume. Plainly talking, you can take the same sound you are used to at your practice room and replicate it in your bedroom at much more reasonable volume levels, or you can even record yourself while playing.

The following user’s manual will familiarize you with the control elements of your new V-TONE and let you learn all of its functions. After reading this manual, store it somewhere where you can easily find in the future, should you need to look up some information.

1.3 Before you get started

1.3.1 Shipment

The V-TONE was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport.

Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that your V-TONE may have been damaged in transport, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.

Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired it immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/ repair may be rendered invalid.

1.3.2 Initial operation

Please make sure that your V-TONE is provided with sufficient ventilation, and never place it on other amplifiers or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.

Before plugging your V-TONE into a power socket, please make sure you have selected the correct voltage:

The fuse mount near the power cord connector has three triangular markings. Two of these triangles are facing opposite one another. Your V-TONE is set up for the voltage indicated near these markings, and can be altered by turning the fuse mount by 180 degrees. ATTENTION: This does not apply to export models built for 120 V, for example!

If you use your V-TONE unit with a different voltage, you must change the fuses accordingly. The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the chapter “SPECIFICATIONS”.

Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating, without exception! The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the chapter “SPECIFICATIONS”.

Power is delivered via the cable that was delivered with the V- TONE. All mandatory safety precautions have been adhered to.

Please make sure that all your equipment is grounded at all times. For your own protection, you should never tamper with the grounding of the cable or the unit itself. The unit shall always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. You can eliminate humming problems caused by grounding at the D.I. OUT by pressing the

GND switch (Groundlift, ).

1.1.3 Online registration

Please, do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website (www.behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!