VIRTUBE VT100FXH/VT100FX/VT250FX/VT50FX

Fig. 2.2: VIRTUBE control elements (rear panel)

++ Please note: Merely switching the unit off does not mean that it is fully disconnected from the mains. To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the mains connector. Before installation, please make sure that the mains connector has not been damaged. If you do not use the unit for an extended period of time, please disconnect it at the mains.

2.2Rear panel

[27]The VIRTUBE is connected to the mains using a standard IEC receptacle. A suitable power cord is included with the unit.

[28]FUSE HOLDER/VOLTAGE SELECTOR. Before connecting the unit to the mains, ensure that the voltage setting matches your local voltage. Blown fuses must be replaced with a fuse of the same type and rating. On some units, the fuse holder can be switched to one of two positions, i.e. 230 V and 120 V. Please note: when operating the unit outside Europe at 120 V, a higher fuse rating is required (see Chapter 4, “Installation”).

[29]This is where the fan of the unit is located.

[30]The SPEAKER OUT connectors (only one on the VT100FX and VT50FX) can be used to connect external speakers with a miminum impedance of 4 Ω. The outputs of the VT250FX deliver 50 Watts of power per channel (L/R). Always use speakers with a minimum impedance of 8 Ω to ensure maxi- mum power output. Using the SPEAKER OUT connectors will mute the built-in loudspeakers.

2.2.1FX LOOP

[31]The FX LEVEL button allows you to adapt the FX LOOP to the operating level of an external effects device (+4 dBu/- 10 dBV).

[32]The VIRTUBE provides a serial insert path for inserting external effects (e.g. reverb processor). To do so, connect the FX SEND jack to the input of the effects device.

++ The FX SEND can also be used as a parallel output with no effects, for example, to record a “dry” guitar signal. As long as the RETURN jack is not in use, there will be no break in the internal signal path.

[33]Connect the FX RETURN jack to the output of the external effects device. The VT250FX has two jacks (L/R) because it is a stereo amplifier.

[34]Use the FOOTSWITCH jack to connect the 1/4" TRS plug of the footswitch supplied with the unit. The footswitch performs a dual function: it switches between the two channels and turns the DIGITAL FX on and off.

[35]SERIAL NUMBER.

3. APPLICATION EXAMPLES

The VIRTUBE features plenty of connectors for a wealth of ap- plications. Here’s a few examples of how flexible your VIRTUBE can be:

3.1Set-up for practicing with playbacks

Fig. 3.1: VT50FX standard set-up

For practising in the rehearsal room or at home, please wire your VIRTUBE as shown in fig. 3.1. Connect a CD player or drum computer to the CD IN input. If you want to practice with headphones, connect your headphones to the PHONES jack. The built-in loudspeaker will be muted automatically. Connect the dual footswitch supplied with the unit to the FOOTSWITCH jack on the VIRTUBE. The CHANNEL footswitch switches between the channels. The EFFECT button switches the effect on and off.

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APPLICATION EXAMPLES