Mesa/Boogie V-AMP2 Introduction, Control Elements, Before you get started, Front panel/surface

V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/V-AMP 2

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! With the V-AMPIRE, V-AMP PRO and V-AMP 2 you have acquired an up-to-date guitar amp of the newest generation. Each one offers you a range of sonic posibilities as wide as your own imagination.

With the V-AMPIRE you own the new combo version of our famous V-AMP 2. It’s an allrounder with so many features that you hardly need any other equipment.

The V-AMP PRO is the “big brother” of the V-AMP 2. Besides the V-AMP 2 features, the PRO version offers digital output signals and you can even select the output format. External synchronization of your V-AMP PRO is possible via wordclock.

The V-AMP 2 is the revised and furtherly developed well- known V-AMP model. With this modern virtual guitar amp we have set a new standard. The V-AMP 2 offers 32 authentic amp and even special loudspeaker cabinet sounds without the usual transportation problems.

But enough of this talk: Nothing will convince you more than what you hear and feel when you test your virtual amp for the first time.

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1.1 ... before you get started

The unit was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging is designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage which may have occurred during transit.

+If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately. Otherwise, claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling and, to avoid overheating, please do not place the device near radiators etc.

+Before you connect the unit to the mains, please make sure that the voltage setting on the unit matches the local voltage!

The mains connection of the V-AMP 2 is made by using the enclosed power supply, which meets all of the international safety certification requirements. As soon as the V-AMP 2 is connected to the mains via its power supply, the unit is switched on automatically.

+Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or of the AC power cord. The unit shall always be connected to the mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

The MIDI connections (IN, OUT/THRU) are for standard DIN connectors. Data is transferred via ground-free opto-couplers. Further information can be found in chapter 8 “INSTALLATION”.

1.1.1 Serial number

The serial number is located on the rear panel of your V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/V-AMP 2. Please take the time to fill in and return the warranty card within 14 days after the date of purchase, so as to benefit from our extended warranty. Or register online at www.behringer.com.

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS

On the added view sheet you will find the corresponding illustrations for all control elements. The numbering of most of the control elements is the same for all three products. Because of the different design and some varying elements, the numbering is not always consistent. We therefore marked those differences adding a “V-AMPIRE only”, “V-AMP PRO only” or “V-AMP 2 only”.

2.1 Front panel/surface

Use the POWER switch to put the V-AMPIRE (rear) and the V-AMP PRO (front) into operation. The POWER switch should be in the “off” position (not pressed) if you want to connect the device to the mains.

+Attention: The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains. Unplug the power cord completely when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time.

The GAIN control determines the distortion level of an amp simulation.

The VOLUME control determines the volume of the se- lected preset.

The BASS control in the EQ section is for boosting or cutting the low-frequency range.

The MID control is for boosting or cutting the mid-range frequencies.

TREBLE controls the high-frequency range of the selected preset.

+The LED rings around the VOLUME, BASS, MID, TREBLE, GAIN, EFFECTS MIX and REVERB controls each have nine LEDs. On each ring either one LED or two neighboring LEDs (in between positon) will light up at a time, indicating a total of 17 different positions.

+If the TAP key is down, the TREBLE control functions as a PRESENCE control. This enables you to boost/cut a high-frequency filter tuned to whatever amp model is active, thus simulating the frequency-dependent coupling of tube amps.

The AMPS control is for selecting one of 32 different amplifier simulation models. The control is surrounded by a ring of 16 LEDs. Each LED corresponds to two types of amplifier. The first 16 simulations can be selected by turning the AMPS control (V-AMP PRO/V-AMP 2: white, V-AMPIRE: black).

To select the simulation models 17 - 32 (V-AMP PRO/ V-AMP 2: gray, V-AMPIRE: white), press down the TAP key while making your selection by turning the AMPS control.

+The LED “17 - 32” in the bottom left-hand corner of the DISPLAY indicates that one of the simulation models 17 - 32 has been selected.

In addition, you can activate a PREAMP BYPASS by

pressing the key combination TUNER and TAP . If PREAMP BYPASS has been selected, none of the LEDs on the AMPS control lights up. To disable PREAMP BYPASS, simply select a different amp model or press both keys again.

These five keys are for selecting a preset (A - E) within one bank.

In EDIT mode (activated by simultaneously pressing the

arrow keys described in ), the keys perform the function printed directly above them:

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