User manual VOX AD50VT

[. . . ] E 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · · · · · · Read these instructions. Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. [. . . ] If the BYPASS LED is lit, there is no effect. To turn the effect on, press the BYPASS button once to turn off the LED. The AD15VT, AD30VT, AD50VT, AD100VT & AD100VTH remember the bypass setting even if you switch modes, programs, or turn off the power. Creating and storing your own program 11 Creating and storing your own program T here are two ways you can do this; by tweaking an existing preset program that's close to what you have in mind, or by starting from scratch. CREATING YOUR OWN PROGRAM Let's start from scratch. Choose any program in Preset or Channel Select mode, or select Manual mode. HINT: Since we're starting from scratch it doesn't matter what program you choose. 2. Use the BYPASS button to bypass the effect. (The BYPASS LED is lit. ) If you want to use an effect, you can add it at the end of this process. Use the AMP selector to select the amp you want to use. HINT: For details on the amp types, refer to "Amp models and effects" (page 17). 4. Adjust the top panel GAIN, VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS knobs as desired. Hold down the TAP button and turn the EDIT 1 knob to adjust the noise reduction. This setting is also saved as part of your program. For details, refer to "Adjusting the noise reduction" (page 13) HINT: Adjust the noise reduction so that you don't hear noise when you're not playing your guitar. 6. If you want to use an effect, press the BYPASS switch once again to turn bypass off (the BYPASS LED goes dark). For example if you want to add delay, turn the EFFECT selector to "DELAY. " If the selector is already set to "DELAY, " you'll have to turn it to a different effect and then back to "DELAY. " Use the TAP button or EDIT 1 knob to adjust the delay time and delay level (the amount of delayed sound). DELAY TIME: DELAY LEVEL: DELAY FEEDBACK: Press the TAP button twice (at the desired interval), or hold down the TAP button and turn EDIT 1. Turn EDIT 1 (without pressing any button). Turn EDIT 1 while holding down the BYPASS button. 12 HINT: For details on the effects, refer to "Amp models and effects" (page 17). 8. When you've come up with a sound you like, store the program. NOTE: In Preset or Channel Select mode, the changes you made will be lost if you switch to a different program or Manual mode or turn off the power without storing the program first. NOTE: The effect bypass setting isn't stored as part of the program. ADJUSTING THE NOISE REDUCTION Here's how to adjust the noise reduction HINT: When using a high-gain amp model such as "NUMETAL" or "US HIGAIN, " we recommend that you use noise reduction, since more gain means more noise!NOTE: The noise reduction setting is part of each program. In Preset and Channel Select modes, your setting will be lost if you switch to a different program or to Manual mode (or turn off the power) without storing your edited program first. 1. Press the BYPASS button to make the BYPASS LED light. Hold down the TAP button and turn the EDIT 1 knob to adjust the noise reduction sensitivity. [. . . ] Check the settings of the GAIN, VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE and BASS. On certain amp types, if the TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS controls are all turned down, there will be little or no sound coming from the amp due to the way the circuit of the original works. If you're in Manual mode (the MANUAL LED lit), turn the following controls above their minimum setting: GAIN, VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS. (AD100VT/AD100VTH users) Could a cable be connected to only the LOOP [RETURN] jack of the rear panel? [. . . ]