Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions.• Keep these instructions.• Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions.• Do not use this apparatus near water.• Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shal...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................... 4 Welcome! ........................................................................................................ 4Main features ....................................................
Page 4 - Introduction; Main features
4 Introduction Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the VOX Valvetronix VT20+/VT40+/VT80+/VT120+ modeling guitar amplifier.To help you get the most out of your new amplifire, please read this manualcarefully.Get ready to enjoy the VT20+/VT40+/VT80+/VT120+ amazing guitar sounds! Main features • The VT20...
Page 5 - Quick start; Setup; Checking out the preset programs
5 Quick start This Quick Start section is for those of you who would like to start using yournew amp right away.This manual contains information that will help you take full advantage ofyour Valvetronix amp, so be sure to read the rest of it after you’ve read theQuick Start section. HINT: Illustrati...
Page 6 - Switching between the user programs
6 HINT: The amp models are organized into three banks, each bank containing eleven models (a total of thirty-three). Press the AMP switch to change banks.Each time you press this, the AMP LED will switch to green, orange, or red,and you’ll switch to amp banks STD, SPL, and CST. Each of the thirty-th...
Page 7 - Top and rear panels; Top panel
7 PRESET LED PRESET switch MANUAL LED Top and rear panels In this chapter we're going to take a look at the top and rear panels of yourValvetronix amp. Top panel 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 The illustration shows the VT20+. 1. INPUT section INPUT jack This is where you plug in your guitar. 2. PRESETS/MANUAL s...
Page 10 - POWER LEVEL control
10 REVERB knob POWER LEVEL control MOD/DELAY selector This selects the modulation type, delay type, or other effect type. When youswitch the effect type, the parameter settings of the effect will be initialized. DEPTH knob This adjusts the parameter of each effect, such as the depth of the effect.Yo...
Page 11 - Rear panel; AC power connector
11 PHONES jack AUX IN jack 9. AUX IN/PHONES section AUX IN jack Connect the analog output of an audio device to this jack. Youcan connect a CD or MP3 player here, and play along on theguitar while listening to your favorite songs. PHONES jack Use this jack if you want to output directly to a mixer o...
Page 12 - About the three operating modes; Switching to Preset mode; Manual mode; Switching to Manual mode
12 About the three operating modes Preset mode (recalling preset programs) In Preset mode you can use the AMP switch/selector to recall programs foreach amp model: “basic” programs containing typical sounds for that ampmodel, “effect” preset programs, and “song” preset programs that replicatetones f...
Page 13 - Channel Select mode (recalling user programs); Switching to Channel Select mode
13 Channel Select mode (recalling user programs) In Channel Select mode you can use the BANK switch and CHANNELswitches to recall the programs that are saved in each channel of the bank; allof the amp and effect parameters will switch automatically. Switching to Channel Select mode If the BANK and C...
Page 14 - Creating and saving sounds; Creating a sound
14 Creating and saving sounds You can create a sound either by starting with an existing program that’s closeto what you have in mind and then editing it, or by creating the sound “fromscratch” (i.e., from an initialized state). Creating a sound Here’s how to create a sound from scratch. 1. Enter Ma...
Page 18 - Using the tuner
18 Using the tuner The tuner function lets you tune a guitar that’s connected to the INPUT jack. 1. Press the TUNER (BYPASS) switch. All effects will be bypassedand the tuner function will be turned on. Bypass indicator (No valid signal is input.) HINT: If you want to tune your guitar with the amp o...
Page 21 - Signal path; What is Valve Reactor technology?
21 Signal path Your guitar sound passes through the following sections.Refer to “Top and rear panels” (p. 7) in conjunction with this illustration. EFFECT PRE AMP GAIN VOLUME EFFECT MASTER POWER LEVEL PEDAL MOD/DELAY REVERB VALVE REACTOR VALVE ECC83 (12AX7) Select one of 33 What is Valve Reactor tec...
Page 22 - About the amp models and effect types; Amp models
22 About the amp models and effect types This section provides details about the amp models and effect types, such aspedal effect, modulation and delay effects and reverb effect Amp models 1. CLEAN STD (Standard) This models the clean channel of a high-quality amp that was produced onlyon special or...
Page 26 - Pedal effects
26 Pedal effects The VT20+/VT40+/VT80+/VT120+ provides eleven of the most popular typesof pedal effect. You can use the VALUE knob to adjust the major parameters. NOTE: In order to edit the pedal effect parameter settings, effect bypass must be off (the BYPASS LED must be dark). If bypass is on (BYP...
Page 28 - Modulation and delay effects
28 Modulation and delay effects The VT20+/VT40+/VT80+/VT120+ provides eleven types of modulationeffects, delays and other effects.The SPEED parameter of modulation effects and the TIME parameter of delayeffects can be easily adjusted by pressing the TAP switch twice. HINT: To set a precise speed or ...
Page 31 - Reverb effects
31 Reverb effects Three types of reverb are provided.Depending on the position of the REVERB knob, this selects the reverb type(ROOM, SPRING, or HALL) or adjusts the mix amount of the reverb sound. NOTE: To turn the reverb effect off, rotate the REVERB knob all the way to the left. 1. ROOM This reve...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting; Power does not turn on when you turn the
32 Troubleshooting 1. Power does not turn on when you turn the POWER switch on • Is the power cable connected to the rear panel AC power inlet?• Is the power cable connected to an AC outlet?• Could the AC outlet be malfunctioning?• Could the power cable be damaged? 2. No sound from the amp • Could y...
Page 33 - No sound is heard from a device connected to
33 4. No sound from the PHONES jack • Could the top panel MASTER volume be turned down?• Check whether sound is output from the amp. To do this you must disconnect the PHONES jack, since sound will not beoutput from the internal speaker if headphones or a cable are connected to thePHONES jack.If no ...
Page 34 - Specifications
34 Specifications Number of amp models: 33 Number of effects Pedal effect types: 11 Modulation/delay types: 11Reverb types: 3 Noise reduction: 1 Number of programs Preset: 99 User: 8 (two banks x four channels) Input/output jacks Top panel: INPUT jack x1, PHONES jack x1, AUX IN jack Rear panel: FOOT...
Page 35 - Song preset program
35 Song preset program Amp Model Name (GREEN) Song Title 01 CLEAN STD (Standard) Gravity 02 CALI CLEAN STD (Standard) Brown Sugar 03 US BLUES STD (Standard) Cocaine 04 US 2x12 STD (Standard) Creep 05 VOX AC15 STD (Standard) I Feel Fine 06 VOX AC30 STD (Standard) Pride 07 UK ROCK STD (Standard) Foxy ...
Page 36 - Program sheet
36 PROGRAM NAME NOTE: PROGRAM NAME NOTE: PROGRAM NAME NOTE: Program sheet When you come up with a sound you like, you can use this sheet to make anote of your settings. We suggest that you make photocopies of this programsheet, and make your notes on the photocopies.Remember to note the NR and SPEED...
Page 40 - IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
2 E IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/o...
