Behringer Bass V-AMP Pro Quick Start Manual

Behringer Bass V-AMP Pro – Quick Start Guide
Author: CharlieC, TalkBass.com Registered User
Revised: 2/28/2011
Source: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=687422
Introduction
This document should help you take control of Behringer's Bass V-AMP Pro unit and
allow you to truly hear what it sounds like when properly and plainly configured.
Connections
Connect your instrument to the V-AMP's front panel input jack.
Connect either one of the V-AMP's ANALOG LINE OUTPUTS to your amp/combo's
POWER AMP IN or EFFECT RETURN jacks. *
You should now be in full control of your volume level with just the V-AMP's MASTER
volume knob.
* Connecting this way best ensures that no further tone coloring is added to what
the unit outputs on its own.
Set Operating Mode
Goal: Set unit to L3 mode, flatten the LIVE EQ, and maximize MASTER INPUT GAIN
1. Enter CONFIG mode by pressing the [D] + [E] buttons simultaneously
2. Press the [>] button until L3 is displayed on the front panel
3. Set BASS, MID + TREBLE to 12 o'clock
4. Press and hold the TAP button, GAIN knob now lights up
5. Spin the GAIN knob all the way up **
6. Release the TAP button
7. Exit CONFIG mode by pressing the [TUNER] (EXIT) button
** The default master gain for the unit is set at 50%. This is very inadequate for
most basses. The built-in tuner will work poorly and the amp models will be gain-
starved if this were not adjusted. Should your bass have a really hot or active
output then it is suggested that you find a lower setting that works best for the
V-AMP and your tone goals.