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- Page 1 VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo Digital Signal Processing User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
VTX200SH TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction ..........3 The Front Panel . -
Page 3: Introduction
VTX200SH Congratulations You are now the proud owner of the Crate VTX200SH three-channel guitar amp head with Stereo Digital Signal Processing (DSP). This rugged amplifier combines out- standing features with serious clean and distorted sounds. Dual DSP controls provide 15 “Must Have” effects and 15 Delay effects which can be combined for a wide variety of sounds. -
Page 4: The Front Panel
VTX200SH The Front Panel: REVERB REVERB TAP / SAVE POWER 1: POWER: Use this switch to turn the amplifier on (top of the switch depressed) and off (bottom) of the switch depressed. The switch illuminates when the power is on. - Page 5 VTX200SH LEVEL GAIN HIGH CHANNEL 2 - Featuring a medium gain FlexWave circuit for moderate distortion and crunch: 15: CHANNEL 2 SELECT: This switch, when depressed, selects Channel 2 as the active channel. The adjacent LED illuminates when Channel 2 is active.
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Page 6: The Rear Panel
33: SPEAKER OUTPUTS: Use these jacks to connect the amplifier to your speaker(s) by means of speaker cables with mono 1/4” plugs. The VTX200SH has two separate internal power amplifiers: one for the left channel, one for the right. The two Left Speaker Output jacks are wired in parallel to each other, as are the two Right Speaker Output jacks. -
Page 7: The Dsp Section
VTX200SH The DSP Section: The VTX200SH features DSP controls for Reverb, Delay and Effects. Complete information about the Effects and Delay controls is given below. The Delay con- trol selects the delay or echo effects. The Effects control selects the “pitch modified” and wah effects. Many of these effects have their speed controlled by the Tap/Save button. -
Page 8: Storing Your Own Presets
VTX200SH Storing Your Own Presets: Each channel of the VTX200SH has two factory assigned DSP presets, as shown on pages 10 and 11. No matter what the settings of the DSP controls, the preset is recalled when a channel is selected. You may change the DSP settings by rotating the DSP con- trols - these changes will remain active until a different channel is selected, but will not be there for later use unless they are saved. -
Page 9: Using The Footswitch
DSP preset for each channel of the amplifier. Use only the supplied Crate four-button momentary footswitch with the VTX200SH. A standard 5-wire midi cable (supplied) may be used to connect the footswitch to the amplifier. -
Page 10: Dsp Factory Presets
VTX200SH DSP Factory Presets: The VTX200SH Factory Presets for the DSP section are as follows: Factory Preset 1: Clean w/Chorus, Delay, Reverb REVERB REVERB CHANNEL: Factory Preset 2: Rhythm w/Slapback Delay REVERB REVERB CHANNEL: Factory Preset 3: Solo w/Flange, Delay, Reverb... -
Page 11: Dsp Factory Presets
VTX200SH DSP Factory Presets: The VTX200SH Factory Presets for the DSP section are as follows: Factory Preset 4: Clean w/Reverb REVERB REVERB CHANNEL: Factory Preset 5: Rhythm w/Reverb REVERB REVERB CHANNEL: Factory Preset 6: Solo w/Reverb REVERB REVERB CHANNEL: Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP... -
Page 12: Suggested Settings
VTX200SH Suggested Settings: Tap Tempo: MEDIUM REVERB REVERB "Oceanic" Clean with Vibrato, Delay, & Reverb Tap Tempo: FAST REVERB REVERB "Super Funk" Clean with Wah, Delay, & Reverb Tap Tempo: MEDIUM REVERB REVERB "Arena" Rhythm with Reverb & Delay, Tap Tempo: N/A... - Page 13 VTX200SH Suggested Settings: LEVEL HIGH LEVEL HIGH LEVEL HIGH LEVEL HIGH LEVEL HIGH LEVEL HIGH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP GAIN HIGH GAIN HIGH GAIN HIGH GAIN HIGH GAIN HIGH GAIN HIGH LEVEL GAIN LEVEL GAIN LEVEL GAIN...
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Page 14: Dsp "Fill In The Blanks" (For User Presets)
VTX200SH DSP “Fill in the Blanks” (for User Presets): Copy this page to fill in your own DSP Presets! User Preset: REVERB REVERB CHANNEL: User Preset: REVERB REVERB CHANNEL: User Preset: REVERB REVERB CHANNEL: Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP... -
Page 15: System Block Diagram
VTX200SH System Block Diagram: TUNER A BC D EF G INPUT BUFFER INPUT FOOTSWITCH MUTE SWITCH CONTROLLER TAP/ SAVE EFFECTS DELAY REVERB Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP CHANNEL 1 FLEX WAVE (LOW GAIN) GAIN HIGH CHANNEL 2 FLEX... - Page 16 Power Requirements Size and Weight The VTX200SH is covered with a durable Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish. Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change without notice.