Introduction; Before You Get Started; Wiring Hints - Behringer V-Tone GM108 User Manual

V-TONE GM108 User Manual
1.

INTRODUCTION

Wanna change the sound of your amp in a second? Simply
use one of the switches to select another amp or another
speaker. And that's it! Combined with all the other settings
that you can make, you can produce an entire array of
different sounds. And all that without getting yelled at
by the neighbors: just plug in your headphones and start
playing! But beware:
◊
High-volume music can damage your hearing and/
or your headphones. Turn the MASTER control to zero
(all the way to the left) before you power up your amp.
Always try to play at appropriate volume levels.
Absolute power and tube sound
Protecting your hearing aside, if you crank up your V-TONE
GM108, it can cause quite a stir in your practice room or even
on the stage ;-). How your amp is wired is shown in figures
2.1 and 2.2.
The GM108 with "V-TONE Analog Modeling" gives you a tube
sound full of life that will simply blow you away. From crystal-
clear all the way to ultra-distorted, anything and everything
is possible.
In doing so, you remain in full control over the volume: you
can create the same sound, regardless of whether you play
at bedroom levels or if you play at full blast in your practice
room.
Jam!
The V-TONE GM108 is simply an awesome practice
amp because its CD input lets you jam to your favorite
CDs—without upsetting your neighbors! If you want (or
are told!) to keep it on the quiet side, all you need is some
headphones. The BEHRINGER HPS3000, for example, is the
perfect choice for exactly that!
This one is for keeps!
The electronic components of your V-TONE GM108 are well
protected in its robust steel casing. The casing also has high-
quality, environment-friendly MDF wood that is covered
with high-resistance leatherette. Your GM108 won't leave
you stranded even during tough stage use.
◊
The purpose of this manual is to familiarize you with
all the functions of your new amp so you put to good
use all that the amp has to offer. After you have read it
through, keep it somewhere where you can later find
it. It's of no use to you when it's lost ;-).
1.1

Before you get started

The GM108 was carefully packed at the factory to assure it
will survive the rigors of the road. If the cardboard packaging
looks like it's been through a lot, please inspect the contents
and look for indications of damage.In case your amp is
damaged, DO NOT send it directly to us. Instead, first
notify the store where you bought it as well as the carrier
who made the delivery. Otherwise, you may void your
warranty.
Always make sure your V-TONE GM108 gets enough air flow
and never put it near the heating or other heat-emitting
equipment to avoid damage to the amp.
2.

WIRING HINTS

The following illustrations show you how to connect your
guitar to the amp.
If you want to use stomp boxes or an effects pedal to experi-
ment with different new sounds, simply connect the guitar
directly to the input of your effects unit. Of course, you will
need an additional cable for this purpose to connect the
output of the effects unit to the amp input.
If you own an electronic tuner, you should hook it up pre
effects unit to avoid interference.
◊ Your amp's speaker is automatically muted when you
insert a plug into the headphone connector
3
.
10