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Page 1: User Guide
ALLEN&HEATH User Guide For standard version VF-1 and RIAA version VF-1R Publication AP5917... - Page 2 XONE VF-1 User Guide AP5917 Issue 2 Copyright © 2004 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved Whilst we believe the information in this guide to be reliable we do not assume responsibility for inaccuracies. We also reserve the right to make changes in the interest of further product development.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing heavy objects on the unit surfaces, scratching the surface with sharp objects, or rough handling and vibration. Protect the controls from damage during transit. Use adequate packing if you need to ship the unit. XONE VF-1 User Guide... - Page 4 The wire which is coloured Brown or Black must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L. Ensure that these colour codes are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed. XONE VF-1 User Guide...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Instructions .............3 Front and Rear Panel Drawings ..........6 Welcome to the XONE VF-1 ............7 Front Panel Controls ..............8 Rear Panel Controls ..............12 Rear Panel Connectors ............13 Audio Cables ................15 Grounding ................16 Installing the Unit..............19 MIDI ..................20 Setting the MIDI Channel Number ...........21 Using MIDI to Link VF-1 Units ..........22... -
Page 6: Front And Rear Panel Drawings
WARNING: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING BALANCED OUT UNBALANCED BALANCED IN ATTENTION: REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE AVEC UN DES MEMES CARACTERISTIQUES. MADE IN ENGLAND BY ALLEN & HEATH Ltd XONE VF-1 User Guide... -
Page 7: Welcome To The Xone Vf-1
Welcome to the The XONE VF-1 is a high quality 1U rack analogue filter unit progressively increased to create musically pleasing second featuring an enhanced version of the legendary VCA filter circuit harmonic distortion. This is a great tool for adding warmth to a used in our award winning XONE mixer range. -
Page 8: Front Panel Controls
Sets the decay speed of the envelope follower, either slow or fast. volume does not seem to increase too much as the overdrive, and This changes the sound of the effect according to the type of therefore distortion/compression effect, is increased. music played. XONE VF-1 User Guide... - Page 9 “gating” effect. HIGH RESONANCE LFO Depth Adjusts the level (or depth) of LFO modulation. Set anti-clockwise CUT-OFF POINT for no effect, turn clockwise to increase the effect. 20Hz FREQUENCY 20kHz XONE VF-1 User Guide...
- Page 10 FREQUENCY control [12]. The switch illuminates when the low- pass filter is active. The diagram shows the response as the frequency control is rotated. It also shows the boost around the cut-off frequency when resonance is increased. 1kHz XONE VF-1 User Guide...
- Page 11 RESONANCE control. Try playing different types of music and experiment with the controls. The creative possibilities of the VF-1 are limited only by your imagination… XONE VF-1 User Guide...
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Page 12: Rear Panel Controls
TRS jack output. Create some interesting effects by feeding this signal through an effects unit and then mixing it back with the original in a mixing console. XONE VF-1 User Guide... -
Page 13: Rear Panel Connectors
The VF-1 does not have a power on/off switch. Switch on the plug in high impedance (>70 ohms) headphones. This lets you mains supply to power the unit. preview the effect of the filter even when it is bypassed. XONE VF-1 User Guide... - Page 14 Using the three different connector types you can provide a split Note: Plug into the Left input when operating the VF-1 in mono of the output signal to several different destinations. mode. In this mode the right input is not used. XONE VF-1 User Guide...
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Page 15: Audio Cables
To ensure the high quality performance for which the VF-1 has been designed, we recommend the use of professional grade cables and connectors. Avoid the use of cheap domestic parts. Ensure all wiring is checked for reliable connection and safety grounding. The diagram below illustrates the more common audio cables used. XONE VF-1 User Guide... -
Page 16: Grounding
When connecting a VF-1R unit (fitted with RIAA preamp option) to a turntable, be sure to connect the turntable ground wire to the chassis ground screw on the VF-1R to prevent hum. CHASSIS GROUND SCREW XONE VF-1 User Guide... - Page 17 Use good quality cables and connectors and check for correct wiring and reliable solder joints. Use professional grade short cables to connect your turntables to the console RIAA inputs. Allow sufficient cable loop to prevent damage through stretching. XONE VF-1 User Guide...
- Page 18 482mm (19“) 4x M6 rack bolts 32mm (1¼“) FRONT PLATE 44mm (1¾ “) 39mm (1½“) REAR CASE FROM REAR OF FACE 125mm (5”) 430mm (17“) 200mm (8”) Allow 75mm (3”) min clearance for connectors XONE VF-1 User Guide...
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Page 19: Installing The Unit
Allow adequate ventilation around the unit. Do not obstruct the top cover ventilation slots. CUTOUT 434mm (17 “) X 40mm (1 “) 4x M6 bolt clearance (dia 7mm) 20mm ( “) 16mm ( “) 217mm (8 “) 233mm (9 “) XONE VF-1 User Guide... -
Page 20: Midi
MIDI In and Out sockets allowing external control of the filter and synchronization with other MIDI devices. The XONE VF-1 MIDI interface provides full in and out external control of the filter type, cut-off frequency and on/off settings. The filter can integrate with MIDI equipped sequencers, effects units, mixers and keyboards to create a new dimension to live performance and recorded sound. -
Page 21: Setting The Midi Channel Number
Setting the MIDI Channel Number The MIDI channel number and mode settings on the XONE VF-1 are adjusted using power-up menus. These are accessed by holding down buttons while applying power to the unit. We advise that you turn the amplifiers off and remove the VF-1 from the audio signal path while changing MIDI settings to avoid unexpected sounds being generated. -
Page 22: Using Midi To Link Vf-1 Units
Using MIDI to Link VF-1 Units For more dramatic effects two XONE VF-1 units can be connected together to make a stereo 24dB/Octave system. Connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI Out of the first VF-1 (master) to the MIDI In of the second (slave). -
Page 23: Using Midi To Connect A Sequencer Or Controller
Using MIDI to Connect a Sequencer or Effects Controller By connecting the XONE VF-1 to an external sequencer you can record and replay filter sweeps and settings changes. Connect the MIDI Out from the VF-1 to the MIDI In of a sequencer and the MIDI In on the VF-1 to the MIDI Out of the sequencer. -
Page 24: Midi Control Codes
MIDI Control Codes The XONE VF-1 has a standard set of MIDI control assignments. This is always used for MIDI output and input and cannot be disabled. Three additional MIDI In modes can be enabled to allow for advanced applications using additional MIDI messages. - Page 25 1. Hold down the Filter ON button whilst switching on the power key presses on a MIDI keyboard connected to the VF-1 MIDI to the XONE VF-1. All three of the Filter Type indicators will light. Input. For this to work correctly the VF-1 and the keyboard must be set to use the same MIDI Channel.
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Page 26: Midi Implementation Chart
XONE VF-1 MIDI Implementation Chart O = Available X = Not used Function Transmitted Received Remarks Basic Channel Transmits and receives on Default the same MIDI channel Option 1-16 1-16 Mode Default Messages Altered Note Number Keyboard tracking mode Velocity... - Page 27 Transmitted Received Remarks Control Change XONE:92 controller mode Program Change System Exclusive System Common Song Position Song Select Tune Request System Real Time Clock Commands Aux Messages Local On/Off All Notes Off Active Sensing System Reset XONE VF-1 User Guide...
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Page 28: Technical Specification
Manual, envelope follower Noise Performance rms 22Hz-22KHz System Residual output noise measured at XLR output Power supply Internal Universal Input Filter off <-100dBu (104dB S/N) Power consumption 14W Max, 7W nominal Filter on <-85dBu (89dB S/N) XONE VF-1 User Guide... -
Page 29: System Block Diagram
(VF-1R VERSION) 0dBu 3-140mV 47K/330pF 0dBu JACK FILTER BLOCK 0dBu VALVE PHONO BYPASS STAGE RIGHT XLR IN +4dBu +4dBu MONO SWITCH (24dB/OCTAVE) RIGHT XLR 0dBu MONITOR OUT 0dBu LEFT JACK 0dBu INPUT + RIGHT JACK INVERSE FILTER XONE VF-1 User Guide... -
Page 30: User Notes (Blank Page)
User Notes: XONE VF-1 User Guide... - Page 31 XONE VF-1 User Guide...
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