VIRTUBE VT100FXH/VT100FX/VT250FX/VT50FX

User Manual

A50-45733-00004
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth.

Caution

+ To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. + To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched and sharp edges. Be sure that the power cord is protected particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15) The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. 16) Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
+ These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions.Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

Foreword

Dear Customer, Welcome to the team of VIRTUBE users, and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing this device. Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure, because it represents the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to achieve a very ambitious goal: to present you with an extraordinary guitar amp that gives you a maximum of flexibility and performance with its modern sound and wealth of functions. The task of designing our new product certainly meant a great deal of responsibility, which we assumed by focusing on you, the discerning user and musician. Meeting your expectations also meant a lot of work and night shifts. But it was fun, too. Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together. What a great feeling it is when all who participated in such a project can be proud of what theyve achieved. It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team. With your highly competent suggestions for new products youve made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give free rein to your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints. We are often asked how we manage to produce such high-quality devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is quite simple: its you, our customers! Many satisfied customers mean large sales volumes, enabling us to get better purchasing terms for components, etc. Isnt it only fair to pass this benefit on to you? Because we know that your success is our success too! I would like to thank everyone who has made the VIRTUBE possible. From the developers to the many other employees at this company, each has made a personal contribution to you, the BEHRINGER user. My friends, its been worth the effort! Thank you very much,

Table of contents

1. INTRODUCTION.. 4 1.1 Before you get started.. 4. 1.1.1 Online Registration... 4 2. Control elements... 5 2.1 Front panel... 5 2.1.1 CLEAN CHANNEL.. 5. 2.1.2 OVERDRIVE CHANNEL.. 5 2.1.3 DIGITAL FX.. 5. 2.1.4 MASTER section.. 5. 2.2 Rear panel... 6 2.2.1 FX LOOP... 6 3. APPLICATION EXAMPLES.. 6. 3.1 Set-up for practicing with playbacks.. 6. 3.2 Recording set-up with effects device.. 7 3.3 Live set-up with external speaker box.. 7. 3.4 Wiring the VT100FXH... 8 4. Installation... 8 5. Specifications

6. Warranty.... 10

Uli Behringer

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! With the VIRTUBE, you have the newest generation of guitar amps. It offers an extremely broad range of options and possibilities, the only limit being your own creativity. The VIRTUBE is an allrounder with so many features that you hardly need any other equipment. The demands placed on a guitar amp are nowadays very broad. A guitarist should offer a wide array of sounds. Thats why it is very important to us to be able to offer you maximum sound diversity as well as a variety of connection possibilities with your VIRTUBE. Dont worry: you will quickly master the VIRTUBE and learn how to use all of its capabilities easily and intuitively. With its up-to-date circuitry, the VIRTUBE features the functionality and reliability of a truly modern guitar amp. VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry The specially developed VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry gives your sound the unique vintage flavor of classic tube amps.
1.1.1 Online Registration
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www.BEHRINGER.com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully. Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website. Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation! * For customers of the EU, different designations can be applied. Customers from the EU get further informations from BEHRINGER Support Germany. ++ The tone quality may diminish within the range of powerful radio broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the distance between the transmitter and the unit, and use shielded cables for all connections. ++ We would like to draw your attention to the fact that extremely loud sound levels may damage your hearing as well as your headphones. Turn the MASTER LEVEL control fully to the left before you switch on the unit. Make sure you select a suitable volume at all times.

1.1 Before you get started
Your product was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport. Nevertheless, if the box is damaged inspect the unit immediately for signs of damage. ++ If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately; otherwise, claims for damage or replacement may not be granted. ++ Otherwise, always use the original box to prevent damage during storage or transport. ++ Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or its packaging. ++ Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials. Recylce whenever possible. Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place the unit near radiators etc. ++ Please make sure that all devices are properly grounded/ earthed. For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground/earth conductors from the devices or on the power cords. The unit must always be connected to the mains outlet with a protective grounding connection.

INTRODUCTION

2. Control elements
Fig. 2.1: VIRTUBE control elements (front panel)

2.1 Front panel

{1} The INPUT socket is the 1/4" connector for your guitar. Please use a standard 1/4" TS connector.

2.1.3 DIGITAL FX

[17] The DIGITAL FX LED lights up when the effects processor is active. [18] Use the FX PRESET control to select one of 16 effects. Preset 1-4 5-- - 16 FX Chorus/Delay Delay Chorus Flanger

2.1.1 CLEAN CHANNEL

{2} The CLEAN CHANNEL LED lights up when the CLEAN channel is active. {3} The GAIN control determines the volume of the CLEAN channel. {4} The CRUNCH button (VT100FXH and VT100FX only) allows you to add some slight distortion to your clean sound, giving it a bit of dirt or crunch. {5} The BASS control in the EQ section allows you to raise or lower the bass frequencies on the CLEAN channel. {6} With the MIDDLE control you can raise or lower the midrange frequencies on the CLEAN channel. {7} The TREBLE control adjusts the treble frequencies on the CLEAN channel. {8} Press the CHANNEL button to switch between the CLEAN and OVERDRIVE channels. The channel LED lights up when the channel is activated. With all models you can also switch between channels using the footswitch provided.
Tab. 2.1: Effects [19] The FX LEVEL control adjusts the mix ratio between the original and the effect signal. [20] The REVERB LEVEL control determines the effect intensity of the additional reverb effect. [21] The FX LOOP MIX control (VT100FXH and VT100FX only) determines the effect intensity of the external effect (see Chapter 2.2.1 FX LOOP).

2.1.4 MASTER section

[22] The MASTER VOLUME control adjusts both the overall volume and the line out/headphones volume. [23] The VTC push button activates and deactivates the VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry. [24] The CD IN connector allows you to connect the output signal of a CD player, tape deck, or CD/MD walkman. For example, you can play back music CDs or CDs accompanying a guitar tutor while practising. This connector can also be used as a LINE OUT output. In this case, the guitar signal is output with no speaker simulation applied and can be routed to an external amp or mixing console. This will not mute the VIRTUBEs built-in loudspeaker. [25] The LINE OUT/PHONES jack is for headphones connection. Internal speaker simulation is applied to the headphones signal in order to produce an authentic signal. The VIRTUBEs built-in loudspeaker is muted when this connector is used. ++ The headphones output signal can also be routed to a mixing console or other sound reinforcement system. To do so, connect the headphones output with the line input on the mixing console. Use a standard cable with 1/4" TS connectors. If hum problems occur, you could insert a DI box, e.g. BEHRINGER ULTRA-DI DI100 or DI120. ++ Some headphones tend to produce distortion with too high a volume level. Please turn down the volume a bit, until distortion stops. [26] The POWER switch turns your VIRTUBE on and off. It should always be in the OFF position when connecting the unit to the mains.

2.1.2 OVERDRIVE CHANNEL

{9} The OVERDRIVE CHANNEL LED lights up when the channel is active. [10] The GAIN control determines the amount of gain applied and hence the degree of distortion in the OVERDRIVE channel. [11] The OD1/OD2 button (VT100FXH and VT100FX only) switches between two different overdrive sounds. [12] The BASS control in the EQ section allows you to raise or lower the bass frequencies on the OVERDRIVE channel. [13] With the MIDDLE control (VT100FXH and VT100FX only) you can raise or lower the midrange frequencies on the OVERDRIVE channel. [14] The TREBLE control adjusts the treble frequencies on the OVERDRIVE channel. [15] Use the CONTOUR control for additional, highly characteristic adjustment of the midrange, allowing you to easily create traditional as well as ultra-modern guitar sounds. [16] The VOLUME control adjusts the volume level of the OVERDRIVE channel.

Control elements

Fig. 2.2: VIRTUBE control elements (rear panel) ++ Please note: Merely switching the unit off does not mean that it is fully disconnected from the mains. To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the mains connector. Before installation, please make sure that the mains connector has not been damaged. If you do not use the unit for an extended period of time, please disconnect it at the mains.

3. APPLICATION EXAMPLES

The VIRTUBE features plenty of connectors for a wealth of applications. Heres a few examples of how flexible your VIRTUBE can be:
3.1 Set-up for practicing with playbacks

2.2 Rear panel

[27] The VIRTUBE is connected to the mains using a standard IEC receptacle. A suitable power cord is included with the unit. [28] FUSE HOLDER/VOLTAGE SELECTOR. Before connecting the unit to the mains, ensure that the voltage setting matches your local voltage. Blown fuses must be replaced with a fuse of the same type and rating. On some units, the fuse holder can be switched to one of two positions, i.e. 230 V and 120 V. Please note: when operating the unit outside Europe at 120 V, a higher fuse rating is required (see Chapter 4, Installation). [29] This is where the fan of the unit is located. [30] The SPEAKER OUT connectors (only one on the VT100FX and VT50FX) can be used to connect external speakers with a miminum impedance of 4. The outputs of the VT250FX deliver 50 Watts of power per channel (L/R). Always use speakers with a minimum impedance of 8 to ensure maximum power output. Using the SPEAKER OUT connectors will mute the built-in loudspeakers.

2.2.1 FX LOOP

[31] The FX LEVEL button allows you to adapt the FX LOOP to the operating level of an external effects device (+4 dBu/10 dBV). [32] The VIRTUBE provides a serial insert path for inserting external effects (e.g. reverb processor). To do so, connect the FX SEND jack to the input of the effects device. ++ The FX SEND can also be used as a parallel output with no effects, for example, to record a dry guitar signal. As long as the RETURN jack is not in use, there will be no break in the internal signal path. [33] Connect the FX RETURN jack to the output of the external effects device. The VT250FX has two jacks (L/R) because it is a stereo amplifier. [34] Use the FOOTSWITCH jack to connect the 1/4" TRS plug of the footswitch supplied with the unit. The footswitch performs a dual function: it switches between the two channels and turns the DIGITAL FX on and off. [35] SERIAL NUMBER.

Fig. 3.1: VT50FX standard set-up For practising in the rehearsal room or at home, please wire your VIRTUBE as shown in fig. 3.1. Connect a CD player or drum computer to the CD IN input. If you want to practice with headphones, connect your headphones to the PHONES jack. The built-in loudspeaker will be muted automatically. Connect the dual footswitch supplied with the unit to the FOOTSWITCH jack on the VIRTUBE. The CHANNEL footswitch switches between the channels. The EFFECT button switches the effect on and off.

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

3.2 Recording set-up with effects device 3.3 Live set-up with external speaker box
Fig. 3.2: Recording set-up with the VT100FX If you want to use your VIRTUBE in a home-recording or studio environment, please wire it as shown in fig. 3.2. Of course, you can still use a CD player or drum computer in this set-up. This is not shown here to provide for a better overview. Connect the input of the effects device to the FX SEND and the effects output to the FX RETURN. If you want to record your guitar signal with effects, connect the PHONES output to your mixing console, audio sequencer or multi-track recorder. To record a dry guitar signal with no effect, it is best to use the FX SEND connector. You can use both outputs at the same time, for example, to record signals via the FX SEND output (no effect), while monitoring them via the PHONES output (with effect). Instead of an external 19 effects processor, you can also use a wah-wah pedal or other stomp box. However, please note that the FX LOOP is post-preamp, i.e. after the distortion stages. Fig. 3.3: Set-up comprising VT250FX and one speaker box Fig. 3.3 shows how the LINE OUT signal is routed to a mixing console. You can connect external guitar speaker boxes to the SPEAKER OUT outputs of the VIRTUBE (VT100FX and VT50FX have only one output) to achieve more power and higher volume levels on stage. When the VT250FX is used, we recommend connecting two separate speaker cabinets for stereo applications or one stereo cabinet (e.g. BEHRINGER ULTRASTACK BG412H).

3.4 Wiring the VT100FXH

The VT100FXH has two SPEAKER OUT outputs for connection of one or two external speaker cabinets. To achieve maximum power output on the VT100FXH, both speaker outputs should be connected to speaker cabinets with a minimum impedance of 4. Connecting headphones to the PHONES jack will automatically mute the speaker outputs.
Fig. 4.1: 1/4" TS connector
Fig. 4.2: 1/4" TRS connector
Fig. 3.4: VT100FXH with two speaker boxes
Fig. 4.3: Stereo adapter cable

4. Installation

Except for the headphones output and the CD IN input (1/4" TRS connectors), all audio inputs and outputs on the BEHRINGER VIRTUBE are on 1/4" TS connectors. Please see Chapter 5, Specifications for more information. ++ Please ensure that the unit is installed and operated only by people qualified to do so. During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth. Electrostatic discharge may affect the operation of the unit.
Fig. 4.4: Mono adapter cable

Installation

5. Specifications
VT100FXH AUDIO INPUTS INPUT Input impedance FX RETURN Input impedance CD IN Input impedance AUDIO OUTPUTS FX SEND Output impedance LINE OUT/PHONES Output level LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS Type Min. load impedance AMPLIFIER Peak power DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING Converter Sample rate LOUDSPEAKER Size Model Impedance Continuous power (IEC268-5) Peak power POWER SUPPLY Power consumption Fuse 100 V~, 50/60 Hz 120 V~, 50/60 Hz 220 - 230 V~, 50/60 Hz Mains connection DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight VT100FX VT250FX VT50FX

1/4" TS

1/4" TS, RF filtered approx. 1 M, unbalanced 2 x 1/4" TS approx. 33 k, unbalanced 1/4" TRS approx. 5.6 k, unbalanced
1/4" TS approx. 8.2, k unbalanced approx. 5.6, k unbalanced 1/4" TRS, unbalanced max. +16 dBV/x 1/4" Watts / 4 1/4" 2 x 1/4" 2xx 50 Watts / 8 24-bit, sigma-delta 40 kHz max. 180 Watts T 2.5 A H 250 V T 2.5 A H 250 V T 1.0 A H 250 V 2 x 12'' 12'' BUGERA Vintage Guitar Series 12G70Jx 12G50J8 12G50J2x70 Watts 280 Watts 2 x 50 Watts 2 x 200 Watts 50 Watts 200 Watts max. 90 Watts T 1.6 A H 250 V T 1.25 A H 250 V T 630 mA H 250 V 12'' 1/4" Watts / 8
max. 180 Watts max. 180 Watts T 2.5 A H 250 V T 3.15 A H 250 V T 2.5 A H 250 V T 2.5 A H 250 V T 1.0 A H 250 V T 1.25 A H 250 V Standard IEC receptacle
245 x 580 x 270 mm 9.7 x 22.8 x 10.6" 27.3 lbs (12.4kg)
550 x 580 x 275 mm 520 x 670 x 275 mm 520 x 515 x 275 mm 21.6 x 22.8 x 10.9" 44 lbs (20 kg) 20.5 x 26.3 x 10.8" 48.4 lbs (22 kg) 20.5 x 20.3 x 10.8" 35.6 lbs (16.2 kg)
BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.

Specifications

6. Warranty
1 Other warranty rights and national law 1. This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyers statutory rights provided by national law, in particular, any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract. 2. The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law. 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer. de) and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully. Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation! 3 Warranty 1. BEHRINGER (BEHRINGER International GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries, except BEHRINGER Japan) warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year* from the original date of purchase, in accordance with the warranty regulations described below. If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not excluded from this warranty as described under 5, BEHRINGER shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned parts. In the case that other parts are used which constitute an improvement, BEHRINGER may, at its discretion, charge the customer for the additional cost of these parts. 2. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product will be returned to the user freight prepaid. 3. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded. 4 Return authorization number 1. To obtain warranty service, the buyer (or his authorized dealer) must call BEHRINGER during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem. BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number. 2. Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER. 3. Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted. 5 Warranty regulations 1. Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealers invoice. Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced. 2. If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, this modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. The warranty does not cover any such modification/adaptation, irrespective of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this warranty, BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification/adaptation. 3. Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded from this warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts. 4. Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty: == improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals. == connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used. == damage/defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER. 5. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the warranty. 6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer. 7. Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyers expense. BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification, BEHRINGER will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order. 6 Warranty transferability This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER. 7 Claim for damages Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim (consequential) damages. In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product.

* Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details.
Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. BEHRINGER accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. Colors and specifications may vary slightly from product. Products are sold through our authorized dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of BEHRINGER International GmbH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. (c) 2008 BEHRINGER International GmbH. BEHRINGER International GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich, Germany. Tel. +9206 0, Fax +515

Warranty

7. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Important information: Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by BEHRINGER USA can void the users authority to use the equipment.
Responsible party name: BEHRINGER USA, Inc. Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011, USA Phone/Fax No.: Phone: +Fax: +hereby declares that the product
VIRTUBE VT100FXH VIRTUBE VT100FX VIRTUBE VT250FX VIRTUBE VT50FX
complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Electric Guitar Amplifiers
VIRTUBE VT250FX/VT100FX VT100FXH/VT50FX VT30FX/VT15FX / VT15CD
Two-Channel Guitar Amplifiers with hi-quality FX, VTC Tube Modeling and Original BUGERA Speakers
Powerful 2-channel guitar amplifiers with authentic VTC Tube Modeling: VT15FX 15-Watts, VT15CD 15-Watts, VT30FX 30-Watts, VT50FX 60-Watts, VT100FX 100-Watts, VT100FXH 100-Watts, VT250FX 2 X 50-Watts Stereo Awesome digital FX processor with reverb, chorus, flanger and delay FX loop for external effects devices (rack effects, stomp boxes, wah-wah pedals, etc.) (VT50FX, VT100FX, VT100FXH and VT250FX only) Original heavy-duty BUGERA vintage guitar speakers for classic sound reproduction 2 full-featured channels offering everything you need from clean to super-fat distortion sounds 2 switchable modes on each channel: Clean/Crunch on the Clean and OD1/OD2 on the Overdrive channel (VT100FX, VT100FXH only) Radical bass, mid and treble controls for every sound from traditional to scooped modern (VT15FX & VT15CD, only) Independent Bass and Treble tone controls on each channel for awesome sound shaping (VT30FX, VT50FX, VT100FX, VT100FXH, VT250FX only) Contour control for radical midrange sweepfrom traditional to scooped modern (VT30FX, VT50FX, VT100FX, VT100FXH, VT250FX) Additional Headphone and Line output with integrated speaker simulation
Where are the tubes? Ask any guitarist what they want most from an amp and theyll answer with a single word TONE. That quest for tone drove us to develop our family of VIRTUBE amplifiers. Our proprietary VTC (Virtual Tube Circuitry) gives these amazing amps their in-your-face tube-amp tone. Amps with such rich, harmonic character and buttery tube-like goodness, youll wonder where we hid the tubes. All VIRTUBE amps have split-personalities: one that features dulcet-clean output, and one that drives your tone with an aggressive punch that only tubes, or our VTC modeling, can generate. So when the time comes, youll be ready for everything from mellow blues to metal mayhem.
Revolutionary VTC Technology The secret behind VIRTUBEs incredible sound is our VTC Tube Modeling processor, which exudes the very essence of tube saturation and compression. But VTC does so much more than just generate a cheap copy of a specific amp character. It accurately emulates the interaction between classic tube stages, responding to the subtle tonal changes that occur when one stage hands the signal off the next. The resulting signal is rich in harmonic content and far more true to the nature of tube amps.

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VIRTUBE VT250FX/VT100FX VT100FXH/VT50FX VT30FX/VT15FX/VT15CD
Dedicated CD input for playback of line-level signals (e.g. CD player, drum machine) Dual footswitch FS112VT for Channel selection and FX bypass included (VT30FX, VT50FX, VT100FX, VT100FXH, VT250FX only) High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
Two-Channel Operation VIRTUBEs Clean channel is elegant in its simplicity. The sound is open and uncolored and can be tailored to your needs by Volume and the analog passive equalizer. The Overdrive channel features VT15FX
Gain, Volume, Bass, Treble and our proprietary Contour control, with its radical midrange sweep. All this versatility enables you to artfully define your perfect tone, from traditional to scooped modern and anything in-between.
Equally perfect for aspiring and for accomplished guitarists for practicing or warm-up with uncompromised sound options. Armed with 15-Watts, a custom-designed 8" BUGERA speaker, and sixteen digital effects, including four each of the following: reverb, delay, chorus and flanger, this baby is ready to rock!
FX Preset selector Allows user to choose from 16 factory presets for reverb, chorus, flanger and delay (both channels) CD IN/LINE OUT A Dual-purpose jack can be used to connect the output of CD/Tape/ mp3 deck to amp or to send guitar signal to an external amp or mixer (no speaker simulation)

Input jack

Clean channel Volume control
Overdrive channel Gain control
Clean and Overdrive channel MID control

VTC switch

Channel select switch with LED indicators for Clean and Overdrive channels.
Overdrive channel Volume control.
Clean and Overdrive channel Bass control.
Clean and Overdrive channel Treble control.
FX Level Setting determines the amount of the selected effect is applied to the signal (both channels).
PHONES/LINE OUT B Dual-purpose jack can be used to connect headphones for private listening or to send guitar signal to an external amp or mixer (with speaker simulation).
VT15CD For the guitarist who already has a toolbox-full of their favorite effects gadgets, the VT15CD has all the features of the VT15FX, except the FX. With a Clean channel, as well as an Overdrive channel with 3-band EQ, the VT15CD is all about tone!
PHONES/LINE OUT B Dual-purpose jack connects headphones for private listening or sends signal to external amp or mixer (with speaker simulation)
Overdrive channel Volume control
Clean and Overdrive channel Bass control
Clean and Overdrive channel Treble control
Channel select switch with LED indicators for Clean and Overdrive channels

VTC switch.

CD IN/LINE OUT A Power switch Dual-purpose jack connects output of CD/Tape/mp3 deck to amp or sends signal to external amp or mixer (no speaker simulation)

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Digital FX All VIRTUBE models, with the exception of the VT15CD, come with state-of-the-art effects and not some cheap-and-cheesy reverb chip, but a full-blown 24-bit digital effects processor with 16 great-sounding reverbs, choruses, flangers and delays. This tasty collection of effects is a must-have for any guitarist and includes room, stage, concert and cathedral reverbs, slap-back and medium echoes, two long delays, plus slow and fast modulation effects all right at your fingertips. Handmade Speakers It takes a special speaker to handle all this incredible technology, tube-like tone and brutal output power. Thats why we fit each VIRTUBE combo with handmade, heavy-duty BUGERA Vintage Guitar speakers. These babies were custom-designed and handcrafted specifically for the VIRTUBE Series, and are ideally suited for classic sound reproduction. Continued on next page

VT30FX If your gig calls for a bit more volume, may we suggest the VT30FX with its 30-Watts of output power and rugged, vintage 10" BUGERA speaker, you will be the Master of Tone!. You get the same great-sounding digital effects section mentioned above, which features four reverbs, four delays, four chorus and four flanger presets plus a footswitch for channel-switching and FX on/off. The VT30FX also includes additional tone-shaping for the Clean channel via separate, dedicated Bass and Treble controls.
PHONES/LINE OUT B Dual-purpose jack connects headphones for private listening or sends signal to external amp or Footswitch mixer (with speaker jack simulation)
Clean channel Volume control, Bass control, Treble control
Channel select switch with LED indicators for Clean and Overdrive

channels

FX Preset selector 16 factory presets for reverb, chorus, flanger and delay (both channels)
Overdrive channel Gain, Bass, Contour, Treble, Volume
FX Level Determines amount of selected effect is applied to signal (both channels).
CD IN/LINE OUT A Dual-purpose jack connects output of CD/Tape/mp3 deck to amp or sends signal to external amp or mixer (no speaker simulation).

VT50FX

Drum computer

Footswitch

BEHRINGER HPS3000 CD Player
The VT50FX comes loaded for tone, with Bass and Treble controls on the Clean channel and a dedicated 3-band EQ, plus our radical Contour control on the Overdrive channel allowing you to sweep the mids to dial in your perfect sound. The 16 onboard digital effects are switching on/off via the included footswitch, which also toggles between the two channels. There's also a dedicated FX Loop so you can inject your sound with your personal favorite external effects. With 60-Watts (we know the name says 50, but we think more is always better!) and a custom-engineered 12" BUGERA speaker, the VT50FX stands out in a crowd.
FX Level Determines amount of selected effect is applied to signal (both channels)
Clean channel Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble control
Overdrive channel Gain, Contour, Treble, Volume control

Master Volume

BEHRINGER VIRTUBE VT50FX
REVERB Level controls additional reverb effect

Electric Guitar

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Get Connected Whether youre recording or just jamming on your latest riff, you need the right connections VIRTUBE really has you covered. The PHONES/LINE OUT B jack is much more than just a place for your headphones to call home. As the name implies, this jack can also be used to send your guitar signal, with speaker simulation, to another amp or mixer.* When the PHONES/ LINE OUT B jack is in use, the internal loudspeaker is muted, allowing you to crank your guitar into the wee morning hours, without bothering the neighbors. If youd like to play along with previously recorded tracks, just plug the output of your CD/Tape/mp3 deck into the CD IN/LINE OUT A jack. This jack also serves a second purpose, providing yet another Line Out, this time without speaker simulation.*

* Note: Use a standard " TS cable to connect this line-level signal to the destination device. If a hum is detected, or the cable run is more than a few feet, you may get better results using a Direct Injection box, like our DI100 or DI20.
VT100FX When it comes to output power, the VT100FX brings it in truckloads. Packing a brutal 100-Watts and a special heavy-duty 12" BUGERA speaker, the VT100FX includes our radical mid-sweeping Contour control for the ultimate in tone, and an OD1/OD2 switch, which lets you choose between two unique Overdrive channel sounds. And if the sweet sound of crunch pushes all your right buttons, press VT100FXs Crunch button for a non-stop foray into rhythmic paradise! VT100FX also has a dedicated FX Loop, so you can bring your favorite stomps and rack units to the gig and still use the great-sounding onboard digital effects. If you prefer running a full- or half-stack, the VT100FXH offers all these features in a piggyback-style head version.
Channel select switch with LED indicators for Clean and OD1/OD2 Overdrive switch channels FX Level Determines amount of selected effect is applied to signal (both channels) FX Loop Mix Determines amount of external effect is applied to Master VTC signal (both Volume switch channels)

Crunch switch

Overdrive channel Gain, Bass, Middle, Contour, Volume control
BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP2024P FX Out FX In FX Out Multi-track Recorder
CD IN/LINE OUT A Dual-purpose jack connects output of CD/Tape/ mp3 deck to amp or sends signal to external amp or mixer (no speaker simulation)
VT250FX If the sweet sound of stereo is your thing, youll want to check out the VT250FX its like having two VT50FXs in one convenient combo. Use the dual BUGERA Vintage Series 12" speakers or send the output to a pair of half-stack cabinets if you need to really rock the house!
Channel select switch with LED indicators for Clean and Overdrive channels FX Preset selector 16 factory presets for reverb, chorus, flanger and delay (both channels) REVERB Level controls additional reverb effect

FX Send

FX Return

Line Out

Power switch
BEHRINGER VIRTUBE VT100FX
Overdrive channel Gain, Bass, Contour, Treble, Volume control
FX Level Master Determines Volume amount of selected effect is applied to signal (both channels)

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VT50FX/VT100FX/VT100FXH/VT250FX Rear Panel

External speaker jack(s) Note: L & R jacks on VT250FX has stereo outputs

Fuse holder

FX Level switch (+4dBV/-10dBV)

Footswitch jack

IEC power socket

Cooling fan

FX Return for connecting signal from external effects device
FX Send for sending signal to external effects device
Features Power Speaker(s) Speaker jack(s) Digital FX FX Loop FX Mix control Phones jack Line Out CD In Mono/Stereo Middle control Overdrive Middle Control Separate Clean Middle Control Contour control Crunch switch OD1/OD2 switch Footswitch Fan Cooling Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight
VT15CD 15 W 1 x 8" Mono 15.7 x 14.8 x 8.0" 400 x 375 x 205 mm 19.4 lbs (8.8 kg)
VT15FX 15 W 1 x 8" Mono 15.7 x 14.8 x 8.0" 400 x 375 x 205 mm 19.6 lbs (8.9 kg)
VT30FX 30 W 1 x 10" Mono 16.9 x 18.7 x 9.4" 430 x 475 x 240 mm 24.0 lbs (10.9 kg)
VT50FX 60 W 1 x 12" 1 x " Mono 20.5 x 20.3 x 10.8" 520 x 515 x 275 mm 35.6 lbs (16.2 kg)
VT100FX 100 W 1 x 12" 1 x " Mono 21.6 x 22.8 x 10.9" 550 x 580 x 275 mm 44 lbs (20 kg)
VT100FXH 100 W 2 x " Mono 9.7 x 22.8 x 10.6" 245 x 580 x 270 mm 27.3 lbs (12.4kg)
VT250FX 2 x 50 W 2 x 12" 2 x " Stereo 20.5 x 26.3 x 10.8" 520 x 670 x 275 mm 48.4 lbs (22 kg)
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