Behringer GUITAR AMPLIFIER GTX60 - Manual (Page 5)

5 GUITAR AMPLIFIER GTX60/GTX30 User Manual
1. Introduction
Congratulations! By purchasing the GUITAR COMBO, you now own the newest
generation of guitar amp. It offers an extremely broad range of options and
possibilities, the only limit being your own creativity. The GUITAR COMBO is an
allrounder with so many features that you'll 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. That’s 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 GUITAR COMBO. Don’t worry, you will quickly master the
GUITAR COMBO and learn how to use all its capabilities easily and intuitively.
With its up-to-date circuitry, the GUITAR COMBO 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 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.
◊ 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 packaging materials.
Recycle whenever possible.
Ensure adequate air supply. 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.
1.1.1 Online registration
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase
by visiting http://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 BEHRINGER 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
(http://behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
claims more quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
◊ The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful
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 all VOLUME controls fully to the left before you switch on the unit.
Make sure you select a suitable volume at all times.
2. Control Elements
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(1) (3) (4) (5) (6) (8) (9)
(7) (13)
(10) (11) (12) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (21) (20)
(22)
Fig. 2.1: GUITAR COMBO 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.
2.1.1 CLEAN channel
(2) The CLEAN CHANNEL LED lights up when the channel is active.
(3) The VOLUME control determines the volume of the CLEAN channel.
(4) The BASS control in the EQ section boosts or cuts the bass frequencies on the
CLEAN channel (GTX60 only).
(5) The TREBLE control adjusts the treble frequencies on the CLEAN
channel (GTX60 only).
(6) Press the CHANNEL button to switch between the CLEAN and OVERDRIVE
channels. The channel LED lights up when the channel is activated. You can
also switch between channels using the footswitch sold with all models.
2.1.2 OVERDRIVE channel
(7) The OVERDRIVE CHANNEL LED lights up when the channel is active.
(8) The GAIN control determines the amount of gain applied and hence the
degree of distortion in the OVERDRIVE channel.