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Crate VTX200 User Manual

Crate VTX200
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Users Guide
VTX200
Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier
with Stereo Digital Signal
Processing
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Crate VTX200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output200W
EffectsReverb
EQ3-band (Bass, Mid, Treble)
OutputsLine Output
FootswitchChannel Switching
Speakers2x12 inches
Speaker Configuration2x12 inches

Summary

Introduction and Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions

Essential warnings and guidelines for safe operation and maintenance of the amplifier.

Top Panel Channel Controls

Channel 1 Operation

Details on controls for Channel 1, featuring a low gain FlexWave circuit for clean sounds.

Channel 2 Operation

Details on controls for Channel 2, featuring a medium gain FlexWave circuit for distortion.

Channel 3 Operation

Details on controls for Channel 3, featuring a high gain FlexWave circuit for extreme distortion.

Top Panel DSP and Ancillary Controls

Mute and Tuner Functions

Explains the Mute switch for silent tuning and the electronic tuner operation.

DSP Effects and Delay Controls

Describes the controls for selecting and adjusting digital effects and delay parameters.

Save/Tap and Reverb Controls

Details the Save/Tap button for tempo and preset saving, and the Reverb control.

Bottom Panel Connectivity

Power and Speaker Outputs

Information on power connection and how to connect speakers to the amplifier.

Effects Loop Connections

Details on connecting external effects processors using stereo and mono loops.

Footswitch Connection

Describes the jack for connecting the footswitch for remote control functions.

DSP Section Features

DSP Effects List

Comprehensive list of available effects, their descriptions, and Save/Tap button controls.

DSP Delay List

Comprehensive list of available delay effects, their descriptions, and Save/Tap button controls.

Storing and Managing DSP Presets

Storing Custom DSP Presets

Procedure for saving user-defined DSP settings to the amplifier's memory.

Restoring Factory Presets

Procedure for resetting DSP presets back to factory defaults.

Save/Tap Button Functionality

Detailed explanation of the Save/Tap button's use for tempo and saving.

Using the Footswitch

Footswitch Operations

Describes how to use the footswitch for channel selection and DSP preset management.

DSP Banks A and B

Explanation of the two DSP preset banks accessible via the footswitch.

DSP Factory Presets Overview (1-3)

Factory Presets 1-3

Details of the first three factory presets for Clean, Rhythm, and Solo sounds.

DSP Factory Presets Overview (4-6)

Factory Presets 4-6

Details of the next three factory presets focusing on Clean, Rhythm, and Solo sounds with reverb.

Suggested Settings Examples (1)

Suggested Settings Examples

Visual guides for achieving specific tones like "Oceanic", "Super Funk", and "Arena".

Suggested Settings Examples (2)

Suggested Settings Details

Further examples of suggested settings for "Haze Faze", "Solo Wah", and "Octanator" tones.

User DSP Settings Templates

Fill-in-the-Blanks Templates

Printable templates for users to record their custom DSP settings.

System Block Diagram

Signal Flow Diagram

Visual representation of the amplifier's internal signal path and component connections.

Technical Specifications

Power, Size, and Weight

Details on power requirements, physical dimensions, and the amplifier's weight.

Input Impedance and Signal Handling

Specifications for input impedance, maximum input signal, and control ranges.

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