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Diezel VH4 - User Manual

Diezel VH4
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Diezel VH4/VH4S
Owner’s Manual
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Summary

Chapter One: Safety and Warranty

Safety Warnings

Important safety precautions to be aware of before operating the Diezel Amplifier to ensure product safety and liability.

Warranty Information

Details the warranty coverage for the Diezel VH4/VH4S, including terms and conditions for original owners.

Chapter 2: Setting Up Your VH4

Power Connection and Mains Setup

Instructions for connecting the amplifier to a power outlet, emphasizing safety and proper switch positions.

Power Up, Warm-up, and Standby

Explains the correct sequence for powering on the amp, including necessary warm-up time for tube longevity.

Protecting Tubes and Components

Details the importance of adequate warm-up time for vacuum tubes to prevent stress and prolong component life.

Factory and Traveling Voltage Settings

Covers the factory voltage setting and crucial advice for operating the amplifier abroad with correct voltage selection.

Safety Fuses and Tube Fault Protection

Details the main fuse, its values, and the tube fault indicator system for amp protection and troubleshooting.

Causes of Faulty Tubes

Discusses common reasons for tube failure, including mechanical vibrations, wear and tear, and aging.

Chapter 3: Peripheral Connections

Effects Loops: Sends and Returns

Details the effects loop system, including Send 1, Send 2, Return A, and Return B, and their connection parameters.

Parallel vs. Serial Effects Returns

Compares parallel and serial effects returns, discussing their impact on signal path, tone, and ADA conversion.

Channel Inserts Explained

Details the function and programmability of channel inserts for integrating stomp boxes and other effects per channel.

Speaker Connections and Impedance

Explains the importance of matching speaker impedance to the amplifier's output jacks to prevent damage.

Chapter 4: Pre-Amp Section Overview

Chapter 5: Power Amplifier Section

Master Volume Control

Details the Master Volume control, its full volume setting, and its ability to add power amp distortion at higher levels.

Chapter 6: Red Switches and Switching

Programming the VH4 with MIDI

Explains the process of programming the VH4, including storing settings and creating MIDI programs via the 'Store' button.

Chapter 8: Cleaning and Servicing

Tube Replacement and Biasing

Details that tube changes should be done by authorized personnel, requiring re-biasing due to the amplifier's hard wire bias system.

Diezel VH4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels4
Power100 Watts
Power Tubes4 x EL34
TypeTube Amplifier
Preamp Tubes4 x 12AX7
Master VolumeYes
Inputs1 x 1/4"
MIDIYes
FootswitchYes
Outputs2 x Speaker Outputs (4, 8, 16 Ohms)
Effects LoopSerial and Parallel
Dimensions29.13" x 10.24" x 11.81" (740 x 260 x 300 mm)
Weight52.9 lbs (24 kg)

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