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VIRTUBE VT30FX/VT15FX/VT15CD User Manual

1.  Introduction

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 VIRTUBE. Don’t 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  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.

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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.

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Otherwise, always use the original box to prevent damage during 
storage or transport.

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Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or 
its packaging.

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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.

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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!

2.  Control Elements

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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.

2.1.1  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 allows you to raise or lower the bass 

frequencies on the CLEAN channel (VT30FX only).

(5) 

The 

TREBLE

 control adjusts the treble frequencies on the 

CLEAN channel (VT30FX only).

(6) 

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.

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.

(9) 

The 

BASS

 control in the EQ section allows you to raise or lower 

the bass frequencies.

(10) 

Use the 

CONTOUR

 control (VT15FX / VT15CD: MID) for additional, 

highly characteristic adjustment of the midrange, so as to easily create 

traditional as well as ultra-modern guitar sounds.

Summary of Contents for VT15CD

Page 1: ...30 30 Watt Guitar Amplifier with 2 Independent Channels VTC Tube Modeling FX and Original BUGERA 10 Speaker VT15 VT15 15 Watt Guitar Amplifier with 2 Channels VTC Tube Modeling FX except VT15CD and Original BUGERA 8 Speaker ...

Page 2: ...so many features that you hardly need any other equipment Table of Contents Thank you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1 Introduction 5 1 1 Before you get started 5 1 1 1 Online registration 5 2 Control Elements 5 2 1 Front panel 5 2 1 1 CLEAN channel 5 2 1 2 OVERDRIVE channel 5 2 1 3 FX section VT30FX and VT15FX only 6 2 1 4 Connectors and POWER switch 6 2 2...

Page 3: ...iceshall remainreadilyoperable TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECTTO CHANGEWITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED BEHRINGER IS PART OFTHE MUSIC GROUP MUSIC GROUP COM ALLTRADEMARKS ARETHE PROPERTY OFTHEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSSWHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSONWHO RELIES EITHERWHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION PHOTOGRAPH OR STAT...

Page 4: ...noroperationoftheunitinanyway thatdoesnotcomplywiththetechnicalorsafety regulationsapplicableinthecountrywherethe productisused damage defectscausedbyactsofGod Nature accident fire flood etc oranyotherconditionthat isbeyondthecontrolofMUSICGroup 7 Anyrepairoropeningoftheunitcarriedoutby unauthorizedpersonnel userincluded willvoidthe limitedwarranty 8 IfaninspectionoftheproductbyMUSICGroup showstha...

Page 5: ...ly 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 pa...

Page 6: ...standard cable with TS connectors If hum problems occur you could insert a DI box e g BEHRINGER ULTRA DI DI100 or DI120 With too high a volume level some headphones tend to produce distortion Please turn down the volume a bit until distortion stops 19 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 bet...

Page 7: ...ts of the BEHRINGER VIRTUBE are on 1 4 TRS 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 strain relief clamp sleeve tip sleeve ground shield...

Page 8: ...onnection Standard IEC receptacle Dimensions Weight Dimensions H x W x D 16 9 x 18 7 x 9 4 430 x 475 x 240 mm Weight 24 2 lbs 11 kg VT15FX Audio Inputs Input 1 4 TS RF filtered Input impedance approx 1 MΩ unbalanced CD In 1 4 TRS Input impedance approx 4 kΩ unbalanced Audio Outputs Line Out Phones 1 4 TRS unbalanced Output level max 10 dBV Output impedance 100 Ω Amplifier Peak power 15 Watts 4 Ω Di...

Page 9: ...RA Vintage Guitar Series 8G30A4 Impedance 4 Ω Continuous power 30 Watts IEC268 5 Peak power 120 Watts Power Supply Power consumption 25 Watts Fuse 100 120 V 50 60 Hz T 800 mA H 250 V 220 230 V 50 60 Hz T 400 mA H 250 V Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle Dimensions Weight Dimensions H x W x D 15 7 x 14 8 x 8 0 400 x 375 x 205 mm Weight 19 8 lbs 9 kg BEHRINGERisconstantlystrivingtomaintaintheh...

Page 10: ...rantee 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 ...

Page 11: ...We Hear You ...

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