Peavey VTM-120 User's Manual
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1. 10 PREAMP HIGH GAIN INPUT Primarily designed as distortion input Impedance very High Z 1m chm Nominal Input Level 48 4 RMS Minimum Input Level 60 48 1 RMS Maximum Input Level 6 dBV 0 5 RMS PREAMP LOW GAIN INPUT Primarily designed as non distortion input Impedance very High Z 1m ohm Nominal Input Level 16 160 mV RMS Minimum Input Level 22 0 80 mV RMS Maximum Input Level Unlimited EFFECTS SEND Load Impedance 10K ohms greater Nominal Output 10 dBV 300 mV RMS EFFECTS RETURN Impedance Very High Z 1m ohm Designed Level 10 300 RMS BOOSTER OUTPUT REMOTE FOOTSWITCH Load Impedance 10k ohms or greater Nominal Level 10 3 V RMS SYSTEM HUM amp NOISE NOMINAL INPUT LEVEL 20 Hz to 20 kHz unweighted Greater than 75 dB below rated power EQUALIZATION Special Low Mid amp High passive type Presence 6 dB 5 KHz RESPONSE MODIFICATIONS Dip Switches Gain 1 Gain 2 Preamp Gain Select Compresor Clipper Select Low 1 Low 2 Low Frequency Response Select Mid Mid Frequency Response Select High 1 High 2 High Frequency Response Select VTM 120 SPECIFICATIONS POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION 4 6L6GC s with 12 Driver RATED POWER amp LOAD 120 W RMS into 16 or 8 or 4 ohms POWER CLIPPING Typically 5 THD 1 kHz 120 VAC line 130 W RMS into 16 or 8 or 4 ohms Bias must be reduced to measure FREQUENCY RESPON2. amount of bottom end that amp of this type should have However it is to some degree dependent upon the guitar and speaker enclosure used Properly used this increased bottom add punch and fullness to the sound It must be repeated that this is nota tone switch in the normal sense of the word but rather a true component swap which is accomplished via the switch Low 2 This circuit like Low 1 adds additional low end but in different place than Low 1 A third low end voicing is obtained by activating both Low 1 and Low 2 Again personal preference will dictate the proper low voicing Please note that even with maximum low end Low 1 and 2 muddiness has been scrupulously avoided MID This circuit noticeably alters the critical mid range voicing of the VTM by adding a pronounced mid peak centered in the throaty area The two mid voicings available from the VTM Mid On Off offer the two major variations most often heard contemporary music Mid On is somewhat more punchy and percussive Mid is somewhat more cutting and crisp This circuit alters the high voicing of the VTM and like of the EQ mods is matter of personal preference as to which high EQ is correct However it is somewhat dependent upon the guitar and speaker enclosure used The Hi 1 sounds like it more highs but it actua
3. event warranty service is required during the warranty period you will tnis document There will be identitication Issued by Peavey Electronics Corporalion 2 IMPORTANCE OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS AND NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES ADDRESS Completion and mailing of WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS Should notification bocome necessary for any condition that may require correction the REGISTRATION CARD will help ensure that you are contacted and properly b Notice address changes If you move from tng address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notity Peavey of the change of address so as to facilitate your receipt o any bullotine or forme of notification which may become necessary in connection with any condition that may require dissemination ot Information or correction You may contact Peavey telephoning 801 483 5365 4 Please nave the Peavoy product and serial number available when communicating with Peavey Customer Service DANGER 1O EXTREMELY HIGH NO SELEYELS MAY CAUSE A PERMANENT HEARING LOSS INOMIOUALS VARY CONSIDERABLY IN SUSCEPTIBILITY INCUCED LOSS BUT NEARLY NERVORE WLL Lose SOUE NENANA EOSED KO SEFO A SUFICIENT TE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TA OSKA SPECIFIED TME FOLLOWING PERMISSIBLE NOISE LEVEL EXPOSURES A operating instructions should be T
4. IES AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE NOT DISCLAIMED DURING THE APPLICABLE ONE YEAR OR NINETY DAY PERIOD FROM DATE OF PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOWLONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY YOU THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT NO OTHER STATEMENT REPRESENTATION WARRANTY OR AGREEMENT BY ANY PERSON SHALL BE VALID OR BINDING UPON PEAVEY inthe event of any modification or disclaimer of express or implied warranties orany limitation of remedies contained herein conflicts with applicable then such modification isclaimer or limitation as the case may be shall be deemed ta be modified to the extent necessary to comply with such law Your remedies for breach of Ihese warranties are lim ted to those remedies provided herein anc Peavey Electronics Corporation gives this limited warranty only with respect to equipment purchased in the United States of America INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD 1 the completed WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION POST OFFICE BOX 2898 MERIDIAN MISSISSIPPI 39302 2092 Keep the PROOF OF PURCHASE In the
5. NS Dip Switches Gain 1 Gain 2 Preamp Gain Select Compresor Clipper Select Low 1 Low 2 Low Frequency Response Select Mid Mid Frequency Response Select High 1 High 2 High Frequency Response Select THIS LIMITED WARRANTY VALID ONLY WHEN PURCHASED AND REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA ALL EXPORTED PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO WARRANTY AND SERVICES TO BE SPECIFIED AND PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR FOR EACH COUNTRY Ces clauses de garantio no sont valablos qu aux Etate Uniset au Canada Dans tous les autres pays les causes de garantie el de maintenance sont parle distributeur national ot lul solon la oglsalion en vigueur Diese Garantie ist nur in USA and Kanada guitig Alle Export Produkle sind der Garantie und dem Service des Importeurs des jeweiligen Landes unterworfen Esta garantia es valida solamente cuando el producto es comprado en E U continentales o en Canada Todos los productos que sean comprados elextranjero estan sujetos alas garamias y servicio que caca distribuidor autorizado determine y ofrezca en los diferentes paises ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION PEAVEY warrants this product EXCEPT for covera ootswitoras patehcords tubas and meters 10 be free trom detects in materlal and workmanship fora period from date of purchasa PROVIDED nowoverthattnis imicod warranty is extended only to the original retai
6. OWNERS MANUAL 60 VTM 1 WARNIN PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ THE OPERATING GUIDE FOR FURTHER WARNINGS Pe FRONT PANEL HIGH GAIN INPUT 1 Used for most electric guitars It is 6 dB louder than the Low Gain input LOW GAIN INPUT 2 Provided for instruments that have extremely high outputs which can result in overdriving distorting the High Gain input If both inputs are used simultaneously the output levels are the same both are Low Gain PRE GAIN 3 Controls the input volume level of the amplifier POST GAIN 4 Controls the overall volume level of the amplifier The final level adjustment should be made after the desired sound has been achieved LOW MID amp HIGH EQ 5 Passive tone controls that regulate the low mid and high frequencies respectively RESPONSE MODIFICATIONS 6 ALL SWITCHES IN OFF POSITION This position yields a vintage British style tube amp response which can be somewhat distorted depending on Pre Post Gain adjustment but it is particularly nice for slightly distorted punchy yet distinct guitar sounds GAIN 1 Activating this switch adds an additional stage of tube gain and increases the VTM s capacity to overload at low volumes This additional gain increases the harmonic content of the sound and is an excell
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8. SE 0 2 dB 60 Hz to 10 kHz 100 W RMS into 16 ohms HUM amp NOISE Greater than 88 dB below rated power HUM BALANCE CONTROL Adjust for minimum hum max gain POWER CONSUMPTION 400 watts 50 60 Hz 120 VAC domestic PREAMP SECTION 3 12 7 The following specs are measured 1 kHz with the controls preset as follows Post gain 10 Low Mid amp High EQ 10 Presence 0 All response modifications off down Nominal levels with Pre Gain 5 Minimum levels are with Pre Gain 10 PREAMP HIGH GAIN INPUT Primarily designed as distortion input Impedance very High 2 1m ohm Nominal Input Level 48 dBV 4 AMS Minimum Input Level 60 BV 1 mV AMS Maximum Input Level 6 0 5 RMS PREAMP LOW GAIN INPUT Primarily designed as non lt distortion input Impedance very High Z 1m ohm Nominal Input Level 16 dV 160 mV RMS Minimum Input Level 22 80 mV RMS Maximum Input Level Unlimited EFFECTS SEND Load Impedance 10K ohms or greater Nominal Output 10 300 RMS EFFECTS RETURN Impedance Very High Z 1m ohm Designed Level 10 dBV 300 mV RMS BOOSTER OUTPUT REMOTE FOOTSWITCH Load Impedance 10k ohms or greater Nominal Level 10 48 RMS SYSTEM HUM amp NOISE NOMINAL INPUT LEVEL 20 Hz to 20 kHz unweighted Greater then 75 below rated power EQUALIZATION Special Low Mid 8 High passive type EQ Presence 6 dB 5 kHz RESPONSE MODIFICATIO
9. at yields the lowest amount of residual hum or popping noise when the instrument is touched 220 240 volt models utilize a two way On Off switch only BACK PANEL LINE CORD 1 120V products only For your safety we have incorporated a 3 wire line mains cable with proper grounding facilities is not advisable to remove the ground pin under any circumstances If it is necessary to use the equipment without proper grounding facilities suitable grounding adaptors should be used Less noiseand greatly reduced shock hazard exists when the unit is operated with the proper grounded receptacles FUSE 2 The fuse is located within the cap of the fuseholder If the fuse should fail MUST REPLACED WITH THE SAME TYPE AND VALUE IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND TO PREVENT VOIDING THE WARRANTY If the amp repeatedly blows fuses it should be taken to a qualified service center for repair WARNING THE FUSE SHOULD ONLY BE REPLACED WHEN THE POWER CORD HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM ITS POWER SOURCE GROUND SWITCH 3 Three position rocker type switch which in most applications should be operated in its center or zero position There may be some situations when audible hum and or noise will come from the loudspeaker If this situation arises position the ground switch to either positive or negative or or until the noise is minimized NOTE Should the noise problem continue consult your Authorized Peavey Dealer the P
10. eavey Factory or a qualified service technician THE GROUND SWITCH 15 NOT FUNCTIONAL ON 220 240 VOLT MODELS SPEAKER OUTPUTS 4 The VTM features the capacity to deliver full power VTM 60 gives 60 watts VTM 120 gives 120 watts into 16 8 or 4 ohm loads This is accomplished by using the correspondingly labeled speaker jack s These jacks are configured in a switching jack circuit which automatically selects the correct output from the multi tap output transformer When independent cables are used with each enclosure the patch sequence is as follows one 16 ohm enclosure patches into the 16 ohm jack the second 16 ohm enclosure patches into the 8 ohm jack the third 16 ohmenclosure patches into the 4 ohm jack and soon up to four enclosures maximum NOTE The fourth speaker jack should not be utilized unless four 16 ohm enclosures are patched into the VTM independent cables for each enclosure When speaker enclosures are daisy chained connected from enclosure to enclosure and only one cable is patched into the amplifier the procedure is as follows two 16 ohm enclosures patch into the 8 ohm jack three 16 ohm enclosures patch into the 4 ohm jack four 16 ohm enclosures patch into the 4 ohm jack NOTE Applications requiring four 16 ohm enclosures should be connected with four dependent cables fram the amplifier jacks one through four for best results HUM BALANCE 5 control to minimize hum To adjust first make sure that no
11. ent choice for the guitarist looking for a crisp sound with an intermediate amount of distortion which falls between vintage and full tilt crunch GAIN 2 Activating this switch opens the extra tube gain stage all the way to its voltage limits and as that statement indicates maximum all tube preamp distortion is obtained This position yields the sound which lucky owners of custom hot rodded tube amps have had but owners of stock out of the box amps have previously heard only on hit records Tremendous sustain and controllable harmonics at a level many players think impossible are immediately available Excellent for today s hottest metal stylization This switch activates a carefully integrated compression circuit This one of the major secrets of the elite amp modifiers This circuit adds a tremendous amount of smoothness to the sound and further enhances sustain without sacrificing bite or crunch This curcuitis the key to an incredibly liquid warm tone that still screams Full power chords ring clear and fat single notes sing and it seems the player only need think feedback and soaring harmonics cut the air like a hail of bullets This circuit like the remaining four switched circuits begins the VTM s ability to contour overall amp EQ The Low 1 switch adds a subtle amount of additional low end Itis strictly up to the individual preferences of the user as to the correct
12. l purchaser and is subject othe Conditions exclusions and limitations hereinafter set torth PEAVEY 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY ON TUBES AND METERS Ifihis product contains tubes meters Peavey warrants the tubes or meters contained in the product tobe tree from defects in materia and workmanship period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase PROVI DED however tnat this limited warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser and is also subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations hereina ter set forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTIES These limited warranties shall be void and of no effect it a The first purchase of the product is for the purpose of resale or b The original retail purchase is made from an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or The product has been damaged secicont or unreesonabio neglect improper service or maintenance or other causes arising oul of defects in material or workmanship 4 The serial number affixed to product is altered defaced or removes Inthe event ot a in material and or workmanship covered by this limited warranty Peavey a In ine caso of tubes oF metere replace the detective component without charge D In other covered cases cases involving anything other than covers footswitches patchoords tubes or meters repair the defect in material or workmanship or replace tne product at Peavey s
13. lly works by slightly lowering the centering frequency of the active Presence control This lowers the Presence control from the extreme overtones to the more typical range associated with highs and results in more apparent highs 2 This control when used conjunction with 1 further alters the high end voicing of the VTM The proper use of the two Hi controls is dependent upon many factors however the added apparent highs obtained by activating Hi 1 and 2 are particularly useful in getting a bright sound out of high output humbucking pickups PRESENCE 7 An active tone control that boosts the extreme high frequencies by 6 dB EFFECTS OUT 8 Output for supplying signals to external effects or signal processing equipment EFFECTS RETURN 9 The output of external signal processors effects devices may be patched back into the VTM at this point NOTE Effects Loop Effects Out and Effects Return is compatible with low level instrument signal level devices STATUS LED 10 Illuminates when amp is on Does not illuminate when on standby POWER LED 11 Illuminates when power is being supplied to the amp STANDBY SWITCH 12 Allows amp to be in standby or active mode In standby mode the tubes remain hot but the amplifier is not operational POWER SWITCH 13 Genter position is OFF Two ON positions are provided one of which will properly ground the amplifier Switch to the ON side th
14. opion and providec however that in any case all costs of shipping if necessary are paid by you the purchaser THEWARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD SHOULD ACCURATELY COMPLETED AND MAILED TO AND RECEIVED BY PEAVEY WITHIN FOURTEEN 14 DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE In order to obtain servico under these warranties you must a Bring the doloctive 10 any AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or AUTHORIZED PEAVEY SERVICE CENTER and present therewith the ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE supplied you by the AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER in connection with your purchase from him of this product ff me DEALER or SERVICE CENTER is unable to provide the necessary warranty service you will be directed to the nearest other PEAVEY AUTHORIZED DEALER or AUTHORIZED PEAVEY SERVICE CENTER which can provide such service b Shia the detective item propala to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Intemational Service Canter Highway 00 East MERIDIAN MS 39301 including therewith a complete detailed description of the problem together with a legible copy ofthe original PROOF OF PURCHASE and complete retum address Upon receipt of these If ihe defect remedial under these limited warranties and the other terms and conditions exproecod herein hava been compliec with Peavey will provide the necessary warranty service to repair or the produet and will return t FREIGHT COLLECT to you the purchaser Peavey s liability to the purcha
15. ser damages from any cause whatsoever and regardless of the form of action including negligence 1 limited to the actual damages up to the greater cf 500 00 orar amount equal to the price ofthe produet tnat eausod the damage or that is tne subject of ors directly related to the cause of action Such purchase price mil be that in effect for the apacific product wher the cause of action arose This limitation of liability will not apply to claims for personel injury or damage to real property or personal property allegedly caused by Peavey snag igence Peavey does nat assume liability for personalin jury or property damage arising out of or caused by anon Peavoy attachment nor does Peavey assumo any responsibility for damage to interconnected non Peavey equipment that may result trom normal functioning and maintonanee of the Peavey equipment UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO LSE THE PRODUCT EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MEROHANTAGILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT IF THE OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS NECESSARY TO THE EXISTENCE OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANT
16. thingis plugged into the amp but the speaker cabinet Turn the unit on and set the Pre Gain and Post Gain controls at 7 While listening to the speaker closely gradually rotate the Hum Balance control using a screwdriver until hum is at a minimum This procedure is required periodically Reset Hum Balance after tube change BOOSTER OUTPUT REMOTE STANDBY 6 preamp out signal which can be routed to another power amp When placing one button on off switch in this jack it can be used as a remote standby NOTE VTM 60 back panel identical except for Fuse Rating amp Output Power and Power Consumption see specifications 08 771 WalsAs DVA 60 SPECIFICATIONS POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION 2 with 12AX7 Driver RATED POWER amp LOAD 60 W RMS into 16 or 8 or 4 ohms POWER CLIPPING Typically 5 THD 1 kHz 120 VAC line 85 W into 16 or 8 or 4 ohms Bias must be reduced to measure FREQUENCY RESPONSE 40 2 dB 50 Hz to 10 KHz 50 into 10 ohms HUM amp NOISE Adjust for minimum hum max gain POWER CONSUMPTION 200 watts 50 60 Hz 120 VAC domestic PREAMP SECTION 3 12 The following specs measured 1 kHz with the controls preset as follows Post gain 10 Low Mid High 10 Presence 20 All response modifications off down Nominal levels with Pre Gain 5 Minimum levels with Pre
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