Vox DA15 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. DIGITAL AMP Owner s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet for U S A and Canada Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Turning off the power switch does not completely isolate this product from th2. PRESET MANUAL CH1 CH2 WRITE Oz pulls oO Oooo ms 020 PRESET MANUAL CHANNEL PROGRAM EDIT EDIT3 BYPASS EDIT Q NR NOISE REDUCTION NOTE PROGRAM NAME STYLE mum G A N ee VOLUME eee TREBLE VD DLE ee BASS m EFFECTS CHORUS CRUNCH 1 BLUES3 CRUNCH 2 CHORUS REVERB FLANGER Y TREMOLO BLUES 2 amp e HIGAIN 1 _ CH RUS o esREVERB oR s AN EUN C x d musie e HIGAIN2 RT 4 Nash s M HIGAIN 3 comP DELAY e DRIVE AUTO WAH REVERB TAP EDIT 1 O CLEAN2 CLEAN 1 PRESET MANUAL CHi CH2 WRITE Oz HOLD SO mee OsO O MANUAL CHANNEL PROGRAM EDIT EDIT3 BYPASS EDIT Q NR NoISE REDUCTION NOTE 5 Uu 3 c IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used If you have purchased this product via the internet through mail order and or via a telephone sale you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside WARNING Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer s or distribu
3. The amplifier provides eleven distinctive sound styles that can be used in various musical genres Eleven high quality effects are built in and seven are multi effects that let you use two effects simultaneously plus Noise Reduction You can store your favorite sounds as a program to CH1 or CH2 You can switch between these settings from the top panel or by using the optional VFS2 foot switch connected to the rear panel Channel Select mode In addition there s one preset pro gram for each of the 11 sound types Preset mode In Manual mode the sound you hear will reflect the physical settings of the knobs If you connect the optional VFS2 dual foot switch you can use it to switch programs or bypass effects SIGNAL PATH Your guitar sound passes through the following sections You can refer to The Guitarist s Guided Panel Tour while you read the explanation that follows Speaker AM Effect Pre Amp model Effect Master Vol a AUTO WAH COMP Choose one of 11 types MODULATION p Power Amp DELAY REVERB N Quick Start ual a chance it s been written by a fellow guitar nut and this amp boasts some killer bells n whistles that will warrant your interest In short it ll be worth your while we promise This said here s the Quick Start enjoy look forward to taking you through the amp in more detail once you re done nce you ve satisfied your primal urge
4. from either of these modes you then press this CH button you ll switch to Channel Select mode and the channel CH1 or CH2 that you selected most recently will become active WRITE button Use this button to save a new program into CH1 or CH2 Refer to Storing your program page 15 5 POWER SWITCH When the power is on the indicator located above the switch will be lit 10 B Rear Panel d ATTENTION A CAUTION A WARNING on ion eese 1O Mirr ne neupi acen Le ruste DEBRANCHE E RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE DO NOT OPEN AVERTISSEMENT CAUTION ety cane erori RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE Vox Amplification Ltd BUILT BY VOX MANUFACTURING VIETNAM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF VOX R amp D ENGLAND m FOOT SW LINE a 2 VOX VFS2 PHONE Ze e S T 1 2 3 1 AC POWER This is where you connect the included power cord 2 FOOT sw You can connect the optional VFS2 dual foot switch here and use it to switch programs or bypass the effect while you perform 3 LINE PHONE Use this jack if you re plugging directly in to a mixer recording device or if you re using headphones The output signal from this jack is taken before the power amp and th
5. Number of styles Number of effects Noise reduction Number of programs Input output jacks Top panel Rear panel Power amp output Speaker Signal processing A D conversion D A conversion Sampling frequency Power supply requirements Power consumption Dimensions W x D x H Weight Included items Options sold separately 11 11 1 11 preset 2 user 1 x INPUT 1 x FOOT SW jack 1 x LINE PHONE jack Maximum 15W RMS 8 ohms 1 x VOX original 8 inch 8 ohm 24 bit 24 bit 44 1 kHz AC local voltage 23W 427 x 226 x 387 mm 16 81 x 8 90 x 15 24 inches 10 Kg 22 05 Ibs Power cable VFS2 dual foot switch Appearance and specifications of this product are subject to change with out notice URL http www voxamps co uk Programmer s Cheat Sheet Wanna remember how you set up your favorite programs Well this is the place to do it Simply copy the sheet below and mark up by drawing lines or coloring Don t forget to make notes on NR PROGRAM NAME STYLE mmm G A ee VOLUME TREBLE ee p ee BASS mm EFFECTS CHORUS RUNCH 1 BLUES 3 vee CRUNCH 2 CHORUS REVERB nu COM pm BLUES 2 e HIGAIN 1 CHORUS o e REVERB _ YN a FN CON comp QROTANY CN BLUES 1 e oy s HIGAIN 2 ol Ly a PHASER j SREVERB K J comp DELAY E E CLEAN 1 DRIVE AUTO WAH REVERB TAP EDIT 1 Q C CLEAN2 HIGAIN 3
6. a tone that remains focused and well defined at even the most extreme gain settings 11 DRIVE This style has a spectacular overdriven sound that s perfect for sax like legato soloing With its GAIN control wide open it produces a stunning sustain which is very smooth and soulful 19 20 EFFECTS The DA15 provides eleven of the most popular effects some settings actually combine two effects You can adjust the SPEED parameter of modulation effects or the TIME parameter of delay reverb effects simply by pressing the TAP switch twice In addition to using the EDIT 1 knob to adjust the most important parameters you can make more detailed adjustments by holding down the TAP button or BYPASS button while turning the EDIT 1 knob WAH SENS WAH ATIACK WAH POLARITY COMP SENS COMP ATIACK PHASER SPEED COMP SENS PHASER SPEED PHASER RESONANCE CHORUS SPEED COMP SENS CHORUS SPEED CHORUS MIX DELAY TIME DELAY LEVEL DELAY TIME CHORUS MIX CHORUS SPEED REVERB LEVEL CHORUS SPEED CHORUS MIX FLANGER SPEED REVERB LEVEL FLANGER SPEED FLANGER RESONANCE TREMOLO SPEED REVERB LEVEL TREMOLO SPEED TREMOLO DEPTH ROTARY SPEED REVERB LEVEL ROTARY SPEED ROTARY SENS DELAY TIME DELAY LEVEL DELAY TIME DELAY FEEDBACK REVERB TIME REVERB LEVEL REVERB TIME REVERB HIDAMP NOTE In order to adjust the effect parameters Effect Bypass must be off BYPASS LED dark If you hold down the TAP switch and turn the EDIT 1 knob
7. of the delayed sound DELAY TIME Press the TAP button twice at the desired interval or hold down the TAP button and turn EDIT 1 DELAY LEVEL Turn EDIT 1 without pressing any button DELAY FEEDBACK Turn EDIT 1 while holding down the BYPASS button HINT For details on the effects refer to Sound Styles and Effects page 18 13 14 8 When you ve come up with a sound you like store the program NOTE In Preset or Channel Select mode the changes you made will be lost if you Switch to a different program Manual mode or turn off the power without storing the program first NOTE The effect bypass setting isn t stored as part of the program ADJUSTING THE NOISE REDUCTION Here s how to adjust the noise reduction HINT When you use a high gain amp type such as HIGAIN1 HIGAIN2 or we recommend that you use noise reduction NOTE The noise reduction setting is part of each program In Preset and Channel Select modes your setting will be lost if you switch to a different program to Manual mode or turn off the power without storing your edited program first 1 Press the BYPASS button to make the BYPASS LED light 2 Hold down the TAP button and turn the EDIT 1 knob to adjust the noise reduction sensitivity Turning the knob toward the right will produce more noise reduction less noise If you turn the knob all the way to the left noise reduction will be off NOTE Depending on the guitar an
8. produce a beautifully clean and full tone It also means that you can make notes or chords more distorted or clean depending on how hard or soft you pick 4 BLUES2 This style has a thick tone with second and third order harmonics that increase as the amp is cranked 5 BLUES 3 This instantly recognisable signature tone produces clean sounds that are rich and jangly with a smooth yet detailed top end and overdrives that have a glorious throaty bark 6 CRUNCH 1 This organic sounding style is dynamically rich and warm yet biting and distinct Rolling back your guitar s volume results in a unique and highly usable clean sound 7 CRUNCH2 This style has a fat roaring sound with a distinctive cranium crushing crunch Rolling back your guitar s volume produces a bright clean sound that s perfect for chord work and will cut through any mix 8 HIGAIN 1 This style s toneful high gain punch and girth results in a highly aggressive tone breathing monster capable of mondo gain while retaining individual note definition 9 HIGAIN 2 The deep loose low end some what fizzy top and monstrous gain will make this style a mainstay for modern players who tune low At low GAIN settings this produces a distinctive bright clean sound bolstered by rich upper harmonics that add fullness and dimension 10 HIGAIN 3 This is capable of a powerful heavily saturated sound that combines an open low end with compressed mids and highs The result is
9. A15 remembers the bypass setting even if you switch modes programs or turn off the power MANUAL MODE When the DA15 is in Manual mode it works just like a conventional guitar amp In other words the positions of all top panel selectors and knobs except for the EDIT 1 knob indicate exactly what you re hearing GETTING TO MANUAL MODE If the MANUAL LED is dark you re not in Manual mode Press the MANUAL button the MANUAL LED will light and you ll be in Manual mode NOTE If the CH1 or CH2 LED is blinking i e when you re in the middle of selecting a writing destination for the program the MANUAL LED wont light when you press the MANUAL button the first time In this case simply press the MANUAL button once again NOTE In Manual mode when you edit parameters that aren t defined by a knob setting i e effect parameters or noise reduction settings those settings are saved automati cally and will be recalled the next time you enter Manual mode However if the EFFECTS selector is at a different position than it was when you were last in Manual mode the default settings for the selected effect type will be loaded HINT If you want to bypass the effect press the BYPASS button so the LED lit If you want to enable the effect press the BYPASS button once again to cancel bypass The DA15 remembers the bypass setting even if you switch modes programs or turn off the power Creating and storing your own program T here are
10. ITE Je Nord DA15 oO CHANNEL PROGRAM WE 1 O20 orn C 22 1 INPUT SECTION This is where you plug in your guitar 2 AMP SECTION Here s where you make your settings STYLE selector switch This switch selects a sound style The eleven sound styles include clean sounds slightly distorted bluesy sounds crunchy rhythm sounds and high gain lead sounds Preset mode when the PRESET LED is lit lets you select preset programs that contain typical sound and effect setting s for each sound style GAIN This adjusts the preamp gain Higher settings will give you more distortion VOLUME This adjusts the volume TREBLE MIDDLE and BASS This trio of knobs allows you to dial in the exact amount of high mid and low fre quencies Also as you d expect and hope the exact manner in which each one of these controls behaves and also interacts with the others is dependant on the type of sound selected Turn to the Sound Styles and Effects section page 18 for more information MASTER This adjusts the overall volume This setting will vary the amount of distortion cre ated by the power amp NOTE The MASTER volume control is NOT programmable NOTE The GAIN control also affects the amount of distortion For some settings there may be virtually no distortion 3 EFFECT SECTION Here you can make settings for effects and noise reduction For details on each e
11. LEDs will change from blinking to lit Initialization will be completed in a few seconds and the amp will switch to Preset mode Using the VFS2 dual foot switch fthe optional VFS2 dual foot switch is connected to the rear panel FOOT SW jack you can use it to switch programs or turn effect bypass on off VFS2 left switch switch 1 Switches channel programs VFS2 right switch switch 2 Switches bypass on off or turn Manual mode on SWITCHING THE CHANNEL PROGRAM SWITCH 1 Each time you press the VFS2 s left switch switch 1 you ll alternate between CH1 and CH2 NOTE Switch 1 has the same function as the channel select switch on the top panel If you press switch 1 in Preset mode or Manual mode you ll change over to Channel Select mode Also pressing switch 1 during the process of storing a program the CH1 or CH2 LED is blinking will change the store destination TURNING EFFECT BYPASS ON OFF SWITCH 2 Hold down the top panel BYPASS switch and press the VFS2 s right switch switch 2 This assigns the function of switch 2 as bypass on off Now when you press switch 2 effect bypass will alternately be turned on off HINT The amp will remember the switch 2 assignment This setting is remembered even if you switch modes programs or turn off the power SWITCHING TO MANUAL MODE SWITCH 2 Hold down the top panel MANUAL switch and press the VFS2 s right switch switch 2 This assigns the function of switch 2 as M
12. SS EDIT 1 ROTARY This models a rotary speaker TAP SPEED EDIT 2 SPEED TAP EDIT 1 EDIT 3 SENS BYPASS EDIT 1 Sets the tremolo speed in a range of 2 5 10 Hz This lets you use the knob to make fine adjustments to the parameter Adjusts the tremolo depth Sets the rotational speed of the speaker in a range of 0 8 10 Hz This lets you use the knob to make fine adjustments to the parameter By adjusting this parameter you can make the rota tional speed change automatically in response to the volume of your guitar If you use this function set the SPEED to a slow setting DELAY This is a model of one of the most respected analogue tape echo machines ever made In the original the echo is produced by a playback head and the exact delay time is set by varying the motor speed Many professionals prefer these lo fi units because of the warm dark echoes they produce TAP TIME Sets the delay time in a range of 1 1486 ms EDIT 1 MIX Adjusts the mix amount of the delay EDIT 2 TIME This lets you use the knob to make fine adjustments TAP EDIT 1 to the parameter EDIT 3 FEEDBACK Adjusts the amount of feedback BYPASS EDIT 1 HINT In the CHORUS DELAY combination effect the FEEDBACK parameter is already set to the optimal value WARNING If you crank up the FEEDBACK too much an uncontrollable cascading run away of echoes will occur So use your ears and your commo
13. anual mode Now when you press switch 2 the amp will switch to Manual mode HINT The amp will remember the switch 2 assignment This setting is remembered even if you switch modes programs or turn off the power 17 18 Sound Styles and Effects In this section we ll discuss the eleven sound styles and effects STYLES You know that there is a plethora of great sounding amps out there and that the quest for the ultimate sound can be endless After countless hours of soul searching earnest dis cussions not to mention the occasional friendly argument calls to tone wise friends some professional players some not but all blessed with great ears plus of course listening and playing a top eleven list was finally drawn up As you re about to discover the ones we went with are not only the cream of the crop but also offer up the widest pos sible array of the greatest guitar tones known to humans from pristine clean to outra geous overdrive and all points in between 1 CLEAN 1 This style has a beautifully responsive rounded low end delightfully transient mid range attack and sweet treble making it the perfect partner for single coil pickups Strummed chords just ring out and blossom 2 CLEAN2 This style s clean sound is very tight twangy with a deep taut piano like bass 3 BLUES 1 This style is very responsive to picking dynamics and guitar volume settings Backing off your guitar s volume can
14. d pickups you re using excessively high noise reduction settings may cause notes to be cut off in an unwanted manner 3 If you want to use effects press the BYPASS button to make the BYPASS LED go dark and the effect s will be heard STORING YOUR PROGRAM When you ve come up with a sound you like you should store write the program 1 Press the WRITE button The CH1 or CH2 LED will blink 2 Press the CH button to select the channel to where you want to store your program The program will be stored in the channel where the indicator is blinking HINT If during this process you decide that you really don t want to store the pro gram you can press the TAP button to cancel at this point The LED will stop blinking and you ll return to the mode which you were in 3 Press the WRITE button once again Your program will be saved in the spec ified channel and the LED of the destination channel will stop blinking and remain lit NOTE The program that was previously stored in that channel will be overwritten in other words the settings that used to be stored in the channel you selected in step 2 will be erased NOTE The effect bypass setting isn t stored as part of the program NOTE If you re creating your sound in Preset or Channel Select mode your changes will be lost if you switch to a different program or to Manual mode before storing CHECKING THE SETTINGS OF A PROGRAM ORIGINAL VALUES If you want to find out exac
15. e character of the guitar amp cabinet is applied to it NOTE Connecting headphones to this jack will mute the internal speaker About the three operating modes he DA15 contains eleven preset programs To select one of these enter Preset mode by pressing the PRESET button and turn the STYLE selector There are also two rewritable channel programs which you can select by pressing the CH button or by using the optional VFS2 foot switch PRESET MODE SELECTING A PRESET PROGRAM In Preset mode simply turn the STYLE selector to choose a preset program that contains typical settings for each type of sound Style The GAIN VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE BASS and effect settings will switch automatically GETTING TO PRESET MODE If the PRESET LED is dark you re not in Preset mode Press the PRESET button to make the PRESET LED light NOTE If the CH1 or CH2 LED is blinking i e when you re in the middle of selecting a writing destination for the program the PRESET LED won t light when you press the PRESET button the first time In this case just press the PRESET button once again SELECTING A PRESET PROGRAM With the PRESET LED lit turn the STYLE selector and the preset program for each sound style will be selected The physical settings of the top panel control knobs and EFFECTS selector are ignored at this time HINT If you want to bypass the effect press the BYPASS button so the LED lit If you want to enable the effect press t
16. e MANUAL LED lit turn the following controls above their minimum setting GAIN VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE and BASS 3 The amp doesn t seem very loud YYY Is your guitar turned up Is the amp s MASTER volume turned down low Check the settings of the GAIN VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE and BASS con trols On certain styles if the TREBLE MIDDLE and BASS controls are all turned down there will be little or no sound coming from the amp due to the way the cir cuit of the original works If you re in Manual mode the MANUAL LED lit turn the following controls above their minimum setting GAIN VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE and BASS 4 There s no sound from the LINEIPHONE jack when you use it gt Check that the top panel MASTER volume isn t turned all the way down gt Make sure sound is coming from the amp IMPORTANT NOTE You ll need to unplug your headphones or cable from the LINE PHONE jack to do this since plugging something into this jack automatically mutes the amp s speakers If there s still no sound from the amp go to page 24 There s no sound coming from the amp If you do hear sound check the headphones or cable you are hooking up to this jack 5 You can t hear any effects gt Check that the BYPASS LED isn t lit If it is lit the effect is bypassed Press the BYPASS button to disengage it the BYPASS LED will go off gt s the EDIT 1 knob turned down too low Adjust the EDIT 1 knob 25 26 Specifications
17. e power line so remove the plug from the socket if not using it for extended periods of time Install this product near the wall socket and keep the power plug easily accessible WARNING This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not install this equipment on the far position from wall outlet and or convenience receptacle Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a box for the conveyance or similar unit Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR BBOENSV r k d The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosur
18. e that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product THE FCC REGULATION WARNING for U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee 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 and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Unauthorized changes or modification to this syst
19. em can void the user s authority to operate this equipment CE mark for European Harmonized Standards CE mark which is attached to our company s products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and CE mark Directive 93 68 EEC And CE mark which is attached after January 1 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive 89 336 EEC CE mark Directive 93 68 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Also CE mark which is attached to our company s products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and CE mark Directive 93 68 EEC Company names product names and names of formats etc are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Table of Contents er 4 Welcome 4 NTA TO MUI Saco dua dead 4 otgrial pallii stator E in satius 4 Quick Start cini 5 i i 5 Checking out the preset programs 5 Switching between the channels of a program D Creating your OWN SOUDGOS ieiunio eb 6 The Guitarist s Guided Panel Tour 7 lt M 7 Bo R at Patel eter 10 About the three ope
20. ffect refer to Sound Styles and Effects page 18 EFFECTS Selects the type of effect You can use the TAP button EDIT 1 knob and Bypass button to adjust the parameters of each effect When you select an effect type the effect parameters will be initialized and Effect Bypass will be defeated EDIT 1 Use this to adjust the parameters of each effect By using this knob in conjunction with the TAP and BYPASS buttons as described below you can adjust three differ ent parameters Turn EDIT 1 without pressing a button EDIT 1 Turn EDIT 1 while pressing TAP EDIT 2 Turn EDIT 1 while pressing BYPASS EDIT 3 If the BYPASS LED is lit the effect is bypassed If you want to adjust the noise reduction sensitivity you can hold down the TAP button and turn the EDIT 1 knob simultaneously NOTE You can t adjust the effect parameters while the BYPASS LED is lit TAP EDIT 2 and LED This button enables you to set the speed of a modulation type effect such as CHORUS or FLANGER or set DELAY times or REVERB lengths simply press the button twice at the desired interval The LED blinks at the specified speed or time HINT To set the time to exactly match the tempo of a song press the TAP button sev eral times along with the song HINT You can also adjust the speed or time by holding down the button and turning the EDIT 1 knob This is the EDIT 2 mode NOTE If the BYPASS LED is lit you won t be able to use the TAP swi
21. he BYPASS button once again to cancel bypass The DA15 remembers the bypass setting even if you switch modes programs or turn off the power CHANNEL SELECT MODE SELECTING A CHANNEL PROGRAM In Channel Select mode you can press the CH button to recall the program saved in each channel CH1 and CH2 automatically switching all of the sound and effect parameters GETTING TO CHANNEL SELECT MODE If the CH1 and CH2 LEDs are dark you re not in Channel Select mode Press the CH button so the CH1 or CH2 LED is lit and you ll be in Channel Select mode NOTE If the CH1 or CH2 LED is blinking i e when you re in the middle of selecting a writing destination for the program the program won t switch when you press the CH but ton the first time In this case press the TAP button to stop the blinking 11 12 SWITCHING CHANNELS With either the CH1 or CH2 LED lit press the CH switch The channel will change each time you press the button and the program stored in each channel will be recalled The physical settings of the top panel selector knobs and control knobs are ignored at this time HINT If the optional VFS2 dual foot switch is connected to the rear panel you can use it to switch programs For details refer to Using the VSF2 dual foot switch page 17 HINT If you want to bypass the effect press the BYPASS button so the LED lit If you want to enable the effect press the BYPASS button once again to cancel bypass The D
22. k TAP EDIT 1 HINT In the COMP PHASER and COMP CHORUS combination effects the ATTACK parameter is already set to the optimal value PHASER A model of a much respected and popular analogue phaser housed in a banana yellow box TAP SPEED Sets the modulation speed in a range of 0 1 10 Hz EDIT 2 SPEED This lets you use the knob to make fine adjustments TAP EDIT 1 to the parameter EDIT 3 RESONANCE Adjusts the amount of resonance BYPASS EDIT 1 CHORUS This models the rich sound of an analog chorus unit TAP SPEED Sets the modulation speed in a range of 0 1 10 Hz EDIT 2 SPEED This lets you use the knob to make fine adjustments TAP EDIT 1 to the parameter HINT In the CHORUS DELAY combination effect the SPEED parameter is already set to the optimal value EDIT 3 MIX Adjusts the mix amount of the effect BYPASS EDIT 1 21 FLANGER A model of a truly classic flanger that unchained a highly influential modern guitarist who many hail as the godfather of two handed tapping TAP SPEED EDIT 2 SPEED TAP EDIT 1 EDIT 3 BYPASS EDIT 1 Sets the modulation speed in a range of 0 1 10 Hz This lets you use the knob to make fine adjustments to the parameter RESONANCE Adjusts the amount of resonance This effect is based on the highly acclaimed tremolo circuit found in some guitar amps TREMOLO TAP SPEED EDIT 2 SPEED TAP EDIT 1 EDIT 3 DEPTH BYPA
23. n sense when setting this REVERB A model of the most popular spring reverb system used in guitar amps TAP TIME Sets the reverb time in a range of 0 8 8 seconds EDIT 1 MIX Adjusts the mix amount of the reverb EDIT 2 TIME This lets you use the knob to adjust the reverb time TAP EDIT 1 EDIT 3 HI DAMP Adjusts the dampening of the high frequency range BYPASS EDIT 1 HINT In combination effects the TIME and HI DAMP parameters are already set to opti mal values 23 24 Troubleshooting 1 The amp isn t powering up when the POWER switch is ON gt gt gt gt Is the power cable plugged into the AC power connector on the rear panel of the amp Is the power cable plugged into an AC outlet Is the AC outlet switched on and actually working Does the power cable work 2 There s no sound coming from the amp YYVYVVYY Y Is your guitar turned up Are both ends of your guitar cable plugged into where they should be Is your guitar cable working Is the top panel MASTER volume turned up Do you have headphones or anything else plugged into the amp s rear panel LINE PHONE jack If yes unplug Check the settings of the GAIN VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE and BASS On cer tain styles if the TREBLE MIDDLE and BASS controls are all turned down there will be little or no sound coming from the amp due to the way the circuit of the orig inal works If you re in Manual mode th
24. op panel MANUAL button The MANUAL LED will light which means you re in Manual mode HINT You can also create your own sounds in Preset mode or Channel Select mode However the process is a bit easier to understand in Manual mode since the positions of all knobs except the EDIT 1 knob are exactly what you re hearing In other words what you see is what you get Use the STYLE selector switch to select a style and adjust the GAIN VOL UME TREBLE MIDDLE and BASS If you want to use an effect use the EFFECTS selector to select an effect type and use the EDIT 1 knob to adjust the depth of the effect For modula tion type effects like CHORUS or TREMOLO or the DELAY REVERB effect just press the TAP button twice to set the modulation speed or the delay reverb time to the corresponding interval it doesn t get much easier than that If you don t want to use an effect press the BYPASS button You can edit more effect parameters but you ll have to read the manual to find out how When you ve come up with a sound you like write it as described in Stor ing your program page 15 The Guitarist s Guided Panel Tour In this chapter we re going to take a look at the top and rear panels of your amp A Top Panel 2 STYLE m A N mmm LJ mmm 1 mmm MIDDLE mnm BASS BLUES 3 CRUNCH 2 BLUES 2 9 o HIGAIN 1 BLUES 1 e HIGAIN 2 CLEAN2 HIGAIN 3 PETTY orive oO OO WR
25. rating modes 11 Preset mode selecting a preset 11 Channel Select mode selecting a channel program 11 Marital modes te Eae ta ta ken cro folate Cae dude dts 12 Creating and storing your own 13 Creating your own program ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeess 13 Adjusting the noise reduction cccccceeseseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeees 14 Storing your proga M tiga da lota iege kgs 15 Checking the settings of a program original values 15 Restoring the factory settings ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 16 Using the VFS2 dual foot switch 17 Sound Styles and Effects 18 GES Sen ses v euge duc E 18 Effects rte tb UN 20 Ice geriet 24 DPE CITICALIONS 26 Programmer s Cheat Sheet 27 Introduction WELCOME ABOARD T hanks for choosing the VOX DA15 To ensure a long and trouble free relationship with your new amp please read this manual carefully use the amp as directed and keep the manual for future reference MAIN FEATURES
26. tch to set the time The TAP LED will be dark BYPASS EDIT 3 and LED If you don t want to use an effect press this button to turn the effect off i e bypassed If the effect is bypassed this LED will be lit NOTE You can t adjust the effect parameters if the BYPASS LED is lit HINT While the effect is bypassed you can adjust the noise reduction sensitivity by holding down the TAP button and turning the EDIT 1 knob HINT The bypass setting is remembered even when you switch modes switch pro grams or turn off the power HINT The Bypass button can be used to modify effect parameters EDIT 3 Press and hold Bypass and simultaneously turn the EDIT 1 knob See the chart on page 20 for what parameters can be controlled 4 PRESET MANUAL CHANNEL SECTION PRESET and LED This button puts your amp into Preset mode and you can use the STYLE selector to select a typical setting for each type of amp sound If the PRESET LED is lit youre in Preset mode MANUAL and LED This button puts your amp into Manual mode which means the physical position of each knob except for the EDIT 1 knob determines exactly what you will hear This means that the amp will operate just like a conventional guitar amp If the MANUAL LED is lit you re in Manual mode CH Channel CH1 CH2 LEDs This button switches between the two channels and the LED of the selected chan nel will light In Preset or Manual mode the CH1 and CH2 LEDs will be dark If
27. tly what settings are saved in a preset or user program you can use the Original Value function When your re turning a knob to adjust the value of a parameter and the value at that moment matches the value that is saved in the program i e the original value the PRESET LED will blink if you re in Preset mode or the channel LED will blink if you re in Channel Select mode HINT When you ve found a program you like and want to know just what settings it contains simply use this Original Value function NOTE The settings of the top panel MASTER volume and the rear panel POWER LEVEL controls aren t part of the program which means that the Original Value func tion isn t available for these knobs Also the Original Value function doesn t operate in manual mode 15 RESTORING THE FACTORY SETTINGS Here s how you can restore the factory settings 16 1 NOTE If you do this the programs you saved in Channel 1 and 2 will be completely erased and will be reset to the factory settings NOTE Effect and noise reduction settings made in the Manual mode will also be erased NOTE Never turn off the power while initialization is taking place Turn the power off While holding down both the CH and WRITE buttons turn the power on When the CH1 and CH2 LEDs begin blinking release these two buttons HINT If you decide to abort this operation press the TAP switch at this point Now press the WRITE switch and the CH1 and CH2
28. to play like to suggest you give this man HINT If you re not sure of the location of a control or switch referred to in this Quick Start section you can refer to the illustrations in the section entitled The Guitarist s Guided Panel Tour page 7 SETUP 1 Turn the MASTER volume control on the amp all the way down 2 Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the AC power connector on the rear panel and plug the other end into a wall outlet 3 Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack on the top panel 4 Turn on the POWER switch 5 Slowly raise the MASTER volume to a desired level CHECKING OUT THE PRESET PROGRAMS 1 Press the top panel PRESET button The PRESET LED will light which means you re in Preset mode 2 Turn the STYLE selector switch to select a sound style For each sound style you select a preset containing a typical sound for that type will be automatically selected The GAIN VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE BASS and effect settings will be switched automatically SWITCHING BETWEEN THE CHANNELS OF A PROGRAM 1 Press the top panel CH Channel button The CH1 or CH2 LED will light and the program assigned to the corresponding channel will be recalled Channel Select mode 2 CH1 and CH2 will alternate each time you press the CH button HINT You can store your favorite settings in each channel of the program For details see Storing your program page 15 CREATING YOUR OWN SOUNDS 1 Press the t
29. tor s warranty Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be disqualified from the manufacturer s or distributor s warranty oxy e ox wx VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD 9 Newmarket Court Kingston Milton Keynes MK10 OAU UK http www voxamps co uk 2005 VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD
30. two ways you can do this by tweaking an existing preset program that s close to what you have in mind or by starting from scratch CREATING YOUR OWN PROGRAM Let s start from scratch 1 Choose any program in Preset or Channel Select mode or select Manual mode HINT Since starting from scratch it doesn t matter what program you choose Use the BYPASS button to bypass the effect The BYPASS LED is lit If you want to use an effect you can add it at the end of this process Use the STYLE selector to select the type of amp sound you want to use HINT For details on the sound Styles refer to Sound Styles and Effects page 18 Adjust the top panel GAIN VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE and BASS knobs Hold down the TAP button and turn the EDIT 1 knob to adjust the noise reduction This setting is also saved as part of your program For details refer to Adjusting the noise reduction page 14 HINT Adjust the noise reduction so that you don t hear noise when you re not playing your guitar If you want to use an effect press the BYPASS switch once again to turn bypass off the BYPASS LED goes dark Select an effect and make adjustments For example if you want to add delay turn the EFFECT selector to DELAY If the selector is already set to DELAY you ll have to turn it to a different effect and then back to DELAY Use the TAP button or EDIT 1 knob to adjust the delay time and delay level the amount
31. when bypass is on BYPASS LED lit you ll be adjusting the noise reduction not the effect parameter HINT If you don t want to use an effect in a channel program select either DELAY or REVERB as the effect type and turn the EDIT 1 knob all the way to the left This will set the DELAY LEVEL or REVERB LEVEL to the minimum setting AUTO WAH This models an auto wah a device that creates an automatic wah effect that varies with your picking dynamics i e how hard or soft you hit the strings EDIT 1 SENS Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect in response to the volume of your guitar EDIT 2 ATTACK Adjusts the response speed of the auto wah TAP EDIT 1 EDIT 3 POLARITY Adjusts the direction in which the effect operates BYPASS EDIT 1 Want to play a clean passage that needs to be nice smooth and even Need a bit more sustain on a lead line Then look no further COMP is the effect for you It s modeled on a compressor pedal that is hugely popular due to the percussive clean sound it can pro duce making it perfect for 80s and 90s pop and funk rhythm work It can also add a singing mellow sustain to lead lines clean or dirty EDIT 1 SENS Adjusts the sensitivity of the compressor Turning the knob toward the right will increase the amount of compression and sustain If you turn the knob all the way to the left the effect is OFF EDIT 2 ATTACK Adjusts the strength of the attac
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