Crate Amplifiers Musical Instrument Amplifier VTX200SH User Manual

VTX200SH  
Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head  
with Stereo Digital Signal  
Processing  
User’s Guide  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
Congratulations!  
You are now the proud owner of the Crate VTX200SH three-channel guitar amp  
head with Stereo Digital Signal Processing (DSP). This rugged amplifier combines out-  
standing features with serious clean and distorted sounds. Dual DSP controls provide  
15 “Must Have” effects and 15 Delay effects which can be combined for a wide variety  
of sounds. The Tap/Save button allows you to manually set the tempo of many of the  
effects and to save new DSP presets in the amplifier’s non-volatile memory. A sepa-  
rate Reverb control adds even more to the array of effects. Channel switching and  
DSP may be controlled by means of a footswitch, which also allows access to two DSP  
presets on each of the three channels. Stereo and Mono Effects Loops allow you to  
connect additional effects for even greater flexibility. The electronic tuner (with a Mute  
switch for silent tuning) lets you get tuned and stay in tune any time the amplifier is on.  
Like all Crate products, your VTX200SH amplifier is designed by musicians, and  
built using only the best components. Extensive testing confirms that this amplifier is  
the absolute best it can be.  
In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly suggest that you read  
the information contained in this guide before you begin playing.  
CRATE  
And thank you for choosing  
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CAUTION  
PRECAUCION  
ATTENTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO  
NO ABRA  
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOIS-  
TURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS  
O
DESCARGAS  
LA  
ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ  
AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR  
REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE  
PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE  
REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.  
ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO  
A
LLUVIA  
O
LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO.  
NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO  
REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.  
DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR PROPER OPERATION,  
THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3” (75mm) OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.  
DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.  
CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS.  
ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND COMPATIBLE WITH  
VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS.  
PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.  
UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.  
ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE OPERA-  
TION AND TO AVOID INJURY.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS  
CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS  
OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.  
WARNING: THIS UNIT REQUIRES A SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRIC CODES HAVING THE LINE SUPPLY VOLTAGE,  
POWER, AND FREQUENCY IDENTIFIED ON THE REAR OF THE UNIT. THE OUTLET MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DISCONNECT THE UNIT IF A  
FAULT SHOULD ARISE WHILE IN USE. THIS UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED WHEN NOT IN USE.  
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:  
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:  
EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:  
"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"  
“ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”  
"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"  
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"  
“VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”  
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
The Front Panel:  
1
2 3 4  
5
6
7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14  
LEVEL  
GAIN  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
3
HIGH  
MID  
LOW  
2
2
2
1
3
1
MUTE  
POWER  
1: POWER: Use this switch to turn the amplifier on (top of the switch depressed) and off (bottom) of the switch  
depressed. The switch illuminates when the power is on.  
2: REVERB: Use this control to adjust the amount of the digital reverb effect. In its fully counter clock-  
wise position the signal is “dry” (without any reverb). As you rotate the control clockwise the amount  
of reverb increases. The Reverb setting may be saved as a channel preset - see page 8.  
3: Tap/Save LED: This LED flashes in time with the tempo set by the Tap/Save button (#4) and  
serves as a status indicator for certain DSP activities (see page 8).  
4: Tap/Save: Use this pushbutton to set the tempo of many of the effects by tapping the button  
repeatedly in time with the desired tempo. The Tap/Save button is also used to save DSP presets  
and to restore the factory default DSP settings. Additional information about the Tap/Save button is  
on pages 7 and 8.  
5. DELAY: Use this control to select one of the fifteen digital delay effects. Complete information  
about the DSP effects is on page 7.  
6. EFFECTS: Use this control to select one of the fifteen digital effects. Complete information about  
the DSP effects is on page 7.  
7: TUNER: The electronic tuner is active whenever the amplifier is turned on, providing constant,  
“real time” tuning. The bottom row of LEDs indicate which note (string) is being tuned. The top row  
of LEDs provides directional queues to facilitate quick and precise tuning of your instrument. The  
indicated note (string) is properly tuned when only the center LED is illuminated.  
8: MUTE: This switch, when depressed, mutes the output signal at the speaker jacks and the effects  
loops, allowing you to silently tune or switch instruments. The adjacent LED illuminates when the  
Mute function is active.  
CHANNEL 3 - Featuring a high gain FlexWave circuit for extreme distortion and sustain:  
9: CHANNEL 3 SELECT: This switch, when depressed, selects Channel 3 as the active channel. The  
adjacent LED illuminates when Channel 3 is active.  
10: HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency level of Channel 3.  
11: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level of Channel 3.  
12: MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level of Channel 3.  
13: GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion produced by Channel 3.  
14: LOW: Use this control to adjust the low frequency level of Channel 3.  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
21 22 23 24 25 26  
27  
LEVEL  
GAIN  
LEVEL  
GAIN  
INPUT  
2
1
HIGH  
MID  
LOW  
HIGH  
MID  
LOW  
STEREO  
CHANNEL 2 - Featuring a medium gain FlexWave circuit for moderate distortion and crunch:  
15: CHANNEL 2 SELECT: This switch, when depressed, selects Channel 2 as the active channel. The  
adjacent LED illuminates when Channel 2 is active.  
16: HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency level of Channel 2.  
17: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level of Channel 2.  
18: MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level of Channel 2.  
19: GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion produced by Channel 2.  
20: LOW: Use this control to adjust the low frequency level of Channel 2.  
CHANNEL 1 - Featuring a low gain FlexWave circuit for clean sounds or sounds with mild dis-  
tortion:  
21: CHANNEL 1 SELECT: This switch, when depressed, selects Channel 1 as the active channel. The  
adjacent LED illuminates when Channel 1 is active.  
22: HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency level of Channel 1.  
23: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level of Channel 1.  
24: MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level of Channel 1.  
25: GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion produced by Channel 1.  
26: LOW: Use this control to adjust the low frequency level of Channel 1.  
27: INPUT: Use this jack to connect your guitar to the amplifier by means of a shielded instrument  
cable.  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
The Rear Panel:  
28 29 30 31 32  
33  
34  
28: FOOTSWITCH: Use this jack to connect the footswitch cable (5-conductor midi cable) to the four-button  
footswitch (supplied). This allows you to remotely switch between the channels, set tap tempos, save new presets,  
and access a second set of DSP presets. (See page 9 for additional information.)  
29: MONO EFFECTS LOOP SEND: When using a mono external effects processor, connect this jack to the input  
jack of the effect by means of a shielded signal cable.  
30: MONO EFFECTS LOOP RETURN: When using a mono external effects processor, connect this jack to the  
output jack of the effect by means of a shielded signal cable.  
31: STEREO EFFECTS LOOP SEND: When using a stereo external effects processor, connect this jack to the  
input jack of the effect by means of a shielded three conductor signal cable terminated with a stereo (R/T/S) 1/4”  
connector.  
32: STEREO EFFECTS LOOP RETURN: When using a stereo external effects processor, connect this jack to the  
output jack of the effect by means of a shielded three conductor signal cable terminated with a stereo (R/T/S) 1/4”  
connector.  
33: SPEAKER OUTPUTS: Use these jacks to connect the amplifier to your speaker(s) by means of speaker cables  
with mono 1/4” plugs. The VTX200SH has two separate internal power amplifiers: one for the left channel, one for the  
right. The two Left Speaker Output jacks are wired in parallel to each other, as are the two Right Speaker Output jacks.  
Make certain the total impedance of your speakers does not go below four ohms per channel. Use the chart below to  
help determine parallel loads. If in doubt, ask your dealer.  
SPEAKER  
IMPEDANCE  
NUMBER OF  
SPEAKERS (PAR)  
TOTAL  
IMPEDANCE  
8 ohms  
16 ohms  
16 ohms  
2
4
2
4 ohms  
4 ohms  
8 ohms  
When using the stereo Chorus effect the right channel is dry and the left channel is detuned (wet). Each channel  
will provide 70 watts RMS into an eight ohm load and 100 watts RMS into a four ohm load.  
34: AC LINE CORD: This grounded power cord is to be plugged into a grounded power outlet, wired to current  
electrical codes and compatible with the voltage, power, and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. Do  
not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection.  
WARNING: The speaker output of this unit can exceed 10 Watts and could be a  
shock injury. Connection to speakers should be performed by a skilled person in  
compliance with local building codes. Class 2 wiring is required for speaker cables.  
Use of external speakers outside the ratings stated at the speaker jack may result  
in a shock injury or damage to the unit.  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
The DSP Section:  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
The VTX200SH features DSP controls  
for Reverb, Delay and Effects. Complete  
information about the Effects and Delay  
controls is given below. The Delay con-  
trol selects the delay or echo effects.  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
The Effects control selects the “pitch modified” and wah effects. Many of these effects  
have their speed controlled by the Tap/Save button. All of these effects have their speed  
controlled by the Tap/Save button. Additional information is provided on pages 5 and 10.  
SIGNAL PATH FOR SPECIAL DELAY EFFECTS:  
DELAY EFFECTS  
SIGNAL PATH FOR ALL OTHER EFFECTS:  
EFFECTS DELAY  
DELAY:  
NAME  
Single 1  
Single 2  
Single 3  
Single 4  
Echo 1  
Echo 2  
Echo 3  
DESCRIPTION  
single delay w/low level  
single delay w/medium level  
single delay w/high level  
single delay w/maximum level  
echo delay w/low level  
echo delay w/medium level  
Tap/Save BUTTON CONTROLS:  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
delay time: .05 - 1 sec  
n/a  
echo delay w/high level  
Echo 4  
echo delay w/maximum level  
stereo panning delay w/low level  
stereo panning delay w/medium level  
stereo panning delay w/high level  
stereo panning delay w/maximum level  
low echo delay w/effect on echo only  
medium echo delay w/effect on echo only  
high echo delay w/effect on echo only  
bypass (dry signal - no effect)  
Ping Pong 1  
Ping Pong 2  
Ping Pong 3  
Ping Pong 4  
Special 1  
Special 2  
Special 3  
EFFECTS:  
NAME  
DESCRIPTION  
stereo chorus w/low depth  
Tap/Save BUTTON CONTROLS:  
speed: 1 cycle/tap - period: .05 - 1 second  
speed: 1 cycle/tap - period: .05 - 1 second  
speed: 1 cycle/tap - period: .05 - 1 second  
speed: 1 cycle/tap - period: .05 - 1 second  
speed: 4 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second  
speed: 4 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second  
speed: 4 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second  
speed: 4 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second  
speed: 2 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second  
speed: 2 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second  
speed: 2 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second  
speed: 2 cycles/tap - period: .05 - 1 second  
n/a  
Chorus 1  
Chorus 2  
Chorus 3  
Chorus 4  
Flange 1  
Flange 2  
Flange 3  
Flange 4  
Phaser 1  
Phaser 2  
Phaser 3  
Phaser 4  
Oct-  
stereo chorus w/medium low depth  
stereo chorus w/medium high depth  
stereo chorus w/high depth  
flanger w/low depth  
flanger w/medium low depth  
flanger w/medium high depth  
flanger w/high depth  
phase shift w/low feedback  
phase shift w/medium low feedback  
phase shift w/medium high feedback  
phase shift w/high feedback  
adds signal one octave below original  
medium phase w/touch sensitive wah  
touch sensitive wah wah  
Phase Wah  
Wah  
n/a  
n/a  
bypass (dry signal - no effect)  
n/a  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
Storing Your Own Presets:  
Each channel of the VTX200SH has two factory assigned DSP presets, as shown on  
pages 10 and 11. No matter what the settings of the DSP controls, the preset is recalled  
when a channel is selected. You may change the DSP settings by rotating the DSP con-  
trols - these changes will remain active until a different channel is selected, but will not  
be there for later use unless they are saved. To save a new DSP preset to a channel,  
first make the desired DSP changes. Then press and hold the Tap/Save button for about  
three seconds. The Tap/Save LED will flash through three quick sequences, indicating  
the preset was saved. The new preset is stored for that channel and will remain in mem-  
ory until a new preset is stored for that channel or the factory presets are restored.  
We recommend making copies of page 14 of this guide for the purpose of writing down your own presets.  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
REVERB  
TAP / SAVE  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
3
HOLD 3 SECONDS  
PRESS SAVE  
RELEASE  
CHANGES ARE  
SAVED AS  
NEW PRESET  
Restoring the Factory Presets:  
The factory assigned DSP presets may be restored, erasing any changes you have  
made. Turn the amplifier off. Press and hold the Tap/Save button as you turn the amplifi-  
er on. The Tap/Save LED will flash through two quick sequences, indicating the factory  
presets have been restored.  
More About the Tap/Save Button:  
The Tap/Save button is used to set the tempo of an effect by simply tapping it in time  
to the desired tempo. The time between the taps sets the timing of the effect.  
The Effects and the Delays may each have a different tap speed. The default “target”  
for the Tap/Save button is the Delay control. To select the Effects control as the tap but-  
ton’s target, rotate the Effects control. The Tap/Save tempo function will automatically  
revert back to the Delay control 16 seconds after the Effects control is rotated, or when  
the tap speed was last changed for the Effects control.  
NOTE: In most cases, it is usually more pleasing to the ear to set a slower tap speed for the HI effects and  
a faster tap speed for the LO effects.  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
Using the Footswitch:  
The special Crate four-button footswitch supplied with the VTX200SH performs a  
variety of functions. The footswitch allows remote channel selection, remote Tap/Save  
for each channel, and allows access to an additional DSP preset for each channel of  
the amplifier. Use only the supplied Crate four-button momentary footswitch with the  
VTX200SH. A standard 5-wire midi cable (supplied) may be used to connect the  
footswitch to the amplifier.  
When the footswitch is connected  
to the amplifier, the first tap of but-  
tons 1 - 3 select the corresponding  
channel. Once a channel is selected,  
consequent taps of the same button  
produce the same results as tapping  
the front panel Tap/Save button – you  
can use the footswitch to store pre-  
VTX200SH REAR PANEL  
sets and set the tempo of an effect.  
(See page 8.)  
The “original” DSP presets are  
active for each channel when the #4  
5-Conductor  
footswitch LED is illuminated. These  
MIDI cable  
are referred to as “DSP Bank ‘A’.”  
When the #4 button is switched and  
the LED is off, a second DSP preset  
may be stored and recalled for each  
channel - “DSP Bank ‘B’.”  
FOOTSWITCH  
NOTE: DSP Bank “B” pre-  
1
2
3
4
sets are only accessible  
when the footswitch is  
connected to the amplifier.  
When the footswitch is not  
connected, only DSP Bank  
“A” is accessible.  
SWITCH #1:  
CH. 1 SELECT;  
SWITCH #2:  
CH. 2 SELECT;  
SWITCH #3:  
CH. 3 SELECT;  
SWITCH #4:  
LED on: DSP BANK A  
LED off: DSP BANK B  
TAP/SAVE FOR CH. 1  
TAP/SAVE FOR CH. 2  
TAP/SAVE FOR CH. 3  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
DSP Factory Presets:  
The VTX200SH Factory Presets for the DSP section are as follows:  
Factory Preset 1: Clean w/Chorus, Delay, Reverb  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
1
3
1
CHANNEL:  
1
2
3
BANK:  
"A"  
"B"  
TAP Tempo MEDIUM  
TAP Tempo MEDIUM  
Factory Preset 2: Rhythm w/Slapback Delay  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
1
3
1
CHANNEL:  
1
2
3
BANK:  
"A"  
"B"  
TAP Tempo FAST  
TAP Tempo N/A  
Factory Preset 3: Solo w/Flange, Delay, Reverb  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
1
3
1
CHANNEL:  
1
2
3
BANK:  
"A"  
"B"  
TAP Tempo MEDIUM  
TAP Tempo MEDIUM  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
DSP Factory Presets:  
The VTX200SH Factory Presets for the DSP section are as follows:  
Factory Preset 4: Clean w/Reverb  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
1
3
1
CHANNEL:  
1
2
3
BANK:  
"A"  
"B"  
TAP Tempo N/A  
TAP Tempo N/A  
Factory Preset 5: Rhythm w/Reverb  
REVERB DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
CHANNEL:  
1
2
3
BANK:  
"A"  
"B"  
TAP Tempo N/A  
TAP Tempo N/A  
Factory Preset 6: Solo w/Reverb  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
4
3
1
3
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
CHANNEL:  
1
2
3
BANK:  
"A"  
"B"  
TAP Tempo N/A  
TAP Tempo N/A  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
Suggested Settings:  
Tap Tempo: MEDIUM  
Tap Tempo: MEDIUM  
LEVEL  
GAIN  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
"Oceanic"  
Clean with  
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH  
MID  
LOW  
2
2
2
1
3
1
Vibrato, Delay,  
& Reverb  
MUTE  
(next page ----->)  
Tap Tempo: FAST  
Tap Tempo: N/A  
LEVEL  
GAIN  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
"Super Funk"  
Clean with  
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
MID  
LOW  
2
2
2
1
3
1
Wah, Delay,  
& Reverb  
MUTE  
(next page ----->)  
Tap Tempo: MEDIUM  
Tap Tempo: N/A  
LEVEL  
GAIN  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
"Arena"  
Rhythm with  
Reverb & Delay,  
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
MID  
LOW  
2
2
2
1
3
1
MUTE  
(next page ----->)  
Tap Tempo: N/A  
Tap Tempo: MEDIUM  
LEVEL  
GAIN  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
"Haze Faze"  
Rhythm with  
Phase  
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
MID  
LOW  
2
2
2
1
3
1
MUTE  
& Reverb  
(next page ----->)  
Tap Tempo: N/A  
Tap Tempo: N/A  
LEVEL  
GAIN  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
"Solo Wah"  
Solo with  
Wah, Delay  
& Reverb  
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
MID  
LOW  
2
2
2
1
3
1
MUTE  
Tap Tempo: N/A  
TAP TEMPO N/A  
LEVEL  
GAIN  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
"Octanator"  
Solo with  
Octave  
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
MID  
LOW  
2
2
2
1
3
1
MUTE  
& Reverb  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
Suggested Settings:  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
GAIN  
GAIN  
GAIN  
GAIN  
GAIN  
GAIN  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
GAIN  
GAIN  
GAIN  
GAIN  
GAIN  
GAIN  
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
HIGH  
MID  
MID  
MID  
MID  
MID  
MID  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH  
MID  
MID  
MID  
MID  
MID  
MID  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
2
HIGH  
2
HIGH  
2
HIGH  
2
HIGH  
2
HIGH  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
DSP Fill in the Blanks(for User Presets):  
Copy this page to fill in your own DSP Presets!  
User Preset:  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
CHANNEL:  
1
2
3
BANK:  
"A"  
"B"  
TAP Tempo _______  
TAP Tempo _______  
User Preset:  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
CHANNEL:  
1
2
3
BANK:  
"A"  
"B"  
TAP Tempo _______  
TAP Tempo _______  
User Preset:  
REVERB  
DELAY  
EFFECTS  
TAP / SAVE  
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
CHANNEL:  
1
2
3
BANK:  
"A"  
"B"  
TAP Tempo _______  
TAP Tempo _______  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
System Block Diagram:  
TUNER  
A BC D EF G  
CHANNEL 1  
FLEX  
INPUT  
WAVE  
BUFFER  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
(LOW  
GAIN)  
INPUT  
GAIN  
GAIN  
GAIN  
HIGH MID LOW  
HIGH MID LOW  
HIGH MID LOW  
CHANNEL 2  
FLEX  
WAVE  
(MEDIUM  
GAIN)  
CHANNEL 3  
FLEX  
FOOTSWITCH  
1
WAVE  
2
3
4
(HIGH  
GAIN)  
MUTE  
SWITCH  
CONTROLLER  
MONO EFFECTS LOOP  
RETURN SEND  
DSP  
A/B  
TAP/  
POWER  
AMP 2  
SEND RETURN  
SAVE  
DSP  
SPEAKER  
OUTPUTS  
RIGHT  
(CHORUS  
DRY)  
STEREO EFFECTS LOOP  
DAMPING  
EFFECTS DELAY REVERB  
POWER  
AMP 1  
SPEAKER  
OUTPUTS  
LEFT  
(CHORUS  
WET)  
DAMPING  
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VTX200SH Three-Channel Guitar Amp Head with Stereo DSP  
VTX200SH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:  
Output Power Rating  
70W per channel @5% THD, 8 ohm load  
100W per channel @5% THD, 4 ohm load  
Input Impedance  
Total System Gain  
470k  
Ch 1  
Ch 2  
Ch 3  
74dB, all controls @10  
88dB, all controls @10  
103dB, all controls @10  
Maximum Input Signal Accepted  
5 volts peak-to-peak  
Channel 1  
Low Control  
Mid Control  
High Control  
26dB range @ 70Hz  
10dB range @ 900Hz  
20dB range @ 10kHz  
Channel 2  
Low Control  
Mid Control  
High Control  
26dB range @ 70Hz  
10dB range @ 900Hz  
20dB range @ 10kHz  
Channel 3  
Low Control  
Mid Control  
High Control  
17dB range @ 100Hz  
16dB range @ 1kHz  
12dB range @ 7kHz  
Power Requirements  
Size and Weight  
120 VAC, 60Hz, 95VA  
100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 95VA;  
230VAC, 50/60Hz, 95VA  
10” H x 30” W x 10.38” D, 37 lbs.  
The VTX200SH is covered with a durable Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.  
Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.  
Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications  
and information in this manual are subject to change without notice.  
@2005 SLM Electronics, a division of St. Louis Music, Inc 1400 Ferguson Avenue St. Louis, MO 63133  
47-773-01 070105  
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