Vetta II Pilot's Handbook Revision A
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Pilot’s Handbook An in-depth exploration of the revolutionary technologies and tonal pleasures of the Vetta II. 40-00-0017 - Revision A. Electrophonic Limited Edition available. The serial number can be found on the back panel of your Vetta II. It’s the number that begins with “(21)”. Please note it here for future reference: SERIAL NO: WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, electric shock, do not expose this appliance to do not remove screws. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer rain or moisture. servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The lightning symbol within a triangle means The exclamation point within a “electrical caution!” It indicates the presence triangle means “caution!” Please of information about operating voltage and read the information next to all potential risks of electrical shock. caution signs. YOU SHOULD READ THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE Before using your Vetta II, carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and safety suggestions: 1. Obey all warnings on the Vetta II and in this Pilot’s Handbook. 2. Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, or appliances which produce heat. 3. Guard against objects or liquids entering the enclosure. 4. Connect only to AC power outlets rated 100-120V or 230V 47-63Hz (depending on the voltage range of the unit; refer to the back panel). Current ratings should be 4A for the 120V range and 2 A for the 230V range. 5. Do not step on power cords. Do not place items on top of power cords so that they are pinched or leaned on. Pay particular attention to the cord at the plug end and the point where it connects to the amp. 6. Unplug your Vetta II when not in use for extended periods of time. 7. Do not perform service operations beyond those described in the Vetta II Pilot’s Handbook. In the following circumstances, repairs should be performed only by qualified service personnel: • liquid is spilled into the unit • an object falls into the unit • the unit does not operate normally or changes in performance in a significant way • the unit is dropped or the enclosure is damaged 8. Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage. Always be sure to practice “safe listening.” Vetta II Pilot’s Handbook © 2001, 2003, Line 6, Inc. Please Note: Line 6, Vetta II, POD, Variax and Flextone are trademarks of Line 6, Inc. All other product names, trademarks, and artists’ names are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. Product names, images, and artists’ names are used solely to identify the products whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6’s sound model development for this product. The use of these products, trademarks, images, and artists’ names does not imply any cooperation or endorsement. Welcome to Vetta ......................................................................... 1•1 Really Quick Start Guide............................................................... 2•1 Knobs, Buttons, Flashing Lights Front Panel: The Big Picture ...............................................................................................3•1 Navigation .....................................................................................................................................3•2 Amp Controls ............................................................................................................................3•3 Effects................................................................................................................................................3•4 Functions .......................................................................................................................................3•5 Global Controls .........................................................................................................................3•6 Main Display ................................................................................................................................3•7 Vetta Combo Rear Panel Power and Speaker Outs ...........................................3•8 Vetta HD Rear Panel Power and Speaker Outs ....................................................3•9 Vetta Combo & HD Common Rear Panel Connections .................................3•10 Vetta Digital Interface Card .................................................................................................3•11 Basic Operations Selecting Factory/User Memory .......................................................................................4•1 Selecting a Channel .................................................................................................................4•1 Editing Amps, Cabs & Variax .............................................................................................4•2 Effects ..............................................................................................................................................4•9 The Effects Loops......................................................................................................................4•14 Saving ...............................................................................................................................................4•24 Output Setup...............................................................................................................................4•32 Foot Control ...............................................................................................................................4•37 System Setup ..............................................................................................................................4•39 Running External Speakers with Vetta Combo ......................................................4•43 Running External Speakers with Vetta HD.................................................................4•45 Vetta and MIDI ..........................................................................................................................4•52 The Amps & Cabs General Notes About the Models .................................................................................5•1 Line 6 Original Models ..........................................................................................................5•2 Musings on Tone Controls .................................................................................................5•8 Models Based On .....................................................................................................................5•9 The Cabinets ...............................................................................................................................5•32 The Stompboxes About the Stompboxes .........................................................................................................6•1 Distortions and Overdrives ................................................................................................6•1 Modulation Effects ...................................................................................................................6•6 Delays ..............................................................................................................................................6•12 Dynamics Processors...............................................................................................................6•18 Synth/Filter.....................................................................................................................................6•21 Post Effects About the Effects ......................................................................................................................7•1 Tremolo .........................................................................................................................................7•1 Gate .................................................................................................................................................7•4 Compressor .................................................................................................................................7•5 EQ .....................................................................................................................................................7•7 Pitch Shift ......................................................................................................................................7•9 Mod ..................................................................................................................................................7•10 Delay.................................................................................................................................................7•14 Reverb ............................................................................................................................................7•15 Double Tracker .........................................................................................................................7•20