DLS Effects Versa Vibe II User manual

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Welcome to the pure Opto-Analog Versa Vibe-II by DLS Effects! The VersaVibe-II is based onvintage
Optical Technology and offers adjustable Bass Throb, Vibe-blend, and Waveform to dial in any Vibe
sound imaginable! Get those vintage Univibe™sounds along with the mostversatility of any producton
the market today!
Switch between Chorus for those Trower, Hendrix, Gilmour sounds, or Vibrato for pitch bending
Vibes. The Vintage setting achieves fatter-deeper effect & tones, while the Modern setting is
slightly brighter.
An internal charge pump circuit increases the analog voltage to achieve warmth with higher
headroom. The Expression pedal input jack accommodates rate control with an external foot
pedal. True switch bypass and a non-polarity 9vdc input jack puts the Versa Vibe-II over the top!
Versa Vibe Features:
•All analog circuitry!
•Optical Analog Technology produces extremely warm sounds with versatility.
•Waveform: Controls the personality of the vibes from smooth to abrupt
•Vibe-Blend:when Chorus selected, CW is more Chorus, CCW blends some pitch bend Vibrato
•Bass Throb: Adjusts how much bass throb from mild to heavy bass throbs
•Depth: Controls the depth of the Vibes
•Rate: Controls the speed
•Red LED: blinks at the Versa Vibe-II rate
•Modern~Vintage
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set for brighter Modern sound, or Vintage for thick & chewy!
•Vibrato~Chorus: set Vibrato for pitch bend vibrato, or Chorus for Unitive™
•Output Volume: Volume output on OUTA (from attenuated to boost levels for leads)
•Internal Brightness Pot: Adjust brighter CW, or darker Chorus Vibes CCW
•On/Off LED: Green LED lit when the effect is engaged
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Wa av ve ef fo or rm m: Smoother
(CCW) to Throbbing
Radical Vibes (CW)!
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On n/ /O Of ff f: : switch true
bypass (input to
output) when off)
B
Ba as ss s T Th hr ro ob b: : adjust how much
bass throb in your Vibes!
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Vi ib br ra at to o~ ~C Ch ho or ru us s: set Vibrato for
pitch bending sounds, or Chorus
for traditional Univibe™
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Mo od de er rn n~ ~V Vi in nt ta ag ge e: set Modern
for brighter sound, or Vintage for 4
stages of thick and chewy!
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Vi ib be e- -b bl le en nd d: CW more Chorus,
CCW blends some pitch vibrato!
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3.7”W x 4.7”L x 1.7”H
Brightness Pot
Clockwise= Brighter
(factory set: from full CCW,
rotate 2/3 turn Clockwise).
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•On/Off Switch: Engages the effect when ON, Switched bypass when OFF.
•INA jack: ¼” jack, instrument Input
•OUTA jack: ¼” jack Output to amplifier or next effect input
•Expression Input: ¼” Expression pedal input to control Rate
(recommended Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5, Boss )
•Internal IN GAIN Pot: Adjusts the input gain level of Input A
•9vdc input: 2.1mm jack, any polarity for worry free 9v to 12v pedal board supplies
(Input current is 30ma min at 9vdc)
•Internal charge pump: increases voltage for pure warm analog with head room
•Small, light aluminum enclosure: measures 3.7”W x 4.7”L x 1.7”H weight of 1.6lbs
•Powder coated paint (more durable than standard painting)
Settings (*some of many):
Thank you for making DLS Effects part of your art and sound!
*Uni-vibe™is a registered trademark of Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc.
www.dlseffects.com © 6/23
Input Gain Pot, clockwise
increases, (factory set: from full
CCW rotate 1/3 turn clockwise)
Warning (Please read for your protection).
Moisture & Water concerns:
This product should NOT be used near water or moisture. Care should be taken so that this product does not fall into liquids and liquids are not spilled onto
the enclosure. Do not use this product on a wet lawn, by a bathtub or sink, near a laundry basin, in a wet or damp basement, on wet cement, near a swimming
pool, etc).
Power:
If using a transformer, only use the transformer that is accompanied with the unit. If excessive heat or burning smell is discovered coming from this product or
the transformer, immediately unplug the transformer and the product and contact your dealer. Rout power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on,
pinched, or damaged.
Hookup & Grounding:
Precautions should be taken so that the grounding and power of this or any product are not bypassed or altered. Improper hookup or grounding of this product
can cause injury or even death. If there is any question to proper installation and grounding, please contact a qualified electrician. For hookup information,
please consult with a qualified dealer or electrician.
Service:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, the user should not attempt to service this product, open the enclosure, or alter the product or power transformer.
For any servicing requirements, please send this product and power supply to a qualified dealer.
General:
This product is heavy and should be handled with care to prevent injury. If there is any question or concern about this product or the hookup of this product,
contact a qualified electrician or qualified dealer.
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