Neo Instruments micro VENT 122 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
POWER - Power requirements are 9V DC / 180mA. The micro Vent
accepts a 2.1mm plug with standard negative polarity.
SPEED - Adjusts the rotor speed between slow (Min position) and fast
(Max position). This setting refers to “Speed1” and is active when the
Bypass LED lights up permanently.
DISTANCE - Adjusts virtual Mic distance from the simulated cabinet.
Max setting is the closest distance, Min setting is the furthest distance.
RAMP - Adjusts acceleration and decelaration of the rotors when Speed
is switched between Speed1 and Speed2. Standard setting is 12:00
BLEND - Analog mixing of the dry input signal and the effect signal.
Max setting is 100% effect, Min setting is 0% effect, 12:00 position is a
50/50% wet/dry mix.
SPD2 (= Speed2) - The 3 way toggle switch selects between 3 fixed
speed values. Speed2 is active when the Bypass LED blinks.
Lever up = Fast
Lever middle = Stop
Lever down = Slow
Footswitch - The function of the footswitch depends on the global
settings (see below). By default it will switch the effect on/off when
pressed short (<1sec), and will activate Speed2 as long as it is held (must
be held longer than 1 second; switching is momentary).
Different modes are available to customize the footswitch behaviour.
LED
Off = Effect bypassed
On = Effect ON / Speed1
Blinking (-_-_-_-_) = Effect ON / Speed2
Blinking2 (--__--__--__) = Entered Global Settings on power up
Flashing rapidly (--------) = Global Settings closed / settings saved
Global Settings
The Global Settings allows you to customize the footswitch behaviour,
Bypass mode and Output level.
Follow these steps to call up the Global settings routine:
1. Unplug the power supply
2. Press and hold the Bypass switch
3. While still holding the Bypass switch, insert the power plug
4. Wait until the LED begins to blink in a pattern (--__--__--__)
5. Release the Bypass switch
6. Now you are ready to access the global settings
ATTENTION!
Only turn the knob(s) for the Global Function(s) you really want to adjust.
Do not turn the other knobs to avoid accidentally changing their Global
Functions. However, it is completely fine to change more than one Global
parameter at once and save them in one go.
Saving Global Settings
If you have finished the Global Settings, press and hold the Bypass switch
again for a few seconds until the LED stops flashing. The micro Vent
saves the Global Settings and returns to Play Mode.
The following Global Settings are possible:
Mode Setting Bypass Modes (on RAMP knob)
1
RAMP
True Bypass (factory setting)
2
RAMP
Buffered Bypass

Mode Setting Footswitch Modes (on SPEED knob):
1
SPEED
Short footswitch press = toggle Bypass on/off
(factory setting).
Holding the switch longer than 1 sec = activate
Speed2 as long as the switch is being held
(momentary switching)
2
SPEED
Same as Mode1, but speed switching is
latched (button can be released).
3
SPEED
Short footswitch press = toggle Speed1 / 2.
Holding the switch longer than 1.5 sec =
Bypass off. Switching the effect ON is
immediate and does not require holding the
switch.
4
SPEED
This mode is useful when the micro Vent is
used with a true bypass switcher. The effect is
always on and the Bypass switch is only used
to activate Speed2. Speed switching is
momentary, thus Speed2 is only active as long
as the footswitch is pressed.
5
SPEED
Same as Mode 4, but Speed switching is
latched, not momentary.
Mode Setting Output Level Trim (on BLEND knob):
BLEND
Use the entire pot travel to set a level
between-3dB and 0dB.
Min setting: -3dB, Max setting 0dB (factory
setting)
Other Functions - The unit remembers its last Bypass and Speed
state on power up. It also remembers the last Speed state in
Bypass, if Switch Mode 2 or 3 is selected.
Pedalboard order - Best to place the micro Vent before Reverb
and Delay. Then try it after Drive for an intense rotary experience
or before Drive for a more subtle sound that isn’t as prominent.
WARRANTY TERMS
Neo Instruments extends a warranty covering all verifiable defects
in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the
date of original purchase. Statutory warranty rights remain
unaffected. The warranty covers the remedying of manifest defects
by replacing or repairing defective parts. Any other claims, in
particular those for a reduction in price or cancellation of contract,
may only be made after an attempt to rectify the defect or deliver a
replacement has failed.
The warranty does not cover damage incurred during transit, as
well as damage caused by non-compliance with the operating
manual and improper or negligent handling of the device. Beyond
that, the warranty does not cover defects or damage caused by
acts of God (including but not limited to lightning, floods, etc.) or
other external influences, as well as mechanical damage or flaws
that are not attributable to manufacturing defects. If defects occur
during the warranty period, please contact us at the following
address:
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