Rocktron Velocity VG08 User manual

VG08
PORTABLE ELECTRIC GUITAR AMPLIFIER
User’s Manual
May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099,
5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498 and 5493617.
Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.
Velocity isaregistered trademark of GHSCorporation Battle Creek MI,USA
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Your RocktronVelocity VG08 amplifier has been designed to comply with the following Standards
and Directives as set forth by the European Union:
CouncilDirective(s): 89/336/EEC,73/23/EEC,76/769/EC,1994/62/EC,2000/
53/EC,2002/95/EC
Standard(s): EN55022,EN50082-1,EN60065
This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF
energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly
used. Improper use of this equipment could result in increased RF emissions, which may or may not
interfere with other electronic products.
To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all audio input connections.
This will help insure compliance with the Directive(s).
Copyright © 2006 GHS Corporation
AllRightsReserved.
PowerOutput
Speakers
EQ
HeadphoneOutput
Channels
Dimensions
Weight
PowerRequirements
8Watts
1x3” CustomVoicedVelocity Speaker byRocktron
MasterToneControl
One 1/4” jack
CLEAN/ONandOVERDRIVE/DISTORTIONswitchablevia
knob
155mm(W)x92mm(D)x 200mm(H)
5.5”x 3.5” x 7”
2lbs(.9KG)
DC9VBattery. Will also run using the Rocktron DC OnTap
Adapter(soldseparately)
VG08 Specifications
2006-0001
Rev. 8/01/06

NOTE:ITISVERYIMPORTANTTHATYOUREADTHISSECTIONTO PROVIDE
YEARSOFTROUBLEFREEUSE.THISUNITREQUIRES CAREFULHANDLING.
• Allwarningsonthisequipmentandintheoperatinginstructionsshouldbe
adheredtoandalloperatinginstructions shouldbefollowed.
• Donotuse this equipment near water. Care shouldbetakenso that
objectsdonotfallandliquids arenotspilledintotheunitthroughany
openings.
• Ifoptionaladatperisusedit shouldbeunpluggedfromtheoutletwhenleft
unusedforalongperiodoftime.
• Donotblockanyventilation openings(ifapplicable). Installinaccordance
withthemanufacturer’sinstructions.
• Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchas radiators, heat registers, stoves
orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers) thatproduceheat.
• Onlyusedattachments/accessoriesspecified bythemanufacturer.
• Donot use this product withanycase, stand tripod, bracketortable that is
notspecifiedbythemanufacturer. Insurethatthecase,stand,tripod,
bracketetc.isproperlyadjustedandsetup(followallinstructions). Extra
careandcautionshouldbetaken to avoid tip over and injury.
• Ifusingoptionaladapter,unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsor
whenunusedduringlongperiodsoftime.
Referallservicetoqualifiedservicepersonnel. Servicing is requiredwhentheapparatushasbeen
damagedinanyway, such as power supply or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallenintothe apparatus or if theapparatushasbeen exposed to rain or moisture,doesnotoperate
normallyorhasbeendropped.
DO NOTATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE SERVICED BYQUALIFIED PERSONNELONLY. DO NOT MAKE
ANYINTERNALADJUSTMENTS ORADDITIONSTOTHISEQUIPMENTAT
ANYTIME. DO NOTTAMPERWITH INTERNALELECTRONIC
COMPONENTSATANYTIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOWTHESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAYVOIDTHEWARRANTYOF THIS EQUIPMENT,ASWELLASCAUSING
SHOCKHAZARD.
OPERATINGTEMPERATURE
Donotexposethis unit to excessive heat. This unitisdesignedtooperate between 32° F
and104°F (0° C and 40° C). Thisunitmaynot function properly under extreme
temperatures.
Precautions

INPUTjack
Connecttheoutputofyourguitartothe1/4”inputjackwithashieldedguitarcable.
ON/OFF/DIST.Knob
This3positionknoballowsyouto
turntheamplifierOFF,ONand
activatetheDISTORTION.
VOLUMEcontrol
Thisknobdeterminesthe overallVOLUME(or level)oftheamplifier. Turningtheknobclockwisewill
increasetheVOLUME. Turningtheknobcounter-clockwisewilldecrease theVOLUME.
DESCRIPTIONS
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2
3
4
5
ADAPTERInputJack
TheVG08willalsorunon the
RocktronDC OnTapAdapter (not
includedandsoldseparately). Use
thisjackifyouareusinganadapter.
TONEcontrol
ThisknobcontrolstheoverallTONEofamp. Turningtheknobclockwisewillincreasethe treble. Turning
theknob,counter-clockwisewillincreasethebass.
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7
8
HEADPHONEjack
Plugging your headphones into this jack disconnects the sound going to the speakers and allows you
to practice in private.
9Volt BatteryClip
Plugina9Vbatteryandcarefullypushitintothemetalholding cliponthefrontofthe amplifier.
ON LED
ThisLEDwilllightwhenthe
amplifieristurnedon.