Owner¶s Manual

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VSR-3 YLQWDJHVSULQJUHYHUE 2ZQHU¶V0DQXDO Foreword More than 70 years ago spring reverb systems were used to bring the natural reverberations of cathedrals into the homes of Hammond organ players. Over the years they got smaller and more reliable and became what we know today as spring tanks. Nowadays reverbs were simulated more accurate and natural with the help of digital technology and software. Despite, or maybe because of this, the typical spring reverb sound with all its rough edges and flaws is highly requested. The VSR-3 vintage spring reverb creates this classic sound - not by simulation but by using real springs combined with modern low-noise circuitry. We are proud to welcome you as VERMONA VSR-3 user and hope that you will enjoy to use it during music production and performances. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. Alway include these instructions when passing the product on to third parties. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Only clean the product when it is not connected to the mains power supply. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use -2- Owner's Manual VERMONA VSR-3 - vintage spring reverb caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, when the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle. 16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 17. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment. 18. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily accessible. Installation • Ensure that the room in which you use this product is wired in accordance with the local electrical code and checked by a qualified inspector. • Only use this product indoors. • Do not install the product in hot, humid, or excessively dusty locations, in direct sunlight or in locations where it is exposed to externally generated vibrations. • Do not place burning objects (e.g. candles) on top of or near the product. • If condensation has formed on the product, e.g. because it was moved from a cold environment to a warm one, allow the product to acclimatize to room temperature before using it. • Do not overload wall outlets and extension cables as this may result in fire and electric shock. -3- Owner's Manual VERMONA VSR-3 - vintage spring reverb Getting Started To ensure top quality we carefully checked the VSR-3 before packaging. Nevertheless, the unit could have been damaged during transportation. Therefore, we ask you to take a serious look at the unit when unpacking it. Do not hesitate to contact us, should there be anything unusual on the VSR-3 itself or its packaging. You should find the following items in the box: • the VSR-3 itself • a power cord • this manual Connections and Powering If you came here without any problems, you can finally start up your new VSR-3. ATTENTION! Before connecting the VSR-3 all level controls (GAIN and OUTPUT LEVEL) as well as the level controls of the following equipment must be set to zero. On the VSR-3 that means the far left knob position. Switch off the VSR-3 before connecting. 1. Connect the provided power cord to the MAINS IN (10) jack. 2. Connect on of the input jacks (1) or (7) of the VSR-3 to the audio output of your signal source, i.e. an instrument (guitar, synthesizer), a CD player, the output of your DAW, etc. 3. Connect one (or both) OUTPUT jacks (8) to an appropriate audio input of your amplifier, mixing console, audio interface, etc. 4. Start the VSR-3 by switching on the POWER switch (11) on the rear. The LED above the BYPASS SWITCH (6) will be lit. 5. The VSR-3 is operational. -4- Owner's Manual VERMONA VSR-3 - vintage spring reverb Control Surface Features Front Panel (1) INPUT This high-Z jack input (1MΩ) on the front works well with electric guitars or basses. The inputs on the rear will be muted when this jack is used. (2) GAIN This controller adjusts the input level. For optimal leveling the corresponding LED should only illuminate at high level peaks. (3) TONE The sound of the reverb effect can be influenced with this controller. Low frequencies will be boosted when turning it to the left, on the opposite high frequencies will be boosted when turning it to the right. Center position is 12 o'clock. (4) MIX This controller sets the value between direct and reverberated signal. If the knob is set completely to the left, only the direct signal can be heard. The fare right position means no direct signal but 100% reverberation. (5) OUTPUT LEVEL This controller adjusts the output level. (6) EFFECT STOP This knob turns off the effect signal. It also can be controlled by a foot switch connected to the rear (9). -5- Owner's Manual VERMONA VSR-3 - vintage spring reverb Rear Panel (7) INPUT There are two input jacks with different input levels (0dBu and -20dBu). Only use one jack at the same time. Don't use both jacks simultaneously! (8) OUTPUT There are two output jacks with different levels (0dBu and -20dBu). Both jacks can be used parallel. (9) EFFECT STOP A foot switch for controlling the effect stop function can be connected to this jack. The switch on the front panel (6) is out of use when a plug is used with this jack. (10) MAINS IN The power cord needs to be plugged in here in order to get the VSR-3 operational. The VSR-3 has a switching power supply and can be used with AC voltages from 90V to 240V (50/60Hz). (11) POWER This switch turns the VSR-3 on/off. The LED above the EFFECT STOP switch on the front illuminates once the unit is operational. -6- Owner's Manual VERMONA VSR-3 - vintage spring reverb Specifications Inputs Front Jack max. input level -40dBu Impedance 1MΩ Rear Jack (1) max. input level 0dBu Impedance 100kΩ Rear Jack (2) max. input level -20dBu Impedance 10kΩ Outputs Level (1) 0dBu Level (2) -20dBu Signal-To-Noise ratio Effect >70dBu Direct >80dBu THD+Noise Direct <0,1% Product Properties Power Consumption 5VA Power 90-240V~, 50/60Hz Controllers Gain, Tone, Mix, Output Level Switches Effect Stop (+ footswitch connector), Power Chassis 19", 1U, ca. 190mm deep Weight 2,6kg -7- Owner's Manual VERMONA VSR-3 - vintage spring reverb Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardization documents in attention of operation conditions and installation arrangements acc. to operating manual: EN61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55013, EN 55020, EN 60065 according to the provisions of the regulations 2004/108/EG and 2006/95/EG. HDB electronic GmbH Badesteig 20 08265 Erlbach GERMANY Phone: +49 37422 25 30 Fax: +49 37422 23 97 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.vermona.com -8-