VOTRTEX - MANUAL
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4.3 HOW TO CONNECT
A SIGNAL PROCESSOR:
• Connect the processor‘s input to the
VORTEX™
FX-SEND jack and its output to the
VORTEX™
FX-RETURN jack.
• To avoid noise, signal degradation, and inter-
rupted signals, use high-quality patch cords only.
• Make sure the processor is not distorting the
signal. Check the processor's gain LEDs and
use the input and output controls to dial in a
suitable level.
• Distortion devices are not designed for use in an
FX loop. As a rule of thumb, any kind of device
that compresses the signal should be connected
first in the signal chain. Depending on the type
of effect you want to achieve, you may want
to connect a compressor directly between the
instrument and the amp's input.
• If you are using several processors or stomp
boxes, ensure you connect them in the proper
order. If you don’t like what you’re hearing,
experiment with the order to find the sound
that suits you best.
4.4 THE VORTEX™
AND MIXING CONSOLES
If you want to feed the
VORTEX™
's signal to
a mixing console, we recommend you route it
through a Hughes & Kettner
®
RED BOX
®
. Connect
it to the amp’s FX-SEND jack, as this signal path's
level is not influenced by the MASTER setting.
The RED BOX
®
balances the signal and simulates a
speaker cabinet.
The
VORTEX™
does not require service of any
type. However, there are a few precautions
you should heed to ensure your amp lasts for
many years.
• Ensure all peripheral devices and cables are in
a state of good repair.
• Defective speaker cables are the most common
cause of power amp failure. Poor-quality cables
will cause hum and undesirable noise.
• Make certain the back of your amp' is not
blocked or covered. Proper cooling will prolong
the life of your amp.
• Avoid mechanical shocks and exposure to extre-
me heat, dust and especially moisture.
• When connecting peripheral devices, always
pay close attention to their specifications.
Never connect devices with high output signal
levels (e.g. power amps) to your amp's input.
• Ensure you have the correct AC power rating
available before you plug in the amp. If in
doubt, ask the venue's sound technician or the
custodian of the building you are rehearsing in.
• Refrain from do-it-yourself repairs! Have a quali-
fied service technician replace internal fuses.
• With the unit off and unplugged, use a soft
damp cloth to clean the exterior surface of
the
VORTEX™
.
5.0 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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