Configuring and using the Torpedo VM-202
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Input gain control
This encoder controls the input gain of the unit. The VM-202, being a digital
product, it is absolutely critical to avoid any saturation of the input signal at
the risk of considerably reducing the audio quality. The input gain setting is
stored as digital data and like all the parameters in the VM-202, and can
either be set up globally or saved with each preset.
The input gain adjustment must be done with input signal present at the input selected (analog or
digital). The "IN" label at the upper right corner of the main screen indicates the current input gain value.
The input bargraph gives you a visual indication of the input signal amplitude.
For optimum quality, we advise to keep the peak levels of the input signal at a maximum of -6dB on the
bargraph.
If you have to apply a high input gain, your input signal is probably too low. A too high input gain will
reduce the signal-to-noise ratio and degrades overall performances of the VM-202.
If you notice a drop in the sound volume and a "Gain Reduction" display on the screen while you play,
the "Safe Gain Adjustment" is certainly activated. Report to 5. 4 section for more information.
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Main control panel
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Figure 4.2: VM-202 control pannel
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Global parameters
5
Escape
9
Simulation bypass
13
Program menu
2
Graphical display
6
Navigation
10
Miking menu
14
Preset number
3
Channel select
7
FX bypass
11
Cabinet and microphone menu
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Validation
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Post FX menu
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Compare
The VM-202 control panel includes the knob and switch controls giving access to the machine or sound
parameters.
You access a menu by pressing the corresponding switch. The navigation encoder has different func-
tions :
• scrolling the presets if you are on the idle screen,
• scrolling the parameters if you are in a menu screen,
• modifying the parameter that you selected.
To access to a parameter setting or to validate it, press the "OK" switch. To cancel a change in the
parameter setting or to go back to the parameters selection, press the "ESC" switch.
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