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EFFECTS LOOP
The VC35D has an effects loop, which is a simple, low impedance, series loop which
is nominally at instrument level, (not line level) so will not overdrive any effects
pedals.
The RETURN socket is for connection to the output of effects units. When not used it
is internally connected to the SEND, therefore the EFFECTS LOOP can be ignored if
not in use. It can also be used as a small signal ‘Slave’ input from another amplifier
but DO NOT plug an amplifier’s speaker output into the Return socket or
very bad
things will happen.
The RETURN socket is also very useful for fault diagnosis. If your VC35D
doesn’t
produce any sound when played, plug the guitar directly into the RETURN socket
and play. This bypasses the entire pre-amplifier section and sends the guitar signal
through just the output stage. If sound is now heard then the problem is in the pre-
amp section and is likely to be a faulty pre-amp valve.
The SEND socket is for connection to the input of effects units. On the VC35D it is a
lower impedance version of the signal that appears at the INPUT. Use the send to
connect to floor pedals or rack effects such as Delay, Chorus and Reverb etc. Effects
such as Overdrive, Fuzz, Wah Wah and Tuners often give better results plugged into
the Instrument Input on the front panel. The Send socket can also be used on its own
to send a signal to another amplifier.
All Victory amplifiers are constructed using Posidrive Screws & Machine Bolts.
These are an improvement on the Phillips type of fixing which uses a 4-blade
screwdriver. The Posidrive uses an 8-Blade screwdriver which allows for more
precision and higher torque. Please try to use Posidrive Screwdrivers when working
on a Victory amplifier to avoid damaging any fixings. These are readily available
from all good tool suppliers. We recommend having a No.1 and a No.2-point
Posidrive screwdriver. Replacement fixings are available from Victory should you
require them; just contact
If there is no sound from the amplifier when a pedal, (or rack processor is inserted),
then it is almost certainly an issue with the effect, not the amplifier as no extra
circuitry is engaged when using the loop. It is simply a pair of jack sockets that
break into the signal path.
Amplifier Dimensions:
SIZE (mm): 610(w) x 510(h) x 260(d) Unboxed. 710(w) x 610(h) x 370(d) Boxed.
Weight: 21.5Kgs Unboxed. 24Kgs Boxed
