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You will need a couple of extra standard Jack to Jack speaker leads to use this box
but it is a more elegant solution than a series lead.
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
FOOTSWITCH
This socket is for use with the supplied dual latching footswitch to switch 2
functions remotely.
The left-hand button selects the FX LOOP (TIP of jack plug) and the right-hand
button REVERB (RING of jack plug).
EFFECTS LOOP
The VC35 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 SEND socket is for connection to the input of effects units. On the VC35 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.
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 sma
ll 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 VC35
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.