1. ບົດແນະນຳ
This manual provides detailed instructions for the Valeton GP-5 Compact Multi-Effects Processor and the Hotone Tuner Press Tuner/Volume/Expression Pedal. These devices are designed to enhance your guitar playing experience with a wide range of effects, precise tuning capabilities, and versatile control options. Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure proper usage and to maximize the potential of your equipment.
Image 1.1: The Valeton GP-5 Multi-Effects Processor, Hotone Tuner Press Pedal, and included patch cables.
2. ຄໍາແນະນໍາຄວາມປອດໄພ
To prevent electric shock, short circuit, damage, fire, or other hazards, always observe the following basic precautions:
- ຫ້າມເປີດອຸປະກອນ ຫຼື ພະຍາຍາມຖອດສ່ວນພາຍໃນ ຫຼື ດັດແປງພວກມັນໃນທາງໃດກໍ່ຕາມ.
- ຫ້າມບໍ່ໃຫ້ອຸປະກອນເຮັດໃຫ້ຝົນຕົກ, ໃຊ້ຢູ່ໃກ້ກັບນ້ໍາ, ຫຼືໃນ damp ຫຼືເງື່ອນໄຂທີ່ຊຸ່ມ.
- ໃຊ້ພຽງແຕ່ອະແດັບເຕີພະລັງງານທີ່ລະບຸໄວ້. ຮັບປະກັນ voltage ຂອງອະແດບເຕີໄຟຟ້າກົງກັບ voltage ຄວາມຕ້ອງການອຸປະກອນ.
- Do not place heavy objects on the device, or place it in a position where it could fall.
- If the device malfunctions, disconnect the power adapter and contact qualified service personnel.
3. Valeton GP-5 Compact Multi-Effects Processor Overview
3.1 ລັກສະນະທີ່ສໍາຄັນ
- Super Compact & Lightweight: Weighs just 237g with a robust metal chassis, ideal for pedalboards and travel.
- 100+ High-Quality Effects: Includes drives, modulations, delays, reverbs, and more; up to 9 effect blocks in a single chain.
- SnapTone Technology: Load and play NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) files; 50 SnapTones preloaded, up to 80 user files.
- Third-Party IR Loader: Supports up to 20 custom cabinet impulse responses for ultimate tone customization.
- 100 Patch Slots: 50 factory presets plus 50 user patches for instant access to your favorite sounds.
3.2 ການຄວບຄຸມ ແລະການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່
ຮູບພາບ 3.1: ທາງເທິງ view of the Valeton GP-5 Multi-Effects Processor.
- ປຸ່ມ VOL: ຄວບຄຸມປະລິມານຜົນຜະລິດໂດຍລວມ.
- ປຸ່ມ PARA: Used for parameter adjustment and menu navigation.
- ຈໍສະແດງຜົນ: Shows current patch number, effect status, and menu information.
- ສະຫຼັບຕີນ: Engages/disengages effects, switches patches, or activates tuner mode.
Image 3.2: Rear connections of the Valeton GP-5 Multi-Effects Processor.
- ຜອດ USB-C: For connecting to a computer for software editing, firmware updates, and audio interface functions.
- 9V DC Input: Power supply connection (center negative).
- ໃນ Jack: 1/4-inch mono input for your guitar.
- OUT/PHONES Jack: 1/4-inch stereo output for connecting to an amplifier, mixer, ຫຼື headphones.
4. Hotone Tuner Press Tuner/Volume/Expression Pedal Overview
4.1 ລັກສະນະທີ່ສໍາຄັນ
- Multi-function Design: Operates as a chromatic tuner, volume pedal, or expression pedal.
- ກະທັດຮັດ ແລະ ແຂງແຮງ: Durable construction suitable for live performance and studio use.
- True Bypass: Ensures signal integrity when the tuner is disengaged.
- ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ແບບຍືດຫຍຸ່ນ: Dedicated input, output, and expression output jacks.
4.2 ການຄວບຄຸມ ແລະການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່
Image 4.1: Right side connections and controls of the Hotone Tuner Press.
- ປ້ອນ Jack: 1/4-inch mono input for your instrument.
- DISPLAY Switch: Toggles display modes (Tuner, Volume, Expression).
- TUNER MODE Button: Selects tuning modes.
- ປຸ່ມ PITCH: Adjusts reference pitch for the tuner.
- 9V DC Input: Power supply connection (center negative).
Image 4.2: Left side connections and controls of the Hotone Tuner Press.
- EXP Jack: Input for an external expression pedal (if used as a volume pedal for another device).
- VOL Jack: Output for volume control.
- EXP OUT Jack: Output for expression control to other compatible devices.
- ອອກ Jack: 1/4-inch mono output to your ampເຄື່ອງຍົກ ຫຼື ກະເບື້ອງຕໍ່ໄປໃນລະບົບຕ່ອງໂສ້.
- HI/LOW Switch: Adjusts the range or sensitivity for volume/expression functions.
5. ຕັ້ງຄ່າ
5.1 ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ພະລັງງານ
Connect a 9V DC (center negative) power adapter to the 9V DC input jack on both the Valeton GP-5 and the Hotone Tuner Press. Ensure the power adapter meets the specified voltage and current requirements for each device.
5.2 Audio Connections (Valeton GP-5)
- ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ guitar ຂອງທ່ານກັບ IN jack of the Valeton GP-5 using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
- ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ OUT/ໂທລະສັບ jack of the Valeton GP-5 to your amplifier, mixer, or audio interface using a 1/4-inch cable. For stereo output or headphones, use a TRS (stereo) cable.
5.3 Connecting the Hotone Tuner Press
The Tuner Press can be integrated into your signal chain in various ways depending on its intended use (tuner, volume, or expression pedal).
- As a Tuner/Volume Pedal: ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ guitar ຂອງທ່ານກັບ ປ້ອນຂໍ້ມູນ jack. ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ ອອກ jack to the IN jack of the Valeton GP-5 or directly to your ampມີຊີວິດຊີວາ.
- As an Expression Pedal: ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ EXP ອອກ jack of the Tuner Press to the expression pedal input of a compatible device (e.g., another multi-effects unit or a synthesizer).
6. Operating the Valeton GP-5
6.1 ການດໍາເນີນງານພື້ນຖານ
Once powered on, the GP-5 will display the current patch number and name. Use the footswitch to cycle through patches. The PARA knob is used to navigate menus and adjust parameters within selected effects.
6.2 Effect Blocks and Editing
The GP-5 features over 100 effects organized into up to 9 effect blocks. To edit an effect:
- Select a patch.
- ກົດ PARA knob to enter the effect chain view.
- ໝຸນ PARA knob to select an effect block. Press to enter its parameters.
- Adjust parameters using the VOL ແລະ PARA ລູກບິດ.
- ກົດ PARA knob again to exit parameter editing.
6.3 SnapTone Technology
The GP-5 supports NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) files, allowing you to load and play various amplifier models. It comes with 50 preloaded SnapTones and supports up to 80 user-loaded files. Refer to the Valeton software editor for managing SnapTone files.
6.4 Third-Party IR Loader
The device can load up to 20 custom cabinet impulse responses (IRs). This feature allows for extensive tone customization by simulating different speaker cabinets. Use the dedicated software editor to upload and manage your IR files.
6.5 Patch Management
The GP-5 has 100 patch slots (50 factory, 50 user). You can save your customized effect chains and settings to user patches. To save a patch, navigate to the save option in the menu, select a user slot, and confirm.
6.6 Software Editor
Connect the GP-5 to your computer via the USB-C port to access the Valeton software editor. This software provides a graphical interface for easier patch editing, effect management, SnapTone/IR loading, and firmware updates.
Image 6.1: The Valeton GP-5 connected to a device running its software editor.
7. Operating the Hotone Tuner Press
7.1 ໂໝດ Tuner
To activate tuner mode, press the footswitch. The display will show the note being played and indicate if it is sharp or flat. Use the ແບບ TUNER ແລະ PITCH buttons to adjust settings as needed. Press the footswitch again to exit tuner mode and return to normal signal flow (true bypass).
7.2 Volume Pedal Function
In volume pedal mode, the pedal controls the output volume of your instrument. Press the ຈໍສະແດງຜົນ switch to cycle to the volume display. Move the pedal forward to increase volume and backward to decrease it. The ສູງ/ຕ່ຳ switch can adjust the volume range.
7.3 Expression Pedal Function
When used as an expression pedal, the Tuner Press sends control voltage to a compatible device. Connect the EXP ອອກ jack to the expression input of the target device. Press the ຈໍສະແດງຜົນ switch to cycle to the expression display. The pedal's movement will then control the assigned parameter on the external device. The ສູງ/ຕ່ຳ switch may affect the expression range.
8. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ
To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your devices:
- ທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ: ໃຊ້ຜ້າອ່ອນ, ແຫ້ງເພື່ອເຮັດຄວາມສະອາດດ້ານນອກ. ຢ່າໃຊ້ນໍ້າສະອາດ ຫຼືສານລະລາຍ.
- ການເກັບຮັກສາ: ເກັບຮັກສາອຸປະກອນໄວ້ໃນບ່ອນທີ່ເຢັນ, ແຫ້ງ, ຫ່າງຈາກແສງແດດໂດຍກົງ ແລະອຸນຫະພູມທີ່ຮຸນແຮງ.
- ການຈັດການ: ຫຼີກເວັ້ນການລຸດລົງ ຫຼື ວາງອຸປະກອນໃຫ້ມີຜົນກະທົບທີ່ເຂັ້ມແຂງ.
9. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ
- ບໍ່ມີພະລັງງານ: Ensure the power adapter is correctly connected and functioning. Check that the power outlet is active.
- ບໍ່ມີສຽງ: Verify all audio cables are securely connected. Check the volume levels on both devices and your amplifier. Ensure the correct input/output settings are selected on the GP-5.
- ສຽງບິດເບືອນ: Check input levels to prevent clipping. Ensure all cables are in good condition.
- ເຄື່ອງຮັບສັນຍານບໍ່ຕອບສະໜອງ: Ensure the instrument is properly connected to the Tuner Press input. Check battery if applicable (though these are typically powered by adapter).
- Expression Pedal Not Working: ກວດສອບ EXP ອອກ is connected to a compatible expression input on the target device. Check the ສູງ/ຕ່ຳ ສະຫຼັບການຕັ້ງຄ່າ.
10. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ
Valeton GP-5 Compact Multi-Effects Processor
- ນ້ຳໜັກ: 237g
- ຜົນກະທົບ: 100+ high-quality effects
- Effect Blocks: ເຖິງ 9 ໃນເວລາດຽວກັນ
- SnapTones: 50 preloaded, up to 80 user files
- IR Loader: Supports up to 20 custom cabinet IRs
- Patch Slots: 100 (50 factory, 50 user)
- ພະລັງງານ: DC 9V (ລົບກາງ)
Hotone Tuner Press Tuner/Volume/Expression Pedal
- ຟັງຊັນ: Chromatic Tuner, Volume Pedal, Expression Pedal
- ຂ້າມ: Bypass ທີ່ແທ້ຈິງ
- ພະລັງງານ: DC 9V (ລົບກາງ)
11. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນ
For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official Valeton and Hotone websites or contact your authorized dealer. Keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase for warranty claims.
