Rockerverb 50/100 MKII Owners Manual
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1. ORZDGE Rockerverb 50 100 MKII Owners Manual Orange Amplifiers Orange USA OMEC House 2065 Peachtree Industrial Ct 108 Ripon Way Suite 208 Borehamwood Atlanta GA 30341 Hertfordshire USA WD6 2JA Tel 1 404 303 8196 ENGLAND Fax 1 404 303 7176 Tel 44 20 8905 2828 info orangeusa com Fax 44 20 8905 2868 info omec com ORZDGE Before Operating Read These Important Safety Instructions The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Terminals labeled as Speaker Outputs must be connected to a speaker cabinet of the designated load rating using an un shielded two conductor cable for speaker use at all times during operation The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle and WARNING are intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions Failure to heed the instructions will result in severe injury or death Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near liquid Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators2. Treble Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb 23 5kg 52lb 31kg 70lb 38kg 84lb 27kg 60lb 550 X 280 X 255 500 X 300 X 533 660 X 300 X 533 550 X 280 X 255 ORHDGE WARNING VALVES AND FUSES CAN FAIL AT ANY TIME From time to time output and preamp valves may fail We suggest that output valves are changed at least once a year and that all class AB models 50 watts and above will benefit from having the bias checked and adjusted Bias checking must be carried out by a qualified engineer Orange amps are protected from damage caused by valve failure and inconsistent mains voltage by various fuses We recommend that Orange users have a set of spare valves and fuses For more information on maintenance and for accessories and spares please visit www orangeamps com FREE EXTENDED WARRANTY OFFER Orange amplifiers are under warranty for one year subject to consumer protection laws in the country of purchase and distributor s terms and conditions an additional year can be added by registering REGISTER RIGHT NOW AT http AWWW ORANGEAMPS COM PRODUCT WARRANTIES Valves and speakers supplied with an Orange amp or purchased separately at our online store are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase The warranty status of any Orange product is subject to its being used for its intended purpose in suitable conditions As the manufacturer we reserve the right to refuse to warranty any Orange product which has been mi
3. High levels will overdrive the output stage in a vintage manner 14 Input Socket For both channels Rear Panel A K SEND RETURN CHANNEL REVERB VALVES LEFT TO RIGHT FROM REAR Preamp Front Row 0C za EES 12K Eceo 2AXT ECOR DAT Preamp Rear Row ECC81 12AT7 ECC81 12AT7 ECCAS 12X Output ELD x4 GCA X 4 KTBB XA GSSOK A or LEE XA Send amp Return Sockets 2 Channel Footswitch Socket 3 Reverb Footswitch Socket 4 Speaker Outputs 5 Output Valve Selector 6 Mains Socket amp Fuse Holder 7 Mains Voltage Switch 8 HT Fuse Holder a POWERRATING BRIE ockervers 10o mki STEVA SPEAKER OUTPUTS RK100H 8a sa 16n F ORHDGE MKII ga z g ia ae momo CE CSE peer com TAN WARNING H VAC Hz ALWAYS CONNECT AMPLIFIER g Room E mae TO CORRECT SPEAKER LOAD ORANGE MADE IN ENGLAND hild os o eee reo ma The effects loop send and return jack sockets rear of amplifier are intended for use with outboard pedals or rack equipment such as delay reverb and chorus etc Effects such as wah wah fuzz distortion etc would probably be best placed between the guitar and amplifier input The effects loop is wired in series with the pre amp signal and is completely valve driven The footswitch jack socket rear of amplifier enables channel switching using any latching footswitch Note The footswitch will override the channel clean dirty switch Attaching an optional footswitch to this socke
4. Since 1968 when the company was founded Orange has been a pioneering force in the guitar amplification industry Today with a team of the world s finest amplifier engineers Orange continues to push back the boundaries of conventional tube amplifier design Our commitment to craftsmanship and quality control has allowed our amplifiers to stand the test of time giving their owners as much pleasure now as the day they were bought To maintain this level of excellence each Orange amplifier is put through many rigorous test procedures before leaving the factory The warmth tonal quality and rich harmonics generated by a valve amplifier cannot be reproduced by artificial means Many guitarists have reached the same conclusion neither the transistor nor microchip is a suitable alternative to valve technology This booklet contains valuable technical and safety information Please take the time to read this manual as the information may enhance the sound and performance of your amplifier We are confident that you will be delighted with your new purchase and that it will provide you with many years of enjoyment Please ensure your amplifier is switched to the correct voltage for your country If unsure please consult your dealer Front Panel DIRTY CHANNEL CLEAN CHANNEL POWER CHANNEL REVERB VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE BASS GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS VOLUME INPUT OFF stanpgy DIRTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Power Stand
5. this indicates a need for service e Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards This Orange Amplifier conforms to UL Standard 60065 for Audio Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus Safety Requirements Certified to CAN CSA C22 2 No 60065 03 IEC 60065 2001 A1 2005 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation gt I G ROCKERVERB 50 100 MKII Owners Manual _ ie Gn Contents Warning Sansaar SN E uchoyssh RR RA A NER 1 loig LU ca o p seasssscssssssizscsssaasdssscdegaissscscscadusdsaesendasiaaadanecuasadssancuandaatccsncasdatatosadvsasdiecaabadasncasanaduastatcuasiadiahesadtotaiensbedavenssdeesasbaaneacoaaiasiiis 2 Frontand Rear Panel Explarationisssoasssscssssssesasszezsasstecsaissecsssssecoasspeceausnssoaustezeanososoasdetctatsnsntalacoreatenecndudnssoas SENEE EFAA AEA aa SENEE ERa 3 Using Your Ampli Einingar na A A beats A A A a 4 EE ia E E E E E A EE 5 Thank you for choosing Orange You are now a member of the Legendary British Guitar Amplifier owners club
6. by Switch Power up the amplifier by switching the power off standby on switch to the standby position and then switch to on after 2 minutes 2 Channel Switch The channel clean dirty switch switches from the clean channel to the dirty channel when there is no footswitch attached 3 Power Indicator Lamp 4 Reverb Control Controls the Reverb level for both channels 5 Volume Control The volume control adjusts the output volume of the dirty channel High levels of volume will heavily overdrive the output stage 6 Treble Control The treble control adjusts the treble response of the dirty channel 7 Middle Control The middle control adjusts the midrange response of the dirty channel 8 Bass Control The bass control adjusts the bass response of the dirty channel 9 Gain Control The gain control adjusts the gain of the dirty channel High levels of gain will heavily overdrive the pre amp and may sometimes be uncontrollable especially when used at high volume levels This will be more apparent when used as a combo 10 Treble Control The treble control adjusts the treble response of the clean channel Note When all three tone controls are set to zero there will be no sound from the clean channel 11 Middle Control The middle control adjusts midrange response of the clean channel 12 Bass Control The bass control adjusts the bass response of the clean channel 13 Volume Control The volume control adjusts the volume of the clean channel
7. heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards teh Tey W Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
8. l This channel features five controls Volume Treble Middle Bass and Gain Using Clean Channel This channel features four controls Treble Middle Bass and Volume Using the Footswitch Connect your Orange footswitch to either the Channel switch jack or the Reverb jack see Rear Panel item Technical Specifications Rockerverb 50 Head MKII Rockerverb 50 1 x 12 Combo MKII Rockerverb 50 2 x 12 Combo MKII Rockerverb 100 Head Channel Configuration 50 watts 50 watts 50 watts 100 watts Clean Dirty Clean Dirty Clean Dirty Clean Dirty 1 X 12 Celestion Vintage 30 2X 12 Celestion Vintage 30 Valve Driven Valve Driven Valve Driven Valve Driven Footswitch Function Channel Reverb Channel Reverb Channel Reverb Channel Reverb Interchangeble Power Valves Yes Yes Yes Yes Preamp Valves 4 X ECC83 12AX7 4 X ECC83 12AX7 4 X ECC83 12AX7 4 X ECC83 12AX7 Power Valves 2 X EL34 2 X EL34 2 X EL34 4 X EL34 6L6GC KT88 6550 Reverb Valves 3 X ECC81 12AT7 3 X ECC81 12AT7 3 X ECC81 12AT7 3 X ECC81 12AT7 Clean Channel Controls Dirty Channel Controls Volume Bass Treble Volume Bass Treble Volume Bass Treble Volume Bass Treble Other Controls Gain Volume Gain Volume Gain Volume Gain Volume Bass Middle Treble Bass Middle Treble Bass Middle Treble Bass Middle
9. should be set to the mains electricity voltage used in the country where the amplifier is to be operated This is where your HT fuse is located 2 x T500MA on 50 watt model 1xT1Amp on 100 watt model Please ensure your amplifier is switched to the correct voltage for your country If unsure please consult your dealer 3 Using Your Amplifier IMPORTANT Before connecting your amplifier to a power source please check the following 1 Ensure your speaker cabinet is connected to the correct impedance speaker output socket see Rear Panel item 2 using a good quality speaker cable Do not use guitar leads 2 Ensure that the voltage selector switch is set to the correct mains voltage see Rear Panel item 5 When powering up your amplifier switch to the ensure the Standby position is set from the front panel and then switch the power on from the rear panel two minutes before switching from Standby to the On position This will maximise the life of your valves If you are unsure about any of the above points please consult your local Orange supplier When powering on the amplifier make sure that the ON STBY OFF output switch is in the Standby middle position for at least one minute before switching the power switch to the ON position This will maximise the life of your valves If you are unsure about any of the above points please consult your local Orange supplier Using The Rockerverb 50 100 Using The Dirty Channe
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11. t will allow you to remotely switch the reverb effect on and off When using a single Orange 16 ohm speaker cabinet i e PPC412 or PPC212 attach it to the 16 ohm output socket on your amplifier When using two Orange 16 ohm speaker cabinets attach each one to a separate 8 ohm output socket on your amplifier When using a single 8 ohm cabinet attach it to either one of the two 8 ohm output sockets on your amplifier WARNING Never use two 8 ohm cabinets at the same time When using a Rockerverb 50 combo with a 16 ohm extension speaker disconnect the internal speaker from the 16 ohm socket and reconnect to one of the two 8 ohm sockets Connect the extension speaker to the other 8 ohm socket WARNING Orange Rockerverb amplifiers should not be used with 4 ohm speakers Although both the Rockerverb 50 and 100 MKII come fitted and biased with EL34 s the output valve selection switch rear of amplifier allows for the use of other output valve types such as 6L6 s 6550 s and KT88 s Note This switch only puts the amplifier bias in the region for the above listed valve types Fine bias tuning for the actual set of output valves to be fitted needs to be performed by a qualified service technician This is where your mains lead plugs in Also the mains fuse is located here T2Amp 220 230 240 VAC T5Amp 100 120 VAC on 50 watt model T 3 15Amp 220 230 240 VAC T6 3Amp 100 120 VAC on 100 watt model Switches amp between 220V and 240V or 100V and 120V This
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