Crate Amplifiers GTD15R User's Manual
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1. GAIN LEVEL VOLUME LOW MID CRATE SF roils FF 0 RDR CLEA RE HIGH 1 INPUT Use this jack to connect your guitar to the amplifier by means of a shield ed instrument cable OVERDRIVE CHANNEL A high gain channel giving you sounds from a slight edge to seri ous overdrive 2 GAIN Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion for the Overdrive channel 3 LEVEL Use this control to adjust the out put level of the Overdrive channel 4 OVERDRIVE CLEAN Use this switch to select the Overdrive or Clean channel With the switch in the out position the Clean channel is selected When the switch is depressed the Overdrive channel is selected CLEAN CHANNEL A normal gain channel designed to give you crystal clear sounds to medium distortion 5 VOL Use this control to adjust the out put level of the Clean channel 6 LOW This adjusts the bass frequencies Use this control to get the best sounding bass response for your instrument 7 MID This adjusts the midrange frequen cies Use this control to get the best projec tion and midrange tones for your instrument 8 HIGH This adjusts the treble frequen cies Use this control to attain a bright and lively sound for your instrument 9 REV LEVEL Use this control to adjust the level of the spring reverb effect 10 CD INPUT Use this 1 8 stereo mini jack to connect the output from a CD player MP3 player laptop etc to the amplifier2. CRATE GTDISR Guitar Amplifier Owner s Manual iC RA cal GTD15R Guitar Amplifier Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Crate GID15R Guitar Amplifier This rugged amplifier combines outstanding features with serious clean and distorted sounds The built in spring reverb provides that classic reverb sound for added depth and greater flexibility A stereo mini jack input allows connection of a CD or tape player for playing along with your favorite music and the headphones jack lets you practice in private In order to get the most out of your new amplifier we strongly urge you to read this manual before you begin playing Here are some of the features packed into your new GTD15R Combo Amplifier e 15 watts rms power output e 1x12 speaker in a closed back ported enclosure e Two Channel Operation Clean Channel Overdrive Channel e 3 band EQ e Spring reverb with Level control e CD Input e Headphone Out e External Speaker jack CAUTION PRECAUCION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC PRECAUCION PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ATTENTION PROTEGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L HUMIDITE SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR ELECTRICAS NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA AFIN D EVITER TOUT RISQUE D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION POUR MOISTURE TO
3. The signal at this jack is summed into a mono signal which is sent to the internal power amp circuit Use the output level con trol for the signal source to adjust the signal for the proper mix with your guitar Note Depending on your CD player or other Signal source device you may need to use an adapter i e two phono jacks to 1 8 stereo plug available at most electronic outlets 11 HEADPHONES Use this 1 8 stereo jack to connect headphones to the amplifier The internal speaker is disconnected when headphones are used Note Depending on your headphones you may need to use a stereo 1 8 plug to 1 4 jack headphone adapter available at most electronic outlets CAUTION To avoid possible damage to your hearing do not use headphones for extend ed periods of time at extremely loud levels 12 SPEAKER Use this jack to connect the amplifier to an external speaker The internal speaker is disconnected when this jack is used The impedance of the external speaker must be 4 ohms or greater WARNING Do not attempt to use head phones in the Speaker jack Permanent hearing damage could result 13 POWER Use this switch to turn the ampli fier on top of the switch depressed and off bottom of the switch depressed The switch illuminates when the amplifier is turned on 14 POWER CORD rear panel not shown The grounded power cord should only be plugged into a grounded power out let that meets all applic
4. OID INJURY e WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE e SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL e OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME e WARNING THIS UNIT REQUIRES A SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRIC CODES HAVING THE LINE SUPPLY VOLTAGE POWER AND FREQUENCY IDENTIFIED ON THE REAR OF THE UNIT THE OUTLET MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DISCONNECT THE UNIT IF A FAULT SHOULD ARISE WHILE IN USE THIS UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED WHEN NOT IN USE EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS DANGEROUS VOLTAGE IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS VOLTAJE PELIGROSO ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES EXPLICATION DES SYMB LES GRAPHIQUES DANGER HAUTE TENSION REFERREZ VOUS AU MANUAL D UTILISATION This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules ICES 003 EN55022 and EN55024 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 G RA ca GTD15R Guitar Amplifier The Front Panel 10
5. REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO REDUIRE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUNE NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO PIECE INTERNE N EST REPRABLE PAR L UTILISATEUR POUR TOUTE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS REPARATION S ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ FOLLOW HEED AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS FOR PROPER OPERATION THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3 75mm OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET e DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING FALLING SPRAYING OR STANDING LIQUIDS e CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS e ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE POWER AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS e PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON PINCHED OR STRAINED e UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME e ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES STANDS OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE OPERATION AND TO AV
6. able electrical codes and is compatible with the voltage power and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection fi RA ca GTD15R Guitar Amplifier GTD15R TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Output Power Rating Gain Overdrive Ch Clean Ch CD Input Maximum Input Signal Accepted Tone Controls Low Mid High Signal To Noise Ratio Overdrive Ch Clean Ch Speaker Size and Rating Power Requirements Size H x W x D Weight 15W rms 5 THD 40 120 VAC 86 dB 6 dB 1 kHz 46 dB 6 dB 1 kHz 26 dB 2 dB 2 2 volts rms 400 Hz 25 dB range 80 Hz 19 dB range 900 Hz 23 dB range 5 kHz gt 50 dB gt 65 dB 12 Crate Custom Design 4 ohm 120 VAC 60 Hz 30 VA 100 115 VAC 50 60 Hz 30 VA 230 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 30 VA 17 25 in 43 82 cm x 17 50 in 44 45 cm x 10 75 in 37 31 cm 22 5 lb 10 2 kg The GTD15R is covered with a durable Tolex material Wipe it clean with a lint free cloth Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet Avoid abrasive cleansers that could damage the finish Crate continually develops new products as well as improves existing ones For this reason the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change without notice Crate is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged Service Informat
7. ion If you are having a problem with your GTD15R you can go to our website www crateamps com and click on Support for service information or call 1 800 898 3211 during business hours 7 am to 5 pm PST Monday Friday If you are outside of the U S contact your local distribu tor for technical support and service Declaration Of Conformity Manufacturer LOUD Technologies Inc 16220 Wood Red Rd NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA Product Name Product Type Complies with Standards LVD 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC amp 73 23 EWG Safety EMC Crate GTD15R Audio Amplifier EN60065 EN55013 EN55020 EN55022 EN55103 EN61000 3 2 amp EN61000 3 3 The official Declaration of Conformity for this product is kept on file at LOUD Technologies Inc 16220 Wood Red Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 e Tel 1 866 858 5832 www crateamps com ee 2006 LOUD Technologies Inc Part No 0021166 Rev B 08 06
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