Craig CMP621F Portable Multimedia Player User Manual
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1. VC 6112 6210 6212 Vintage Club Amplifier OWNER S MANUAL VC 6112 6210 6212 Amplifier Congratulations You are now the proud owner of one of the newest and most versatile tube amplifiers available for the guitar The CRATE Vintage Club Series offers tlexibilty and portability with two separate channels for a unigely rich palette of tonal variety and simplicity of control over your sound Your CRATE Vintage Club Series amplifier is musician made in the U S A using the finest components available Each unit is rigorously tested by skilled technicians and musi cians to ensure that your amplifier is the best it can be In order to get the most out of your new amplifier we strongly urge you to go over the information contained in this manual before you begin playing And thank you for choosing CRATE CAUTION ATTENTION VORSICHT DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR NICHT OFFENEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ATTENTION POUR REDUIRE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS VORSICHT ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT DO NOT REMOVE COVER ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N EST REPRABLE DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID PAR L UTILISATEUR POUR TOUTE REPARATION S ADRESSER A UN BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE NINE TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND2. 23 The Effects Loop Send level is adjusted by the Master volume controls 11 EFFECTS LOOP RETURN JACK Connection from an external effects device is made via this jack Connect a shielded instrument patch cord from the output jack of the effect to the return jack The return jack also doubles as a power amp in jack to feed a line level signal directly into the internal power amp This is useful when slaving two amplifiers together When using in this mode slaving make sure the front panel Master volume controls are all the way down at 0 EFFECTS LOOP SEND JACK Connection to an external effects device is made via this jack Connect a shielded instrument patch cord from the send jack to the input jack of the effect The send jack also doubles as a preamp out jack to feed a post eq signal to a mixing board recording console or external amplifier NOTE Effects loop operation is parallel with the signal path Mix controls on the effects should be set to 100 full wet If no effects are connected to the Effects Loop the Effects Level control 22 acts as an extra volume boost which can be activated by the footswitch For the best sig nal to noise ratio when NOT using the effects loop keep the Effects Level control 22 set to 0 FOOTSWITCH JACK Connect the supplied two button footswitch for control of channel switching and the effects loop on off The tip of the jack is for channel switching the ring i
3. Boost 13dB 100Hz Treble 16dB 2 5kHz Mid 6dB 800Hz Bass 22dB 150Hz Bright 10dB 3kHz Mid Boost 8dB 800Hz Presence 4dB 10kHz 2 1V RMS full power output 1 12 Crate Vintage 16 ohm 65W 1 75 voice coil 300z magnet 2 10 Crate Vintage 8 ohm 50W 1 75 voice coil 300z magnet 2 12 Crate Vintage 8 ohm 65W 1 75 voice coil 300Z magnet Preamp 1 12AU7 4 12AX7 Power Amp 2 6L6GC EL34 120VAC 60Hz 300VA 100 115VAC 50 60Hz 300VA 230VAC 50 60Hz 300VA 24 H x 19 W x 10 D 48 lbs 24 H x 19 W x 10 D 52 lbs 26 H x 20 W x 10 D 55 Ibs The VC 6112 6210 6212 is covered with a durable black Tolex material To keep the cabinet in top con dition wipe it clean with a damp lint free cloth to remove dirt and road film Never spray cleaning agents directly onto the cabinet and stay away from abrasive cleansers which 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 P N 47 271 01 02 98
4. ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR INJURY PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER CORD CONNECT ONLY TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION THIS UNIT IS 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 RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME THE CHART BELOW SHOWS THE U S GOVERNMENT S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINIS TRATION OSHA REGULATIONS WHICH WERE IN EFFECTAT THE TIME OF THIS PUBLICATION FOR PERMISSIBLE NOISE EXPOSURE PER 29CFR1910 95 TABLE G 16 SOUND LEVEL DBA DURATION PER DAY SOUND LEVEL DBA DURATION PER DAY SLOW RESPONSE IN HOURS SLOW RESPONSE IN HOURS 8 1 11 2 6 1 4 3 2 1 2 1 4 or less ACCORDING TO OSHA ANY EXPOSURE IN EXCESS TO THESE AMOUNTS LISTED ABOVE COULD RESULT IN SOME HEARING LOSS DANGEROUS VOLTAGE IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL EXPLANATION OF A DANGER HAUTE TENSION 4 REFER VOUS AU MANUAL D UTI
5. caused by overload conditions in the unit If the fuse blows replace it only with the same size and type as indicated on the rear panel If the fuse blows continually the line voltage may be incorrect or the amp may need servicing BIAS ADJUST BIAS TEST POINT For qualified Service Personnel only All others please just ignore these internal Bias adjustment potentiometers IMPEDANCE SWITCH For the best performance and least strain on the amp you MUST match the amp s imped ance to that of your speaker cabinet s Set the selector switch to the 8 or 16 ohm position depending on the total impedance of your cabinets The chart below can help you determine that impedance based on the following combi nations of speakers connected in parallel CAB IMP OF CABS TOTAL IMP 16 ohms 2 8 ohms 32 ohms 2 16 ohms 32 ohms 4 8 ohms SPEAKER JACKS The amplifier is shipped from the fac tory with its internal speaker connected to Main speaker jack An second cabinet may be connected to the Ext jack as long as the Impedance switch 20 is properly set If an external speaker cabinet is to be without the internal speak er uplug the internal soeaker cable from the amplifer and connect the external speaker to the Main jack When reconnecting the internal speaker be sure to use the Main speaker jack 22 23 24 25 EFFECTS LEVEL CONTROL Use this knob to set the input level of the signal from the Effects Loop Return jack
6. LISATION GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN VC 6112 6210 6212 Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Features The Front Panel Controls and Their Use The Rear Panel Connecting to the Insert Jack Some Suggested Settings System Block Diagram Technical Specifications Features e All tube operation Two completely independent channels with individual gain and tone controls Channel switching from the front panel or footswitch supplied Individual reverb return controls for each channel Effects Loop for virtually noise free connection of your favorite effect s controllable by a footswitch supplied e Specially designed paper bobbin output transformer for a true vintage sound Specially designed speakers for a distinctive harmonic richness and TONE TONE TONE e Durable tolex covering and special cosmetic treatments for a unique stage appearance High oT Min T Inputs D oft SL Iu 1 Os 10 pog 3 Gain o IO The Front Panel Controls and Their Use 1 INPUT JACKS The High input is a direct connection for stan dard electric guitars The Low input is padded 6dB and is best suited for guitars with hot pickups or on board active electronics Use a high quality shielded instrument cable CHANNEL SWITCH Toggle this switch to the desired channel up for Channel A down for Channel B A footswitch also may be use
7. d to select channels in which case this switch is bypassed see 25 rear panel GAIN CONTROLS These controls govern the amount of signal going to the output stage of the amplifier Channel A Gain offers a range of sounds from clean to a bluesy crunch Channel B from a slight crunch to full tilt screaming distortion BRIGHT SWITCH Toggle this switch to the ON position to boost the upper register of Channel B MID BOOST SWITCH Toggle this switch to the ON position to boost the midrange response of Channel A TREBLE CONTROLS These controls adjust the high frequency levels for each channel MID CONTROLS These controls adjust the midrange levels for each channel MID BOOST SWITCH Toggle this switch to the ON position to boost the midrange response of Channel B LOW BOOST SWITCH Toggle this switch to the ON position to boost the low end response of Channel A u 9 6 yf 6 e e e a 8 2a 8 e e e e 10 Master 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 es er o Standby Off M de in the U S A g Pn Power Reverb BASS CONTROLS These controls adjust the low end levels for each channel MASTER CONTROLS These controls govern the output volume levels of each channel REVERB CONTROLS These controls govern the amount of reverb applied to each channel PRESENCE CONTROLS These controls govern the upper high frequencies for each channel allowing an enhancement to the sound beyond the Trebl
8. e and Mid controls POWER LAMP This dual color jewel lamp glows when the amp is turned on an amber color indicates Channel A a red color indi cates Channel B STANDBY SWITCH Toggle this switch to the ON position to acti vate the amplifier once the power switch 16 has been on for at least 30 seconds This allows the tubes to come up to a safe operating temperature before use The amp should be set in the Standby mode switch down during extended breaks to help pro mote longer tube life POWER SWITCH Toggle this switch to the ON position to turn on the amplifier NOTE Always turn the power switch ON FIRST OFF LAST Use the Standby switch toggled to the Standby position when first turning the amp on as well as during breaks VC 6112 6210 6212 Amplifier BIAS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR ADJUST T P SPEAKERS 60 WATTS RMS EFFECTS LOOP RETURN The Rear Panel 17 18 19 20 21 AC LINE IN Firmly plug the female end of the supplied power cord into this socket pushing it in until it is fully seat ed Plug the male end of the cord into a properly grounded AC outlet of the correct voltage DO NOT DEFEAT THE GROUND PIN OF THE AC PLUG Use only the supplied power cord If the amplifier is to be used outside of the United States see your authorized Crate dealer for infor mation about alternate line cords and power converters if needed FUSE This fuse protects the amplifier against damages
9. s for effects When a footswitch is connected here the front panel channel select switch is disabled VC 6112 6210 6212 Amplifier Some Suggested Settings Nice mn Clean Good n Crunchy E 4 Presence Jazz Tone Mid ozi en 2 10 sem o Bright n Crunchy p Nia Eod 10 9 Presence Strong Blues Viola Presence It Goes to 12 Blitzkreig Presence Set Reverb to taste VC 6112 6210 6212 Amplifier System Block Diagram TRBL MID BASS GAIN 2 EE d HI MID_ LOW MSTR Q BOOST BOOST p EFFECTS TRBL MID BASS EEC 2 Z SEND RTRN LOW GAIN GAIN STAGE STAGE BRIGHT TONE GAIN SHAPING CONTROL EFFECTS STAGE TRANSFORMER DRIVER ne SPEAKER 000000 gt D REVERB REVERB SEND RETURN EXTERNAL SPEAKER V V V V REVERB PRESENCE LEVELS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Output Power Rating Input Impedance Maximum Signal Accepted Gain Channel A Channel B Tone Control Range Channel A Channel B Both Channels Effects Send Speaker Complement VC 6112 VC 6210 VC 6212 Tube Type Power Requirements Size and Weight VC 6112 VC 6210 VC 6212 VC 6112 6210 6212 Amplifier 60W RMS 10 THD 16 ohm load 120 VAC 1 M ohm OdB 1 5V peak to peak 6dB 2 8V peak to peak 68dB 100dB Treble 16dB 5Hz Mid 8dB 700Hz Bass 10dB 50Hz Mid Boost 12dB 800Hz Low
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