Crate Amplifiers GX212 User's Manual
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1. CRATE GX cle GUITAR AMPLIFIER OWNER S MANUAL GX 212 Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 The Front Panel 4 5 Suggested Settings 6 System Block Diagram 7 Technical Specifications back cover CAUTION 1 PRECAUCION 1 ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION DO NOT OPEN NO ABRA 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 LHUMIDITE SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOIS ELECTRICAS NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA AFIN D EVITER TOUT RISQUE D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION POUR TURE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT LLUVIA 0 LA HUMEDAD PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO REDUIRE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUNE 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 VENT2. 9 CHANNEL SELECT Use this switch to select the Clean channel switch out or the Overdrive channel switch depressed One of the triangu lar LEDs beside the switch will illuminate to indi cated which channel is selected A footswitch 21 overrides this switch CLEAN CHANNEL normal gain channel designed to give you crystal clear sounds 10 LEVEL Use this control to adjust the output level of the Clean Channel 11 LOW Use this control to adjust the low fre quency output level of the Clean channel This control provides a range of 22dB at 80Hz 12 MID Use this control to adjust the mid fre quency output level of the Clean channel This control provides a range of 14dB at 600Hz 13 HIGH Use this control to adjust the high fre quency output level of the Clean channel This control provides a range of 28dB at 10kHz 14 REVERB LEVEL Use this control to adjust the amount of reverberation In the full counter clockwise position the output signal is dry no reverb rotating the control clockwise increases the amount of reverb The reverb can be turned on and off by means of a footswitch see 22 15 INSERT Use this jack to connect an exter nal effects device to the amplifier Use a stereo 1 4 male Y cord ring send tip return sleeve ground See the illustration on the panel to the right for more information CRATE GX 212 Amplifier EXT INSERT SPEAKER 11 12 13 14 16 EXT SPEAK
3. ER Use this jack to connect an extension speaker cabinet to the amplifier This jack is wired in series with the internal speaker s WARNING Do not attempt to use head phones in the Speaker jack Permanent hearing damage could result 17 POWER ON LED This LED illuminates when the amplifier is turned on 18 POWER SWITCH Use this switch to turn the amplifier on top of the switch depressed and off bottom of the switch depressed 19 POWER CORD rear panel not shown The grounded power cord should only be plugged into a grounded power outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes and is compatible with the voltage power and frequency require ments stated on the rear panel Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection 20 FUSE rear panel not shown This pro tects the amplifier against damages caused from a faulty AC power source or other prob lems If the fuse blows replace it ONLY with the same size and type fuse If the fuse blows repeatedly check the AC source if it s okay con tact your Crate dealer for service information 21 CHANNEL SELECT GAIN FOOTSWITCH JACK rear panel not shown Use this jack to connect the 1 4 stereo plug on the footswitch cable to the three button footswitch supplied This allows you to remotely switch between the Clean and Overdrive channels and between Gain 1 and 2 of the Overdrive channel 22 REVERB FOOTSWITCH JACK rear panel not shown Use this jac
4. ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES EXPLICATION DES SYMBOLES GRAPHIQUES REFERREZ VOUS AU MANUAL D UTILISATION DANGER HAUTE TENSION CRATE 2 Amplifier Congratulations You are now the proud owner of the Crate GX 212 guitar amplifi er These rugged amplifiers deliver serious clean and distorted sounds through two premium 12 Crate Custom speakers Channel selection Crate s exclusive Shape circuit and DSP on off are con trollable by the supplied three button footswitch An insert jack allows virtually noise free connection of your favorite effects Like all Crate products your GX 212 is designed by musicians and built using only the best components Extensive testing ensures you that this amplifier is the absolute 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 CRATE Amplifier OVERDRIVE INPUT GAIN 1 GAIN 2 SHAPE 1 2 3 1 INPUT Connect your guitar here by means of a shielded instrument cable OVERDRIVE CHANNEL A high gain channel giving you sounds from a slight edge to serious overdrive 2 GAIN 1 Gain 1 is active only when the Gain Select switch 5 is out When active this con trol adjusts the amount of compression and dis tortion from the amplifier At far left the sound will have a thick compre
5. ILATION 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 DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING FALLING SPRAYING OR STANDING LIQUIDS CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS 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 PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON PINCHED OR STRAINED UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES STANDS OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE OPERA TION AND TO AVOID INJURY THIS APPARATUS DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY AND REQUIRES SERVICE WITH ANY PHYSICAL DAMAGE FROM IMPACT OR ANY EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 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 PRO TECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS DANGEROUS VOLTAGE IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS VOLTAJE PELIGROSO A
6. RAM CLEAN CHANNEL IV p CHANNEL gt VOLUME LOW MID HIGH SELECT 2 SHAPE amp OVERDRIVE _ _ _ACTIVE CHANNEL GAIN 1 LOW HIGH LEVEL GAIN D SELECT SHAPE GAIN 2 MIX 3 AMP gt dina INSERT REVERB LEVEL POWER AMP P I SPEAKER DAMPING CIRCUIT EXT SPEAKER CRATE 2 Amplifier GX 212 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Output Power Rating 115 watts RMS 5 THD 4 ohms load 120VAC Speaker Size and Rating 2 Crate Custom 12 8 ohms Input Impedance 470k ohms Maximum Input Signal Level Accepted 7 volts peak to peak Overdrive Channel 110dB all controls 10 Gain 2 88dB Gain 1 Clean Channel 58dB all controls 10 Total System Gain Overdrive Channel Low Control 11dB Range 80Hz Shape Control Proprietary Circuit High Control 10dB Range 10kHz Clean Channel Low Control 22dB Range 80Hz Mid Control 14dB Range 600Hz High Control 28dB Range 10kHz Input Power Requirements 120 VAC 60Hz 95VA 100 115VAC 50 60Hz 95VA 230VAC 50 60Hz 95VA Cabinet Size and Weight 21 H x 26 1 2 W x 11 D 50 Ibs The GX 212 is covered with a durable black Tolex material wipe it clean with a lint free cloth Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet Avoid abrasive cleansers which could damage the finish Declaration Of Conformity Manufacturer s Name Production Facility Production Facility Shipping Facility Office Facilit
7. k to connect the 1 4 mono plug on the footswitch cable to the three button footswitch supplied This allows you to remotely turn the reverb on and off 15 16 17 18 Connecting to the Insert jack The Insert jack 15 lets you patch external effects into the amplifier just prior to its power amp stage Use Crate s STP201 STP202 or STP203 stereo to mono Y cord or an adapter such as Crate s YPP117 and 2 1 4 mono signal cables to connect to the effect as shown in the illustration below Stereo to mono Y cord Y adapter and 2 cables to Insert QTIP RETURN TIPG to Insert jack UJRING SEND RINGL_ jack SLEEVE GROUND SLEEVE I STP201 3 STP202 6 STP203 9 1 4 TO 1 4 1 CABLES N to to effect effect External Effect External Effect 2 Amplifier SUGGESTED STARTING SETTINGS OVERDRIVE REVERB GAIN SELECT GAIN 2 SHAPE LOW HIGH LEVEL 1 i HIGH LEVEL OVERDRIVE CLEAN REVERB a le aisle ASAF a 5le a ile a 5le 8 82 82 8 7 10 0 10 0 10 CHANN SELECT GAIN 1 GAIN 2 SHAPE LOW HIGH LEVEL LOW HIGH LEVEL RHYTHM OVERDRIVE CLEAN REVERB SELECT GAIN 1 GAIN 2 SHAPE LOW HIGH LEVEL Li HIGH LEVEL OVERDRIVE CLEAN REVERB 7 2 8 PN 10 a JN JN amma bg CHANNEL SELECT GAIN I GAIN 2 SHAPE LOW HIGH LEVEL LOW MID HIGH CRATE Amplifier SYSTEM BLOCK DIAG
8. ssed quality As you turn the control to the right the amount of distortion increases Gain 1 produces less intense distor tion than Gain 2 3 GAIN 2 Gain 2 is active only when the Gain Select switch 5 is depressed When active this control adjusts the amount of compression and distortion from the amplifier At far left the sound will have a thick compressed quality As you turn the control to the right the amount of distortion increases Gain 2 produces more intense distortion than Gain 1 4 SHAPE Working in conjunction with the Gain 2 control rotate the Shape control until you find the sound you re looking for Rotating the control counter clockwise enhances the mid frequen cies rotating it clockwise enhances the low and high frequencies This control is only effective when Gain 2 is selected 5 GAIN SELECT Use this switch to select Gain 1 switch out or Gain 2 switch depressed A footswitch 21 overrides this switch 6 LOW Use this control to adjust the low fre quency output level of the Overdrive channel This control provides a range of 11dB at 80Hz 7 HIGH Use this control to adjust the high fre quency output level of the Overdrive channel This control provides a range of 10dB at 10kHz 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 LEVEL Use this control to adjust the output level of the Overdrive Channel Use this control along with the Gain and Shape controls 2 3 amp 4 to create a wide variety of sounds
9. y Product Type Complies with Standards LVD Safety EMC 30 Effective 01 01 2001 SLM Electronics 11880 Borman Drive St Louis MO 63146 USA 700 Hwy 202 W Yellville AR 72687 USA 1400 Ferguson Ave St Louis MO 63133 USA 1400 Ferguson Ave St Louis MO 63133 USA Audio Amplifier 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC amp 73 23 EWG EN60065 EN55013 EN55020 EN55022 EN61000 3 2 amp EN61000 3 3 Supplementary information provided by SLM Electronics R amp D Engineering 1901 Congressional Drive St Louis MO 63146 USA Tel 314 569 0141 Fax 314 569 0175 Crate continually develops new products as well as improves existing ones For this reason the specifications and information in this Crate manual are subject to change without notice CRATE www crateamps com 2001 SLM ELECTRONICS DIVISION OF ST LOUIS MUSIC 1400 FERGUSON ST LOUIS U S A 63133 P N 18 160 03 05 02
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