Crate FW15R OM

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FlexWave15R Guitar Amplifier Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Crate FlexWave15R 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 FlexWave15R Combo Amplifier: - 15 watts rms power output - 1 x 12" speaker - Two-Channel Operation -Clean Channel -Overdrive Channel - 3-band EQ - Spring reverb with Level control - CD Input - Headphone Out - External Speaker jack 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. 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 OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR 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 PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME. 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. "IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL" ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES. "REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION" EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS: EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS: EXPLICATION DES SYMBÃ-LES GRAPHIQUES: "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" VOLTAJE PELIGROSO "DANGER HAUTE TENSION" = = PRECAUCIONRIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO NO ABRA PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO. NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS. ATTENTION RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTIONNE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE. 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.

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FlexWave15R Guitar Amplifier 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 amplifier. 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- f ier 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 applicable 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. LEVEL REVERB POWER INPUT GAIN OVERDRIVE CLEAN HIGH MID LOW VOLUME CLEAN OVERDRIVE 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 CD INPUT 1 2 3 13 12 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 4 The Front Panel: