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GT30 Guitar Amplifier
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Crate GT30
Guitar Amplifier. This rugged amplifier features a Clean channel with a
three-band EQ and level control, and a Solo channel with our patented
FlexWave technology, Gain, Level and Shape control. A Reverb control
and a switchable Chorus with Depth and Rate controls are provided for
greater flexibility. RCA input jacks allow 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.
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 PRO-
TECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.
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 MOIS-
TURE. 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 SYMBĂ-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.
ATTENTIONRISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE 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.
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1: INPUT:Use this jack to connect your guitar
to the amplifier by means of a shielded instru-
ment cable.
SOLO CHANNEL:A high gain channel giving
you sounds from a slight edge to serious over-
drive.
2: GAIN:Use this control to adjust the amount
of distortion for the Solo channel.
3: SHAPE: Use this control to adjust to tone of
the Solo channel.
4: LEVEL:Use this control to adjust the output
level of the Solo channel.
5: SOLO/CLEAN:Use this switch to select the
Solo or Clean channel. With the switch in the
out position, the Clean channel is selected.
When the switch is depressed, the Solo chan-
nel is selected.
CLEAN CHANNEL:A normal gain channel
designed to give you crystal clear sounds to
medium distortion.
6: LEVEL:Use this control to adjust the output
level of the Clean channel.
7: LOW:Use this control to adjust the low fre-
quency level of the clean channel.
8: MID:Use this control to adjust the midrange
frequency level of the clean channel.
9: HIGH:Use this control to adjust the high fre-
quency level of the clean channel.
10: REV LEVEL:Use this control to adjust the
level of reverb effect. The reverb can be turned on
and off by using a footswitch (#17, rear panel).
11: CHORUS ON: This switch, when
depressed, activates the amplifiers built-in
Chorus effect.
12: CHORUS DEPTH:Use this control to
adjust the level of the Chorus effect.13: CHORUS RATE:Use this control to adjust
the speed of the Chorus effect.
14: CD INPUT:Use these RCA jacks to connect
the output from a CD player or tape deck to the
amplifier. The signal at these jacks is combined
into a mono signal which is sent to the internal
power amp circuit. Use the CD or tape players
output level control to adjust the signal for the
proper mix with your guitar.
15: HEADPHONES:Use this jack to connect
headphones to the amplifier. The internal
speaker is disconnected when headphones are
used.
CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to your
hearing, do not use headphones for extended
periods of time at extremely loud levels.
16: 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.
17: FOOTSWITCH (rear panel, not shown):
Use this jack to connect the 1/4 stereo plug on
the cable of a two-button footswitch (such as the
Crate CFP2). This allows you to remotely switch
between the Clean and Solo channels and turn
the reverb on and off.
18: EXTENSION SPEAKER (rear panel, not
shown):Use this jack to connect the amplifier to
an external speaker cabinet. This jack is wired in
series with the internal speaker which remains
active when an extension speaker is connected.
19: POWER CORD (rear panel, not shown):
The grounded power cord should only be plugged
into a grounded power outlet that meets all appli-
cable electrical codes and is compatible with the
voltage, power, and frequency requirements stat-
ed on the rear panel. Do not attempt to defeat
the safety ground connection. The Front Panel:
