GTD120
212
Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier
with DSP and Channel Tracking
Owner’s Manual
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GTD120/212 Guitar Amplifier w/DSP and Channel Tracking
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................3
Channel Tracking .....................................................4
The Front Panel .......................................................5
The Rear Panel ........................................................6
The DSP Section......................................................7
Using the Footswitch with the DSP............................8
Suggested Settings..................................................9
System Block Diagram...........................................10
Technical Specifications..........................................12
Service Information................................................12
CAUTION
PRECAUCION
ATTENTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
NO ABRA
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
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.
PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS
O
DESCARGAS
LA
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.
ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO
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LLUVIA
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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:
EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:
"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"
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
“VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"
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GTD120/212 Guitar Amplifier w/DSP and Channel Tracking
Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the Crate GTD120/212 three-channel guitar
amplifier with advanced digital signal processing (DSP) and Channel Tracking. This rugged
amplifier combines outstanding features with serious clean and distorted sounds. Digital
Reverb, Chorus, and Delay provide you with a wide variety of sounds. Crate’s unique Channel
Tracking feature automatically stores your DSP settings for each channel to memory. As you
switch from one channel to another, the DSP settings for the selected channel are instantly
recalled. The supplied three-button footswitch allows you to select channels and change the
DSP bank (Bank A/Bank B) by “remote control.” A front panel 1/8" stereo CD input jack allows
you to play along with your CD player, MP3 player, or iPod. A rear panel insert jack allows you
to add even more effects by connecting an external effect processor.
Like all Crate products, your GTD amplifier is designed by musicians and built using only the
best components. Extensive testing confirms 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 read this manual
before you begin playing.
And thank you for choosing Crate.
Here are some of the features packed into your new GTD120/212 Combo Amplifier:
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120 watts rms power output
2 x 12" speaker
Three-Channel Operation
—High Gain Channel
—Overdrive Channel
—Clean Channel
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3-band EQ on the Overdrive and Clean Channels
Proprietary “Shape” EQ control on the High Gain Channel
DSP Effects including Delay, Chorus, and Reverb sections
CD Input
Effects Loop
3-Function Footswitch included
External Speaker jack
Built-in Chromatic Tuner
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Channel Tracking
Your Crate GTD120/212 gives you the power of Channel Tracking. Once you select a DSP
setting for each channel, Channel Tracking stores the settings to memory whenever you
change channels. When you go back to that channel, Channel Tracking recalls those DSP set-
tings automatically, without changing the DSP controls!
For example:
• Select the Clean channel. Set the Chorus control to “Flanger,” the Delay control to “Echo,”
and adjust the Reverb control to your preference.
• Select the Overdrive channel. Set the Chorus control to “Chorus,” the Delay control to
“Slap,” and readjust the Reverb control to a different setting. (The DSP settings for the
Clean channel are now saved to memory.)
• Select the High Gain channel. Set the Chorus control to “Phaser,” the Delay control
to “Echo/Eff,” and readjust the Reverb control once again. (The DSP settings for the
Overdrive channel are now saved to memory.)
• Reselect the Clean channel. (The DSP settings for the High Gain channel are now saved to
memory.)
When you reselected the Clean channel, the DSP settings previously stored in memory were
automatically recalled. Switch to the Overload channel and the DSP settings you just stored
are still there. You can change the DSP settings at any time. Once you set the DSP and select
another channel, Channel Tracking stores the settings for you. Even when the amplifier is
turned off, the DSP settings are stored and recalled the next time you turn it on. That’s the
power of Channel Tracking!
In addition, each channel has two DSP banks, Bank A and Bank B, when you use the supplied
three-button footswitch (see page 8 for more information on using the footswitch). Channel
Tracking also remembers which DSP bank was selected for each channel.
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GTD120/212 Guitar Amplifier w/DSP and Channel Tracking
The Front Panel
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1. INPUT: Use this jack to connect your
guitar to the amplifier by means of a shield-
ed instrument cable.
2. HIGH GAIN LED: This LED illuminates
when the High Gain channel is selected.
3. GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount
of distortion for the High Gain channel.
4. SHAPE: Use this control to “dial in” the
tone for the High Gain channel. Rotating
this control counter-clockwise enhances the
mid frequencies, while rotating it clockwise
enhances the low and high frequencies.
13. OVERDRIVE/CLEAN: Use this switch
to select the Clean channel or the Overdrive
and High Gain channels. With the switch in
the out position, the Clean channel is select-
ed. When the switch is pushed in, either the
High Gain or Overdrive channel is selected,
depending on the setting of the High Gain/
Overdrive switch [6].
14. CLEAN LED: This LED illuminates when
the Clean channel is selected.
15. VOLUME: Use this control to adjust the
output level of the Clean channel.
16. LOW: This adjusts the bass frequen-
cies. Use this control to get the best sound-
ing bass response for your instrument when
using the Clean channel.
17. MID: This adjusts the midrange frequen-
cies. Use this control to get the best projec-
tion and midrange tones for your instrument
when using the Clean channel.
18. HIGH: This adjusts the treble frequen-
cies. Use this control to attain a bright and
lively sound for your instrument when using
the Clean channel.
19-21. EFFECTS: Use these controls to apply
and adjust the DSP effects. Complete informa-
tion on these effects is provided on page 7.
22. 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.
5. LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the out-
put level of the High Gain channel.
6. HIGH GAIN/OVERDRIVE: Use this switch
to select the High Gain or Overdrive chan-
nel. With the switch in the out position, the
Overdrive channel is selected. When the
switch is pushed in, the High Gain channel is
selected. Note: This switch is only active when
the Overdrive/Clean switch [13] is pushed in.
7. OVERDRIVE LED: This LED illuminates
when the Overdrive channel is selected.
8. GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount
of distortion for the Overdrive channel.
9. LOW: This adjusts the bass frequencies.
Use this control to get the best sounding
bass response for your instrument when
using the Overdrive channel.
10. MID: This adjusts the midrange frequen-
cies. Use this control to get the best projec-
tion and midrange tones for your instrument
when using the Overdrive channel.
11. HIGH: This adjusts the treble frequen-
cies. Use this control to attain a bright and
lively sound for your instrument when using
the Overdrive channel.
23. POWER: Use this switch to turn the
amplifier on (top of the switch depressed)
and off (bottom of the switch depressed).
The switch illuminates when the amplifier is
12. LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the
output level of the Overdrive channel.
turned on.
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The Rear Panel
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24. FUSE: The fuse protects the amplifier
from damage caused by a faulty AC power
source or other problems. If the fuse opens,
replace it with the same size and type. If
fuses continue to fail, check the AC source. If
the source is okay, refer to page 12 or con-
tact your Crate dealer for service information.
25. EXTENSION SPEAKER: Use this jack
to connect the amplifier to an external speak-
er cabinet. This jack is wired in series with
the internal speaker, which remains active
when an extension speaker is connected.
28. INSERT: Use this jack to connect an
external signal processor to the amplifier. Use
Crate’s STP201, STP202, or STP203 stereo-
to-mono Y-cord or an adapter such as Crate’s
YPP117 and two 1/4" mono signal cables to
connect to the effect, as shown below.
29. POWER CORD (not shown): This
grounded power cord is to be plugged into
a grounded power outlet, wired to current
electrical codes and compatible with the
voltage, power, and frequency requirements
stated on the rear panel. Do not attempt to
defeat the safety ground connection!
26. DSP FOOTSWITCH:
Use this jack to connect one of the footswitch
cables to the three-button footswitch (sup-
plied). This allows you to select between two
DSP presets for each of the three channels.
Additional information about the operation
of the footswitch is on
30. ELECTRONIC TUNER (cabinet top)
The electronic tuner is active whenever the
amplifier is turned on, providing constant
“real-time” tuning. The row of red LEDs on
the left indicates which note is being tuned.
When a single LED is lit,
Stereo-to-mono Y-cord:
Y-adapter and 2 cables:
page 8.
27. CHANNEL
it represents the note
TIP
RING
SLEEVE
RETURN
TIP
RING
SLEEVE
to Insert
jack
to Insert
jack
that appears just below
the LED. When two LEDs
are lit, it represents
SEND
GROUND
FOOTSWITCH: Use this
jack to connect one of
the footswitch cables
to the three-button foot-
switch (supplied). This
allows you to remotely
switch between the
Clean, High Gain, and
Overdrive channels.
Additional information
about the operation of
the footswitch is on
page 8.
(STP201, 3'
STP202, 6'
STP203, 9')
the note that appears
between them in the
bottom row. The left
green LED indicates the
note is flat, and the right
green LED indicates the
note is sharp. The note
is properly tuned when
both LEDs are lit at the
same time.
(YPP117)
(1/4"-TO-1/4"
MONO SHIELDED
CABLES)
to
to
effect
"IN"
to
to
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