Crate Amplifiers Musical Instrument Amplifier RFX15 User Manual

Guitar Amplifier with  
Digital Effects  
User’s Guide  
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Guitar Amplifier  
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Crate RFX15  
RetroFex Guitar Amplifier. This rugged amplifier combines outstanding  
features with serious clean and distorted sounds - in a stylishly retro  
cabinet with high cosmetic appeal. The on-board DSP control provides  
15 superior digital effects. 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 guide before you begin playing.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant  
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequen-  
cy energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-  
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par-  
ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by SLM Electronics could void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.  
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 MOIS-  
TURE. 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  
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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  
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 OPERA-  
TION 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.  
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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The Front Panel:  
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CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to your hear-  
ing, do not use headphones for extended periods  
of time at extremely loud levels.  
1: INPUT: Use this jack to connect your guitar to  
the amplifier by means of a shielded instrument  
cable.  
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.  
SOLO CHANNEL: A high gain channel giving you  
sounds from a slight edge to serious overdrive.  
2: GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount of  
distortion for the Solo channel.  
3: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output  
level of the Solo channel.  
WARNING: Do not attempt to use headphones in  
the Speaker jack! Permanent hearing damage  
could result!  
4: 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 channel is selected.  
13: 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 turned on.  
CLEAN CHANNEL: A normal gain channel  
designed to give you crystal clear sounds to medi-  
um distortion.  
14: 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.  
5: VOLUME: Use this control to adjust the output  
level of the Clean channel.  
6: LOW: Use this control to adjust the low fre-  
quency level of the amplifier.  
7: MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange fre-  
quency level of the amplifier.  
DSP: THE DIGITAL EFFECTS  
8: HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high fre-  
quency level of the amplifier.  
DELAY  
short delay  
medium delay  
long delay  
9. DSP: Use this control to select one of the 16  
built-in digital effects. The effects are described in  
the table to the right.  
FLANGER 1 slow shallow flange  
FLANGER 2 fast deep flange  
CHORUS 1  
CHORUS 2  
ROTORY  
T-WAH  
I-WAH  
DOUBLER  
BYPASS  
REVERB  
slow shallow chorus  
fast deep chorus  
medium-speed rotating speaker  
touch-sensitive wah-wah  
inverse wah-wah  
adds second signal out of sync  
(no effect added)  
small room reverb  
10: 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 player’s  
output level control to adjust the signal for the  
proper mix with your guitar.  
medium room reverb  
small hall reverb  
large hall reverb  
11: HEADPHONES: Use this jack to connect  
headphones to the amplifier. The internal speaker  
is disconnected when headphones are used.  
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RFX15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:  
Output Power Rating  
Gain  
12W RMS @ 5% THD, 4, 120 VAC  
Solo Ch  
86dB +/-6dB @ 1kHz  
46dB +/-6dB @ 1kHz  
Clean Ch  
CD Input  
26dB +/-2dB  
Maximum Input Signal Accepted  
Tone Controls  
2.2 volts RMS min. @ 400Hz  
Low  
Mid  
25dB range @ 80Hz  
19dB range @ 900Hz  
23dB range @ 5kHz  
High  
Signal To Noise Ratio  
Solo Ch  
>50dB  
>65dB  
Clean Ch  
Speaker Size and Rating  
Power Requirements  
8” Crate Custom Design 4 ohm  
120 VAC, 60Hz, 30VA  
100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 30VA  
230VAC, 50/60Hz, 30VA  
Size and Weight  
12-1/2” H x 16” W x 7-5/8” D, 19 lbs.  
The RFX15 is covered with a durable Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.  
Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would 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.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Manufacturers Name: SLM Electronics  
Corporate Headquarters: 1901 Congressional Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146  
Primary Production Facility: 700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, Arkansas, 72687  
Product Type: Audio Amplifier  
Products meet the regulations for compliance marking under:  
ETL standards UL6500, UL60065, or UL813  
CSA standards E60065 or C22.2 No.1-M90  
CE safety standard EN60065  
CE EMC standards EN55103 or EN55013 and EN61000  
C-tick designation Level 2, ABN #56748810738, ARBN# N222  
KETI standard K60065 (limited model approval)  
Compliance Support Contact: SLM Electronics, Attn: R&D Compliance Engineer  
1901 Congressional Drive, St Louis, Missouri, 63146 • Tel.: 314-569-0141, Fax: 314-569-0175  
@2004 SLM Electronics, a division of St. Louis Music, Inc 1400 Ferguson Avenue St. Louis, MO 63133  
47-952-04 120904  
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