Crate Amplifiers Musical Instrument Amplifier XT120R User Manual

XT120R  
XT120R  
Three Channel Guitar Amplifier  
User’s Guide  
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XT120RThree Channel Guitar Amplifier  
TABLE OF CONTENTS:  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover  
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  
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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 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.  
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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XT120RThree Channel Guitar Amplifier  
Congratulations!  
You are now the proud owner of the Crate XT120R three-  
channel guitar amplifier. This rugged amplifier combines out-  
standing features with serious clean and distorted sounds.  
Front panel RCA input jacks allow you to play along with your  
favorite CD or tape. The rear panel Insert Jack allows you to  
connect your effects for greater flexibility. Channel switching  
and reverb may be controlled by means of a footswitch.  
Like all Crate products, your XT 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 the information contained in this  
manual before you begin playing.  
And thank you for choosing CRATE.  
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XT120RThree Channel Guitar Amplifier  
The Front Panel:  
1: INPUT: Use this jack to connect your guitar to the amplifier by means of a shielded instrument cable.  
SOLO/RHYTHM CHANNELS: High gain channels giving you sounds with serious overdrive.  
2: SOLO LED: This LED illuminates when the Solo channel is selected.  
3: GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion produced by the Solo channel.  
4: SHAPE: Use this control to “dial in” the tone for the Solo channel. Rotating the control counterclockwise  
enhances the mid frequencies, while rotating the control clockwise enhances the low and high frequencies.  
5: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level of the Solo channel.  
6: SOLO/RHYTHM SELECT: Use this switch to select the Solo or Rhythm channel. When this switch is