CRUNCHTONE - Guitar amplifier LINE 6 - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CRUNCHTONE LINE 6

Pilot's Handbook for Crunchtone

Line 6, ToneCore, Constrictor, Crunchtone, Echo Park, Space Chorus, Tap Tremolo and Über Metal are trademarks of Line 6, Inc.

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. 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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

The exclamation point within a triangle means, "Caution!" Please read the information next to all caution signs.

The lightning symbol within a triangle means, "Electrical caution!" It indicates the presence of information about operating voltage and potential risks of electrical shock.

You should read these Important Safety Instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place.

Before using your ToneCore, carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions.

1. Obey all warnings on the pedal and in the ToneCore Pilot's Handbook.
2. Connect optional power supply only to AC power outlets rated 100-120V or 200-240V 47-63Hz (see indications on optional power supply).

3. Do not perform service operations beyond those described in the ToneCore Pilot's Handbook. Service is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as:

4. power-supply cord or plug is damaged
   liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus
   the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture
   the unit does not operate normally or changes in performance in a significant way
   the unit is dropped or the enclosure is damaged.

5. Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, or appliances which produce heat.

6. Guard against objects or liquids entering the enclosure. Do not use or place unit near water.
7. Unplug the power supply when not in use for extended periods of time. Unplug the power supply during lightning storms.
8. Clean only with a damp cloth.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage. Always be sure to practice "safe listening."

Crunchtone Pilot's Handbook

Output your ToneCore to your amplifier, or route it through another pedal.

Connect your guitar using a standard cable.

You can, of course, feed your ToneCore with another effect pedal instead of a guitar.

Greetings and salutations! Thank you for inviting the Line 6 Crunchtone overdrive pedal into your life.

Effect On-Off / Power Indicator Light

The Power Indicator Light on your ToneCore uses two colors to indicate the pedal's state:

Light not lit - Effect is bypassed (off)
GREEN - Effect is engaged (on)
- RED (flashing) - Batteries should be replaced
This low power indication will override all other states

Connections and Power Indicator Light

In Jack

Here's where it all begins. Use a standard guitar cable to connect your guitar, or the output of another effect to use in combination with your ToneCore. Like most pedals, inserting a plug into this jack will turn on the power to your ToneCore. Disconnect the plug from this jack when the ToneCore is not being used.

Out Jack

Use a standard guitar cable to connect to the input of a guitar amp, or the input of another effect that will feed your amp.

Power Jack

Connect an optional ToneCore-compatible Line 6 power supply like the DC-1, and you'll never need a 9-volt battery again!

Foot Switch

Stomp on this to turn Crunchtone's effect sound processing on and off.

Crunchtone Pilot's Handbook

LEVEL BASS TREBLE DRIVE

CRUNCHTONE

BLUES·PDP·CRUNCH

GATE

OFF·1·2

Controls

Level

This sets the output level. Higher levels will hit the amp or effect fed by the Crunchtone with more signal level, giving you more volume. If the level is high enough, it may also cause more distortion to be created within the receiving amp or pedal.

Bass

Add more low end to your sound by turning this knob up, or reduce it by turning the knob down. Point the knob straight up to leave your tone unaltered.

Treble

Just like the Bass knob, only it's working the high end. Point the knob straight up to leave your tone alone.

Drive

The drive knob controls the amount of distortion created within your Crunchtone. You may want to use the Gate to tame unwanted noise, especially when you've got the Drive set high.

Model Switch

Give this a flick to reconfigure the virtual circuitry inside your CrunchTone, and enjoy three distinctly different sound "flavors":

Blues is designed to produce a glassy, snappy 6L6-style overdrive tone for playing the blues.

Pop is just the thing when you need a nice, 60's-style Class A pop rock bark.

Crunch gives a punchy, slightly compressed overdrive tone, much like what you'd get from a full stack amp-and-cab setup.

Gate

Off-Disables the Gate.

Gate 1 - A soft and mild noise gate, self-adjusting to your current Drive knob setting (cool, huh?).

Gate 2 - A heavy, fast-clamping gate. Great for those aggressive metal chords and palm muting.

Battery Access Instructions

1)Depress pedal fully.

3) Squeezing hinge, raise pedal to reveal battery.
2) While holding pedal, squeeze both sides of hinge as shown.

Battery Access Instructions

Power Supply

Connect an optional Line 6 DC-1 power supply and you'll never need a 9-volt battery again! It is also compatible with most popular 9 Volt DC stomp boxes. Using the power supply will disconnect the battery.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

	Min	Nominal	Max
Supply Voltage	6 VDC	9.6 VDC	16 VDC
Supply Current @ 9.6VDC	40mADC	60mADC	100mADC
Power @ 9.6VDC	0.4 Watt	0.6 Watt	1 Watt

Crunchtone Pilot's Handbook

LEVEL BASS TREBLE DRIVE

CRUNCHTONE

BLUES·PDP·CRUNCH

OFF·1·2

LEVEL BASS TREBLE DRIVE

CRUNCHTONE

BLUES·PDP·CRUNCH

OFF·1·2

LEVEL BASS TREBLE DRIVE

CRUNCHTONE

BLUES·PDP·CRUNCH

OFF·1·2

LEVEL BASS TREBLE DRIVE

CRUNCHTONE

BLUES·PDP·CRUNCH

OFF·1·2

Texas Blues

Give this setting a try when you're brewing up some Texas shuffle blues.

LEVEL BASS TREBLE DRIVE

CRUNCHTONE

BLUES·PDP-CRUNCH

OFF·1·2

Across The Pond

We like this setting for those nice, jangly pop chords.

LEVEL BASS TREBLE DRIVE

CRUNCHTONE

BLUES·PDP-CRUNCH

OFF·1·2

Stack O' Drive

This setting should give you a generous helping of distortion for thick, sustaining single note lines.

Crunchtone Pilot's Handbook

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Customer Service

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Need to talk to an actual human on the Line 6 Customer Service team by phone? Have your serial number handy and take some notes for yourself before you call, so you remember everything you want to ask about. In the USA or Canada, you can contact Line 6 at [phone], 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday (Pacific Time). Outside the USA and Canada, please contact your distributor directly to arrange service. The list of Line 6 distributors is available on the Internet at www.line6.com.

To obtain factory service

You must obtain a return authorization (RA) number before sending any unit to Line 6 for service. Products returned without an RA number will be returned to your at your sole expense. If you live in the United States, log an incident in our online support system at www.line6.com/support or call [phone] or and we will help you find the best way to get your unit repaired, whether it be returning the unit to Line 6 or finding an Authorized Service Center. If you live in Europe, email [e-mail] or call Line 6 UK at [phone]. If you live outside of these areas, please contact your local distributor. If you do not know whom your distributor is, either call us at [phone] or use the distributor locator at www.line6.com/support .

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