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USER MANUAL DG65D TRAYNOR

OWNER'S MANUAL GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR

Traynor DG65D / DG65R

SOLID-STATE GUITAR AMPLIFIER

TYPE:YS1041

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Packaging

Keep the box and packaging materials, in case the unit needs to be returned for service.

Warning

When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Power Sources

Your unit should be connected to a power source only of the voltage specified in the owners manual or as marked on the unit. This unit has a polarized plug. Do not use with an extension cord or receptacle unless the plug can be fully inserted. Precautions should be taken so that the grounding scheme on the unit is not defeated.

Hazards

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing the product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water; no objects filled with liquids should be placed on the apparatus.

Terminals marked with the "lightning bolt" are hazardous live; the external wiring connected to these terminals require installation by an instructed person or the use of ready made leads or cords.

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

Power Cord

The AC supply cord should be routed so that it is unlikely that it will be damaged. If the AC supply cord is damaged DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT.

Service

The unit should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.

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The Traynor DG65D / DG65R

Introduction

Classic name, classic tone. The Traynor DG65 is a professional solid-state guitar combo. Drawing on the rich heritage of Traynor guitar amplifiers, the DG65 mates the best of vintage design with modern technology and manufacturing techniques. Available with either a 24-bit DSP digital effects processor (DG65D) or a classic dual-spring Accutronics® Reverb (DG65R), the latest additions to the Traynor line break new sonic ground – while remaining firmly grounded in tradition.

Features

• 100% Designed and Manufactured in North America.
• All solid-state design with multi-stage analog tube emulation.
• A Single 12-inch Eminence Red Coat® speaker for exceptional performance and classic sound.
• All plywood cabinet construction guarantees the durability and rigidity that made Traynor famous.
• Flexibility of separate tone controls on each of the two channels (lead and clean).
• A classic Long-Style dual-spring Accutronics® Reverb for authentic vintage sound. (DG65R only)
• 24-bit DSP with 16 modulation effects and separate reverb blend. (DG65D only)
• External speaker jack for the ultimate in versatility.
• Included is a Traynor TFS-2B latching dual-footswitch, with 10-foot cable.
• Fully regulated power supply ensures ultra low noise.
• The best warranty in the business: 2-year unlimited, transferable "even if you break it" warranty (valid in the USA and Canada only).

Chassis Layout

Top

① Input Jacks – two 1/4 -inch phone jacks. Hi and Lo gain.
② Channel 1 indicator LED - Illuminates yellow when active.
③ Channel 1 Boost Switch - Activates the boost circuitry for extra crunch.
④ Boost LED - Illuminates red when the boost is active.
⑤ Channel 1 Gain and Volume controls.
Channel 1 Tone Controls - Treble, Bass, and Middle.
⑦ Channel Select Switch - Channel 1 is optimized for lead, Channel 2 for clean sound
Channel 2 Gain and Volume Controls.
Channel 2 Indicator LED - Illuminates green when active.
Channel 2 Brightness Switch - Add sparkle to your clean sound.
⑪ Channel 2 Tone Controls - Treble, Bass, and Middle.
12 Contour Control – Adjusts the character from vintage tones to modern sounds.
13 Master Control – Adjusts the amount of output power available.
14 Reverb Control

• Adjusts the Accutronics® reverb level for both channels. (DG65R only)

• Adjusts the DSP reverb level for both channels. (DG65D only)

Effects Control - Adjusts the DSP modulation effects for both channels. (DG65D only)
Effects Select - Chooses the type of modulation effect for both channels. (The reverb is not affected by this control except in Special mode.) (DG65D only)
⑦ Power Indicator - Illuminates green when the amplifier is turned on.
18 Headphone Jack-Speaker emulated output. Can also be used as a line out.

Rear

19 Power Switch.
② Fuse and Power Cord
② Send / Rtn (Efx/Line) jacks - 1/4-inch phone input and output jacks.
Effects Defeat jack- uses a 1/4 -inch TRS standard latching dual-footswitch.
② Channel Select Footswitch jack - uses a 1 / 4 -inch TRS standard latching dual-footswitch.
② Internal Speaker Defeat switch- disconnects the internal speaker from the amplifier.
25 Extension Speaker jack -1 / 4 -inch phone jack.

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Channel 1

Channel 1 is the lead/ overdrive channel and is selected in one of two ways, via the Channel Select switch on the control panel, or via the Channel Select button on the supplied footswitch pedal. A yellow LED located next to the Channel 1 Volume control illuminates when Channel 1 is active.

*Note: Plugging in the footswitch deactivates the panel-mounted Channel and Boost controls.

Gain & Volume Controls ⑤

Channel 1 uses a Gain control in conjunction with a Volume control to determine the amount of tube-emulated overdrive and volume. The Gain control is used to adjust the amount of overdrive, while the Volume control allows you to set the actual loudness of the amplifier.

Boost Switch ③ ④

The boost circuit enables you to achieve 'a-bit-more' overdrive for leads when needed. The Boost can be selected via the front panel switch or through the supplied footswitch pedal. A red LED illuminates to indicate when the boost is active.

Channel 1 Tone Controls ⑥

The Treble, Bass, and Middle tone controls are used to help shape your sound. They are post-gain and pre-volume. These are active only when Channel 1 is selected.

Channel 2

Channel 2 is the clean channel. The layout is the same as that of Channel 1, with independent Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, and Middle tone controls. When channel 2 is active the green LED located next to the Channel 2 Volume control is illuminated.

Brightness Switch 10

Channel 2 includes a Brightness switch that activates circuitry providing an additional treble boost, which helps make your tone sparkle.

Master Controls

Master Control 13

This Master control not only adjusts the overall volume level of the DG65D/DG65R but also provides control of the output power. The DG65's power amplifier has been designed to behave akin to a "tube" power amplifier stage and will provide the same level of compression and soft clipping

at all volume levels. The dial has been calibrated to let you know how many watts you're working with.

Contour Control ②

The Contour control adjusts the amount of mid-scoop, which allows you to dial-in character to your tone from vintage to modern, and all points in between.

Effects Select (DG65D only) 16

This control selects 1 of 16 different modulation effects. 4 Vibrato, 4 Chorus, 4 Flange, and 4 Special effects are

available. The reverb is only changed in the 4 Special effects but remains unchanged for all other effects.

Effects Control (DG65D only) ^⑤

This control affects the depth of the modulation effects from the DSP effects processor. It does not affect the reverb level.

Reverb Control (DG65R only) 19

The Reverb control adjusts the overall reverb level for

both channels. The DG65R is equipped with a long-style Accutronics® dual-spring reverb for authentic vintage reverb. The DG65D is equipped with a 24-bit DSP based effects processor

for lush large room reverb and effects.

EFX / Line Preamp Out & Amp In Jacks ②

The Preamp Out and Amp In jacks of the DG65 allow convenient use of an external effects unit. Simply connect a 1/4 -inch phone cable to the Preamp Out jack and connect this cable to the input of your effects unit. To send the processed signal back to the DG65, connect the output of the effects unit to the Amp In jack of the DG65.

The 14 -inch T.R.S. Preamp Out jack can also be used as a direct line out. The -10dBu output is ideal for most guitar effects pedals and professional signal processors. You can also use this output to slave the DG65 with another guitar amplifier by plugging into the Amp In jack of the slave amplifier.

The 14 -inch T.R.S. Amp In jack accepts an input signal that is passed to the power amplifier, so it can be used as a power amp in. And, since the Master control section affects the Amp In signal, you can use Contour and Reverb to further shape your tone.

Footswitch Jack (Channel Select/Boost) 23

When connected, the footswitch pedal is the exclusive control for the Channel Select and Boost functions, bypassing the switches on the DG65's control panel. It features dual-latching switches, each with a separate LED indicator.

Footswitch-induced noise is never an issue. The switching is accomplished with internal FET's so there is no audio flowing through the footswitch cable. The DG65 is

compatible with most aftermarket latching dual-footswitch pedals although we do recommend the Traynor TFS-2B latching dual-footswitch, with 10-foot cable (included).

Rev /EFX Defeat Jack (DG65D) or Reverb (DG65R) 22

Connecting a footswitch to the rear mounted Rev / EFX defeat jack (Reverb on the DG65R) can defeat the internal effects. The included footswitch can be used for this purpose. Again, since switching is accomplished using internal FET's, no audio is flowing through the footswitch cable and noise is not an issue.

External Speaker Jack and Internal Speaker Defeat Switch 24 25

The chassis mounted 1 / 4 -inch jack allows convenient connection of an 8-ohm external speaker cabinet. If you disconnect the internal 12-inch Eminence Red Coat® speaker by depressing the Internal Speaker Defeat switch, you can connect up to two 8-ohm external cabinets (minimum speaker load of 4-ohms).

DG65D

Specifications

Type Solid-StateGuitar Amplifier

Cabinet Program Power (Watts) 65

Cabinet Impedance (ohms) 8

Power @ min. impedance (Watts) 65

Minimum Impedance (ohms) 4

Burst Power - 2 cycle 85-watts

Speaker Configuration - LF (Size / Power) 12 inch / 75 Watts

Input Channels Hi / Lo

Channel 1 - inputs 1/4 inch phone

Channel 1 - controls Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle

Channel 1 - switches Boost

Channel 2 - inputs Shares ch 1 input

Channel 2 - controls Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle

Channel 2-switches Bright

Channel Switching Yes / Footswitchable

Master Volume Control Yes

Main Tone Controls Contour

Input Sensitivity (mV) 20

Master Outputs Preamp Out/ Headphone Out

Line Out (type / configuration) 1/4 inch TRS / Rear (Effects Send)

Line Out Sensitivity (Vrms) 300mV

Effects Volume Reverb/Effects

Effects Loop / Location Post Preamp / Rear

Effects Footswitch / Function Yes / Channel Select, Boost

Effects Return Sensitivity (Vrms) 300mV

Reverb / Effects 16 Preset DSP, Seperate Digital Reverb

LED Indicators Channel Select, Boost, Power

Protection Short Circuit, Thermal

1/4-inch, Rear / Internal Speaker Defeat Switch

Headphone Jack Yes / Front Panel / Dyna-Sound Speaker Emulation

Other Features North American Made

3-Stage Dynamic Tube Emulation

Transconductance Power Amplifier for further tube

All Plywood Construction

Perforated Steel Grille

Dimensions (DWH, inches)

Dimensions (DWH, cm) 25 × 60 × 46

Weight (Ibs/kg) 40/18

DG65R

Specifications

Type Solid-StateGuitar Amplifier

Cabinet Program Power (Watts) 65

Cabinet Impedance (ohms) 8

@min.impedance(Watts) 65

Minimum Impedance (ohms)

Burst Power - 2 cycle 85-watts

Speaker Configuration - LF (Size / Power) 12 inch / 75 Watts

Input Channels Hi / Lo

Channel 1 - inputs 1/4 inch phone

Channel 1 - controls Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle

Channel 1 - switches Boost

Channel 2 - inputs Shares ch 1 input

Channel 2 - controls Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle

Channel 2 - switches

Channel Switching Yes / Footswitchable

Master Volume Control Yes

Main Tone Controls Contour

Input Sensitivity (mV)

Master Outputs Preamp Out/ Headphone Out

Line Out (type / configuration) 1/4 inch TRS / Rear (Effects Send)

Line Out Sensitivity (Vrms)

Effects Volume Reverb

Effects Loop / Location Post Preamp / Rear

Effects Footswitch / Function

Effects Return Sensitivity (Vrms)

Internal Reverb / Effects

LED Indicators Channel Select, Boost, Power

Protection Short Circuit, Thermal

External speaker output / location 1/4-inch, Rear / Internal Speaker Defeat Switch

Headphone Jack Yes / Front Panel / Dyna-Sound Speaker Emulation

North American Made

3-Stage Dynamic Tube Emulation

Other Features Transconductance Power Amplifier for further tube

All Plywood Contraction

Perforated Steel Grille

Dimensions (DWH, inches)

Dimensions (DWH, cm)

Weight (lbs / kg)

40/18

Le Traynor DG65D / DG65R

Introduction

Gain & Volume Controls ⑤

(DG65Dsubsection) 16

(DG65D Seulement) 15

Entree Amp "Efx / Line" ②

Prise de Désarmement Rev /EFX (DG65D) ou Reverb (DG65R) ②

Canal 2-Controls Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle

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Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle

Boost

Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle

Brilliance

Puisance @ impedance minimum (Watts) 65

Impedance Minimum (ohms) 4

Sartis Linn (type/confirmation)

Sortie Ligne (type / configuration)

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Volume-Enets

Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle

Boost

Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle

Brilliance

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Two & Ten Year Warranty

Unlimited Warranty

Yorkville's two and ten-year unlimited warranty on this product is transferable and does not require registration with Yorkville Sound or your dealer. If this product should fail for any reason within two years of the original purchase date (ten years for the wooden enclosure), simply return it to your Yorkville dealer with original proof of purchase and it will be repaired free of charge. This includes all Yorkville products, except for the YSM Series studio monitors, Coliseum Mini Series and TX Series Loudspeakers.

Freight charges, consequential damages, weather damage, damage as a result of improper installation, damages due to exposure to extreme humidity, accident or natural disaster are excluded under the terms of this warranty. Warranty does not cover consumables such as vacuum tubes or par bulbs. See your Yorkville dealer for more details. Warranty valid only in Canada and the United States.

Garantie Illimitée

Niagara Falls, New York

14305 USA

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