Pathfinder Bass 10 - Guitar amp VOX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Pathfinder Bass 10 VOX

Many thanks for adding the VOX Pathfinder 10 amp to your sonic arsenal. As you will quickly find out, this eye catchingly classy little amp sounds as good as it looks and will provide you with a plethora of guitar tones that not only sound great but feel

great too! Your new Pathfinder is perfect for practicing, jamming with your friends or, if you're that way inclined, just annoying your neighbours! Let's take a quick tour of the features 'n' controls that make your new Pathfinder 10 as flexible as it is compact 'n' toneful...

THE TOP PANEL

1. INPUT Jack

This, believe it or not, is where you plug your guitar into the amp! Make sure you use a good quality guitar cable to do this.

2. GAIN Control

This adjusts the overall preamp gain of the amplifier. This control can produce a wide variety of killer tones - from clean to crunchy to crazy and all points in-between! What you get all depends on how you dial this control in and also how you have the Clean/Overdrive Switch (3) set. In both Switch modes - Clean & Overdrive - turning the Gain control down (i.e. counter clockwise) will clean up your sound while cranking it up (i.e. turning it clockwise) will dirty things up. The possibilities are endless I tell ya!

3. CLEAN/OVERDRIVE Switch

As its name suggests, this switch puts the preamp of your Pathfinder 10 in one of two distinctly different modes - Clean (switch "out") or Overdrive (switch "in"). And, as you'd expect, the Overdrive mode has bags more gain (read: ability to distort in a rocking way!) than the Clean mode. So, if you want more gain just press this sucker in and let rip!

4. TREBLE Control

This adjusts the treble (high) frequencies in your tone. It can take your sound from soft and round, to bright and cutting, and any point in-between.

5. BASS Control

This adjusts the bass (low) frequencies in your tone. It can take your sound from warm and light, to dark and heavy and any point in-between.

6. VOLUME Control

Amazingly enough, this one determines the overall volume of the amplifier - hence its name! Setting this control high while keeping the Gain low works well for clean sounds (HINT: make sure the Clean/Overdrive Switch is "out" if you wanna go clean!), while setting the Master Volume lower, engaging the Overdrive mode and turning up the Gain will give you a fat, distorted sound at a lower, "bedroom friendly" volume.

7. HEADPHONE/LINE OUT Jack

This dual output carries a specially filtered signal for use with either headphones or for direct connection to a soundboard or recording console. The LINE OUT gives you a good sounding signal for recording or live work without having to mic up the amp.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Connecting the headphones here mutes the internal speaker...making this facility perfect for late night, "silent" practice!

8. POWER Switch

Umm...this is how you turn on power to the amplifier.

Assuming it's plugged in to a working outlet, of course!! It

is plugged into a working outlet right? Good...

SETTINGS DIAGRAMS

SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 380mm x 170mm x 260mm /

14.96" x 6.69" x 10.24"

Weight: 4.8kg / 10.58 lbs
Output Power: 10 Watts RMS into 8 Ohms
- Speaker: Vox Bulldog x 1 (6.5", 8 Ohm)
- Inputs: INPUT jack
- Outputs: HEADPHONE/LINE OUT jack
Controls: GAIN, TREBLE, BASS, VOLUME, CLEAN/

OVERDRIVE Switch, POWER switch

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Company names, product names, and names of formats etc. are

The trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Your Pathfinder 10 should only be "examined"/repaired by an Authorized Vox Service Centre. Failure to do so will void your warranty.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions.
• K eep these instructions.
  Heed all warnings.
• F o l l o w a l l i n s t r u c t i o n s.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (for U.S.A. and Canada)
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• T turning off the power switch does not completely isolate this product from the power line so remove the plug from the socket if not using it for extended periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Do not install this equipment on the far position from wall outlet and/or convenience receptacle.
• Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a box for the conveyance or similar unit.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with this apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.

注意

感電の恐い、やこネトをあける等

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CE mark for European Harmonized Standards

CE mark which is attached to our company's products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC).

Also, CE mark which is attached to our company's products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC)

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.

WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer's or distributor's warranty.

Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be disqualified from the manufacturer's or distributor's warranty.

BIENVENUE à BORD!

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

AVERTISSEMENT:

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE—NE PAS OUVRIR.

注意

感電の恐い、やこネトを付ける等