AC10C1 - Guitar amp VOX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AC10C1 VOX

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to drip- ping or splashing and that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor- dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including am- pliers) 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 pro- vided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electri- cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (for USA 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 specied by the man- ufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• 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.

• Install this product near the wall socket and keep the power plug easily accessible.

• WARNING—This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servic- ing 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 ap- paratus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois- ture, 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 conned space such as a box for the conveyance or similar unit.

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head- phones can cause hearing loss.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous volt

age” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufc ient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral trian- gle is intended to alert the user to the presence of

mpor tant operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA) NOTE: 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 equip

ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

ot ins talled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 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 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. If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must use those included items. Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Notice regarding disposal (EU only) When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is displayed on the product, owner’s manual, battery, or battery package, it signies that when you wish to dispose of this product, manual, package or battery you must do so in an approved manner. Do not discard this product, manual, package or battery along with ordinary household waste. Disposing in the correct manner will prevent harm to human health and potential damage to the environment. Since the correct method of disposal will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in your locality, please contact your local administrative body for details. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol on the battery or battery package.

• All product names and company names are the trademarks or regis

tered trademarks of their respective owners.Owner’s Manual INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the VOX Custom Series AC10C1 Guitar Amplier. This amp is the culmination of over 50 years of manufacturing expertise and high quality guitar amplier design. We have been through our history books and re-imagined an old classic for the modern player. We’re condent you will nd these improvements extremely useful and that your new amplier will give you many hours of tonal pleasure. Your AC10C1 is equipped with a number of modern features and conveniences, including a master volume, Celestion VX10 speaker and custom VOX reverb to name a few. Please read this manual carefully so that you can familiarize yourself with them. The AC10C1 is now a streamlined, single channel design with more than enough exibility to satisfy your tonal desires and playing requirements.

1. MAINS Indicator This will tell you if your amp is on or off!

2. MAINS Power switch

This is the ON/OFF switch for the power to the amplier. Please ensure the amplier is switched off and unplugged before being moved.

3. VOLUME Control This controls the overall VOLUME of your amplier. Cleaner sounds can

be achieved by lowering the GAIN and raising the VOLUME. Setting the VOLUME lower and the GAIN higher will give you a fatter, more distorted tone at a lower volume. As with all the controls of this amplier, please experiment with different congurations to nd the tones that t your guitar and playing style.

4. REVERB Control This controls the level of reverb in your sound. Ranging from subtle ambi-

ence to a spacious swell, the new Custom VOX reverb adds great sonic depth to your tone.

5. TREBLE Control This controls the high frequencies in your sound—from soft and round

when turned down (counter clockwise) to bright and cutting when cranked (clockwise) and all points in-between.

6. BASS Control This controls the low frequencies in your sound—from thin and light when

turned down (counter clockwise) to warm and heavy when turned up full (clockwise) and all points in-between.

77. GAIN Control This determines the sensitivity of the preamp. Increase the volume and

distortion by turning it clockwise or you can turn it anticlockwise for a quieter, cleaner sound. The GAIN control should be used in conjunction with the VOLUME to get the perfect balance between distortion and output volume. NOTE: Because of the nature of the design of this amplier, it may take a few min- utes until the circuit becomes stable after the power is turned on. Some noise might occur during this time but it soon disappears.

8. INPUT Jack Plug your guitar in here!

This speaker jack will mute (disconnect) the internal speaker and you can hook up a 16 Ohm cabinet of your choice.

WARNING: To ensure that your system works correctly, you must observe the follow-

ing points. a) Don’t connect a speaker whose rated input capacity is less than 10 Watts. The speaker may be destroyed if you ignore this caution—not recom- mended! b) You must use a speaker cable to connect an external speaker. Don’t use a shielded cable like the one you use to connect a guitar to an amp. c) You must turn off the power before connecting the cable. Connecting the cable while the power is turned on may damage your amp. NOTE: It is recommended that all audio cables, with the exception of the speaker lead, used to connect to the AC10C1 are of a high quality, screened type. These should not exceed 10 metres in length. Always use a non-screened Vox approved speaker lead with the AC10C1 Amplier and external cabi- nets.

2. MAINS INPUT This is where the supplied, detachable Mains (power) cord is connected.

The specic mains input voltage rating that your amplier needs to run at is located on the rear panel of your amplier. Before making any connections or powering up the amplier, make sure the mains supply voltage matches your amplier. If you have any doubt, refer to your local VOX dealer.

2Owner’s Manual Auto Power-Off Function (Only 230V version) To comply with the European wide ErP regulation, this amplier has been tted with an automatic power down function. By default the function is engaged, and is designed to power down the amplier when a period 2 hours of no audio input is detected. NOTES:

1. The Power switch is a momentary type. Momentarily move the switch up

for On and Down for Off. The switch will return to the centre position once released.

2. The Auto Power-Off function can be disabled by moving the ECO switch to

the OFF position. The switch is located on the back panel next to the Mains Inlet.

3. Power may not turn on or off if the switch is released in a very short time.

4. If the Gain or Volume is set to minimum, no input signal will be detected.

This will mean the auto power-off function will be enabled. SPECIFICATION AC10C1

• Controls: Gain, Bass, Treble, Reverb, Volume

• Input: 1 X Input Jack

• Output: 1 X External speaker jack

• Tube compliment: 2 x 12AX7, 2 x EL84

• Output Power: 10 W RMS (16Ω)

• Weight: 12.3 kg / 27.12 lbs.

• Accessory: Power Cable, Manual *Specications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES DE SECURITE

• Controles: Gain, Bass, Treble, Reverb, Volume

This product has been manufactured according to strict specications and voltage re- quirements 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 dis- qualied from the manufacturer´s or distributor´s warranty.