Behringer GX108 User Manual

User´s Manual

Version 1.0 May 2001

GX108

®

ENGLISH

FIREBIRD

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose

cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside; refer
servicing to qualified personnel.

this appliance to rain or moisture.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may
be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts
you to important operating and mainte­nance instructions in the accompanying
literature. Read the manual.

DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

Retain Instructions:

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings:

All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow instructions:

All operation and user instructions should be followed.

Water and Moisture:

The appliance should not be used near water (e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool etc.).

Ventilation:

The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilaton. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings: or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through
the ventilation openings.

Heat:

The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Power Source:

The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.

Grounding or Polarization:

Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

Power-Cord Protection:

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit
from the appliance.

Cleaning:

The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Non-use Periods:

The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

Object and Liquid Entry:

Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

Damage Requiring Service:

The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

- The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

- Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

- The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

- The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

- The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

Servicing:

The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that which is described in the Operating Instructions. All
other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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1. INTRODUCTION

With the FIREBIRD you purchased a retro-style guitar amp that offers you lots of
practical uses in a really cool design. When developing the GX108, our top-priority
goal was to perfect the sound of vintage analog guitar amps and combine it with
a set of useful connection and expansion options.

With the FIREBIRD GX108 we purposefully went back to the roots of guitar
amplification. We realized the idea “less is more” by designing a “nostalgic” practice
amp that allows you to fully unfold your creativity. The GX108 is characterized by
its design and the retro-style distortion of early electric guitar amps, which it
reproduces with great authenticity.

1.1 Before you begin

Your GX108 was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging is designed to
protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you
carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage,
which may have occurred during transit.

+ If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to BEHRINGER, but

notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise
claims for damage or replacement may not be granted. Shipping
claims must be made by the consignee.

Please ensure that your GX108 is set to the correct supply voltage before
you connect the unit to the AC power system! Three triangular markings can

be found on the fuse holder at the AC power connection socket. Two of these
three triangles will be aligned with one another. The GX108 is set to the operating
voltage shown next to these markings and can be switched over by twisting the
fuse holder by 180°. IMPORTANT: This does not apply to export models

designed only for 115 V ~!

Please ensure sufficient air circulation around the unit and do not place the GX108
close to a radiator or other heating system, so as to avoid overheating.

+ Please note that all units must have a proper ground connection. For

your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor of
the unit or of the AC power cable.

1. INTRODUCTION

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