Carvin AG100D User Manual

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Carvin AG100D User Manual

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA AG100D ACOUSTIC/PA AMP Series III OPERATING MANUAL

AG100D

Congratulations on your purchase of the AG100D Series III amplifier. We’ve included all of the great features a solo performer needs, such as three independent channels with separate volume and EQ, MID sweep control, phantom mic power and 5 band Graphic EQ. Then we added our dual 24 Bit Digital Effects Processor. Additional features include, mid & HI Contour switches on channel 1, Bass and Mid Contour switches on channel 2.

Channels 1’s voicing is designed for standard electric or acoustic guitars while channels 2 and 3 will also accommodate line level signals from keyboards, tape decks, drum machines and a balanced microphone, making the AG100D well suited for a “One-Man-Band” stage set-up.

We haven’t neglected the bass player with the bass tuned enclosure and ‘1 Titanium HF Driver, combined with 100 watts RMS of power—ideal for acoustic or electric basses. You can play bass and guitar simultaneously without degrading the guitar signal. Just plug the bass into channel 2 and start thump’n!

RECEIVING INSPECTION—read before getting started

INSPECT YOUR AMP FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping. If any damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately.

SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship your unit, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possible protection during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any damage caused by improper packing.

SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future. SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped separately.

Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.

RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this manual for your records. Keep your portion of the card and return the portion with your name and comments to us.

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For your records, you may wish to record the following information.

Serial No._____________________ Invoice Date_______________

76-01019D 0705

CONNECTING AC POWER TO YOUR AG100D

Use only a grounded (3 prong) power outlet to prevent a shock hazard. This also gives the quietest grounding for the amplifier

CONNECTING INPUTS TO YOUR AG100D

Channel one is specially designed for acoustic and electric guitars using a 1/4” phone shielded cable.

Channel two is an instrument/line input. Any unbalanced device such as another guitar, tape recorders, drum machine, or keyboard can be plugged in using a 1/4” phone plug shielded cable.

Channel three is a microphone & line input. Plug a microphone or line level device into the balanced XLR MIC input using an XLR shielded microphone cable and a 1/4” shielded cable from your tape machine. Both can be used at the same time.

TURNING ON YOUR AG100D

Adjust all three channel volume controls to their off position (full counter clockwise).

Turn the Gain control to “0” on Channel 1

Adjust all “EQ” tone controls to their center detent position.

Adjust all channel effects sends return to their off “center” position.

Turn the AG100D on by the power switch on the front panel and watch for the power LED to come on.

Plug in your instruments and microphone into the appropriate channels, and adjust the volume controls to the desired playing level. (For detail on the individual channel tone controls and the graphic equalizer, see the appropriate sections in this manual.)

AG100D SERIES III ACOUSTIC AMP SPECIFICATIONS:

Frequency Response:

Mic or Line Inputs: 20Hz-20KHz ±2dB

Total Harmonic Distortion:

Less than 1%

Output Power:

100 Watts RMS @ 8ohms

Phantom Power:

Channel 3 only for use with condenser mics

Channel 1:

3 band active

 

LOW: 80Hz ±12dB

 

Acoustic Sweep: 300-3KHz ±12dB

 

HI: 10KHz ±12dB

Channel 2&3:

2 band active,

 

LOW: 80Hz ±12dB

 

HI: 10kHz ±12dB

Graphic EQ.:

5 Band: 100Hz, 250Hz, 800Hz,

 

6kHz,and 12kHz ±10dB

Input ch. 1&2:

1/4” Phone Jack

Mic/Line Input ch. 3:

Balanced XLR input with phantom power,

 

1/4” Phone Jack

Power Consumption:

150VA @ 120/240VAC

Power Requirement:

100 to 240 VAC, 50-60Hz

Size:

17.5W x 12D x 22H, 35 lbs.

SPEAKER SPECS:

12” PS12 or 15” PS15 woofer (depending on model purchased)

 

1” Titanium HF Driver with adjustable L-Pad on crossover.

12” Cabinet Response:

63Hz to 16.5kHz

112AG EXTENSION 2-WAY SPECIFICATIONS:

Output Power:

300w

Impedance:

8Ω

Size:

17W x 12D x 19H, 35 lbs.

SPEAKER SPECS:

12” PS12 woofer

 

1” Titanium HF Driver with adjustable L-Pad on crossover.

12” Cabinet Response:

63Hz to 16.5kHz

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AG100D FRONT & REAR PANEL CONTROLS

CHANNEL 1 FEATURES

1. INPUT 1 JACK & CONTOUR SWITCHES

The INPUT jack is designed for instruments such as acoustic or electric guitars. The MID switch cuts the mid range frequency 10dB at 400Hz which results in an enhancement of the bass and treble response. This can be an ideal setting with acoustic guitars. Use the HI switch to enhance the high frequencies (10dB boost at 10kHz) perfect for brightening up an acoustic guitar.

2. VOLUME CONTROL

The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the channel heard in the speaker, the line out jack and the headphone jack.

3. EFFECTS CONTROL FOR CH 1,2 & 3

Each channel features an EFF control. The EFFECTS control adjusts the volume of the channel going to the one of the internal DSP processors. Turning counterclockwise to the left will send the channel’s signal to EFF 1 and turning clockwise to the right will send the channel’s signal to EFF2. The effects control is post (or after) the volume control. Watch the PK (peak) LED on EFF 1 and 2 in the master section. Turn down the channel EFF level if it the LED starts to flash.

4. LO AND HIGH TONE CONTROLS

The LO and HI tone controls are used to shape the bass and treble sound of the input signal. Start out with the tone controls in their center positions where they do not effect the signal. Then, as needed, turn the tone controls (turn to the right to boost, or to the left to cut) to change the sound.

5. ACOUSTIC SWEEP TONE CONTROLS (FREQ. AND GAIN)

The FREQ and GAIN controls make up the MID sweep control. The way to get familiar with these controls is to set the GAIN control to near full clockwise, and turn the FREQ control through its full rotation while playing chords or notes on an instrument. Then try it again with the gain control to near full counter clockwise to hear the difference. A suggested setting for electric guitars is to place the GAIN control at +6 and set the FREQ control at 800Hz. This setting will remove the mid frequencies for a crisper sound.

CHANNEL 2 FEATURES

6. INPUT 2 JACK & LO/MID CONTOUR SWITCHES

The INPUT phone jack is designed for instrument or line level inputs such as a drum machine, tape deck, another guitar or bass guitar, a keyboard, an unbalanced mic, etc.. The LO switch is a 10dB low freq. boost at 60Hz & the MID switch is a 10dB mid cut at 400Hz. These “pre-shape” filters can help eliminate the guess work when dailing in the tone of your instrument. You can then fine tune your sound with the EQ knobs.

7. VOLUME CONTROL

The VOLUME control adjusts the level of the channel heard in the speaker, the line out jack, and the headphone jack. The gain structure of this channel is designed to handle both instrument and line level inputs. The result is some instruments, such as a single coil electric guitar, may need the VOLUME control turned up to 7 or higher to match the other channels. Also, for the same

reason some line level inputs, such as a CD player may need the VOLUME control less than 1 to match the other channels.

8. LO AND HI TONE CONTROLS

The LO and HI tone controls are used to shape the bass and treble sound of the input signal. It is suggested that the tone control settings start in their center positions where they do not effect the signal. Then, as needed, turn the turn to the right to boost, or to the left to cut to change the sound.

CHANNEL 3 FEATURES

9. XLR MICROPHONE & 1/4” INPUT JACKS

The MIC input is designed for balanced low impedance ( microphone ) input signals. The Balanced input will reduce the common noise picked up on the microphone cables. The XLR connector is wired as per the industry standard; pin 1 is ground, pin 2 is positive and pin 3 is negative. Phantom power is available on the XLR input jack. This allows condenser microphones to be run directly without the need for batteries or other external phantom power supplies. The 1/4” jack is designed for unbalanced high impedance signals (guitar, tape deck, drum machine, etc.). Both of these inputs can be used at the same time.

10. VOLUME CONTROL

The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the channel heard in the speaker, the line out jack, and the headphone jack.

11. LO AND HI TONE CONTROLS

The LO and HI tone controls are used to shape the bass and treble sound of the input signal. It is suggested that the tone control settings start in their center positions where they do not effect the signal. Then, as needed, turn the turn to the right to boost, or turn to the left to cut to change the sound.

12. DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

The 24 bit processor will provide a host of awesome sounding effects that include:

Flange, Reverb, Echo, & Chorus. The master EFFECT 1 & 2 control will adjust the volume level of the selected effect. Remember each channel has its own EFFECT send level that will adjust the amount of signal sent to the effects processor. The red PK LED will indicate when the effects signal is clipping. Lower the channel EFFECT control until the PK LED stops flashing. (Note: When adjusting the effects on either channel, an audible noise may be heard).

EFFECT PARAMETERS

Each of the four effects has a variable parameter that can be easily adjusted.

ECHO: When the top SELECT control is at the “7 O-clock” position, it is selected to the first ECHO setting where you get a single repeat echo (minimal regeneration). Turning the PARAMETER control to 1 will provide the shortest delay time between the original signal and the echo. Increasing the PARAMETER control to the right will increase the time delay between the original signal and the echo. You can get a maximum of .5 second delay. To increase the number of echoes, turn the SELECT control clockwise to “9 O-clock” (maximum regeneration).

REVERB: When the SELECT control is at the “10 O-clock” position, it is selected

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