Carvin SX100D User Manual

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA

OPERATING MANUAL

12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

(619) 487-1600 (800) 854-2235

www.carvin.com

Congratulations on your purchase of the SX amplifier . Carvin has been building guitar amplifiers since 1949. They have been used by top professionals like; Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Craig Chaquico, Allan Holdsworth, Larry Carlton, Chet Atkins and other great musicians. Spend time with your new combo and get to know it’s many sounds.

TECHNICAL DESIGN OF THE SX-DSP AMP

Designing the new SX meant incorporating the legendary Carvin Tube Technology™, DIGITAL effects,

and modern tone shaping technology, into a compact, rugged unit.

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP)

The SX-AMP is equipped with 16 of our favorite presets including chorus, flange, reverbs and delays, especially designed to compliment the guitar. Just turn the SELECT control to any of the 16 positions and increase the LEVEL control to the desired mix volume, and enjoy the crisp, lush sound of DSP, without the complications of an external processor.

TUBE TECHNOLOGY™ OVERDRIVE CIRCUIT

Simulating both the smoothness and dynamics of overdriven vacuum tubes and using the reliability of solid state technology has been a design goal of virtually every amp manufacturer in the business. The SX Series truly captures the essential tone and character of tube distortion, thanks to Carvin’s innovative Tube Technology™.

CLEAN CHANNEL

The equalization of the clean channel is designed to offer clarity to your instrument. Special mud-cutting circuits eliminate the unwanted sounds in the 700 Hz range which normally take away the tone definition of your instrument. You will also take notice of the channels PRESENCE control which adds acoustic voicing to your instrument. This control boosts only the guitars very highest harmonics which are in the 10k Hz range instead of the normal 3K Hz of a bright switch. This control may not seem very effective, but it adds a glassy tone to your sound.

TONE CONTROLS

Many amps use passive EQ systems which allow “boost” only.The wide tonal range of the SX amp comes

from active

BASS, MID and TREBLE tone controls. Take full advantage by setting them where they sound best. These controls will not affect or color your sound when set at extreme settings, nor do they interact with each other. The frequency of the bass control is set at 100 Hz while the mid control is set at 1.5 kHz. The treble control is set high, at 8k Hz giving the SX it’s dynamic highs. Presence is set to give the amp that extra “edge”, assuring that you can make yourself heard in the mix. Another filter rolls off extreme lows preventing premature overloading of the speaker at higher volumes.

REVIEWS

Craig Anderton says “ The reason I find the Carvin SX amps so attractive is because you can get clean sounds - clean enough to serve as a recording amp in the studio - as well as some of the sweetest distortion sounds I’ve ever heard from a solid state amp. It’s no small feat to please me in that respect; remember I’ve spent a lot of my adult life designing fuzzes to get the sound I want, since conventional fuzzes sound too rough for my tastes. Carvin’s distortion circuit though is exceptional. A lot of folks claim to give a tube sound; frankly, the Carvin sounds better than a lot of the tube circuits I’ve used - it’s almost like the SX produces an idealized tube sound rather than a real tube sound”.

Pete Prown from Guitar Shop Magazine says “.. One particularly impressive-sounding transistor job is Carvin’s SX100, which also sports an impressive price tag...The SX100 offers a surprising wallop of crunch. Using the Overdrive knob, a player can dial in how much gain they want and, believe us, there’s a lot in there. Turn that sucker up to 3 o’clock and you’ll get a nice, fat distortion—not that kind of crappy , paper thin distortion that you find on many transistor boxes—but a meaty crunch... Compare this fine overdrive with the amp’s surprisingly low price and you’ll see why we wanted to take a look at this small beast...

SX100D

For your records, you may wish to record the following information. Serial No._____________________ Invoice Date_______________

SX200D

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.

SX-100D & SX-200D CHORUS COMBO GUITAR AMPS

MODEL SX100D & SX200D COMBO SPECS:

Speakers: BR12 British Series 12” spks RMS Power: 100 watts @8ohms Output Impedance: 4-16ohms Power Amp: THD: Less than 0.1% @ 50% Input Impedance: 1 Meg ohms Channels: 2—switching Tone Controls: BASS: 100Hz

Overdrive Channel MID: 1.5k Hz

TREBLE: 8k Hz PRESENCE:8k Hz

Clean Channel BASS: 80Hz

MID: 1.5k Hz TREBLE: 8k Hz PRESENCE:12k Hz

Ch 1 Sensitivity: 1mV for clipping Ch 2 Sensitivity: 75mV for full output Line Out: 1.5 VAC @ full power USA Model: 120VAC, 130VA USA Fuse: 2A 250V slow blow, 5x 20mm Export Model: 230VAC, 130VA Export Fuse: 1A 250V slow blow, 5x 20mm Cabinet Size: SX100: 19.5W x 10.25D x 17.5”

SX200: H26W x 10.25D x 17.5”H

Cabinet: 7-ply poplar wood Net Weight: SX100: 30 lbs SX200: 40 lbs Warranty: One Year Options: FS22 footswitch,

CV211 cover SX100 CV3212 cover SX200

76-10200 797

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN)

The conductors in the AC power cord are colored in accordance with the following code .

GREEN & YELLOW—Earth BLUE—Neutral BROWN—Live

U.K.MAIN PLUG WARNING: A molded main plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A D AMAGED OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO A POWER SOCKET.

IMPORTANT! FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

POWER SOURCES: 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 at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

SERVICING: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

FUSING: If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse. Refer to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL! THIS UNIT CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE!

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Ref. No. Carvin P/N

A1 Op Amp MC4558 60-45580 A2 Op Amp MC4558 60-45580 A3 Op Amp MC4558 60-45580 A4 Op Amp MC4558 60-45580 A5 Op Amp MC4558 60-45580 A6 Op Amp MC4558 60-45580 A7 Op Amp MC4558 60-45580 A8 Op Amp MC4558 60-45580 C1 Capacitor, Ceramic, 180PF 500V, 10% 45-18152 C2 Capacitor, Ceramic, 56PF 500V, 10% 45-56052 C3 Capacitor, Poly, 0.01µF 100V, 10% 41-10312 C4 Capacitor, Poly, 0.1µF 100V, 10% 46-10412 C5 Capacitor, Poly, 0.022µF 100V, 10% 46-22312 C6 Capacitor, Poly, 0.022µF 100V, 10% 46-22312 C7 Capacitor, Poly, 0.0047µF 100V, 10% 46-47212 C8 Capacitor, Ceramic, 56PF 500V, 10% 45-56052 C9 Capacitor, Poly, 0.0022µF 100V, 10% 46-22212 C10 Capacitor, Poly, 0.22µF 100V, 10% 41-22412 C11 Capacitor, Poly, 0.1µF 100V, 10% 46-10412 C12 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C13 Capacitor, Poly, 0.022µF 100V, 10% 46-22312 C14 Capacitor, Poly, 0.0047µF 100V, 10% 46-47212 C15 Capacitor, Poly, 0.047µF 100V, 10% 41-47312 C16 Capacitor, Ceramic, 120PF 500V, 10% 45-12152 C17 Capacitor, Poly, 0.047µF 100V, 10% 41-47312 C18 Capacitor, Poly, 0.047µF 100V, 10% 41-47312 C19 Capacitor, Poly, 0.047µF 100V, 10% 41-47312 C20 Capacitor, Ceramic, 56PF 500V, 10% 45-56052 C21 Capacitor, Poly, 0.047µF 100V, 10% 41-47312 C22 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C23 Capacitor, Poly, 0.01µF 100V, 10% 46-10312 C24 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C25 Capacitor, Ceramic, 56PF 500V, 10% 45-56052 C26 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C27 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C28 Capacitor, Poly, 0.0022µF 100V, 10% 46-22212 C30 Capacitor, Poly, 0.22µF 100V, 10% 46-22412 C31 Capacitor, Poly, 0.0033µF 100V, 10% 46-33212 C32 Capacitor, Poly, 0.0033µF 100V, 10% 46-33212 C33 Capacitor, Poly, 0.0033µF 100V, 10% 46-33212 C35 Capacitor, Poly, 0.01µF 100V, 10% 46-10312 C36 Capacitor, Poly, 0.0022µF 100V, 10% 46-22212 C37 Capacitor, Poly, 0.01µF 100V, 10% 46-10312 C38 Capacitor, Poly, 0.01µF 100V, 10% 46-10312 C39 Capacitor, Poly, 0.01µF 100V, 10% 46-10312 C40 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 1000µF 25V, 20% 47-10225 C41 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 1000µF 25V, 20% 47-10225 C42 Capacitor, Poly, 0.0033µF 100V, 10% 46-33212 C43 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C44 Capacitor, Poly, 0.01µF 100V, 10% 46-10312 C45 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C46 Capacitor, Ceramic, 82PF 500V, 5% 45-82052 C47 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C48 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C49 Capacitor, Poly, 0.0047µF 100V, 10% 46-47212 C50 Capacitor, Poly, 0.01µF 100V, 10% 46-10312 C51 Capacitor, Poly, 0.0022µF 100V, 10% 46-22212 C52 Capacitor, Poly, 0.0022µF 100V, 10% 46-22212

Ref. No. Carvin P/N

C53 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C54 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C55 Capacitor, Poly, 0.01µF 100V, 10% 46-10312 C56 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C57 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 4700µF 50V, 20% 47-47251 C58 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C59 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 4700µF 50V, 20% 47-47251 C60 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C61 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF 63V, 20% 47-10061 C62 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 1000µF 25V, 20% 47-10225 C63 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.047µF 250V, 10% 41-47321 D1 LED, Red, #204HD 3mm T 1.0 60-75320 D2 LED, Green, #204GD 3mm T 1.0 60-75330 D3 Diode, 1N914 HI SPD 20mA, 250mW 60-19140 D4 Diode, 1N914 HI SPD 20mA, 250mW 60-19140 D5 Diode, 1N914 HI SPD 20mA, 250mW 60-19140 D6 Diode, 1N914 HI SPD 20mA, 250mW 60-19140 D7 Diode, 1N4003, 1A 200V 60-40030 D8 Diode, 1N4003, 1A 200V 60-40030 D9 Diode, 1N4003, 1A 200V 60-40030 D10 Diode, 1N4003, 1A 200V 60-40030 D11 Diode, 1N5402, 2A, 200V 60-50200 D12 Diode, 1N5402, 2A, 200V 60-50200 D13 Diode, 1N5402, 2A, 200V 60-50200 D14 Diode, 1N5402, 2A, 200V 60-50200 D15 Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A 60-10000 D16 Diode, 1N4007A 1000V, 1A 60-10000 D17 Diode, 1N914 HI SPD 20mA, 250mW 60-19140 D20 Diode, 1N914 HI SPD 20mA, 250mW 60-19140 D21 Diode, 1N914 HI SPD 20mA, 250mW 60-19140 E1 Rotary Encoder, 5Bit, Vert, PCB MTG 60-19140 H1 Conn. Header, 4 Pin Vert, 2.5mm 23-11004 H2 Conn. Header, 4 Pin Vert, 2.5mm 23-11004 H3 Conn. Header, 8 Pin Vert, 2.5mm 23-11008 H4 Conn. Header, 8 Pin Vert, 2.5mm 23-11008 H5 Conn. Header, 10 Pin Vert, 2.5mm 23-11010 H6 Conn. Header, 10 Pin Vert, 2.5mm 23-11010 H7 Conn. Header, 10 Pin Vert, 2.5mm 23-11010 H8 Conn. Header, 10 Pin Vert, 2.5mm 23-11010 H9 Conn. Header, 10 Pin Vert, 2.5mm 23-11010 IC1 HiFi Amp, TDA7294, 100W 60-72940 J1 Phone Jack, 1/4, 3 Pin Plastic,Rean 24mm 21-50345 J2 Phone Jack, 1/4, 90° Threaded Neck 21-01806 J3 Phone Jack, 1/4, 90° Threaded Neck 21-01806 J4 Phone Jack, 1/4, 3 Pin Plastic,Rean 24mm 21-50345 J5 Phone Jack, 1/4, 3 Pin Plastic,Rean 24mm 21-50345 J6 Phone Jack, 1/4, 5 Pin Plastic Stereo, 24mm 21-50545 J7 Phone Jack, 1/4, 5 Pin Plastic Stereo, 24mm 21-50545 J8 Phone Jack, 1/4, 3 Pin Plastic, 24mm 21-50345 P1 Potentiometer, B50K, 71-50303 P2 Potentiometer, B50K, 71-50303 P3 Potentiometer, B50K, 71-50303 P4 Potentiometer, B50K, 71-50303 P5 Potentiometer, B50K, 71-50303 P6 Potentiometer, B50K, 71-50303 P7 Potentiometer, B50K, 71-50303 P8 Potentiometer, B50K, 71-50303 P9 Potentiometer, B50K, 71-50303

Ref. No. Carvin P/N

P10 Potentiometer, B50K, 71-50303 P11 Potentiometer, B50K, 71-50303 P12 Potentiometer, B50K, 71-50303 PL1 Receptacle AC, Jack AC w/ 20mm Fuse 21-02804 Q1 JFET, J175 NPN, TO-92 60-17500 Q2 JFET, J175 NPN, TO-92 60-17500 Q3 JFET, J175 NPN, TO-92 60-17500 Q4 JFET, J175 NPN, TO-92 60-17500 Q5 Regulator, 7815, +15V, 2A 60-78150 Q6 Regulator, 7915, -15V, 2A 60-79150 QC1 Spade Terminal, QC Vertical, 0.250 06-40050 QC2 Spade Terminal, QC Vertical, 0.250 06-40050 QC3 Spade Terminal, QC Vertical, 0.250 06-40050 QC4 Spade Terminal, QC Vertical, 0.250 06-40050 QC5 Spade Terminal, QC 90˚ Horizontal, 0.250 06-40060 QC6 Spade Terminal, QC Vertical, 0.250 06-40050 QC7 Spade Terminal, QC Vertical, 0.250 06-40050 QC8 Spade Terminal, QC 90˚ Horizontal, 0.250 06-40060 QC9 Spade Terminal, QC 90˚ Horizontal, 0.250 06-40060 QC10 Spade Terminal, QC 90˚ Horizontal, 0.250 06-40060 QC11 Spade Terminal, QC 90˚ Horizontal, 0.250 06-40060 R1 Resistor, 10K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10045 R2 Resistor, 2.2K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22035 R3 Resistor, 47K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47045 R4 Resistor, 2.2K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22035 R5 Resistor, 2.2K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22035 R6 Resistor, 3.3K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-33035 R7 Resistor, 2.2K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22035 R8 Resistor, 3.3K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-33035 R9 Resistor, 1K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10035 R10 Resistor, 1K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10035 R11 Resistor, 22K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22045 R12 Resistor, 33K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-33045 R13 Resistor, 1M, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10065 R14 Resistor, 1K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10035 R15 Resistor, 10K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10045 R16 Resistor, 22K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22045 R17 Resistor, 150K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-15055 R18 Resistor, 47K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47045 R19 Resistor, 22K, 0.5 prep., 5% Carbon 51-22045 R20 Resistor, 10K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10045 R21 Resistor, 2.2K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22035 R22 Resistor, 10K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10045 R23 Resistor, 470Ω, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47025 R24 Resistor, 47K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47045 R26 Resistor, 22K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22045 R27 Resistor, 22K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22045 R28 Resistor, 470K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47055 R29 Resistor, 15K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-15045 R30 Resistor, 47K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47045 R31 Resistor, 10Ω, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10015 R32 Resistor, 360K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-36055 R33 Resistor, 2.2K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22035 R34 Resistor, 2.2K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22035 R36 Resistor, 2.2K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22035 R38 Resistor, 47K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47045 R40 Resistor, 2.2K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22035 R41 Resistor, 3.3K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-33035

Ref. No. Carvin P/N

R43 Resistor, 470K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47055 R44 Resistor, 1.0M, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10065 R45 Resistor, 2.2K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22035 R46 Resistor, 1.0M, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10065 R47 Resistor, 1K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10035 R48 Resistor, 3.3K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-33035 R49 Resistor, 22K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22045 R50 Resistor, 1K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10035 R51 Resistor, 10K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10045 R52 Resistor, 470K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47055 R53 Resistor, 150K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-15055 R54 Resistor, 2.2K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22035 R55 Resistor, 10K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10045 R56 Resistor, 1K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10035 R57 Resistor, 1K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10035 R58 Resistor, 47K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47045 R59 Resistor, 10K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10045 R60 Resistor, 10K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10045 R61 Resistor, 47K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47045 R62 Resistor, 1.0M, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10065 R63 Resistor, 1.0M, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10065 R64 Resistor, 2.2K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22035 R65 Resistor, 47K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47045 R66 Resistor, 10Ω, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10015 R67 Resistor, 10Ω, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10015 R68 Resistor, 47K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47045 R69 Resistor, 33K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-33045 R70 Resistor, 47K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47045 R71 Resistor, 68K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-68045 R72 Resistor, 10K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10045 R73 Resistor, 470K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47055 R74 Resistor, 220Ω, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22025 R75 Resistor, 15K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-15045 R76 Resistor, 10K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10045 R77 Resistor, 10K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10045 R78 Resistor, 15K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-15045 R79 Resistor, 470Ω 1W, .5 prep., 5% Carbon 53-47025 R80 Resistor, 470Ω 1W, .5 prep., 5% Carbon 53-47025 R81 Resistor, 15K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-15045 R82 Resistor, 680Ω, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-68025 R83 Resistor, 1K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10035 R84 Resistor, 22K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22045 R85 Resistor, 10Ω 0.5W, .5 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47035 R86 Resistor, 22K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-22045 R90 Resistor, 10K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10045 R91 Resistor, 47K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47045 R92 Resistor, 47K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-47045 R100 Resistor, 1K, .35 prep., 5% Carbon 50-10035 S1 Switch, DPDT Lrg, Non-mty, PCB MTG 25-32833 T1 Transformer, 120V power 15-10065 U1 IC, MC14049UBCP, CMOS Inverter 60-40490

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

(for circuit cards)

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dan-

gerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Carvin product is guaranteed against failure for ONE YEAR unless otherwise stated. Carvin will service and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit is under warranty. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. CARVIN DOES NOT P A Y FOR PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN. A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY . Carvin assumes no responsibility for horn drivers or speakers damaged by this unit. This warranty does not cover, and no liability is assumed, for damage due to: natural disasters, accidents, abuse, loss of parts, lack of reasonable care, incorrect use, or failure to follow instructions. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Carvin any liability in connection with the sale or servicing of Carvin products. CARVIN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

When RETURNING merchandise to the factory, you may call for a return authorization number . Describe in writing each problem. If your unit is out of warranty, you will be charged the current FLA T RA TE for parts and labor to bring your unit up to factory specifications.

HELP SECTION

1) AMP WILL NOT TURN ON

Check the power to the amp. Check for tripped circuit breakers, unplugged extension cords or powerstrip switches that may be turned off. Check the fuse. If a dark brownish color or no wire can be seen within the glass tube, then replace. The amp may be perfectly fine but occasionally a fuse may blow because of high AC voltage surges. After the fuse has been replaced with the proper Slow Blow value and if the fuse fails again, the amp will require servicing.

2) NO OUTPUT with POWER LIGHT ON

Make sure there is a speaker plugged into the rear speaker jack. Check input, effects loop, and speaker cables for defects and incorrect connections.

3) KEEP YOUR AMP LOOKING NEW

Use a damp cloth to wipe the controls on the front & rear chassis panels. Wipe the vinyl covering with a damp cloth.

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