Pure tube warmth was the objective in designing the TS100 Stereo
Tube Power Amp. With an all-tube circuit path, this objective has been
met. A total of four 12AX7’s tubes and four EL34 power output tubes
deliver 50W per channel or 100W bridged of power to the speakers.
From the mirrored chrome front panel, to the double sided, mil-spec
FR4 circuit board, this amplifier offers total quality. Whether used as
a guitar amplifier or as a home stereo amplifier, the tube purist can
enjoy the sounds of the TS100.
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
If you are like most players, you probably want to plug in your new amp and get
started playing it right away. You can read the rest of the manual later to learn the
finer points of operating your amp. You will need the TS100 amplifier, power cord,
speaker cabinet, speaker cord and a signal source with cables. Plug the pre-amplifier output into the Channel 1 amplifier input. Plug the Channel 1 speaker output of
the amplifier into the speaker cabinet. Select the correct impedance on the rear panel
to match the speaker impedance. With the power and stand-by switches in the "OFF"
position, plug the amplifier into the wall outlet. With all volumes down, turn on the
pre-amplifier power and then the amplifier. After the tubes warm up, which takes
about 30 seconds, turn on the "stand-by" switch. Increase the volume of the preamplifier and Channel 1 until desired loudness is reached.
TS100 TUBE POWER AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS:
RMS Power: 50W per channel or 100W bridged
Output Impedance: 4Ω, 8Ω, or 16Ω each channel (8Ω min. bridged)
Channel Sensitivity: 1V for full output (full volume per channel)
Preamp Tubes: 2 – 12AX7 (input buffer) 2 – 12AX7 (phase inverter)
Power Amp Tubes: 4 – EL34 (2 per channel switchable to 5881/6L6)
USA Model: 120VAC, 300VA
Export Model: 230VAC, 300VA
Dimensions: 3.5" High x 19" Wide x 10" Deep (2 rack spaces)
8.9 High x 48.2 Wide x 25.4 cm Deep
Net Weight: 26 lbs (11.3 Kgs)
Warranty: 1 Year (tubes 90 days.)
76-10111B 0704
TS100 Tube Power Amplifier
RECEIVING INSPECTION—read before getting started
INSPECT YOUR UNIT 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 for your records. Keep your
portion of the card and return the portion with your name and comments to us.
USA customers register online at: www.carvin.com/registration
All other countries register online at: www.carvinworld.com/registration
CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA TS100 TUBE POWER AMPLIFIER
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 INSERTA DAMAGED
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 product 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 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
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.
Parts List for TS100 Carvin P/N
GUARD FAN PLASTIC 80x80mm 03-90080
PWR AC 3/16AWG 8' 2" W/PLUGS 05-01603
CABLE RIBBON 24AWG 4PIN 102MM 05-24102
CABLE RIBBON 24A 8P/16" W/HDR 05-68440
CABLE ASSY, 5C 110MM 05-85611
KNOB CHROME W/BLACK LINE 07-77710
RETAINING CLIP EL34/5881 10-00034
CHASSIS 2 SPACE UNIVERSAL 10-10008E
FRONT PANEL TS100 10-10111A
BRACKET TS100 10-10117B
LID DCM POWER AMPS 10-82005
TRANSFRMER OUTPUT 60W 15-02066
POWER TRANSFORMER 120VAC 15-10714
ROCKER SWITCH 16A 250V AC 25-31351
TUBE POWER EL34 65-00034
12AX7 PRE AMP TUBE 65-00127
FAN DC24V 80mm X 80mm X 25mm 4 70-02408A
MANUAL TS100 76-10111A
LABEL REAR TS100 77-10111A
Parts List for Printed Circuit Card
Ref. Des.Description Carvin P/N
C1 CAP POLY .1000UF 100VOLT 10% 46-10412
C10 CAP POLY .0010UF 100VOLT 10% 46-10212
C11 CAP POLY .0470UF 400VOLT 10% 41-47343
C12 CAP ELEC 82UF 500V 20% 42-82052
C13 CAP ELEC 2,200 MFD 6.3V 20% 47-22260
C14 CAP ELEC 2,200 MFD 6.3V 20% 47-22260
C15 CAP POLY .0047UF 400VOLT 10% 41-47242
C16 CAP CERM 180PF 500VOLT 5% 45-18152
C17 CAP CERM 82PF 500VOLT 5% 45-82052
C18 CAP POLY .0100UF 100VOLT 10% 46-10312
C19 CAP POLY .0100UF 100VOLT 10% 46-10312
C2 CAP POLY .0010UF 100VOLT 10% 46-10212
C20 CAP POLY .0010UF 100VOLT 10% 46-10212
C21 CAP ELEC 470 MFD 25VOLT 20% 47-47125
C22 CAP ELEC 1,000 MFD 25V 20% 47-10225
C23 CAP ELEC 1,000 MFD 25V 20% 47-10225
c24 CAP CERM 82PF 500VOLT 5% 45-82052
C25 CAP CERM 250PF 500VOLT 5% 45-25152
C26 CAP CERM 250PF 500VOLT 5% 45-25152
C27 CAP CERM 250PF 500VOLT 5% 45-25152
C28 CAP CERM 250PF 500VOLT 5% 45-25152
C3 CAP POLY .0047UF 400VOLT 10% 41-47242
C37 CAP POLY .1000UF 100VOLT 10% 46-10412
C39 CAP POLY .0470UF 400VOLT 10% 41-47343
C4 CAP POLY .1000UF 100VOLT 10% 46-10412
C40 CAP POLY .0470UF 100V 10% PREP 46-47312-1
C41 CAP CERM 56PF 500VOLT 5% 45-56052
C42 CAP MYLR .0470UF 630VOLT 10% 41-47362
C43 CAP MYLR .0470UF 630VOLT 10% 41-47362
C44 CAP ELEC 47 MFD 63VOLT 20% 47-47061
C45 CAP MYLR .0470UF 630VOLT 10% 41-47362
C49 CAP ELEC 82UF 500V 20% 42-82052
C5 CAP CERM 56PF 500VOLT 5% 45-56052
C50 CAP ELEC 82UF 500V 20% 42-82052
C52 CAP ELEC 82UF 500V 20% 42-82052
C53 CAP MYLR .0470UF 630VOLT 10% 41-47362
C6 CAP POLY .0470UF 100V 10% PREP 46-47312-1
C7 CAP MYLR .0470UF 630VOLT 10% 41-47362
C70 CAP CERM 180PF 500VOLT 5% 45-18152
C8 CAP MYLR .0470UF 630VOLT 10% 41-47362
C9 CAP ELEC 47 MFD 63VOLT 20% 47-47061
D1 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
D10 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
D12 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
D14 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
D15 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
D16 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
D2 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
D3 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
D4 LED BLUE DIFFUSED 3MM T-1.00 60-75350
D5 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
D6 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
D7 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
D8 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
D9 DIODE RECT GEN 1N4007 1000V 1A 61-10000
F1 FUSEHOLDER CLIPS 3AG VERT MTG 23-03529
H1 CONNECT HEADER .086" 9 PIN 23-08609
H2 CONNECT HEADER .100" 2 PIN 23-10002
H3A CONNECT HEADER 8 PIN STRAIGHT 23-11008
H3B CONNECT HEADER 8 PIN STRAIGHT 23-11008
H4A CONNECT HEADER 4 PIN STRAIGHT 23-11004
H4B CONNECT HEADER 4 PIN STRAIGHT 23-11004
H5A CONNECT HEADER .086" 5 PIN 23-08605
H5B CONNECT HEADER .086" 5 PIN 23-08605
J1 JACK .250 MONO PLASTIC W/INSER 21-51346
J2 JACK .250 MONO PLASTIC W/INSER 21-51346
J3 JACK .250 MONO PLASTIC W/INSER 21-51346
J4 JACK .250 MONO PLASTIC W/INSER 21-51346
J5 JACK .250 MONO PLASTIC W/INSER 21-51346
J6 JACK .250 MONO PLASTIC W/INSER 21-51346
K1 RELAY DPDT 2AMP@30V/5VDC COIL 70-05305
P1 POT VERT TRIMMER 20K 20% 71-22012
P11 POT VERT TRIMMER 20K 20% 71-22012
P2 POT 16 "R" RX.250-5A500K METAL 71-14060
P3 POT 16 "R" RX.250-5A500K METAL 71-14060
P4 POT 16 "R" RX.250-25A25K MTL 71-14050
P5 POT 16 "R" RX.250-25A25K MTL 71-14050
PL1 RECEPTACLE AC W/FAST-ON CHASS 21-31100
Q1 REGULATOR VOLTAGE 5 +V 1 AMP 60-78050-1
QC1 TERMINAL VERT MALE PC MTG .250 06-40050
QC10 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC11 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC12 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC16 TERMINAL VERT MALE PC MTG .250 06-40050
QC2 TERMINAL VERT MALE PC MTG .250 06-40050
QC26 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC28 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC3 TERMINAL VERT MALE PC MTG .250 06-40050
QC31 TERMINAL VERT MALE PC MTG .250 06-40050
QC32 TERMINAL VERT MALE PC MTG .250 06-40050
QC33 TERMINAL VERT MALE PC MTG .250 06-40050
QC4 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC5 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC51 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC52 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC53 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC54 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC6 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC7 TERMINAL VERT MALE PC MTG .250 06-40050
QC8 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
QC9 TERMINAL 90dg MALE PC MTG .250 06-40060
R1 RES 220.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22055
R10 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R11 RES 22.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22045
R12 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R13 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R14 RES 220.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22055
R15 RES 220.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22055
R16 RES 68.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-68045
R17 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R18 RES 47.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-47045
R19 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R2 RES 220.00KOHM .50W 5% CARBON 52-22055
R20 RES 220.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22055
R21 RES 220.00KOHM .50W 5% CARBON 52-22055
R22 RES 100.00 OHM .25W 1% METAL 50-10021
R23 RES 1.50KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-15035
R24 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R25 RES 100.00 OHM .25W 1% METAL 50-10021
R26 RES 10.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10045
R27 RES 4.70KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-47035
R28 RES 4.70KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-47035
R29 RES 100.00 OHM .25W 1% METAL 50-10021
R3 RES 1.50KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-15035
R30 RES 4.70KOHM 1.00W 5% CARBON 53-47035
R31 RES 220.00KOHM .50W 5% CARBON 52-22055
R32 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R33 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R35 RES 220.00 OHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22025
R36 RES 0.00 OHM .35X.20" JUMPER 50-00035
R37 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R38 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R39 RES 470.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-47055
R4 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R40 RES 220.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22055
R41 RES 47.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-47045
R42 RES 10.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10045
R43 RES 22.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22045
R44 RES 22.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22045
R45 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R46 RES 560.00 OHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-56025
R47 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R48 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R49 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R5 RES 220.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22055
R50 RES 220.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22055
R51 RES 220.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22055
R52 RES 220.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22055
R53 RES 68.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-68045
R54 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R55 RES 220.00KOHM .50W 5% CARBON 52-22055
R56 RES 2.20KOHM 1.00W 5% CARBON 53-22035
R57 RES 350.00 OHM 10W 10% SB SDOF 56-35010
R58 RES 1.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10035
R59 RES 1.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10035
R6 RES 220.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22055
R7 RES 22.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-22045
R70 RES 4.70KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-47035
R71 RES 4.70KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-47035
R72 RES 350.00 OHM 5W 5% SB SDOF 56-35025
R73 RES 350.00 OHM 5W 5% SB SDOF 56-35025
R74 RES 4.70KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-47035
R75 RES 4.70KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-47035
R76 RES 350.00 OHM 5W 5% SB SDOF 56-35025
R77 RES 350.00 OHM 5W 5% SB SDOF 56-35025
R78 RES 100.00 OHM .25W 1% METAL 50-10021
R79 RES 100.00 OHM .25W 1% METAL 50-10021
R8 RES 100.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10055
R9 RES 560.00 OHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-56025
R91 RES 10.00KOHM .25W 5% CARBON 50-10045
S1 SWITCH DP3T PC MTG EXT PC LEGS 25-76286
S2 SWITCH DPDT SELECT PC EXT LEGS 25-62656
S3 SWITCH DPDT SELECT PC EXT LEGS 25-62656
S4 SWITCH DP3T PC MTG EXT PC LEGS 25-76286
S5, S7 SWITCH DPDT PUSH PC MTG LOCKNG 25-02201
S6 SWITCH DPDT SELECT PC EXT LEGS 25-62656
S8 TERMINAL VERT FEML PC MTG .250 06-40040
V1 SOCKET TUBE 9PIN 12AX7/EL84 23-91632
V2 SOCKET TUBE 9PIN 12AX7/EL84 23-91632
V3 SOCKET TUBE 9PIN 12AX7/EL84 23-91632
V4 SOCKET TUBE 9PIN 12AX7/EL84 23-91632
V6 SOCKET TUBE 8PIN EL34/5881/6L6 23-26400
V7 SOCKET TUBE 8PIN EL34/5881/6L6 23-26400
V8 SOCKET TUBE 8PIN EL34/5881/6L6 23-26400
V9 SOCKET TUBE 8PIN EL34/5881/6L6 23-26400
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 PAY 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.
SERVICE
In the USA, please call 800-235-2235 for a RMA # (return authorization number). Write this number
on the box and enclose a description of the problem. Prepay to Carvin 12340 World Trade Drive, SD,
CA 92128.
Outside the USA, contact your dealer or go to http://www
.carvinworld.com
for your nearest service
center. Include a written description of the problem with serial number and date of purchase.
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
Tubes damaged in shipping will be the primary reason for your amp to not function properly. Please
give us a call to help guide you through this simple repair.
3) KEEP YOUR AMP LOOKING NEW
Use a damp cloth to wipe the controls on the front & rear chassis panels. Wipe the black vinyl covering with a damp cloth.
OUTPUTS
CH 1
16ΩΩ
ΩΩ
8ΩΩ
ΩΩ
4ΩΩ
ΩΩ
CH 2
BRIDGE
100W
IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE
50W/100W 50W
16ΩΩ
ΩΩ
8ΩΩ
ΩΩ
4ΩΩ
ΩΩ
INPUTS
CH 1
CH 2
PARALLEL
INPUTS
GND
LIFT
STEREO
2 X 50W
STANDARD TUBES - 12AX7: V1, V2, V3, V4 EL34: V6, V7, V8, V9
EL34 - 5881/6L6GC BIAS INTERNALLY SWITCHABLE AND ADJUSTABLE
SET EACH CHANNEL TO 50mA IDLE(25mA PER TUBE)
800-854-2235
www.carvin.com
MADE
AUS
IN THE
SERIAL NUMBER
120VAC 60Hz
720VA INTERNAL FUSE
BRIDGING:
USE CH 1 OUTPUTS AND VOLUME CONTROL WHEN IN BRIDGE MODE
SET IMPEDANCE SWITCH OF EACH CHANNEL AS FOLLOWS:
8ΩΩΩΩ SPKR. - BOTH SWITCHES SET TO 4 ΩΩ
ΩΩ
16ΩΩΩΩ SPKR. - BOTH SWITCHES SET TO 8 ΩΩ
ΩΩ
Tube Power Amplifier
TS100
FRONT & REAR PANEL CONTROLS
WARNING
This product produces high
sound pressure levels that
could damage your hearing.
Use with caution.
FRONT PANEL
1. POWER
Turns on power to the unit.
2. STAND-BY
Turns on high voltage to the tubes. Usually, this switch should be off when the
amp is initially powered on until the tube filaments warm up (30 seconds, or
more). The amplifier should be switched to stand-by whenever the amp will not
be used for a short amount of time (like a set break) to increase tube life.
3. VOLUME
Controls the amount of signal sent to the power amp, which controls the output
level. Start with this control all the way down. Make sure the preamplifier is
connected and turned on and it’s level turned up. Bring the amplifier volume up
to the desired loudness. Experimentation will be needed to get the correct volume
balance between the preamplifier output and the amplifier output level. The amplifier should be turned up at least one half with the knob indicator lines running
vertical. Note: When the amp is in bridge mode, Channel 1 will be the master
volume control - Channel 2 volume will not function.
4. PRESENCE
Controls the amount of clarity or crispness in the 6kHz range. When this control is all the way down, the frequency response will essentially be flat. Bringing
this control up will create a "bump" in the upper frequencies. Note: In bridge
mode, track both Channel 1 and 2 presence knobs to the same position.
5. POWER LED
The blue LED indicates that the power supply has been turned on.
REAR PANEL
6. AC POWER AND FUSE
The detachable AC power cord is designed to operate with one type of voltage.
Check the rear label above the AC connector for the proper voltage. Make sure
the AC cord is securely inserted. If not, the power amp could become intermittent. Plug the AC cord into a grounded 3-prong power source. No attempt should
ever be made to defeat, or use the amp without the ground connected. The fuse
is internal to the unit. Replace only with the same type and rating.
7. SPEAKER OUTPUT JACKS
Two 1/4" speaker output jacks are provided for each channel. Each pair of jacks
are wired in parallel. Set the impedance switch accordingly for each channel.
The total impedance for each channel should not be less than 4Ω. Note: when
in bridge mode, only Channel 1 output jacks will work and the impedance switch
for each channel must set to half of the total speaker load impedance.
8. IMPEDANCE SELECTION SWITCH
Use the impedance switch to match the speaker load to the output transformers.
This switch should be set to the equivalent load connected to the speaker outputs of each channel or loss of output power will result. The speaker output jacks
are in parallel so if two 8Ω speakers are connected the total impedance would be
4Ω for that channel. Likewise if two 16Ω speakers are used, then move the impedance switch to 8Ω.
Note: when in the bridge mode, the impedance switch for each channel must
be set to one half the total load impedance. This means for two 16Ω or one 8Ω
speaker, set each channel to 4Ω. If you are using one 16Ω speaker, then set each
channel to 8Ω. The minimum impedance for the TS100 in bridged mode is 8Ω.
9. BRIDGE/STEREO SWITCH
For mono 100W output, set this switch to "BRIDGE". If using the bridge mode,
use the speaker outputs from Channel 1 only and use the Channel 1 volume control. If stereo operation is desired, set to "STEREO" mode. In this mode, both
channels operate as separate 50W amplifiers and each channel’s controls can
be adjusted independently. Make sure the impedance switch is properly selected
for each channel.
10. GROUND LIFT SWITCH
Many times amplifiers and preamps are connected in such a manner as to cause
a grounded loop with the inputs which results in audible hum. To activate, press
this switch in to lift the ground. If the hum has not been reduced, then try installing
a Carvin MTF55 “Ground lifter” between the amplifier input and the signal.
11. PARALLEL INPUTS SWITCH
Pressing this switch in will split the signal that is plugged into the Channel 1
input to both Channel inputs. Channel 2 input will no longer function when this
switch is activated.
12. CHANNEL INPUTS
A 1/4" unbalanced jack is used to deliver signal to each of the amplifiers channels. If it is desired to use the amplifier for home audio, an RCA to 1/4" adapter
(Carvin #AD66) will most likely be needed. The amplifier can accept a wide range
of signal levels.
1
2
3
4
4
35
7
10
12
8
9
11
6
MIDI
FOOTSWITCH
FS22
EFFECTS
LOOP
SEND
RETURN
L
R
OUTPUT 1
CABINET VOICED
L
R
OUTPUT 2
ALTERNATE
INPUT
R
L
(MONO)
PHONES
MADE
AUS
INTHE
INTERNAL
FUSE
125VA
90-250 VAC
50-60HZ
SERIAL NUMBER
x x x x x x
THRUIN
+4 +4
TN100
GND
LIFT
Switch to STEREO position
PARALLEL switch should be OUT
STEREO SETUP
Set each IMPEDANCE switch to match each speaker cabinet
MIDI
FOOTSWITCH
FS22
EFFECTS
LOOP
SEND
RETURN
L
R
OUTPUT 1
CABINET VOICED
L
R
OUTPUT 2
ALTERNATE
INPUT
R
L
(MONO)
PHONES
MADE
AUS
INTHE
INTERNAL
FUSE
125VA
90-250 VAC
50-60HZ
SERIAL NUMBER
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THRUIN
+4 +4
TN100
GND
LIFT
Switch to BRIDGE position
PARALLEL switch can be IN or OUT
MONO SETUP
Set each IMPEDANCE switch to
HALF of total speaker impedance
(Note: If a mono source is used, use CH 1
input and switch PARALLEL switch IN)
POWER TUBE BIASING
(Note: Biasing should be left to a qualified technician due to the fact that lethal
voltages near 500 volts are present inside the amplifier).
The TS100 can be set up to use either EL34’s or 5881’s (6L6GC) in each
channel. If different tube type are used in each channel, the amp should only
be used in STEREO mode
Inside the amplifier, on the component side of the power tube printed circuit card, are switches to select the tube type for each channel. Above those
switches are markings that indicate the different tube types. Bias potentiometers
are also near those switches for fine-tuning. Each side of the amplifier must
be biased with ALL four power tubes installed.
a) Remove from the printed circuit board the red wires connecting from the
output transformers to QC2 and QC16.
b) Two milliamp meters will be needed. Insert a milliamp meter in series
with each of the red wires to the printed circuit board. Current can now be
measured through both of the output transformers while no input signal is
present. Make sure the leads don’t touch anything such as the chassis, each
other, or you- VERY HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT!
d) Make sure the bias select switch is in the correct position for the tube
type and the meters are set to “mA” or milliamps.
e) Power up the amplifier – switch the stand-by switch on. Adjust the bias
pots accordingly to obtain a 50mA reading on each of the milliamp meters.
Leave the amp on for a few minutes making sure the readings don’t change.
Turn the amp off, leaving the standby switch on and let the residual high voltage bleed down. Remove the milliamp meters from the series connection
and re-attach the red wires directly to QC2 and QC16 again. The amp is now
correctly biased. CAUTION: The power supply capacitors will remain
"charged" for a period of time after the amp has been turned off with voltages near 500 volts.
(If only volt meters are available, an alternate method of biasing can be used
by substituting 1Ω, 1/2 watt resistors where the milliamp meters would be
as described above. The voltage across each resistor should read 50mV
corresponding to 50mA. The rest of the procedure outlined above is the same.)
STEREO SETUP
MONO SETUP
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