Carvin TS100 Owner's Manual

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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.

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