Carvin X-AMP User Manual

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CARVIN

X-AMP

Tube Guitar Amplifiers

OPERATION MANUAL

Manual 96-00100

Revision 2.0

Dec 1990

Covers the Following Models

X-50B, X-100B

X60, XT112, XV112, XV212

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CONTENTS

Section Description Page

1 Your New X-AMP

Table of Contents 1-1
Receiving Inspection 1-2
For the New Owner 1-3

2 Quick Start Up

Quick Start Up 2-1

3 Detail Control Descriptions

Front Controls 3-1
Rear Controls 3-2

4 Understanding the X-Amp

How to Set Your X-Amp 4-1
The X-AMP Design 4-2

5 Specifications

Specifications 5-1

6 Service and Technical Information

Trouble Shooting 6-1
Schematic Diagrams 6

7 Warranty Information

Warranty and Service Information 7-1

Receiving Inspection

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

SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have t o reship your amp, always
use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possible protection for your unit 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 servicing of your unit. Always check your invoice
against the items you have received.

SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, it may be that they were shipped separately. Please
allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring. If you determine (after allowing an
appropriate amount of time) you have not received all the items you ordered, please call CARVIN.

For the New Owner

Congratulations on your selection of CARVlN products: “The Professional's Choice.” Your new X-Amp
demonstrates CARVIN's commitment to producing the highest quality & most sophisticated engineering in the
guitar industry today. Its wide acceptance and use by industry professionals illustrates the basis for CARVIN's
recognition as “The Professional's Choice.”

Since their conception, the X-Amps have offered advantages for the guitar player in both performance and
features. Whether you purchased a single 12" Combo amp or double 4-12 Stack you will find powerful
solutions for your lead guitar requirements.

The Carvin X-Amps are the apex of advanced guitar amps. Every aspect of their design is specifically targeted t o
the needs of critical guitar players. The X-Amps' vacuum tube circuit has a rich sustaining overdrive leading
outstanding performers and recording artist to endorse the X-Amp. As one of the first remotely switched two
channel guitar amps, the X-Amp has helped establish channel switching as an industry standard.

Professionalism can only be measured b y the results people achieve through their effort and knowledge. It i s
not something that automatically happens when buying a new or more sophisticated product. Rather, it's what
you do with the equipment and how well you do it that ultimately makes the point. We are certain your new X­Amp will deliver the performance necessary for you to achieve solid results, and ultimately attain a high degree
of professional gain and enjoyment.

To compliment your new amp and help you acquire that knowledge, we've included this manual. All of the
information you need to be up and running is right here! You'll find using this manual easy and convenient.
We've attempted to present the technical aspects of your new X-Amp accurately and in “plain English”. But, if
you have any questions that are not answered here, please call us on our toll free number. Our sales staff is well
versed in the technical aspects of our products and are waiting to assist you with any questions you may have.
We wish to ensure your complete satisfaction and enjoyment with your new X-Amp.

If you would like to comment on features or performance of your new X-Amp, please feel free to contact us .
Comments from our customers help us improve and further develop our products and our business. We
sincerely welcome any comments or ideas you may have.

Please send in the warranty card. It will allow us to better understand how you are using our equipment while
keeping a ready reference for our files. Sending in the warranty card also helps us to mail out literature and
information that may be of interest to you as a professional musician. Let us know where you are so we can
keep in touch!

In this manual there are plenty of diagrams and descriptions to aid you in understanding your new X-Amp . So,
with this manual in hand you hold the key to proper operation of your new X-Amp, and to achieve truly
professional results.

May you have many years of enjoyment, success, and fun with your new CARVIN X-Amp!