Crate Amplifiers GX-2200H, GX-900H User Manual

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Crate Amplifiers GX-2200H, GX-900H User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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GX-2200H

Guitar Amplifiers

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GX-900H/GX-2200H Guitar Amplifiers

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Congratulations!

You are now in possession of one of the finest sounding, hardest-hitting amplifiers you could ever hook your axe to, the Crate GX-900H or GX-2200H head units. Part of our exciting new Excalibur Series, these amplifiers share the spotlight with no one. Except you.

Like all Crate products, your Excalibur guitar amplifier is Musician Made in the U.S.A., using only the best components. Extensive hands-on evaluation by real-life musicians helped shape the design of this amplifier into what it is: a sonic powerhouse capable of producing incredible tones and volume levels you just can’t get from any stock amplifier in its class.

Extensive testing at many stages in its production, including a final “audition” by a skilled musician, insures you that your Excalibur amplifier is the best it can be. In order to get the best possible performance, please read this manual before you use the amplifier.

And thank you for choosing

Contents:

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Some Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . .back cover

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

ATTENTION

RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE

PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.

VORSICHT

ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR

NICHT OFFENEN

VORSICHT: ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT

DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN. INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM

BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN. DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM

WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN.

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR INJURY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER CORD; CONNECT ONLY TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: IF YOU USE AUDIO AMPLIFIERS PROFESSIONALLY OR IN WORK RELATED SITUATIONS AS AN EMPLOYEE, THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) HAS SPECIFIED REGULATIONS CONCERNING PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. PLEASE REFER TO THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS DOCUMENT 29CFR1910 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

EXPLANATION OF

"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"

= "DANGER HAUTE TENSION"

GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:

"GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG"

 

"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"

="REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"

"UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN"

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GX-900H/GX-2200H Guitar Amplifiers

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Introduction:

Crate’s new GX-900H and GX-2200H are feature-packed, professional-strength powerhouses which can deliver incredible sounds and outrageous volume levels. Rugged construction, reliable American craftsmanship and two solid state channels of pure, guitar power are some of trademarks the these new amplifiers: amplifiers good enough to wear the Excalibur badge.

The clean channel is smooth and pure, even at high volume levels. The distortion channel offers a wide range of sounds from slightly crunched to screaming mad, with two separate gain controls – it’s like getting a third channel free. Both channels feature separate reverb level controls and three bands of equalization for total tone control. The clean channel also sports a bright switch for added flexibility. The front-panel footswitch offers “remote control” of channel selection and the dual gain controls, and the rear-panel effects loop allows connection of your favorite effects with minimum noise and maximum performance.

The GX-900H is capable of pumping 90 watts of sonic bliss into loads as low as 2 ohms; the GX-2200H, 220 watts into 2 ohms. Be warned: Crate’s Excalibur amplifiers are about as serious a weapon as you can wield.

Features:

Here’s a quick overview of some of the GX-900H/GX-2200H’s features and controls. Additional information can be found on the pages indicated.

Solid state circuitry for reliable service and incredible tones.

Two completely separate channels with independent level, tone and reverb controls (page 4).

Two gain controls for the distortion channel, accessible by a front-panel switch or footswitch (page 4). (Consider it a “bonus” channel: three channels for the price of two!)

Footswitch control for channel selection and the distortion channel’s dual gains by using a two-button footswitch (such as Crate’s CFP-2) (page 4).

Effects loop for noiseless use of your favorite processors and effects (page 5).

Durable black Tolex covering and silver-colored logo and hardware for high cosmetic appeal and stage presence.

Musician made in the U.S.A.

Crate’s available, exclusive 5-year warranty (U.S. only - see your dealer in other areas for warranty details). Activate it by returning the enclosed survey card!

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