Crate Profiler5 User Manual

MODEL 5

Compact Stereo Guitar Amplifier

with DSP and 11 Amp Profiles

Owner’s Manual

Profiler Model 5 Compact Stereo Guitar Amplifier with DSP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Profile Tracking ........................................................ 4

The Top Panel ..........................................................5

The Rear Panel ........................................................ 6

The DSP Section ...................................................... 7

Installing Tracktion ................................................... 9

System Block Diagram ...........................................10

Profiler Model 5 Technical Specifications ................. 12

Service Information ................................................ 12

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT OPEN

PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO. NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS.

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO

NO ABRA

ATTENTION

RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.

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DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR

PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3” (75mm) OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.

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DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.

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CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS.

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ONLY CONNECT AC ADAPTER TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND

COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE APPARATUS.

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PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.

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UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

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ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE

OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY.

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

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SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND

PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.

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WARNING: WHEN USING THE AC ADAPTER, CONNECT TO AN OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRIC CODES HAVING THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY IDENTIFIED ON THE AC ADAPTER. THE OUTLET MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DISCONNECT THE UNIT IF A FAULT SHOULD ARISE WHILE IN USE. THIS UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED WHEN NOT IN USE.

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:

EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:

EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:

"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"

“VOLTAJE PELIGROSO” "DANGER HAUTE TENSION"

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

“ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.” "REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"

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Introduction

Profiler Model 5 Compact Stereo Guitar Amplifier with DSP

Congratulations!

stereo guitar amplifier with advanced digital signal processing (DSP) and 11 classic amp profiles. This portable amplifier has guitar strap pegs on each side for hands-free transport, and a battery compartment for operating when AC power isn’t available.

This rugged amplifier combines outstanding features with serious clean and distorted sounds. Digital Reverb, Delay, and Effects provide you with a wide variety of stereo sounds. Crate’s unique Profile Tracking feature automatically stores your DSP settings for each profile to memory. As you switch from one profile to another, the last DSP settings for the selected profile are instantly recalled. A rear panel 1/8" stereo audio input jack allows you to play along with your CD player, MP3 player, or iPod. There is also a headphone output for private listening, and a jack for connecting the supplied AC adapter whenever AC power is available.

The Profiler Model 5 also includes a CD with Tracktion, Mackie’s powerful audio and MIDI sequencing software for digital recording on a PC or Mac. Simply connect the USB port on the Profiler Model 5 to your computer and record your music into Tracktion (or any other DAW software application).

Like all Crate products, your Profiler Model 5 amplifier is designed by musicians and built using only the best components. Extensive testing confirms that this amplifier is the absolute best it can be. In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly urge you to read this manual before you begin playing.

You are now the proud owner of the Crate Profiler Model 5 compact five-watt

And thank you for choosing Crate.

Here are some of the features packed into your new Profiler Model 5 Stereo Combo Amplifier:

• 5 watts rms power output

• 2 x 4" speakers

• 11 digitally controlled analog classic amp profiles

• Proprietary “Tone” EQ control

• Stereo DSP Effects including Delay, Modulation Effects, and Reverb sections

• Audio Input

• Headphone Output

• USB Port

• AC Adapter or battery-powered

• Tracktion software application included

Profiler Model 5 Compact Stereo Guitar Amplifier with DSP

Profile Tracking

Your Crate Profiler Model 5 gives you the power of Profile Tracking. Once you select a DSP setting for each profile, Profile Tracking stores the settings to memory whenever you change profiles. When you go back to that profile, Profile Tracking recalls those DSP settings automatically, without changing the DSP controls!

For example:

• Select a Clean profile. Set the Effects control to “Flanger,” the Delay control to “Multi,” and adjust the Reverb control to your preference.

• Select a Medium Gain profile. Set the Effects control to “Chorus,” the Delay control to “Single,” and readjust the Reverb control to a different setting. (The DSP settings for the Clean profile are now saved to memory.)

• Select a High Gain profile. Set the Effects control to “Phaser,” the Delay control to another “Multi” setting, and readjust the Reverb control once again. (The DSP settings for the Medium Gain profile are now saved to memory.)

• Reselect the first Clean profile. (The DSP settings for the High Gain profile are now saved to memory.)

When you reselected the Clean profile, the DSP settings previously stored in memory were automatically recalled. Switch to the Medium Gain profile and the DSP settings you just stored are still there. You can change the DSP settings at any time. Once you set the DSP and select another profile, Profile Tracking stores the settings for you. Even when the amplifier is turned off, the DSP settings are stored and recalled the next time you turn it on. That’s the power of Profile Tracking!

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