Crate TX15 User Manual

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Crate TX15 User Manual

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CONGRATULATIONS!

You are now the proud owner of the Crate TX15 battery powered amplifier. At last, you can take your music with you and have great tone on the road. The TX15 is compact and portable, with two inputs and the incredible sound that has made Crate a household name among musicians.

Like all Crate products, your TX15 is designed by musicians and built using the finest components available. Each unit is rigorously tested by skilled technicians and musicians to ensure that your amplifier is the best it can be!

In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, please read this manual before you begin playing.

And Thank You for choosing CRATE.

CONTENTS:

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

Suggested Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

About the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO

NO ABRA

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS.

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

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

ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY.

THIS APPARATUS DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY AND REQUIRES SERVICE WITH ANY PHYSICAL DAMAGE FROM IMPACT OR ANY EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE.

SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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.

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:

"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"

EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:

= “VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”

EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:

"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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FEATURES:

Two input channels for connecting microphones (high and low Z) and instruments

CD input jacks for connecting a CD or tape player, rhythm machine or other background source

Headphones jack for listening in private

Internal rechargeable power supply provides a minimum of 8 hours normal playing time – fully recharges within 6 hours

Charger doubles as AC wall adapter to conserve battery

Two-color battery status LED: red indicates low battery, yellow indicates battery is okay

Tuned port cabinet for extended bass response, 8” woofer and 2” Piezo tweeter for full range sound with clear highs

Durable high-visibility safety yellow or low-profile black Tolex® covering

Rubber feet on three different sides for positioning as either a low angle monitor, high angle monitor or upright speaker (see below)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOW ANGLE MONITOR

HIGH ANGLE MONITOR

 

UPRIGHT SPEAKER

SUGGESTED SETUP:

LOW OR

HIGH Z MIC

 

TAPE PLAYER

 

DRUM MACHINE

 

OUT

OR OTHER

 

INSTRUMENT

 

 

L OUT

EFFECTS

R OUT

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

CD INPUT

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