Crate Amplifiers TB10 User Manual

Output Power Rating 15 watts THD 0.9% 20Hz - 20kHz Input Signal Level 150mV Input Impedance 600 ohms Speaker 8” 8 ohm 30 watt Input Power Requirements 120 VAC, 60Hz, 30VA

230VAC, 50Hz, 30VA

Cabinet Size and Weight 13-3/4” H x 12-1/2” W x 8-1/2” D, 17 lbs.

TB10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The TB10 is covered with a durable Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.

Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.

Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications

and information in this manual are subject to change without notice.

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User ’s Guide

TB10

Guitar Amplifier

TB10

Bass Amplifier

Block Diagram:

INPUT

VOLUME

EQUALIZATION

HIGH

AC POWER

COMPRESSOR

LOW

POWER SUPPLY

POWER LED

POWER SW

B+ B–

PREAMP

INPUT

POWER

AMP

SPEAKER

HEADPHONES

1. INPUT: Connect your bass here by means of a shielded instrument cable.

2. VOLUME: Use this control to adjust the overall output level of the amp.

3. HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency output level. Rotating the con-

trol counterclockwise reduces the high frequency output, rotating the control clockwise increases it.

4. LOW: Use this control to adjust the low frequency output level. Rotating the control counterclockwise reduces the low frequency output, rotating the control clockwise increases it.

5. COMPRESSOR: Use this control to adjust the amount of signal compression rotating the knob clockwise increases the effect. Compression is a dynamic sonic effect that smoothes the output level regardless of how hard or softly the strings are played. The compressor circuit will remove harshness without affecting the tone.

6. CD INPUT: Use these RCA jacks to connect an external source (such as a CD player, tape player or rhythm machine) to the amplifier. The signal at these jacks is summed into a mono signal which is sent to the internal power amp circuit. Use the external source’s output level control to adjust the signal for the proper mix with your instrument.

7. HEADPHONES: Use this jack to connect a pair of stereo headphones for private listening. The internal speaker is disconnected when this jack is used.

8. ON LED: This LED illuminates when the amplifier is on.

9. POWER SWITCH: Use this switch to turn the amplifier on (top of the switch

depressed) and off (bottom of the switch depressed).

10. AC LINE IN: (Rear panel, not shown) The grounded power cord should only be plugged into a grounded outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes and is compatible with the voltage, power, and frequency requirements stated on the rear label.

DO NOT attempt to defeat the safety ground connection.

Congratulations!

You are now the proud owner of the compact Crate TB10 Bass Amplifier. The TB10 features two bands of equalization, a variable Compressor, CD Input jacks, and a jack for headphones.

In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly urge you to go over the information contained in this user’s guide before you begin playing.

And thank you for choosing Crate.

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 UNITREQUIRES 3” (75mm) OF WELLVENTILATED 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.

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

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.

"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"

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS: EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS: EXPLICATION DESSYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:

"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" “VOLTAJE PELIGROSO” "DANGER HAUTE TENSION"

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.

TB10

Guitar Amplifier

TB10

Guitar Amplifier

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