Crate Amplifiers V18-212, V18-112 User Manual
V18-112
V18
Tube Guitar Amplifier
with Reverb
-
212
Owner’s Manual
V18-112/V18-212 Tube Guitar Amplifier with Reverb
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..........................................................................3
The Front Panel ....................................................................4
The Rear Panel .....................................................................5
Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products ............6
A Brief History of Tubes ..................................................6
Tube Types and Usage ....................................................6
The Nature of Tubes: Why (and When) to Replace Them ....7
The Importance of Proper Biasing ....................................8
Survival Tips for Tube Amplifiers ......................................9
System Block Diagram ........................................................10
Service Information .............................................................11
Technical Specifications .......................................................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.
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.
•
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO 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.
• WARNING: THIS UNIT REQUIRES A SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRIC CODES HAVING THE
LINE SUPPLY VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY IDENTIFIED ON THE REAR OF THE UNIT. 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.
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.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:
EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:
2
"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"
Introduction
V18-112/V18-212 Tube Guitar Amplifier with Reverb
Congratulations!
amplifier. This combo amplifier packs a whole lot of vintage tube sound and classic spring
reverb into its compact cabinet, providing you with an amp that is portable and easy to operate, yet still produces incredible sounds!
The V-Series amps offer the versatility required for many different musical styles, and have the
unique tonal purity of a hot-rodded tube amp. The V18-112 and V18-212 are single-channel
amplifiers with gain and master volume controls, treble/mid/bass tone controls, and an internal spring reverb. They crank out 18 watts from a pair of EL84 tubes into either one (V18-112)
or two (V18-212) internal speakers.
Like all Crate products, your V18 amplifier is designed by musicians and built using only the
best components. Each amplifier is tested to confirm that it meets our specifications, and we
believe that this amplifier is the absolute best that it can be.
In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, please read this manual before you begin
playing.
Here are some of the features packed into your new V18 Combo Amplifier:
• Two EL84 power vacuum tubes for smooth overdrive sound
You are now the proud owner of a Crate V18-112 or V18-212 tube guitar
And thank you for choosing Crate.
• 18 watts rms power output
• V18-112: 1 x 12" ceramic speaker
V18-212: 2 x 12" ceramic speakers
• Line output for connecting to a mixer or recorder
• 3-band EQ
• Reverb control
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The Front Panel
V18-112/V18-212 Tube Guitar Amplifier with Reverb
INPUT
GAIN TREBLELEVEL BASS REVERBMIDDLE
456
3
2
1
010
456
3
7
2
8
9
1
010
456
3
7
2
8
9
1
010
3
7
2
8
9
1
1 2 3 4 6 7 8 95 10
1. INPUT: Use this jack to connect your
guitar to the amplifier using a shielded
instrument cable.
2. GAIN: Use this to adjust the gain for
the channel’s Overdrive. With the control
turned counter-clockwise, the gain is
low and very little distortion is present.
As you rotate it clockwise, the gain
increases, producing more overdrive
distortion, and a higher output volume
level.
3. LEVEL: Use this to adjust the overall
output level.
4.
TREBLE: Use this to adjust the output
level of the high frequencies. The adjustment range is 12 dB at 6 kHz.
5. MIDDLE: Use this to adjust the output
level of the mid frequencies. The adjustment range is 10 dB at 1 kHz.
6. BASS: Use this to adjust the output
level of the low frequencies. The adjustment range is 8 dB at 150 Hz.
456
010
456
3
7
2
8
9
1
010
456
3
2
1
010
7
8
9
7
8
9
ONON
POWERSTANDBY
7. REVERB: Use this to adjust the amount
of reverb. Fully counter-clockwise is
“dry” (no reverb). Rotate clockwise to
increase the amount of reverb.
8. LAMP: This illuminates when the amplifier is turned on.
9. ON/STANDBY Switch: Use this switch
to activate the amplifier after the On/Off
switch (14) is turned on.
Always turn this switch OFF first, and
ON last! Turn the On/Off switch (10) on
at least 30 seconds before turning on
the standby switch.
During short breaks, you should turn
this switch off, and leave the On/Off
switch on. This will help prolong the life
of the amplifier tubes.
10. ON/OFF SWITCH: Use this switch to
turn the amplifier on and off.
Always turn this switch ON first and OFF
last! Turn the Standby switch (9) on at
least 30 seconds after turning on the
On/Off switch.
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