First Act M2A-110 User Manual

M2A110.M.06

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EARTHING CONNECTION.
THE APPARATUS SHALL BE CONNECTED TO MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE

SOCKET COMPLETELY.
MAINS COMPLETELY, THE MAINS PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS
ABLE DURING INTENTED USE. IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE APPARATUS FROM THE
MAINS PLUG IS USED AS DISCONNECT DEVICE AND IT SHOULD REMAIN READILY OPER-

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

CAUSE HEARING LOSS.
WARNING: EXCESSIVE SOUND PRESSURE FROM EARPHONES AND HEADPHONES CAN

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING)
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENED TO ALERT THE

CONSISTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO
IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS

INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

THE LIGHTENIING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOLS, WITH AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE

DO NOT OPEN

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION

apparatus.
tacles, and the point where they exit from the
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recep-

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
ing type has two blades and a third grounding
blades with one wider than the other. A ground­ or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
be placed on the appartus.

naked flame sources such as lighted candles should
tus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. No
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara-

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
instructions.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
paratus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the ap­ cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
Servicing is required when the apparatus has

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
or when unused for long periods of time.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

12.
the manufacturer.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by

a minimum distance of 10cm around the appartus.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings, maintaining

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

vases, should be placed on apparatus.

or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as

5. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping

4. Follow all instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

2. Keep these instructions.

1. Read these instructions.

the risk of electric shock.

Follow these basic precautionary measures to ensure a longer life for your amplifier, and to reduce

Please read carefully before operating your amplier:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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BACKPLATE

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1. INPUT JACK

Connect instrument cable here (

2. MASTER VOLUME

Controls the total output level of amplifier.

3. GAIN

Controls the input level. Increasing gain
adds distortion, or an overdriven rock tone;
decreasing gain produces a cleaner sound.
Gain knob is functional when Overdrive
button is engaged.

4. OVERDRIVE ON/OFF SWITCH

ON selects the Overdrive (distortion) channel,
OFF selects the Clean channel. The GAIN

knob interacts with the overdrive button,
allowing the user to add the desired amount
of distortion.

5. LED

Indicates power on/off.

6. TREBLE

Adjusts high frequency output.

1

/4 inch jack).

SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power:

10 watts RMS

Frequency Range:

40 Hz ~ 8 kHz

Speaker:

6.5" / 25W / 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity:

26 mV

Power Supply:

Detachable,
UL-approved

power cable

7. MIDDLE

Adjusts middle frequency output.

8. BASS

Adjusts low frequency output.

9. POWER

On/off switch.

10. PHONES

Connects to stereo headphones, which cancels
speaker output.

11. AUDIO IN

Input jack for external audio device such as
CD, MP3, or cassette player (device should
have its own volume control).

12. POWER INPUT / FUSE COMPARTMENT

Connection for power cable. Use only the
power cable supplied with this amplifier.
See instructions below for replacing the fuse.

Dimensions: (LxWxH)

12" x 7.4" x 12"

Weight:

12 lbs.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

REPLACING THE FUSE

The fuse compartment contains an active fuse.
The fuse protects against power surges. If your
amplifier does not power up as usual, this fuse
may need to be replaced.

If the fuse fails:

1. Turn the amplifier power off.

2. Unplug the amplifier.

3. Detach the power cord and set aside.

4. Carefully insert a flathead screwdriver to
open the fuse compartment. Be careful not
to break the fuse inside.

5. Remove the blown fuse from the inner
(active) slot.

6. Replace with a 250V, 500mA fuse.

7. Close the fuse compartment.

8. Discard the blown fuse.

Note: If you replace the fuse and the amplifier
still does not power up, have the unit checked by
a qualified repairperson.

REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME

CAUTION

USING ANOTHER TYPE IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

TYPE 250V, 500mA FUSE.

Open the fuse compartment.

ACTIVE FUSE

Remove the blown fuse from the inner (active)
slot.