Peavey TransChorus 210 User Manual

T RANSC HORUS 210
Operating Guide
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TransChorusª210
Congratulations on your purchase of the Peavey TransChorusª210. The TransChorusª210 combines PeaveyÕs patented TransTube¨tube emulation with the latest developments in chorus design. If you havenÕt played through a Peavey TransTube¨amp you are in for a real treat. Transtube¨technology produces a tone so similar to tubes that itÕs deceiving to even the most experienced ears. PeaveyÕs chorus amps have been top sellers for years, offering an array of chorus sounds varying from a slight hint to a heavy swirl.
Other features found on the TransChorusª210 are reverb, three distinct channels, stereo power amp, two sets of equalization, and PeaveyÕs T. Dynamics¨power amp circuitry. Pack all that into a compact 210 cabinet, and you have one very portable and versatile combo-amp capable of answer­ing various playing demands. We know you are anxious to start playing, so weÕve included a ÒQuick StartÓ section and a ÒRecommended SettingsÓ section. These are certain to get you on your way. However, it is important that you read the safety precautions first. Scan through this manual and locate these safety icons:
Each safety icon is followed by a warning. Read that warning carefully before continuing on. Once you have read all of the warnings, refer to the ÒQuick StartÓ section below if you so desire. It is recommended that you read this manual in its entirety to fully understand the functions of each feature.
Quick Start Ñ I just want to play!
The following section takes a Òjump in and get your feet wetÓ approach. If any part seems confusing, refer to the more detailed sections that follow.
Step 1. Insure that you have read and understand all safety warnings noted throughout the manual. It is imperative that you follow these precautions for the safety of yourself and your amp.
Step 2. With the amp turned off plug the power cord into the proper voltage supply indicated on the back of the unit near the cord retainer.
Step 3. Plug your guitar into either the High or Low Gain input and turn all knobs counter clockwise to their Ò0Ó position.
Step 4. Using the ÒRecommended SettingsÓ on page 7, find the type of tone that most closely resembles the tone you wish to obtain.
Step 5. Set the knobs on the front of the unit to match the setting you have selected.
Step 6. Plug your footswitch into the Remote Switch jack on the rear of the unit.
Step 7. Turn your guitar volume down and turn the amp on using the power switch on the back of the unit.
Step 8. Gradually turn the volume of your guitar all the way up or until you are comfortable with the level/tone.
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Step 9. Experiment with the footswitch to get familiar with how the three different channels are selected. Note: The Select button on the amp must be pressed (down position) in order for the footswitch to work.
Step 10. To adjust the overall level of each channel, use the Volume knob for the Clean channel and the Post Gain controls for the Crunch and Lead channels.
Step 11. To adjust the amount of distortion in the Crunch and Lead channels, use the Pre Gain knob. Turning the knob clockwise results in increased distortion.
Step 12. You should be able to play at this time. Push the various buttons to hear their effect on your tone. Vary the Reverb or Chorus Rate and Depth knobs to get a feel for their effect as well.
Most importantly....READ THE REST OF THIS MANUAL.
FRONT PANEL
Hi Gain Input (1)
Used for most electric guitars. It is 6 dB louder than the Low Gain input.
Low Gain (2)
Provided for instruments that have extremely high outputs, which can result in overdriving (distort­ing) the High Gain input. If both inputs are used simultaneously, the output levels are the same (both are low gain).
Clean Channel Volume (3)
Controls the output level of the Clean channel.
Bright Switch (4)
When activated (pressed in), this switch provides a 6 dB boost to the extreme high frequency portion of your signal.
Select Switch (5)
This switch selects between the Clean and Lead channels. The ÒinÓ position selects the Lead channel and the ÒoutÓ position selects the Clean. Channel selection may also be achieved by using the remote footswitch. The Select Switch must be in the ÒinÓ position for the footswitch to operate. Use of the footswitch will also allow you to select between the Crunch and Lead channels.
Low, Mid, and High EQ (6)
This section is a passive tone control for the clean channel. Adjusting these knobs clockwise will pass more low, mid, or high frequency content of the Clean channel to the internal power amps.
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Crunch Channel Pregain (7)
Controls the input level of the Crunch channel. Adjusting this control clockwise will increase the input level, thus increasing distortion.
Thrash Switch (8)
When activated (in), this switch attenuates a preset portion of the mid range resulting in a more ÒheavyÓ sound and an apparent increase in distortion.
Gain Switch (9)
When activated (in), this switch boosts the pregain of the Crunch channel resulting in increased dis­tortion. This effect is often used to get intentional feedback and increased sustain.
Post Gain (10)
Controls the output level of the Crunch channel. Adjusting this control clockwise will result in increased volume. The desired tone and distortion level should be obtained prior to adjusting this control for proper level. Consider this control the volume control for the Crunch channel.
Lead Channel Pregain (11)
Controls the input level of the Lead channel. Adjusting this control clockwise will increase the input level, thus increasing distortion.
Mid Boost Switch (12)
When activated (in), this switch boosts the mid frequencies. This effect is often desired when miking an amp that is producing distorted guitar signals. Selecting the Mid Boost will bring the signal up in the overall mix during lead passages.
Gain Switch (13)
When activated (in), this switch boosts the pregain of the Lead channel resulting in increased distor­tion. This effect is often used to get intentional feedback and increased sustain.
Post Gain (14)
Controls the output level of the Lead channel. Adjusting this control clockwise will result in increased volume. The desired tone and distortion level should be obtained prior to adjusting this control for proper level. Consider this control the volume control for the Lead channel.
Low, Mid, and High EQ (15)
This section is a passive tone control for the Crunch and Lead channels. Adjusting these knobs clockwise will pass more low, mid, or high frequency content of these to the internal power amps .
Reverb (16)
Adjusting this control clockwise will result in more reverb content in the output of the amp regardless of the channel. The reverb can be defeated completely by rotating the control counter clockwise.
Rate (17)
Adjusting this control clockwise will result in an increase in the sweep rate (frequency) of the chorus effect. The chorus can only be disabled from the footswitch.
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Depth (18)
Adjusting this control clockwise will result in an increase in the depth or intensity of the chorus effect. This control adjusts the amount of chorus you actually hear from the output of the amp.
T. Dynamics¨(19)
This control adjusts the usable power of the internal power amps from 10% (counter clockwise) to 100% (clockwise). Rotating this control clockwise will result in more available power. This effect is often set to lower levels in order for the power amp compression simulation to be more apparent, allowing you to overdrive the power amp at lower volume levels, achieving a tube power amp clipping/compression quality.
Power LED (20)
Illuminates when power is supplied to the amp. If this LED is lit, the amp is on.
REAR PANEL
Power Switch (21)
Placing this switch in the ÒONÓ position will result in power being supplied to the unit. The Power LED (20) will illuminate when the amp is on.
Stereo Headphone (22)
This 1/4Ó stereo output jack is designed to accommodate standard, stereo headphones. Plugging a set of headphones into this jack will disconnect the signal going to the power amplifiers of the unit, and no output can be heard from the unitÕs speakers. This feature provides an excellent practice tool.
Power Amp In (23)
These left and right mono 1/4" jacks provide an input to each of the power amplifiers. When used in conjunction with the Preamp Out jacks (24), a stereo effects loop is formed allowing the use of stereo delays and various effects.
Preamp Out (24)
These left and right mono 1/4" jacks provide an output from each of the preamps. When used in conjunction with the Power Amp In jacks (23), a stereo effects loop is formed allowing the use of stereo delays and various effects.
Remote Switch (25)
This jack is provided for the connection of the supplied footswitch. The footswitch is a multi-function type allowing you to select Clean, Crunch, or Lead and to defeat the Chorus effects. To use the footswitch ensure that the footswitch plug is inserted fully into the jack and that the Select switch is pressed in (down position) on the front panel.
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AC LINE CORDÑ120 V PRODUCTS ONLY (26)
For you safety, we have incorporated a three-wire line (mains) cable with proper grounding
facilities. It is not advisable to remove the ground pin under any circumstances. If it is necessary to use the equipment without proper grounding facilities, suitable grounding adapters should be used. Less noise and greatly reduced shock hazard exists when the unit is operated with the proper grounded receptacles.
NOTE: FOR UK ONLY
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
¥ The wire which is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal which is
marked by the letter E, or by the earth symbol, or colored green or green and yellow.
¥ The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N, or the color black.
¥ The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L, or the color red.
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RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
MODERATE
DISTORTION
METAL
To Taste
In
Out
LEAD
BLUES
In
In
BLUES
RHYTHM
In
Out
Out
Out
To Taste
JAZZ
LEAD
JAZZ
RHYTHM
In
Out
In
Out
To Taste
CLEAN
JAZZ
CLEAN
BLUES
In
In
To Taste
Out
In
CLEAN
In
In
To Taste
(ALL MEASUREMENTS @ 120 V AC, 60HZ)
POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION
RATED OUTPUT POWER:
Power specs measured with T. Dynamics @ 100% (5% THD, 1 kHz, 120 V AC) 50 W RMS per channel, into 8 ohms
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
Stereo mode into 8 ohm, power amp inputs
-3 dB, +2 dB, 70 Hz to 20 kHz, @ 45 W RMS into 8 ohms
HUM AND NOISE:
Unweighted, 20 Hz to 22 kHz Greater than 90 dB, both channels
POWER CONSUMPTION:
Domestic Model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 2.5A, 300 W Export Model: 220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 300 W
PREAMP SECTION
(The following specs are measured @ 1 kHz with the controls preset as follows:)
Push Bright, off (out) Channel Select Clean (out) Low and High @ 10 Mid @ 0 Crunch Pre and Post Gain @ 10 Gain and Thrash, off (out) Lead Pre and Post Gain @ 10 Gain and Mid Boost, off (out) Normal levels are with normal volume @ 5 Minimum levels are with clean volume @ 10
PREAMP HIGH GAIN INPUT:
Impedance: High-Z, 1 M ohm Nominal Input Level: -12 dBV, 250 mV RMS Minimum Input Level: -22 dBV, 79 mV RMS Maximum Input level: 0 dBV, 1 V RMS
PREAMP LOW GAIN INPUT:
Impedance: High-Z, 44 k ohms Nominal Input Level: -6 dBV, 500 mV RMS Minimum Input Level: -16 dBV, 158 mV RMS Maximum Input level: 6 dBV, 2 V RMS
PREAMP OUTPUT:
Load Impedance: 300 ohm or greater Nominal Output Level: 0 dBV, 1 V RMS
POWER AMP INPUT:
Impedance: High-Z, 30 k ohms Designed Input Level: 0 dBV, 1 V RMS
(Switching jack provides preamp output to power amp input connection when not used.)
SYSTEM HUM AND NOISE @ NOMINAL INPUT LEVEL
UNWEIGHTED, 20 Hz to 22 kHz
Greater than 75 dB, below rated power
EQUALIZATION:
Special low, mid and high passive type EQ Push Bright: +4 dBV @ 2 kHz, (Clean channel) Push Thrash: -6 dBV notch 1 kHz, (Crunch channel) Push Mid boost: +3 dBV band pass 1 kHz, (Lead channel) Push Gain: Increase gain both Lead and Crunch channels
EXTERNAL FOOT SWITCH FUNCTIONS:
Lead/Crunch: Selects lead or crunch channel. Bypass/Clean: Lead and Crunch channel defeat (channel switch ÒINÓ) Select/Chorus: Defeat Chorus
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT (H x W x D):
18.5" x 23.375" x 11.375" 47cm x 10.60cm x 29cm
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TRANSCHORUSª210 SPECIFICATIONS
EQUALIZATION
TransChorus
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210 BLOCK DIAGRAM
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STEREO
CHORUS
LEVEL
DEPTH
REVERB
FOOT
SWITCH
RATE
PREGAIN
PREGAIN
OUT
HIGHMIDLOW
AMP IN
PREGAIN
OUT
PREGAIN
AMP IN
TONE
VOLUME
CLEAN
HIMIDLO
CLEAN
PUSH
BRIGHT
PUSH
MID
BOOST
POST
HIGH
GAIN AMP
LEAD
SWITCH
LOGIC
SWITCH LOGIC
CLEAN/ULTRA
LEAD
PREGAIN
LEAD
PUSH
BRIGHT
LEAD
FOOT
PUSH
CHANNEL
SWITCH
FOOT
SWITCH
POST
PUSH
PREGAIN
CRUNCH
CRUNCH
THRASH
PREGAIN
POWER
AMP
SPEAKER
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T. DYNAMICS
POWER
AMP
SPEAKER
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T. DYNAMICS
1st
GAIN STAGE
INPUTS
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