thomann CG-10X User Manual

CG-10X

guitar combo

user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.thomann.de

12.07.2016, ID: 115432

Table of contents

Table of contents

1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6

3 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 10

4 Components and functions................................................................................................................ 16

5 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 23

6 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 24

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General notes

1 General notes

This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure
that they also receive this manual.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.

Symbols and signal words

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This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.

Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an

immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.

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Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – high-voltage.

Warning – danger zone.

General notes

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Safety instructions

2 Safety instructions

Intended use

Safety

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Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐
ating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property
damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.

This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

DANGER!
Danger for children

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!

Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!

Never let children unattended use electrical devices.

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Safety instructions

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside

Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never
remove any covers.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit

Always use proper ready-made insulated two-wire mains cabling (power cord).
Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric
shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
Risk of fire

Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near
any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.

NOTICE!
Operating conditions

This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
Power supply

Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches
the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual
current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and
possibly injure the user.

Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

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Installation and starting up

3 Installation and starting up

Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.

Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high­quality cables for all connections.

Energy-saving mode

1/4" TS sockets for guitar and
microphone input

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When the amplifier receives no signal for 15 minutes via the instrument input, it switches to
standby mode. When it receives a signal again via the instrument input, it automatically
switches back to normal mode.

Drawing and descriptions explain the pin assignment of a 1/4" TS phone jack to be used
(mono).

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1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding

Installation and starting up

1/4" TRS sockets for head‐
phones output and AUX input

1/8" TRS socket for MP3 player

Drawing and descriptions explain the pin assignment of a 1/4" TRS phone jack to be used
(stereo).

1 Right channel signal
2 Left channel signal
3 Ground, shielding

Drawing and descriptions explain the pin assignment of a 1/8" TRS phone jack to be used
(stereo).

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1 Right channel signal
2 Left channel signal
3 Ground, shielding

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Mounting the carrying handle

Installation and starting up

Loosen the nuts on the ends of the supplied bracket until a gap is visible.

Insert the ends of the bracket into the respective openings (21) on the top of the unit.

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Fix the bracket into the two openings by sliding the bracket in a straight forward direction.

Tighten the nuts firmly at the bracket ends.

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Bracket as a setup aid

Installation and starting up

The supplied bracket can also be fixed into the prepared openings on the bottom or the back
of the device in order to use it as stage monitor.

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Components and functions

4 Components and functions

Rear panel

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Components and functions

1 POWER

Mains switch to turn the unit on and off.

2 Mains cable.
3 [STANDBY]

Push button to[enable]or[disable]the energy saving mode.
If the power is on and there is no signal input at the [INPUT] jack for 15 minutes, the device will automatically enter

standby mode. As soon as the [INPUT] jack receives a instrument signal, the device switches back to normal mode.
LED [ACTIVE]
Power indicator. This LED lights up continuously in normal operation and turns off when the device – on activated

power save mode – switches to standby mode.
LED [STANDBY]
Standby operation. This LED lights up when the device – on activated power save mode – switches to standby mode

and turns off when the device is switched back to normal operation.

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Components and functions

4 PHONES

1/4" TRS phone socket (stereo) to connect headphones. Plugging in headphones will disconnect the internal speaker.
To avoid disturbing noises, turn the volume control (‘VOLUME’, 20) all the way down before plugging the head‐

phones in or out.

5 AUX IN

1/4" TRS phone socket (stereo) as additional input for line level signals, e.g. for the connection of a CD player or E­drums.

6 MP3

1/8" TRS phone socket (stereo) as additional input for line level signals, e.g. for the connection of a MP3 player.

7 MIC IN

1/4" TS phone socket (mono) for the connection of a microphone.

8 MIC VOL

Microphone level control.

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Topside

Components and functions

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Components and functions

9 INPUT

1/4" TS phone socket (mono) to connect your guitar.

10 CH A

This LED indicates that channel A (clean) is active.

11 SELECT

Channel switch. Channel A = clean, channel B = distortion.

12 CH B

This LED indicates that channel B (distortion) is active. In this case the controls ‘GAIN’, ‘LEVEL’, ‘CHORUS’, and ‘DELAY’
are operative.

13 BASS

Use this control to increase or decrease the low frequencies by ±15 dB.

14 MIDDLE

Use this control to increase or decrease the mid frequencies by ±15 dB.

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Components and functions

15 MID FREQ

This control sets the centre frequency for the midrange control (13), sweepable from 200 Hz to 5 kHz.

16 TREBLE

Use this control to increase or decrease the high frequencies by ±15 dB.

17 DELAY

This control sets the delay time for the delay effect. In position ‘OFF’ the delay effect is switched off.

18 CHORUS

This control adjusts the chorus effect. In position ‘OFF’ the chorus effect is switched off.

19 LEVEL

Volume control for channel B.

20 GAIN

Gain control to set the desired distortion level in channel B.

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Components and functions

21 VOLUME

Volume control for channel A

22 Topside openings for mounting the supplied bracket as a carrying handle.

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5 Technical specifications

Technical specifications

Output power
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Input impedance
Input sensitivity
Guitar – 30 dBv (channel A)

Microphone – 40 dBv

AUX, MP3 – 10 dBv
Power supply voltage AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Dimensions (W × H × D ) 235 × 235 × 155 mm
Weight 3.4 kg

10 W (RMS) @ 4 Ω
100 Hz … 10 kHz
≥ 70 dB (channel A)
1 MΩ

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Protecting the environment

6 Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial

For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that

they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

Disposal of your old device

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste.

Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

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Notes

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Notes

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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de