Vox AC10C1 Owner`s Manual [en, fr, de, es]

AC10C1

GUITAR AMPLIFIER

Owner’s Manual

Manuel d’utilisation

Bedienungsanleitung

Manual de Usuario

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to drip-

ping or splashing and that no objects lled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor­dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including am­pliers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the pro-

vided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electri­cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (for USA and
Canada)

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the man­ufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

• Turning off the power switch does not completely isolate
this product from the power line so remove the plug from
the socket if not using it for extended periods of time.

• Install this product near the wall socket and keep the
power plug easily accessible.

• WARNING—This apparatus shall be connected to a
mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servic-

ing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the ap­paratus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois­ture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• Do not install this equipment on the far position from wall
outlet and/or convenience receptacle.

• Do not install this equipment in a conned space such as
a box for the conveyance or similar unit.

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head­phones can cause hearing loss.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous volt
age” within the product’s enclosure that may be of

ient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

sufc

shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral trian­gle is intended to alert the user to the presence of

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tant operating and maintenance (servicing)

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instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.

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THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip
ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

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talled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

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harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must use

those included items.

Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Notice regarding disposal (EU only)

When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is displayed on

the product, owner ’s manual, battery, or battery package,
it signies that when you wish to dispose of this product,
manual, package or battery you must do so in an approved
manner. Do not discard this product, manual, package or

battery along with ordinary household waste. Disposing in
the correct manner will prevent harm to human health and

potential damage to the environment. Since the correct method of

disposal will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in your

locality, please contact your local administrative body for details. If
the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount,

a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled bin”
symbol on the battery or battery package.

* All product names and company names are the trademarks or regis

tered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Owner’s Manual

INTRODUCTION

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Congratulations on your purchase of the VOX Custom Series AC10C1 Guitar Amplier.

This amp is the culmination of over 50 years of manufacturing expertise and high quality guitar
amplier design. We have been through our history books and re-imagined an old classic for the

modern player.

We’re condent you will nd these improvements extremely useful and that your new amplier
will give you many hours of tonal pleasure. Your AC10C1 is equipped with a number of modern
features and conveniences, including a master volume, Celestion VX10 speaker and custom

VOX reverb to name a few. Please read this manual carefully so that you can familiarize yourself
with them.

The AC10C1 is now a streamlined, single channel design with more than enough exibility to
satisfy your tonal desires and playing requirements.

FRONT PANEL LAYOUT

1. MAINS Indicator This will tell you if your amp is on or off!

2. MAINS Power switch

This is the ON/OFF switch for the power to the amplier. Please ensure
the amplier is switched off and unplugged before being moved.

3. VOLUME Control This controls the overall VOLUME of your amplier. Cleaner sounds can

be achieved by lowering the GAIN and raising the VOLUME. Setting the
VOLUME lower and the GAIN higher will give you a fatter, more distorted
tone at a lower volume. As with all the controls of this amplier, please
experiment with different congurations to nd the tones that t your guitar

and playing style.

4. REVERB Control This controls the level of reverb in your sound. Ranging from subtle ambi-

ence to a spacious swell, the new Custom VOX reverb adds great sonic

depth to your tone.

5. TREBLE Control This controls the high frequencies in your sound—from soft and round

when turned down (counter clockwise) to bright and cutting when cranked
(clockwise) and all points in-between.

6. BASS Control This controls the low frequencies in your sound—from thin and light when

turned down (counter clockwise) to warm and heavy when turned up full
(clockwise) and all points in-between.

7. GAIN Control This determines the sensitivity of the preamp. Increase the volume and

distortion by turning it clockwise or you can turn it anticlockwise for a

quieter, cleaner sound. The GAIN control should be used in conjunction
with the VOLUME to get the perfect balance between distortion and output

volume.

NOTE: Because of the nature of the design of this amplier, it may take a few min-

utes until the circuit becomes stable after the power is turned on. Some

noise might occur during this time but it soon disappears.

8. INPUT Jack Plug your guitar in here!

REAR PANEL LAYOUT

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1. EXTERNAL SPEAKER Jack

This speaker jack will mute (disconnect) the internal speaker and you can
hook up a 16 Ohm cabinet of your choice.

WARNING: To ensure that your system works correctly, you must observe the follow-

ing points.

a) Don’t connect a speaker whose rated input capacity is less than 10 Watts.

The speaker may be destroyed if you ignore this caution—not recom­mended!

b) You must use a speaker cable to connect an external speaker. Don’t use a

shielded cable like the one you use to connect a guitar to an amp.

c) You must turn off the power before connecting the cable. Connecting the

cable while the power is turned on may damage your amp.

NOTE: It is recommended that all audio cables, with the exception of the speaker

lead, used to connect to the AC10C1 are of a high quality, screened type.
These should not exceed 10 metres in length. Always use a non-screened
Vox approved speaker lead with the AC10C1 Amplier and external cabi-

nets.

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2. MAINS INPUT This is where the supplied, detachable Mains (power) cord is connected.

The specic mains input voltage rating that your amplier needs to run at is
located on the rear panel of your amplier. Before making any connections
or powering up the amplier, make sure the mains supply voltage matches
your amplier. If you have any doubt, refer to your local VOX dealer.

Owner’s Manual

Auto Power-Off Function (Only 230V version)

To comply with the European wide ErP regulation, this amplier has been tted with an automatic

power down function.

By default the function is engaged, and is designed to power down the amplier when a period 2

hours of no audio input is detected.

NOTES:

1. The Power switch is a momentary type. Momentarily move the switch up

for On and Down for Off. The switch will return to the centre position once
released.

2. The Auto Power-Off function can be disabled by moving the ECO switch to

the OFF position. The switch is located on the back panel next to the Mains
Inlet.

3. Power may not turn on or off if the switch is released in a very short time.

4. If the Gain or Volume is set to minimum, no input signal will be detected.

This will mean the auto power-off function will be enabled.

SPECIFICATION

AC10C1

• Controls: Gain, Bass, Treble, Reverb, Volume

• Input: 1 X Input Jack

• Output: 1 X External speaker jack

• Tube compliment: 2 x 12AX7, 2 x EL84

• Output Power: 10 W RMS (16Ω)

• Speaker: 1 x 10” VX10 (16Ω)

• Dimensions: 520 x 210 x 410 mm / 20.47 x 8.26 x 16.14 inches (W x D x H)

• Weight: 12.3 kg / 27.12 lbs.

• Accessory: Power Cable, Manual

*Specications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.

INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES DE
SECURITE

• Lisez attentivement ces instructions.

• Veuillez conserver ces instructions.

• Observez tous les avertissements.

• Suivez toutes les consignes à la lettre.

• N’utilisez jamais cet appareil dans un endroit humide ni à
proximité d’eau.

• L’appareil alimenté par courant électrique ne peut pas être

exposé à des éclaboussures; évite en outre de placer des ré­cipients contenant des liquides, comme un vase (ou un verre
de bière), sur l’appareil.

• Nettoyez uniquement l’appareil avec un chiffon doux et sec.

• Ne bloquez jamais les orices de ventilation de l’appareil
et installez-le toujours conformément aux instructions du
fabricant.

• N’installez jamais l’appareil à proximité d’une source de cha-

leur, telle que des radiateurs, poêles ou tout autre dispositif (y
compris des amplicateurs) générant de la chaleur.

• N’essayez jamais de contourner le dispositif de sécurité d’une

prise de type polarisée ou d’une prise de terre. Une prise dite
polarisée dispose de deux broches, dont l’une est plus large
que l’autre. Une prise de terre comporte trois broches, dont
une de mise à la terre. Cette broche plus large ou broche de
mise à la terre vise à assurer votre sécurité. Si la che du

cordon d’alimentation ne correspond pas au type de prise de

courant de votre région, faites remplacer la prise obsolète par
un électricien qualié (pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada).

• Placez toujours le cordon d’alimentation de sorte qu’on ne
risque pas de marcher dessus ni de le pincer. Cette précau­tion vise tout spécialement la che du cordon et sa sortie de

l’appareil.

• Utilisez exclusivement les xations/accessoires préconisés
par le fabricant.

• S’il y a risque d’orage ou que vous ne comptez pas utiliser

l’appareil pendant une période prolongée, débranchez-le du

secteur.

• La mise sur OFF de l’interrupteur d’alimentation n’isole pas

totalement ce produit de la ligne secteur; aussi, retirez la
che de la prise s’il doit rester inutilisé pendant une période

prolongée.

• Installez ce produit près de la prise électrique murale et

gardez un accès facile à la prise électrique et au cordon

d’alimentation.

• ATTENTION: Cet appareil doit absolument être connecté à

une prise électrique reliée à la terre.

• Conez tout travail de réparation uniquement à un S.A.V.
qualié. Faites appel au S.A.V. si l’appareil a subi tout en­dommagement, comme par exemple si sa che secteur ou
son cordon d’alimentation sont endommagés, si de l’eau ou
des objets ont pénétré à l’intérieur de l’appareil, si celui-ci
a été exposé à la pluie ou à la moisissure, s’il est tombé ou

présente tout signe de dysfonctionnement.

• N’utilisez jamais d’allonge trop longue avec cet appareil et

ne l’alimentez jamais via les prises secteur équipant d’autres

dispositifs.

• N’installez jamais cet appareil dans un endroit conné comme
une caisse de transport ou tout autre récipient similaire.

• Des niveaux d’écoute trop importants lors de l’utilisation d’un

casque ou d’écouteurs peuvent entraîner des pertes d’audition.

• Utilisez l’appareil uniquement avec le chariot, stand, trépied, xa-

tion ou table spéciés par le fabricant ou fourni avec l’appareil. Si
vous avez placé l’appareil sur un chariot, soyez très prudent quand
vous déplacez le chariot, an d’éviter une chute et des blessures.

L’éclair dans le triangle est un symbole destiné à

attirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur la présence
de parties non isolées et de “tension dangere

use” à l’intérieur de l’appareil, qui posent des

es d’électrocution pour l’utilisateur.

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Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle est un

symbole destiné à attirer l’attention de l’utilisateur

sur des sections de ce manuel contenant des

informations importantes, liées à l’utilisation et à

l’entretien de ce produit.

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Note concernant les dispositions (Seulement EU)

Quand un symbole avec une poubelle barrée d’une croix

apparait sur le produit, le mode d’emploi, les piles ou le
pack de piles, cela signie que ce produit, manuel ou
piles doit être déposé chez un représentant compétent,

et non pas dans une poubelle ou toute autre déchetterie

conventionnelle. Disposer de cette manière, de prévenir

les dommages pour la santé humaine et les dommages

potentiels pour l'environnement. La bonne méthode d'élimination

dépendra des lois et règlements applicables dans votre localité,
s’il vous plaît, contactez votre organisme administratif pour plus
de détails. Si la pile contient des métaux lourds au-delà du seuil
réglementé, un symbole chimique est afché en dessous du

symbole de la poubelle barrée d’une croix sur la pile ou le pack
de piles.

* Tous les noms de produits et de sociétés sont des marques com-

merciales ou déposées de leur détenteur respectif.