Vox Night Train 50 Owner`s Manual [en, fr, de, es]

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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 dripping or splashing and that no objects filled 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 amplifiers) that produce heat.

•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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 provided plug does not fit 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 specified 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 qualified service personnel. Servicing 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 confined 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 specified 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 flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

*All product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

AALWAYS use the supplied mains lead, if a replacement is required please contact your authorized Vox Dealer.

BDO NOT switch the amplifier on without a loudspeaker connected.

C ENSURE that any extension cabinets used are of the correct impedance.

D NEVER attempt to bypass the fuses or fit ones of the incorrect values.

EDO NOT attempt to remove the amplifier chassis, there are no user serviceable parts.

FRefer all servicing to qualified service personnel including replacement of fuses and valves. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the 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.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Note: It is recommended that all audio cables, with the exception of the speaker lead, used to connect to the Night Train 50 is 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 Night Train 50 Amplifier and extension cabinets.

WARNING: Do not obstruct ventilation grilles and always ensure free movement of air around the amplifier!

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 signifies 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.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the VOX Night Train 50, the latest edition to the Night Train range.

The Night Train 50 is an evolution of the original Night Train, meaning it’s even more versatile.. with more power, two footswitchable channels and a much requested footswitchable thick mode. We’ve also added an FX loop meaning you can run any of your favourite delay or reverb effects in the correct part of the signal chain.

Whether you’re a session player or a wanna-be rock God, your tone is the most important thing. This is a fully functional 50 Watt all-tube head so diverse that you can play blues one night, country after that and full on ROCK the next!

The Night Train 50 features two channels.. Bright and Girth.

Bright will give you chimey clean tones synonymous with VOX, but you can then kick it up a notch by

switching to “Thick” and add a whole new dimension of gain...

The Bright channel features a Gain control, a footswitchable preamp mode switch (Thick) and a fully functional tone stack (Treble, Middle and Bass).

Girth is a whole new level of high gain, for searing lead tones that will have your ears bleeding for more!

The Girth channel features a Gain control, a fully functional tone stack (Treble, Middle and Bass) and a channel volume.

The Master section features a Master Volume, a “Tight” mode switch and a classic VOX Tone Cut control.

Welcome aboard the Night Train to tone!

The VOX R&D team.

FRONT PANEL LAYOUT

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1.INPUT Jack – Insert guitar here!

2.Channel Switch –This switch is used to switch between BRIGHTand GIRTH channels. Set to “GIRTH” when using the optional VFS2A footswitch.

3.STANDBY Switch – No output, just nicely warmed tubes.

4.MAINS Switch – Turns the Night Train from off to on!

5.Indicator – Lets you know if the Night Train is ....well...on or off!

BRIGHT Channel

6.BRIGHT Channel LED – When the Bright channel is selected, green indicates Bright Mode and orange indicates Thick Mode.

7.GAIN Control – Use this to achieve chimey cleans when set before 12 o’clock, to crunchy blues tones! And of course everything in between!

8.TREBLE Control – This controls the treble (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.

9.MIDDLE Control –This controls the middle (mid range) frequencies in your sound. From scooped when turned down (counter-clockwise) to full and rich when cranked (clockwise) and all points in between.

10.“THICK” Mode Switch – This switch is used to adjust the front end pre-amp of the amplifier. “THICK” – Use this to boost your gain to awesome levels! (NOTE: when this is on, the tone controls aren’t!). Set to “THICK off” when using the optional VFS2A footswitch.

11.BASS Control – This controls the bass (low) frequencies in your sound - from warm and light when turned down (counter-clockwise) to dark and heavy when cranked (clockwise) and all points in between.

GIRTH Channel

12.GIRTH Channel LED – When the Girth channel is selected the indicator will turn red.

13.GAIN Control – Use this to achieve Rock tones when set before 12 o’clock, to ear bleeding lead tones! And of course everything in between!

14.TREBLE Control – This controls the treble (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.

15.MIDDLE Control –This controls the middle (mid range) frequencies in your sound. From scooped when turned down (counter-clockwise) to full and rich when cranked (clockwise) and all points in between.

16.BASS Control – This controls the bass (low) frequencies in your sound - from warm and light when turned down (counter-clockwise) to dark and heavy when cranked (clockwise) and all points in between.

17.VOLUME Control – This affects the overall output level of the Girth channel, use this to control the overall volume whilst retaining all the tonal characteristics. (Hey, who are we kidding here... overdrive!)

MASTER Section

18.TONECUT Control – This controls the overall high frequencies of the amplifier, when turned clockwise, the high frequencies are rolled off.

19.“TIGHT” Mode Switch – This acts as a global bass cut, tightening the bottom end.

20.MASTER VOLUME Control – This affects the overall output level of the preamp stage, use this to control the overall volume of the amplifier whilst retaining all the tonal characteristics.

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