Vox TB35C1, TB35C2 User Manual

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 ﬁ 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 ampliﬁ ers) 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 ﬁ 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 speciﬁ 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 qualiﬁ ed 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 conﬁ 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 speciﬁ 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.

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the VOX Guitar Ampliﬁ er TB35C1/TB35C2. This ampliﬁ er has been de- signed in collaboration with legendary American boutique amp designer Tony Bruno who has taken the VOX sound ‘across the pond’ to create an all new addition to the VOX line up.

This all-valve tone machine is an elegant single channel amp designed to unleash every last bit of tone in any situation. From the classic tube reverb design to the all new Tony Bruno ‘Macho’ switch this amp will give you all the tools you need to leave any set of ears begging for more!

About Tony Bruno:

Tony Bruno is a highly respected and sought after boutique amp designer from the U.S.A. He has hand built over 1000 ampliﬁ ers in his career which are regarded as some of the ﬁ nest sounding ampliﬁ ers in the world.

Long time friend of VOX R&D, Tony Bruno’s unparalleled knowledge of boutique ampliﬁ er design has been utilized by VOX in the past on projects including the VOX Night Train and the AC30C2, AC30C2X and AC15C1.

The Story

After establishing a strong working relationship we decided to do a full collaboration and allow Tony to design a circuit that we would put into mass production. This was a ﬁ rst for both VOX R&D and Tony Bruno. So, Utilizing Tony Bruno’s expertise of American style boutique ampliﬁ ers and VOX R&D’s resources and develop- ment team, we set sail on the seas of tone, into unchartered waters to bring boutique sound and quality to the masses.

First, Tony personally hand built a handwired prototype to his uncompromising standards that we would use as a benchmark and continually reference throughout the project. After evaluating Tony’s amp we at VOX R&D made a replica of the unit using a PCB design instead of Tony’s usual handwired method. We then unleashed Tony onto the new sample and allowed him to modify and add new features to the unit. After many rigorous voicing sessions with Tony it was agreed we had something that not only shared the same excellent tonal quality of the original unit, but also included features that would otherwise be impossible to create without the use of VOX R&D’s modern development and production resources.

The TB35C1 & TB35C2 ampliﬁ ers are the result of an uncompromising collaboration between VOX R&D and Tony Brun o. Enjoy!

Front Panel

OPERATION MANUAL

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Input Jack Sockets1.

Plug your guitar into the HIGH or LOW input. The ‘HIGH’ input will give you more gain and output volume and the ‘LOW’ input will be quieter and have more clean headroom.

Volume control2.

This controls the preamp volume/gain. It can be used in conjunction with the ‘Master Volume’ control to create the perfect balance between pre/power amp distortion and overall output level. Turn clockwise for more gain.

Treble Control3.

This controls the high frequencies in your sound—from soft and smooth when turned down (counter clockwise) to bright and cutting when cranked (clockwise) and all points in-between.

Macho Switch4.

The Macho switch is a footswitchable mid/gain boost. This specially voiced mod is ideal for players wanting to boost their solos or leads and removes the need for additional pedals to do so. You can also leave this switch permanently activated dramatically changing the sound of your amp and allowing you to take your search for tone even further! (The panel switch must be activated for the footswitch to work)

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Mid Control5.

This controls the mid frequencies in your sound. Turn anti clockwise for a scooped spacious sound or turn clockwise for a more focused and full bodied tone.

Bass Boost6.

This switch reconﬁ gures the tone stack for added low end to enhance your sound even further. Perfect for warm clean sounds.

Bass Control7.

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.

Reverb8.

This allows you to control the level of the reverb from a subtle shimmer to luscious ‘surf’ style waves of sound. This control is very sensitive and was designed this way so any amount of reverb can be obtained without having to push the preamp hard.

Master Volume Control9.

This controls the overall volume of your ampliﬁ er. Use in conjunction with the volume control to ﬁ nd the perfect balance between pre/power amp distortion and output volume.

MV/BYPASS switch10.

This switch allows you to remove the ‘Master Volume’ control completely out of the circuit, purifying the signal path for ultimate tonal clarity.

Standby Switch11.

This switch controls the ampliﬁ ers HT supply. After turning on the Power Switch (see below), leave the ampliﬁ er in ‘Standby’ mode for a couple of minutes before switching to ‘ON’.

Power Switch12.

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

Rear Panel

Output jacks1.

This is where you can hook up an extension or external speaker cabinet(s) if desired.

EXTENSION SP: This speaker jack runs parallel with the internal speakers which are wired for 16 Ohms. The extension cabinet must be 16 Ohms.

EXTERNAL SP: This speaker jack will mute (disconnect) the internal speakers and you can hook up either a 16 Ohm or 8 Ohm cabinet. Be sure to set the Output Select switch accordingly. NOTE! Hooking up a cabinet through the External jack will mute (disconnect) the internal speakers!

WARNING! To ensure that your system works correctly, you must observe the following points.

Don’t use an extension cabinet whose impedance is other than 16 ohms.a) Don’t connect a speaker whose rated input capacity is less than 35 Watts. The speaker may b)

be destroyed if you ignore this caution—not recommended! You must use a speaker cable to connect an external speaker. Don’t use a shielded cable like c)

the one you use to connect a guitar to an amp. You must turn off the power before connecting the cable. Connecting the cable while the d)

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 TB35C1 & TB35C2 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 TB35C1 & TB35C2 Ampliﬁ er and extension cabinets.

IMPEDANCE Select switch2.

16 OHMS: Combos allow for the following conﬁ gurations;

Set it to this if you use the internal speakers only.• Set it to this if you connect an external 16 Ohm speaker cabinet through the External jack.•

8 OHMS: Combos allow for the following conﬁ gurations;

Set it to this if you connect an extension cabinet through the Extension jack. You’ll be run-• ning the internal and external speakers in parallel. The impedance of the extension cabinet must be 16 Ohms.

Set it to this if you connect an external 8 ohm speaker cabinet through the External jack.•

FOOTSWITCH jack3.

This is where you connect the included (VFS1) footswitch so you can switch in and out of ‘macho’ mode.

MAINS INPUT connector4.

This is where the supplied, detachable Mains (power) cord is connected. NOTE! Use only the power cable that is included with the TB35C1/ TB35C2. Using another power cable may cause malfunctions.

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

Speciﬁ cation

TB35C1 TB35C2

Controls Volume (preamp), Bass, Mid, Treble, Reverb, Master volume, Bass

Boost, Macho (footswitchable), Master Volume Bypass

I/O Guitar Input High and Low, External speaker out, Extension speaker out,

Footswitch input Tube Complement 4 x ECC83/12AX7, 1 x 12AT7, 4 x 6V6 Output Power 35Watts RMS Speaker(s) 1 x 12” 16ohm Celestion G12-65 2 x 12” 8ohm Celestion G12-65 Dimensions (W x D x H) 600 x 260 x 565 mm

23.62 x 10.24 x 22.24 inches Weight 28.8 kg / 63.49 lbs. 33.5 kg / 73.85 lbs. Accessory Power cable, Footswitch (VFS1), Owner’s manual, Dust cover

Speciﬁ cations and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.

695 x 260 x 565 mm

27.36 x 10.24 x 22.24 inches

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 orifices 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 chaleur, telle que des radiateurs, poêles ou tout autre dispositif (y compris des amplificateurs) 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 fiche du cordon d’alimentation ne correspond pas au type de prise de courant de votre région, faites remplacer la prise obsolète par un électricien qualifié (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 fiche du cordon et sa sortie de l’appareil.

• Utilisez exclusivement les fixations/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 fiche 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.

• Confiez tout travail de réparation uniquement à un S.A.V. qualifié. Faites appel au S.A.V. si l’appareil a subi tout endommagement, comme par exemple si sa fiche 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 confiné 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, fixation ou table spécifiés 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, afin d’éviter une chute et des blessures.

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REMARQUE IMPORTANTE POUR LES CLIENTS

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