Crate Amplifiers Mx20Rc Users Manual
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Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the compact but powerful Crate MX20RC amplifier. Two versatile channels – one crystal clear and the other with our patented “Flex-Wave” distortion – combined with reverb and a three-band EQ and a switchable Chorus offer you more flexibility and performance than any amp in its class. Our “Flex Wave” circuitry uses sequential cascading gains to deliver distortion which is rich in harmonics and is touch sensitive. A special damping circuit simulates the “current source” type of output of a tube amp, giving you solid state reliability combined with classic tube sounds. Like all Crate products, your MX20RC is designed by musicians, and built using only the best components. Extensive testing confirms that this amplifier is the absolute best it can be. In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly urge you to read the information contained in this manual before you begin playing. And thank you for choosing TABLE OF CONTENTS: Important Safeguards and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,5 Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover CAUTION PRECAUCION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO NO ABRA RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO. NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS. ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEPALLINSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. DO NOTOPERATE NEAR ANYHEAT SOURCE AND DO NOTBLOCK ANYVENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. DO NOTUSE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS. CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMPCLOTH AND DO NOTUSE CLEANING AGENTS. ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TOA POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLETWIRED TO CURRENTELECTRICALCODES AND COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCYREQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANELOF THE APPARATUS. • PROTECTTHE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED. • UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. • ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BYTHE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE OPERATION AND TOAVOID INJURY. • THIS APPARATUS DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY AND REQUIRES SERVICE WITH ANY PHYSICALDAMAGE FROM IMPACTOR ANY EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE. • SERVICE MUSTBE PERFORMED BYQUALIFIED PERSONNEL. • OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENTOR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNITIS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME. EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS: EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS: EXPLICATIONDESSYMBÔLESGRAPHIQUES: "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" = “VOLTAJE PELIGROSO” "DANGER HAUTE TENSION" "IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL" = “ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.” "REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION" Important Safeguards and Precautions: All Crate products are designed for continuous safe operation. Abiding by the following rules can help prevent damage to your amplifier, yourself and others. • The amplifier is equipped with a three-pronged AC power cord. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, NEVER remove or otherwise attempt to defeat the ground pin of the power cord. • Connect the amplifier ONLY to a properly grounded AC outlet of the proper voltage for your amp. • Avoid sudden temperature extremes, rain and moisture. Also, avoid sudden and intense impact. (If the unit has been subjected to any of the preceding abuses, have it looked at by an authorized service center.) • Do not expose the unit to splashing or dripping liquid. Do not place liquid filled objects on the unit. • NEVER set the amplifier on a support that will not bear its weight. • Always keep the total speaker impedance at or above the rated load. • Unplug the amplifier before cleaning it. NEVER spray liquid cleaners onto the amplifier. Wipe it with a slightly dampened, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and film. • DO NOT use the amplifier if it has sustained damage to the chassis, controls, or power cord. Refer the unit to an authorized service center for inspection. • Prolonged exposure to high volume levels may cause permanent hearing loss or damage. Such damage is progressive and irreversible! 3 The Front Panel: 1: INPUT: Use this 1/4” jack to connect your guitar to the amplifier by means of a shielded instrument cable. OVERDRIVE CHANNEL: A high gain channel giving you sounds from a slight edge to serious overdrive. 2: GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion for the Overdrive channel. With the control counter clockwise, the sound will have a thick compressed quality. As you rotate the control clockwise the amount of distortion increases. 3: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level of the Overdrive channel. 4: CHANNEL SWITCH: Use this switch to select either channel. With the switch in the out position, the Clean channel is selected. When the switch is depressed, the Overdrive channel is selected. CLEAN CHANNEL: A normal gain channel designed to give you crystal clear sounds to medium distortion. 5: LEVEL: This control sets the output volume level from the Clean channel: in the full counterclockwise position there will be no output; as you rotate the control clockwise the output level increases. The full clockwise setting is maximum output - as you increase the level, roll back the Low control (#6). EQUALIZATION: 6: LOW: Use this control to adjust the low frequency level of the amplifier. Due to the massive amount of low end available, you may want to “roll off” the bass at high volumes. 7: MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level of the amplifier. 8: HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency level of the amplifier. 4 9: REVERB LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the amount of reverberation: in its full counter clockwise position the signal will be “dry” (without any reverb). As you rotate the control clockwise the amount of reverberation increases. 10: CHORUS: This switch, when depressed, activates the built-in, preset chorus effect to enhance the sound of either channel. 11: HEADPHONES: Use this jack to listen to the amplifier through a pair of stereo headphones. The internal speaker is disconnected when the headphones jack is used. CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to your hearing, do not use headphones for extended periods of time at extremely loud listening levels. 12: EXTERNAL SPEAKER: Use this jack to connect the amplifier to an external speaker. The internal speaker is disconnected when this jack is used. The minimum impedance for the external speaker is 4 ohms. 13: ON LED: This LED will illuminate when power is applied to the amplifier. 14: POWER: Use this switch to turn the amplifier on and off. 15: AC LINE CORD: (Rear panel, not shown:) This grounded power cord is to be plugged into a grounded power outlet, wired to current electric codes and compatible with voltage, power, and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection. 5 Suggested Settings: Clean: Blues: Rhythm: Lead: 6 System Block Diagram: 7 MX20RC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Output Power Rating >20 watts RMS @ 5% THD 4 ohms, 120 VAC Gain, Overdrive Channel Gain, Clean Channel 86 +/-6dB @ 1kHz 46 +/-6dB @ 1kHz Tone Control Range, Low Tone Control Range, Mid Tone Control Range, High 25dB @ 80Hz 19dB @ 900Hz 23dB @ 5kHz Signal To Noise, Overdrive Channel Signal To Noise, Clean Channel >50dB >65dB Maximum Input Signal Accepted >1.2 volts RMS Internal Speaker 10” Crate Custom Design, 4 ohm Power Requirements 120 VAC, 60Hz, 20VA 100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 20VA 100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 20VA Size and Weight 15” H x 16.75” W x 9.5” D, 21 lbs. The MX20RC is covered with a durable black Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish. Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.crateamps.com @2001 SLM Electronics, a division of St. Louis Music, Inc • 1400 Ferguson Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63301 18-166-51 • 02/01
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