AMPLISONIC v8 FOUR User manual

Brand
AMPLISONIC
Model
v8 FOUR
Category
Audio equalizers
Type
User manual
v8 FOUR 30W
user guide
main features
Thank you for choosing the V8 Four 30W point-to-point guitar amplier. This amplier is built to last and to give trouble free
operation with it’s unique and warm V8 sound. The Eq is especially designed to stand out from the crowd and allow to nd
your own distinctive “trademark” tone.
Main purpose of this amp design is to have the signal path as short as possible from your guitar to the speaker. This is why there
are only two ECC83 (12ax7) preamp and four EL-84 power tubes. Cathode biased power tubes allow you to change tubes
without any biasing and we’ve also installed gold plated tube sockets to maximise the playability for years to come.
Before using the unit, please read this user guide entirely for proper and safe operation. We wish you many great moments with
this unique product. - The V8 Team.
• Point-to-point guitar amplier with switchable 5/10/15/30W output.
• 2 x 12” Speakers.
• Controllable headroom and dynamics with preamp and power volume controls.
• Mid frequency range boost for better cut through and for mixing sounds from both sides of the Atlantic.
FRONT panel
DRIVE Knob
To adjust the preamp gain. If you want the cleanest possible sound or just the output distortion keep this minimum and
adjust volume with the GAS knob.
REV Knob
To adjust the reverb volume. The less you use DRIVE the more you get reverb.
LO Knob
To adjust the low eq.
MID Knob
To adjust the mid eq. The less you use MID the more you get bass. To get very full sound set LO to max and MID to min
and adjust HI to taste.
HI Knob
To adjust the high eq.
BOOST Knob
To adjust the mid boost. The more you use BOOST the more it will bypass the LO-MID-HI settings. Turn this knob if you
want to get more British sound or feel that your guitar is not cutting through enough. This knob will have great effect for your
sound.
GAS Knob
To adjust the master volume. This controls signal to the power tubes. If you want dynamics and headroom turn this to the
max and adjust volume with DRIVE.
SPEEDDRIVE LO MID HI BOOST
1
GAS RUN HEATDEPTH GEAR
2 3
4
REV
DEPTH Knob
To adjust the tremolo depth. This is true “vintage“ tremolo that adjusts the power amp section so when set to full you will
hear the depth clearly coming from your speakers. Tremolo footswitch connection is on back panel.
SPEED Knob
To adjust the tremolo speed.
GEAR Knob
To adjust the output power with four different options.
1 - position: High voltage level is reduced greatly and you will get approx. 5 watts output with max sustain.
2 - position: High voltage level is reduced less and you will get approx. 10 watts output with good amount of sustain.
3 - position: Only two middle tubes are operating and you will get approx.15 watts output. Side tubes can also be removed.
4 - position: All four tubes are working to give full 30 watts. If you want clean sound just turn GAS to the max and adjust
level with DRIVE. BOOST then gives you that extra cut when needed.
RUN Switch
To switch on the high voltage. You are ready to rock!
HEAT Switch
To turn the machine on. In correct operation keep the RUN switch turned off and warm up power tubes for a minute.
INPUT Jack (left side)
To connect your guitar.
OUTPUT Jack (right side)
Tremolo Footswitch connector or optionally line out by switching cable from TREM F.S to the LINE OUT jack.
BACK panel
230/115 VAC Switch
To adjust the voltage. Check your operating country before connecting mains.
MAINS Input
To connect the mains cable. This connector contains the main fuse: 2.0A and remember to use slow blow fuse.
Lights Connector
RCA, 12V voltage output for parking lights.
OHM Selector
To adjust the impedance. Switch to correct setting according to combined speaker impedance.
REV
IN
oi
OHM
4
8
16
F T2A
230
LINE
OUT
TREM
F.S
OUT
1 2
OUT Jacks (parallel)
To connect your speakers. Remember to connect your speaker before powering the unit.
LINE OUT Jack
Output from the speaker line. This can be used for PA and recording purposes. Output impedance 3.3 Kohm.
You can also connect the front panel jack to this for easy access.
TREMOLO F.S Jack
To connect the tremolo footswitch. To use the front panel jack connect its cable to this jack.
Reverb Connectors
RCA, Input and output for the reverb tank.
IN Jack
You can also connect your guitar to this jack directly by removing the front panel input cable.
Amplisonic Ltd
Pohjankyröntie 27
61500 Isokyrö
Finland
+358 (44) 214 1848
shop@amplisonic.
www.amplisonic.
www.v8amps.com
The information on the products is correct at the time of printing.
Please check our web site, www.v8amps.com for any updates not
contained in this publication.
All rights reserved.
The manufacturer reserves the right to vary specications, features
and appearance including with or without notice.
© AMPLISONIC LTD 2012
HANDCRAFTED IN FINLAND
specifications
• OutputRating:
30W @ 8 ohm
• Tubes:
2 x ECC83 (12AX7) with gold plated sockets.
4 x EL-84 with gold plated sockets.
• Speakers:
2 x 12” 8 ohm, Celestion Seventy 80
• SpecialFeatures:
Boost (mixing British sound with American)
Tremolo (true vintage)
Reverb (accutronics)
Power Selector: 30W - 15W - 10W - 5W
Lo-Mid-Hi-Boost EQ
• OtherFeatures:
4/8/16 ohm selector
115/230 AC selector
Line out
Tilt-Back Rear Plate
• MainFuse:
2A (slow blow)
• Dimensions:
71 (W) x 27 (D) x 53 (H) cm
28 (W) x 11 (D) x 21 (H) inch
• Weight:
22 kg
48 lbs
• Options:
Tolex: Black, Blue, Red, White, Snake
Lights: Blue, Red, White
• OptionalAccessories:
Tremolo Footswitch
V8 Booster Pedal
Matching Tolex Amp Cover
Without Reverb
Custom Speakers
WARNING
MAINTENANCE
• Do not use or leave this unit in extreme temperatures or in moist or in rain.
• Do not open or modify the unit in any way or attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it except when instructed
in the user guide to do so.
This unit has no user serviceable parts inside.
Caution! Tube ampliers have dangerous high voltage inside. Do not try to remove the unit from the chassis.
Always turn off the power and disconnect the mains cord before changing tubes.
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.
All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste.
WARRANTY
The standard warranty for the unit and parts (excluding tubes) is 3 years to original purchaser. This does not apply if the unit
has been modied or serviced at a non-authorized service center or personnel or damaged by shipping carrier.
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AMPLISONIC v8 FOUR User manual

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