User manual ROCKTRON R50DSP

[. . . ] Improper use of this equipment could result in increased RF emissions, which may or may not interfere with other electronic products. To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all audio input connections. This will help insure compliance with the Directive(s). Precautions NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. [. . . ] A wide range of amp tones are available on this channel from Classic American Rock to Heavy Metal. - LEVEL Control Knob - Turning this knob clockwise determines the overall volume of the OVERDRIVE channel. 4 5 TREBLE/MID/BASS controls Tone controls or EQ. The BASS control boosts or cuts the amount of low frequency, or bass sound. TREBLE does the same for high frequencies, MID adjusts the midband frequencies. PRESENCE control This master PRESENCE control tailors the overall high fequency at of the EQ section. DIGITAL EFFECTS section Built-in digital effects custom voiced for Rampage amplifiers. Please see "Digital Effects" section in this manual for more descriptions of each sound and control operation. SPEAKER SIM Button Speaker Simulator - Press this button to engage the Speaker Simulator. This button has two functions 1) When using headphones or the line out jack on the back panel engage the Speaker Simulator for a "model" of the internal speaker - this is ideal for direct recording or jamming along with CDs or tapes in the headphones. 2) Engaging the Speaker Sim when you are NOT using headphones or the line out will provide a "creamier" tone to the EQ section. Experient with this and select different pickups on your guitar. . . there is a wide range of tones available. 6 7 8 9 PHONE (HEADPHONE) jack Plugging your headphones into this jack disconnects the sound going to the speakers and allows you to practice in private. Engage the Speaker Sim Button (Point 8) for a "model" of the internal speaker. NOTE - When using with CD inputs be sure to turn the Levels down on both channels before unplugging headphones - see CD INPUT section next page. 10 POWER switch & LED Turns the amp ON and OFF. When the LED is lit, the amp is on. Digital Effects Section 1 EFFECTS MIX Control This control allows you to adjust how much effect is added to the signal. For louder effects - turn the knob towards the "WET" setting. For less or softer effect - turn the knob towards the "DRY Setting. [. . . ] You can then jam along with CDs or tapes to rehearse songs, learn new songs or just for fun!When using Headphones with the CD inputs - make sure you turn down the Levels on both channels BEFORE unplugging headphones - otherwise excessive CD volume will be produced. 2 3 4 5 6 * Rocktron Rampage single (RFS1) and double (RFS2) footswitches are available and sold separately. R50DSP Specifications Power Output Speakers EQ Treble Middle Bass Line Preamp 40 Watts (20 watts per side) 2 x 8" Velocity High Definition by Rocktron Passive Shelving Passive Bandpass Passive Shelving 1/4" jack 1/4" jack 1/4" Stereo jack 2 x 1/4" - 8 ohms max per jack Overdrive and Clean (Footswitchable) Digital (Footswitchable) 15"H x 20. 9" W x 9. 8"D (381 x 530 x 250 mm) 26. 16 lbs. (12kg. ) 100 Volts AC 50/60Hz or 117 Volts AC, 50/60Hz or 220/240 Volts AC, 50/60Hz, as specified on chassis Outputs: Headphone Output Speaker Outputs Channels Effects Dimensions Weight Power Requirements AGX (Automatic Gain Expander) Rocktron's patented AGX system solves the long standing problem encountered by guitar players when using high gain distortion. [. . . ]