User manual CARVIN VL100

[. . . ] CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA VL100 GUITAR HEAD VL212 COMBO GUITAR AMP OPERATING MANUAL highest harmonics which are in the 10k Hz range instead of the normal 3K Hz of a bright switch. The PRESENCE control on the lead channel is designed to adjust the "edge" on your sound. It's dynamic range allows for super-smooth sounds or turned the other way, it can add bite to your leads. DYNAMIC EL34 POWER TUBES Your amp is equipped with EL34 power tubes because of their smooth distortion, responsive sound and reliability. The compression characteristics of these "high-output" power tubes respond to the dynamic range of lead guitar playing. [. . . ] If your sound is too bright with single coil pickups, you may want to keep the PRESENCE switch off. LEAD CHANNEL 1 3. LEAD CHANNEL INDICATOR The red LED will illuminate when the LEAD channel is selected. 4. LEAD VOLUME The volume of the lead channel is to be used as a master level control. For partial clean output, set the VOLUME control to 10 and turn the DRIVE nearly off--under 1. By reducing the guitar volume, you can use this channel as an alternate clean channel. MASTER SECTION 12. MASTER REVERB Set the REVERB control for the desired amount (this works in both channels). 13. This turns the high voltage off, increasing the life of your power tubes while keeping the power and preamp tube filaments on for immediate use. 5. LEAD DRIVE For mild tube saturation, set the DRIVE control between 1 & 2. Drive settings above 8 are subject to over saturation depending on the output of the guitar pickups used. Play your guitar with it's volume at 10 and decrease the amount of drive until the crisp highs come back. 14. POWER SWITCH & INDICATOR The power switch is to be utilized as the master ON/OFF switch. As the amp is turned on, the RED portion of the power switch will illuminate as your ON indicator. VL100 Head as shown VL212 Combo front & rear panels reversed 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 2 7 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 REAR PANEL 15. SPEAKER JACKS Two 1/4" SPEAKER JACKS are featured to operate several speaker systems at the same time. Calculate the total speaker impedance based on parallel wiring as both speaker jacks are wired in parallel. Select the IMPEDANCE SWITCH for the correct impedance. into the back of the unit. No attempt should ever be made to defeat or use the amp without the ground connected. The Legacy features a circuit breaker that protects itself from damage that would otherwise be caused by power surges, or short circuits from damaged cables. HELP SECTION a) USING THE VAI "HIDDEN FEATURE" One of the "hidden" features of the Legacy amp is using a technique that Steve Vai requested be part of the amp for his own use. While playing on the lead channel with a generous amount of DRIVE (around 6), back off the volume on your guitar. You will find the channel actually "cleaned up" with your guitar at a lower volume. This is a great feature for playing both rhythm and lead without switching channels. You will also find that the amp will be very responsive to your "attack". An advanced player knows how to vary his/her attack when picking or strumming, and the Legacy is designed to respond to this. 16. [. . . ] No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Carvin any liability in connection with the sale or servicing of Carvin products. When RETURNING merchandise to the factory, you may call for a return authorization number. If your unit is out of warranty, you will be charged the current FLAT RATE for parts and labor to bring your unit up to factory specifications. Check for tripped circuit breakers, unplugged extension cords or powerstrip switches that may be turned off. [. . . ]