Part Names And Functions; Specifications - Vox MINI SUPERBEETLE Owner's Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the VOX MINI SUPERBEETLE guitar amplifier. To help
you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully.
About Nutube
Nutube is a new vacuum tube developed by KORG INC and Noritake Itron
Corporation and that utilizes technology from vacuum fluorescent displays.
As with conventional vacuum tubes, the Nutube is constructed with an anode, grid
and filament, and operates as a complete triode tube. Furthermore, it generates the
response and the same rich harmonics characteristic of conventional vacuum tubes.

Part Names and Functions

Amp Head Section
Top Panel
STANDBY
VOLUME REVERB TREMOLO
ON
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1. VOLUME knob: Controls the volume levels for the SPEAKER OUTPUT jack
and PHONES / LINE jack.
2. Power switch: When the switch is moved to the ON position, the amp turns on.
3. REVERB knob: This controls the level of reverb in your sound.
4. TREMOLO knob: This controls the speed of the Tremolo effect. Turn fully
counter-clockwise to turn off the effect.
5. BASS knob: This controls the low frequencies in your sound.
6. TREBLE knob: This controls the high frequencies in your sound.
7. GAIN knob: This determines the sensitivity of the preamp. Increase the volume
and distortion by turning it clockwise or you can turn it anticlockwise for a
quieter, cleaner sound. The GAIN control should be used in conjunction with
the VOLUME to get the perfect balance between distortion and output volume.
8. INPUT jack: Plug your guitar in here, ensuring you use a shielded guitar cable.
Rear Panel
BUILT BY VOX MANUFACTURING BUILT BY VOX MANUFACTURING
VIETNAM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF VIETNAM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
PHONES / LINE PHONES / LINE
VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD., ENGLAND. VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD., ENGLAND. 9
1 Harrison Close, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, 1 Harrison Close, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, 10
MK5 8PA. UK MK5 8PA. UK
Model No. MSB25 Model No. MSB25
ECO ECO
OFF OFF ON ON
MADE IN VIETNAM MADE IN VIETNAM
California 93120 compliant for formaldehyde California 93120 compliant for formaldehyde
9. PHONES / LINE jack: Use this jack if you want to output directly to a mixer
or a recording device, or when you want to use headphones. Output level is
adjusted with the VOLUME knob.
Both the IMPEDANCE and EQ switches do not affect the output from this jack.
When a plug is connected to this jack, no sound will be output from the
SPEAKER OUTPUT jack.
10. ECO switch: The Auto Power-Off function can be disabled by moving the switch
to the OFF position.
11. DC 19 V jack: Connect the included AC adapter here.
12. EQ switch: You can change the tonal character of the sound by this switch.
Switch position
Cabinet to be used
Sound
13. IMPEDANCE switch: Use this to optimize the sound character. Ensure the impedance
setting matches your speaker cabinet to ensure optimum sound quality.
Switch position
Impedance
14. SPEAKER OUTPUT jacks: Connect the speaker cable to this jack. The minimum
speaker's impedance is 4ohms, and you will get approx. 50W output with 4ohms,
25W with 8ohms, and 12.5W with 16ohms load. Connect the included speaker
cabinet to any of the jacks.
When two speaker cabinets are connected simultaneously, it is parallel
connection. Minimum load is 4 ohms in total. When connecting the two
speaker cabinets of the same load, please use a speaker cabinet of 8 ohms
or more each.
BASS TREBLE GAIN
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
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and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
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that may cause undesired operation. CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B that may cause undesired operation. CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT
DC 19 V DC 19 V
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4 ohms = 50W 4 ohms = 50W 14
8 ohms = 25W 8 ohms = 25W
16 ohms = 12.5W 16 ohms = 12.5W
EQ EQ IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE
FLAT DEEP FLAT DEEP 4 4 8 8 16 16
FLAT DEEP (Factory Setting)
Large cabinet Small cabinet
Flat Thick and warm
4 8
4 ohm 8 ohm
This is BTL (Bridge-Tied-Load) output. This means both tip and sleeve is the
signal line, and sleeve is not grounded. Only use this jack for connecting
speakers to the amp. Connecting anything else may result in damages to
the amp.
The VOX MINI SUPERBEETLE has a built-in protection system that prevents
damage should unusual circumstances occur. If the sound cuts out for a few
seconds, don't worry, this is the amp protecting itself and your speakers.
If you find this happens, simply reduce the volume on the amp slightly.
(This protection only occurs with 16Ω speakers. 8Ω and 4Ω speakers are
unaffected.)
Speaker Cabinet Section
The cabinet has been specially voiced and designed to get the most out of your VOX
MINI SUPERBEETLE. Just plug into the cabinet and you'll hear what we mean!
Setup
1. Set the amp head on the frame top of the
INPUT
speaker cabinet.
2. Turn the VOLUME knob on the amp head
to the minimum position.
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3. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the
power cord. Insert the DC plug end into
the DC 19 V jack. Next, plug the power cord
into an AC outlet.
Be sure you're using an AC power outlet of the correct voltage for your unit.
Use only the supplied AC adapter. Using any other AC adapter may cause
malfunctions.
4. Plug the cable that's connected to your guitar into the INPUT jack.
5. Plug the speaker cable that's connected to the speaker cabinet into SPEAKER
OUTPUT jack.
Please make sure the amp is turned off when you connect the speaker
cabinet.
6. Turn the amp on, and slowly raise the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume.
Auto power-off function
The amp has an auto power-off function. With this function, the amp is automatically
turned off if there is no output for approximately 15 minutes. Switching the ECO
on enables the auto power-off function, whereas switching the ECO off disables
the function.
When the amp is turned off, it is not automatically turned back on. After the amp
is turned off, turn it on again or turn this switch off.
When the output level is extremely low or there is very little change in the
sound, the auto-power off function may be activated. In addition, depending
on the setting and environment, the amp may interpret noise as input, even if
the guitar is not being played.

Specifications

Amp Head Section
Controller:
Input/Output Jacks: INPUT Jack × 1, SPEAKER OUTPUT Jack × 2
Vacuum tube:
Output Power:
Speaker Cabinet Section
Speaker:
Max Input:
16
16 ohm
Power supply:
Current Consumption:
Dimensions (W× D×H):
Weight:
Included items:
* Appearance and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
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GAIN, TREBLE, BASS, REVERB, TREMOLO, VOLUME,
EQ:FLAT/DEEP, ECO:ON/OFF, IMPEDANCE:4/8/16
(6.3 mm monaural phone jack, unbalanced)
PHONES / LINE Jack × 1
(6.3 mm stereo phone jack)
Nutube 6P1
Maximum approx 50 W RMS@4 ohms,
25 W RMS@8 ohms, 12.5 W RMS@16 ohms
1 x 10" Custom Designed Celestion G10R
50 W RMS 8 Ohms
AC adapter (DC 19 V )
3.43 A
323 × 180 × 596 mm/12.7 × 7.09 × 23.5 inches
8.7 kg/19.18 lbs.
AC adapter, Power cord, Speaker cable, Four cushions,
Owner's Manual