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- Page 1 » D00907100A GA-100CD Instrument Amplifier OWNER'S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Important Safety Precautions
CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 21 A In North America use only on 120V supply. TASCAM GA-100CD WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. - Page 3 AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time. • A n a ppa ratu s with Cla s s I constr uc tion s ha ll be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. TASCAM GA-100CD...
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Page 4: Safety Information
Manufacturer: SONY Corporation Laser output: Less than 1 mW on the objective lens Wavelength: 775 to 816 nm TASCAM GA-100CD CAUTION • DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER. • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
1 – Introduction ... 6 Main features of the GA-100CD ... 6 Supplied accessories ... 6 Understanding this manual ..6 Handling of compact discs ... 7 Beware of condensation ..7 Precautions for placement and use 2 – Part names and functions Top panel ... -
Page 6: Introduction
1 – Introduction Thank you for purchasing a TASCAM GA-100CD instrument amplifier. This guitar amp has 60W output, a 12-inch speaker and sophisticated tube amp modeling circuitry that lets you realize rich, full sounds. High- quality built-in effects give you the freedom to create sounds without external effects. You can also practice along with your favorite music, play prerecorded backing tracks during performances and otherwise use the built-in CD player as you like. Main features of the GA-100CD Guitar amp • 60W output, 12-inch (30-cm) main speaker • The 2 channels –clean and overdrive– can be switched remotely • Separate knobs allow gain and volume to be adjusted independently of for optimal distortion • Tube amp simulation using analog circuits responds faster than DSP guitar amp modeling • Single-ended preamp and a push-pull power amp structure parallels that of a tube amp to realize a similar rich, full sound • Stable, maintenance-free function achieved through the use of an IC power amp • Ideal cabinet sound achieved by sending suitable negative feedback current to the power amp DSP effects •... -
Page 7: Handling Of Compact Discs
Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the turntable of the GA-100CD. If it sticks to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it out. -
Page 8: Part Names And Functions
Plug your guitar in here. Most guitars are high impedance, but some guitars with built-in batteries are low impedance. HIGH Connect guitars with high output impedance to this high input impedance (6.8M Ω) input jack. Connect guitars with low output impedance to this low input impedance (68k Ω) input jack. Clean channel section These preamp controls function when the green light in the CLEAN/OVERDRIVE key section is on. TASCAM GA-100CD GUITAR AMP SECTION EFFECTS SECTION CLEAN CHANNEL SECTION GAIN knob Change the amount of distortion by adjusting the input gain. When connecting guitars with single coil pickups, start around 4 and gradually raise the gain to increase the distortion. VOLUME knob Use this knob to adjust the volume without changing the sound character. -
Page 9: Clean/Overdrive Key Section
MASTER SECTION BASS knob Adjust low frequencies. MIDDLE knob Adjust mid-range frequencies. (red) TREBLE knob Adjust high frequencies. Master section controls function MAIN MASTER VOLUME Adjust the volume of the total output signal sent to the main speaker (12-inch). In addition to the guitar preamp output, the effects output can also be sent to the main speaker. SUB MASTER VOLUME Adjust the volume of the total output signal sent to the 2 sub-speakers (5-inch). In addition to the CD Trainer, the effects output can also be sent to the sub-speakers. BANK display Shows the currently selected bank number. Bank selection keys Select from the effects preset banks. (See “Changing banks” on page 16.) § ¶ TASCAM GA-100CD... -
Page 10: Reverb Section
Trainer also has a tuner, a metronome, an oscillator and other features. CD player cover Lightly press the mark at the front of the cover to ø open the player. CD Trainer LCD Shows the CD Trainer status. TIME/ESC key When a time is displayed, press this key to change the time display mode. When using a menu, press this key to return to the time display. TASCAM GA-100CD Reverb section Use to set the built-in reverb. REVERB knob Adjust the reverb signal output level. SOURCE key Select the reverb input signal. Choose DIRECT to apply reverb to the guitar signal as it comes in the INPUT jack . Select apply reverb to the effects output signal. You can also select both to apply reverb to the dry guitar signal and the effect output. - Page 11 Track skip and search keys Press ∆/µ skip to previous or later tracks. Press these keys when playback is stopped to select a track to play. (Press To fast forward during CD playback, press and hold . To rewind, press and hold ˚/≤ Fast-forward and rewind speed gradually increases as long as the key is held down. STOP /MTRO key ª Press to stop CD playback. Press and hold this key to open the Metronome menu. (See “Using the metronome” on page 20.) PLAY/PAUSE key Press to start playback of a stopped or paused CD or pause a playing CD. ∆/µ ˚/≤ during CD playback to ˚/≤ PLAY ) to start playback.) ¥ ∆/µ ¥/π TASCAM GA-100CD...
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Page 12: Rear Panel
LINE IN PHONES jack & Connect standard stereo headphones to this 1/4" jack to listen to CDs or practice alone. Outputs the mix of SUB MASTER VOLUME input signal from the NOTE When the Phones jack is in use, the GA-100CD will not output sound from its speakers. & MAIN MASTER VOLUME and signals and the signal jacks at –10 dBV levels. and MAIN MASTER VOLUME signals along with the jack. -
Page 13: Cd Trainer Lcd
2 – Part names and functions indicator SET UP Blinks when the Setup menu is active. (See “Changing settings” on page 21.) U Tuning meter Shows pitch during tuning. The center is the correct pitch. The more the indicator lights to the left, the flatter the pitch and the more it lights to the right the sharper the pitch. LOOP indicator Appears when set to loop playback ( “Repeat playback of a selected loop” on page 18.) Appears when set to single ( Blinks when the loop repeat IN point is set and lights when the OUT point is set. A Track number/time display Shows the currently selected track number (above and time during playback in minutes ( TRACK) seconds ( ). Also provides information when making various settings. S , Shows pitch when key adjustment is ON. ). (See ) repeat playback. ) and TASCAM GA-100CD... -
Page 14: Connections
Use the volume control of the equipment connected to the LINE IN jack to adjust its relative volume . CAUTION Be careful when attaching external sound sources, as very loud signals, especially at low frequencies, may damage the GA-100CD's speakers. TOP PANEL SOURCE SIGNAL RECORDER... -
Page 15: Using The Guitar Amp
(12-inch). If an effect is used, it will be output along with the guitar amp output. GUITAR GAIN knob low VOLUME knob and knob. Adjusting these MIDDLE and TREBLE knobs to alter knob adjusts the TASCAM GA-100CD... -
Page 16: Using Effects
AUTO WAH SENSE Set Auto Wah sensitivity. PITCH PITCH SHIFTER Set pitch shift amount up to ±1 octave. The center position is 0. DELAY DELAY TIME Set delay time (10 ms – 1.1 sec). DELAY TIME PANNING DELAY Set delay time (10 ms – 1.1 sec). Sent to L and R sub-speakers alternately. TASCAM GA-100CD External effects can also be connected to the SEND and EFFECT RETURN The effect indicators to the right of these keys show the current setting. Use the three knobs above the effect parameter table to adjust the parameter amounts. Refer to the chart below for details. To restore the effects to their factory settings, use the item in the Setup menu. (See “Initializing effect FXRS presets” on page 21 for details.) Knob 2 Knob 3 DEPTH F/B LEVEL Set modulation depth. -
Page 17: Choosing The Output
Move any knob to change the associated parameter value to the knob’s current position. jack. With a dual footswitch, one pedal will increase the bank number setting and the other will decrease it. knobs. MASTER VOLUME EFFECT to OUTPUT to cycle through the settings. and indicators light MAIN ) or a footswitch to § ¶ TASCAM GA-100CD... -
Page 18: Using The Cd Trainer
keys to adjust the tempo. 3 Press TIME/ESC after completing the setting to return to the time display. TASCAM GA-100CD Use and µ(∆) and search through them. Press briefly to skip to another track or press and hold to search a track. -
Page 19: Turning Tempo Control On And Off
Guitar Cancel function is turned OFF. When it is turned ON again, the previously made settings will be applied to playback again. or indicator appears on the LCD . to finish making the setting and to turn the Guitar Cancel CD EFF appears on the LCD when to finish making the setting and TASCAM GA-100CD... -
Page 20: Tuner, Oscillator And Metronome
ª menu. The metronome is still OFF. 2 Use the and keys to adjust the tempo in a range of 40–220 bpm (beats per minute). Adjusting the tempo turns the metronome ON. TASCAM GA-100CD tune strings to standard guitar tuning. (See “Changing settings” on page 21 for details on setting the tuner mode and sound output.) 3 Press OSC/CAL return to time display. -
Page 21: Changing Settings
BANK- decreases the active bank number. CAUTION Initializing effect banks erases all the preset bank settings that have been made. Use this function FXRS only if you are sure that you want to overwrite these settings with the factory defaults. BANK+ TASCAM GA-100CD... -
Page 22: Specifications
Standard input level Outputs Standard output level Output impedance Standard output level Output impedance Built-in effects (mono/stereo) CD Trainer Digital signal processing Playback characteristics Frequency characteristics Physical Power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) TASCAM GA-100CD MAIN 60W (RMS into 8 Ω) SUB 20W (RMS into 8 Ω) x 2 MAIN 12-inch SUB 5-inch x 2 Unbalanced 1/4" jack –38 dBu Input impedance 6.8 MΩ Unbalanced 1/4” jack –32 dBu... -
Page 23: Block Diagram
Effect Effect Control Output Select Select Select REVERB Output Reverb Select EFFECT SEND RETURN MAIN MASTER Power AMP MAIN SP (12-inch) PHONES Power AMP SUB MASTER SUB SP L (5-inch) SUB SP R (5-inch) LINE IN LINE OUT TASCAM GA-100CD... -
Page 24: Appendix - Tone Creation Reference
Appendix – Tone creation reference This chart shows example effects settings and the factory presets. Use these examples of clean and overdrive channel settings to create your own sounds. preset Factory OUTPUT SOURCE LEVEL OUTPUT TREBLE BASS GAIN Channel FLANGER TASCAM GA-100CD Your guitar will also affect the tone quality, so make adju stments as necessary to achieve the tone you desire. PHASER CHORUS TREMOLO... - Page 25 Appendix – Tone creation reference • and MAIN MASTER VOLUME VOLUME are both set at 5 (center) preset Factory OUTPUT SOURCE LEVEL OUTPUT TREBLE BASS GAIN Channel AUTO WAH • All values are on a 0 –10 scale MASTER • C = Clean D = Overdrive PITCH SHIFTER DELAY PANNING DELAY TASCAM GA-100CD...
- Page 26 Appendix – Tone creation reference Use or copy these pages to keep track of your own presets and favorite settings. Have fun! Preset OUTPUT SOURCE LEVEL OUTPUT TREBLE BASS GAIN Channel FLANGER TASCAM GA-100CD PHASER CHORUS TREMOLO...
- Page 27 Appendix – Tone creation reference Preset OUTPUT SOURCE LEVEL OUTPUT TREBLE BASS GAIN Channel AUTO WAH PITCH SHIFTER DELAY PANNING DELAY TASCAM GA-100CD...
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