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Summary of Contents for Crate TXB50
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Digital Signal Processing. At last, you can take your music with you and have great tone on the road. Not only is the TXB50 compact and portable, it also features a four band rotary eq, a switchable contour control and the incredible sound that has made Crate a household name among musicians. -
Page 3: Features
FEATURES: • Four band rotary equalizer • Switchable Contour control • Crate’s Digital Signal Processing (DSP) • Insert jack for connecting external effects • CD Inputs for connecting background music • Headphones jack for silent operation • Internal rechargeable power supply for at least 8 hours of normal playing time, 2 hours at full output –... -
Page 4: About The Power Supply
ABOUT THE POWER SUPPLY: The TXB50 uses a sealed lead-acid 12-volt battery as its internal power source. Unlike ni-cad batteries, this battery has no “memory” – it can be fully recharged at any time, without damage to the battery. When fully charged, the LED next to the power switch will illuminate yellow with the switch at the on position. -
Page 5: About The Power Supply
ABOUT THE POWER SUPPLY (continued): The TXB50 may also be powered by using a 12-volt automotive cigarette lighter adapter, available at most electronic supply stores. Make certain that the polarity on the adapter matches what is shown below. POSITIVE Connect the small round end of the adapter to the 12VDC Automobile adapter jack (#18, page 8), then connect the other end of the adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. -
Page 6: The Front Panel
THE FRONT PANEL INPUT INPUT GAIN TXB 50 1. INPUT: Connect an active or passive instrument here by means of a shield- ed signal cable terminated with a 1/4” connector. 2. GAIN: Use this control to adjust the input signal level for the best signal to noise ratio without distortion. - Page 7 MASTER LEVEL MODE LEVEL FUNK-WAH FLANGE OCTAVE CHORUS CHO/HALL ECHO ROOM DELAY HALL BASS 9. MASTER LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the overall output of the amplifier. 10. DSP MODE: Use this control to select the type of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) effect applied to the signal.
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Page 8: The Rear Panel
Connecting to an Connecting to an effect effect’s insert jack with a stereo-to-mono Y with a stereo cable: TIP: LINE IN (RETURN) INSERT, INSERT, RING: LINE OUT (SEND) TXB50 TXB50 SLEEVE: GROUND STEREO 1/4" TO STEREO 1/4" CABLE STANDARD INVERTED MONO INSERT... -
Page 9: Suggested Setups
SUGGESTED SET-UPS: The TXB50 can be used in a variety of different ways, some of which are shown below and on the following page. Use these ideas to fuel your imagination for the setup which best suits your needs. Idea 1 – Play along, with external effects and backup: Connect an instru- ment (bass, guitar, keyboard) to the Input jack. -
Page 10: Suggested Setups
SUGGESTED SET-UPS (CONTINUED): Idea 3 - Music Playback: Connect the outputs of a CD player or tape deck to the Input jack. (Use a dual RCA-to-mono 1/4” adapter as shown below.) Use the gain, eq and level controls to adjust the sound as desired. CD PLAYER EQ, COMP/LMTR Notes:... -
Page 11: System Block Diagram
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM: INPUT CONTOUR GAIN SHAPE LOW LOW HIGH HIGH LEVEL MODE POWER LIMITER MASTER LEVEL HEAD PHONES INSERT INPUTS POWER SUPPLY CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER FUSE SMART CHARGER CHARGER CHARGING CIRCUIT BATTERY FUSE INDICATOR CHARGING INDICATOR BATTERY... -
Page 12: Technical Specifications
SPEAKER POWER REQUIREMENTS SIZE AND WEIGHT The TXB50 is enclosed in a rugged, molded high tech polymer cabinet. Wipe the enclosure with a damp, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and road film. Never spray cleaning agents directly onto the enclosure. Do not use abrasive cleansers which will damage the finish.