Vox AC1RV Owner's Manual

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GENRE VARIATION Name GENRE VARIATION Name GENRE VARIATION Name
8 BEAT 1 8 Beat 1 ROCK/ 1 Rock 1 REGGAE 1 Reggae 1
2 8 Beat 2 2 Rock 2 2 Reggae 2
METAL
3 8 Beat 3 3 Rock 3 3 Reggae 3
4 8 Beat Shuffle 1 4 Metal 1 4 Afro 1
5 8 Beat Shuffle 2 5 Metal 2 5 Afro 2
6 8 Beat Shuffle 3 6 Metal 3 6 Afro 3
16 BEAT 1 16 Beat 1 BLUES 1 Blues DANCE 1 Disco 1
2 16 Beat 2 2 8 Beat Blues 2 Disco 2
3 16 Beat 3 3 Blues Shuffle 3 Disco 3
4 16 Beat Swing 1 4 Motown 1 4 House 1
5 16 Beat Swing 2 5 Motown 2 5 House 2
6 16 Beat Swing 3 6 Motown 3 6 House 3
TRIPLET 1 3/4 1 JAZZ/ 1 Jazz 1 SONGS 1 Song 1
2 3/4 2 2 Jazz 2 2 Song 2
FUNK
3 3/4 3 3 Jazz 3 3 Song 3
4 3/4 Shuffle 4 Funk 1 4 Song 4
5 3/4 Swing 1 5 Funk 2 5 Song 5
6 3/4 Swing 2 6 Funk 3 6 Song 6
IRREGU- 1 5/4 COUNTRY 1 Country
LAR 2 6/4 2 Country Shuffle 1
3 7/4 3 Country Shuffle 2
4 5/8 4 Bossa Nova
5 6/8 5 Surf
6 7/8 6 Ondo
Precautions
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
Location
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
malfunction. Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity ence in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
• Locations of excessive vibration and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
• Close to magnetic fields instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
Power supply
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC out-
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
let of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet
radio or television reception, which can be determined
of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
Interference with other electrical devices
the following measures:
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable dis-
Increase the separation between the equipment and
tance from radios and televisions.
receiver.
Handling
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the ent from that to which the receiver is connected.
switches or controls.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
Care
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry
can void the user's authority to operate this equip-
cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thin-
ment.
ner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
After reading this manual, please keep it for later refer-
When this "crossed-out wheeled bin" symbol is
ence.
displayed on the product, owner's manual, bat-
tery, or battery package, it signifies that when
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
you wish to dispose of this product, manual,
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equip-
package or battery you must do so in an ap-
ment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a
proved manner. Do not discard this product,
breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.
manual, package or battery along with ordinary
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment.
household waste. Disposing in the correct man-
If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC
ner will prevent harm to human health and potential
adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest
damage to the environment. Since the correct method
VOX dealer or the store where the equipment was pur-
of disposal will depend on the applicable laws and
chased.
regulations in your locality, please contact your local
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS administrative body for details. If the battery contains
heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a
This product has been manufactured according to
chemical symbol is displayed below the "crossed-out
strict specifications and voltage requirements that are
applicable in the country in which it is intended that wheeled bin" symbol on the battery or battery pack-
this product should be used. If you have purchased this age.
product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via
* All product names and company names are the trade-
a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is in-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective own-
tended to be used in the country in which you reside.
ers.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other
than that for which it is intended could be dangerous
and could invalidate the manufacturer's or distributor's
warranty.
Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase
otherwise your product may be disqualified from the
manufacturer's or distributor's warranty.
Introduction 11. LEVEL knob
Controls the volume level of the rhythm pattern.
Thank you for purchasing the VOX AC1 Rhythm VOX Mini
12. START/STOP button
Guitar Amplifier with Rhythm. To enjoy your AC1 Rhythm
Starts or stops playback of the rhythm pattern.
VOX to its fullest potential, please read this manual care-
fully and use the AC1 Rhythm VOX only as directed. Side panel
1. PHONES jack
Part Names and Functions
Connect the headphones here.
Note: If you connect the headphones to
this jack, the internal speaker will be
Top panel
muted.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Note: Be sure to connect a pair of stereo
headphones. If you connect mono
ones there will be no sound.
2. STANDBY switch
Turns the power to the unit on and off. When the
power is turned on, the POWER indicator on the top
panel will light up.
3. DC-9V IN jack
Connect a separately-sold AC adapter here.
8 9 10 11 12
Setting Up Your Amplifier
This section explains the basic setup procedure for your
Amplifier section
amplifier.
1. INPUT jack Note: This manual includes safety precautions and an
explanation of the parts and functions of the ampli-
Plug in your guitar here.
fier. Please read this manual throughly.
2. POWER indicator
1. Set the VOLUME knob and LEVEL knob on the
The indicator lights up when the power to the unit is
turned on. AC1RV to minimum.
2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment. Alter-
3. OVERDRIVE switch
natively, connect a separately-sold AC adapter to the
Set the switch to CLEAN to get a clean sound, and to
DC9V IN jack on the side panel, then insert the plug
OVERDRIVE to get a high-gain sound.
on the other end of the AC adapter into an appropriate
4. GAIN knob
AC outlet.
Controls the pre-amp gain.
3. Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack on the top pan-
5. TONE knob
el.
Controls the tonal color of the amplifier.
If you plan to use a CD or MP3 player, connect the
player to the AUX IN jack on the top panel.
6. VOLUME knob
Controls the level of the amplifier volume.
4. Set the STANDBY switch to ON to power on the am-
plifier.
7. AUX IN jack
Connect your CD or MP3 player here. This is great if
5. Turn up the VOLUME knob slowly to adjust the vol-
you want to jam along to your favourite music.
ume level. Use the LEVEL knob to adjust the rhythm
pattern volume.
Rhythm section
Note: Some guitars or certain settings on the amp may
generate feedback. In such cases, turn down the
8. GENRE selector
VOLUME knob.
Enables you to select the genre for a rhythm pattern.
Inserting batteries
9. VARIATION/TUNER button and indicator
You can select one of six variations for each genre. Remove the battery compartment cover from the rear of
the cabinet. Insert six AA batteries in the correct orienta-
("Using the Rhythm Section")
tion as shown in the figure below.
10. TEMPO knob
Controls the tempo of the rhythm pattern.
Using the Tuner
The tuner function on the AC1RV enables you to tune a
guitar you connect to the INPUT jack. The tuner will rec-
ognize the pitch of an input sound and will light up LEDs
indicating the pitch relative to "E."
Note: Be sure to insert batteries in the correct orienta-
tion. 1. Press and hold down the VARIATION/TUNER button
1
for a second or longer.
Replacing the batteries
The rhythm pattern playback will stop and the tuner
2
If the POWER indicator becomes dim, replace the batter-
function is engaged.
ies with new ones.
Indication during tuner mode (when no valid signal is input)
3
Note: The sound may become noisy if the battery power
is low.
2. Play the open 6th string.
Note: Remove exhausted batteries immediately. Oth-
Note: Be careful not to play other strings accidentally.
erwise, a malfunction may occur, or the batteries
may leak liquid. Also, remove the batteries if you
3. Tune the string so that only the middle indicator lights
plan not to use the amplifier for a long period of
up green.
time.
Note: Batteries are included primarily for the purpose of
checking amp operation. However, the life of the
included batteries may be short.
Using the Rhythm Section
Tip: The tuner can recognize an E note at higher or
Selecting a rhythm pattern
lower octaves. You can also use the tuner to tune
Select a genre for each rhythm pattern using the GENRE
to harmonics, or to tune other instruments, such as
selector. The SONGS genre features rhythms based on
a bass guitar.
popular songs.
4. Press the VARIATION/TUNER button again to com-
Select a rhythm variation using the VARIATION/TUNER
button. One of three VARIATION/TUNER indicators plete tuning.
lights up green or red in the following sequence each Tip: After you tune the 6th string, tune the other strings
time you press the button. using the 6th string as a reference.
Green Red
VARIATION 4
VARIATION 1 Specifications
VARIATION 2 VARIATION 5
Number of Rhythm Patterns: 66 (including 6 song pat-
VARIATION 3 VARIATION 6
terns)
Tempo Range: 40–240bpm
Starting and stopping the playback of a rhythm I/O Jacks: INPUT jack x 1, AUX IN jack x 1, PHONES
jack x 1
pattern
Output Power: Maximum approx. 1W, RMS into 8 Ohms
Press the START/STOP button to start or stop playing a
Speakers: 3-inch, 4 Ohms x 2
rhythm pattern.
Power Source: AA batteries (R6/LR6) x 6; or, optional
During playback, the VARIATION/TUNER indicator that
AC adapter
corresponds to the selected rhythm pattern will flash in
Battery Life: Max. 26 hours (alkaline batteries)
sync with the tempo.
Current Consumption: 55mA
Dimensions (W x D x H): 170 x 67 x 128mm / 6.69 x 2.64
Adjusting the volume of a rhythm pattern
x 5.04 inches
Use the LEVEL knob to adjust the volume of a rhythm
Weight: 508g / 1.12 lbs. (without batteries)
pattern.
Accessories: AA batteries (R6) x 6
Optional Item: AC adapter (DC 9V
Changing the tempo of a rhythm pattern
Use the TEMPO knob to change the tempo in the range
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without
from 40 to 240bpm.
notice for improvement.
Tip: If you selected the SONGS genre, the already-
programmed tempo will be used.
Very sharp
Slightly sharp
In tune
Slightly flat
Very flat
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