Table Of Contents - Crate MX20RC Owner's Manual

Congratulations!
You are now the proud owner of the compact but powerful Crate MX20RC amplifier. Two
versatile channels - one crystal clear and the other with our patented "Flex-Wave" distortion -
combined with reverb and a three-band EQ and a switchable Chorus offer you more flexibility
and performance than any amp in its class. Our "Flex Wave" circuitry uses sequential cascad-
ing gains to deliver distortion which is rich in harmonics and is touch sensitive. A special damp-
ing circuit simulates the "current source" type of output of a tube amp, giving you solid state reli-
ability combined with classic tube sounds.
Like all Crate products, your MX20RC is designed by musicians, and built using only the
best components. Extensive testing confirms that this amplifier is the absolute best it can be.
In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly urge you to read the infor-
mation contained in this manual before you begin playing.
And thank you for choosing

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Important Safeguards and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 , 5
Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEPALLINSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
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DO NOTOPERATE NEAR ANYHEAT SOURCE AND DO NOTBLOCK ANYVENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS.
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DO NOTUSE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.
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CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMPCLOTH AND DO NOTUSE CLEANING AGENTS.
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ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TOA POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLETWIRED TO CURRENTELECTRICALCODES AND
COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCYREQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANELOF THE APPARATUS.
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PROTECTTHE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.
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UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
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ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BYTHE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE OPERA-
TION AND TOAVOID INJURY.
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THIS APPARATUS DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY AND REQUIRES SERVICE WITH ANY PHYSICALDAMAGE FROM IMPACTOR
ANY EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE.
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SERVICE MUSTBE PERFORMED BYQUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENTOR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PRO-
TECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNITIS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:
EXPLICATIONDESSYMBÔLESGRAPHIQUES:
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
NO ABRA
PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS
ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA
LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO.
NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO
REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
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"VOLTAJE PELIGROSO"
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ
AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR
REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE
PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE
REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
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"ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES."
"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"