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  • Page 2: Power Supply

    Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. • In direct sunlight • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity • Excessively dusty or dirty locations • Locations of excessive vibration • Close to magnetic fields Power supply Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CE mark for European Harmonized Standards CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/ 68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome aboard! Thanks for choosing the VOX DA5. To ensure a long and trouble-free relationship with your new amp, please read this manual carefully, use the amp as directed and keep the manual for future reference. Main features •...
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Please refer to the illustrations in the section entitled “The Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour” (page 6). 1. Turn the MASTER volume on the amp all the way down. 2. Insert the batteries as shown on page 5. Alternatively, plug the supplied AC adapter cord into the DC IN jack on the rear panel, then plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet.
  • Page 6: The Guitarist's Guided Panel Tour

    NOTE: Depleted batteries must be removed from the DA5 im- mediately. If you leave them in, malfunctions such as battery leakage may occur. You should also remove the batteries if you will not be using the DA5 for an ex- tended time. The Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour In this chapter we’re going to take a look at the top and rear...
  • Page 7 NOTE: You can’t adjust the effect parameters while the BYPASS LED is lit. NOTE: When you turn on the DA5, the EDIT 2, EDIT 3 and Noise Reduction parameters will be automatically set to the values appropriate to the current selection of the EFFECTS and STYLE selector switches.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    HINT: You can also further adjust the speed or time, by holding down the TAP button and turning the EDIT 1 knob. (This is the EDIT 2 mode) NOTE: If the BYPASS LED is lit, you won’t be able to use the TAP switch to set the time.
  • Page 9 3. AUX IN jack Connect an external audio device to this jack. This enables you to conveniently connect a CD or MP3 player and play your guitar along with the player’s output. NOTE: Adjust the playback volume on the connected player. 4.
  • Page 10: Creating Your Own Program And Adjusting The Noise Reduction

    HINT: When you turn on the DA5, the EDIT 2, EDIT 3 and Noise Reduction parameters will be automatically set to the values appropriate to the current selection of the EFFECTS and STYLE selector switches.
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Noise Reduction

    DELAY TIME: Press the TAP button twice at the de- sired interval, or hold down the TAP button and turn EDIT 1. DELAY LEVEL: Turn EDIT 1 (without pressing any button). DELAY FEEDBACK: Turn EDIT 1 while holding down the BYPASS button.
  • Page 12: Styles And Effects

    Styles and effects In this section we’re going to talk about the eleven styles and effects. STYLES You know that there is a plethora of great sounding amps out there, and that the quest for the ultimate sound can be end- less.
  • Page 13 CRUNCH 1 This organic sounding style is dynamically rich and warm, yet biting and distinct! Rolling back your guitar’s volume results in a unique and highly usable clean sound. CRUNCH 2 This style has a fat, roaring sound with a distinctive, cranium-crushing crunch.
  • Page 14: Effects

    Effects The DA5 provides eleven of the most popular effects (some effects actually combine two effects). You can adjust the SPEED parameter of modulation effects or the TIME param- eter of delay/reverb effects simply by pressing the TAP switch twice. In addition to using the EDIT 1 knob to adjust...
  • Page 15 AUTO WAH This models an auto-wah; a device that creates an automatic “wah” effect that varies with your picking dynamics (i.e., how hard or soft you hit the strings). EDIT 1 “SENS” Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect in response to the volume of your guitar.
  • Page 16 TREMOLO This effect is based on the highly acclaimed tremolo circuit found in some guitar amps. “SPEED” Sets the tremolo speed in a range of 2.5...10 [Hz]. EDIT 2 “SPEED” This lets you use the knob to make fine adjustments to the parameter. EDIT 3 “DEPTH”...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. The amp isn’t powering up when the POWER switch is ON. • Have you installed batteries? Is the polarity correct? Or, is the AC adapter cord connected to the rear panel of the amp correctly? • Is the AC adapter plugged into an AC outlet? •...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Dimensions (W x D x H): 267 x 179 x 267 (mm) Weight Included items: Appearance and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. For more information on Vox products, please visit our website at www.voxamps.co.uk 1x INPUT 1x AUX IN jack, 1x MIC INPUT jack, 1x LINE/...
  • Page 19: Programmer's Cheat Sheet

    Programmer’s Cheat Sheet Wanna remember how you set up your favorite programs? Well, this is the place to do it! Simply copy the sheet below and mark up by drawing lines or coloring. Don’t forget to make notes on NR! PROGRAM NAME: EDIT 2 (TAP + EDIT)/: NOTE:...
  • Page 20 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.  2005 VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD.

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