Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 13 Installation and starting up........................ 14 Connections and controls........................15 Technical specifications........................19 Plug and connection assignment....................
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General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
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General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for the amplification of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐ tered electrician.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Features Features Special features of the device: 15 watt tube amp head for electric guitar Class A circuit with switchable output power 1 channel Power 15 W Reducible to 7 W 2 × 12AX7 preamp tube 2 × EL84 power tube 1 ×...
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Connections and controls Connections and controls Mighty-15TH...
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Connections and controls 1 [INPUT] 1/4" jack socket to connect your instrument 2 [BOOST] Boost switch 3 [GAIN] Gain control for the overall gain and overdrive level 4 [BASS] Control for boosting / attenuating the low frequencies 5 [MIDDLE] Control for boosting / attenuating the mid frequencies 6 [TREBLE] Control for boosting / attenuating the high frequencies 7 [VOLUME]...
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Connections and controls 8 [STD] [7W] [15W] [STD]: Standby Toggle switch for selecting output power and standby [7W]: Power reducer to 7 W [15W]: Power 15 W 9 [POWER] Mains switch. Turns the device on and off. 10 [FS BOOST] Connection for foot switch to switch the boost on / off 11 [SEND] 1/4"...
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Connections and controls 14 [1x16 Ω] Output for connecting speaker boxes with 16 Ω impedance 15 [1x8 Ω] Output for connecting speaker boxes with 8 Ω impedance 16 High voltage fuse 17 IEC chassis plug for connecting the mains cable with fuse holder The amplifier can operate a pair of 16 Ω...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Speaker Preamp: 2 × 12AX7 Power amp: 2 × EL84 Indicator tube: 1 × 6E2 Amp class Output power max. 15 W @ 8 or 16 Ω Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 Instrument 1/4"...
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Technical specifications Operating supply voltage AC 230 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow High voltage fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 315 mA, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 330 mm ×...
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Technical specifications Further information Power rating 15 W Power tubes EL84 Channels Reverb Foot switch Mighty-15TH...
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
Cleaning Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. Clean with a dry soft cloth.
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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