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............................... 14 Installation and starting up........................ 15 Connections and operating elements................... 16 Technical specifications........................24 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 amplification and playback of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating condi‐ tions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
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Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
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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. TUBE5 Celestion TUBE15 Celestion...
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
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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.
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 operating elements Connections and operating elements Item no. 469677 TUBE5 Celestion Front panel guitar combo...
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Connections and operating elements 1 [ON/OFF] Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 2 Status LED This LED lights when the device is turned on. 3 [VOLUME] Volume control 4 [TONE] Tone control 5 [5W/1W] Output power switch 6 [INPUT] 1/4"...
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Connections and operating elements Item no. 469677 TUBE5 Celestion Rear panel 7 [EXTERNAL SPEAKER] 1/4" output socket for connecting an external speaker box (recommended impedance: 8 Ω). The internal speaker will be turned off when this connector is used. 8 Power cord guitar combo...
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Connections and operating elements Item no. 469683 TUBE15 Celestion Front panel TUBE5 Celestion TUBE15 Celestion...
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Connections and operating elements 1 [ON/OFF] Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 2 Status LED This LED lights when the device is turned on. 3 [GAIN] Control to adjust the signals preamp gain 4 [VOLUME] Volume control 5 [TONE] Tone control 6 [BASS] Control to adjust the low frequencies...
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Connections and operating elements 8 [TREBLE] Control to adjust the high frequencies 9 [REVERB] Control to adjust the intensity of the reverb effect 10 [15W/1W] Output power switch 11 [INPUT] 1/4" jack socket to connect an instrument TUBE5 Celestion TUBE15 Celestion...
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Connections and operating elements Item no. 469683 TUBE15 Celestion Rear panel guitar combo...
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Connections and operating elements 12 [EXTERNAL SPEAKER] 1/4" output socket for connecting an external speaker box (recommended impedance: 8 Ω). The internal speaker will be turned off when this connector is used. 13 [SEND] 1/4" output socket for looping in an effects processor. 14 [RETURN] 1/4"...
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Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 305 mm × 310 mm × 210 mm Weight 6 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing TUBE5 Celestion TUBE15 Celestion...
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Technical specifications Further information Channels Reverb External effects loop Recording output MIDI port External speaker connector Headphone connection Foot switch connector Incl. foot switch guitar combo...
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Technical specifications Operating supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Dimensions (W × H × D) 427 mm × 435 mm × 235 mm Weight 11.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing guitar combo...
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Technical specifications Further information Channels Reverb External effects loop Recording output MIDI port External speaker connector Headphone connection Foot switch connector Incl. foot switch TUBE5 Celestion TUBE15 Celestion...
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’...
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Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4"...
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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