IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Introduction Welcome aboard! Thanks for choosing the VOX DA10/DA20. 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 •...
Setup Please refer to the illustrations in the section entitled “The Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour” (page 7). 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 power cord into the power input on the rear panel, then plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
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NOTE: Depleted batteries must be removed from the DA10/ DA20 immediately. If you leave them in, malfunctions such as battery leakage may occur. You should also re- move the batteries if you will not be using the DA10/ DA20 for an extended time.
Styles including clean sounds, slightly-distorted bluesy sounds, crunchy rhythm sounds, and high- gain lead sounds. When you select a different type of sound, the noise reduction setting is automatically configured to accommodate the selected amp sound Style. GAIN This adjusts the preamp gain.
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NOTE: You can’t adjust the effect parameters while the BYPASS LED is lit. NOTE: When you turn on the DA10/DA20, 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.
This switch adjusts the output wattage of the power amp. This means that even when the master volume is turned up to max to drive the power amp, you can adjust the volume without losing any tone or feel. 3. LINE/PHONE jack Use this jack if you’re plugging directly in to a mixer,...
HINT: When you turn on the DA10/DA20, the EDIT 2, EDIT 3 and Noise Reduction parameters will be automati- cally set to the values appropriate to the current selec- tion of the EFFECTS and STYLE selector switches.
(page 12). Adjusting the noise reduction Here’s how to adjust the noise reduction HINT: When you use a high-gain amp type such as “HIGAIN 1,” “HIGAIN 2” or “HIGAIN 3,” we recommend that you use noise reduction. 1. Press the BYPASS button to make the BYPASS LED light.
BLUES 2 This style has a thick tone with second and third or- der harmonics that increase as the amp is cranked. BLUES 3 This instantly recognisable signature tone produces clean sounds that are rich and jangly with a smooth yet detailed top end, and overdrives that have a glo- rious, throaty bark.
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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.
Effects The DA10/DA20 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 pa- rameter of delay/reverb effects simply by pressing the TAP switch twice. In addition to using the EDIT 1 knob to adjust...
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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.
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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”...
LINE/PHONE jack to do this, since plug- ging something into this jack automatically mutes the amp’s speakers. If there’s still no sound from the amp, go to “There’s no sound coming from the amp.” If you do hear sound, check the headphones or cable you are hook- ing up to this jack.
1x AUX IN jack, 1x MIC INPUT jack, 1x LINE/ PHONE jack Maximum 10W RMS @ 8 ohms For more information on Vox products, please visit our Maximum 20W RMS @ 8 website at www.voxamps.co.uk ohms 2x VOX original (6.5inch 8...
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)/TAP: NOTE:...
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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. 2007 VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD.
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