CARVIN AG100D2003 Operating Manual

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA
Congratulations on your purchase of the AG100D Series III amplifier. We've
included all of the great features a solo performer needs, such as three inde-
pendent channels with separate volume and EQ, MID sweep control, phantom
mic power and 5 band Graphic EQ. Then we added our dual 24 Bit Digital Effects
Processor. Additional features include, mid & HI Contour switches on chan-
nel 1, Bass and Mid Contour switches on channel 2.
Channels 1's voicing is designed for standard electric or acoustic guitars while
channels 2 and 3 will also accommodate line level signals from keyboards, tape
decks, drum machines and a balanced microphone, making the AG100D well
suited for a "One-Man-Band" stage set-up.
We haven't neglected the bass player with the bass tuned enclosure and high
frequency tweeter, combined with 100 watts RMS of power—ideal for acoustic
or electric basses. You can play bass and guitar simultaneously without degrad-
ing the guitar signal. Just plug the bass into channel 2 and start thump'n!
RECEIVING INSPECTION—read before getting started
INSPECT YOUR AMP FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping. If any
damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship your unit,
always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possible protec-
tion during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any damage caused
by improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped separately.
Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this manual
for your records. Keep your portion of the card and return the portion with your name and
comments to us. Or you may register online at www.carvin.com/registration
For your records, you may wish to record the following information.
Serial No._____________________ Invoice Date_______________
76-01019 0801
AG100D ACOUSTIC/PA AMP Series III
CONNECTING AC POWER TO YOUR AG100D
• Use only a grounded (3 prong) power outlet to prevent a shock hazard. This also gives
the quietest grounding for the amplifier
CONNECTING INPUTS TO YOUR AG100D
• Channel one is specially designed for acoustic and electric guitars using a 1/4" phone
shielded cable.
• Channel two is an instrument/line input. Any unbalanced device such as another guitar,
tape recorders, drum machine, or keyboard can be plugged in using a 1/4" phone
plug shielded cable.
• Channel three is a microphone & line input. Plug a microphone or line level device
into the balanced XLR MIC input using an XLR shielded microphone cable and a 1/4"
shielded cable from your tape machine. Both can be used at the same time.
TURNING ON YOUR AG100D
• Adjust all three channel volume controls to their off position (full counter clockwise).
• Turn the Gain control to "0" on Channel 1
• Adjust all "EQ" tone controls to their center detent position.
• Adjust all channel effects sends return to their off "center" position.
• Turn the AG100D on by the power switch on the front panel and watch for the power
LED to come on.
• Plug in your instruments and microphone into the appropriate channels, and adjust
the volume controls to the desired playing level. (For detail on the individual chan-
nel tone controls and the graphic equalizer, see the appropriate sections in this manual.)
AG100D SERIES III ACOUSTIC AMP SPECIFICATIONS:
Frequency Response:
Total Harmonic Distortion:
Output Power:
Phantom Power:
Channel 1:
Channel 2&3:
Graphic EQ.:
Input ch. 1&2:
Mic/Line Input ch. 3:
Power Consumption:
Power Requirement:
Size:
SPEAKER SPECS:
12" Cabinet Response:
12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
OPERATING MANUAL
Mic or Line Inputs: 20Hz-20KHz ±2dB
Less than 1%
100 Watts RMS @ 8ohms
Channel 3 only for use with condenser mics
3 band active
LOW: 80Hz ±12dB
Acoustic Sweep: 300-3KHz ±12dB
HI: 10KHz ±12dB
2 band active,
LOW: 80Hz ±12dB
HI: 10kHz ±12dB
5 Band: 100Hz, 250Hz, 800Hz,
6kHz,and 12kHz ±10dB
1/4" Phone Jack
Balanced XLR input with phantom power,
1/4" Phone Jack
150VA @ 120/240VAC
100 to 240 VAC, 50-60Hz
17.5Wx12Dx22H, 33Lbs.
12" PS12 or 15" PS15 woofer (depending on model purchased)
High frequency tweeter with adjustable L-Pad on crossover.
63Hz to 16.5kHz
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