Quick Start Sheet - CARVIN QUADX User Manual

Quad X-Amp
If you're like most new owners, you're probably in a hurry to plug in your preamp and get started using it.
Before you plug it in, make sure the power switch is turned off and
1. Plug in the Preamp
• The amp is set for 120 VAC operation as shipped from the factory. If you are outside the United
States and you are on 240 VAC power then you must change the setting of the AC line voltage
selector built into the power cord connector at the rear panel. Change the power setting to 240 VAC
by removing the fuse holder and turning it so that it reads 240 VAC right side up.
• Connect the preamp to a power receptacle using the grounded (3 conductor) cord provided.
2. Connect the Preamp to a Power Amplifier
• Unless you want to use the preamp with headphones only, it will be necessary to connect the
preamp to a power amplifier in order to use it with loudspeakers.
• Connect the preamp outputs (mono or stereo) to the input of your power amplifier using a shielded
cable. You can use either the 1/4" or XLR connectors.
3. Connect the Power Amp to your Speakers
• Use a speaker cable to connect the output of the power amplifier to input of the speaker.
4. Set the Controls to Normal
• At the top row of controls:
• Set the CLOAKING, NOISE GATE, and REVERB controls at "0" to start.
• Set the STEREO OUT and MONO OUT controls at "0". You'll set the volume here.
• Set the BOOST, BRIGHT, and CABINET VOICING switches to OFF
• At the bottom row of controls:
• Set VOLUME 1, VOLUME 2, VOLUME 3, and VOLUME 4 at "3".
• Set all tone controls at "5" (LO, MID, HI : LO, HI : LO, MID, HI)
• Set the two OVERDRIVE controls at "5".
• Set all GRAPHIC EQUALIZER sliders at "0" or center position
5. Connect the Footswitch
• Connect the FS-77 footswitch cable to the "D9" connector on the rear panel. For a temporary setup
it is not necessary to screw in the "D" connector screws. For a performance setup you may want to
screw the connector in place to make sure that it isn't accidentally disconnected during the show.
6. Turn On the Preamp and the Power Amp.
• Switch on the Quad X-Amp (at the rear), and then switch on the power amplifier. Raise the power
amplifier input level controls to between half and full on.
7. Plug In and Play
• Plug your guitar in at the front (or rear) input jack.
• Turn up either the STEREO OUT or the MONO OUT controls to set the volume. Set your volume
with these master level controls —not with the channel VOLUME controls.
• Select the different channels either by using the footswitch or at the front panel by using the switch
next to the input jack. Note that Ch3 is designed for only moderate, crunch, overdrive.
• Activate the noise gate by raising the control until the red HOLD light stays on.
• Raise the REVERB level if you wish.
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