Vox PATHFINDER BASS 10 Owner's Manual

Bass Guitar Practice Amp
Owner's Manual
Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of the VOX
Pathfinder Bass 10 amplifier! Please read this
manual thoroughly to learn how to use your new
amplifier properly so that it will provide you with
many years of reliable operation.
Caution: Adjust the volume level carefully. If you
set the volume too high, your hearing may be
damaged by the loud sound output. It is especially
important to adjust the level appropriately when
you are using headphones.
Top Panel
1. INPUT jack
Plug your bass guitar into this jack.
2. DRIVE control
This control enables you to adjust the overall
distortion amount.
Turn the Drive control clockwise to increase
distortion.
3. BRIGHT switch
Turn this switch on to create a bright and edgy sound
by adding harmonics to the high frequency range.
4. TREBLE control
This control enables you to adjust the tone in the
high frequency range.
5. BASS control
This control enables you to adjust the tone in the
low frequency range.
6. VOLUME control
This master volume control enables you to adjust
the overall sound level.
7. PHONES/LINEOUT jack
Use this jack to connect headphones or other
devices.
Note: While this jack is being used, the internal
speaker will be muted.
8. POWER switch
This switch turns the power to the amplifier on
and off.
The indicator lights up when the power to the unit
is turned on.
Specifications
Dimensions (W x D x H): 380 x 170 x 277 (mm)/
14.96 x 6.69 x 10.91 (inches) (including the
projection)
Weight: 5.6kg/12.35lbs.
Output Power: 10 Watts RMS
Speaker: VOX Bulldog 5" x 2 (4 ohms)
Input: INPUT jack
Output: PHONES/LINEOUT jack
Controls: DRIVE, TREBLE, BASS, VOLUME,
BRIGHT switch
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without
notice for improvement.
* All product names and company names are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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.
•Clean only with dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet. (for USA and Canada)
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
•Turning off the power switch does not completely isolate this
product from the power line so remove the plug from the socket if
not using it for extended periods of time.
•Install this product near the wall socket and keep the power plug
easily accessible.
•WARNING-This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
•Do not install this equipment on the far position from wall outlet
and/or convenience receptacle.
•Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a box for
the conveyance or similar unit.
•Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
•Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
© 2009 VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
When this "crossed-out wheeled bin" symbol is
displayed on the product, owner's manual, battery, or
battery package, it signifies that when you wish to
dispose of this product, manual, package or battery
you must do so in an approved manner. Do not discard
this product, manual, package or battery along with
ordinary household waste. Disposing in the correct
manner will prevent harm to human health and
potential damage to the environment. Since the correct method
of disposal will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in
your locality, please contact your local administrative body for
details. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the
regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the
"crossed-out wheeled bin" symbol on the battery or battery
package.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to strict
specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the
country in which it is intended that this product should be used.
If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail
order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this
product is intended to be used in the country in which you
reside.
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.