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Page 2: Table Of Contents
V3212 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Table of Contents: The Front Panel ..................4 The Rear Panel..................5 Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products A Brief History Of The Tube............6 Tube Types and Usage ..............6,7 The Nature of Tubes: Why (and When) to Replace Them ..7,8 The Importance of Proper Biasing..........8... - Page 3 V3212 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the Crate V3212 Guitar Amplifier. This combo amplifier packs a whole lot of vintage tube sound into its rugged cabinet – with twin 12” speakers for an amp that’s easy to operate yet produces incredible...
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Page 4: The Front Panel
V3212 GUITAR AMPLIFIER The Front Panel: 1. Input: Connect your instrument here by 9. Presence: This switch, when depressed, means of a shielded signal cable. increases the output level of the high fre- quencies by 8dB at 10kHz, giving a more 2. -
Page 5: The Rear Panel
V3212 GUITAR AMPLIFIER The Rear Panel (not shown): 15. AC Line Cord: The grounded power cord 18. 8 Ohm Speaker: The V3212 is shipped should only be plugged into a grounded power with a cable connected from this jack to the outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes internal speakers. -
Page 6: Important Information About Tubes And Tube Products
V3212 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products: A Brief History Of The Tube: In 1883, Edison discovered that electrons would flow from a suspended filament when enclosed in an evac- uated lamp. Years later, in 1905, Fleming expanded on Edison's discovery and created the "Fleming Valve". -
Page 7: The Nature Of Tubes: Why (And When) To Replace Them
V3212 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): a unique sound ("crunch"). When compared to the 6L6, the EL34 distorts more quickly, exhibits a "looser" low-end response and produces more harmonics at mid and high frequencies ("creamier" sound). These differences become more noticeable at higher volumes. -
Page 8: The Importance Of Proper Biasing
V3212 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): You can check your preamplifier tubes for microphonics by turning the amplifier on, turning up the gain and tapping lightly on each tube with the end of a pencil or a chop stick (my favorite). You will be able to hear the tapping through your speakers, which is normal. -
Page 9: Survival Tips For Tube Amplifiers
V3212 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): Survival Tips For Tube Amplifiers: To prolong tube life, observe these tips and recommendations: • Match the impedance of your speaker cabinet(s) to your amplifier. Improper impedance matching will con- tribute to early tube degradation and may cause premature tube failure. -
Page 10: System Block Diagram
V3212 GUITAR AMPLIFIER System Block Diagram:... - Page 11 V3212 GUITAR AMPLIFIER Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: SLM Electronics Corporate Headquarters: 1901 Congressional Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146 Primary Production Facility: 700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, Arkansas, 72687 Product Type: Audio Amplifier Products meet the regulations for compliance marking under: ETL standards UL6500, UL60065, or UL813 CSA standards E60065 or C22.2 No.1-M90...
- Page 12 22-1/4” H x 28” W x 10-1/2” D, 60 lbs. The V3212 is covered with a durable Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.
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