Crate RFX200S User Manual

Crate RFX200S User Manual

Three-channel guitar amplifier with stereo digital signal processing

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RFX200S
Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier
with Stereo Digital Signal
Processing
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 RFX200S Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo Digital Signal Processing User’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RFX200S Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction ..........3 The Top Panel .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP Congratulations You are now the proud owner of the Crate RFX200S three-channel guitar amplifier with Stereo Digital Signal Processing (DSP). This rugged amplifier combines out- standing features with serious clean and distorted sounds. Dual DSP controls provide 15 “Must Have”...
  • Page 4: The Top Panel

    RFX200S Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP The Top Panel: HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH STEREO GAIN GAIN LEVEL LEVEL GAIN GAIN LEVEL LEVEL INPUT INPUT INPUT 1: INPUT: Use this jack to connect your guitar to the amplifier by means of a shielded instrument cable.
  • Page 5 RFX200S Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP HIGH HIGH HIGH MUTE MUTE MUTE LEVEL GAIN GAIN LEVEL LEVEL REVERB REVERB SAVE / TAP SAVE / TAP SAVE / TAP EFFECTS EFFECTS EFFECTS DELAY DELAY DELAY 20: MUTE: This switch, when depressed, mutes the output signal at the speaker jacks and the effects loops, allowing you to silently tune or switch instruments.
  • Page 6: The Bottom Panel

    Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection. 29: SPEAKER OUTPUTS: Use these jacks to connect the amplifier to the speakers. The RFX200S is shipped from the factory with a cable from each channel connected to the speakers within the cabinet. Additional speakers may be connected providing the four ohm minimum load rating for these jacks is observed.
  • Page 7: The Dsp Section

    RFX200S Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP The DSP Section: The RFX200S features DSP controls REVERB REVERB for Effects, Delay and Reverb. Complete information about the Effects and Delay controls is given below. The Effects con- SAVE / TAP SAVE / TAP SAVE / TAP trol selects the “pitch modified”...
  • Page 8: Storing Your Own Presets

    Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP Storing Your Own Presets: Each channel of the RFX200S has two factory assigned DSP presets, as shown on pages 10 and 11. No matter what the settings of the DSP controls, the preset is recalled when a channel is selected.
  • Page 9: Using The Footswitch

    DSP preset for each channel of the amplifier. Use only the supplied Crate four-button momentary footswitch with the RFX200S. A standard 5-wire midi cable (supplied) may be used to connect the footswitch to the amplifier.
  • Page 10: Dsp Factory Presets

    RFX200S Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP DSP Factory Presets: The RFX200S Factory Presets for the DSP section are as follows: Factory Preset 1: Clean w/Chorus, Delay, Reverb REVERB REVERB SAVE / TAP SAVE / TAP SAVE / TAP EFFECTS...
  • Page 11 RFX200S Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP DSP Factory Presets: The RFX200S Factory Presets for the DSP section are as follows: Factory Preset 4: Clean w/Reverb REVERB REVERB SAVE / TAP SAVE / TAP SAVE / TAP EFFECTS EFFECTS EFFECTS...
  • Page 12: Suggested Settings

    RFX200S Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP Suggested Settings: HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH "Oceanic" STEREO Clean with Vibrato, Delay, GAIN GAIN LEVEL LEVEL GAIN GAIN LEVEL LEVEL GAIN LEVEL & Reverb INPUT INPUT INPUT HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH "Super Funk"...
  • Page 13 RFX200S Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP Suggested Settings: HIGH HIGH HIGH MUTE MUTE MUTE EFFECTS TAP Tempo: MEDIUM LEVEL GAIN GAIN LEVEL LEVEL DELAY TAP Tempo: MEDIUM REVERB REVERB SAVE / TAP SAVE / TAP SAVE / TAP EFFECTS...
  • Page 14: Dsp "Fill In The Blanks" (For User Presets)

    RFX200S Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP DSP “Fill in the Blanks” (User Settings): Copy this page to fill in your own DSP Presets! User Preset: REVERB REVERB SAVE / TAP SAVE / TAP SAVE / TAP EFFECTS EFFECTS EFFECTS...
  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    RFX200S Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Stereo DSP System Block Diagram: TUNER A BC D EF G CHANNEL 1 FLEX INPUT WAVE BUFFER LEVEL (LOW INPUT GAIN) GAIN HIGH CHANNEL 2 FLEX WAVE LEVEL (MEDIUM GAIN) GAIN HIGH CHANNEL 3 FLEX...
  • Page 16 21” H 27-3/4” W x 11-1/4” D, 45 lbs. The RFX200S 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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