Rear Panel
SERIES EFFECTS LOOP –
this consists of the Send
and Return jack sockets, Level switch and Route switch.
The Send socket supplies the preamp output (channel
A and channel B) signal to feed the input of your remote
effects system, whilst the Return socket connects the
output of your effects back into the amplifier circuit. Please
remember that the loop is of the “series” type, so that the
entire signal is sent and returned back to the amplifier.
The Level switch has Low and High settings, the setting
of this will be determined by the performance quality of
your effects system, and also how loud the TCT amplifier
is set. Low is nominally a loop level of -10dBV, and High is
nominally 0dbV. Experiment with the Level switch to see
what suits your system best.
Effects Loops in general are designed to work with rack
type processors rather than floor stomp boxes. The
reason for this is that most floor pedals do not have
enough headroom to let the signal pass through without
causing the signal to distort unduly. Also loops are
designed for unity-gain systems (i.e. what goes in, comes
back out at the same amount of gain and signal level) and
are best suited for time based processors like chorusing
and delays, graphic EQ, and studio type compressors.
Definitely do not put gain type pedals (distortion overdrive
etc) in the loop – it really will not sound good, and be very,
very noisy! If you have a good floor type processor, then
by all means experiment for your time delay type effects –
use the low level – it may work, it may not!
The ROUTE switch when set to Bypass disables the Loop
circuit if not being used, which is best practise if not using
the effects loop.
FOOTSWITCH CONNECTOR –
the supplied Albion
3-button footswitch connects into this socket for Channel
A-B, MIX switching and Reverb On/Off functions. Please
remember that the front panel channel switches MUST be
pushed in for the remote foot-switching to work.
LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS –
the two output jack
sockets are parallel wired, so please take this into
consideration when using multi speaker connections. The
accompanying Output Impedance Selector allows the use
of full power connection into either 8 or 16 ohm speaker
systems. I.e. 16 ohm output = 1 x 16 ohm speaker -- 8
ohm output = 1 x 8 ohm speaker OR 2 x 16 ohm speaker.
Warning! The use of any other impedance may cause
damage to your amplifier.
The Selector switch is recessed to prevent unknown
accidental switching of the set impedance – to adjust
please use a flat screwdriver blade in the selector switch
paddle slot.
The TCT50C 2 x 12” combo is fitted with two 8 ohm
loudspeaker in series for 16 ohm operation. Most Albion
guitar loudspeaker cabinets are also 16 ohm.
HT FUSE – this fuse protects your amplifier from further
damage in the case of one of the EL34 output valves
having a failure. WARNING! USE THE CORRECT
REPLACEMENT VALUE ONLY! Using a wrong value can
cause expensive damage to your amplifier.
MAINS INPUT –
the mains input receptacle allows for
the connection of the mains power cord, and also houses
the mains power fuse. To comply with International Safety
Regulations (for your safety and protection) your amplifier
is supplied to work with the mains supply in your country.
Please check the white rating label fitted to the back
panel. If in any doubt, please check with your supplier. It is
of utmost importance to use the correct earthed and rated
power cord, as is supplied with your amplifier.
W A R N I N G ! D O N O T U S E W I T H O U T
CONNECTING THE EARTH (GROUND) WIRE.
In the case of the mains fuse blowing, this can be changed
by removing the power cord connector from the amplifier
receptacle and with the aid of a small screwdriver the
small drawer in the receptacle can be withdrawn allowing
access to the mains power Fuse.
WARNING! USE THE CORRECT REPLACEMENT
VALUE ONLY!
A WORD OF ADVICE about fuses –
if a fuse blows
W A R N I N G ! D O N O T U S E W I T H O U T
CONNECTING THE EARTH (GROUND) WIRE.
W A R N I N G ! U S E T H E C O R R E C T
REPLACEMENT VALUE ONLY!
SERIES EFFECTS LOOP
LEVEL
RETURN
SEND
BYPASS
LOOP
ROUTE
LOW
HIGH
LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT SOCKETS
PARALLEL CONNECTED SOCKETS - INTERNAL LOUDSPEAKER = 16ohms
WARNING! DO NOT USE WITHOUT CONNECTING
LOUDSPEAKER LOAD TO AMPLIFIER AND MATCHING
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE TO SPEAKER IMPEDANCE.
16ohm OUT = 1 x 16ohm LS, 8ohm OUT = 1 x 8ohm OR 2 x 16ohm LS
OUTPUT = 35 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohms
DO NOT CONNECT ANY UNBALANCED GROUND CONNECTED EQUIPMENT
TO THE OUTPUT OF THIS AMPLIFIER. USE UN-GROUNDED DIFFERENTIAL
MODE ONLY. IF IN DOUBT REFER TO USER MANUAL
35 WATT TWIN CHANNEL VALVE GUITAR AMPLIFIER
FOOTSWITCH
CONNECTOR
8ohm
16ohm
HT FUSE
MAINS INPUT
T315mAL 250V
T1.6AL 250V
WARNING! USE CORRECT FUSE ONLY
POWER
MUTE
100%
PHASE
+
ACTIVE 33%
PHASE
-
MAINS
ON
POWER OUTPUT
MASTER
REVERB
OUTPUT
MIX
F'BK
POWER AMP RESPONSE
DEEP
EDGE
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VOLUME
TREBLE
MIDDLE
BASS
DRIVE
GAIN
TIGHT
SMOOTH
SHIFT
TIGHT
LOOSE
INPUT
CHANNEL A - PRE EQ
CHANNEL B - POST EQ
A-B
MIX
PRESS BOTH
FOR REMOTE
OPERATION
0
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BALANCE
SERIES EFFECTS LOOP
LEVEL
RETURN
SEND
BYPASS
LOOP
ROUTE
LOW
HIGH
LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT SOCKETS
PARALLEL CONNECTED SOCKETS
WARNING! DO NOT USE WITHOUT CONNECTING
LOUDSPEAKER LOAD TO AMPLIFIER AND MATCHING
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE TO SPEAKER IMPEDANCE.
16ohm OUT = 1 x 16ohm LS, 8ohm OUT = 1 x 8ohm OR 2 x 16ohm LS
OUTPUT = 100 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohms
DO NOT CONNECT ANY UNBALANCED GROUND CONNECTED EQUIPMENT
TO THE OUTPUT OF THIS AMPLIFIER. USE UN-GROUNDED DIFFERENTIAL
MODE ONLY. IF IN DOUBT REFER TO USER MANUAL
100 WATT TWIN CHANNEL VALVE GUITAR AMPLIFIER
FOOTSWITCH
CONNECTOR
OUTPUT BIAS ADJUST SYSTEM
WARNING! DO NOT REMOVE COVER
8ohm
16ohm
HT FUSE
MAINS INPUT
T1AL 250V
T2.5AL 250V
WARNING! USE CORRECT FUSE ONLY
CAUTION! NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN
SERIES EFFECTS LOOP
LEVEL
RETURN
SEND
BYPASS
LOOP
ROUTE
LOW
HIGH
LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT SOCKETS
PARALLEL CONNECTED SOCKETS
WARNING! DO NOT USE WITHOUT CONNECTING
LOUDSPEAKER LOAD TO AMPLIFIER
OUTPUT = 200 Watts RMS into 8ohms - 300 Watts RMS into 4ohms
DO NOT CONNECT ANY UNBALANCED GROUND CONNECTED EQUIPMENT
TO THE OUTPUT OF THIS AMPLIFIER. USE UN-GROUNDED DIFFERENTIAL
MODE ONLY. IF IN DOUBT REFER TO USER MANUAL
MAINS INPUT T3.15AL 250V
WARNING! USE CORRECT FUSE ONLY
TUNER
FOOTSWITCH
MUTE
OUT
LINE OUT
GROUND
CONNECT
ISOLATE
300Watt TUBE PRE/BIPOLAR POWER BASS AMPLFIER
WARNING! DO NOT USE LOAD OF LESS THAN 4ohm IMPEDANCE
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE
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