Matrix Elements GT1000fX, User Manual

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GETTING STARTED, POWERING UP & CONNECTIONS:
Your GT Series amplifier comes equipped with a power lead specific for the
requirements of your country. Use only the correct lead with the correct rated
fuse for your country’s power requirements. Use of an incorrect lead or fuse
rating could lead to damage of your amplifier.
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1.Connect the supplied mains power lead to the IEC inlet on the rear of the
amp.
2. Connect the signal source (this can be your pre-amp, modelling device or
main outs from your effects unit) to the inputs on the rear of the amp. If you
are running in mono from your source, then only use one channel of the amp
and keep the amp in stereo mode. Note: If you are running the Matrix amp
as part of a wet/dry or wet/dry/wet system then make sure the connections
between your ampfier or source are in place to the effects system you intend
to use before feeding the signal to the Matrix amp.
3. Connect the GT amplifier to a speaker or cabinet with a good quality
speaker cable. Never use a screened (shielded) guitar cable for this as you
may damage the cable and the amplifier. The GT-series amps will accept
various standard impedance cabinets and even non standard but bear in
mind that the total load must NOT exceed 4 ohms per channel (or 8 ohms
in bridged mode).
4. Making sure that the amp is turned off at this point, power up your signal
source (this prevents any unwated signal noise transmitted to your
speaker(s). Now with the volumes on the amp all the way down, power on
the amplifier via the power switch located on the front. You may hear a
slight “thump” as the unit is powered on. This is perfectly normal.
5. Adjust the controls of the input source to a required level (ideally 0db or
.775v) and steadily increase the GTs volume until a sufficient level is
achieved.
6. Adjust the levels of the relevant volume controls on the Matrix amp until
desired volume is achieved.
NOTE: Unlike a Valve powered amplifier, it is not
necessary to connect a speaker (or load) to the amp
whilst it is powered on. Powering on or operation of the
amp without a speaker or load attached will NOT damage
the amplifier.