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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL: SC20 Combo

MODEL NUMBER: SC20C

POWER REQUIREMENT: 100W

POWER OUTPUT: 

20W RMS @ 5% THD, 1kHz sine into 8Ω 

INPUT IMPEDANCE: 470KΩ

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 8Ω

FUSE: 

100V UNITS: MAINS

 F2.5A, 250V.

  

120V UNITS:

 T2A, 250V.

  

220V-240V

 UNITS: F1A, 250V.

DIMENSIONS:

HEIGHT:

 16 ¾ in (42.5 cm)

WIDTH:

 20 ½ in (52 cm)

DEPTH:

 8 ⅜ in (21 cm)

WEIGHT: 35 lb (16 kg)

WON’T TURN ON

1.  Make sure AC cord is securely connected at both 

ends.

2.  Verify the power source with something you 

know works.

3.  Check the mains fuse, and replace if necessary. If 

it blows again, refer to qualified service personnel.

NO SOUND

1.  Check input cable.

2.  Make sure the channel volumes are turned up.

3.  Check speaker cable to see if it is disconnected 

or shorted.

4.  Check for a blown speaker.

5.  Look at the preamp and power tubes to see if 

they are lighting up.

RUNNING HOT

1.  Make sure that the unit has adequate ventilation.

2.  Make sure that the speaker is plugged in the 

correct output jack.

3.  Power tubes may be drawing excessive current 

(refer to qualified service personnel).

DISTORTION

1.  Check the impedance setting.

2. Check the speaker cable for shorts.

3. Check the speaker.

4. Check the signal level at other devices in the 

signal path.

5. Power tubes may be weak (refer to qualified 

service personnel).

BLOWING MAINS FUSE

1.  Bad power tube or other internal power supply 

component (refer to qualified service personnel).

Summary of Contents for SC 20

Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL SC 20 www soundcityamp com ...

Page 2: ...launch the big sound revolution in 1967 The SC20s sparking tonal palette comes courtesy of a matched pair of Mullard 6V6 power tubes producing a rich natural sustain topped off with the instantly recogni zable tube driven Accutronics reverb Cranking up the volume pushes the power tubes into blissfull overdrive Simply stated you ll find the full bodied performance of the Sound City SC20 tube combo ...

Page 3: ...ne blade wider than the other This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to replace your obso lete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of this plug X X Protect the power supply cord from being pinched or abraded X X The power supply cord of this product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time or du...

Page 4: ...trols set the input stage and power amp gain amount as you rotate the knobs clockwise The NORMAL volume feeds a full range gain stage the delivers deep low end and a subtle top end sparkle As you increase the volume the tonal balance develops a fatter smoother character This stage is ideal for dialing in a big dynamic punch that cleans up nicely when backing off on the guitar volume The BRILLIANT ...

Page 5: ... tonal territory before you even begin to start thinking about tone control settings See page 9 for sample settings For guitars with humbuckers When using humbucking pickups with enhanced midrange output push the normal volume more than the brilliant volume For guitars with single coils When using single coil pickups push the brilliant volume more than the normal volume Different combinations of N...

Page 6: ...l counter clockwise for crisp and articulate clockwise for thick and saturated 3 BRILLIANT VOLUME Sets the volume of the brilliant gain stage This first gain control also serves as a tone shaping control counter clockwise for clean and bright clockwise for snappy and mid focused EQUALIZATION SECTION Passive Interactive tone controls 4 TREBLE Passive High frequency equalization 5 MIDDLE Passive Mid...

Page 7: ...12AX7A 12AX7A 12AX7A Tube locations from right to left looking at the back of the amp Tube types are factory selected for superior performance consistent tone quality and reliability While substi tuting other brands may not cause damage to the amplifier this may affect amplifier performance in unpre dictable ways For best performance replace only with factory recommended tubes Warning Substituting...

Page 8: ...can actually withstand a much higher peak power when called upon to do so Every speaker requires a nominal break in period before it achieves its intended performance and this is true of the F50G For best results simply play the way you play and let the speaker break in according to your playing style and volume preference Each player has a different idea about how reverb should respond The SC20 r...

Page 9: ...AL VOLUME INPUT SOUND CITY SC20 Scuttle Buttin REVERB MAINS ON BASS MIDDLE TREBLE BRILLIANT NORMAL VOLUME INPUT SOUND CITY SC20 Day Of The Eagle REVERB MAINS ON BASS MIDDLE TREBLE BRILLIANT NORMAL VOLUME INPUT SOUND CITY SC20 Little Wing Freedom REVERB MAINS ON BASS MIDDLE TREBLE BRILLIANT NORMAL VOLUME INPUT SOUND CITY SC20 Little Wing For strat in middle bridge Pick up setting Freedom For strat ...

Page 10: ...d replace if necessary If it blows again refer to qualified service personnel NO SOUND 1 Check input cable 2 Make sure the channel volumes are turned up 3 Check speaker cable to see if it is disconnected or shorted 4 Check for a blown speaker 5 Look at the preamp and power tubes to see if they are lighting up RUNNING HOT 1 Make sure that the unit has adequate ventilation 2 Make sure that the speak...

Page 11: ...h We declare that all of our products are compliant with European Union Directive EC1907 206 for the Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of chemicals REACh and contain none or less than 0 1 of the chemicals listed as hazardous chemicals in the REACh regulation All information provided in this Certificate of Compliance is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of the date this C...

Page 12: ...ontrol of SCA including but not limited to any malfunction defects or failure caused by or resulting from unautho rized service or parts damaged or broken tubes incorrect line voltage improper maintenance modifica tion or repair by the user abuse misuse neglect accident fire flood or other Acts of God 5 Responsibility for the repair of any SCA product sold outside of U S boundaries is borne by the...

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