Telonics TCA-500C Combo Amp
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PB-009289 Rev E
TCA-500C
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OMBO
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ONTROL
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ACKS
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NDICATORS
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ANEL
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Input Gain
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Red Overload
LED
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The following text describes how the Input Gain should be set with a
typical arrangement:
i)
We assume that in most cases, the output of your guitar connects to
your volume pedal input and the output of your volume pedal connects
to your amplifier (
Note; always use good quality leads for these
connections and try to ensure they’re no longer than they need to be to
reach the jacks. Make sure they are not a trip hazard).
ii)
With the Master Level control set to 1, your volume pedal set to
maximum and Input Gain control set to 1, play some nice big chord
groups slightly harder than you would normally play; slowly increase
the Input Gain control until the Overload LED just starts to occasionally
flash, then reduce the Input Gain control until it ‘just’ ceases to flash as
you strike the chords.
iii)
You have now set the optimum level for the Input Gain control. You
should not need to adjust the Input Gain control unless you change
your guitar or volume pedal. We suggest you note this setting.
A common mistake is to see players using the Input Gain to control
output volume. The problem with this is the Input Gain control
affects the level sent to the effects unit, so once adjusted as outlined
above, it need not be moved. Use the Master Level control to adjust
the amplifier volume as needed.
Always use the Master Level to control output volume after the
Input Gain control has been adjusted as outlined above.
NOTE: For the best EQ result, make sure the Blend control is at zero (0) while adjusting
the Bass, Mid, and Treble tone controls.
