conjunction with the Volume control on the guitar allows for a wide range of
Volumes & Gains to be achieved. This can be very powerful for tone shaping.
These Master Volume controls are positioned before the phase splitter valve
and after the FX return.
OCTAL MASTER
This controls the amount of signal being sent through the 8-Pin or ‘OCTAL’
valve in the output stage of the V10. This is factory fitted as a 6L6GC. Varying
this control in conjunction with the NOVAL Master will set the stage or overall
volume of the V10.
ON – STANDBY – OFF Switch
The V10 should always be switched from OFF to STANDBY first, (toggle switch
in its centre position). The amplifier is now in ‘STANDBY’ mode with just the
valve heaters and low voltages on. This allows the valves to heat up before
they get 100s of volts up them, (it’s less of a shock). After around 60 seconds,
the amp can be switch to ON. Please ensure the Volumes are turned down and
you leave at least 30 seconds before switching from Standby to Off. This will
ensure extended valve life and avoid any power-down noise. This is especially
relevant if you’re running through a large PA system as any small pop may
become amplified to audience death levels, which may limit your music
career.
REAR PANEL
Voltage selector
This selects the correct mains voltage for your territory. Please refer to a
qualified technician before even thinking about moving this switch. If you do
find yourself in foreign climes where the mains voltage is different to home,
(and the water tastes funny), it will be necessary to switch this selector. The
mains fuse must always be changed at the same time. Failure to do this will
result in either the mains fuse blowing as soon as the amp is turned on or the
amp running with a fuse that is of too higher value to provide adequate safety
