2010 VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD.
www.voxamps.com
Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a
malfunction.
In direct sunlight
•
Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
•
Excessively dusty or dirty locations
•
Locations of excessive vibration
•
Close to magnetic fields
•
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC out-
let of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet
of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience
reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable dis-
tance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the
switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry
cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thin-
ner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later refer-
ence.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equip-
ment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a
breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment.
If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC
adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest
VOX dealer or the store where the equipment was pur-
chased.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to
strict specifications and voltage requirements that are
applicable in the country in which it is intended that
this product should be used. If you have purchased this
product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via
a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is in-
tended to be used in the country in which you reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other
than that for which it is intended could be dangerous
and could invalidate the manufacturer’s or distributor’s
warranty.
Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase
otherwise your product may be disqualified from the
manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-
ent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system
can void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is
displayed on the product, owner’s manual, bat-
tery, or battery package, it signifies that when
you wish to dispose of this product, manual,
package or battery you must do so in an ap-
proved manner. Do not discard this product,
manual, package or battery along with ordinary
household waste. Disposing in the correct man-
ner will prevent harm to human health and potential
damage to the environment. Since the correct method
of disposal will depend on the applicable laws and
regulations in your locality, please contact your local
administrative body for details. If the battery contains
heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a
chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out
wheeled bin” symbol on the battery or battery pack-
age.
* All product names and company names are the trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective own-
ers.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the VOX AC1 Rhythm VOX Mini
Guitar Amplifier with Rhythm. To enjoy your AC1 Rhythm
VOX to its fullest potential, please read this manual care-
fully and use the AC1 Rhythm VOX only as directed.
Part Names and Functions
Top panel
1
8
10
11
12
9
2 3
4
5
6
7
Amplifier section
1.
INPUT jack
Plug in your guitar here.
2.
POWER indicator
The indicator lights up when the power to the unit is
turned on.
3.
OVERDRIVE switch
Set the switch to CLEAN to get a clean sound, and to
OVERDRIVE to get a high-gain sound.
4.
GAIN knob
Controls the pre-amp gain.
5.
TONE knob
Controls the tonal color of the amplifier.
6.
VOLUME knob
Controls the level of the amplifier volume.
7.
AUX IN jack
Connect your CD or MP3 player here. This is great if
you want to jam along to your favourite music.
Rhythm section
8.
GENRE selector
Enables you to select the genre for a rhythm pattern.
9.
VARIATION/TUNER button and indicator
You can select one of six variations for each genre.
(
“Using the Rhythm Section”)
10.
TEMPO knob
Controls the tempo of the rhythm pattern.
11.
LEVEL knob
Controls the volume level of the rhythm pattern.
12.
START/STOP button
Starts or stops playback of the rhythm pattern.
Side panel
1.
PHONES jack
Connect the headphones here.
Note:
If you connect the headphones to
this jack, the internal speaker will be
muted.
Note:
Be sure to connect a pair of stereo
headphones. If you connect mono
ones there will be no sound.
2.
STANDBY switch
Turns the power to the unit on and off. When the
power is turned on, the POWER indicator on the top
panel will light up.
3.
DC-9V IN jack
Connect a separately-sold AC adapter here.
Setting Up Your Amplifier
This section explains the basic setup procedure for your
amplifier.
Note:
This manual includes safety precautions and an
explanation of the parts and functions of the ampli-
fier. Please read this manual throughly.
1.
Set the VOLUME knob and LEVEL knob on the
AC1RV to minimum.
2.
Insert batteries into the battery compartment. Alter-
natively, connect a separately-sold AC adapter to the
DC9V IN jack on the side panel, then insert the plug
on the other end of the AC adapter into an appropriate
AC outlet.
3.
Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack on the top pan-
el.
If you plan to use a CD or MP3 player, connect the
player to the AUX IN jack on the top panel.
4.
Set the STANDBY switch to ON to power on the am-
plifier.
5.
Turn up the VOLUME knob slowly to adjust the vol-
ume level. Use the LEVEL knob to adjust the rhythm
pattern volume.
Note:
Some guitars or certain settings on the amp may
generate feedback. In such cases, turn down the
VOLUME knob.
Inserting batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover from the rear of
the cabinet. Insert six AA batteries in the correct orienta-
tion as shown in the figure below.
1
2
3
Note:
Be sure to insert batteries in the correct orienta-
tion.
Replacing the batteries
If the POWER indicator becomes dim, replace the batter-
ies with new ones.
Note:
The sound may become noisy if the battery power
is low.
Note:
Remove exhausted batteries immediately. Oth-
erwise, a malfunction may occur, or the batteries
may leak liquid. Also, remove the batteries if you
plan not to use the amplifier for a long period of
time.
Note:
Batteries are included primarily for the purpose of
checking amp operation. However, the life of the
included batteries may be short.
Using the Rhythm Section
Selecting a rhythm pattern
Select a genre for each rhythm pattern using the GENRE
selector. The SONGS genre features rhythms based on
popular songs.
Select a rhythm variation using the VARIATION/TUNER
button. One of three VARIATION/TUNER indicators
lights up green or red in the following sequence each
time you press the button.
VARIATION 1
VARIATION 2
VARIATION 3
Green
VARIATION 4
VARIATION 5
VARIATION 6
Red
Starting and stopping the playback of a rhythm
pattern
Press the START/STOP button to start or stop playing a
rhythm pattern.
During playback, the VARIATION/TUNER indicator that
corresponds to the selected rhythm pattern will flash in
sync with the tempo.
Adjusting the volume of a rhythm pattern
Use the LEVEL knob to adjust the volume of a rhythm
pattern.
Changing the tempo of a rhythm pattern
Use the TEMPO knob to change the tempo in the range
from 40 to 240bpm.
Tip:
If you selected the SONGS genre, the already-
programmed tempo will be used.
Using the Tuner
The tuner function on the AC1RV enables you to tune a
guitar you connect to the INPUT jack. The tuner will rec-
ognize the pitch of an input sound and will light up LEDs
indicating the pitch relative to “E.”
1.
Press and hold down the VARIATION/TUNER button
for a second or longer.
The rhythm pattern playback will stop and the tuner
function is engaged.
Indication during tuner mode (when no valid signal is input)
2.
Play the open 6th string.
Note:
Be careful not to play other strings accidentally.
3.
Tune the string so that only the middle indicator lights
up green.
Very sharp
Slightly sharp
In tune
Slightly flat
Very flat
Tip:
The tuner can recognize an E note at higher or
lower octaves. You can also use the tuner to tune
to harmonics, or to tune other instruments, such as
a bass guitar.
4.
Press the VARIATION/TUNER button again to com-
plete tuning.
Tip:
After you tune the 6th string, tune the other strings
using the 6th string as a reference.
Specifications
Number of Rhythm Patterns:
66 (including 6 song pat-
terns)
Tempo Range:
40–240bpm
I/O Jacks:
INPUT jack x 1, AUX IN jack x 1, PHONES
jack x 1
Output Power:
Maximum approx. 1W, RMS into 8 Ohms
Speakers:
3-inch, 4 Ohms x 2
Power Source:
AA batteries (R6/LR6) x 6; or, optional
AC adapter
Battery Life:
Max. 26 hours (alkaline batteries)
Current Consumption:
55mA
Dimensions (W x D x H):
170 x 67 x 128mm / 6.69 x 2.64
x 5.04 inches
Weight:
508g / 1.12 lbs. (without batteries)
Accessories:
AA batteries (R6) x 6
Optional Item:
AC adapter (DC 9V
)
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without
notice for improvement.
GENRE
VARIATION Name
8 BEAT
1
8 Beat 1
2
8 Beat 2
3
8 Beat 3
4
8 Beat Shuffle 1
5
8 Beat Shuffle 2
6
8 Beat Shuffle 3
16 BEAT
1
16 Beat 1
2
16 Beat 2
3
16 Beat 3
4
16 Beat Swing 1
5
16 Beat Swing 2
6
16 Beat Swing 3
TRIPLET
1
3/4 1
2
3/4 2
3
3/4 3
4
3/4 Shuffle
5
3/4 Swing 1
6
3/4 Swing 2
IRREGU-
LAR
1
5/4
2
6/4
3
7/4
4
5/8
5
6/8
6
7/8
GENRE
VARIATION Name
ROCK/
METAL
1
Rock 1
2
Rock 2
3
Rock 3
4
Metal 1
5
Metal 2
6
Metal 3
BLUES
1
Blues
2
8 Beat Blues
3
Blues Shuffle
4
Motown 1
5
Motown 2
6
Motown 3
JAZZ/
FUNK
1
Jazz 1
2
Jazz 2
3
Jazz 3
4
Funk 1
5
Funk 2
6
Funk 3
COUNTRY
1
Country
2
Country Shuffle 1
3
Country Shuffle 2
4
Bossa Nova
5
Surf
6
Ondo
GENRE
VARIATION Name
REGGAE
1
Reggae 1
2
Reggae 2
3
Reggae 3
4
Afro 1
5
Afro 2
6
Afro 3
DANCE
1
Disco 1
2
Disco 2
3
Disco 3
4
House 1
5
House 2
6
House 3
SONGS
1
Song 1
2
Song 2
3
Song 3
4
Song 4
5
Song 5
6
Song 6
