SX50C
SX200H
CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA
OPERATING MANUAL
SX100C
For your records, you may wish to record the following information.
Serial No._____________________ Invoice Date_______________
SX200C
RECEIVING INSPECTION—read before getting started
INSPECT YOUR AMP FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during ship-
ping. If any damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN
immediately.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship
your unit, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the
best possible protection during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are not
liable for any damage caused by improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the
future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped
separately. Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before
inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this
manual for your records. Keep your portion of the card and return the portion
with your name and comments to us.
SX50C, SX100C, SX200C & SX200H
GUITAR AMPS
SX SERIES SPECIFICATIONS:
Speakers:
SX50C, SX100C, SX200C:
Celestion SEVENTY 80 RMS
Power:
SX50C:
50 watts @ 8
Ω
SX100C:
100 watts @ 8
Ω
SX200C/SX200H:
100 watts @ 4, 8, 16
Ω
Output Impedance:
4-16 ohms switchable
Power Amp:
THD: Less than 1%
Input Impedance:
100k ohms
Channels:
2—switching
Tone Controls:
BASS: 80Hz
Drive Channel
MID: 600Hz
TREBLE: 8k Hz
PRESENCE: 11k Hz (SX200 only)
Clean Channel
BASS: 90Hz
MID: 575Hz
TREBLE: 9k Hz
PRESENCE: 8-11k Hz (SX200 only)
Ch 1 Sensitivity:
1mV for clipping, dynamic range 72dB
Ch 2 Sensitivity:
75mV for full output
Line Out:
1.5 VAC @ full power
Power:
SX50C/SX100C:
90-250VAC, 50-60Hz, 125VA
SX200C/SX200H:
120V or 240V model
Fuse:
5 amp 250V internal
Cabinet Size:
SX50C/SX100C:
19.5W x 10.25D x 17.5”H
SX200C:
26W x 10.25D x 17.5”H
SX200H:
24.5W x 9.5D x 10.5”H
Cabinet:
Plywood–no particle board
Net Weight:
SX50C/SX100C:
30 lbs,
SX200C:
44 lbs,
SX200H:
24 lbs
Warranty:
One Year
Options:
FS22
footswitch,
CV211
cover SX100 & SX50
CV3212
cover SX200
CV3200
cover SX200H
SC212E
two 12” 200w 4
Ω
extension cabinet
SC412T/B
four 12” 200w 8
Ω
extension cabinet
76-10205C 0705
SX SERIES
Classic Tube Emulation, awesome digital effects, rich black vinyl
covering and the brass red jewel light continue to make the AMERICAN MADE SX
Series one of the hottest amps on the market today!
EMULATION OR MODELING?
Unlike other “modeling” amps, the SX
doesn’t just copy the sounds of other amplifiers – it actually emulates 12AX7 tube
circuitry. The SX waveforms successfully “emulates” real tube waveforms that
breathe and express warmth from a mild soft-clip to a full power soaked sustain.
Pro players and industry gurus have stated that the SX Tube Emulator actually
sounds better than many tube amps!
TWO CHANNELS
– Clean and Distortion. Each channel has its own inde-
pendent volume control for setting up equal levels quickly and easily. The
SX200C
and
SX200H
adds true “DUAL CHANNEL 1 & 2” capabilities allowing both chan-
nels to be played at the same time.
ACTIVE TONE CONTROLS
All models feature
BASS
,
MID
and
TREBLE
controls on both channels. The
SX200C
and
SX200H
goes even further by adding
a
PRESENCE
control to each channel for more high-end.
24-BIT EFFECTS
Once you have your tone, add in just the right amount of
lush REVERBS, rich CHORUSES, thick textured FLANGING and pristine ECHOES
using fully adjustable parameters for damping, decay, depth, speed, time and regen-
eration–up to 256 24-BIT effects. The
SX200C
and
SX200H
adds a second digital
processor dedicated to creating a lush, concert-hall reverb at the push of a button.
SX MODELS
The 50 watt
SX50C
with one heavy-duty
Celestion SEVENTY 80
speaker is perfect for any venue. The
SX100C
,
SX200C
and
SX200H
feature a full
100 watts RMS – plenty for most situations. All combos & stacks feature the
heavy-duty
Celestion SEVENTY 80
speaker that provides awesome guitar repro-
duction – from clean to blues to scream’n metal. The
SX200C
features two 12”
speakers for an even bigger sound. The
SX200H
head can be paired with either a
4x12 half stack or 8x12 full stack.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
All back panels feature a voiced
LINE
OUT
for recording or running a slave amp,
HEADPHONE
jack,
EXTENSION
SPEAKER
jack and a
FOOT SWITCH
jack for the optional
FS22
(for remotely
changing channels and turning on/off the effects). The extra dedicated
reverb on the
SX200C
&
SX200H
is controlled by a front panel switch. The
SX200C
&
SX200H
also adds SEND/RETURN jacks for your own external
effects. A 4, 8, 16
Ω
impedance switch is featured for matching speakers.
RUGGED CONSTRUCTION
SMT surface mount electronics
ensure consistent, reliable performance and are nearly impervious to
bumps and vibrations. Strong, lightweight plywood cabinet (not particle
board), aluminum chassis, steel grille and corners deliver one of the light-
est, yet most rugged amps available.
