DSP EFFECTS SECTION
14. SMART EFFECTS™ ADJUST
(PARAMETER)
CONTROLS
The 24-BIT processor provides a host of great sounding effects including
FLANGE
,
REVERB
,
ECHO
, &
CHORUS
. Turn up the
LEVEL
control to 5 as a starting position. Turn the
LEVEL
higher if more effect signal is desired. Use the
SELECT
and the
ADJUST
controls to
get the desired effect. Each channel now has its own effects. Move the
EFFECTS ADJUST
and
SELECT
controls to the desired effect for each channel.
Smart Effects™
will auto-
matically store your last selected effect settings for each channel and will recall them
when you switch between channels. As you select each channel, notice that the
1 /2 LED
next to the
LEVEL
control changes color to match the channel LED color to indicate that
the effects has been changed. The settings are stored in memory even when the amp has
been turned off. To change the stored effect, simply select a new effect.
Note: The
SELECT and the ADJUST controls do not rotate to their stored settings. Make note of your
favorite effect settings
.
15. EFFECT PARAMETERS
Each of the four effects has a variable parameter that can be easily adjusted. Each “SELECT” &
“PARAMETER” is described below.
A) ECHO: SELECT
the amount of the regeneration (repeating). Now select the
ADJUST
con-
trol for the shortest or longest delay time between the original signal and the echo.
B) REVERB: SELECT
the amount of presence (high frequencies) in the reverb. Now turn the
ADJUST
control to provide the minimum or maximum decay.
C) CHORUS: SELECT
the amount of reverb with your chorus. Now turn the
ADJUST
control
to increase the depth.
D) FLANGE: SELECT
the amount of speed with your flange (phasing effect). Now turn the
ADJUST
control to increase the depth.
16. SX200C & SX200H ALTERNATE REVERB SYSTEM
The
SX200C
&
SX200H
also features an alternate reverb system that is independent from
the
Smart Effects™
system. By pushing in the
REVERB SWITCH
, you have a modest
amount of reverb added to both channels to enhance your sound. The
FS22
footswitch
does not externally control this reverb, which allows you to have reverb on at all times
whether
Smart Effects™
are ON or OFF.
17. EFFECTS OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL
The effects
LEVEL
control is used to set the amount of effects you want blended into your
guitar. This control affects the overall effect levels including the alternate reverb system
featured on the
SX200C
.
Note: The effects level is not controlled by the Smart Effects™
memory so you must manually change it if you need different levels between channels.
18. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH & PILOT LIGHT
The front power switch will turn on the power to the amplifier. The brass jeweled red
pilot light illuminates when the amp is powered on.
REAR PANEL
19. FOOTSWITCH
Carvin’s
FS22
dual footswitch is recommended for remote channel switching and DSP
effects ON/OFF switching. Most foot pedals with 2 switches featuring a stereo plug will
work. For channel switching, be sure that the
1/2 CHANNEL
select switch between the
channels is in the “OUT” position. If only CH 2 works, the 1/2 channel select switch is in
the wrong position.
20. HEADPHONE
The stereo
HEADPHONE
1/4” jack is “CABINET VOICED” to prevent excessive highs. This
greatly reduces ear fatigue.
21. CABINET VOICED LINE OUT OUTPUT
The voiced 1/4”
LINE OUT
gives the same response as if you were micing the speaker. Special
equalization reduces the harsh highs that are normally associated with a line out signal.
22. SPEAKER OUTPUT
A 1/4”
SPEAKER OUTPUT
is featured to operate an extension speaker system. The min-
imum impedance of an extention speaker for the
SX50C, SX100C
is 8
Ω
. The
SX200C
and
SX200H
has a switchable impedance of 4, 8 and 16 ohms. Set this accordingly when
adding additional speakers.
IMPORTANT: TO INSURE THAT THE SX200 DOES NOT SHUT
OFF (PROTECTION MODE), PLEASE SELECTED THE PROPER SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ON
THE REAR. IF YOUR SX200/H TURNS OFF DURING A PERFORMANCE, SET THE IMPED-
ANCE TO 4
Ω
.
Speaker
Switch Setting
1x 4
Ω
-
4
Ω
2x 8
Ω
-
4
Ω
1x 8
Ω
-
8
Ω
2x 16
Ω
-
8
Ω
1x 16
Ω
-
16
Ω
The following are settings to be used with Carvin cabinets loaded with Celestion speakers.
Note: these settings may not be suitable for cabinets with different speakers.
AMP MODEL
CABINET
SWITCH SETTING
SX200C
Combo 2x12
8
Ω
SX200C 2x12 ext. cabinet
(total 4x12)
4
Ω
SX200H 4x12
8
Ω
SX200H 8x12 4
Ω
23. EFFECTS LOOP (SEND & RETURN) (SX200C/H ONLY)
Although the
SX200C
has built-in effects, you may want to use its separate effects loop. For
the lowest noise from a pedal effect, use this effects loop instead of plugging the guitar into the
effects and then into the amp. To use the
EFFECTS LOOP
, plug the input of your effects into
the
SEND
jack and the output of your effects into the
RETURN
jack. Use shielded cables.
24. AC POWER & FUSE
The
AC POWER CORD
is designed to operate with any voltage from 90-250VAC, 50-
60Hz. Plug the cord into a grounded “3” prong” power source. No attempt should ever
be made to defeat or use the amp without the ground connected.
The internal
FUSE
is located inside the chassis. This is not user serviceable. Contact
Carvin’s Service Department
at
800-854-2235
or
carvin.com
POWER
REBLE
LEVEL
ADJUST
1/2
REVERB
PRESENCE
E
C
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F
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A
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G
E
R
E
V
E R
B
SELECT
SX-200
SX-200
EFFECTS
0
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
1
0
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
I
MADE
A
US
IN
THE
!
CAUTION
±
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY
GROUND ON THE POWER CORD. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
WARNING
±
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
SERIAL NUMBER
INTERNAL FUSE
90-250 VAC 50-60Hz
125VA
x x x x x x
ADJUST
ECHO
REGEN
TIME
REVERB
DAMPING
DECAY
FLANGE
SPEED
DEPTH
CHORUS
REV LEVEL
DEPTH
SELECT
SX-AMP
SX-AMP
DSP CONTROLS
16
13
14
15
19
19
24
17
18
POWER
SEND
RETURN
VOICED
LINE OUT
PHONES
FS22 FOOT
SWITCH
EFFECTS
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
SPK
IMP
4
Ω
8
Ω
16
Ω
2
1
SX200SX200
100 WATTS
SPKRS SW
1 x 4
Ω
- 4
Ω
2 x 8
Ω
- 4
Ω
1 x 8
Ω
- 8
Ω
2 x 16
Ω
- 8
Ω
1 x 16
Ω
- 16
Ω
IMPROPER
SETTINGS
WILL RESULT
IN HI-TEMP
PROTECTION!
EXT SPKR
8
Ω
MIN
LINE OUT
PHONES
FS22 FOOT
SWITCH
SX50/SX100 REAR
SX200/SX200H REAR
21
21
20
20
22
22
23
VOICED
