Tone Bliss Crunch Machine, Руководство пользователя

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In Tube mode, the supply voltage is rectified by an EZ81 (like in most vintage
amplifiers). This rectifier mode offers a slightly compressed tone.
In S.S. (Solid State) mode, the supply voltage is rectified by silicium diodes (like most
modern amplifiers). This rectifier mode offers a stiffer, direct tone. Your amplifier will
also have more headroom, the range of clean tones becomes larger.
The rectifier mode is selected thanks to the Power [1] switch:
In the middle position, your amplifier is Off : the amplifier is unpowered
In the upper position, your amplifier is powered and is in Tube mode
In the lower position, your amplifier is powered and is in S.S. mode
To swap from one rectifier mode to another, follow the ‘rectifier mode selection’ procedure
below:
1. Put the amplifier in Standby : put the Standby [3] switch in the middle position
2. Wait for 30 seconds
3. Turn the amplifier Off : flip the Power [1] switch to the middle position
4. Select the desired rectifier mode (Tube or S.S.)
5. Wait for a few minutes to let the tubes heat-up
6. Select the Stage or Home mode depending on the desired output level (see next
chapter).
4.4. Output power selection
The
Crunch Machine
allows you to select the maximum output level in order to take advantage
of its tone in any situation:
In Stage mode, your amplifier has its full 18 watts power range. This power level is
sufficient to play on small to medium-sized stages.
In Home mode, the maximum output power is approximately 4 watts. This power level
allows you to play at home while ‘pushing’ the power tubes and using all the settings
offered by your
Crunch Machine
.
The selection of the output power level is done thanks to the Standby
[2] switch:
In the middle position, your amplifier is on Standby : only the tubes heating system is
active
In the upper position, your amplifier is in Stage mode
In the lower position, your amplifier is in Home mode
Whether in Stage or in Home mode, your amplifier is operational : you are ready to play !