Carvin SX200 Instruction Manual - Page 1

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN IMPORTANT! FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. POWER SOURCES: The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. SERVICING: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. FUSING: If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse. Refer to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN) The conductors in the AC power cord are colored in accordance with the following code. GREEN & YELLOW-Earth BLUE-Neutral BROWN-Live U.K. MAIN PLUG WARNING: A molded main plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO A POWER SOCKET. LIMITED WARRANTY Your Carvin product is guaranteed against failure for ONE YEAR unless otherwise stated. Carvin will service and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit is under warranty. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. CARVIN DOES NOT PAY FOR PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN. A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY. Carvin assumes no responsibility for horn drivers or speakers damaged by this unit. This warranty does not cover, and no liability is assumed, for damage due to: natural disasters, accidents, abuse, loss of parts, lack of reasonable care, incorrect use, or failure to follow instructions. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Carvin any liability in connection with the sale or servicing of Carvin products. CARVIN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SERVICE In the USA, please call 800-235-2235 for a RMA # (return authorization number). Write this number on the box and enclose a description of the problem. Prepay to Carvin 12340 World Trade Drive, SD, CA 92128. Outside the USA, contact your dealer or go to http://www.carvinworld.com for your nearest service center. Include a written description of the problem with serial number and date of purchase. HELP SECTION 1) AMP WILL NOT TURN ON Check the power to the amp. Check for tripped circuit breakers, unplugged extension cords or power-strip switches that may be turned off. 2) SX200/H AMP SHUTS OFF WHILE PLAYING Check the rear SPK IPM switch to make sure it is set properly. Switch to the 4Ω position if you are unsure where to set it. If the problem continues, contact our service technicians. 3) NO OUTPUT with POWER light ON Make sure that your speaker is functioning and not blown. Check input, cables & effects connected to the effects loop, and extension speaker cables for defects & connections. a) Also verify the effects loop is working by inserting a 1/4" stereo plug into the return jack and short the tip and ring. If the amp works by doing this, the effects loop jack is defective. 4) KEEP YOUR AMP LOOKING NEW Try to keep your amplifier free from dust and moisture. To clean, use a damp cloth to wipe the controls chassis panel and wipe the vinyl covering. Use a dry cloth to be sure the moisture is removed. replacement parts list SX50/100C SX-AMP COMBO 12" 100W COMPONENT QTY/BILL U/M DESCRIPTION For SX50: 80-03150-50 1 EACH PCB ASSY MAIN SX50 SMT PCB For SX100: 80-03150-100 1 EACH PCB ASSY MAIN SX100 SMT PCB Hardware For SX50 & SX100: 03-01200 2 EACH STRAIN RELIEF .625 CHS/.35 CBL 03-21800A 2 EACH MICA INSULATOR TO-218 0.002" 03-44319 1 EACH WASHER NYLON .157IDx.315Dx.197 03-49553 2 EACH TAPE W/ADHSVE 3M .375 X .375 03-60043 1 EACH SIL PAD W/ADHESIVE 9 MIL 03-77704 1 EACH LENS METAL RED THREADED 05-00111 1 EACH CABLE SPKR 24" 16AWG QUICK CON 05-01605 1 EACH PWR AC 16AWG SJT 8' W/125MM ST 05-46020 1 EACH SPADE CONNECT 16AWG BLK 203MM 05-48025 1 EACH SPADE CONNECT 18AWG BLK 254MM 05-64410 1 EACH CABLE RIBBON 24A 4P/ 4" W/HDR 05-68415 1 EACH CABLE RIBBON 24A 8P/ 6" W/HDR 05-68430 1 EACH CABLE RIBBON 24A 8P/12" W/HDR 05-96545 1 EACH SPADE CONNECT 16AWG GRN/YEL 5" 06-09252 11 EACH NUT FOR POT 71-09252C 06-10070 8 EACH MS PPH 6-32X .500 BLACK 06-10174 4 EACH SMS POH #10X 1.25 TYPE A BLACK 06-11120 1 EACH NUT METRIC 12MM KUNMING BLACK 06-11905 4 EACH NUT METRIC 9MM CHROME SHIMWOO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL! THIS UNIT CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE! 06-11906 4 EACH WSH METRIC 9MM CHROME SHIMWOO 06-30035 4 EACH WSH FLANGED #10 BLACK OXIDE 06-40070 2 EACH TERMINAL .25"TAB/.156"LUG/.032 06-50030 8 EACH NUT KEP #6-32 BLACK OXIDE 06-50053 4 EACH NUT RETAINER U-TYPE #10 SCREW 07-00105B 11 EACH KNOB SX BLACK W/WHITE NUMBERS 07-00106 1 EACH KNOB SX FEATURE BLACK W/WHITE 10-03150 1 EACH CHASSIS SX50/100C 25-31350 1 EACH SWITCH DPST ROCKER BLACK POWER 76-00001 1 EACH WARRANTY CARD "CARVIN" 77-10000 1 EACH LABEL AMP PROD ID TAG 77-03102 1 EACH LABEL OUTPUT JACKS SX100/50C 77-03204 1 EACH LABEL SERIAL NUMBER SX AMPS 87-10120 1 EACH CABINET ASSY SX100 SX200 COMBO 2x12" & SX200H COMPONENT QTY/BILL U/M DESCRIPTION 03-01200 1 EACH STRAIN RELIEF .625 CHS/.35 CBL 03-18190 1 EACH CABLE TIE 4"LX .10"W 7/8 BNDLE 03-21800A 2 EACH MICA INSULATOR TO-218 0.002" 03-44319 1 EACH WASHER NYLON .157IDx.315Dx.197 03-49553 2 EACH TAPE W/ADHSVE 3M .375 X .375 03-52221 1 EACH GROMMET RUBBER .375" DIAMETER 03-60043 1 EACH SIL PAD W/ADHESIVE 9 MIL CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA SX50, SX100, SX200 & GUITAR AMPS SX200H OPERATING MANUAL SX50 SX200 SX100 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 SX200 & SX200H is controlled by a front panel switch. The SX200 & SX200H also adds Send/Return jacks for your own external effects. A 4, 8, 16Ω 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 lightest, yet most rugged amps available. 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. SX200H 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 independent volume control for setting up equal levels quickly and easily. The SX200 and SX200H adds true "Dual Channel 1 & 2" capabilities allowing both channels to be played at the same time. Active Tone Controls All models feature Bass, Mid and Treble controls on both channels. The SX200 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 regeneration-up to 256 24-Bit effects. The SX200 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 SX50 with one heavy-duty 12" speaker is perfect for any venue. The SX100, SX200 and SX200H feature a full 100 watts RMS - plenty for most situations. All combos & stacks feature the heavy-duty speakers that provides awesome guitar reproduction - from clean to blues to scream'n metal. The SX200 features two 12" speakers for an even bigger SX series Specifications: Speakers: Power: Output Impedance: Power Amp: Input Impedance: Channels: Tone Controls: Drive Channel Clean Channel Ch 1 Sensitivity: Ch 2 Sensitivity: Line Out: Power: Fuse: Cabinet Size: Cabinet: Net Weight: Warranty: Options: SX50, SX100, SX200 12" SX50: 50 watts @ 8Ω SX100: 100 watts @ 8Ω SX200/SX200H: 100 watts @ 4, 8, 16Ω 4-16 ohms switchable THD: Less than 1% 100k ohms 2-switching BASS: 80Hz MID: 600Hz TREBLE: 8k Hz PRESENCE: 11k Hz (SX200 only) BASS: 90Hz MID: 575Hz TREBLE: 9k Hz PRESENCE: 8-11k Hz (SX200 only) 1mV for clipping, dynamic range 72dB 75mV for full output 1.5 VAC @ full power SX50/SX100: 90-250VAC, 50-60Hz, 125VA SX200/SX200H: 120V or 240V model 5 amp 250V internal SX50/SX100: 19.5W x 10.25D x 17.5"H SX200: 26W x 10.25D x 17.5"H SX200H: 24.5W x 9.5D x 10.5"H Plywood-no particle board SX50/SX100: 30 lbs, SX200: 44 lbs, SX200H: 24 lbs One Year FS22 footswitch, CV211 cover SX100 & SX50 CV3212 cover SX200 CV3200 cover SX200H For your records, you may wish to record the following information. Serial No Invoice Date 76-10205E 0807