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CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA V3 THREE CHANNEL TUBE GUITAR AMP OPERATING MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of the V3 all tube amplifier. Carvin has been building tube guitar amplifiers since 1949. They have been used by top professionals like Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Craig Chaquico, Allan Holdsworth, and other great musicians. You will discover that these amplifiers represent a significant sound improvement over conventional amplifiers. Spend time with your new V3 and get to know its many sounds. TECHNICAL DESIGN OF THE V3 The V3 design criteria was to build a high peformance 3-channel guitar amplifier with an all-tube signal path. The V3 has the ability to produce ultra-high gain and bass heavy sounds with the flexibility to cover all playing styles. The V3 utilizes new ideas built upon proven tube amplifier technology with an extensive set of features. FLEXIBLE GAIN STRUCTURES Each channel of the V3 offers three different gain modes that change the way the amp reacts to your playing. Different preamp frequencies are enhanced, giving each setting a different character. Unlike other 3-channel amps, the V3 allows you to set-up both overdrive channels alike, then change settings to achieve mild or drastic differences between the two channels. MASTER EQUALIZATION The V3 incorporates three master equalization controls: DEEP, MID CUT, and BRIGHT. These controls affect the power amp output and allow you to finalize your sound in a way not available on most amps. TONE CONTROLS and EQX The passive BASS, MID, TREBLE tone controls offer a wide range of tone settings. The greater range of these controls comes from the use of high impedance 1 meg sealed controls (many guitar amps use only 250k controls). The EQX switch on each channel takes it one step further, offering a second range of tones to control by shifting the frequencies affected by the tone controls. The PRESENCE control is designed to adjust the "edge" on your sound. It's range allows for super-smooth warm sounds at lower settings or turn it up to cut through. TWO "SMART" EFFECT LOOPS + "SMART" REVERB The V3 features two switching effect loops, one series and one parallel. We called them "Smart" loops because they recall their settings when you switch between channels 1-3. For example, you can set both loops ON for channel 1, just Loop 2 for Channel 2, and Loop 1 for channel 3, or any combination. The TAIL switch activates the long tailed loop feature, switching off only the "send" and leaving reverbs and delays to decay naturally the way it's done in the recording studio. The built-in Reverb will also switch for each channel in the same way. GIVE YOURSELF A BOOST! A switchable volume boost is available by footswitch or MIDI. Set the amount of boost with the BOOST control. When turned on, it will boost your amp's output by up to 9dB for solos or any time you need to stand out in the mix. MIDI MEMORY and CC Control Set the Channel (1-3), Loops 1&2 (on/off), Reverb (on/off) and Boost (on/off). Put the V3 in "learn" mode and it will assign your settings to the MIDI patch number you choose from your controller. The V3 also responds to CC. EL34 POWER TUBES Your amp is equipped with EL34 power tubes because of their powerful output and responsive tone. The characteristics of these power tubes respond to the wide dynamic range of guitar playing. These tubes react to the touch. If you play soft the tubes remain clean and if you increase your attack they respond accordingly. HIGH IMPEDANCE GUITAR INPUT Carvin has long known about the effects of mis-loading a guitar pickup, which can cause high frequency loss. The V3 guards against this loss with its ultra high input impedance. We also considered the capacitance of the average shielded guitar cable which can reduce the high frequency response of your guitar pickups. Unlike other amplifiers, we purposely avoided adding capacitance in the preamp to control high frequency oscillations. Instead, we control oscillations through careful component layout and lead placement allowing its shimmering highs to be reproduced. V3 shown with optional V3PSS polished Stainless Steel grill RECEIVING INSPECTION-read before getting started INSPECT YOUR AMP FOR DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping. If 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 are missing items, 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. V3 AMP SPECIFICATIONS: RMS Power: 100, 50 or 25 watts (switched) Output Impedance: 4, 8 or 16ohm (switched) Input Impedance: 220kOhms Chan.Tone Controls: BASS, MID, TREBLE, PRESENCE, EQX Ch 1 Sensitivity: 1mV for clipping Ch 2 Sensitivity: 1mV for clipping Ch 3 Sensitivity: 16mV for full output Channels: 3 - switching MIDI functions: Channel, Effect Loops, Reverb, Boost, LED switching 100 available patch locations, CC control, IN / THRU Voiced Line Out: 1.5 VAC @ 100 watts RMS Preamp Tubes: 5: 12AX7's (dual stage) Power Amp Tubes: 4: EL34 (power pentode) AC Power: 120VAC or 230VAC (switchable), 50-60Hz, 300VA Fuse: 5x20mm, 120VAC:6A slow-blow, 230VAC:3A slow-blow Cabinet Size: inches (cm) WxHxD/ Net Weight 24.25" (616) x 10.5" (267) x 9.5" (241) /35lbs.(16kgs.) Cabinet Material: 7-ply hardwood Warranty: One Year Country of Mfg: Made in USA Options: V3PSS : Polished Stainless Steel Grill CV3200 : Vinyl cover FS44M : 4 button LED footswitch for CH1-3, BOOST FS22 : 2 button footswitch for Effect Loops 412VT or 412VB : matching 4x12 speaker cabinets For your records, you may wish to record the following information. Serial No Invoice Date c 12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128 (800) 854-2235 www.carvin.com 76-33101A 0212