Carvin V3 V3 Product Manual - Page 3

13 14 16 17 18 19 9 15 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 10 12 11 10 24. CLEAN TREBLE, MID, BASS You can start at 5 on the dial for each of the tone controls. However, these settings do not represent a normalized (flat) sound. You need to set them where they sound best! If your sound is too bright, you may want to reduce the PRESENCE control. 25. CLEAN EQX SWITCH Toggle between standard EQ and Expanded EQ. This switch opens a wider frequency range for the TREBLE, MID and BASS. Provides a second set of tones to work with. 26. CLEAN PRESENCE For added clarity, the CH 3 PRESENCE controls only the highest guitar harmonics in the 5-10k Hz range. Careful adjustment with the TREBLE control makes this feature even more useful. REAR PANEL 27. SPEAKER OUTPUT JACKS Two 1/4" SPEAKER JACKS are featured to operate several speaker systems at the same time. Calculate the total speaker impedance based on parallel wiring as the speaker jacks are wired in parallel. Select the IMPEDANCE SWITCH for the correct impedance. 28. SPEAKER IMPEDANCE (OHMS) SWITCH The SPEAKER OHMS SWITCH offers the selection of 4 ohm, 8 ohm or 16 ohm to match your speaker system. The correct setting for two 16 ohm speakers or cabinets would be 8 ohms. The correct setting for two 8 ohm speakers or cabinets would be 4 ohms. Select the proper impedance. 29. POWER TUBE BIAS SWITCH If you desire to change from EL34 to 5881(6L6GC) power tubes, you may do so by selecting the external BIAS switch to the 5881/6L6GC position on the rear panel. Be sure that this switch is set to the proper position or excessive heat will damage your tubes. The internal bias trim control P27 can be set by a qualified technician. To set the bias, measure the current across the terminals of the STAND BY switch (set this switch to the off position when the amp is on). The Power Mode must be set to 100W. Set the idle current to 100 mA for all tube types. 30. POWER MODE SWITCH For maximum output power, be sure the POWER MODE switch is set to 100W. For early power amp clipping at lower levels, move this switch to 50W or 25W. The maximum volume reduction will only be -3 dB or -6dB, respectively. 31. LINE OUT / LEVEL / CABINET VOICING The LINE OUT 1/4" jack is for connecting to power amps or mixers. The LEVEL control adjusts the output to prevent overloading amp or mixer inputs. The CABINET VOICING switch will simulate the frequency response of a guitar cabinet, and prevent excessive bass or treble going to your mixer. This greatly aids in sound quality because you do not have to make extreme adjustments to your mixer EQ. The output level is more than adequate to drive any professional mixer or power amp. 32. EFFECT LOOP2 PARALLEL - SEND/RETURN/TAIL Effects LOOP2 is configured in parallel. This means that the original signal is left alone and effects from your processor will be added into it. This provides the lowest possible noise from an effects processor without degrading your tone. To use the EFFECTS LOOP2, plug the INPUT of your effects into the SEND jack and the OUTPUT of your effects into the RETURN jack. Use shielded cables, not speaker cables. Set your processor so that no direct signal is heard at the output (MIX=100%). Adjust the effect level from your processor. If the processor has no adjustment, or is noisy, adjust the effect level with the LOOP2 RETURN knob. If your processor has a "Direct signal ON/OFF" setting, it is usually better to turn it OFF, so you can set the processor's mix or effect level internally by preset. The TAIL switch keeps the RETURN active after the loop is turned off, allowing reverbs and delays to decay naturally, instead of being abruptly cut off. 32. EFFECT LOOP1 SERIES - SEND/RETURN/TAIL Effect Loop 1 is a series loop. This means it sends all signals through your processor. To use LOOP1, plug the INPUT of your effects into the SEND jack and the OUTPUT of your effects into the RETURN jack. Use shielded cables, not speaker cables. Adjust the processor MIX setting to your liking. You may need to re-adjust your processor levels so that your volume will be the same if LOOP1 is ON or OFF. If your processor has a "Direct signal ON/OFF" setting, it is usually better to turn it ON for LOOP1. The TAIL switch keeps the RETURN active after the loop is turned off, allowing reverbs and delays to decay naturally, instead of being abruptly cut off. 34. MIDI IN / THRU Connect any standard MIDI controller to the MIDI IN jack with a 5-pin MIDI cable. The V3 will respond to MIDI program changes and Continuous Control (CC). Connect the MIDI THRU to other MIDI units if used. (See the "MIDI" section at the end of this page) 35. FS44M FOOTSWITCH Use only the Carvin FS44M. Buttons labeled "1", "2","3" will choose your amp channel 1, 2, or 3. The FS44M "BOOST" switch will turn on/off the BOOST function. The 4 LED's will track the condition of the amp if switched from the front panel or switched by MIDI control. Other footswitches will not work. DO NOT use MIDI devices in this jack. 36. FS22 FOOTSWITCH The switches on the FS22 footswitch control the EFFECT LOOPS remotely. They work the same as the SMART LOOPS switches on the front panel of the V3. Most foot pedals with 2 switches, a stereo cord and plug will work. However, Carvin's FS22 is recommended because no rewiring will be necessary. 37. AC POWER & FUSE The detachable AC POWER CORD supplied is designed to operate with one type of voltage (the European 230V export model uses a CEE-7 plug cord set). Make sure the cord is securely inserted into the back of the unit. 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 fuse is located inside the AC power cord receptacle. If the fuse blows, unplug the amp and check the AC power connection, your speaker connection and all tubes. Replace the fuse with the same size and type. If no problem is found and the fuse blows again, your amp will need service. 38. AC VOLTAGE(120VAC/240VAC) SWITCH It is very important to verify the proper setting before plugging the amp in. This switch sets the amp to use either 120VAC or 240VAC ranges from the wall socket. An improper setting may cause a blown fuse or other damage. MIDI MIDI PROGRAMMING FEATURES: The V3 will save the following settings in a MIDI program location (1 thru 100): a.) The channel selection 1, 2, or 3. b.) The LOOP1 and LOOP2 on/off settings. c.) The BOOST on/off setting. d.) The REVERB on/off setting. e.) The LED backlight color setting Volume, tone, and drive mode settings will not be saved. TO ENTER MIDI / PROGRAM MODE: 1.) Hold down the channel SELECT switch for the channel setting you wish to save (1,2,or 3). 2.) While holding down the first switch in step 1, press the other two SELECT switches, and release all three at the same time. The LOOP1 LED will be flashing. 3.) From your MIDI controller, select (send) the MIDI patch number you wish to save. The LOOP2 LED will flash once to confirm. Normal operation is resumed. To turn the BOOST on before saving the patch, (perform steps 1 and 2 above) then press and release the LOOP 1 switch. The green BOOST LED will come on. Then perform steps 13 to save patch. TO CHANGE THE MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL: 1.) Press and release all 3 channel SELECT switches on the front panel. The LOOP1 LED will be flashing. 2.) Choose MIDI channel 1, 2, or 3 by pressing the SELECT switch 1, 2, or 3. The LOOP2 LED will flash once to confirm. Normal operation is resumed. CC (CONTINUOUS CONTROLLER) COMMANDS: The V3 will respond to MIDI Continuous Controllers ("CC" commands). This allows you to switch ON/OFF different features on demand, without having to make MIDI program changes. CC parameters for V3: #81: Amp channel 1 (any change on CC#81) #82: Amp channel 2 (any change on CC#82) #83: Amp channel 3 (any change on CC#83) #84: Boost (OFF=0-63 / ON=64-127) #85: Loop1 (OFF=0-63 / ON=64-127) #86: Loop2 (OFF=0-63 / ON=64-127) #87: Reverb (OFF=0-63 / ON=64-127) #89: LED backlight colors: (0-15:OFF) (16-31:BLUE) (32-47:RED) (48-63:YEL) (64-79:BLU+RED) (80-95:RED+YEL) (96-111:BLU+YEL) (112-127:ALL)