Carvin V3 V3 Product Manual - Page 4

QUICK REFERENCE SETTINGS SAMPLE SETTING: CUTTING LEAD SAMPLE SETTING: SMOOTH LEAD SAMPLE SETTING: MODERN HEAVY MARK YOUR FAVORITE SETTINGS: SAMPLE SETTING: CLASSIC ROCK RHYTHM SAMPLE SETTING: SUPER CLEAN SAMPLE SETTING: BLUES BREAKER TUBE REPLACEMENT GUIDE It is not uncommon for tubes to malfunction during shipping. If your amp is not working properly, first check all connections and settings. If you are still having problems, refer to the following tube replacement guide. 1) The 12AX7A preamp tubes are the smaller of the two kinds of tubes, and are located in the following order on your chassis:V1, V2, V3, V4, V5. To start with, V1 is located closest to the guitar input. Replace the tubes if your amp does not work or sounds muddy or dull. V1 is the input tube and affects all channels. V2 is the main drive tube for channels 1&2. Replacing V3 will correct problems with channel 3 and the effect sends. Replace V4 or V5 if no output is heard when putting a signal through (activated) effect returns. 2) If there is no output after replacing the preamp tubes, try replacing the EL34 output tubes. The amp should be rebaised after replacing the output tubes. 3) If the AC FUSE should blow and turn the amp off, replace the power tubes and replace the fuse with same type. Most likely one of these tubes might have a short. NOTE: The V3 may feedback when the VOLUME, DRIVE, TREBLE and PRESENCE are turned all the way up. Like other high-gain tube amps, this is normal. To help control feedback and noise, reduce the DRIVE control, or move the guitar to the side or away from the speakers. Sometimes replacing V1 or V2 (12AX7A) can help reduce feedback. 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 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 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 unit. 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 unit 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. Vacuum tubes are guaranteed for 90 days. 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 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. When RETURNING merchandise to the factory, you must call for a return authorization number. If your unit is out of warranty, you will be charged the current FLAT RATE for parts and labor to bring your unit up to factory specifications. HELP SECTION 1) AMP WILL NOT TURN ON Check the power to the amp. Check for tripped circuit breakers, unplugged extension cords or powerstrip switches that may be turned off. Check the fuse. If a dark brownish color or no wire can be seen within the glass tube, then replace. The amp may be perfectly fine but occasionally a fuse may blow because of high AC voltage surges. After the fuse has been replaced with the proper Slow Blow value and if the fuse fails again, the amp will require servicing. 2) NO OUTPUT with POWER light ON Tubes damaged in shipping will be the primary reason for your amp to not function properly. Please give us a call to help guide you through this simple repair. 3) KEEP YOUR AMP LOOKING NEW Use a damp cloth to wipe the controls on the front & rear chassis panels. Wipe the black vinyl covering with a damp cloth. CAUTION REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL! THIS UNIT CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK