CARVIN QUADX User Manual

Section
2
Control Descriptions
2.0 The Control Layout
The Quad X-Amp is a four channel amplifier where only one channel is active at any given time.
There is nothing mysterious about its operation. The top row of controls are master controls that
affect the overall operation (all channels) of the amp. The controls in the bottom row are
grouped by channel and affect only their individual channel. The only exception is the
CLOAKING control which is in the top row but affects only channels 2 and 3.
2.1 The Input Control Group
The Channel Select Switch
Push this switch to select through the four channels. Even
when the FS-77 footswitch is used you can still change
channels from the front panel.
Guitar Input Jack
Plug your guitar in here. Using the front panel input
defeats the rear input.
The BOOST Switch
If you are using a guitar with a low output level push the
boost switch for 10dB of additional input gain. If the red
LED flashes then make sure the boost switch is out.
The BRIGHT Switch
Use the bright switch when you need a treble boost. Most guitars either need it or they don't.
The bright switch will emphasize the pick sound and attack of overdrive because it's pre-
distortion. For a smoother overdrive tone leave the BRIGHT switch off.
Input Level Display
The input level display should be used to set the boost switch. If you are not seeing at least one
of the green LED's coming on regularly as you play then you should use the boost switch to
increase the input gain. If the red LED comes on then the boost should not be used.
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Quad X-Amp Front Panel Control Descriptions Section 2
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CH 1
CHANNEL
SELECT
INPUT
BOOST BRIGHT
-30 -20 -10 0dB PEAK
VOLUME 1
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LO MID
INPUT LEVEL

CARVIN QUADX Specifications

General

Brand	CARVIN
Model	QUADX
Category	Amplifier
Language	English