Crate Amplifiers GX-140D manual

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    AMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL Congratulations! Y ou are now the proud owner of the versatile and powerful Crate GX-140D amplifier with Digital Sound Processing and Stereo Chorus. With two flexible channels, Crate’s patented “Flex W ave” distortion circuitry , 31 digital effects, a Stereo Effects Loop and three footswitchable functions, the GX-14[...]

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    GX-140D Amplifier[...]

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    GX-140D Amplifier REAR P ANEL: 24: AC LINE IN: This heavy-duty , grounded, three-wire power cord is to be plugged into ONL Y a safely-wired, grounded 120 volt, 60 cycle AC power outlet. DO NOT attempt to defeat the ground connection of this cable! If your GX-140D was purchased outside of the United States, see the unit’s rear panel for its power [...]

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    GX-140D Amplifier THE DSP SECTION: Y ou can program six different effects into your GX-140D: two for the Clean Channel and four for the Overdrive Channel. Follow these simple instructions to program the presets: PROGRAMMING A PRESET : 1. Select the Clean Channel (the green led will be lit). 2. T urn the Chorus/Expander OFF (button OUT). 3. T urn th[...]

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    GX-140D Amplifier SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM: SUGGESTED ST ARTING SETTINGS: The GX-140D is covered with a durable black T olex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish. El GX-140D esta cubierto con un material durable T olex: limpielo con una toall[...]

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    ©2001 SLM ELECTRONICS, A DIVISION OF ST . LOUIS MUSIC, 1400 FERGUSON, ST . LOUIS, MO. 63133 P/N 47-474-51 • 05/01 Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications and information in this Crate manual are subject to change without notice. Crate continuamente desarrolla nuevos producto[...]