OWNERS MANUAL WARNING: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE "THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE, READ THE OPERATING GUIDE FOR FURTHER WARNINGS,5 1 FRONT PANEL High Galn Input (1): Used for most electric guitars. It is 6 dB louder than the Low Gain input. ‘Low Gain Input (2): Provided for instruments that have extremely high outputs, which can result in overdriving (distorting) the High Gain input. If both inputs are used simultaneously, the output levels are the same (both are Low Gain). Level (3): Controls the volume level of the normal channel and is not affected by the SuperSat or Post Gain controls, Chorus Select Switch (4): Isused to activate/deteat the chorus circuit. To activate the circuit, depress the switch to its “in’ position ‘Operation Note: Chorus activation may also be accomplished by the optional remote footswitch. It remote selection is desired, the chorus select switch must be in the ‘in’ (activated) position. Channel Select Switch (6): ‘Allows selection of the lead or normal channel. The “in” position of the switch selects the lead channel and the “out” postion selects normal. NOTE: Channel selection may also be accomplished by the remote footswitch. It remote selection is desired the channel switch must be in the “in” (lead) position. SUPERSAT® (6) (Built Uner U.S. Patent #4 811,401) Alransistor simulation of tube distortion (soft clipping). To activate the SuperSat® effect, lead channel must be activated. Post Gain (7): Controls the overall volume level ofthe leadchannal. The! thas been achieved. Low, Mid, & High EQ (8): Passive tone controls that regulate the low, mid and high frequencies, respectively. Rate/Depth Control (9): ‘Simultaneously controls the sweep rate (frequency) and depth (intensity) of the chorus effect. Rotating clockwise increases the rate and decreases the depth of the chorus effect ‘Stereo Headphone Jack (10): Provided foruse with any stereo headset. One channelofthe headphones will deliver signals processedbby the chorus circuit. The other side will deliver only “dry” (unprocessed) signals, Use of a monaural headset is not recommended. Power LED (11): Iluminates when AC power is being supplied to the amp. al level adjustment shouldbe made after the desired soundVERTICAL STEREO STACK Za vss" 20 FREY me SPEAKERS ak sowogeecrser sages ©e ® 15 13 14 16 REAR PANEL Power Switch (12): Depress the switch to the "On" position, The red pilot light (LED) will illuminate indicating power is being supplied 10 the unit Preamp Out (13): ‘The preamp output can be used to route the amplilied signal to a mixing console, tape recorder, etc. Connect the preamp output, using a shielded cable, to an input of the tape recorder, mixer, etc. This patch does not atfect the operation of the amplifier Operation Note: only one preamp out jack is used, the output is a monaural (mixed) chorus output. If both preamp outjacks are used, the outputs are stereo chorus outputs. Remote Switch Jack (14): Provided forthe connection of the optional remote footswitch, Footswitch isusedto select the leador normal channels, and activate/defeat chorus, When using remote footswitch, always insert the plug fully (second click) to insure proper operation, External Speaker Jacks (15): Provided tor connaction of external speakers. Minimum impedance is 8 ohms per channel. Line Cord (120V products only) (1 For your safety, we have incorporated a 3-wire line (mains) cable with proper grounding facilities. tis not advisable to remove the ground pin under any circumstances. If itis necessary to use the equipment without proper grounding {acillies, suitable grounding adaptors should be used. Less noise and greally reduced shock hazard exists when the unit is operated with the proper grounded receptacies. Lea # — a Tea | NORMAL, ow lo see sone J ia. vss 20 Foareoer THIS BLOCK DIAGRAM SHOWS THE SIGNAL PATH WITHIN THE AMPLIFIER. IN ODER TO THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTIONS OF THE AMPLIFIER, PLEASE STUDY THE BLOCK DIAGRAM CAREFULLY.LEAD HEAVY DISTORTION ADJUST TO TASTE ADJUSTTOTASTE MEDIUM DISTORTION TONE SETTINGS ADJUST TO TASTE ‘These settings are given as a general guide only. You may find it desirable to change them to batter suit your personal playing style and situation. VSS™ 20 SPECIFICATIONS POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION: 10 W MS per channol into 8 ohms POWER @ CLIPPING: (Typically) (6% THD, 1 kHe, 120 VAC line) 10 W AMS por channol ino 8 ohms TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: Loss than 0.9%, 109 mW to 7 W RMS, 50 Hz to 10 KHz, 6 ohms Typically below 0.2% POWER CONSUMPTION: 50 wats, SO} Hz, 120 VAC PREAMP SECTION: ‘The following specs are measured @ 1 kHz with the controls preset as follows: ‘Chorus Select (OftfOut) Channel Select (NormOut) Supersam™ @0 Post Gain @ 19 Low & High Ea @ 10 Mid Ea. @ 0 ReteiDepth @0 NOMINAL LEVELS ARE WITH NORMAL GAIN LEVEL @ 5 MINIMUM LEVELS ARE WITH NORMAL GAIN LEVEL @ 10 PREAMP HIGH GAIN INPUT: Impedance: High Z, 220K Ohms Nominal Input Lovoi:-20 dV, 100 mv RAS Misimum Input Level: -30 dB, 30. my RMS: Magimum Input Level: 0 dBV, 1 V FMS PREAMP LOW GAIN INPUT: Impodanco: High Z, 42K One Nominal Input Level -14 dV, 200 my RMS Minimum Input Level: -24 dB, 60. mV AMS. Maximum input Level +6 dBV, 2 V RMS. PREAMP OUTPUTS (1 & 2): Load Impedance: 19 K ohme or groator Nominal Output 0 d8V, 1V AMS, (Switching jacks, outputs bridged (summed it only ene output 's patched; stereo if both are patched) HEAD-PHONE OUTPUT: Load impedance: 4 ohms per channel or greator ‘Nominal Power Output: 109 mW por channel ino 4 ohms: (Gieroo jack, storoo signal, dscoanoe's intemal Speakers wien phone plug is inserted) ‘SYSTEM HUM & NOISE @ NOMINAL INPUT LEVEt (20 He 19 20 kHz unweighted) 66:8 below rated power EQUALIZATION: ‘Special Low, Mid 8 High passive type EO Automatic Thick EQ when lead channel selected EXTERNAL FOOTSWITCH FUNCTION: Lead Channel Defeat (whon selected wih butt) ‘Chorus Dofoat (whon solocad with button) Features and specifications subject to change without notice.er nena cman nn nn son ron re ncetontfaeepar ieee marin den USA sd Ran uli Ale Export Prout ind dc Gare uc de See de imparts owen Landen utawect wiincui anpas cnn nt conga ante Toso pocadonrtcncarpe ncaa cases ‘ONE-YEAR UMMITED WARRANTY REMEDY AVE naan grout, EXCEPT fr coves ovewicns pleco bes anette re om lect alra PoAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION anononaa eapertee yon anata PHSUSED forename oboe ca Inroredutonnsnuses mst Paty warnttha uot rr coninedingproicta baas tom deetinratri enc workman tr aparadot nina) areca tSOVGED ono teint srany enum eong tatpachaw odes eon wos ‘CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTIES «The poset Ines been comeged by accident or uncessonsble oe, neglect OTODEESeron or Maintenance. oF other oAUSES not asng out at Getects In material or «4. 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