Crate TB10 User manual

Output Power Rating 15 watts
THD 0.9% 20Hz - 20kHz
Input Signal Level 150mV
Input Impedance 600 ohms
Speaker 8” 8 ohm 30 watt
Input Power Requirements 120 VAC, 60Hz, 30VA
230VAC, 50Hz, 30VA
Cabinet Size and Weight 13-3/4” H x 12-1/2” W x 8-1/2” D, 17 lbs.
TB10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The TB10 is covered with a durable Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.
Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.
Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications
and information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
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18-950-01 • 051204 User’s Guide
TB10 Guitar Amplifier
TB10
Bass Amplifier
INPUT
B+
B–
POWER SW POWER LED
VOLUME
POWER SUPPLY
AC POWER
HIGH
EQUALIZATION PREAMP
LOW HEADPHONES
CD
INPUT
COMPRESSOR POWER
AMP
SPEAKER
Block Diagram:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89
1. INPUT: Connect your bass here by means of a shielded instrument cable.
2. VOLUME: Use this control to adjust the overall output level of the amp.
3. HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency output level. Rotating the con-
trol counterclockwise reduces the high frequency output, rotating the control clock-
wise increases it.
4. LOW: Use this control to adjust the low frequency output level. Rotating the control
counterclockwise reduces the low frequency output, rotating the control clockwise
increases it.
5. COMPRESSOR: Use this control to adjust the amount of signal compression -
rotating the knob clockwise increases the effect. Compression is a dynamic sonic
effect that smoothes the output level regardless of how hard or softly the strings are
played. The compressor circuit will remove harshness without affecting the tone.
6. CD INPUT: Use these RCA jacks to connect an external source (such as a CD play-
er, tape player or rhythm machine) to the amplifier. The signal at these jacks is summed
into a mono signal which is sent to the internal power amp circuit. Use the external
source’s output level control to adjust the signal for the proper mix with your instrument.
7. HEADPHONES: Use this jack to connect a pair of stereo headphones for private
listening. The internal speaker is disconnected when this jack is used.
8. ON LED: This LED illuminates when the amplifier is on.
9. POWER SWITCH: Use this switch to turn the amplifier on (top of the switch
depressed) and off (bottom of the switch depressed).
10. AC LINE IN: (Rear panel, not shown) The grounded power cord should only be
plugged into a grounded outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes and is com-
patible with the voltage, power, and frequency requirements stated on the rear label.
DO NOT attempt to defeat the safety ground connection.
Congratulations!
You are now the proud owner of the compact Crate TB10 Bass
Amplifier. The TB10 features two bands of equalization, a variable
Compressor, CD Input jacks, and a jack for headphones.
In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly
urge you to go over the information contained in this user’s guide
before you begin playing.
And thank you for choosing Crate.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
•DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCKANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR
PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3” (75mm) OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR
FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.
•DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.
•CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTHAND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS.
•ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND
COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THEAPPARATUS.
•PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.
•UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
•ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR
SAFE OPERATION AND TOAVOID INJURY.
•WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
•OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISEDAND EAR PRO-
TECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
“ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”
"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:
EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
“VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"
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PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
NO ABRA
PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS
ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA
LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO.
NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO
REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ
AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR
REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE
PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE
REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
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