ORANGE Super Crush 100 User manual

SUPER CRUSH 100
OWNER’S MANUAL
DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED BY ORANGE MUSIC ELECTRONIC COMPANY LTD.
108 RIPON WAY, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 2JA, UK. ORANGEAMPS.COM

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding-type plug. A polarised plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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This symbol indicates this product is classified as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) in the European Union and should not be discarded with household waste. Contact
your local authority for more information and details of your nearest approved disposal facility.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle and "WARNING"
are intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating or
servicing instructions. Failure to
heed the instructions can result in
severe injury or death.
This equipment should be used
under the supervision of an adult
at all times.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of
un-insulated ‘dangerous voltage’
within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The “Caution, hot surface” symbol
indicates that the marked item may
be hot.
Ensure the apparatus is installed
with plenty of space around the
unit (> 6”/12.5cm) as this apparatus
may generate heat under normal
use. This equipment is not intended
to be used on soft support (like
beddings, blankets etc.). This
equipment should always be placed
on a flat, stable surface.
To reduce the risk of fire and
electric shock do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture. Do
not use in damp environments,
e.g. bathrooms etc.
Do not place objects containing
liquids on, or near the product.
Do not operate this apparatus or
connect/disconnect a power plug
whilst hands are wet.
Do not attempt to gain access to
the interior of the product. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer all
servicing to qualified servicing
personnel.
POWERING YOUR UNIT
FUSE INFORMATION
The mains fuse is provided for your safety. The
fuse rating for your model and region is indicated
near the unit’s AC mains inlet
Do not replace with a fuse of a different type
T = Time Delay (“Slow Blow”)
mA or A = Rated current, expressed in mA or A
L = Low breaking capacity or;
H = High breaking capacity
If the mains fuse repeatedly blows,
contact your Orange dealer.
SUPER CRUSH 100 COMBO
WARNING
Connect the included power cord/plug to an
AC mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
The voltage selector switch is located on the rear
or side of the product. It is set at the factory for the
country or region in which the unit is intended to be
sold. If the unit is to be used overseas, contact
Orange Amplification.
WARNING
FUSE
DO NOT TAMPER WITH VOLTAGE
SELECTOR SWITCH

FRONT/TOP PANEL
REAR PANEL
SUPER CRUSH 100 HEAD
SUPER CRUSH 100 COMBO
Before switching on the power, set the unit’s volume control(s) to minimum.
Use good quality shielded instrument cable to connect your instrument to your unit’s input.
To prevent excessive hum and electrical noise, operate your amplifier and instruments as
far away as possible from other electronic devices. Examples include: refrigerators, motors,
air conditioners, television sets, radio receivers etc.
GENERAL USE
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CLEAN CHANNEL DIRTY CHANNEL MASTERINPUT
INPUT
Use a quality shielded instrument
cable to connect your instrument to
the INPUT jack socket.
BASS
Adjusts the lower frequency
response. Increasing the BASS
produces deeper sounds.
TREBLE
Adjusts the high frequency response.
Increase the TREBLE for brighter tones
or reduce for a warmer sound.
POWER
The lamp will illuminate to indicate
the power is switched ON.
MIDDLE
Adjusts the midrange response.
Increasing the mids creates a fatter
sound, whilst reducing ‘scoops’ the tone.
REVERB (Master)
Increases / decreases the amount of
REVERB on both channels.
The controls function the same on the SUPER CRUSH 100 COMBO and the SUPER CRUSH 100 HEAD.
They appear in the opposite order. This graphic below is of the SUPER CRUSH 100 HEAD.
The FOOTSWITCH, FX LOOP and D.I.OUT function the same on the SUPER CRUSH 100 COMBO and
the SUPER CRUSH 100 HEAD. However the speaker connections are different (see below).
FX LOOP
Used to place external effects
between the amplifier’s
preamplifier section and power
amplifier section. Connect the
SEND jack to the input of
external effects. Connect the
output of external effects to the
RETURN jack.
D.I.OUT
The D.I Out outputs a
BALANCED "CAB SIM" signal.
The button gives the option of
an OPEN BACK or CLOSED
BACK cabinet simulation.
VOLUME
Adjusts the VOLUME level on the Clean
or Dirty Channel separately.
GAIN
Controls the (preamplifier) gain level.
Higher settings produce more distortion.
Note: When set to minimum,
no sound will be heard.
The SUPER CRUSH 100 HEAD speaker
outputs are wired in parallel. They give the
option to connect: 1 x 8Ωspeaker cabinet,
1 or 2 x 16Ωspeaker cabinet.
(The minimum total impedance is 8Ω)
The SUPER CRUSH 100 COMBO has a built-in
12” Celestion 8Ω, 150 Watt, G12H Speaker.
CHANNEL
Toggles between the Clean
and Dirty channel.
VOLUME (Master)
Adjusts the VOLUME on both channels.
FOOTSWITCH
Connect a latching footswitch
(e.g. Orange FS-1)
to remotely select between:
CHANNEL - Dirty / Clean
REVERB - on / off