V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier Owner’s Manual
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................................................................3 The Front Panel ....................................................................4 The Rear Panel .....................................................................5 Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products ............6 A Brief History of Tubes ..................................................6 Tube Types and Usage ...........................................
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier Introduction Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a Crate V5 tube guitar amplifier. This combo amplifier packs a whole lot of vintage tube sound into its compact cabinet, providing you with an amp that is portable and easy to operate, yet still produces incredible sounds! The V-Series amps offer the versatility required for many different musical styles, and have the unique tonal purity of a hot-rodded tube amp.
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier The Front Panel VOLUME 4 5 TONE 6 3 4 2 8 1 0 ON 7 8 9 1 10 2 1. INPUT: Use this jack to connect your guitar to the amplifier using a shielded instrument cable. 2. VOLUME: Use this to adjust the gain and channel overdrive. With the control turned counter-clockwise, the gain is low and very little distortion is present. As you rotate it clockwise, the gain increases, producing more overdrive distortion, and a higher output volume level.
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier The Rear Panel D E S I G N E D I N S T. L O U I S M O , U S A . M A N U FA C T U R E D I N C H I N A , FA B R I Q U E E N C H I N E c 2007 LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC SPEAKER 8 Ohms 6 SERIAL NUMBER N222 115 C MANUFACTURING DATE ~100-240V 50-60 Hz 30W US 3031613 CONFORMS TO IEC 60065 ROHS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier Important Information about Tubes and Tube Products: A Brief History Of The Tube: In 1883, Edison discovered that electrons would flow from a suspended filament when enclosed in an evacuated lamp. Years later, in 1905, Fleming expanded on Edison’s discovery and created the “Fleming Valve.” Then, in 1907, Dr. Lee de Forest added a third component – the grid – to the “Fleming Valve” and the vacuum tube was a fact of life. The door to electronic amplification was now open.
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): The power tubes are the largest tubes used in an amplifier. These tubes convert the low-level, conditioned signal from the preamplifier into a level that is sufficient to drive the speakers. There are several types of power tubes available, each of which offers a different performance/sound characteristic. For example, the EL34 power tube produces a great classic rock sound.
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): Whenever you replace the power tube(s): • Always have the amplifier’s bias voltage checked by a qualified service center. Improper bias voltage will cause degradation in performance and possibly damage the tubes and/or the amplifier. (See “The Importance of Proper Biasing”, below for more information). • We highly recommend that you replace the driver tube(s) as well.
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products (continued): Survival Tips For Tube Amplifiers: To prolong tube life, observe these tips and recommendations: • Match the impedance of your speaker cabinet(s) to your amplifier. Improper impedance matching will contribute to early tube degradation and may cause premature tube failure. • Make sure the speaker(s) are properly connected prior to turning on the amplifier.
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier System Block Diagram GUITAR INPUT 12AX7A V1A 12AX7A V1B EL84 VOLUME TONE 10 8 OHM INTERNAL SPEAKER
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier Service Information If you are having a problem with your V5, you can go to our website (www.crateamps.com) and click on Support for service information, or call 1-800-898-3211 during business hours (7 am to 5 pm PST, Monday-Friday). If you are outside of the U.S., contact your local distributor for technical support and service. The V5 is covered with a durable fabric-backed vinyl material. Wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet.
V5 Tube Guitar Amplifier V5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Output Power Rating 5 W rms @ 5% THD, 8 ohm load, 120 VAC Input Impedance 700 kohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio 42 dB, Typical Gain 58 dB, all controls @ 10 Tone ±30 dB @ 10 kHz Speaker Specs 1 x 10", 5 W, 8 ohm, ceramic magnet Preamp Tubes (1) 12AX7A Power Tubes (1) EL84 Power Requirements 90-132 VAC, 60 Hz, 30 watts 220-240 VAC, 50 Hz, 30 watts Size (H x W x D) 13.75 in/34.9 cm x 14.25 in/36.2 cm x 8.11 in/20.6 cm Weight 19.2 lb/8.
