Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. • In direct sunlight • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity • Excessively dusty or dirty locations • Locations of excessive vibration • Close to magnetic fields Power supply Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
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Introduction Welcome aboard! Thanks for choosing the VOX MINI3. To ensure a long and trouble-free relationship with your new amp, please read this manual carefully, use the amp as directed and keep the manual for future reference. We hope you enjoy the great sound of the VOX MINI3! Main features l The compact MINI3 features three watts (3W) producing stellar tones inherited from the VOX Valvetronix series (VT15, VT30, VT50, VT100).
Setup This section describes the basic setup of your amplifier. NOTE: This manual also describes safety precautions and functions. Be sure to read the entire manual. 1. Turn the MASTER volume on the amp all the way down. Installing Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit by pulling the ribbon. Insert six AA-size alkaline batteries as shown in the figure. Be sure to observe the correct polarity. NOTE: Batteries are not included.
The Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour Top Panel AMP section 5 6 7 This section enables you to make various amplifier settings. 8 1 12 2 13 14 3 4 9 10 11 5. AMP selector This selector enables you to select an amp model. The gain circuit, tone control characteristics, and circuit layout will be set automatically in accordance with the selected amp model. For more information on each amp model, please refer to "Amp Model" on page 10. 6.
EFFECTS section HINT: To set the time to exactly match the tempo of a song, press the TAP button several times along with the song. 9. EFFECTS knob This knob enables you to select the effect type and set the intensity of the effect. To bypass the effects, rotate the knob all the way to the left. NOTE: If you turn off the power to the unit, the value set by the TAP button will be reset to its initial value. Here you can adjust settings for the effects.
STANDBY/AUX IN/PHONES Section 12.STANDBY switch When the power is on, the indicator located upper left the switch will be lit. 13. AUX IN jack Connect an external audio device to this jack. This enables you to conveniently connect a CD or MP3 player and play your guitar along with the player’s output. 14. PHONES jack Use this jack if you’re plugging directly in to a mixer, recording device, or if you’re using headphones.
Using the Tuner The MINI3's tuner function enables you to tune a guitar connected to the INPUT jack. The tuner detects the pitch of the input sound, then indicates the difference from the standard pitch of E. 1. Press and hold down the TAP switch for more than one second. All effects will be bypassed, and the tuner function will turn on. All effects are bypassed. (No valid signal is being input.) 4. To exit the tuner function, press the TAP switch. The effect bypass will be canceled.
Amp Models and Effects This section describes characteristics of each amp model and effect. AMP model BTQ CLEAN This models the clean channel of a high-quality amp that was produced only on special order, and was known as the overdrive special. With a beautifully rounded low range, a sharp midrange attack, and a sweet treble register, this is ideal for single coil pickups. BLACK 2x12 This models a black-faced 2x12" combo amp that has become an indispensible item for country and blues players.
CALI METAL This models the modern high-gain channel from a wild beast of a high-gain amp. Its deep and loose low-end, sparkling highs, and monstrous gain are ideal for guitars tuned as low as possible, or for metal acts wielding seven-string guitars. US HIGAIN This models the overdrive channel of a snakeskin-covered 100W amp head made in 1991.
Delay/Reverb ANALOG This models an analog delay that uses a bucket brigade device (BBD). The sound quality is low fidelity, but its warm sound is popular among musicians. Use the knob to adjust the mix amount of the delay sound. Use the TAP switch to set the delay time. The longest possible delay time is 1,486ms. TAPE ECHO This models a popular analog tape echo. Tape echo was originally created by using a playback head, and the delay time was adjusted by modifying the motor speed.
Troubleshooting The amp isn’t powering up when the STANDBY switch is ON.
The sound of a device connected to the AUX IN jack is not output. • Make sure that the external device is connected properly. • The volume control on the external device might be set too low. The sound from a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack is not output. • Make sure that the microphone is connected properly. • The microphone switch could be set to off. • The TRIM knob could be set too low.
Program Sheet Copy the following blank program sheet, and record your favorite sound settings.
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