Laney VC30 Operating Instructions Manual

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Manual is about: 30W ALL TUBE VINTAGE ‘CLASS A’ AMPLIFIER

Summary of VC30

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    30w all tube vintage ‘class a’ amplifier power to the music laney v c 0- 12 2 - 2 3 (1 - 10 21 ) o p e r a t in g i n st r u c t io n s - 3 .3 w w w . L a n e y . C o . U k l a n e y a m p l i f i c a t i o n.

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    Save these instructions important safety instructions warning: when using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following. 1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product 2. The product should be powered by a three pin `grounded (or earthe...

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    Page 3 /16 v c3 0 precaucion: precaucion: advertencia: este simbolo tiene el proposito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de ‘(voltaje) peligroso’ que no tiene aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto que puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para constituir riesgo de corrientazo. Este simbo...

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    Before switching on after unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin 'grounded' (or earthed) plug. Before plugging into the power supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet. If you should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself, ensure that the...

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    Introduction the vc30 has been providing superb vintage sounds for over 10 years, with a pedigree stretching back to the 60’s; this must be close to making the vc30 genuine vintage itself ! The vc30 envelopes the player with the tools to create those finger picking clean tones and authentic crunchy ...

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    Hi input: lo input: ‘ . Clean vol: bright: drive: ‘hi’ stands for high gain. This input is designed for the connection of low output level guitars making it well suited for guitars with single coiled or low gain humbucker type pickups. Use of high gain pickups in this input may drive the preamp too ...

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    Ability to drive the output stage at higher drive volume settings. Setting a high level on the drive control and a low setting on the drive volume will give you a punchy hard rock lead tone, with the ability to again drive the output tubes at higher drive volume settings. Having set the drive and dr...

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    Power inlet socket. Connect to your power source. Make sure the specified voltage is correct for your country! Power fuse: this drawer contains the main safety fuse for the unit. The fuse protects the ac power to the amplifier. Use only the correct size and rating of fuse as specified on the panel. ...

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    Laney operating instructions impedance selector switch: this optimises the vc30’s output for 4 or 8-16 ohm loads. When using with the ‘on board’ speaker set to it 8 ohms. If using an 8-16 ohm extension cabinet at the same time as the onboard speaker, set the switch to 4 ohms. If you set it wrong it ...

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    Laney operating instructions quick start settings - suggestions only, experiment! Page 10 /16 v c3 0 clean volume input drive volume drive bright lo hi drive bass middle treble reverb effects level standby power 1 0 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 ...

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    Laney operating instructions user settings - store your own cool sounds page 11 /16 v c3 0 clean volume clean volume clean volume clean volume input input input input drive volume drive volume drive volume drive volume drive drive drive drive bright bright bright bright lo lo lo lo hi hi hi hi drive...

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    Able to access the underside of the amplifier chassis. Preamp tubes are protected with a screen can, to remove; gently twist the screen can anti clockwise and then pull up. The tube can then be gently pulled out. Take care when pushing the new tube in to make sure the pins are all aligned properly o...

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    Laney operating instructions vc30 sample system 1 8 ohms link model rb115 power rating 300w program model rb115 power rating 300w program serial number: serial number: input laney power to the music www.Laney.Co.Uk designed in the uk by laney 8 ohms link model rb115 power rating 300w program model r...

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    Laney operating instructions laney operating instructions general notes amplifier connection: in order to avoid damage, it is advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off your equipment. With all system parts connected, turn on source equipment, tape decks, cd players, mixers, ...

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    Laney operating instructions supply voltage ~100v, ~120v, ~220v, ~230v, ~240v 50/60hz factory option mains fuse (~220v>240v = t630ma l 250v) (~100>120v = t1.6a l 250v) ht fuse t315ma l power consumption 100w output power rating 30w loudspeaker vc30-112 12” celestion 70 eighty 8 ohms features pure cl...

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    Power to the music laney jazz ampicons are here to help! Blues rock metal in the interest of continued product development, laney reserves the right to amend product specification without prior notification. W w w . L a n e y . C o . U k l a n e y a m p l i f i c a t i o n.