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Valve 3/100 Top User Manual
Summary of 3/100 Top
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3/100 top users' manual release 02 may 2006 please read this manual carefully before using the amp.
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We advise you to read through this manual thoroughly. To keep things simple, we have designed it in such a way that three different levels of information are offered for each section. How to read and use the information in this manual 2nd level if you feel you want to learn about the amp head in mor...
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction congratulations on choosing the 3/100 top. It gives us great pleasure to welcome you as a member of the valve family. We will be delighted to thank you for placing your trust in us by providing you with reliable, always-available support to allow you to real- ly tap the potential of thi...
Page 4: 3/100 Top
3/100 top 3-channel midi amplifier table of contents introduction packaging and safety information front panel rear panel pr1, pr2 switch fx loop getting started general operating instructions midi warranty specification page 3 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 9 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 16 page 18 boost...
Page 5: Packaging Information
Please fill in the following information for warranty purposes and future reference: model : the valve 3/100 guitar head serial number : dealer’s address : dealer’s name : date of purchase : engineered by: tbe s.R.L. Via della tecnica 51/b 40068 san lazzaro di savena (bo) italy ph: +39 51 6258433 fa...
Page 6: Front Panel View
Front panel view (1) input jack (please read up to and including no. 17). Accepts low- and high- input (such as acti- ve pickup) levels. (2) channel selection buttons use these buttons to select channels, press twice to select the boost function. (3) channel selection leds these leds, located next t...
Page 7: Rear Panel View
(14) presence 2 control this presence control adds definition and brilliance to the sound of the lead channel. Presence can be controlled on the crunch channel also by using the pr1/pr2 switch. Please refer to point “7”. (15) stand by switch this switch mutes the amp by switching off the high-voltag...
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(2 -3) fuses the main fuse protects the amp from damage in case of power tube failure or exter (4) midi in this socket receives midi information from a midi-enabled device that is sending commands to the amplifier (midi foot controller, etc). For more information on midi, please refer to the midi in...
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Are set to the 12 o'clock position except the master and the boost knobs. As you can see, each channel has its own independent tone control for maximum tone flexibility. Connect the cabinet using the supplied cord. Turn on the amp using the power on switch on the front panel. Wait for around 1 minut...
Page 10: Special Operating Features
Extreme tone equalization settings. Remember, while playing at high volume levels, lowering the bass control may improve note definition and increasing the treble and mid controls may help to project the sound further and cut through the groove. Start by gently twisting the tone controls to find out...
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Always on: pre-sets the boost function to come on automatically every time the relevant channel is selected through the front panel buttons or through a foot-switch. *n.B. Should you need momentarily to deselect the boost, press the boost button on the foot- switch once. The boost function will be r...
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1 - select the required patch on your pedal board/midi controller. 2 - select the channel/boost/shaping settings on your amp. 3 - press the store button. The blue boost led will start to flash, indicating that the store function is in process - hold the store button until it stops flashing to comple...
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3 - push the button on the right to select the desired patch (reverb, delays, etc) on the multi- effect device. By keeping the button depressed, the patch number will increase incrementally. 4 - press the left button again to store your setting. 13 using the direct out this output may be used to con...
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Page 16: Warranty
Warranty thank you for purchasing a product from the valve. We are sure that you will be more than satisfied with your choice. Should your amplifier need in-warranty servicing, please contact the dealer where it was purchased or, alternatively, contact the valve directly. In order to avoid any unnec...
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Disclaimer some countries, states, and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied war- ranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers, or the limitation of liability for personal injury, so the above limitations and excl...
Page 18: Specifications
Specifications input impedance: 500k output impedance: selectable, 4/8/16 ohms effects loop send output impedance: 280k effects loop return input impedance: 10k min preamp tubes: 6 x sovtek 12ax7wa (v1, v2, v3, v4, v5, v6) output tubes: 4 x svetlana selected el-34 matched sets (v7, v8, v9, v10) tube...
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Engineered by: tbe s.R.L. Via della tecnica 51/b 40068 san lazzaro di savena (bo) italy ph: +39 51 6258433 - fax: +39 51 6257784 email: info@the-valve.Com - web: http://www.The-valve.Com.