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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.
CE mark for European Harmonized Standards CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/ 68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
Introduction Welcome aboard! Thanks for choosing the VOX DA5. 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. Main features • • • • • • 4 The compact DA5 features five watts (5W) producing stellar tones inherited from the VOX Valvetronix series (AD15VT, AD30VT, AD50VT, AD100VT).
Setup Installing Batteries Please refer to the illustrations in the section entitled “The Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour” (page 6). 1. Turn the MASTER volume on the amp all the way down. 2. Insert the batteries as shown on page 5. Alternatively, plug the supplied AC adapter cord into the DC IN jack on the rear panel, then plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit by pulling the ribbon.
Replacing the batteries Replace the batteries when the indicator above the POWER switch becomes dim. NOTE: If the battery power is low, noise may be heard. NOTE: Depleted batteries must be removed from the DA5 immediately. If you leave them in, malfunctions such as battery leakage may occur. You should also remove the batteries if you will not be using the DA5 for an extended time. The Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour In this chapter we’re going to take a look at the top and rear panels of your amp. A.
STYLE selector switch EDIT 1 This switch selects one of the eleven different sound Styles including clean sounds, slightly-distorted bluesy sounds, crunchy rhythm sounds, and highgain lead sounds. When you select a different type of sound, the noise reduction setting is automatically configured to accommodate the selected amp sound Style. Use this to adjust the parameters of each effect.
HINT: You can also further adjust the speed or time, by holding down the TAP button and turning the EDIT 1 knob. (This is the EDIT 2 mode) B. Rear Panel NOTE: If the BYPASS LED is lit, you won’t be able to use the TAP switch to set the time. (The TAP LED will be dark.) NOTE: If you turn off the power to the unit, the value set by the TAP button will be reset to its initial value. BYPASS (EDIT 3) and LED If you don’t want to use an effect, press this button to turn the effect off (i.e., bypassed).
3. 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. NOTE: Adjust the playback volume on the connected player. 4. MIC INPUT jack Connect a microphone to this jack. 5. MIC VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume of the microphone input. 6. DC IN jack Connect this jack to the included AC adapter. 7.
Creating Your Own Program and Adjusting the Noise Reduction This section explains how to create your own program, including how to adjust effect parameters and the noise reduction setting. As you’ll hear, selecting a different effect type by using the EFFECTS selector switch will automatically adjust the EDIT 2 and EDIT 3 parameter values to suit the selected effect type.
DELAY TIME: DELAY LEVEL: DELAY FEEDBACK: Press the TAP button twice at the desired interval, or hold down the TAP button and turn EDIT 1. Turn EDIT 1 (without pressing any button). Turn EDIT 1 while holding down the BYPASS button. NOTE: When you select a different type of sound, the noise reduction setting is automatically configured to its initial value to accommodate the selected amp sound Style. 3.
Styles and effects In this section we’re going to talk about the eleven styles and effects. STYLES You know that there is a plethora of great sounding amps out there, and that the quest for the ultimate sound can be endless. After countless hours of soul searching, earnest discussions (not to mention the occasional friendly argument!), calls to tone-wise friends (some professional players, some not ...
CRUNCH 1 This organic sounding style is dynamically rich and warm, yet biting and distinct! Rolling back your guitar’s volume results in a unique and highly usable clean sound. CRUNCH 2 This style has a fat, roaring sound with a distinctive, cranium-crushing crunch. Rolling back your guitar’s volume produces a bright, clean sound that’s perfect for chord work and will cut through any mix.
Effects The DA5 provides eleven of the most popular effects (some effects actually combine two effects). You can adjust the SPEED parameter of modulation effects or the TIME parameter of delay/reverb effects simply by pressing the TAP switch twice. In addition to using the EDIT 1 knob to adjust the most important parameters, you can make more detailed adjustments by holding down the TAP button or BYPASS button while turning the EDIT 1 knob.
AUTO WAH PHASER This models an auto-wah; a device that creates an automatic “wah” effect that varies with your picking dynamics (i.e., how hard or soft you hit the strings). EDIT 1 “SENS” EDIT 2 “ATTACK” EDIT 3 “POLARITY” Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect in response to the volume of your guitar. Adjusts the response speed of the auto wah. Adjusts the direction in which the effect operates. COMP EDIT 2 “ATTACK” TAP Sets the modulation speed in a range of 0.1...10 [Hz].
TREMOLO TAP This effect is based on the highly acclaimed tremolo circuit found in some guitar amps. TAP “SPEED” EDIT 2 “SPEED” EDIT 3 “DEPTH” Sets the tremolo speed in a range of 2.5...10 [Hz]. This lets you use the knob to make fine adjustments to the parameter. Adjusts the tremolo depth. ROTARY This models a rotary speaker. TAP “SPEED” EDIT 2 “SPEED” EDIT 3 “SENS” Sets the rotational speed of the speaker in a range of 0.8...10 [Hz].
Troubleshooting 1. The amp isn’t powering up when the POWER switch is ON. • Have you installed batteries? Is the polarity correct? Or, is the AC adapter cord connected to the rear panel of the amp correctly? Is the AC adapter plugged into an AC outlet? Is the AC outlet switched on and working? Is the AC adapter damaged? 4. There’s no sound heard from the LINE/PHONE jack when you use it. • • Check that the top panel MASTER volume isn’t turned all the way down. Make sure sound is coming from the amp. 2.
Specifications Number of amp types: Number of effects: Noise reduction: Input/output jacks Top panel: Rear panel: Power amp output: Speaker: 11 11 1 1x INPUT 1x AUX IN jack, 1x MIC INPUT jack, 1x LINE/ PHONE jack Maximum 5W RMS @ 8 ohms 1x VOX original (6.5inch 8 ohm) Signal processing A/D conversion: D/A conversion: Sampling frequency: Power supply: * 24-bit 24-bit 44.1 kHz Six C batteries or the included AC adapter Current consumption: 390mA Dimensions (W x D x H): 267 x 179 x 267 (mm) 10.51" x 7.
Programmer’s Cheat Sheet Wanna remember how you set up your favorite programs? Well, this is the place to do it! Simply copy the sheet below and mark up by drawing lines or coloring.
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