8 TASCAM GA-30CD
Front panel
1 INPUT jack
Plug your guitar into this high impedence jack using
an ordinary guitar cable.
2 GAIN knob
Change the input gain to adjust the volume of the
guitar signal.
3BOOST switch
Turns the internal distortion circuit ON and OFF.
OFF: The input guitar sound is heard clearly
without distortion. The GAIN knob changes
the input signal volume.
ON: The activated distortion circuit produces a
more powerful guitar sound. When ON, the
indicator to the left of the BOOST switch
lights. The GAIN knob changes both volume
and the amount of distortion.
4 BASS knob
Adjust low frequencies.
5 MIDDLE knob
Adjust mid-range frequencies.
6 TREBLE knob
Adjust high frequencies.
7 REVERB knob
Adjust the reverb signal output level.
The signal from the guitar preamp is sent to the
built-in reverb and output through the Center
speaker.
8 CENTER VOLUME knob
Adjust the volume of the total output signal sent
to the center speaker (6.5-inch). In addition to the
guitar preamp output, the effects output can also be
sent to the center speaker.
9 SIDE VOLUME knob
Adjust the volume of the total output signal sent to
the two side speakers (3-inch). In addition to the CD
Trainer output, the effects output can also be sent to
the side speakers.
NOTE
The SIDE VOLUME level is set to play CDs that have
low overall volume at a sufficient volume level. For this
reason, some CDs that have a loud overall volume may
sound distorted when played back through the amp's
speakers or attached headphones at a high level. If this
happens, please adjust the SIDE VOLUME to stop the CD
sound from distorting.
0 LINE IN stereo mini jack
Connect an external line level (-20 dBu) signal
from a synthesizer, guitar preamp, MD player or
other device. The signal from the external device is
output through the side speakers and its volume is
controlled by the SIDE VOLUME knob.
q PHONES jack
Connect standard stereo headphones to this 1/4"
jack to listen to CDs or practice alone.
Outputs the mix of CENTER VOLUME and SIDE
VOLUME signals along with the input signal from
the LINE IN jack.
NOTE
When the PHONES jack is in use, the GA-30CD will not
output sound from its speakers.
wPOWER switch
Press to turn the power ON and OFF.
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9 0 wq
Side
speaker
Side
speaker
Center
speaker
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