IBANEZ GTA15R (01) PDF Document

The technical specifications for the IBANEZ GTA15R are as follows:

Output Power: 15W

Speaker Driver: 8″ / 8 Ohm (MAX)

Controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume, Reverb, CD Input Volume

Jacks: Input, CD Input (RCA), Phones

Dimensions: 340 (W) x 318 (H) x 200 (D) mm

Weight: 7.6kg

When using the IBANEZ GTA15R, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1) Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, kitchen, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or the like.

2) This product and with headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound level that cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience an hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

3) The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiator, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.

4) The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

5) This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other). This is a safe feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of plug.

6) The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

7) Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

8) The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: a) The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or b) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled onto the products; or c) The products has been exposed to rain; or d) The products does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or e) The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

9) Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Do not subject the amplifier to shocks by dropping, etc., or treat it roughly in any way.

Install the amplifier in a stable location. The amplifier will sound differently in accordance with the method, location and venue of where it is installed.

Ensure that the power supply has been switched off when not in use. Also, remove the power cord from the power supply socket when the amplifier is not to be used for an extended period of time.

Do not use or store the amplifier in locations where it is subject to direct sunlight or in environments that experience dramatic fluctuations in temperature and humidity levels.

Reduce the volume to ‘0’ or switch off the power supply when connecting the guitar shielded cable and the effects or other cables required for external connection. Note that the noise generated when plugs are inserted and removed may cause severe damage to the equipment.

INPUT: This is the input jack for the guitar.

GAIN: This controls the amplifier’s GAIN.

BASS: This controls the low register.

MIDDLE: This controls the middle register.

TREBLE: This controls the high register.

The IBANEZ GTA15R is equipped with a spring reverb function for which the amount of reverb to be applied can be adjusted with the level control. The use of the reverb function produces a natural depth to the sound being output.

The CD INPUT consists of stereo pin input jacks that can be connected to a portable CD/MD/cassette player or to the headphone output of your stereo system. Use the dedicated VOLUME control (item 9 on the panel) to adjust the level of the equipment connected to the CD INPUT jack.

This is the output jack for the headphones. When headphones are connected, no sound is produced from the speakers.

Check that the power cable has been connected correctly.

Try plugging it into a different socket and see if the same problem occurs.

Check that the guitar has been connected correctly.

Remove the effects between the guitar and the amplifier and check to see if sound is produced.

Replace the shielded cable and check to see if no sound is produced.

Check to see if the volume on the guitar is set to ‘0’.

Use a different guitar and see if no sound is produced.

Check to see if the volume on the amplifier is set to ‘0’.

Check to see if the headphones are connected.

Check to see if anything in the immediate vicinity is resonating or banging against the amplifier to produce the noise.

Check to see if the plug cover on the shielded cable is loose.

Check that the string action (distance between strings and frets) is correctly adjusted (not too low).

Use another guitar, effects and cable to see if the same noise is produced.

Check that the headphone jack is connected correctly.

Connect another set of headphones and see if sound is produced.