Tascam GA-30CD owner manual Part names and functions, Front panel

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1INPUT jack

Plug your guitar into this high impedence jack using an ordinary guitar cable.

2GAIN 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.

7REVERB 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.

8CENTER 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.

9SIDE 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

4BASS knob

Adjust low frequencies.

5MIDDLE knob

Adjust mid-range frequencies.

6TREBLE knob

Adjust high frequencies.

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.

0LINE IN stereo mini jack

Side Center Side

speaker speaker speaker

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.

qPHONES 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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Contents GA-30CD Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Safety Information Optical pickupContents Main features of the GA-30CD Supplied accessoriesIntroduction Understanding this manualBeware of condensation Precautions for placement and useHandling of compact discs Part names and functions Front panelTop Panel CD Trainer sectionL z Effects SectionRear panel CD Trainer LCDHeadphones connection ConnectionsGuitar connection External sound source connectionProcedures to shape the guitar tone Using the guitar ampAdjusting the volume and tone quality Using effects Selecting effects and setting parametersRestoring the factory effect presets EffectsReverb Effect banksChoosing the output Changing banksUsing the CD trainer Setting the tempoPlaying CDs Repeat playback of a selected loopAdjusting the key Canceling guitar soundsUsing the tuner Using the oscillatorUsing the metronome Tuner, oscillator and metronomeChanging settings Playback mode selectionTuner settings Initializing effect banksPhysical SpecificationsCD Trainer Block diagram Dimensional drawingTascam GA-30CD Tascam GA-30CD GA-30CD
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