TRACE ELLIOT Velocette SE Manuel D'utilisation page 3

Volume
This sets the overall volume level of the amplifier as well as having a huge effect on the
tone and the amount of overdrive. From low to about halfway, depending on the output
level of the guitar and which input socket is used, the sound should remain reasonably
clean. Increasing the control further will progressively increase the level of overdrive in
the sound, obviously being a valve amp it will respond to the player's dynamics and use
of the instruments volume.
Tone
Unlike other single tone controls on other amplifiers, which act merely as a treble roll off,
this control works in a different way. It is a dual gang potentiometer which controls two
functions simultaneously. In the fully anti-clockwise position the midrange is dominant in
the sound, turning the control clockwise decreases the mids while at the same time
increasing the higher frequencies.
External Speaker Output
This is provided so that the user can connect the Velocette SE to an external 16Ω speaker
cabinet, such as a 4 x 12, for a different sound. This is useful for both live and studio use
and can radically change the sound of the amplifier. Try it at high volume into a 4 x 12
and you will not believe the volume levels and richness of tone that this little beast can
produce!
When the jack is inserted into this socket the internal speaker is disconnected. Always
ensure that the amplifier is correctly loaded when in use.
Power Switch (Off/Standby/On)
As the name implies, this switches the amplifier from OFF to STANDBY mode, where only
the valve heaters are on, to ON for actual use. This should be used correctly every time
the unit is used to prevent problems with valves and to increase their life.
Before mains is applied to the unit, check that is the correct voltage and make sure the
POWER switch is in the OFF position. Connect power lead to mains outlet then switch to
STANDBY and wait about a minute before switching to ON. This ensures that the valves
have time to warm up before large voltages are applied to the plates. During short breaks
the amplifier can be switched to standby and will therefore be ready to play when next
needed.
After switching off it is recommended, as with all valve amplifiers, that it does not receive
any sudden physical shocks while the valves are still hot, i.e through moving the unit. If
possible try to give the amplifier a few minutes to cool down before transporting it.
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