Crate Amplifiers MX10 - Manual (Page 2)

1: INPUT: Connect your guitar to this 1/4” jack by means of a shielded instrument cable.
2: OVERDRIVE BOOST: Use this control to increase the volume and add “crunch” to your
sound. This control is only active when the Overdrive Gain control (#3) is turned up. (For more
information please see the “Getting Your Sound” section to the right.)
3: OVERDRIVE GAIN: Use this control in conjunction with the Overdrive Boost control (#2) to
add distortion to your sound. (For more information please see the “Getting Your Sound” sec-
tion to the right.)
4: CLEAN VOLUME: Use this control to set the overall output level of the amp. (For more
information please see the “Getting Your Sound” section to the right.)
5: BASS: Use this control to adjust the low frequency output level of the amplifier. Rotating this
control counter clockwise reduces the low frequency output; rotating it to the right increases it.
6: MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency output level of the amplifier. Rotating
this control counter clockwise reduces the midrange frequency output; rotating it to the right
increases it.
7: TREBLE: Use this control to adjust the high frequency output level of the amplifier. Rotating this
control counter clockwise reduces the high frequency output; rotating it to the right increases it.
8: INSERT: Use this 1/4” jack to connect an external effects to the amplifier. Use a stereo 1/4”
male Y-cord: ring = send, tip = return, sleeve = ground. Send goes to the effect’s input; return
comes from its output. (See the illustration on the panel to the right for more information.)
9: HEADPHONES: Use this 1/4” jack to connect a pair of stereo headphones for private lis-
tening. The external speaker is disconnected when headphones are in use.
10: POWER LED: This LED will illuminate when power is applied to the amplifier.
11: POWER SWITCH: Use this switch to turn the amplifier on and off.
12: AC LINE IN: (Rear panel, not shown) The grounded power cord should only be plugged
into a grounded power outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes and is compatible with
the voltage, power, and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. Do not attempt to
defeat the safety ground connection.