Page 2 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following. 1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product2. The product should be powered by a three pin `grounded (or earthed...
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BEFORE SWITCHING ON After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin 'grounded' (or earthed) plug. Before plugging into the power supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet. If you should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself, ensure that the...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Best wishes from all at Laney; Lyndon Laney CEO
INTRODUCTION The Dark Art: In an age where guitar players have developed an unhealthy fascination with pre-amp distortion, the fabled sound of a tube power amp being pushed hard has almost passed into history. Until now that is! The VC15’s hand wired 15W Class A/B output stage oozes classic, warm tu...
Page 6 - Only use good quality guitar cable.; FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
HI INPUT: LO INPUT: ‘ . CLEAN VOL: BRIGHT: DRIVE: ‘Hi’ stands for high gain. This input is designed for the connection of low output level guitars making it well suited for guitars with single coiled or low gain humbucker type pickups. Use of high gain pickups in this input may drive the preamp too ...
Page 7 - to be switched remotely via a foot switch.); (Always switch off and disconnect the power cord when not in use); Main power switch for the unit.
ability to drive the output stage at higher Drive Volume settings. Setting a high level on the Drive control and a low setting on the Drive Volume will give you a punchy hard rock lead tone, with the ability to again drive the output tubes at higher Drive volume settings. Having set the Drive and Dr...
Page 9 - Displays the model and serial number of the unit.; EFFECTS LOOP RETURN:
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SERIAL NO: Displays the model and serial number of the unit. EFFECTS LOOP RETURN: Connect the output from your external effects to this socket. The effects loop allows you to connect external effects such as tremolos, chorus and delays to your amplifier. A portion of the...
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Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS QUICK START SETTINGS - suggestions only, experiment! POWER POWER POWER POWER 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 HI HI HI HI INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT LO LO LO LO CLEAN VOL CLEAN VOL CLEAN VOL CLEAN VOL 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 ...
Page 11 - USER SETTINGS - Store your own cool sounds
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USER SETTINGS - Store your own cool sounds POWER POWER POWER POWER 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 HI HI HI HI INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT LO LO LO LO CLEAN VOL CLEAN VOL CLEAN VOL CLEAN VOL 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 DRIVE DR...
Page 12 - TUBE AMPLIFIER SURVIVAL TIPS; STANDARD
C1 1 V 5- 10 able to access the underside of the amplifier chassis. Preamp tubes are protected with a screen can, to remove; gently twist the screen can anti clockwise and then pull up. The tube can then be gently pulled out. Take care when pushing the new tube in to make sure the pins are all align...
Page 14 - amplifier load and could cause damage to your amplifier system.; BLOCK DIAGRAM
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS General Notes Amplifier connection: In order to avoid damage, it is advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off your equipment. With all system parts connected, turn on source equipment, tape decks, cd players, mixers, ...
Page 15 - SPECIFICATIONS
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Supply Voltage ~100V, ~120V, ~220V, ~230V, ~240V 50/60Hz Factory Option Mains Fuse (~220V>240V = T250mA L 250V) (~100>120V = T500mA L 250V) HT Fuse T100mA L Power Consumption 50W Output Power Rating 15W Loudspeaker 10” Jensen C10Q8 Features Pure Class A/B Valve ton...
Page 16 - POWER TO THE MUSIC; A N E Y
In the interest of continued product development, Laney reserves the right to amend product specification without prior notification. POWER TO THE MUSIC Laney JAZZ AMPICONS ARE HERE TO HELP! BLUES ROCK METAL w w w . l a n e y . c o . u k L A N E Y A M P L I F I C A T I O N