Vox amPlug 3 AP3-AC UK Drive US Silver Boutique High Gain Bass Modern Bass User Guide

: June 17, 2024
: VOX

Table of Contents

Precautions
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
Specifications
References
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**Vox amPlug 3 AP3-AC UK Drive US Silver Boutique High Gain Bass Modern Bass User Guide

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Precautions

Location

Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.

In direct sunlight ･ Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
Excessively dusty or dirty locations ･ Locations of excessive vibration
Close to magnetic fields

Power supply

Be sure to turn the power switch to OFF when the unit is not in use. Remove the battery in order to prevent it from leaking when the unit is not in use for extended periods.

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference.

Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.

Keep this manual

After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.

Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment

Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock. Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment.

Notice regardzing disposal (EU only)

If this symbol is shown on the product, manual, battery, or package, you must dispose of it in the correct manner to avoid harm to human health or damage to the environment. Contact your local administrative body for details on the correct disposal method.

If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the symbol on the battery or battery package.

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must use those included items.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (for USA)

Responsible Party : KORG USA INC.

Address : 316 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD, MELVILLE, NY

Telephone : 1-631-390-6500

Equipment Type : HEADPHONE GUITAR AMPLIFER/HEADPHONE BASS GUITAR AMPLIFER

Model : AP3-AC, AP3-UD, AP3-US, AP3-BQ, AP3-HG / AP3-BA, AP3-MB

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.

WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty. Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.

All product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Thank you for purchasing the VOX amPlug 3 Headphone Guitar/Bass Guitar Amplifier. To take full advantage of this product and to ensure trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully and use the product as directed.

See the Owner’s Manual (PDF) for details. You can download this file at www.voxamps.com.

Swivel the plug as shown in Fig. Adjust the plug angle according to the guitar you’re using

Input plug
Connect this to your guitar.
PHONES jack
Connect headphones. (3.5 mm stereo)
STANDBY/ON/CH button, lamp
Long-press the button to turn the unit on/off.
Press this button to switch between channels.
- CH1 (green): Sound from clean to crunchy
- CH2 (red): High-gain sound (thick distortion)

NOTE: When using CH2, you may notice some additional noise, and some feedback may occur depending on the settings. Use caution with the volume settings

GAIN
adjustment
TONE
adjustment
VOLUME
adjustment
FX/RHYTHM lever switch
Long-press this switch to play back/stop the rhythm.
- While the rhythm is stopped, press to switch between effect types.
  Turn the switch to the left and right to adjust the effect intensity.
- While the rhythm is playing, press to switch between rhythm patterns. Turn the switch to the left and right to adjust the rhythm volume.
TAP button
- When the rhythm is stopped, press this two or more times to adjust the effect time and speed.
- When the rhythm is playing, press this two or more times to adjust the rhythm tempo.

Installing batteries

Push and slide on the triangular mark on the battery cover at the rear of the unit to remove the cover. Insert two AAA batteries as shown in Fig, while making sure they are correctly oriented.

NOTE: Remove depleted batteries from the unit immediately (The lamp lights dimly when the battery power is low).

Leaving depleted batteries in could result in malfunctions such as degradation of rechargeable batteries, electrolyte leakage or other problems.

Specifications

Power supply:

Two AAA batteries or AAA nickel-metal hydride batteries Battery life:
11 hours/17 hours (using alkaline batteries, when FX/RHYTHM is on/off),
4 hours/6 hours (using zinc-carbon batteries, when FX/RHYTHM is on/off)
Dimensions (W × D × H): 87 × 33 × 39 mm (3.43″ × 1.3″ × 1.54″), with plug folded down
Weight: 40 g (1.41 oz.), not including batteries

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.

CAUTION

When unplugging the am Plug from your guitar, grasp the unit near the base of its input plug. Grasping it at the end may break the unit.
Disconnect the amPlug from your guitar before leaning your guitar against a wall or laying it on the floor. If you fail to do so, this unit or your guitar may come into contact with the floor or other surface and break.
Use a cable that’s no more than 3 m long to prevent malfunctions.
Turn the volume of the amPlug all the way down if the unit is not connected to a input plug. Failure to do so may make the input signal unstable, resulting in loud noise.
Auto power-off function
The amPlug is equipped with an auto power-off function. If no buttons or controls are used or there is no signal input via the input plug for approximately 30 minutes, the unit automatically turns o