INSTRUCTIONS

PERTAINING TO A RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR INJURY TO PERSONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGWhen using electric products, basic
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1) Read all the instructions before using the product.
2) Do not use this product near water-for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, or the like.
3) This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
4) This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier
and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not
operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a
level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss
or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
5) The product should be located so that its location or position
does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
6) The product should be located away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce
heat.
7) The product should be connected to a power supply only of the
type described in the operating instructions or as marked on
the product.
8) The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged
from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
9) Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
10) The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel
when:
a) The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
b) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled onto the
product; or
c) The product has been exposed to rain; or
d) The product does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
e) The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
11) Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in
the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGERImproper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether
the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided
with the productif it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

CE mark for European Harmonized Standards

CE mark which is attached to our company's products of AC mains
operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).
And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it
conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/
68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
Also, CE mark which is attached to our company's products of
Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

WARNINGTHIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug,proceed as follows:
the wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by
the earth symbol , or coloured green or green and yellow.
the wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
the wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

WELCOME ABOARD!

any thanks for adding the VOX Pathfinder 15/

15R amp to your sonic arsenal. Were sure itll
provide you with a plethora of great guitar tones
that feel as good as they sound! With the addition of
modern features like Boost, Line out, Headphone jack,
Tremolo (and Reverb on 15R), the Pathfinder 15/15R is a

truly versatile guitar amp that is ideal for practicing,

jamming with your friends or, if youre that way inclined,
just annoying your neighbours! Lets take a quick tour of
the features n controls that make your new Pathfinder
15/15R as flexible as it is toneful

THE TOP PANEL

1

10

Only on Pathfinder 15R

1. Input Section

6. Bass Control

This, believe it or not, is where you plug your guitar into

the amp! Make sure you use a good quality guitar cable
to do this.

This adjusts the bass frequencies in your tone. It can take

your sound from warm and light, to dark and heavy and
any point in-between.

2. Gain

7. Tremolo Speed

This adjusts the overall preamp gain of the amplifier.

Turning this control up (clockwise) will produce crunchy,
distorted tones that range from mild to mayhemic! On the
other hand, turning the Gain down (counter clockwise)
will clean up your sound nicely. The possibilities are
endless I tell ya!

This control enables you to control the speed of the builtin Tremolo effect. To add to the flexibility of this wonderful,
vintage-flavoured effect, it is footswitchable via the
optional VOX VFS-2 footswitch now you have to get
one, right?

3. Boost On/Off Switch

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is Tremolo? A common

misconception in the six-string world is that Tremolo
is an effect that alters the pitch of the note(s) being
played this is NOT true! What Tremolo actually does
is vary the volume of the note(s) being played,
resulting in a cool, pulsating sound.

Want more Gain? If your answer is yes simply press this

button in for an instant boost! Even cooler is this - you
can turn this function on and off with the optional VFS-2
Dual Footswitch. Go out and buy a VFS-2 right
awayyou know you want one!

8. Tremolo Depth

4. Master Volume.

This control enables you to vary the depth (intensity) of

the built-in Tremolo effect.

Amazingly enough, this one determines the overall

volume of the amplifier hence its name! Setting this
control high while keeping the Gain low works well for
clean sounds, while setting the Master Volume lower and
turning up the Gain will give you a fat, distorted sound at
a lower, bedroom friendly volume.

5. Treble Control
This adjusts the treble frequencies in your tone. It can
take your sound from soft and round, to bright and

9. Reverb Control (Only on Pathfinder 15R)

This control enables you to vary the level of the built-in
spring Reverb from subtle to surf!

10. Power Switch

Ummthis is how you turn on power to the amplifier.
Assuming its plugged in to a working outlet, of course!! It
is plugged into a working outlet right? Good

THE REAR PANEL

SETTINGS DIAGRAMS
EXTENSION SPEAKER Jack
HEADPHONE Jack

INPUT Jack

FOOTSWITCH Jack

CABNET

1. HEADPHONE Jack

VFS-2

Connect your headphones here.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Connecting the headphones
here mutes the internal speakermaking this facility
perfect for late-night, silent practice!

2. EXTENSION SPEAKER Jack

This is where you can connect an 8W extension speaker
cabinet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Connecting an extension
speaker here mutes the internal speaker. For optimum
performance we strongly recommend the following:
a) Only use extension cabinets with an impedance of 8 Ohms or more (e.g. 16 Ohms) with your
Pathfinder 15/15R combo. NEVER use a lower
impedance (e.g. 4 Ohms) or damage could result.
WARNING: If you use an extension cabinet
with an impedance of more than 8 Ohms your
Pathfinder 15/15Rs output power will be
reduced it only produces its full output of 15
Watts when presented with an 8 Ohm speaker
load.
b) DO NOT use a speaker cabinet with a Wattage
rating that is less than 15 Watts. If you ignore this
warning, you could end up blowing a speaker
and thats not recommended!
c) ALWAYS use a good quality speaker cable
(unshielded) to connect an external cabinet
NEVER use a guitar (shielded) cable

Pathfinder 15/15R

SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (W x H x D): 396 x 400 x 193 mm
(15-1/2 x 15-3/4 x 7-5/8 inches)
Weight: 8.0 kg (17.7 pounds)
Output Power : 15 Watts RMS into 8 Ohms
Speaker: Vox Bulldog (8, 8 Ohm)
Inputs: Input jack, Footswitch jack
Outputs: Extension Speaker jack, Headphone jack,
Line Out jack
Controls: Gain, Master Volume, Treble, Bass, Tremolo
(Speed, Depth), Reverb (Only on Pathfinder 15R), Gain
Boost on/off switch, Power on/off switch
Options: VFS-2 Dual Footswitch (for switching Boost &
Tremolo functions on/off)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Your Pathfinder 15/15R

should only be examined/repaired by an Authorized
Vox Service Centre. Failure to do so will void your
warranty.

3. LINE OUTPUT Jack

This output carries a specially filtered signal for direct
connection to a soundboard or recording console. This
gives you a good sounding signal for recording or live
work without having to mic up the amp.

4. FOOTSWITCH Jack
For connecting the optional VFS-2 Dual Footswitch with
which you can switch both the Boost and Tremolo functions on and off independently with a mere tap of your
foot. Youve already bought oneright?

VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD. 9 Newmarket Court, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 OAU, UK
NOTICE: VOX products are manufactured under strict specifications and voltages as required by each country. These products are warranted by the VOX
distributor in the country where they are purchased. Any VOX product not sold with a warranty card or carrying a serial number disqualifies that product sold
from the manufactures / distributors warranty and liability. This requirement is for your own protection and safety.