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2010 VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD.
www.voxamps.com
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 
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC out-
let of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet 
of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios  and  televisions  placed  nearby  may  experience 
reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable dis-
tance 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 thin-
ner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later refer-
ence.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equip-
ment. 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. 
If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC 
adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest 
VOX dealer or the store where the equipment was pur-
chased.
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 in-
tended 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.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
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 interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, 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 encour-
aged 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 differ-
ent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
Unauthorized  changes  or  modification  to  this  system
can  void  the  user’s  authority  to  operate  this  equip-
ment.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is 
displayed on the product, owner’s manual, bat-
tery, or battery package, it signifies that when
you  wish  to  dispose  of  this  product,  manual, 
package  or  battery  you  must  do  so  in  an  ap-
proved  manner.  Do  not  discard  this  product, 
manual, package or battery along with ordinary 
household waste. Disposing in the correct man-
ner  will  prevent  harm  to  human  health  and  potential 
damage to the environment. Since the correct method 
of  disposal  will  depend  on  the  applicable  laws  and 
regulations in your locality, please contact your local 
administrative body for details. If the battery contains 
heavy  metals  in  excess  of  the  regulated  amount,  a 
chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out 
wheeled  bin”  symbol  on  the  battery  or  battery  pack-
age.
*  All product names and company names are the trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective own-
ers. 
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the VOX AC1 Rhythm VOX Mini 
Guitar Amplifier with Rhythm. To enjoy your AC1 Rhythm
VOX to its fullest potential, please read this manual care-
fully and use the AC1 Rhythm VOX only as directed.
Part Names and Functions
Top panel
1
8
10
11
12
9
2 3
4
5
6
7
Amplifier section
1.  INPUT jack
Plug in your guitar here.
2.  POWER indicator
The indicator lights up when the power to the unit is 
turned on.
3.  OVERDRIVE switch
Set the switch to CLEAN to get a clean sound, and to 
OVERDRIVE to get a high-gain sound.
4.  GAIN knob
Controls the pre-amp gain.
5.  TONE knob
Controls the tonal color of the amplifier.
6.  VOLUME knob
Controls the level of the amplifier volume.
7.  AUX IN jack
Connect your CD or MP3 player here. This is great if 
you want to jam along to your favourite music.
Rhythm section
8.  GENRE selector
Enables you to select the genre for a rhythm pattern.
9.  VARIATION/TUNER button and indicator
You can select one of six variations for each genre. 
(“Using the Rhythm Section”)
10. TEMPO knob
Controls the tempo of the rhythm pattern.
11. LEVEL knob
Controls the volume level of the rhythm pattern.
12. START/STOP button
Starts or stops playback of the rhythm pattern.
Side panel
1.  PHONES jack
Connect the headphones here.
Note: If  you  connect  the  headphones  to 
this jack, the internal speaker will be 
muted.
Note: Be sure to connect a pair of stereo 
headphones.  If  you  connect  mono 
ones there will be no sound.
2.  STANDBY switch
Turns  the  power  to  the  unit  on  and  off.  When  the 
power is turned on, the POWER indicator on the top 
panel will light up.
3.  DC-9V IN jack
Connect a separately-sold AC adapter here.
Setting Up Your Amplifier
This section explains the basic setup procedure for your 
amplifier.
Note: This  manual  includes  safety  precautions  and  an 
explanation of the parts and functions of the ampli-
fier. Please read this manual throughly.
1.  Set  the  VOLUME  knob  and  LEVEL  knob  on  the 
AC1RV to minimum.
2.  Insert batteries into the battery compartment. Alter-
natively, connect a separately-sold AC adapter to the 
DC9V IN jack on the side panel, then insert the plug 
on the other end of the AC adapter into an appropriate 
AC outlet.
3.  Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack on the top pan-
el.
If you plan to use a CD or MP3 player, connect the 
player to the AUX IN jack on the top panel.
4.  Set the STANDBY switch to ON to power on the am-
plifier.
5.  Turn up the VOLUME knob slowly to adjust the vol-
ume level. Use the LEVEL knob to adjust the rhythm 
pattern volume.
Note: Some guitars or certain settings on the amp may 
generate feedback. In such cases, turn down the 
VOLUME knob.
Inserting batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover from the rear of 
the cabinet. Insert six AA batteries in the correct orienta-
tion as shown in the figure below.
1
2
3
Note: Be sure to insert batteries in the correct orienta-
tion.
Replacing the batteries
If the POWER indicator becomes dim, replace the batter-
ies with new ones.
Note: The sound may become noisy if the battery power 
is low.
Note: Remove  exhausted  batteries  immediately.  Oth-
erwise, a malfunction may occur, or the batteries 
may leak liquid. Also, remove the batteries if you 
plan  not  to  use  the  amplifier  for  a  long  period  of
time.
Note: Batteries are included primarily for the purpose of 
checking amp operation. However, the life of the 
included batteries may be short.
Using the Rhythm Section
Selecting a rhythm pattern
Select a genre for each rhythm pattern using the GENRE 
selector. The SONGS genre features rhythms based on 
popular songs.
Select a rhythm variation using the VARIATION/TUNER 
button.  One  of  three  VARIATION/TUNER  indicators 
lights  up  green  or  red  in  the  following  sequence  each 
time you press the button.
VARIATION 1
VARIATION 2
VARIATION 3
Green
VARIATION 4
VARIATION 5
VARIATION 6
Red
Starting  and  stopping  the  playback  of  a  rhythm 
pattern
Press the START/STOP button to start or stop playing a 
rhythm pattern.
During playback, the VARIATION/TUNER indicator that 
corresponds to the selected rhythm pattern will flash in
sync with the tempo.
Adjusting the volume of a rhythm pattern
Use the LEVEL knob to adjust the volume of a rhythm 
pattern.
Changing the tempo of a rhythm pattern
Use the TEMPO knob to change the tempo in the range 
from 40 to 240bpm.
Tip:  If  you  selected  the  SONGS  genre,  the  already-
programmed tempo will be used.
Using the Tuner
The tuner function on the AC1RV enables you to tune a 
guitar you connect to the INPUT jack. The tuner will rec-
ognize the pitch of an input sound and will light up LEDs 
indicating the pitch relative to “E.”
1.  Press and hold down the VARIATION/TUNER button 
for a second or longer.
The rhythm pattern playback will stop and the tuner 
function is engaged.
Indication during tuner mode (when no valid signal is input)
2.  Play the open 6th string.
Note: Be careful not to play other strings accidentally.
3.  Tune the string so that only the middle indicator lights 
up green.
Very sharp
Slightly sharp
In tune
Slightly flat
Very flat
Tip:  The  tuner  can  recognize  an  E  note  at  higher  or 
lower octaves. You can also use the tuner to tune 
to harmonics, or to tune other instruments, such as 
a bass guitar.
4.  Press the VARIATION/TUNER button again to com-
plete tuning.
Tip:  After you tune the 6th string, tune the other strings 
using the 6th string as a reference.
Specifications
Number of Rhythm Patterns: 66 (including 6 song pat-
terns)
Tempo Range: 40–240bpm
I/O Jacks: INPUT jack x 1, AUX IN jack x 1, PHONES 
jack x 1
Output Power: Maximum approx. 1W, RMS into 8 Ohms
Speakers: 3-inch, 4 Ohms x 2
Power Source: AA batteries (R6/LR6) x 6; or, optional 
AC adapter
Battery Life: Max. 26 hours (alkaline batteries)
Current Consumption: 55mA
Dimensions (W x D x H): 170 x 67 x 128mm / 6.69 x 2.64 
x 5.04 inches 
Weight: 508g / 1.12 lbs. (without batteries) 
Accessories: AA batteries (R6) x 6
Optional Item: AC adapter (DC 9V 
)
*  Specifications  and  appearance  are  subject  to  change  without 
notice for improvement.
GENRE
VARIATION Name 
8 BEAT
1
8 Beat 1
2
8 Beat 2
3
8 Beat 3
4
8 Beat Shuffle 1
5
8 Beat Shuffle 2
6
8 Beat Shuffle 3
16 BEAT
1
16 Beat 1
2
16 Beat 2
3
16 Beat 3
4
16 Beat Swing 1
5
16 Beat Swing 2
6
16 Beat Swing 3
TRIPLET
1
3/4 1
2
3/4 2
3
3/4 3
4
3/4 Shuffle
5
3/4 Swing 1
6
3/4 Swing 2
IRREGU-
LAR
1
5/4
2
6/4
3
7/4
4
5/8
5
6/8
6
7/8
GENRE
VARIATION Name 
ROCK/
METAL
1
Rock 1
2
Rock 2
3
Rock 3
4
Metal 1
5
Metal 2
6
Metal 3
BLUES
1
Blues
2
8 Beat Blues
3
Blues Shuffle
4
Motown 1
5
Motown 2
6
Motown 3
JAZZ/
FUNK
1
Jazz 1
2
Jazz 2
3
Jazz 3
4
Funk 1
5
Funk 2
6
Funk 3
COUNTRY
1
Country
2
Country Shuffle 1
3
Country Shuffle 2
4
Bossa Nova
5
Surf
6
Ondo
GENRE
VARIATION Name 
REGGAE
1
Reggae 1
2
Reggae 2
3
Reggae 3
4
Afro 1
5
Afro 2
6
Afro 3
DANCE
1
Disco 1
2
Disco 2
3
Disco 3
4
House 1
5
House 2
6
House 3
SONGS
1
Song 1
2
Song 2
3
Song 3
4
Song 4
5
Song 5
6
Song 6