User manual BBE SOUND FEQ BOOST

[. . . ] USE Power Source - Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. Power-Cord Protection - Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects placed on it, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance. Grounding or Polarization - Do not defeat the grounding or polarization feature of the AC power cord. [. . . ] For all other servicing, refer to qualified service personnel only. i IMPORTANT Before you begin, please check the contents of this box to insure that the following items are included: · The BBE Freq Boost · The BBE Freq Boost User's Manual · 9VDC External Power Supply · 9V Battery If any of these items are found to be damaged or missing, immediately contact the dealer ii from whom the unit was purchased. This manual will help you to effectively utilize the BBE Freq Boost. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 800-233-8346. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the BBE Freq Boost!The Freq Boost is reminiscent of the Treble Boosters of the 60's and 70's, giving a player the ability to fatten up and overdrive their favorite amplifier. Features: · Vintage Treble Boost Circuit · Single Op-Amp Design · True Bypass · Powered by 9 Volt Battery/AC Adaptor (Included) iii CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Controls and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS DC POWER INLET Accepts any standard 9VDC power supply. VOLUME CONTROL Regulates the amount of output. INPUT Plug in your guitar, bass or the previous instrument level output of your signal chain. TRUE BYPASS FOOTSWITCH Engages the Freq Boost effect. LED Indicates Freq Boost is engaged. OUTPUT The output is designed for running instrument cables directly to your amplifier. 2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT BATTERY COMPARTMENT Pull the latch to the left with thumbnail to release the hinged battery compartment cover. Carefully unplug battery without straining cables. Replace with fresh battery in reverse order. Unplugging the input to the Freq Boost will turn the unit off and conserve battery life. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR Connect the 9VDC power supply here. 3 APPLICATIONS We recommend placing the Freq Boost before your amplifier or any overdrive/distortion pedal for the most desirable effect, but please feel free to experiment Please Note: When using a BBE Sonic Stomp we recommend placing it last in the signal chain. IN OUT OUT IN 4 SERVICE Should the Freq Boost ever require service we recommend that it be sent to our facility in California. Please contact our Service Department at 800-233-8346 extension 116 for a "Return Authorization" and include a copy of the original sales receipt. If this product was purchased outside of the United States, please contact your local distributor. MAINTENANCE Maintenance of the BBE Freq Boost is limited to proper cleaning of the unit with mild household cleaner such as Formula 409TM or WindexTM. There are no user replaceable parts and the unit should not be opened for any reason unless you are a qualified technician. Calibration should be performed if parts are replaced or if a performance check-out indicates a problem with calibration. Long term use has shown that over the life of this unit there is little or no drift of the components in the BBE Freq Boost which would cause a change in calibration. 5 WARRANTY Warranty registration of the unit to BBE Sound, Inc. [. . . ] The equipment has been modified without authorization. The bill of sales indicates that the purchase date of the equipment is not within the warranty period. All non-warranty repairs are warranted for a period of 90 days from the date of service. [. . . ]