User manual BBE SOUND 322

[. . . ] Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 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. If your AC receptacle will not accept the power cord plug, contact your electrician to install a proper AC receptacle. [. . . ] For all other servicing, refer to qualified service personnel only. CONTENTS Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BBE Process Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Instrument Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Line Level Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Congratulations on your purchase of the BBE DI1000 Passive/Active Direct Box featuring the renowned Sonic Maximizer TM Processor!With the introduction of the 322, we are now able to offer our Sonic MaximizerTM technology in an extremely high quality and ruggedly built DI. This manual will be your guide to understanding the full functionality of the 322. · Solid 1/8" thick aluminum extrusion housing. Lightweight and extremely rugged · Made with pride in the USA IMPORTANT Before you begin, please check the contents within this box to insure that included are: 1. The BBE 322 Passive/Active Direct Box with built-in Sonic MazimizerTM. If any of these items are found to be damaged or missing, immediately contact the BBE dealer from whom the unit was purchased. This manual will help you to effectively utilize the BBE 322. Reviewing the information contained in this manual will answer most of the common questions that our service department receives. If you still have questions, please feel free to call 800-233-8346. 3 322 FEATURES · Full Function BBE Sonic MaximizerTM · Jensen JT-DB-EPC Transformer Balanced Output · Purely Passive or completely Active · Switchable 0/15dB/30dB Pad Switch · Ground lift switch · 1/4" Tip-Sleeve input and thru-put · Mil-spec circuit boards · Extra thick, extra wide circuit board traces for unequaled electron flow · 1% metal film resistors throughout THE BBE PROCESS--"WHAT IT IS" Loudspeakers have difficulty working with the electronic signals supplied by an amplifier. These difficulties cause such major phase and amplitude distortion that the sound reproduced by speaker differs significantly from the sound produced by the original source. In the past, these problems proved unsolvable and were thus delegated to a position of secondary importance in audio system design. However, phase and amplitude integrity is essential to accurate sound reproduction. directly at (800) 233-8346, extension 116 to obtain a "RETURN AUTHORIZATION". Include a copy of the bill of sale with the unit when it is shipped to BBE Sound, Inc. As the repair turnaround time is minimal, we request that the unit be sent to BBE Sound, Inc. We also need to add reliability data to our files so that future revision may be undertaken, if necessary, to improve the product. If unit has been purchased outside the US, please contact your national distributor. MAINTENANCE Maintenance of the BBE 322 is limited to proper cleaning of the unit with mild household cleaner such as Formula 409TM or WindexTM. The chassis is steel , the casing is an aluminum extrusion. Both are finished with a durable polyurethane paint. 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 322 which would cause a change in calibration. 9 WARRANTY Warranty registration of the unit to BBE Sound, Inc. It is strongly recommended that you retain a copy of the bill of sale for future reference. [. . . ] The warranty will be honored for the longer of either 90 days from the date of any service or the remainder of the original 5 Year factory warranty. This warranty will be consider null and void by BBE Sound, Inc. The equipment has been physically damaged. The equipment has been electrically damaged by improper connection or attempted repair by the customer or a third party. [. . . ]