User manual BBE SOUND 386

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Do not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. For all other servicing, refer to qualified service personnel only. CONTENTS Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 BBE Process Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Controls and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Service/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Congratulations on your purchase of the BBE Acoustimax Preamp Pedal!With the introduction of the Acoustimax, we are now able to offer a state-of-the-art instrument preamp with built-in BBE Sonic Maximizer in an extremely high quality and ruggedly built pedal. IMPORTANT Before you begin, please check the contents within this box to insure that included are: 1. The BBE Acoustimax Preamp Pedal User's Manual. 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 Acoustimax Preamp Pedal. 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. FEATURES · Fourth Generation BBE Sonic MaximizerTM · Transparent, studio-quality sound. · Outputs include: balanced DI, line level, tuner out, F/X loop and instrument level. · Input and output clip indicators. · 3 band EQ with sweep-able mid band. 1 THE BBE PROCESS--"WHAT IT IS" Loudspeakers have difficulty working with the electronic signals supplied by an amplifier. If this is not possible, call BBE Sound, Inc. 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 Acoustimax 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 Acoustimax which would cause a change in calibration. 6 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. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END USER TO PROVIDE THE BILL OF SALE OR OTHER MEANS OF PROOF OF PURCHASE TO VALIDATE THE WARRANTY IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]