User manual BBE SOUND CRUSHER

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] This manual will help you to effectively utilize the BBE Crusher. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 800-233-8346. ii Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the BBE Crusher!The Crusher is a High Gain Distortion pedal with a passive 3-Band Eq (Bass, Mid and Treble) that provides the player with a wide range of effects; from a mild crunch to over-the-top, insane distortion. Features: · High Gain Distortion Circuit · 3-Band Passive Eq · 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. BASS CONTROL Regulates the amount of bass frequencies. GAIN CONTROL Controls the amount of boost. OUTPUT The output is designed for running instrument cables directly to your amplifier. MID CONTROL Regulates the amount of midrange frequencies. TREBLE CONTROL Regulates the amount of treble frequencies. 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 Crusher effect. 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 Crusher will turn the unit off and conserve battery life. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR Connect the 9VDC power supply here. 3 APPLICATIONS We recommend placing the Crusher before your amplifier or after 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 Crusher 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 Crusher 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. [. . . ] The equipment has been electrically damaged by improper connection or attempted repair by the customer or a third party. 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. [. . . ]