A1 Manual - 2006 - Issue 2.cdr
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1. USER MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING W hen using electric products basic cautions should always be followed including the following Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product The product should be powered by a three pin grounded or earthed plug connected to a power socket with a grounded earth outlet All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference O bey all cautions in the O perating instructions and on the back of the unit All operating instructions should be followed This product should not be used near water i e a bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built up enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air 8 This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as stove radiator or another heat producing amplifier 9 Connect only to a power supply of the type marker on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord 10 N ever break off the ground pin on a power supply cord 11 Power supply cords should always be handled carefully N ever walk or place equipment on power supply cords Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress especially at the plug and the point where the chord exits the unit 12 The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long per2. TTFE ETLE PEHECALBAE ee LEO RE fost 9 CTRL E MEPS On imu DEEP LH KRL E Ci DALEE TAT a DIARIA An E Paila mn SER gpp en A pra ER nu i FE aney ward Taney oo ole REAR PANEL CONTROLS 1 Power inlet socket Connect to your power source Make sure the specified voltage is correct for your country This drawer contains the main safety fuse for the unit USE ONLY THE CORRECT SIZEAND RATING OF FUSEAS SPECIFIED ON THE PANEL The mains fuse ratings are detailed in the specs section at the rear of this manual E Serial N umber and model of your unit Gy Socket for connecting a pair of quality headphones W hen in use the internal loudspeaker is auto matically muted Connect your external electronic tuner here This signal is taken before the mute volume stages allowingsilent tuning Ch 1 only FX Send socket provided for connecting to external effects units input socket You can also use the send socket as a line out if you wish Connect the output of your external effects unit here Any external effects device used here will affect both channels of the Al Can be used in addition to the onboard digital effects Page 10 16 La A ey OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OTHER FEATURES YourA 1 features a kickback style design to enable you to use it as a stage monitor or aconventional straight combo GENERAL NOTES Amplifier connection In order to avoid damage it is advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on an
3. used to add a high end plezo bowlback characteristic to the amplifiers response Switches the phase of the signal from the amplifier W hen you play any acoustic guitar the sound it produces is a waveform the same applies to an acoustic guitar plugged into an acoustic amplifier lt is not uncommon for these two waveforms which occur simultaneously be out of phase with each other To a player who is sat close to an amplifier this poses a small problem if the wave forms are out of phase as they are destructive to each other and cancel each other out This would cause the guitar to sound a little thin and lack lustre Engaging the phase switch switches the phase of the amplified signal removing the problem of destructive interference However sometimes the low frequencies being in phase can cause acoustic feed back problems to avoid this try operating the phase reversal switch Most times this will cure the problem O ne thing to point out is that the audience does not hear any phase problems as by the time the sound wave reaches them any phase differences have been cancelled out naturally 14 The N otch filter can be switched in and out here and adjusted with Y to eliminate the body resonance feedback often associated with amplified acoustic guitar at high volume levels To eliminate body resonance feedback switch the filter in with and adjust this control until the body resonation reduces you should find a sweet spot on the control where it d
4. Brilliance 10dB at 12K Hz Peaking Paramid sweep 10dB at 200Hz gt 9KHz Peaking Channel 2 Features Mic Input Sensitivity 10mV 40dBu Balanced 1K HiZ Instrument Input 40mV 27dBu Impedance 1Meg 47pF Bass 10dBu at 70Hz Shelving Treble 10dBu at 10K Hz Shelving Channel 3 Features Dual RCA Input 250mV 10dBu Impedance 10K D I Yes Balanced X LR 250mV 10dBu Typical Tuner O ut Yes 2 Instrument level 1 with pad in CH1 only FX Loop Yes 700mV OdBu Zout 2K Zin 10K Series Insert O ther Features Power amplifier clip distortion limiter D ual purpose kickback style cabinet Dual ported reflex loaded cabinet design Size 420 385 365 H W XD Unit W eight 13 5Kg Kg Packing W eight 15 0Kg Kg This product conforms to European EMC directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC 1 and CE mark Directive 93 68 EEC Page 15 16 Laney POWER TO THE MUSIC METAL JAZZ BLUES 00 AMPICONS ARE HERE TO HELP T www laney co uk In the interest of continued product development Laney reserves the right to amend product specification without prior notification
5. NG INSTRUCTIONS CHANNEL 1 INPUT DJ i NOTCH PHASE EQ SECTION SECTION REVERSAL O z u w vo gY St 3 PN z Sk 3 ou la Po Pe lt a K o gt lt ae yg Oz ou a WO B aC 9 g R o 8 Ac a Ww W 2 E 3 Ww CHANNEL 2 9 MIC INPUT MUTE ACTIVE EQ SECTION CHANNEL 2 HIZ INPUT Dy z 8 3 E TREBLE G Y O CHANNEL1 MUTE VOLUME ACTIVE ASSIGN FX CHANNEL1 ASSIGN FX CHANNEL 2 MAIN EFFECTS PROGRAM SELECT 6 BPO Q An Q O O Q C0009 INTERNAL EFFECTS EFFECTS LEVEL L Y TUNER OUT This loop is a series type so all a agna will go through your unit SOCKET 10 HEADPHONE i Y J FX LOOP SEND RETURN Li Li o o is i o INTERNAL LOUDSPEAKER vV MASTER VOLUME INTERNAL HORN CLIP LIMITER SECTION Page 14 16 La 1 ey OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS Supply Voltage 100V 120V 220V 230V 240V 50 60Hz Factory O ption Mains Fuse 220V gt 240V T1A L 100 gt 120V T2A L Time delay Power Consumption 120W O utput Power Rating 65W THD9 N Typically lt 0 03 Loudspeaker 10 Custom Designed Driver high frequency horn Channel 1 Features Input Socket Sensitivity 170mV 13dBu comp gain at 0 Sensitivity 11mV 37dBu comp gain at 10 Input Impedance 10Meg O hm 47pF Pad Switch 6dBu Switchable Compressor with status lights Enhance Bass 10dB at 70Hz Shelving Treble 15dB at 10K Hz Shelving
6. SEMENT Afin de prevenir les risques de decharge electrique ou de feu n exposez pas cet appareil a la pluie ou a l humidite Avant VORSICHT VORSICHT ACHTUNG d utiliser cet appareil lisez les avertissements supplentaires situes dans le guide Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unsolierten gefahrlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Gehauses warnen die von Ausreichender Starke sind um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu konnen Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen die Handhabung und Wartung des Produkts betreffen Risiko Elektrischer Schlag Nicht offen Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden nicht die Abdeckung enfernen Es befinden sich keine Teile darin die vom Anwender repariert werden Konnten Reparaturen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchfuhren lassen Um einen elektrischen Schlag oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden sollte dieses Gerat nicht dem Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen Page 3 16 La A ey OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SWITCHING ON After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin grounded or earthed plug Before plugging into the power supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet If you should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself ensure that the wiring convention applicable to the country whe
7. The amount of compression is controlled by The higher the setting the more compression W ith most guitars compression will begin at about 5 6 on the control It is possible to have the compressor engaged but it only be active during certain periods of playing typically the most dynamic sections Lights when the compressor is switched in ready for operation The Enhance control provides an increased definition at the low end of the frequency spectrum giving you a tighter punchier Page 6 16 La A ey OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS sound The Enhance control does this by providing a dip in the frequency response of the amplifier at approximately 250Hz This dip reduces some of the harmonics of the important low frequencies around 80 120 Hz producing better definition to your sound Turning the control through to its maximum has the effect of boosting both the low and high frequency content Ed Active Bass control allowing boost and cut of the low frequency response of the pre amplifier 9 Selects the mid frequencies 200Hz to 9KH z to be cut or boosted in conjunction with the paramid level control 10 Boosts or cuts the chosen frequency set by O To boost the chosen frequency turn the control clockwise to cut the chosen frequency turn anticlockwise Active Treble control allowing boost or cut of the high frequency response of the pre amplifier This is an active filter control that allows you to boost the high frequencies around 10KHz It can be
8. d off your equipment W ith all system parts connected turn on source equipment tape decks cd players mixers effects processors etc BEFORE turning on your BassAmplifier Many products have large transient surges at turn on and off which can cause damage to your speakers By turning on your BassAmplifier LAST and making sure its Volume control is set to minimum any transients from other equipment will not reach your loudspeakers W ait until all system parts have stabilised usually a couple of seconds Similarly when turning off your system always turn down the Volume control on your BassAmplifier and then turn off its power before turning off other equipment Cables Always use good quality shielded cable for your instrument and small signal connections N ever use shielded or microphone cable for any speaker connections as this will not be substantial enough to handle the amplifier load and could cause damage to your amplifier system Caution T hese professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive levels that can cause permanent hearing damage Refer to guidelines on page 2 Page 11 16 La 1 ey OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAMPLE SYSTEM 1 Tuner Input ERA y Y Es sei E pi ati WA A TO Page12 16 La A ey OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAMPLE SYST EM 2 p Page 13 16 BLOCK DIAGRAM OPERATI
9. d to channels 1 2 independently An explanation of these features follows on pages 6 8 Page 5 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Us 18 9 MIZA FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Socket provided for connecting your instrument O nly use good quality screened cable Determines the level of compressor preamp gain The more the compressor gain control is increased the more compression it gives The resulting effect is that the volume level heard does not change so much with playing weight This has several benefits picking and full on chords will be heard at similar levels excessive low frequencies will be reduced giving an apparent brighter amp punchier sound uncontrolled low frequency feedback will be reduced and increased sustain on single notes can be obtained There are two LEDs associated with the compressor one showing the compressor is switched on this will illuminate whether the compressor is physically active or not The active LED O actually shows when the Compressor is working and compressing the signal The pad switch allows you to reduce or pad down the input level from a guitar with an active pickup system or a particularly loud passive pickup to prevent the guitar from overloading the preamplifier of the A1 Lights when the onboard compressor is actively compressing the signal Compressor must be switched in with Switch in to activate the onboard compressor this compresses the input signal giving a punchier sound
10. dBA slow response Y 102 SHEN WB 0 00 o h 110 Ya or less 115 According to OSHA any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure exceeds the limits set forth above To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 16 CAUTION CAUTION WARNING Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintainance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Risk of electrical shock DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the cover No user servicable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Before using this appliance please read the operating instructions for further warnings Este simbol
11. ed and built with the utmost attention to care and detail so trust yours will give you many years of enjoyment Laney products have a heritage which stretches back to 1967 when first began building valve amplifiers in my parent s garage Since then we have moved on from strength to strength developing an extensive range of guitar bass public address and keyboard amplification products along with a list of Laney endorsees that includes some of the world s most famous and respected musicians At the same time we believe we have not lost sight of the reason Laney was founded in the first place a dedication to building great sounding amplification for working musicians A Warm Regards Y don Laney CEO 1 i INTRODUCTION TheAl is a dedicated 65W acoustic amplifier loaded with a 10 inch loudspeaker and a high frequency horn in a kickback style cabinet Its features include three separate channels balanced DI out Headphone socket FX Loop and Tuner out Channel one has an instrument input socket switchable Nac Switchable compressor comprehensive EQ system notch filter phase switch volume control and mute switch with status 19 t Channel two features a mic input high impedance input volume control two band EO and mute switch with status light Channel three features a CD input with level control Finally the A 1 comes eguipped with a 24bit digital signal processor with 16 programs and level control which can be assigne
12. iods of time 13 If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided 14 The user should allow easy access to any mains plug mains coupler and mains switch used in conjunction with this unit thus making it readily operable 15 Metal parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth The vinyl covering used on some units can be cleaned with a damp cloth or ammonia based household cleaner if necessary Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning 16 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any ventilation holes or openings On no account place drinks on the unit 17 A qualified service technician should check the unit if The power cord has been damaged Anything has fallen or spilled into the unit The unit does not appear to operate correctly The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 18 The user should not attempt to service the equipment All service work is done by a qualified service technician 19 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing gloss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s O ccupational Safety and Health Administration O SHA has specified the following permissible noise level exposure oe IS ee PS a Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level
13. isappears Turning further out of the sweet spot will bring the resonation back up again This setting will be the optimum for that particular guitar but may need to be altered if you plug in another guitar 16 Sets the volume of the instrument plugged into channel 1 a Led is lit when channel 1 is muted with O Mutes whatever instrument is connected into channel 1 Led is lit when muted 19 Sets the overall listening volume of the amplifier Make sure the channel volumes are not set too low O O Page 7 16 La A ey OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 Os Oo O A inna Come AA o wari Raat R tin ka serat LE Sp a Hini OEE EEA re 200 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS continued 20 Balanced input provided for connecting an XLR equipped input such as a low impedance microphone 200 600 Ohms or a DI d guitar etc Input provided for connecting high impedance microphones or sources that require a high impedance connection and are fitted with a 1 4 jack such as an additional guitar bass or drum machine Sets the volume of the instrument s plugged into channel 2 Sets the bass response for whatever Is connected to channel 2 24 Sets the treble response for whatever is connected to channel 2 Led is lit when channel 2 is muted with 9 Mutes whatever instrument is connected into channel 2 Led Is lit when muted a Sets the volume of what ever source is plugged into Channel 3 E RCA Phono connections
14. o tiene el proposito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso que no tiene aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto que puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para constituir riesgo de corrientazo Este simbolo tiene el proposito de alertar al usario de la presencis de instruccones importantes sobre la operacion y mantenimiento en la literatura que viene con el producto PRECAUCION Riesgo de corrientazo no abra PRECAUCION Para disminuir el riesgo de carrientazo no abra la cubierta No hay piezas adentro que el pueda reparar Deje todo mantenimiento a los tecnicos calificadod ADVERTENCIA Para evitar corrientazos o peligro de incendio no deja expuesto a la lluvia o humedad este aparato Antes de usar este aparato lea mas advertcias en la guia de operacion Ce symbole est utilise pur indiquer a l utilisateur de ce produit de tension non isolee dangereuse pouvant etre d intensite suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc electrique Ce symbole est utilise pour indiquer a Putilisanter qu il ou qu elle trouvera d importantes instrucions sur utilisation et Pentrerien service de l appareil dans la litterature accompagnant le produit ATTENTION Risques de choc electrique NE PAS OUVIRIR ATTENTION Afin de reduire le risque de choc electrique ne pas enlever le couvercle Il ne se trouve a l interieur aucune piece pouvant etre reparee par l utilisateur Confier l entretien a un personnel qualifie AVERTIS
15. provided for connecting an external sound source such as a CD Mini Disc or MP3 player etc Assigns the chosen effect 8 to channel 1 Page 8 16 La A ey OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS continued Assigns the chosen effect to channel 2 31 Sets the level from the onboard digital effects section present in the overall mix The onboard digital effects have been custom designed by Laney to complement the A1 You have a choice of delays flange rotary octave chorus reverb and combinations of these Select the chosen effect here and set the level with This XLR socket provides a low impedance output for direct injection of the amplifier signal to a mixing desk or power amplifier It is taken after the main mix stage but prior to the main volume control 34 W hen on Indicates that power is connected to the unit and It is ready to go Always switch off and disconnect the power cord when not in use Main power switch for the unit PIN CONNECTIONS 2 Input O utput Jacks Pin 1 Gnd A Pin 2 Hot DI Out XLR Pin 3 Cold Mic in XLR Page 9 16 La A ey OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Debs TAIA EM JK E THEE TE ASCUIET IL RER OMT ACSI LOTT OTi 10 NGT LO T Ea CETO RANON ATIE SALTA Fon SoTL MATETE AT EE OF A OLT MAEL IR TETE A RESRA TTD FS TA IE 89 ETT FIPPEDBR LE HH IHI SELE OBL Rabo Se S hora one SLA a x H S THR SFE PLS qe A E TENTION REPPLA FR EFUGELE BULEMENT Par LZ
16. re the amplifier is to be used is strictly conformed to As an example in the United Kingdom the cable colour code for connections are as follows EARTH OR GROUND GREEN Y ELLO W NEUTRAL BLUE LIVE BROWN NOTE This manual has been written for easy access of information The front and rear panels are graphically illustrated with each control and feature numbered For a description of the function of each control feature simply check the number with the explanations adjacent to each panel Your Laney amplifier has undergone a thorough two stage pre delivery inspection involving actual play testing W hen you first receive your Laney Bass amp follow these simple procedures i Ensure that the amplifier is the correct voltage for the country it is to be used in ii Connect your instrument with a high quality shielded instrument cable You have probably spent considerable money on your amplifier and guitar don t use poor quality cable it wont do your gear justice Please retain your original carton and packaging so in the unlikely event that some time in the future your amplifier should require servicing you will be able to return it to your dealer securely packed Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it s life and yours Page 4 16 La A ey OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dear Player Thank you very much for purchasing your new Laney product and becoming part of the worldwide Laney family Each and every Laney unit is design
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