Kustom DE50 User's Manual
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1. HEADPHONES AUX IN Q MINIMUM LOAD 8 OHMS 50 WATTS 1 External Speaker this is a 2 conductor 1 4 inch speaker output jack Rating is 8 Ohms minimum For full power use an 8 Ohm speaker load Higher impedance loads will result in lower power levels to the speaker The signal path to the internal speaker is disconnected when using this jack 2 Headphones this is a 3 conductor 1 8 inch stereo jack The amplifier s internal speaker is disconnected when this jack is used 3 AUX In this is a 3 conductor 1 8 inch stereo jack that allows playback from a Compact Disc MP3 player or other audio device The volume is controlled by the device that is plugged into this jack 4 Balanced Line Out this XLR jack is used to connect the amplifier to a mixer or other line level amplifier The output for this jack is pre EQ so only the gain setting will be reflected on this output DE50 AC MAINS 1 AC Power Cord Receptacle AC power cord can be removed for easy storage and replacement if damaged Insert the AC cord provided firmly into the AC receptacle NOTE Replace the AC power cord if protective jacket is damaged or ground pin is damaged or removed 2 Fuse The fuse is located in a fuse tray just below the receptacle Replace only with same type and size For your convenience a spar2. OWNER S MANUAL DE50 ip Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom Deep End Series bass amplifier This model utilizes an exclusive preamp design that combines a 12AX7 tube known for its robust tonal qualities with solid state circuitry that provides consistency of performance and reliability The result is rich dynamic tone that is perfect for a wide variety of playing styles and environments Inside this manual you Il find details about your Deep End Series model Everyone at Kustom wishes you many years of enjoyment with your new amplifier kustom com FCC Statements 1 Caution Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off
3. and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help ENGLISH Danger Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably 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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise level exposures DURATION PER DAY HOURS 8 6 SOUND LEVEL dB 432 1 90 93 95 97 100 103 According to OSHA any exposure in the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canal or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss If exposure in excess of the limits as put forth above to insure against potentially harmful exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of inducing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in op
4. jack for instruments with active electronics or high output 3 Tube Gain adjust this control clockwise to increase the amount of gain Set this control in its lower ranges to achieve the cleanest tones As this control is turned clockwise you ll begin to hear the grit and growl of a classic overdriven tube amp At maximum settings thicker more aggressive tones are produced Note Gain is applied to the tube stage before the tone controls 4 Bass this passive EQ adjusts the low frequency equalization of the amplifier 5 Mid this passive EQ adjusts the mid range frequency equalization of the amplifier 6 Treble this passive EQ adjusts the high frequency equalization of the amplifier 7 Master this controls the overall volume level of the amplifier Note Your DE50 features an exclusive Kustom circuit called Organic Clipping When the Master volume level is turned up to its higher ranges this power amp circuit reacts like an all tube amp generating lower order musical harmonics and natural clipping characteristics like the best all tube designs It provides the classic power amp growl that bass players know and love with a smooth transition from clean to grind 8 Jewel Light when lit this jewel light lets you know that the amplifier is on 9 Power this switch turns the AC power to the amplifier On and Off DESO BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ATTENTION BALANCED LINE OUT
5. 13 D brancher cet appareil lors d orages ou s il n est pas utilis pendant une longue p riode 14 Des pr cautions doivent tre prises afin qu aucun objet ne tombe et qu aucun liquide ne se r pande l int rieur de l appareil par les orifics de ventilation ou n importe quelle autre ouverture 15 Pour toutes interventions techniques s adresser un technicien qualifi L intervention technique est n cessaire lorsque l appareil a t endommag de n importe quelle facon comme par exemple si le cordon secteur ou sa fiche sont d t rior s si du liquide a coul ou si des objets sont tomb s l int rieur de l apparei si l appareil a ete expos la pluie ou l humidit s il ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s il est tomb 16 ATTENTION Pour r duire le risque d incendie ou de choc electrique ne pas exposer l appareil la pluie ou l humidit 17 La prise Mains au coupler est utilis pour la source d alimentation lectrique Il est conseill de garder cette prise facilement accessible 83125A DESO CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS TUBE GAIN POWER o 9 1 Passive Bass Input this is a 1 4 inch 2 conductor input jack for plugging in your instrument It is intended for bass guitars but will accept other instruments as well 2 Active Bass Input this is a 1 4 inch 2 conductor input
6. ces such as radiators heat registers stove or other apparatus including heat producing amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the Other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord being walked on or pinched particularly at Plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Do not break the ground pin of the power supply cord Only use attachments specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over ww S3125A Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through the ventilation ports or any other openings Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fal
7. e fuse is located inside the fuse tray toward the front To replace fuse remove AC power cord Remove fuse tray by pulling the tab located above the fuse symbol away from the receptacle DE50 SPECIFICATIONS Gain 71dB alcontols max BOdBtypical S S Bass CC onto Mis Treble 19 0 H x 16 5 W x 11 75 D 37 5 Ibs Power Requirements INVHOVICI MO ld IVNOIS 090 LNO E JNOHdQV3H 1dYV3dS TVNS3JLX3 NI Xn V m LNO 3NI Q39ONV IV8 A g IA 119341 SSV8 dOHLNOO2 ap 9 dINV NIVO H3MOd 3 LSVIN jan Jeyng Jeyng ah d 4 mE LL eate a 8P 0 SAOVLS NIVO LXVCL EC Declaration of Conformity We Kustom Musical Amplification Inc 3015 Kustom Drive Hebron Ky 41048 0568 Tel 1 859 817 7100 Fax 1 859 817 7150 Declare that the product Product name Kustom Product model number DES50 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards EN55013 A12 1995 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment EN55020 1995 Electromagnetic immunity of broadcast receivers and associated equipment EN61000 3 2 1995 Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current lt 16A per phase EN61000 3 3 1995 Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated currents lt 16A EN55103 1 1995 Electro
8. elles puissances tels ce systeme d amplification en fonctionnement de proteger l appareil auditif ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION AFIN DE LIMITER LE RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE CHASSIS NE CONTIENT PAS DE PIECES POUVANT ETRE REPAREE PAR L UTILISATEUR CONFIER LE SERVICE APRES VENTE AUX REPARATEURS AGREES CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D AVERTIR L UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE DE VOLTAGE DANGEREUX NON ISOLE A L INTERIEUR DE CE PRODUIT QUI PEUT ETRE DE PUISSANCE SUFFISAMMENT IMPORTANTE POUR PROVOQUER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE AUX PERSONNES CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D AVERTIR L UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE D INSTRUCTIONS D UTILISATION ET DE MAINTENANCE DANS LES DOCUMENTS FOURNIS AVEC CE PRODUIT AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQU D INCENDIE ET DE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE Pb IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE 1 Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et pr cautions d emploi avant d utiliser ce produit 2 Toutes les recommandations et pr cautions d emploi doivent tre conserv es afin de pouvoir s y reporter si n cessaire 3 Lire et comprendre tous les avertissements num r s dans les pr cautions d emploi 4 Suivre toutes les pr cautions d emploi pour utiliser ce produit 5 Ce produit ne doit pas tre utilis pr s d eau comme par exemple baignoires viers piscine sous sol humides Etc Utiliser exclusivement un c
9. eration E CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE CHASSIS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF NON INSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference Read and understand all warnings listed on the operating instructions Follow all operating instructions to operate this product This product should not be used near water i e Bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc Only use dry cloth to clean this product Do not block any ventilation openings It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air Do not install this product near any heat sour
10. hiffon sec pour nettoyer ce produit Ne bloqu r aucune ouverture de ventilation Ne pas placer le produit tout contre un mur ou dans une enceinte fern e cela g nerait le flux d air n cessaire au refroidissement 8 Ne pas placer le produit pr s de toute source de chaeur telle que radiateurs arriv es d air chaud fourneaux ou autres appareils g n rant de la chaleur incluant les amplificateurs producteurs de chaleur 9 Ne pas n gliger la s curit que procure un branchement polaris ou avec raccordement la terre Un branchement polaris comprend deux fiches dont l une est plus large que l autre Un branchement la terre comprend deux fiches plus une troisi me reli e la terre Si la fiche secteur fournie ne s insert pas dans votre prise de courant consulter un lectricien afin de remplacer votre prise obsol te 10 Prot ger le cordon d alimentation de tout crasement ou pincement particulierement au niveau des fiches des r ceptacles utilis s et l endroit de sortie de l appareil Ne pas casser la fiche de terre du cordon d alimentation 11 Utiliser uniquement les accessoires sp cifi s par le constructeur 12 Utiliser uniquement avec le chariot de transport le support le tr pied la console ou la table sp cifi s par le constructeur ou vendus avec l appareil Lors de l utilisation d un chariot bouger avec pr caution l ensemble chariotlappareil afin d viter les dommages d un renversement
11. len into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable FRENCH Danger L exposition a des niveaux eleves de bruit peut provoquer une perte permanente de l audition Chaque organisme humain reagit differemment quant a la perte de l audition mais quasiment tout le monde subit une diminution de l acuite auditive lors d une exposition suffisamment longue au bruit intense Les autorites competentes en reglementation de bruit ont defini les expositions tolerees aux niveaux de bruits DURE EN HEURES PAR JOUR 0 4 j 2 90 93 95 97 100 103 INIVEAU SONORE CONTINU EN dB Selon les autorites toute exposition dans les limites citees ci dessus peuvent provoquer certaines pertes d audition Des bouchons ou protections dans l appareil auditif ou sur l oreille doivent etre portes lors de l utilisation de ce systeme d amplification afin de prevenir le risque de perte permanente de l audition Dans le cas d expositions superieures aux limites precitees il est recommande afin de se premunir contre les expositions aux pressions acoustiques elevees potentiellement dangeureuses aux personnes exposees aux equipements capables de delivrer de t
12. magnetic Compatibility Product family standard for Audio Video Audio visual and entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus EN60065 1994 Safety requirements for main operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use Following the provisions of EU Council Directive s 72 73 EEC and 89 336 EEC We the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the aforementioned directive s Name of authorized person James Brown Chief Engineer Signature EN A Date 3 March 2009 Kustom Musical Amplification Inc 3015 Kustom Drive Hebron Ky 41048 0568 Tel 1 859 817 7100 Fax 1 859 817 7150 10 NOTES www kustom com Kustom Musical Amplification Inc 3015 Kustom Drive Hebron Kentucky 41048 USA 888 4 KUSTOM 888 458 7866 All specifications are subject to change without prior notice 2009 Kustom Lx
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