Kustom 5H User's Manual
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1. OWNER S MANUAL DEFENDER 5H GUITAR AMPLIFIER To age INPUT VOLUME 4 l lt q gt ALL TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIER v gt lt Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom guitar amplifier Your Defender Model draws on decades of amp design and manufacturing experience at Kustom This model was built from the ground up to offer world class tone useful features and reliable performance Inside this manual you ll find valuable information about the amp s controls and specifications Being familiar with its features will help you effectively dial in different tones We wish you many years of enjoyment with your Kustom 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 interf2. d un chariot bouger avec pr caution l ensemble chariotlappareil afin d viter les dommages d un renversement 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 fa on 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 a l int rieur de l apparei1 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 Quand la prise MAINS au coupler est utilis pour la source d alimentation lectrique il est conseill de garder cette prise facilement accessible 53125A kustom com DEFENDER 5H Control Panel TOR INPUT VOLUME DEFENPER gt gt ALL TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIER 5H 1 Input Jack This is a inch 2 conductor input for plugging in your instrument It is intended for guitar but will accept other instruments as well 2 Vo
3. tab located above the fuse symbol away from the receptacle USE ONLY WITH 250V FUSE kustom com Kustom DEFENDER 5H Specifications Output Power 5 Watts inch jacks for 4 Ohm 8 Ohm and 16 Ohm Mech Power Requirements Dimensions Weight cm Kilogram 12 75 Height X 31 5 Width X 18 28 Depth 3 2 Kilogram Inches Pounds 5 Height X 12 4 Width X 7 2 Depth 7 Lbs kustom com DEFENDER 5H Signal Flow Diagram SWHO p SWHO 8 SWHO 9L ddWYOASNVEL LAdLNO ZXYZL Z L buiuonipuoT JeubIs IWNIOA N LAdNI ZXYZL 2 1 kustom com Declare that the product Product name Product model number EC Declaration of Conformity Kustom Musical Amplification Inc 3015 Kustom Drive Hebron Ky 41048 0568 Tel 1 859 817 7100 Fax 1 859 817 7150 Kustom DEFENDER 5H to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards EN55013 A12 1995 EN55020 1995 EN61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 ENS5103 1 1995 EN60065 1994 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment Electromagnetic immunity of broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current lt 16A per phase Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated currents lt 16A El
4. NE PAS OUVRIR 5 WATTS RMS HEBRON KY USA NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS f N j N j N DESIGNED IN USA MADE IN CHINA O O O MODEL DEFENDER5H AC 120V 60Hz 35W 4 OHMS 8 OHMS 16 OHMS SERIAL NUMBER FUSE T630mA L 250V WARNING USE ONLY ONE JACK Speaker Output These three 14 inch jacks are for use with an external speaker cabinet The Defender 5H may be used with one speaker cabinet rated at 4 8 or 16 ohms Be sure to connect the speaker cabinet to the correct output jack with the matching impedance A perfect match for the Defender 5H amp head is the Defender 1x12 speaker cabinet Containing one 12 inch 16 ohm speaker the Defender 1x12 is dialed in to complement the tonality of the 5H It is rated at 30 watts Note The Defender 5H is designed to accommodate ONE speaker cabinet when in use Damage may occur if more than one cabinet is connected to the 5H kustom com DEFENDER 5H 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 the same type and size For your convenience a spare fuse is located inside the fuse tray toward the front To replace fuse remove AC power cord Remove fuse tray by pulling the
5. au comme par exemple baignoires viers piscine sous sol humides Etc 6 Utiliser exclusivement un chiffon sec pour nettoyer ce produit 7 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 particuli rement 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
6. ch as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation 4 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 ARISK 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 tha
7. ectromagnetic Compatibility Product family standard for Audio Video Audio visual and entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus 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 2288 i Date 12 February 2010 Kustom Musical Amplification Inc 3015 Kustom Drive Hebron Ky 41048 0568 Tel 1 859 817 7100 Fax 1 859 817 7150 kustom com www kustom com Kustom Amplification Inc 3015 Kustom Drive Hebron Kentucky USA 41048 888 4 KUSTOM 888 458 7866 All specifications are subject to change without prior notice 2010 Kustom Lx
8. erence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 su
9. es elevees potentiellement dangeureuses aux personnes exposees aux equipements capables de delivrer de telles 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 INT RIEUR 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 ALA PLUIE O A L HUMIDITE rr gt IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE 1 Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et precautions d emploi avant d utiliser ce produit 2 Toutes les recommandations et precautions d emploi doivent tre conservees afin de pouvoir s y reporter si necessaire 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 e
10. h as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 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 When the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable kustom com 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 8 6 4 3 2 1 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 acoustiqu
11. lume This control determines the overall volume level of the amplifier Due to the simplicity of the Defender 5H s all tube circuitry a wide range of tones can be obtained with the use of this control alone For example when set in its lower ranges the sound is clean and snappy As the Volume control is turned up light overdrive is generated by the amp s all tube circuitry This overdrive occurs naturally and is not created by any internal distortion circuit As the Volume control is turned higher clockwise you ll hear increased natural drive and compression that is great for crunchy rhythms and sustaining guitar solos In essence the Defender 5H generates classic overdriven tube amp tone but at lower more manageable volume levels Although you may be surprised by the amount of volume that the Defender 5H can generate so watch your ears 3 Power Switch This dual function component is both an ON OFF power switch and a status indicator light When illuminated it shows that your amplifier is ready to be played To turn your amplifier on press switch upward To turn amp off press switch downward Note After the power switch is turned on the tubes must warm up for approximately one minute before you will hear sound from your amplifier kustom com DEFENDER 5H Back Panel ____THE CAUTION E E RISK oF ELECTRIC SHOCK ll DEFENDER us 4 m ATTENTION SPEAKER OUTPUTS KUSTOM AMPLIFICATION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
12. t will impede the flow of cooling air Do not install this product near any heat sources 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 DA 53125A 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 suc
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