Kustom HV65 Stereo Receiver User Manual
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1. a D a PA ox p rb ORC Te VOLUME MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME LEVEL gd wa us neverne ffect e C G G 02 wa GC Q2 G9 C9 e G2 OES 1 Guitar Input Jack this is a 1 4 2 conductor input jack for plugging in your instrument It is intended for guitars but will accept other instruments as well 2 Lead Channel On LED when this LED light is on it indicates that the Lead Channel is active 3 Gain adjust this clockwise to increase the amount of distortion Lower ranges of the control you get a less distorted sound As you increase the gain you add tremendous amounts of distortion to the signal for a harder edged crunch tone 4 Gain Boost Switch this switch will add more gain to the Lead Channel 5 Volume this is a volume control for the Lead Channel ONLY 6 Grind Punch Switch this switch selects either the PUNCH or GRIND preamps Each preamp offers a different tonal variation 7 Bass this control is the bass control for the Lead Channel It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 100Hz Turning it fully clockwise the signal is unaltered Turning it counterclockwise the low will be rolled off 12db 8 Middle this control is the midrange control for the for the Lead Channel and is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 1KHz Turning it fully clockwise the signal is unaltered Turning it counterclockwise the low will be rolled off 12db 9 Treble this is the high2. between the preamp output and power amp input Effects Send this 2 conductor 1 4 line level output jack is the send to an external signal processor It can also be used as a preamp output and it does not break the signal path between the power amp and preamp The front panel volume and tone controls do affect the output of this jack The output of the speaker is not emulated so this Is not a good choice as a substitute for mic ing the amp CD Tape Input this is a 3 conductor 1 4 line level input jack The right and left channels are summed together on the ring and tip and sent to the preamps master mix section The boost volume on the front panel is the only control that has any affect on this input It acts as a master volume Ext Tap FT Switch this 2 conductor 1 4 switching jack replaces the Toggle Tap switch on the top panel This is a nice feature to have because it allows you to change the selected effect parameter in real time with your foot while playing Using the jack disables the top panel switch The jack accepts a non LED single button momentary foot switch This foot switch is not included with the amplifier Kustom model KACFS 101M can be purchased separately Most keyboard sustain pedals are this type and can also be used NOTE most single button foot switches used on analog instrument amplifiers are alternate contact the push on push off type Using this type of switch will give unsatisfactory results but will not damage
3. 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 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 apparei1 si l appareil a t 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 HV 65 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS 16 Channel Select O LQ Rhythm H VIE 5 9 Gain Boost 9 Grind Punch 9 Fat Lean Om Overdrive ever oom Reverbe HIGH VOLTAGE HYBRID TUBE AMP all Reverbe gt lt S ac
4. 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 chiffon sec pour nettoyer ce produit T 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 obsolete 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 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
5. frequency tone control for the Lead Channel It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 3KHz on the instrument channel Turning it fully clockwise the signal is unaltered Turning it counterclockwise the highs will be rolled off 12db 10 Channel Select Switch this switch selects between the Lead or Rhythm Channel 11 Rhythm Channel On LED when this LED light is on it indicates that the Rhythm Channel is active 12 Gain adjust this clockwise to increase the amount of gain of the Rhythm Channel The gain is applied before the tone controls 13 Fat Lean Selecting Fat allows the 12AX7 tube input stage to be over driven giving a fatter sound 14 Volume this is a volume control for the Rhythm Channel only 15 Bass this control is the bass control for the Rhythm Channel It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 100Hz Turning it fully clockwise the signal is unaltered Turning it counterclockwise the low will be rolled off 12db 16 Overdrive this increases the gain of the second stage of the 12AX7 preamp tube on the Rhythm Channel 17 Middle this control is the midrange control for the Rhythm Channel and is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 1KHz Turning it fully clockwise the signal is unaltered Turning it counterclockwise the low will be rolled off 12db 18 Treble this is the high frequency tone control for the Rhythm Channel It is passive and set to shelve frequencies at 3KHz on the
6. KUSTOM OWNERS MANUAL MODEL HV 65 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom High Voltage HV Series guitar 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 ll find details about your HV Series model Everyone at Kustom wishes you many years of enjoyment with your new amplifier 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 4 j 2 1 90 93 95 97 100 103 DURATION PER DAY HOURS 8 6 SOUND LEVEL dB 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
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8. Trem Reverb HV 65 Back Panel CAUTION DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION HIGH VOLTAGE HYBRID TUBE AMP RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR KUSTOM AMPLIFICATION Model HV65 Lead Guitar Amplifier SERIAL NUMBER f CN EXTERNAL DIRECT SPKR EFFECTS EFFECTS CD TAPE EXT TAP MAIN SPEAKER EMULATED RETURN SEND INPUT FT SWITCH FT SWITCH Y 2 c QC Jacks located on chassis bottom in sequence shown above 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 External Speaker this is a 2 conductor 1 4 speaker output jack Rating is 8 ohms minimum The signal path to the internal speakers is disconnected when using this jack Make absolute sure that a 2 conductors speaker cord is used and it is plugged in to the external speaker cabinet before plugging into this jack Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or damage to the amplifier It is also highly recommended to turn off the AC mains power to the amplifier before plugging or unplugging any speakers to this jack Direct SPKR Emulated this is a 3 conductor XLR output jack for plugging into Lo Z microphone inputs as found on PA or recording mixers It is intended in place of external mics or used as a built in direct box Great effort was made in emulating the actual speaker sound Effects Return This switching 2 conductor 1 4 line level input jack is the return from an external signal processor such as a digital delay or EQ By using this jack you break the signal path
9. citees 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 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 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 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
10. instrument channel Turning it fully clockwise the signal is unaltered Turning it counterclockwise the highs will be rolled off 12db 19 Boost this is a master volume for both the Lead and Rhythm Channels It s an overall volume control for the amplifier 20 Effects Level this control adds the digital effects section and mixes it into the main signal Sixteen different effects are available 21 Toggle Tap This momentary switch performs different functions depending on which effect is selected Page 6 describes each effect in detail and how to enhance its usefulness with this switch 22 Program Select this switch will select any of sixteen different effects Page 6 describes each effect in detail 23 Effects Active this switch engages the digital effects section The footswitch over rides this switch when it s plugged into the amp 24 Jewel Light this jewel light lets you know that the amplifier is on 25 Power Switch this switch turns on and off the AC power to the amp HV 65 Effects Effects Level this control adds the digital effects section and mixes it into the main signal Sixteen different effects are available Program Select this switch will select any of the sixteen different effects Effects Active this switch engages the digital effects section The footswitch over rides this switch when it s plugged into the amp Toggle Tap this switch is a dual function depending on which effects program
11. is selected On toggle effects this button pages through alternate variations of the effect For example for the Spring Reverb it pages through 3 different degrees of brightness On tap effects this button selects the rate time at which the effect cycles by tapping the switch twice For example for the Delay setting it selects the amount of time between delay repeats If the 2 tap is beyond the maximum setting the time will default to the longest available choice Spring Reverb _ simulates the spring reverb pan found in vintage tube amps X pages through 3 different degrees of reverb brightness Slap Back _ a fast 80ms delay for getting those Rockabilytones X toggles between Slapback and Siapback Reverb 0 Chorus a beautiful thick chorus that can swish with the best ofthem x adjusts chorus rate time Delay an organic sounding delay that has that analog warmth x adjusts delay time maximum delay 680 mS Phaser asweetandswooshy 70s sounding phaser x adjusts phaser rate time Tremolo a classic sounding tremolo with a hintof vibrato x adiuststremoloratetime a combination effect of tremolo and room reverb x e DelayReverb a combination effect ofthe delay androomreverb f x adjusts delay time maximum delay 350 ms Room Reverb the reverb sound of your amp being played ina room x adjusts reverb decay time HalReverb
12. 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 operation 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 A A 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 no
13. rvicing 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 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 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 6 4 3 21 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 pre
14. sehold 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 4 Tamu gua Date 24 February 2006 Kustom Amplification Inc 4940 Delhi Pike Cincinnati OH 45238 Tel 1 513 451 5000 Fax 1 513 347 2192 11 800 999 5558 Web www kustom com KUSTOM 9 Kustom Amplification Inc 4940 Delhi Pike Cincinnati OH USA x a
15. t 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 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 Useonly 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 w u 83125A 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 se
16. the amplifier Main FT Switch this 1 4 stereo jack connects a foot switch to the amplifier It uses a special circuit to decode the 3 switches through a simple stereo cable The tip selects the rhythm or lead channel The ring is multifunction for the overdrive on off switch and the effects active off switch This foot switch is not included with the amplifier Kustom model KACFS 301 must be used to enjoy all the features In an emergency a mono single conductor shielded instrument cable and single button foot switch can be used to allow switching of the channels only In this setup the LEDs will not be visible but at least the foot switch will select Rhythm or Lead channels The top panel overdrive on off and effects active off switches will still function HV 65 Extras USE ONLY WITH 250V FUSE 1 Retractable feet Located on the cabinet bottom toward the front there are two feet that extend downward to allow for tilt back operation Twist while applying pressure to release these feet Once extended twist further to lock in position Reverse process for retracting 2 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 3 Fuse The fuse is located in a fuse tray just below the receptacle Replace only with same
17. the reverb sound of your amp being played in a targe na x adjstsreverbdecytime inger a deep flanger forgetting those spacey sweeping tones X adusfangerratetime Rotary gives you that twirling sound of those fancy old organ cabinets x ramps between fast and slow rotary speeds Octave __ shifts the pitch up or down one octave from the original signal x toggies between octave up and octave down _ Auto Wan a wah wah that automatically sweeps at your chosen speed x adjusts auto wah rate time LRotoReverb a combination effect of Rotary with room reverb X ramps between fast and slow rotary speeds Chorus Reverb a combination effect of chorus and room reverb x aust chorus rate time Effects Module Memory Aside from all the versatility of the built in effects the effects module in your Kustom amplifier has the ability to store your favorite sounds All the most recent changes to the Toggle Tap button are saved in each of the 16 effect locations For example If you tap in your favorite delay time then go to chorus and then go back to delay your own tapped delay time will still be saved These setting changes are also retained when powering down the amplifier To Restore Factory Settings If you ever want to restore the effects to the factory default settings you can do this by selecting Program 1 Delay Reverb then holding the tap switch down and simultaneously selecting Program 2
18. 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 tab located above the fuse symbol away from the receptacle HV 65 Specifications Hybrid Tube Guitar Amplifier 1 12AX7 8 Ohms 5 THD HV 65 Preamp 65 Watts RMS Speakers 1 X12 Inch Celestion G12P80 oingle Input 100 K ohms 60 dBV Residual Noise all level controls 0 minimum MEM S S System Gain 45 dBV All measurements taken with 65 dBV 1 KHz input signal Tone 50 dBV Lead Channel Nominal gain Volume 5 controls flat Boost volume 70 dBV Lead Channel Maximum gain Volume 10 control at 0 Unless stated otherwise Effects turned off Measured at speaker jack with 8 ohm load Power amp gain Effects Return to Speaker depending on Boost www 70 dBV Effects Loop 0 33 VRMS 10 dBV Effects Loop Rhythm Channel Nominal gain Volume 5 Rhythm Channel Maximum gain Volume 10 1 VRMS 0 dBV Master Volume Boost XLR Direct Output After power amp with speaker emulation C Footswitch Use KACFS101M sold separately or standard momentary Footswitch with mono cable for Tap Power Requirements Dimensions IWVeHOVICI MO ld IVNOIS INdNI ddV1L d9 3A331S yo 4 ONTY pz 1 dll q31v1nIN3 HHdS Lno 12314 YOLVINWA d3 Vv43dS JVNSHILLX3 sJA33 1S diL d3Xv3dS FINGOW YAMOd Nana
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