User manual CARVIN S400D

[. . . ] CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA S400 & S400D StageMateTM Battery PA OPERATING MANUAL CONNECTING AND USING AC POWER · Connect the StageMateTM to a standard AC power outlet. · Use only a grounded (3 prong) power outlet to prevent a shock hazard. This also gives the quietest grounding. OPERATING IN BATTERY MODE S400 S400D (with sound effects) · The StageMateTM charges its battery using AC power. If the Battery Status LED indicates a low or dead battery, plug the StageMateTM into AC power and turn the power switch "ON". [. . . ] You should never have to run the channel send and the master effects to 10. Do not set the channel effects at 10 & the master effects at 3 or distortion could result within the effect processing circuits. MASTER INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS EFFECTS FOOTSWITCH JACK The EFFECTS FOOTSWITCH jack uses a normal 1/4" plug footswitch to turn off the effects loop remotely. Use the Reverb/Effects switch on th optional Carvin FS22 footswitch. TONE CONTROLS - HI & LOW ( PLUS MID ON CH 1) Tone controls are used to shape your sound. To start, set all tone controls to their center 0 position where no tone corrections are made. Generally for microphones you'll want to set the HI and LO controls to 3 o'clock (+6 db). Along with adding +6 db to the HI and LO controls, set the MID control at 9 o'clock (-6db). This takes out the unwanted 750Hz mids which have a tendency to dull the sound of your guitar. EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK For additional coverage and output, connect the Carvin 810 speaker or any quality 8 ohm speaker system. NOTE: A 4 ohm extension speaker is not recommended or lower battery time and distortion will result. Also, the added extension speaker will result in lower battery time due to higher power demands delivered by the StageMateTM. We recommend installing the optional second "B400" battery to double your battery time. CHANNEL 1 ACOUSTIC SWITCH The ACOUSTIC SWITCH is a high frequency boost set at 11K Hz for adding shimmering highs for an acoustic instrument. Push this switch in when using acoustic instruments. HEADPHONE/LINE OUT JACK This jack is a dual mono output for headphones or to feed the StageMateTM audio to an external sound system. CHANNEL INPUT CONNECTORS CHANNELS 2-4 MIC INPUTS The MIC XLR connectors are designed for professional low impedance microphones. The instrument jacks 2-3 may also be used at the same time providing the mic doesn't have an ON/OFF switch set to OFF. If a mic with an ON/OFF switch is used, such as Carvin's CM50, simply leave the switch in the ON position. EFFECTS SEND JACK To use your outboard effects processor, connect this jack into the "input" of your effects processor. The EFF level on each channel sends the signal to the processor from jack. EFFECTS RETURN JACK Connect the RET jack into the "output" of your external effects processor. 5. POWERING YOUR STAGEMATETM AC POWER CORD A detachable AC POWER CORD supplied is designed to operate and charge your StageMateTM. No attempt should ever be made to defeat or use the amp without the ground connected. 12V DC JACK The 12V jack is for connecting an external 12 volt DC power source such as an automobile cigarette lighter to power and partially recharge the StageMateTM. Other adapters may be used, however, they must be at least 16 gauge wire and fused at 10 amps. Your car's 12 volt battery will not fully charge the StageMateTM unless you are running your engine­charging at 14 volts. Do not use a "wall-wart" type supply to charge the StageMateTM. Instead use the StageMate's own internal charger by plugging the StageMateTM into AC power and turning the power switch "ON". POWER SWITCH The power switch is to be utilized as the master ON/OFF switch. [. . . ] Outside the USA, contact your dealer or go to http://www. carvinworld. com for your nearest service center. Include a written description of the problem with serial number and date of purchase. HELP SECTION 1) StageMateTM WILL NOT TURN ON Check the power to the StageMateTM. Check for tripped circuit breakers, unplugged extension cords or power-strip switches that may be turned off. [. . . ]