Kustom Deep End DE200-115, DE200-210 bass amplifier Owner's manual

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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'll find details about your Deep End® Series model. Everyone at Kustom wishes you many years of
enjoyment with your new amplifier!
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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 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)
4 3 2 1
90 93 9% 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 operation.
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.
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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 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.
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 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.
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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
I'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 § 6
INIVEAU SONORE CONTINU EN dB
4 3 21
90 93 95 97 100 103
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 telles puissances,
tels ce systeme d'amplification en fonctionnement, de
proteger l'appareil auditif.
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 RISQUE D'INCENDIE ET DE DECHARGE
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OÙ A
L'HUMIDITE.
IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE
1. Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et précautions
d'emploi avant d'utiliser ce produit.
2. Toutes les recommandations et précautions d'emploi doivent
être conservées afin de pouvoir s'y reporter si nécessaire.
3. Lire et comprendre tous les avertissements énumérés dans les
précautions d'emploi.
4, Suivre toutes les précautions d'emploi pour utiliser ce produit.
5. Ce produit ne doit pas être utilisé près d'eau, comme par
exemple baignoires, éviers, piscine, sous-sol humides … Etc.
6. Utiliser exclusivement un chiffon sec pour nettoyer ce produit.
7. Ne bloquér aucune ouverture de ventilation. Ne pas placer le
produit tout contre un mur ou dans une enceinte fernée, cela
gênerait le flux d'air nécessaire au refroidissement.
8. Ne pas placer le produit près de toute source de chaeur telle
que radiateurs, arrivées d'air chaud, fourneaux ou autres
appareils générant de la chaleur (incluant les amplificateurs
producteurs de chaleur) .
9. Ne pas négliger la sécurité que procure un branchement
polarisé ou avec raccordement à la terre, Un branchement
polarisé comprend deux fiches dont l'une est plus large que
l'autre. Un branchement à la terre comprend deux fiches plus
une troisième reliée à la terre. Si la fiche secteur fournie ne
s'insert pas dans votre prise de courant. consulter un
‘électricien afin de remplacer votre prise obsolète.
10. Protéger le cordon d'alimentation de tout écrasement ou
pincement, particulièrement au niveau des fiches, des
réceptacles utilisés et à l'endroit de sortie de l'appareil. Ne pas
casser la fiche de terre du cordon d'alimentation.
11. Utiliser uniquement les accessoires spécifiés par le
constructeur.
12. Utiliser uniquement avec le chariot de
transport, le support, le trépied, la
console ou la table spécifiés par le
constructeur ou vendus avec l'appareil.
Lors de l'utilisation d'un chariot, bouger
avec précaution l'ensemble chariotlappareil
afin d'éviter les dommages d'un renversement.
13. Débrancher cet appareil lors d'orages ou s'il n'est pas utilisé
pendant une longue période.
14. Des précautions doivent être prises afin qu'aucun objet ne
tombe et qu'aucun liquide ne se répande à l'intérieur de
l'appareil par les orifics de ventilation ou n'importe quelle autre
ouverture.
15. Pour toutes interventions techniques s'adresser à un
technicien qualifié.L'intervention technique est nécessaire
lorsque l'appareil a été endommagé de n'importe quelle façon,
comme par exemple si le cordon secteur ou sa fiche sont
détériorés,si du liquide a coulé ou si des objets sont tombés à
l'intérieur de l'apparei1,si l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou a
l'humidité, s'il ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s'il est tombé.
16. ATTENTION:Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc
electrique ne pas exposer l'appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
17. La prise Mains, au coupler, est utilisé pour la source
d'alimentation électrique. Il est conseillé de garder cette prise
facilement accessible.
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DE200 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS
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1.) Passive Bass (0 dB) Input - this is a 1/4-inch, 2-conductor input jack for plugging in your instrument.
lt is intended for bass guitars, but will accept other instruments as well.
2.) Active Bass (-6 dB) Input - this is a 1/4-inch, 2-conductor input 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 control adjusts the low frequency equalization of the amplifier.
5.) Mid - this passive control adjusts the mid-range frequency equalization of the amplifier.
6.) Treble - this passive control adjusts the high frequency equalization of the amplifier.
7.) Low Contour Room EQ - this active control is the final shaping for low frequencies. Increasing
this control cuts a notch in the low frequencies to help smooth out room “boominess.” Decreasing this
control rolls off the extreme low frequencies.
8.) High Contour Room EQ - this active control is the final shaping for the high frequencies. Increas-
ing this control cuts a notch in the high frequencies to help smooth out typical speaker peaks or room
“harshness.” Decreasing this control rolls off the extreme high frequencies. This can be a useful way to
control the horn level.
9.) Master - this controls the overall volume level of the amplifier. Note: Your DE200 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.
10.) Jewel Light - when lit, this jewel light lets you know that the amplifier is on.
11.) Power - this switch turns the AC power to the amplifier On and Off.
DE200 BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS
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1.) External Speaker - this is a 2-conductor, 1/4-inch speaker output jack. Rating is 200 watts, 4 Ohms
minimum. For full power, use a 4-Ohm speaker load. Higher impedance loads will result in lower power
levels to the speaker. The signal path to the internal speaker(s) is disconnected when using this jack.
2.) Horn On/Off - this switch activates or disables the amp’s internal horn. Activating the amp’s horn
increases high frequency response.
3.) Power Amp In - this switching, 2-conductor, 1/4-inch line level input jack is the input to the power
amp. By using this jack, the signal path from the preamp to the power amp is broken. Along with the
Preamp Out jack, this can be used as another effects loop.
4.) Preamp Out - this 2-conductor, 1/4-inch line level output jack is the preamp output and it does not
break the signal path between the power amp and the preamp. The front panel Gain and tone
controls do affect the output at this jack. The output at this jack is not speaker emulated, so this may not
be a good choice as a substitute for mic-ing the amp.
5.) Effects Loop Return - this switching, 2-conductor, 1/4-inch 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
between the effects Send and Return.
6.) Effects Loop Send - this 2-conductor, 1/4-inch 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 effects Send and Return. The front panel Gain and tone controls do affect the output of this jack.
7.) Speaker Emulator - when depressed, this switch activates a special signal conditioning circuit
which allows the “post” Balanced Line Out to have the character of a Deep End amplifier as heard by a
bassist standing in front of the amp, capturing the unique tonality of the amplifier/ speaker combination.
8.) Pre/Post EQ - this switch selects whether the Balanced Line Out signal is taken before or after the
EQ circuits.
9.) Balanced Line Out - this XLR jack is used to connect the amplifier to a mixer or other line level
amplifier. The output at this jack is selected by the Pre/Post EQ switch.
10.) Tuner Out - use this jack to connect to a tuner or other instrument level device. This jack is always
active and is a post-Gain, pre EQ output.
DE200 AC MAINS
USE ONLY WITH 250V FUSE
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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 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.
DE200
SPECIFICATIONS
Tube Preamp 1-12AX7
Output Power 200 Watts, RMS 4 Ohms @ 5% THD
Speaker: DE200-115 1x15 Inch Eminence®
Speaker: DE200-210 2 x 10 Inch Eminence®
Horn Type Neodymium Compression Driver with On/Off switch
Input Impedance Dual Input 0 dB: 1 Meg Ohm, -6 dB: 100K Ohm
Gain 70dB (all controls @ max)
Signal to Noise Ratio 80dB typical
Direct Output
Electronically balanced XLR
Auxilliary Input
Stereo 1/8-inch high impedance input
Amplifier Tone
Controls
Bass 19dB range @ 40Hz
Mid 18dB range @ 450Hz
Treble 22dB range @ 8kHz
Low Contour
10dB cut @ 200Hz or High Pass @ 150Hz
High Contour
10dB cut @ 2.2KHz or Low Pass @ 2.5KHz
USA/Canada 120VAC/60Hz, 360W
Europe 230VAC/50Hz, 360W
Power Requirements UK 240VAC/50Hz, 360W
Australia 240VAC/50Hz, 360W
Japan 100VAC/50-60Hz, 360W
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Dims/Weight: DE200-115 |" 9 04.5 (H) x 58.4 (W) x 356 (D), 32.2 kg
Inches/Pounds 25.375 (H) x 23.0 (W) x 14.0 (D), 71.0 Ibs.
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Inches/Pounds 25.375 (H) x 23.0 (W) x 14.0 (D), 68.0 Ibs.
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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: DE200-115, DE200-210
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards;
EN5S5013 (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 < 16A per phase).
EN61000-3-3: 1995 Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with
rated currents < 16A.
EN55103-1: 1995 Electromagnetic 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: Aa HP Date: 17 March 2009
Kustom Musical Amplification Inc.
3015 Kustom Drive
Hebron, Ky 41048-0568
Tel: 1-859-817-7100 Fax: 1-859-817-7150
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