Eden Navigator WP-100 Operation Manual
Below you will find brief information for Bass Guitar Pre-amplifier World Tour WP100 Navigator. The Eden World Tour WP100 Navigator is a sophisticated bass guitar preamplifier designed for years of trouble-free service. It boasts numerous patching options to connect with virtually all outboard gear and incorporates a Tube Character circuit that allows you to control the amount of tube warmth in your sound. It also features a studio-quality compressor with adjustable Ratio and Threshold, and a Turbo Boost for instant volume change.
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THE LEADER IN BASS AMPLIFICATION.
World Tour
Bass Guitar Pre-amplifier
Covering Model
WP100 Navigator
Never Compromise™
©02-01-2006 by U.S. Music Corp.
World Tour
Bass Guitar Pre-amplifier
Covering Model
WP100 Navigator
Never Compromise™
©02-01-2006 by U.S. Music Corp.
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Bass Guitar Pre-amplifier
WP100 Navigator
OPERATION MANUAL
Publishing Date 02-01-2006
FOREWORD
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Eden World Tour Integrated
Amplifier System. All of us at Eden are totally committed to providing you
with the very best bass guitar systems in their class. Our goals are to offer
you the outstanding performance quality of a top-notch, professional bass
amplification system at a reasonable price point, and to make World Tour
amplifiers the most musical and reliable Bass amplifiers available.
This manual will cover domestic and international versions of the WP100
Navigator pre-amplifier.
The Navigator is one of the most sophisticated pre-amplifiers on the market
today. This compact, rack mountable package houses modular circuits made
with superior components and designed for years of trouble-free service. It
boasts numerous patching options to connect with virtually all outboard. In
addition, we’ve incorporated a Tube Character circuit that allows the user to
control the amount of tube warmth in their sound, and more complete
compressor controls to help dial in the exact amount of compression you
need. To be blunt, if you can’t do it with a Navigator, you probably
shouldn’t be doing it any way.
The Eden World Tour products group is the result of our quest for ultimate
bass tone and maximum reliability. Your amplifier was designed, engineered
and manufactured equivalent to aircraft vibration standards and housed in a
one-piece aluminum case with steel top to ensure maximum reliability. The
modular design allows quick repair in the field should such a need arise.
The Eden line of World Tour amplifiers is the result of our research and
development in combining high performance and compact size. Just as a
skilled craftsman needs good quality tools that won't let him down on the
job, so does a good musician. We hope you enjoy the tool we’ve created for
you. Have fun; play low!
Bass Guitar Pre-amplifier
WP100 Navigator
OPERATION MANUAL
Publishing Date 02-01-2006
FOREWORD
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Eden World Tour Integrated
Amplifier System. All of us at Eden are totally committed to providing you
with the very best bass guitar systems in their class. Our goals are to offer
you the outstanding performance quality of a top-notch, professional bass
amplification system at a reasonable price point, and to make World Tour
amplifiers the most musical and reliable Bass amplifiers available.
This manual will cover domestic and international versions of the WP100
Navigator pre-amplifier.
The Navigator is one of the most sophisticated pre-amplifiers on the market
today. This compact, rack mountable package houses modular circuits made
with superior components and designed for years of trouble-free service. It
boasts numerous patching options to connect with virtually all outboard. In
addition, we’ve incorporated a Tube Character circuit that allows the user to
control the amount of tube warmth in their sound, and more complete
compressor controls to help dial in the exact amount of compression you
need. To be blunt, if you can’t do it with a Navigator, you probably
shouldn’t be doing it any way.
The Eden World Tour products group is the result of our quest for ultimate
bass tone and maximum reliability. Your amplifier was designed, engineered
and manufactured equivalent to aircraft vibration standards and housed in a
one-piece aluminum case with steel top to ensure maximum reliability. The
modular design allows quick repair in the field should such a need arise.
The Eden line of World Tour amplifiers is the result of our research and
development in combining high performance and compact size. Just as a
skilled craftsman needs good quality tools that won't let him down on the
job, so does a good musician. We hope you enjoy the tool we’ve created for
you. Have fun; play low!
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Please read this manual in its entirety before operating your new amplifier.
Failure to do so could result in misuse or damage. We’ve taken the time to
write it, which was a lot longer than the time it will take for you to read it.
Help us help you by taking a few moments to learn how to properly use your
new amp. You’ll be glad you did!
CAUTION!
Your ears are your most important piece of
equipment. Unfortunately, they cannot be replaced
as easily as your other gear. Please take the
following warning seriously.
This product, when used in combination with
loudspeakers and/or additional amplification may
be capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate at
high volume levels or at a level that is
uncomfortable. If you experience any discomfort or
ringing in the ears or suspect hearing loss, you
should consult an audiologist.
Thank you for your purchase of an Eden bass
guitar product. This unit has been designed and
constructed to give you years of trouble-free service.
Please take the time to review this manual
and to send in your warranty registration card.
Please read this manual in its entirety before operating your new amplifier.
Failure to do so could result in misuse or damage. We’ve taken the time to
write it, which was a lot longer than the time it will take for you to read it.
Help us help you by taking a few moments to learn how to properly use your
new amp. You’ll be glad you did!
CAUTION!
Your ears are your most important piece of
equipment. Unfortunately, they cannot be replaced
as easily as your other gear. Please take the
following warning seriously.
This product, when used in combination with
loudspeakers and/or additional amplification may
be capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate at
high volume levels or at a level that is
uncomfortable. If you experience any discomfort or
ringing in the ears or suspect hearing loss, you
should consult an audiologist.
Thank you for your purchase of an Eden bass
guitar product. This unit has been designed and
constructed to give you years of trouble-free service.
Please take the time to review this manual
and to send in your warranty registration card.
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FRONT PANEL FEATURES
Input Jack – Designed to accept a standard 1/4-inch mono phone plug. For
best results use a high quality shielded cable to connect your instrument to
the amplifier. The input is buffered and will handle standard passive, high
level active, and piezo input signals.
Mute switch – Mutes all the outputs except the Tuner Out, allowing for
silent tuning. Lead singers and guitarists love this feature! The indicator to
the left of the switch lights up when Mute is ON. This switch is duplicated
on the footswitch.
Compressor Bypass switch – Disengages the compressor circuit. The
indicator to the right of the switch lights up when the compressor is
disengaged. This switch is duplicated on the footswitch.
Gain Control – Regulates the first gain stage of the preamplifier and
controls the amount of signal available to the system.
Set Level Indicator – This light helps the user set the appropriate amount of
gain. When set properly, the indicator should light on your loudest/lowest
notes. We’ll go over this in more detail later in the manual.
Compressor Ratio and Threshold Controls –The Navigator's internal,
studio-quality compressor uses a dbx-style, state of the art compressor chip
with a fully adjustable Ratio and Threshold. Ratio sets the amount of
compression, while Threshold determines when compression will take place.
Tube Character Control – Controls the amount of tube “grit” in your
sound. This unique feature allows you to set up the exact amount of edge, or
tube-style distortion, you need for your sound. The effect produces a subtle,
soft asymmetric (single-sided) distortion. It operates like a vacuum tube in a
light overload condition, producing a warm character. The overall effect is
much more pronounced at higher input levels. With the control set at the far
left position (sine wave), there is no effect on the signal. As you turn the
control toward the right side (square wave), the effect becomes more
noticeable.
Enhance Control – Called the “Magic Knob” by some, this complex
control simultaneously boosts the very low bass, upper middle, and high
frequencies while putting a dip in the lower middle frequencies.
It is flat when set to its minimum level (fully counterclockwise).
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
Input Jack – Designed to accept a standard 1/4-inch mono phone plug. For
best results use a high quality shielded cable to connect your instrument to
the amplifier. The input is buffered and will handle standard passive, high
level active, and piezo input signals.
Mute switch – Mutes all the outputs except the Tuner Out, allowing for
silent tuning. Lead singers and guitarists love this feature! The indicator to
the left of the switch lights up when Mute is ON. This switch is duplicated
on the footswitch.
Compressor Bypass switch – Disengages the compressor circuit. The
indicator to the right of the switch lights up when the compressor is
disengaged. This switch is duplicated on the footswitch.
Gain Control – Regulates the first gain stage of the preamplifier and
controls the amount of signal available to the system.
Set Level Indicator – This light helps the user set the appropriate amount of
gain. When set properly, the indicator should light on your loudest/lowest
notes. We’ll go over this in more detail later in the manual.
Compressor Ratio and Threshold Controls –The Navigator's internal,
studio-quality compressor uses a dbx-style, state of the art compressor chip
with a fully adjustable Ratio and Threshold. Ratio sets the amount of
compression, while Threshold determines when compression will take place.
Tube Character Control – Controls the amount of tube “grit” in your
sound. This unique feature allows you to set up the exact amount of edge, or
tube-style distortion, you need for your sound. The effect produces a subtle,
soft asymmetric (single-sided) distortion. It operates like a vacuum tube in a
light overload condition, producing a warm character. The overall effect is
much more pronounced at higher input levels. With the control set at the far
left position (sine wave), there is no effect on the signal. As you turn the
control toward the right side (square wave), the effect becomes more
noticeable.
Enhance Control – Called the “Magic Knob” by some, this complex
control simultaneously boosts the very low bass, upper middle, and high
frequencies while putting a dip in the lower middle frequencies.
It is flat when set to its minimum level (fully counterclockwise).
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Key features
- Compact, rack mountable
- Tube Character circuit
- Studio-quality compressor
- Enhance control
- Turbo Boost switch
- Mute switch
- Numerous patching options
- Stereo & Bi-amp operation
- D.I. outputs
Frequently asked questions
The Enhance control, often referred to as the 'Magic Knob', simultaneously boosts very low bass, upper middle, and high frequencies while dipping the lower middle frequencies. It's like a custom tone shaping tool.
The Navigator's compressor utilizes a dbx-style chip with adjustable Ratio and Threshold controls. The Ratio sets the compression amount, while the Threshold determines when compression kicks in. The compressor light blinks when compression is active.
The Navigator's D.I. output can be configured using the front panel switches to send a signal from three points in the signal chain: pre-compressor/pre-EQ, post-compressor/pre-EQ, and post-compressor/post-EQ.