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OWNERSMANUALFOR MINI-BRUTESERIES
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amplifier. The equipment is designed
Congratulationson your selection of a POLYTONE
our equipment is for making music,
and
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musicians
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standardsfor quality and
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today,s equipment. Each amplifier meets
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poLyToNE, your amp and its features. lf you have any questions, problems or just want
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PPrOPERUSE OF POLYTONEEQUIPIIIENT
ptace volume controls at o before turning on amP'
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Always plug cord into instrument before plugging into amp'
2your arnp
Since these amPs are solid state, we do not have a heat factor,
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operates extremelY cool.
During intermission, b" sure that the volume control is turned off either at the
4.
ampliiier or your instrument to avoid the risk of surprise feedback squeal.
pOLyTONEsieakers are capable of handling extreme power. They are specially
5.
designed, utilizing a high-temperature expoxy.. However, when using the
power
ampl-ifierfor long periods of time at any overdriven, distorted level, the
good
sense.
into the speakers iumps to 160-170 watts. use
exterior ipeaker impedance is 4 ohms. lf improper impedance is used
Minimum
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the amptifier will operate extremely hot, which could cause damage. Much better
results can be achieved by using our SIDEKICKcabinet.for extra power.
Oo no sei beverages on top of the amplifier. Sugared drinks as well as others
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can cause severe damage if spilled into the amplifier'
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tt is necessary that the propei value fuse be used. lf improper value is used, the
guarantee wili be voided. lf an amp blows fuses, the unit sfrould be taken to a
re=fef-!g-Pa39 3.
tualified service center for repairs. For fYsg=value.
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For Models: Meaa&rute. MeaaBrain. Mini-Brute ll & lV
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INPUTS
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PILOTLIGHT:Indicates when the electric supply is being fed to the amp.
POWERSWITCH: A three position srritch - ON - OFF ON. The reason for
polarity
to elaminate
two ON positions is to give you the option to reverse
your
instrurnent.
6OHzhum and to avoid electrical strock when touching
flat setting at 12 o'clock. Tum dial clockwise to
BASS POTENTIOMETER:
add up to 2odb of bass; counterclockwise to roll off up to 2odb of bass'
MIDR^NGEpotentiometer: flat setting at 12 o'clock. Turn dial clockwise to
boost or left to cut.
TREBIE POTENnOMETER:flat setting ar 12 c'clock. Turn dial clockwise
to add uP to 2Qdb of Treble; counterclockwise to cut up to 2odb of Treble
Of VOIUMC.
CONTTOI
AIIOWS
CHANNEL1 VOLUMEPOTENTIOMETER:
TONAL COLORSWITCH- BOOSr OR A)T H,GHS: center Position is normalBy flipping up to BOOST, you've got an extra lodb of highs; or flip to cuT
of the Bass,
liowni and "ut back lodb. This srritch works independently
Midrange and Treble controlsINPUTS:Hi Gain is used for most instruments; Lo Gain for instruments with
exceptionatly hot outputs such as organs' synthesizers and other keyboards'REVERBPOTENTIOMETER:controls amount of reverb HAMMOND3 spring
which can also be remotely controlled.by a dual foots:witch (optional). This
feature is not included in the SONIC BASS.
MASTERVOLLlrE PoTENT|OMETER:determines the amount of output signalFor quiet operation, set the MASTERVOLUMEal 12 o'clock. Tum up channel
volume. For full power of output signal, run MASTERVOLI'jMEwide open
and turn channel volumes down-
GAIN potentiometer with srwitch: Switch on activates CH ll and affects
volume. CH MLUME is deactivated.
12A. CONTOUR: adding coNToN.rRwill boost and cut various frequencies as
you rotate the dial.
- WARM,EDGEand DRIVE. These are specially voiced circuits
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to obtain various sounds. The SONICCIRCUITis a separate entaty and has
nothangto do with CH I VOLUME. (CH I tone controls are still active).
Experimentfor endless variety of timbres.
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REMOTESttrtTcHtNGJACK for CH I - CH ll & Reverb: to remotely control
channel switching and reverb with our optional dual foots-witch. To switch
from CH I to CH ll, the GAIN snitch/potentiometer must be clicked ON'
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FOR Models:MegaBrute.MegaBrain.Mini-Brutes ll and.lV CH ll SOXIC
and
CONTOUR- and a
lfAD C|flCUIT is controlled Uy - potentiometers GAIN
#14
3-way switch PROGRAM. For SONIC BASS skip to
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REVERB
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GAIN
VOLUME
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REVERB
PREAMPOUT JACK: solely a preamp signal for use with any high
quality amplifier or mixer or direct to recording console'
fX lOOp OUTBOARD:for use with external effects devices- The OUTPUT
feeds signal to the Effect. Volume is preset at the factory. To hookup:
connect cord from INPUT(TO INST) on device to OUTruT on preamp and
a cord from ouTPur (To AMP) of the device to INPUTon preamp' Plug
instrument into preamp. You are now able to balance the amount of effect
with the straight instrument sound.
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For Model; MlNl SONIC BASS
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CH ll SONIC BASS ClRCt tT - three pots control the Sonic Bass circuit and work
in conjunction with each other: GAIN - CONTOTR - BASS DRIVE
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GAIN Potentiorneter:to activate this circuit, s:witch on GAIN pot (this automatically deactivates CH l). This control by itself only affects volume.
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CONTOUR: when adding CONTO(R, you will boost different upper frequencies as you rotate the dial.
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BASS DRIVE:tuming up the BASS DRI\rE adds low-end frequencies to the
sound you will hear as you tum up this control. Remember, these three
controls work as partners, not individually. Once you have the setting you
like, .you can tum up the GAIN to control volume. This SONIC CIRC[JITis
a separate entity and has nothing to do with CH l. You will hear that this
SONIC BASS CIRCUITis even warrner than the regular CH I POLYTONE
sound if that is possible!. Don't forget: the MASTERVOLthrE must be
turned up for the preamp to be active.
19.
ON - OFF Switch for HORN
IOWER BEAR PANE- - All Models
EXTENSIONSPEAKERJACK: output iack for use with our POLYTONEmonitor
1.
cabinets perfectly matched for our amplifiers.
2.
HEADPHONE
JACK: cuts out main speaker.
3.
AC CORD BRACKETS: for wrap-around storage of power cord.
1POWERCORD: for your safety, we usie a three-wire line with a ground. lt
is not a good idea to rernoye the ground pin under any circumstances. lf
it is necessary to operate the amp with the old 2 prong plugs, a suitable
adapter sfrould be used. Operating amp with the proper grounding
receptacle reduces hazard of sftock.
5.
RJSE: located in the cap of the fuseholder, this sftould be replaced with
one of proper value strould it fail. In order to keep the guarantee in effect,
you must replace this fuse with the correct rating, otherwise the warranty
will be voided. Should your amplifier repeatedly blow fuses, take it to
your nearest qualified service center for repair. FLrSERATING: 2A (25oV)
sLow BLow.
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