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AC-100effect pedal
user manual
Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
24.07.2015, ID: 238031
Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety notes.................................................................................................................................................. 6
3 Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Instructions for use................................................................................................................................. 10
5 Operating elements and functions................................................................................................. 11
6 Get connected........................................................................................................................................... 16
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 18
8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 19
Table of contents
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read andfollow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make surethat it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be surethat they also receive this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve theright to make changes without notice.
This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates animmediate dangerous situation that will result in death orserious injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐sible dangerous situation that can result in material andenvironmental damage if it is not avoided.
Symbols and signal words
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety notes
Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐ating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or propertydamage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectualabilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use thisdevice only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!Danger for childrenEnsure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are notwithin reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) fromthe unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
Safety
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NOTICE!Operating conditionsThis device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, neverexpose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, andstrong vibrations.
NOTICE!External power supplyThe device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting theexternal power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches thevoltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐sibly the user.
Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when thedevice is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock orfire.
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NOTICE!Risk of fire due to incorrect polarityIncorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries.
Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
NOTICE!Possible damage by leaking batteriesLeaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
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3 Features
Your AC-100
n converts the sound of an electic guitar into the one of an acoustic guitarn offers four different sound modes: Standard, Enhanced, Piezo, Jumbon provides separate outputs for electric and acoustic guitar soundn can be switched to the desired output by foot switchn can be operated with a 9 V battery or by using a mains power adaptor
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4 Instructions for use
Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keepthe equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moistureduring transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging materialsuitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Handle the device with care.
Do not try to disassemble or repair the device yourself in the unlikely event that it does notwork.
Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean the device.
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5 Operating elements and functions
Inputs, outputs, controls, indi‐cator lights
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1 Connector for an optional 9 V mains adaptor. If a 9 V mains adaptor is used, thebattery is automatically disconnected from the circuitry.
2 The LED "CHECK" lights up, when the acoustic simulator is active. If the LED is not litor just glowing low during operation, you have to replace the battery.
3 Use the MODE control to adjust the sound:
Position 1: Standard
Position 2: Enhanced
Position 3: Piezo
Position 4: Jumbo
4 The "BODY" control is used to setup the body resonance, adjusting how smoothand full it sounds.
5 Input socket for standard guitar cable with 1/4" jack.
6 Knurled-head screw to open the battery compartment. See details @ Ä ‘Changingthe battery’ on page 14.
7 The foot switch toggles the effect on / off.
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8 Output socket: connect the output with a standard instrument cable to anothereffects pedal or an amp.
9 Output socket for electric guitar sound: connect the output with a standard instru‐ment cable to another effects pedal or an amp.
10 Use "TOP" control to adjust the treble, to control the harmonic content, and theresponse speed.
11 You can adjust the effects intensity with the "LEVEL" control.
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6 Knurled-head screw to open the battery compartment
7 Foot switch
12 Spring suspension
Changing the battery
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13 Coil spring
14 Battery cable
15 Battery clip for 9 V battery
16 9 V battery
17 Feed hole
18 Battery compartment
Before installing or replacing the battery, turn off the unit.
1. Loosen the knurled-head screw (7) on the pedal to open it.
2. Take the 9 V battery out of the battery compartment (18) and pull off the battery clip(15) from the empty battery.
3. Put the battery clip (15) on the new battery (respecting the pole marking) and put it intothe battery compartment (18). Make sure that the battery cable (14) is not trapped in thecoil spring (13) or the pedal cover.
4. Press the coil spring (13) in the spring suspension (7) and close the pedal switch.
5. Guide the knurled-head screw through the feed hole and tighten the screw securely.
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6 Get connected
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Please note the following:
1. When you connect an instrument to the input socket, the acoustic simulator is automati‐cally switched on. Therefore please disconnect the input cable from the socket, whenthe unit is not going to be used. This will save your battery's power.
2. Set the amp volume to minimum before you plug an instrument cable in or out.
3. When using a guitar with high output level, the sound may get distorted. If so, reducethe volume of the guitar.
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7 Technical specifications
Input impedance 1 MΩ
Output impedance 1 kΩ
Recommended load impedance 1 kΩ or higher
Signal-to-noise ratio 80 dBu (IHF-A, typical)
Input, output, output for electric guitar 1/4" phone jacks
Power supply 9 V battery (6F22) / 9 V mains adaptor (optional)
Operating elements Foot switch, controls for "LEVEL", "TOP", "BODY", and "MODE"
Indicator lights LED "CHECK", also indicates the battery condition
Current draw 21 mA
Dimensions (W × D × H) 72 mm × 128 mm × 60 mm
Weight 415 g (without battery)
Option 9 V mains adaptor
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8 Protecting the environment
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have beenchosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure thatthey are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect theenvironment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites.
Disposal of the packaging mate‐rial
Disposal of batteries
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This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive(WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste.
Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local wastefacility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in yourcountry. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
Disposal of your old device
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Notes
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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de
