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1. l int rieur de 5 l appareil t expos la pluie ou 33125 l humidit s il ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s il est tomb 16 ATTENTION Pour r duire le risque d incendie ou de choc electrique ne pas exposer l appareil la pluie ou l humidit 17 La prise Mains au coupler est utilis pour la source d alimentation lectrique Il est conseill de garder cette prise facilement accessible uoljewsojuy Front Control Panel BRIGHT 8 STANDBY VOLUME es D Ro BLE s de POWER BoosT EFFECTS 1 NORMAL This 1 4 inch input provides full tonal response and 4 LEADI These six controls plus the Cross and its four switches pro offers the same amount of gain as the Tight input vide complete control over the tone gain and attack characteristics as well as the overall loudness of the Lead l channel PRESENCE TREBLE MIDDLE BASS QO QO C3 2 TIGHT This 1 4 inch input tightens the attack response of the entire amplifier to provide the chunkiest tone possible It of 5 RHVTHM These six controls and two switches control the tone fers the same amount of gain as the Normal input gain and attack characteristics as well as the overall loudness of the Rhythm Channel 3 CHANNEL SELECTOR SWITCH This switch allows the user to manually select the Rhythm Lead or Lead Il channels the 6 LEAD II These six
2. be adjusted as high as possible to minimize the amount of noise caused by the inserted effect but not so high as to distort the effect used Since the Effects Loop is a series connected loop this control will adjust the overall volume any time the Effects Loop is active The Send jack can also be used to send a signal to a tuner or an auxiliary amplifier when footswitched For ex ample to A B between this amp and a second amp or tuner simply insert a shorted 1 4 plug into the Return jack Then the Send can switch over to another amp while disengaging this amp s output 19 0 dBV 1v Rack Effects Optimal ES LD 8 SEND JACK This 1 4 inch jack delivers tube driven preamp signal to external effects devices It can also be used to send the signal to another amplifier to run multiple amps 6 a Connecting a 1 4 inch plug does NOT break the flow of the amplifier signal SEND RETURN SEND LEVEL RETURN LEVEL 9 RETURN JACK When the effects loop is active this 1 4 inch jack breaks the flow of ampli To LR fier signal to allow an external effects device to return to the amp The Return jack can MA 4 A n also be used for a power amp input when using an external preamp This all tube effects Me loop is known a series loop since it breaks the path of the amplifier and inserts the effect in series 10 dBV 0 3v Pedal Effects Optimal EFFECTS Loop 10 RETURN LEVEL This control
3. decreased the Bass automatically increases and the Middle slides up in frequency This interaction is typical of vintage style passive EQ and is responsible for the increased efficiency of such a simple sys tem VOLUME 3 MIDDLE This passive adjusts the midrange equalization of the amplifier It interacts with the Bass and Treble as described in the Treble EQ section For a heavier more distorted sound set the Mid die lower For more of a vintage stvle cleaner sound set the Middle higher GAIN DRIVE Cll Cll BRIGHT 4 RHYTHM INDICATOR The word RHYTHM lights up when this chan nel is active 5 BASS This passive adjusts the low frequency equalization of the amplifier It interacts with the Middle and Treble as described in the Treble EQ section For a tighter low end use the Bass EQ set in its lower range This is particularly helpful when using the amp at very loud settings 6 VOLUME The Volume control sets the overall level of the Rhythm channel and can be used to balance the volume between it and the Lead channels The inclusion of individual Volume controls for each channel means that the Rhythm channel of the Double Cross can be used for moderatelv distorted sounds rather than strictly being a clean channel 7 DRIVE When more gain is desired activate this switch by pressing it downward This will maximize the amount of crunch and overdrive in this channel but it
4. permissible noise level exposures DURATION PER DAY HOURS 8 6 4 3 2 1 SOUND LEVEL dB 90 93 95 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 CAUTION 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
5. PLACED ON THE APPARATUS ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETV INSTRUCTIONS Read all safetv 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 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 IMPORTANT
6. SAFETV INSTRUCTIONS 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 other openings Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in anv 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 L UOIJEWJOJUj Ajyayes UOIJEWJOJUJ Ajyayes FRENCH 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 l acuite auditive lors d une exposition suffisamment longue au brui
7. amp s footswitch appropriately and press and hold the Save button to set the amp s MIDI channel to that number 1 through 16 14 POWER CORD RECEPTACLE FUSE HOLDER Insert the AC cord provid ed firmly into the AC connector Replace the AC power cord if protective jacket is damaged or ground pin is damaged or removed The fuse is locat ed in a housing just below the receptacle To remove the fuse remove AC cord and pull out on the tab above the fuse symbol located on the fuse carriage Place the new fuse in the carriage clip and re insert Replace only with the same type and size NOTE To prevent an electrical hazard DO NOT replace fuse without using the fuse carriage Replace the fuse carriage if lost or damaged before re inserting the AC power cord Effects Loop Syncing This hidden feature allows the user to synchronize the Effects Loop with any or all channels and or the Boost function so that it will always be activated when a particular channel or the Boost is selected The Effects Loop can always be turned off even when synced with a channel simply by pressing the switch 1 To enable this feature you first must enter into Effects Loop Sync Program Mode by turning on the amp while first pressing and holding down the Save button on the back of the amp 2 When the amp comes on the Effects Loop LEDs on the amp and footswitch will begin blinking indicating that you are in Ef fects Loop Syne Program Mode 3 Press the channe
8. an extra 12AX7 stage that provides a chunky CHE vintage style gain like a classic amp when fully cranked 4 Thick Stage Adds an addition al 12AX7 stage that generates rich aggressive tonal qualities with complex harmonics Each stage mav be activated bv sliding its switch towards the center of the Cross For more information see the Cross section of this manual LE Tight Aggression 7 VOLUME The Volume con trol sets the overall level of the Lead channel and can be used to balance the volume between it and the other chan nels EF Ba as Fluid Legato 8 GAIN The Gain control ad justs the gain at the input of the amplifier and is used in conjunction with the Volume control to adjust the amount of distortion and volume for this channel For cleaner sounds the Gain control should be set in its lower range and the Volume set higher To increase distortion set the Gain higher and the Volume lower BRIGHT Unleashed Monster it lastering The Try the following sequence to gain a Bright basic understanding of the Cross functions Keep in mind that all switches may be added or omitted in any combination there is no right way to set them Experi ment to find the sounds that work for your specific application Press switch down toward center of Cross Listen to the enhanced Highs and tighter Bass response 39V1S HDIHL Keep in mind that your EQ Bright Gain controls
9. can also be used for a fatter clean sound when the gain is set lower 8 BRIGHT Activating this switch will increase the high frequencies of the signal while also reduc ing low frequencies for a chunkier tighter attack 9 GAIN The Gain control adjusts the gain at the input of the am plifier and is used in conjunction with the Volume control to adjust the amount of distortion and vol ume for this channel For cleaner sounds the Gain control should be set in its lower range and the Vol ume set higher For some break up the Gain and Volume controls should be set in their middle ranges For more overdrive set the Gain higher and the Volume lower American Clean Classic Chime Black Angus RHYTHM Rhythm Channel Settings VOLUM NN e RHYTHM DRIVE BRIGHT DRIVE BRIGHT Lead I Channel 12 PRESENCE TREBLE MIDDLE BASS Strap vourself down because where things get intense The Lead channel of the Double Cross offers a breathtaking arrav of crushing modern tones that can be sculpted with stunning precision The kev to unlocking its secrets lies in its Cross a deceptivelv simple but ultimatelv sophisticated tool that blends additional 12AX7 tube stages letting plavers actuallv modifv the Gain EQ and attack pa rameters of their amplifier Master the Cross and vou will master a firestorm of tonal power For more information see the Cross sec ti
10. controls plus the Cross and its four switches Footswitch is plugged in this front panel switch overrides the provide complete control over the tone gain and attack characteris Footswitch Boost and Effects remain controllable bv Footswitch tics as well as the overall loudness of the Lead II channel When using the footswitch set Channel Selector to Footswitch position 7 EFFECTS INDICATOR When lit this indicates that the Effects Loop 8 is active GAIN PRESENCE TREBLE MIDDLE BASS F556 LEAD 1 VOLUME GAIN MIDDLE BASS BRIGHT VOLUME GAIN CES CHANNEL a TIGHT LEAD II LEAD I RHYTHM FooTSWITCH 8 BOOST INDICATOR When lit this indicates that the Boost func tion is active 9 BOOST CONTROL This adjusts the amount of footswitchable boost and is particularly useful for solos It provides up to 10dB of Master Volume boost regardless of which channel is active The boost is active if the footswitch is unplugged The Boost oc curs after the effects loop so no adjustment of your effects will be neccessarv 10 MASTER This is a global master volume control which sets the overall loudness of the entire amplifier The Master is also after the effects loop 11 JEWELED PILOT LIGHT Indicates that the amplifier s power switch is in the On position 12 STANDBY This allows the amplifier to be powered u
11. Bass Middle Treble FN Evervthing gets heavier with a good dose of Presence will plav a powerful Gain Slide GAIN switch toward the center of the Cross to add distortion and more compression similar to a traditional gain boost role in determining vour overall tone so be sure to adjust them accordingly For the tightest response possible don t forget about the TIGHT input Bright Tight it maximizes the chunkiness of Turn off GAIN and slide TIGHT switch toward center of vour guitar tone A a Cross to activate This activates an additional tube l stage providing maximum amount of chunk and cut on J9VLS HDIHL A the attack without compression which is especiallv good for palm muting and fast articulate plaving Cross 4 Bright Thick Turn off TIGHT and slide THICK switch toward center of Cross This activates an additional tube stage adding a deep rich quality to the tone without sacrificing definition This is great for power chords 5 Bright CVAD TIGHT STAGE BRIGHT Thick Tight Add TIGHT back into the mix This setting provides richness for Rhythm playing but keeps a chunky punchy tone to cut TU through the mix Notice how well ux A a the amp responds to the FW GAIN dynamics of your playing Bright Gain Tight Thick QVO Add GAIN back into your mix This gt setting blends the maximum amount of
12. 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 A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE rr FRENCH IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE 1 Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et pr cautions d emploi avant d utiliser ce produit 2 Toutes les recommandations et pr cautions d emploi doivent tre conserv es afin de pouvoir s y reporter si n cessaire 3 Lire et comprendre tous les avertissements num r s dans les pr cautions d emploi 4 Suivre toutes les pr cautions d emploi pour utiliser ce produit 5 Ce produit ne doit pas tre utilis pr s d eau comme par exemple baignoires viers piscine sous sol humides Etc 6 Utiliser exclusivement un chiffon sec pour nettoyer ce produit 7 Ne bloqu r aucune ouverture de ventilation Ne pas placer le produit tout contre un mur ou dans une enceinte fern e cela g nerait le flux d air n cessaire au refroidissement 8 Ne pas placer le produit pr s de toute source de chaeur telle que radiateurs arriv es d air chaud fourneaux ou autres appareils g n rant de la chaleur incluant les amplificateurs producteurs de chaleur 9 Ne pas n gliger la s curit que procure un branchement polaris ou avec raccordement la terre Un branchement polaris comprend deux fiches dont l une est plus large que l autre Un branchement la terre co
13. DOUBLE Ress OWNER S MANUAL WORLD CLASS ALL TUBE THREE CHANNEL GUITAR HEAD DOUBLE One s Table of Contents Safety Information sen 2 Front Control 6 Fit Kustom Amplification Rhythm Channel Controls 8 3015 Kustom Drive Lead Channel 10 Hebron KY U S A 41048 Lead Channel I 12 Mastering the Cross nn 14 Rear Control 16 www kustom com Amp Specifications 20 1 888 4KUSTOM Signal Flow Diagram 21 1 888 458 7866 Kustom Amplification All specifications are subject to change without prior notice 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 de vice 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 radi ate 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 i
14. Input Gain 5 All measurements taken with 1 KHz T Maximum MIET Input 10 input signal Tone controls flat Gain 10B yt ea extra acuvalg g Gain increase at 1 kHz when Bright is activated Halfwav and Volume Maximum Boost 90 Lead Channels Maximum gain Normal Input Gain 10 10 Effects OFF overall Master A 75 dB Lead Il Channels Nominal gain Normal Input Gain 5 10 All Bright Drive amp cross switches FIA Broadband gain increase with only Lead Gain switch activated Gain increase with either Tight or Thick stage activated ohms unless noted 10 dB Gain increase with all switches engaged Nominal Signal to Noise 64 dB Rhythm Channel with Volume half and Master Maximum Boost on 10 15 VRMS 16 JLevels w Boost Send amp Master 10 to reach full power output 45 VRMS 6 dBV Levels w Boost amp Master 10 but with Send 0 to reach full power ffects Send Tube driven Nominal load gt 10k ohms ffects Return Tube driven gt 100K ohm input impedance aster Volume Boost _ Adjustable from 0 to 10 dB boost AFTER the Effects Loop po After power amp w speaker emulation of 412 Straight amp Slant cabs Direct Output Output level Adjustable from 0 to 6 dBV nominal 3 dBV Footswitch upplied Footswitch selects Rhythm Lead l or Lead Il Channel Boost and Effects Loop On Off Uses a standard stereo
15. adjusts the gain after the Effects Return jack to adjust for an Effects Loop level nominally ranging from OdBV 1VRMS to 10dBV 0 3VRMS This control should be set to the lowest level that provides unitv when using vour effects when com RETURN pared to the level if the Effects Loop is disabled via the footswitch However using the Send E and Return Levels vou can easilv get up to 10dB boost when using effects This be verv helpful when using effects like delav or tremolo where the level appears to be lower due to the nature of the effect Because the Effects Loop is a series connected loop this control will adjust the overall volume anv time the Effects Loop is active Po Ww FOOTSWITCH SAVE MIDI IN 11 FOOTSWITCH Before powering up the amplifier connect the provided 5 button footswitch here using 1 4 TRS stereo cable The Channel Selector knob on the front panel should be set to Footswitch when the Footswitch is being used If it is not the footswitch will blink when channel se lecting but the channels won t change The footswitch selects between Rhythm Lead and Lead II channels enables the power amp Boost enables the Effects Loop To select the appropriate channel simply press the switch you want to activate After doing so the footswitch remembers the last channel so you can toggle back by hitting this same switch again This allows the user to jump to and from a channel quickly without
16. eble frequencies and can be used to accentuate percussive tones such as your picking attack Alternately by lowering this control it can help soften biting tones when desired 2 TREBLE This passive adjusts the high frequency equalization of the amplifier but also interacts with the Bass and Middle controls as follows As the Treble is increased the Bass automatically decreases and the Middle slides down in frequency Conversely if the Treble is decreased the Bass automatically increases and the Middle slides up in frequency TIGHT LEAD II BRIGHT STAGE 3 MIDDLE This passive EQ adjusts the midrange equalization of the amplifier It interacts with the Bass and Treble as described in the Treble EQ section For a heavier more distorted sound set the Mid dle lower For more of a vintage style cleaner sound set the Middle higher 4 BASS This passive EQ adjusts the low frequency equalization of the amplifier It interacts with the Middle and Treble as described in the Treble EQ section For a tighter low end use the Bass EQ set in its lower range This is particularly helpful when using the amp at very loud settings 5 LEAD II INDICATOR The word LEAD II lights up when the Lead II channel is active 6 THE CROSS The Cross offers these functions 1 Bright This en hances high end response and tightens the low end 2 Gain This boosts preamp gain 3 Tight ET Il Channel Settings Stage Adds
17. having to look down at the footswitch Any changes on the footswitch will be mirrored on the front panel of the amplifier LEAD II LEADI RHYTHM EFFECTS DOUBLE CROSS KUSTOM AMPLIFICATION 12 MIDI IN This jack is used to receive MIDI data from other MIDI enabled products such as MIDI Preset Footswitches or Effects Processors MIDI is a great way to allow different products to communicate together Many guitarists have found that the ability to hit one switch and have multiple devices instantly respond can help create a more seamless on stage perfor mance While using this MIDI In system you can still use the amp s regular footswitch to channel select boost or bypass the effects loop 13 SAVE This switch is used to program the MIDI preset as follows First send the desired MIDI preset to the Double Cross Then footswitch the Double Cross to whichever channel you want and set the Boost and Effects appropriately Lastly press and hold the Save button until the LEDs on the amp and footswitch begin blinking in about 2 3 seconds When they stop blinking the preset is stored From now on the amp will footswitch to this setting whenever that MIDI preset number is received MIDI Channel Note that the amp responds to MIDI channel 1 by de fault To change the MIDI channel that is globally recognized simply send a preset change to the Double Cross on whichever MIDI channel you want to use set the
18. l s and or Boost buttons one at a time that you want effects with 4 Note that the channels you select will begin blinking along with the Effects Loop LED When you select a channel that has the effects loop Sync d to it the Effects Loop LED will blink 5 When finished selecting your channel s and or boost status press and hold the Save button on the amp after a few seconds it will blink faster indicating that it s storing your choices Effects syncing can be changed at any later time by going into Effects Loop Sync Program Mode and turning off the channels that you DON T want effects synced with If you turn all three channels AND the Boost off then the Effects Loop will no longer track or be synced When operating in Effects Sync Mode Effects will blink Solid illumination indicates manual override Manually selected ef fects will remain on until deselected Note MIDI programming is separately handled so it isn t affected by programming the Effects Loop Sync Effects Loop Sync only works with the amp s normal footswitch Specifications ouble Cross All Tube 3 channel guitar amp head ower Amp Tubes 6 6L6GC or EL34 power tubes using AUTOKRUISE TM biasing scheme reamp Tubes 12AX7 preamp tubes 8 1 12AT7 buffer tube for power amp Output Power 00 W RMS 6 8 or 4 Ohms B 5 THD using 61 65 110W w EL34s Input Impedance M ohms Normal or Tight Inputs System Gain 50 dB Rhythm Channel Nominal gain Normal
19. mprend deux fiches plus une troisi me reli e la terre Si la fiche secteur fournie ne s insert pas dans votre prise de courant consulter un lectricien afin de remplacer votre prise obsol te 10 Prot ger le cordon d alimentation de tout crasement ou pincement particuli rement au niveau des fiches des r ceptacles utilis s et l endroit de sortie de l appareil Ne pas casser la fiche de terre du cordon d alimentation IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE 11 Utiliser uniquement les accessoires sp cifi s par le constructeur 12 Utiliser uniquement avec le chariot de transport le support le tr pied la console ou la table sp cifi s par le constructeur ou vendus avec l appareil Lors de l utilisation d un chariot bouger avec pr caution l ensemble chariotlappareil afin d viter les dommages d un renversement 13 D brancher cet appareil lors d orages ou s il n est pas utilis pendant une longue p riode 14 Des pr cautions doivent tre prises afin qu aucun objet ne tombe et qu aucun liquide ne se r pande l int rieur de l appareil par les orifics de ventilation ou n importe quelle autre ouverture 15 Pour toutes interventions techniques s adresser un technicien qualifi L intervention technique est n cessaire lorsque l appareil a t endommag de n importe quelle fa on comme par exemple si le cordon secteur ou sa fiche sont d t rior s si du liquide a coul ou si des objets sont tomb s
20. n 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help uslom Congratulations You are now the owner of a world class all tube 3 channel guitar head The Double Cross represents countless hours of development in pursuit of tone and performance intended to elevate the art of high gain amplification to the next level Learn its controls and capabilities and be sure to experiment as that s the best way to understand the amplifier and develop your own signa ture sounds All of us at Kustom say Thank You for your purchase Welcome to the Kustom family UOIJEWJOJUJ ENGLISH Danger Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss Individuals varv considerabiv 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
21. n extra 12AX7 stage that provides a chunkv vintage stvle gain like a classic amp when fully cranked 4 Thick Stage Adds an additional 12AX7 stage that generates rich aggressive tonal qualities with complex har monics Each switch may be ac tivated by sliding it towards the center of the Cross For more in formation see the Cross section of this manual 7 VOLUME The Volume control sets the overall level of the Lead channel and can be used to bal ance the volume between it and the other channels 8 GAIN The Gain control adjusts the gain at the input of the am plifier and is used in conjunction with the Volume control to adjust the amount of distortion and vol ume for this channel For cleaner sounds the Gain control should be set in its lower range and the Vol ume set higher To increase distor tion set the Gain higher and the Volume lower Cranked Vintage Thick Modern Heavy Dynamic Lead I Channel Settings Lead Channel 14 TREBLE MIDDLE BASS 0000 The Lead Il channel is voiced differently from the Lead channel pro viding a classic high gain cranked amp tone and a powerful contrast to the Lead channel Although both Lead channels provide a dupli cate set of controls you ll notice they each have their own personality and tonal characteristics Experiment with both to nail the sounds in your head 1 PRESENCE This controls the upper tr
22. nd loop hum when using the Direct Out A ground loop can ex ist when the Double Cross and the mixer it is plugged into are connected to grounded outlets that are in physically different locations and or on different circuits and should only be used if there is an audible hum Pressing the ground lift does not dis connect the ground connection from the amp s chassis 4 DIRECT OUT The XLR Direct Out is designed to connect the Double Cross to a recording or live mixer The output is speaker emulated to generate the tone of a Celestion Vintage 30 loaded Straight front or Slant front 4x12 speaker cabinet Either tonal ity may be activated using the DI Cabinet Select switch Make sure that a speaker is connected to the amp even when using the Direct Out DIRECT VOLUME Q RETURN D UB KUSTOM AMPLIFICATION HEBRON USA SN CAUTION CAUTION 14 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION SEND SEND LEVEL 17 CONNECT PRIOR TO 4 RETURN LEVEL TURNING AMP ON FOOTSWITCH SAVE MIDI IN 5 DI CABINET SELECT When pressed IN this switch provides a signal to the Direct Out that emulates the tonalitv of a Celestion Vintage 30 loaded Straight front 4x12 speaker cabinet When the switch is OUT it emulates the same speakers in a Slant front 412 cabinet Kustom went to great lengths to make sure that this signal sounded like the act
23. on of this manual 1 PRESENCE This controls the upper treble frequencies and can be used to accentuate percussive tones such as your picking attack Alternatelv bv lowering this control it can help soften biting tones when desired 2 TREBLE This passive EQ adjusts the high frequencv equalization of the amplifier but also interacts with the Bass and Middle controls as follows As the Treble is increased the Bass automatically decreases BRIGHT GAIN and the Middle slides down in frequency Conversely if the Treble is decreased the Bass automatically increases and the Middle slides up in frequency 3 MIDDLE This passive EQ adjusts the midrange equalization of the amplifier It interacts with the Bass and Treble as described in the Treble EQ section For a heavier more distorted sound set the Mid dle lower For more of a vintage style cleaner sound set the Middle higher 4 BASS This passive EQ adjusts the low frequency equalization of the amplifier It interacts with the Middle and Treble as described in the Treble EQ section For a tighter low end use the Bass EQ set in its lower range This is particularly helpful when using the amp at very loud settings 5 LEAD I INDICATOR The word LEAD lights up when the Lead channel is active 6 THE CROSS The Cross offers these functions 1 Bright This enhances high end response and tightens the low end 2 Gain This boosts preamp gain 3 Tight Stage Adds a
24. p but with the tubes in a non operational mode The Standby can be used in stead of the power switch between performance sets since it allows the amp to shut down while keeping the tubes warm and ready to go It s also best to power the amp up with this switch set to the left off position until the tubes have had a few minutes to warm up although modern tubes are more tolerant of this 13 POWER Provides AC power to the amplifier when in the On position switched to the right 10 3 299 BASS 0000 PRESENCE TREBLE MIDDLE RHYTHM The Rhythm channel of the Double Cross is far more flexible than you might expect It is NOT simply a clean channel It takes you from sparkling Country tones to classic crunch in the blink of an eye In particular experiment with settings of the Gain and Volume controls in tandem with the Drive and Bright switches Try the sample settings to hear the wide range of the Rhythm channel 1 PRESENCE This controls the upper treble frequencies and can be used to accentuate percussive tones such as your picking attack Alternately by lowering this control it can help soften biting tones when desired 2 TREBLE This passive adjusts the high frequency equalization of the amplifier but also interacts with the Bass and Middle controls as follows As the Treble is increased the Bass automatically decreases and the Middle slides down in frequency Conversely if the Treble is
25. shielded cable and should be plugged in before turning on amp SA Canada 120VAC 60Hz 450W nominal eT ee i 304 mm Height x 686 mm Width x 276 mm Depth 21 3kg 12 Height x 27 Width x 10 875 Depth 47 Ibs Tubes Effects Loop 22 NORMAL EFFECTS SEND EFFECTS RETURN SEND LEVEL RETURN LEVEL RHVTHM BASS MID TREBLE PRESENCE VOLUME RHYTHM 12AX7 GAIN STAGES 12AX7 12AX7 LEAD GAIN BASS TREBLE PRESENCE VOLUME NEL LEAD CHANNEL GAIN PER CHANNEL LEAD II GAIN BASS TREBLE PRESENCE VOLUME THICK STAGE BRIGHT LEAD II THICK PER LEAD CHANNEL 12 7 TIGHT STAGE 12AX7 BUFFER TIGHT PER LEAD CHANNEL EFFECTS TRUE 4 4 BYPASS POWER AMP FOOTSWITCH 12AX7 PHASE 12AT7 IMPEDANCE 12AX7 MASTER INVERTER BUFFER SELECTOR BAs O 6L6 OUTPUT PFEAKERS TRANSFORMER MIDI IN SPEAKER EMULATED XLR FOOTSWITCH AND MIDI er Gin SYSTEM 4 1 4 STEREO FOOTSWITCH 6 STRAIGHT GROUND LIFT SLANT SPEAKER l EMULATION 23 DOUBLE Ones KUSTOM AMPLIFICATION HEBRON KY USA
26. t intense Les autorites competentes en reglementation de bruit ont defini les expositions tolerees aux niveaux de bruits DURE EN HEURES PAR JOUR 8 6 4 3 2 1 90 93 95 97 100 103 INIVEAU SONORE CONTINU EN dB 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 7 ATTENTION 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 SVMBOLE 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
27. ual amp head and speaker cabinet combinations This was accomplished in a studio envi ronment using condenser microphones to analvze the tonalitv of the Double Cross when heard at head level versus close mic d directly in front of the speaker The result is a signal that reflects the true characteristics of these cabinets as heard by a player If you haven t tried the Double Cross Direct Out yet we urge you to experiment with it for both live and studio ap plications 6 DIRECT VOLUME This control sets the level of the speaker emulated Direct Out and should be set as high as possible for the best signal to noise ratio MADE IN USA OF U S AND IMPORTED PARTS TO SAVE MIDI PRESETS SAVE MIDI PRESETS 1 SEND MIDI PRESET NUMBER TO 2 SET AMP FOOTSWITCH TO DESIRED SETTING 3 PRESS AND HOLD SAVE BUTTON CHASSIS SURFACE HOT SUPERFICE DE CHASSIS CHAUDE CONFORMS To ULSTD 60065 CERTIFIED TO US CANICSASTD 22 2 NO 60066 06 3084354 7 FUSE L 250V This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two this device may not cause 120V GOHZ 450W harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 7 SEND LEVEL This control adjusts the amount of signal that will be sent out the Effects Send jack nominally ranging from 10dBV 0 3VRMS to about OdBV 1VRMS This control should
28. well everything Yet another color for your Tone Palette GAIN 17 18 SPEAKER OUTPUTS 5 GROUND An LIFT IMPEDAN SELECTOR 100 wATTS RMS 40 VRMS SPEAKER MUST BE CONNECTED 1 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR This switch is used to select the appropri ate impedance and is important in achieving the desired results from the Double Cross The correct impedance should be selected using the Impedance Selector switch as in the following impedance settings chart Note Incorrectly mismatching the amp head to a speaker cabinet should not damage the amplifier but would result in lower output power and could result in shorter output tube life Also the Double Cross should never be operated without a speaker plugged into a speaker jack even when using the Direct Out Cabinet Impedance Use Setting 1 16 ohm Cab 16 ohm 16 ohm 1 8 ohm Cab 8 ohm 8 ohm 1 4 ohm Cab 4 ohm 4 ohm 2 16 ohm Cabs 8 ohm 8 ohm 2 8 ohm Cabs 4 ohm 4 ohm 3 16 ohm Cabs 5 3 ohm 4 ohm 2 16 ohm Cabs 1 8 ohm Cab 4 ohm 4 ohm 4 16 ohm Cabs 4 ohm 4 ohm DO NOT USE LESS THAN 4 OHM TOTAL CABINET LOAD DIRECT OUT 4x12 SLANT 4x12 STRAIGHT DIRECT OUT SPEAKER CABINET EMULATED 2 SPEAKER OUTPUTS These paralleled 1 4 inch jacks are pro vided to connect the Double Cross head to external speaker cabinets 3 GROUND LIFT This switch is used to eliminate a grou
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