OWNERS MANUAL ™ MODEL HV 30 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom® High Voltage HV™ Series guitar 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 HV Series model.
ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposures: DURATION PER DAY (HOURS) SOUND LEVEL (dB) 6. 7.
FRENCH 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.
HV™30 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS 2 1 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 9.) 10.) 11.) 12.) 13.) 14.) 15.) 16.) 17.) 18.) 19.) 4 3 6 5 7 9 8 15 10 11 12 13 14 17 16 18 19 Guitar Input Jack - this is a 1/4" 2-conductor input jack for plugging in your instrument. It is intended for guitars but will accept other instruments as well. Lead Channel On LED - when this LED light is on, it indicates that the Lead Channel is active. Gain - adjust this clockwise to increase the amount of distortion.
HV™30 Effects Effects Level This control adds the digital effects section and mixes it into the main signal. Sixteen different effects are available. Program Select This switch will select any of the sixteen different effects. Effects Active This switch engages the digital effects section. The footswitch over-rides this switch when it's plugged into the amp. Toggle Tap This switch is a dual function depending on which effects program is selected.
HV™30 Back Panel 1 2 3 4 5 Jacks located on chassis bottom in sequence shown above 1.) External Speaker - this is a 2-conductor 1/4" speaker output jack. Rating is 8 ohms minimum. The signal path to the internal speakers is disconnected when using this jack. Make absolute sure that a 2-conductors speaker cord is used and it is plugged in to the external speaker cabinet before plugging into this jack. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or damage to the amplifier.
HV™30 AC Mains 1 2 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.
HV™ 30 Specifications Tubes Output Power Speakers Input Impedance Hum & Noise Nominal Signal to Noise System Gain All measurements taken with 1 KHz input signal, Tone controls flat, Effects off. Measured at speaker with 8 ohm load.
TIP Input Buffer Guitar Input Jack GAIN LEAD GAIN RHYTHM FAT/LEAN 12AX7 GAIN STAGES CHANNEL SELECT RELAY TREBLE MID LEAD VOLUME RHYTHM VOLUME 10 LEAD GRIND/PUNCH LEAD TONE STACK RHYTHM TONE STACK BASS TREBLE MID BASS MAIN FT SWITCH SLEEVE RING TIP Electronic Switch EFFECTS ACTIVE - SLEEVE + - EXTERNAL SPEAKER SLEEVE TIP HEADPHONE OUT DIRECT OUT (SPKR EMULATED) + SPEAKER EMULATOR POWER MODULE ATTENUATOR RING (R) TIP (L) CD/TAPE INPUT SLEEVE RING (R) TIP (L) SIGNAL
EC Declaration of Conformity We: Kustom Musical Amplification Inc. 4940 Delhi Pike Cincinnati, OH 45238 Tel: 1-513-451-5000 Fax: 1-513-347-2192 Declare that the product Product name: Kustom Product model number: HV™30 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards; EN55013 (A12) : 1995 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment.
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