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FREQ
BOOST
Users Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions com- pletely before operating the appli- ance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, pre- cautions and instructions on the appliance and described in the operating instructions supplied with the appliance. IIN NS ST TA AL LL LA AT TIIO ON N follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should your electrician to replace the defective and unsafe Water and Moisture - use a mounting ac
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IMPORTANT Before you begin, please from whom the unit was pur- check the contents of this box chased. to insure that the following This manual will help you to items are included: effectively utilize the BBE • The BBE Freq Boost Freq Boost. Should you have any questions, please feel free • The BBE Freq Boost User’s to contact us at 800-233-8346. Manual • 9VDC External Power Supply • 9V Battery If any of these items are found to be damaged or missing, immediately contact the dealer ii
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Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the BBE Freq Boost! The Freq Boost is reminiscent of the Treble Boosters of the 60’s and 70’s, giving a player the ability to fat- ten up and overdrive their favorite amplifier. Features: • Vintage Treble Boost Circuit • Single Op-Amp Design • True Bypass • Powered by 9 Volt Battery/AC Adaptor (Included) iii
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CONTENTS Important Safeguards ……………………………………………………i Important …………………………………………………………………ii Product Features …………………………………………………………iii Controls and Connections ………………………………………………1 Battery Replacement ……………………………………………………2 Applications………………………………………………………………3 Service ……………………………………………………………………4 Maintenance………………………………………………………………4 Warranty …………………………………………………………………5 Specifications ……………………………………………………………6 1
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS DC POWER INLET LED Accepts any standard Indicates Freq 9VDC power supply. Boost is engaged. VOLUME CONTROL Regulates the amount of output. INPUT Plug in your guitar, bass or the previous instrument level output OUTPUT of your signal chain. The output is designed for run- TRUE BYPASS ning instrument FOOTSWITCH cables directly to Engages the Freq your amplifier. Boost effect. 2
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT BATTERY POWER SUPPLY COMPARTMENT CONNECTOR Pull the latch to the left Connect the 9VDC with thumbnail to power supply here. release the hinged bat- tery compartment cover. Carefully unplug battery without straining cables. Replace with fresh bat- tery in reverse order. Use a standard 9Volt battery. Battery life is about 300 hours. Unplugging the input to the Freq Boost will turn the unit off and conserve battery life. 3
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APPLICATIONS We recommend placing the Freq Boost before your amplifier or any overdrive/dis- tortion pedal for the most desirable effect, but please feel free to experiment Please Note: When using a BBE Sonic Stomp we recommend placing it last in the signal chain. IN IN OUT OUT 4
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SERVICE Should the Freq Boost ever require serv- If this product was purchased outside of ice we recommend that it be sent to our the United States, please contact your facility in California. Please contact our local distributor. Service Department at 800-233-8346 extension 116 for a “Return Authorization” and include a copy of the original sales receipt. MAINTENANCE Maintenance of the BBE Freq Boost is parts are replaced or if a performance limited to proper cleaning of the unit check-out i
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WARRANTY Warranty registration of the unit to BBE Sound, Inc. This warranty will be consider null and void by BBE is not necessary. It is strongly recommended that you Sound, Inc. if any of the following is found: retain a copy of the bill of sale for future reference. 1. The equipment has been physically damaged. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 2. The equipment shows signs of abuse. END USER TO PROVIDE THE BILL OF SALE 3. The equipment has been electrically damaged by OR OTHER MEANS OF PRO
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SPECIFICATIONS Input Impedance: …………………21.5k Ohms Output Impedance: ………………1K Ohm Hardwire Bypass……………………Yes Power Requirements: DC inlet:…………………+9VDC min. 200ma Battery Life: ……………300 hours Dimensions: ………………………3.7"(W) x 4.7"(D) x 1.8"(H) Shipping Weight: …………………3.3 lbs. Note: Due to continuing product improvement, specifications and design are sub- ject to change without notice. 7
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5381 Production Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-897-6766 • FAX 714-896-0736 www.bbesound.com covered by U.S. Patent 4,482,866 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending. BBE is the registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. rev.1 12/05
