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OWNERS MANUAL
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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. Everyone
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this Danger product. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a 2. All safety and operating instructions should be kept for permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably to future reference. noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose 3. Read and understand all warnings listed on the operating some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a instructions. suff
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IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE FRENCH 1. Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et précautions Danger d'emploi avant d'utiliser ce produit. L‘exposition a des niveaux eleves de bruit peut provoquer 2. Toutes les recommandations et précautions d'emploi doivent être conservées afin de pouvoir s'y reporter si nécessaire. une perte permanente de l’audition, Chaque organisme 3. Lire et comprendre tous les avertissements énumérés dans les humain reagit differemment quant a la perte de l’
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HV™30 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS 2 4 6 7 9 15 17 1 3 5 8 10 11 12 13 14 16 18 19 1.) 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. 2.) Lead Channel On LED - when this LED light is on, it indicates that the Lead Channel is active. 3.) Gain - adjust this clockwise to increase the amount of distortion. At lower ranges of the control, you get a less distorted sound. As you increase the gai
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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. On “toggle” effects, this button pages through al
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HV™30 Back Panel 12 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. It is also highly r
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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. To replace fuse, r
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HV™ 30 Specifications Tubes Preamp 1-12AX7 Output Power 30 Watts, RMS 8Ohms@ 5% THD Speakers 1X12 Inch Celestion G12P80 Input Impedance Single Input 100 K ohms Hum & Noise -60 dBV Residual Noise, all level controls 0% (minimum) Nominal Signal to Noise -70 dBV Rhythm Channel, with Volume half and Master Maximum, Boost on 10 System Gain 30 dBV Rhythm Channel Nominal gain, Volume @ 5 60 dBV Rhythm Channel Maximum gain, Volume @ 10 All measurements taken with 1 KHz 30 dBV Lead Channel Nominal gain,
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TIP (L) RING (R) DIGITAL EFFECTS BASS TREBLE SLEEVE MID VOLUME CD/TAPE INPUT GAIN EFFECTS ACTIVE FAT/LEAN 12AX7 RHYTHM TIP (L) RHYTHM TAP GAIN STAGES TONE STACK RHYTHM Guitar Input Jack RING (R) BASS TREBLE GAIN MID VOLUME Output SLEEVE Input TIP Buffer Buffer ATTENUATOR HEADPHONE OUT LEAD LEAD LEAD TONE STACK TIP POWER MODULE SLEEVE LEAD GRIND/PUNCH EXTERNAL SPEAKER Electronic Switch - CHANNEL TIP SELECT RELAY RING SLEEVE + CHANNEL SELECT MAIN FT SWITCH SPEAKER EMULATOR - EFFECTS ACTIVE/OFF + D
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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. EN55020: 1995 Electromagnetic immunity of broadcast receiver
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