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OWNERS MANUAL
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MODEL HV 100
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™100 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS 2 4 610 11 13 16 21 23 1 3 5 789 12 14 15 17 18 19 20 22 24 25 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. Lower ranges of the control, you get a less distorted sound. As you inc
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HV™100 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 a
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HV™100 Back Panel 5 12 3 4 6 7 Jacks located on chassis bottom in sequence shown above 1.) External Speaker - this is a 2-conductor 1/4" speaker output jack. Rating is 4 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 hig
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h s u P d n a n r u T N E P O o HV™100 Extras 1 2 3 1.) Retractable feet - Located on the cabinet bottom toward the front, there are two feet that extend downward to allow for tilt back operation. Twist while applying pressure to release these feet. Once extended, twist further to lock in position. Reverse process for retracting. 2.) 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. NO
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HV™ 100 Specifications Model HV 100 Hybrid Tube Guitar Amplifier Tubes Preamp 1-12AX7 Output Power 100 Watts, RMS 4Ohms@ 5% THD Speakers 2X12 Inch Celestion Special design Input Impedance Single Input 100 K ohms Hum & Noise -60 dBV Residual Noise, all level controls 0% (minimum) System Gain 45 dBV Rhythm Channel Nominal gain, Volume @ 5 All measurements taken with 65 dBV Rhythm Channel Maximum gain, Volume @ 10 1 KHz input signal, Tone 50 dBV Lead Channel Nominal gain, Volume @ 5 controls flat,
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DIGITAL EFFECTS ACTIVE TIP EFFECTS BASS TREBLE MID VOLUME SLEEVE RHYTHM GAIN OVERDRIVE EFFECTS FAT/LEAN SEND 12AX7 RHYTHM TIP TIP RHYTHM GAIN STAGES TONE STACK RHYTHM Guitar Input Jack SLEEVE BASS TREBLE SLEEVE GAIN MID Output VOLUME BOOST VOLUME TIP Input EXTERNAL EFFECTS Buffer Buffer SPEAKER RETURN LEAD LEAD LEAD TONE STACK + BOOST POWER MODULE GAIN BOOST LEAD GRIND/PUNCH - BOOST ACTIVE SPEAKER EMULATOR Ring Voltage Sensor - (RVS) + CHANNEL TIP SELECT RELAY RING SLEEVE DIRECT OUT (SPKR EMULAT
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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™100 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 receive
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