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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 at Kustom wishes you many years of enjoyment with your new amplifier!
ENGLISH 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. The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposures: DURATION PER DAY (HOURS)
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 I’acuite auditive lors d’une exposition suffisamment longue au bruit intense.
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HV 65 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS ™ 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.
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Effects Module Memory Aside from all the versatility of the built-in effects, the effects module in your Kustom amplifier has the ability to store your favorite sounds. All the most recent changes to the Toggle Tap button are saved in each of the 16 effect locations. For example, If you tap in your favorite delay time, then go to chorus, and then go back to delay, your own tapped delay time will still be saved.
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Using the jack disables the top panel switch. The jack accepts a non-LED single button momentary foot- switch. This foot-switch is not included with the amplifier. Kustom model KACFS-101M can be purchased separately. Most keyboard sustain pedals are this type and can also be used. NOTE: most single button foot switches used on analog instrument amplifiers are alternate contact (the "push on/push off"...
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HV 65 Extras ™ 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 - replacement if damaged.
Mode l Tube s Output Pow e r Spe a ke rs Input Im pe da nce Hum & Noise Syste m Ga in All measurements taken with 1 KHz input signal, Tone controls flat, Boost volume control at 0 Unless stated otherwise, Effects turned off.
Following the provisions of EU Council Directive(s): 72/73 EEC and 89/336/EEC. We the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the aforementioned directive(s). Name of authorized person: James Brown, Chief Engineer Signature:______________________ Kustom Musical Amplification Inc. 4940 Delhi Pike Cincinnati, OH 45238 Tel: 1-513-451-5000 Fax: 1-513-347-2192 Kustom HV™65...