Polytone MegaBrute Owner's Manual

OWNERS MANUAL FOR MINI-BRUTE SERIES
A NOTE TO YOU THE OWNEB
Congratulations on your selection of a POLYTONE amplifier. The equipment is designed
*iif, vo, in mind. Like you, we are musicians and our equipment is for making music,
not marketing statistics. Of course we appreciate and enjoy the fact that, along with
our quality oi workmanship and engineering, we are realizing our share of the market.
At poLyToNE, the engineers are professional musicians so they know what an amp is
supposed to do and what is needed to keep it operating at the high levels demanded of
today,s equipment. Each amplifier meets the highest possible standards for
quality and
perfJrmanc.. Before we ship any of our products, they must pass a series of intensive
and rigid quality control tests - some of the toughest in the industry. We're happy
to
say that your amplifier was made by skilled and dedicated craftsrnen who take
pride in
tneir wori. This is your assurance that your POLYTONE equipment will be ready when
you "r".
POLYTONE delivers the sound you want. After all, we're musicians like you.
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ffrese are Vour instructions for operating and performing with POLYTONE equipment;
keep
them with you and most importantly, go through them now. These instructions take
you
through the various steps oi setting up and showing you how to use the various controls-
att"r-"tt, you,ve got to feel good about the equipment you are working with in order to
play your best which is exactly the purpose of this manual: to introduce you to
poLyToNE, your amp and its features. lf you have any questions, problems or just want
to say hello, feel free to write at any time. Thanks for being with us.
PPrOPER USE OF POLYTONE EQUIPIIIENT
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ptace volume controls at o before turning on amP'
2-
Always plug cord into instrument before plugging into amp'
3.
Since these amPs are solid state, we do not have a heat factor,
your arnp
operates extremelY cool.
4.
During intermission, b" sure that the volume control is turned off either at the
ampliiier or your instrument to avoid the risk of surprise feedback squeal.
5.
pOLyTONE sieakers are capable of handling extreme power. They are specially
designed, utilizing a high-temperature expoxy.. However, when using the
ampl-ifier for long periods of time at any overdriven, distorted level, the
power
into the speakers iumps to 160-170 watts. use good sense.
6.
Minimum exterior ipeaker impedance is 4 ohms. lf improper impedance is used
the amptifier will operate extremely hot, which could cause damage. Much better
results can be achieved by using our SIDEKICK cabinet.for extra power.
7.
Oo no sei beverages on top of the amplifier. Sugared drinks as well as others
can cause severe damage if spilled into the amplifier'
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tt is necessary that the propei value fuse be used. lf improper value is used, the
guarantee wili be voided. lf an amp blows fuses, the unit sfrould be taken to a
tualified service center for repairs. For fYsg=value.
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PTEASE NOTE: MALICIOIJS DAMAGE OR M'SUSE ffi THE EQIJIPMENT WIrr
AUTOMATICAILY NIJIIIFY THE WARRANry.
POLYTONE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS INC.
6865 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, C-alifomia 91605 . (818) 760'2300 o FAX: (818)760'2302