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ODS-II
Instrument Amplifier
V 1.0
Operations Manual
For ODS-II Models
(heads and combo)
ODS-II 50, Custom-50 and 100-W
Fuchs Audio Technology
nd
407 Getty Avenue 2
Floor
Clifton, N.J. 07015
(973) 772-4420
Website: www.fuchsaudiotechnology.com
Email:
techsupport@fuchsaudiotechnology.com
ODS-II-Manual Rev. 1.0 12-30-2015
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- Page 1 ODS-II Instrument Amplifier V 1.0 Operations Manual For ODS-II Models (heads and combo) ODS-II 50, Custom-50 and 100-W Fuchs Audio Technology 407 Getty Avenue 2 Floor Clifton, N.J. 07015 (973) 772-4420 Website: www.fuchsaudiotechnology.com Email: techsupport@fuchsaudiotechnology.com ODS-II-Manual Rev. 1.0 12-30-2015...
- Page 2 The ODS-II I was designed to vastly expand on the sonic origins of the original ODS. Its design goals embody over 15 years of player feedback and was designed to be one of the most flexible amps of its kind.
- Page 3 (Please note: Many of our amplifiers are custom-made, so not all features appear on all models. This operation manual will indicate features your particular model may or may not have. (Such as: 50/100 power switch, Artist footswitch or other options.) 2000-2008 Fuchs Audio Technology. All rights reserved. ODS-II-Manual Rev. 1.0 12-30-2015...
- Page 4 Introduction to Fuchs Audio Technology Amplifiers What makes our products unique? The recent proliferation of "Boutique” amplifiers, allow guitarists to recognized what audiophiles have known for years, properly designed tube circuits can offer the finest musicality, detail, and sensitivity to playing subtleties of any type amplifier.
- Page 5 4 hours and off for 4 hours for a full week before leaving our shop. This ensures every Fuchs amp is built for the long haul. We also use pretested, matched and graded tubes. 2000-2016 Fuchs Audio Technology. All rights reserved. ODS-II-Manual Rev. 1.0 12-30-2015...
- Page 6 (4, 8, or 16 ohm). Failure to have a speaker connected to the amp will result in damage to the output tubes! Your ODS-II is supplied with multiple speaker inputs for various impedances, select the one closest to your speaker(s) impedance.
- Page 7 Diagrams of FRONT & REAR Panels and FOOTSWITCHES Front Panel Rear Panel Effects Loops ODS-II-Manual Rev. 1.0 12-30-2015...
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Page 8: Front Panel Controls And Their Functions
The input jack is a standard 1/4" phone plug, designed for a high impedance, guitar- level signal. This input will readily accept pedals/effects without any loss in performance. The design of the ODS-II amplifier is quite flexible, so may we first suggest exploring its performance without any effects or pedals initially ? Gain Control: Each channel’s gain control sets the overall gain for that channel. - Page 9 Master volume: The global master volume controls the overall level of the entire amp. After channel volumes (or ratio) is set the overall mix can be retained and the entire amp level moved up and down. ODS-II-Manual Rev. 1.0 12-30-2015...
- Page 10 There are hazardous voltages present in any tube amplifier, even after it has been shut off for some period of time. Please exercise extreme caution when the chassis is exposed out of the cabinet ! ODS-II-Manual Rev. 1.0 12-30-2015...
- Page 11 Connect using a ¼” phone plug to an outboard speaker cabinet. Use a speaker cable, NOT a guitar cable !! Multiple speaker inputs are provided on your ODS-II (4, 8, 16 ohm). Connect speaker(s) to jack(s) that most closely matches your speaker(s) impedance.
- Page 12 In some cases, phase cancellation may result. In this case, the effect should be adjusted for correcting the output phase (if possible) or the effect must be used in series mode only. Phase ODS-II-Manual Rev. 1.0 12-30-2015...
- Page 13 6L6: 2 are supplied in an ODS-II-50 and 4 in and ODS-II 100. They should be set optimally to 36 ma each. They can be run from 20 to 45 ma, optimal balance of tone and tube life is 36 ma.
- Page 14 High Internal voltages inside this amplifier can cause harm or Death! AC Balance: This is factory set for linear clipping at maximum power output, and is set with an oscilloscope for proper adjustment. ODS-II tube placement and function diagram. ODS-II-Manual Rev. 1.0 12-30-2015...
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Page 15: Warranty Information
Audio Technology within 30 days of purchase, or your warranty will not be in effect. Fuchs Audio Technology reserves the right to suspend or terminate the above warranty at our sole discretion, should damage from any of the above limitations and or exclusions be detected upon examination Keep the information on this page for your records. -
Page 16: Warranty Registration Form
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM This completed form must be returned to Fuchs Audio Technology within 30 days of purchase along with a copy of your receipt from your authorized dealer. Please fill in all requested information on this form so we may register you for future warranty repairs or future upgrades, should they become available.