Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 6 Features................................9 Instructions for use..........................10 Components and functions........................ 11 Technical specifications........................16 Protecting the environment......................17 BCH-1...
General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. BCH-1...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for sound processing of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is con‐ sidered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
Features Features Chorus floor effects pedal, designed for bass Numerous setting options Two outputs for processed and dry signal Voltage supply by 9 V battery or power adaptor Robust metal housing BCH-1...
Instructions for use Instructions for use Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Components and functions Components and functions 1 Connector for an optional 9 V power adaptor. If a 9 V power adaptor is used, the battery is automatically disconnected from the circuitry. 2 CHECK The LED ‘CHECK’ lights up when the effects pedal is active. If the LED is not lit or just glowing low during operation you have to replace the battery.
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Components and functions 7 The foot switch toggles the effect on / off. 8 OUTPUT A/B Output sockets. Connect the output with a standard instrument cable to another effects pedal or an amp. Output A: processed signal, output B: dry signal. 9 LEVEL This control adjusts the output level.
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Components and functions When you do not use the pedal unplug the instrument cable from the input jack. Otherwise, the battery will be discharged. Changing the battery 6 Knurled-head screw to open the battery compartment 7 Foot switch BCH-1...
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Components and functions 11 Spring suspension 12 Coil spring 13 Battery cable 14 Battery clip for 9 V battery 15 9 V battery 16 Feed hole 17 Battery compartment Before installing or replacing the battery disconnect the power adaptor from the wall outlet. Loosen the knurled-head screw (6) on the pedal to open it.
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Components and functions Insert the knurled-head screw (6) through the feed hole (16) and tighten the screw securely. BCH-1...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Input impedance 1 MΩ Output impedance 1 kΩ Current draw 28 mA Operating voltage supply 9 V battery (6F22) / 9 V power adaptor Dimensions (W × H × D) 72 mm × 128 mm × 60 mm Weight 410 g effects pedal...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
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Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
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