Fuchs Audio Technology Classic ODS-50 Operation Manual

Fuchs Audio Technology Classic ODS-50 Operation Manual

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ODS Classic 
Instrument Amplifiers
V 2.1.2
Operations Manual
For ODS Models
(head and combo)
ODS-50
ODS-100
Fuchs Audio Technology
407 Getty Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011 USA
(973) 772-4420 (fax) 973-772-4460
Website: www.fuchsaudiotechnology.com
Email:
info@fuchsaudiotechnology.com
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Fuchs Audio Technology.  2000-2021 All rights reserved

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  • Page 1 Instrument Amplifiers V 2.1.2 Operations Manual For ODS Models (head and combo) ODS-50 ODS-100 Fuchs Audio Technology 407 Getty Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011 USA (973) 772-4420 (fax) 973-772-4460 Website: www.fuchsaudiotechnology.com Email: info@fuchsaudiotechnology.com Fuchs Audio Technology.  2000-2021 All rights reserved...
  • Page 2 Welcome to the Fuchs family, Andy Fuchs President Fuchs Audio Technology LLC  Fuchs Audio Technology® 407 Getty Ave, Clifton, NJ 07015, USA (973) 772-4420 (fax) 973-772-4460 Website: www.fuchsaudiotechnology.com Email: info@fuchsaudiotechnology.com (“Fuchs Audio Technology®” “Overdrive Supreme®” “ODS-Classic®” are registered trademarks of Fuchs Audio Technology®...
  • Page 3  ODS CLASSIC Instrument Amplifier Table of Contents (by section) Introduction to Fuchs Audio Technology Amplifiers Please Read before powering up your ODS! Diagrams- FRONT/REAR panel controls & Footswitches Front panel Controls & their functions 5) (A) Rear Panel controls, inputs/outputs, (B) Effects...
  • Page 4 1. Introduction to Fuchs Audio Technology Amplifiers What makes our products unique? The recent proliferation of "Boutique” amplifiers, allowed guitarists to experience what audiophiles have known for years: properly designed tube circuits can offer the finest musicality, detail, and sensitivity to playing subtleties of any type of amplifier.
  • Page 5 Our power transformers are designed for highest self-regulation as well as conservative operation, assuring lowest heat and highest reliability. Our output transformers (depending on the model) are premium grade audiophile quality. We use custom built power and output transformers, as well as custom wound chokes.
  • Page 6 2. Please Read Before Powering Up Your ODS Please see Panel Diagrams in Section 3 for reference. 1) Inspect to make sure power & pre-amp tubes are intact & snuggly seated in their sockets. 2) Make certain a speaker (load) is plugged into the correct speaker input jack on the back of the amplifier (4 or 8 ohm).
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    3. Diagrams of FRONT & REAR Panels and FOOTSWITCHES Front Panel Rear Panel Effects Loop ODS-Classic Footswitch (5-way) (Please note that external appearances of footswitches may vary depending on production date. All functions remain the same regardless)
  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls And Their Functions

    4. Front Panel Controls and Their Functions Input Jack(s): Input jack(s), are 1/4" phone plugs, designed for 1-Meg impedance, guitar-level signal. This input will readily accept pedals/effects without any loss in performance. The design of the ODS amplifier is quite flexible, so we first suggest exploring its performance without any effects or pedals initially.
  • Page 9 rotation, sets the amount of signal fed from the clean channel into the overdrive stage's first tube. It also determines the type/quantity of overdrive required and gain of the preamp tubes. This can be adjusted- please contact us prior to attempting this) Master Volume: The master volume adjusts the overall volume of the amp and works in conjunction with the GAIN, INPUT &...
  • Page 10 Return Trim pull switch: Sets sensitivity & adjusts sensitivity of return input of the effects loop. Allows tailoring of signal of effect or rack device. If used in series mode, you then depend on outboard effect to mix wet/dry signal balance. Dry signal does not remain in amp.
  • Page 11 6. Footswitches Your ODS-Classic is provided with a 5-way footswitch which controls all functions on the amp. 5-Way footswitch: Connects via 5-pin Ethernet cable (supplied) to rear panel input. This footswitch allows remote control of 5 functions: mid-boost, two gain-boosts, overdrive/clean channel switching and reverb on/off. The artist footswitch requires: HIGH, GAIN, and OD INPUT front panel controls be pushed IN (off) for the footswitch to operate these functions.
  • Page 12 DISCLAIMER: Fuchs Audio Technology, LLC®, its subsidiaries, affiliates and/or agents shall have no responsibility for, nor shall they be held liable for any harm of any kind to any person/s or property (including damage to this amplifier) as a result of improper and/or unauthorized service, repair or internal adjustments made to this amplifier.
  • Page 13 DISCLAIMERS: Δ Read, retain, and follow all instructions. Heed all warnings. Δ Only connect the power supply cord to an earth grounded AC receptacle in accordance with the voltage and frequency ratings listed under INPUT POWER on the rear panel of this product.
  • Page 14 GAIN BRITE DEEP ROCK HIGH INPUT OUTPUT MASTER ACCENT REVERB OFF OFF JAZZ (IN) (OUT) (IN) (OUT) (IN) (OUT) 50-100 NOTES: GAIN BRITE DEEP ROCK HIGH INPUT OUTPUT MASTER ACCENT REVERB OFF OFF JAZZ (IN) (OUT) (IN) (OUT) (IN) (OUT) 50-100 NOTES: GAIN BRITE DEEP ROCK...
  • Page 15: Warranty Information

    Plates etc.). Your warranty form/information must be returned to Fuchs 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.
  • Page 17 All Fuchs Products are Distributed in the EU through Audiowerk Distribution and Logistics. AUDIOWERK e.Kfm.| Schulstrasse 30 | 55595 Hargesheim - Germany | Tel +49 (0) 671 - 2135420 | Fax +49 (0) 671 - 2135419 www.audiowerk.eu | info@audiowerk.eu Fuchs Audio Technology.  2000-2021 All rights reserved.

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