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Komet Vimana Owner’s Manual Copyright 1999-2022 KometAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometAmplification.
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Excessive heat can only cause this tolex situation and this is not covered under your Komet warranty. Copyright 1999-2022 KometAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometAmplification.
WARNING This is a Class 1 apparatus. This unit should be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Copyright 1999-2022 KometAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometAmplification.
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CE This product complies with the European Union Council Directives and Standards relating to electromagnetic compatibility EMC Directive (2006/95/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2004/10) Copyright 1999-2022 KometAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometAmplification.
Thank you for purchasing one of our amplifier products! The Komet Vimana is a straightforward and easy to operate amplifier. The goal of this manual is to help you get acquainted with your Komet amplifier, and how to make use of its many "...
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Genelex KT88 power tubes and the 12AX7 pre amp tubes in your Vimana amplifier are Note: internally self biased and need no adjustment. (continued) Copyright 1999-2022 KometAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometAmplification.
The pre amp tubes can last a very long time, and do not necessarily need to be replaced as often as the power tubes. However, we do recommend that you have them properly tested by a technician between servicing. Copyright 1999-2022 KometAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometAmplification...
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You can also inquire on our new Vimana 4 X 10 and 2 X 12 open back cabinets, and the AmbiKab Jr. Whichever cabinet you do use, make sure you set the impedance selector correctly. If you use two cabinets, keep in mind that the amplifier’s outputs are in parallel.
Note: check the speaker jack connection. Neutrik type plugs often do not connect well to â Switchcraft input jacks, causing a weak or complete signal interruption. â Copyright 1999-2022 KometAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometAmplification..
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Great care has been taken to anticipate and prevent such problems in your Komet amplifier. (continued) Copyright 1999-2022 KometAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometAmplification..
The harmonic complexity will also improve; the tone will sweeten up and become even more fluid and resonant. Have fun! Thank you for purchasing our product. Michael Kennedy Holger Notzel Co-owners Komet Amplification Copyright 1999-2022 KometâAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometâAmplification.
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Tumbler: http://kometamplification.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kometamps Reverb Store: https://reverb.com/shop/kag Customer’s Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1Tb6bHKD9l0yINkahMwznwchCPFXtc7vn Holger Notzel Michael Kennedy Co-owners Komet Amplification Airbrake operational manual below Copyright 1999-2022 KometâAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometâAmplification.
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Airbrake Komet Manual ä ® Copyright 1999-2022 KometâAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometâAmplification.
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) position of the six position rotary switch is a true bypass 12 o’clock setting ( under no attenuation - one input, two parallel output jacks. - line level signal out control. Copyright 1999-2022 KometâAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometâAmplification.
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8. Set your amplifier’s impedance selector accordingly to 8. Do not use two, 8 speaker cabinets. The combined load will be 4 , which is below the Komet Airbrake 8/16 Ohm operating range. For the same reason, do not use two 4 cabinets. Never combine two cabinets of different impedance ratings (for example an 8...
"slide on" gripping terminals. (See special note in the Speaker Cabinet section of this manual). Copyright 1999-2022 KometâAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometâAmplification.
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The Komet AirbrakeLayout ® Copyright 1999-2022 KometâAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometâAmplification.
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Amplification’s warranty is only applicable to the original owner of the amplifier. Warranty is not transferable. The Proper Return Authorization must be obtained from Komet Amplification in advance of a return. Please call or e-mail Komet Amplification to receive authorization for warranty repair. All returns must be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the owner, together with a brief description of any claimed defects.
Our address: Komet Amplification, L.L.C. 1865 Dallas Drive Baton Rouge, La. 70806 1454 (225) 926-1976 E-mail: info@kometamps.com Customer’s Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1Tb6bHKD9l0yINkahMwznwchCPFXtc7vn Copyright 1999-2022 KometâAmplification. Group, L.L.C. May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from KometâAmplification.
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