OWNER’S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the PJB ROADCASE. A great deal of dedica@on and passion went into designing and building this high-performance compact-combo amplifier, without compromising on any aspect. It was specifically created to cater to the needs of discerning bassists. By reading and following this manual, you will be able to achieve the best performance from the amplifier and ensure its longevity.
acous@cally op@mized through precise computer analysis to provide a full-range, dynamic sound that can effortlessly play down to an open B string and lower. When compared to other brand bass amplifiers in terms of the reproduc@on of fundamental tones, all PJB amplifiers provide significant bass extension. Since all 12 drive units operate across the full audio spectrum and there is no crossover to soak up amplifier power or horns to blow out, the reliability and sound quality of this unit is second to none.
1.INPUT JACK This is a high impedance input and is designed for all passive and ac@ve instruments. 2.CLIP LIGHT When the amplifier output is clipping, the LED will light up in red. When the amplifier is muted, the LED will light up in green.
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17. POWER LED INDICATOR When power is switched, on the LED light will turn bright green. BLACK PANEL OVERVIEW BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 18.XLR-DIRECT OUTPUT SOCKET This is an ultra-low impedance (200Ω) balanced line output intended for use with recording or PA mixing consoles.
20.BALANCED LINE PRE/POST EQ By toggling this switch, you can activate or deactivate the EQ on the balanced line. This allows you to decide whether you want to use the tone settings on your amplifier for live performances or recordings, or if you prefer to apply external EQ adjustments on the mixing console that the signal is being sent to.
Please note that it is crucial to avoid extreme overload on the amplifier to prevent loudspeaker failure. While the ROADCASE is designed to provide opImal bass performance, it is essenIal to ensure that the amplifier is not pushed beyond its limits. If you hear any distorIon from the speakers, immediately turn down the master volume control unIl the distorIon disappears.
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floor, it can result in weaker bass sound and a lack of impact in the lower frequencies. However, if you place the ROADCASE with its back near a wall, it can help reinforce the lower notes, crea@ng a more robust and powerful bass sound.
We recommend that you do not keep the ROADCASE amplifier permanently connected to a power ● source as a safety precau@on, par@cularly during thunderstorms. While it is not a common occurrence, during severe weather condi@ons, there is a risk that the electrical grid may experience high voltage spikes due to lightning strikes, which can cause damage to the amplifier...
Protec@ve slip-on cover SERVICE/WARRANTY INFORMATION The ROADCASE comes with a 2-year limited warranty for parts and labor, which is only valid if the product is purchased from an authorized PJB dealer. To ac@vate the warranty, the buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 15 days of purchase or register online at www.pjbworld.com.
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Further quesIons, please contact your local distributors or PJB by email info@philjonespuresound.com. PHIL JONES BASS American Acous@c Development LLC 8509 Mid County Industrial Dr. St Louis, MO 63114 Tel: 855-227-7510 (855-BASS-510) www.pjbworld.com support@philjonespuresound.com For services outside the USA please contact our distributor in your country.