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OWNERS MANUAL

Version 1.0
July, 2002
Quiana and Fandango 1.0 p 1

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  • Page 1: Owners Manual

    OWNERS MANUAL Version 1.0 July, 2002 Quiana and Fandango 1.0 p 1...
  • Page 2 It's as simple as that. And it's exactly why you bought your RIVERA amp. For that, we thank you, and we're confident that you'll enjoy your amp for years to come.

  • Page 3: Packing Information

    Packing Information Unpacking Before you plug in, inspect your Quiana/Fandango amp for any damage. Your amp was inspected and sound-tested before shipment, but transportation can sometimes be tough. Check that the FS-7 Footswitch and power cord have been shipped with the amp. If parts are missing, or if any damage has occurred, contact your dealer.
  • Page 4 250V version able to handle higher Mains voltages. For Japan 100 VAC models, all instructions for the 115 VAC models apply. In the event that you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact us at: Rivera Research & Development Corporation 13310 Ralston Ave. Sylmar, CA 91342 USA...
  • Page 5 Quick Start Settings If you're looking for a good starting point, try these settings. Remember that every guitar and speaker cabinet sounds different, so try both inputs, and adjust the Focus and Presence to suit your taste. Quiana and Fandango Differences The Quiana and Fandango are very closely related.

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    The bass EQ curve has been specially tailored to complement the maximum bass response of the RIVERA Quiana and Fandango speaker enclosures. Also, the internal speakers of the Quiana and Fandango Amplifiers have been voiced to complement the circuitry and cabinet size.
  • Page 7 Middle Quiana only The midrange circuit provides the "meat" that fills out your sound. It has a slight notch in the frequency spectrum at about 550 Hz, and turning the knob alters the depth of that notch, letting you dramatically change the overall voicing of your tone. Middle (with Pull Scoop switch) Fandango only Provides the "meat"...
  • Page 8 "custom blend" the amount of hardness your final sound has. New to Rivera amps, first unveiled on Quiana is a new "Pull Warm". By pulling this control, the bottom end response of the power amp section changes as well as the high end, giving a sweet contoured tone.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    These outlets have a grounding pin in addition to the normal line and neutral pin. The power cord supplied with your RIVERA amp has a 3-pin plug. Do not cut off or damage the ground pin. If the available electrical outlet is of the older 2-pin type, use a suitable ground-lift adapter.
  • Page 10 Fuse. If the Mains Fuse or the HT Fuse repeatedly blows, refer your amp to your local RIVERA dealer or contact us at (818) 833-7066 for further service assistance. Vintage-Modern switch Switching amongst the two settings will produce a change of output power as well as harmonic balance.
  • Page 11 Line Output Your RIVERA Quiana or Fandango amp can drive another RIVERA amp, power amp, or other guitar amplifier. The Line Out is post-power amp, so every bit of tone from your Preamp, effects (if used), and power-amp circuitry is sent from this jack. Use a shielded cord connected between the amp's Line Out and the input of a second amplifier (check that amp's manual--it may recommend a specific input).
  • Page 12 If you aren't sure if your speaker load is correct, contact your RIVERA dealer, or call RIVERA Customer Service. Footswitch jack This 8-pin DIN plug is designed to work specifically with the included FS-7 footswitch.
  • Page 13 Before you connect a signal processor to your amp, either turn the amp off or to standby. Use high-quality shielded cords between the amp and processor. Never use a speaker cord. Setting Effects Loop levels 1. After you connect the amp's Send and Return with the signal processor's input and output, set the amp's Send Level and Return Level between 1 and 2.
  • Page 14 16-ohm extension cabinet can be used, too. For the best tone and maximum output, we recommend using any of the RIVERA speaker cabinets loaded with either Celestion Vintage 30's, or our special 10" driver. For the Quiana/Fandango 100, make sure the combined power rating of the speaker system or enclosure is at least 120 Watts.
  • Page 15 GAIN FROM GUITAR The Preamp and output amp sections, as well as all controls, function normally in this setup. Use a shielded cord. Note: Make sure speaker cabinets are connected to both RIVERA amps. Quiana and Fandango 1.0 p 15...
  • Page 16 SPEAKER MUST BE CONNECTED Using a shielded cord, connect the first RIVERA's Line Out to the Effects Loop Return jack on a second RIVERA. Adjusting the Return Level of the second amp sets the relative volume of the second amp. All tone and distortion adjustments are made by the first amp.
  • Page 17 Placing a signal processor in the effects loop EFFECTS LOOP RETURN SEND LEVEL INPUT OUTPUT LEVEL RETURN SEND Z IN Z OUT 250K PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Using shielded cords, connect the Effects Loop Send to the processor's input, and the processor's output to the Effects Loop Return.

  • Page 18: Care And Troubleshooting

    If you don't have a flight case for travel, use the box it came in, or wrap it in something thick, soft, and protective. RIVERA amps are built to take a lot, but why push it? If you treat your amp well, it will treat you (and your guitar's tone) well.
  • Page 19 Clean your amp once in a while You can use a damp but not wet cloth, or one moistened in a weak solution of dishwashing detergent and water to wipe off grime, dried Pepsi, Beer, and whatever else accumulates on the vinyl covering. If you use Gaffers or Duct Tape to hold Picks on the surface of the Quiana/Fandango and you need to remove the adhesive, use a small amount of Rubbing Alcohol on a soft cloth, then wipe off the residual with a soap/water solution.
  • Page 20 3. After 25 minutes, turn it on, and if it shuts down again, refer the amp to qualified service personnel. Note: On SEMKO 230/250-volt models, there are two additional T 1.6A (250-volt Slo- Blo type, 5mm x 20mm) fuses and one T 10A (250-volt Slo-Blo type, 5mm x 20mm) fuse located internally.

  • Page 21: Preamp Tube First Aid

    Location Type 12AX7A 12AX7A 12AX7A 12AX7A 12AX7A 6L6GC(Quiana), EL-34 (Fandango) 6L6GC(Quiana), EL-34 (Fandango) V8 (100W Models) 6L6GC(Quiana), EL-34 (Fandango) V9 (100W Models) 6L6GC(Quiana), EL-34 (Fandango) Here's a brief description of what each tube does: V1 Input buffer and tone control driver for Channel 2, and also the first Preamp stage of Channel 1.

  • Page 22: Power Amp Tube First Aid

    Turn off the amp, and allow the tubes to cool. Now pull out the troublesome tube and replace it with one of the same value (that is, if you're pulling out a 12AX7, replace it with a 12AX7). Make sure that the tube is oriented correctly when pulling it out or putting it back in. If you look at the end of the tube and the socket, you'll notice that the nine pins are arranged in an incomplete circle.
  • Page 23 1. Let the power tubes cool. Remember the way the eight pins are arranged, and note that the center hole on the tube socket has a keyway that matches the center post on the tube. 2. Replace one tube. Turn the amp on. If the fuse blows (or the tube glows cherry red, indicating an internal short), you've found the bad tube.

  • Page 24: Channel Switch

    Female sockets Viewed from  amplifier back panel Channel LED +18VDC Channel Switch 5 2 4 Boost Switch / LED Ninja Boost Switch / LED Channel LED Channel Switch +18VDC Ninja Boost Switch / LED Boost Switch / LED Male pins Viewed from  end of cable Quiana and Fandango 1.0 p 24...
  • Page 25 Fandango 112 and Quiana Studio 112 Dimensions and Weight Height: 18" Width: 23-3/4” Depth: 12" Weight: 55 lbs. (Quiana Studio 112), 53 lbs. (Fandango 112) Fandango 100 212 and Quiana 100 212 Dimensions and Weight Height: 19-1/2" Width: 27-1/2" Depth: 12"...
  • Page 26 The warranty period commences on the date of purchase by the original user. Performance under this warranty must be obtained at one of the following: a RIVERA Authorized Service Station, by returning the unit to the RIVERA factory with prior authorization, or (in countries outside of the United States) by a representative RIVERA distributor.
  • Page 27 This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights that vary from state to state. © 2002 Rivera Research & Development. All rights reserved. Quiana and Fandango 1.0 p 27...

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