BBE OPTO STOMP User manual

OPTO STOMP User Manual

INSTALLATION
Water and Moisture - Do not install the appliance near water:
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
Heat - Do not install the appliance near sources of heat such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances that
produce heat.
VentIlation - Situate the product so its location or position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, you should
not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that
might block the vent openings, or placed in a built-in installa-
tion, such as a bookcase or cabinet thatmight impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting - If your appliance can be mounted
to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended.
Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injuryto a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
USE
Power Source - Connect the appliance to a power supply only
of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked
on the appliance.
Power-Cord Protection - Route the power cord so that it is not
likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects placed on
it, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the
point where the cord exits from the appliance.
Grounding or Polarization - Do not defeat the grounding or
polarization feature of the AC power cord. If your AC receptacle
will not accept the power cord plug, contact your electrician to
install a proper AC receptacle.
When not in use - Unplug the power cord of the appliance
from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull
the plug out by the cord.
AC Receptacle - Check to make sure that the AC receptacle
holds the power cord plug firmly and securely. If the power cord
plug is loose, contact your electrician to replace the defective
and unsafe AC
Foreign Objects - Be careful that foreign objects and liquids do
not enter the enclosure through openings.
Cleaning - unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
SERVICE
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and consult qualified
service personnel when:
•the power cord or the plug has been damaged.
•asolid object or liquid has fallen into the cabinet.
•the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture.
•the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
amarked change in performance.
•the appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Do not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described
in the operating instructions. For all other servicing, refer to
qualified service personnel only.
For your protection, please read these
safety instructions completely before oper-
ating the appliance, and keep this manual
for future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance and
described in the operating instructions
supplied with the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Product Features …………………………………………………1
Controls and Connections………………………………………2
Battery Replacement ……………………………………………3
Service ………………………………………………………………4
Maintenance ………………………………………………………4
Warranty ……………………………………………………………5
Specifications ………………………………………………………6
CONTENTS
Congratulations on your purchase of the BBE Opto
Stomp Guitar Pedal!
With the introduction of the Opto Stomp, we arenow
able to offer a state-of-the-artoptical compressor in
an extremely high quality and ruggedly built guitar
pedal.
BBE OPTO STOMP FEATURES:
•Distinctively musical, warm, soft with a rich
character.
•True hardwire bypass.
•-15dB input pad.
•LED indicates amount of compression.
IMPORTANT
Before you begin, please check the contents within this
box to insure that included are:
1. The BBE Opto Stomp Guitar Pedal.
2. The BBE Opto Stomp Guitar Pedal User’sManual.
3. 9VDC External Power Supply.
4. 9V Battery.
If any of these items are found to be damaged or miss-
ing, immediately contact the BBE dealer from whom the
unit was purchased.
This manual will help you to effectively utilize the
BBE Opto Stomp Guitar Pedal. Reviewing the infor-
mation contained in this manual will answer most of
the common questions that our service department
receives. If you still have questions, please feel free to
call 800-233-8346.
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VOLUME CONTROL
Adjusts the output level.
LED
Indicates when compression
is occurring.
IN/OUT
FOOTSWITCH
Engages the Opto Stomp.
1/4” OUTPUT
The 1/4” output is designed
for running instrument
cables directly into the next
instrument level input of
your signal chain.
1/4” INPUT
Plug in your guitar,
bass or the previ-
ous instrument
level output of
your signal chain.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
2
DC POWER INLET
Accepts any standard
9VDC power supply.
COMP CONTROL
Increases the amount of
compression.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Pull the latch to the left with
thumbnail to release the hinged
battery compartment cover.
Carefully unplug batterywithout
straining cables. Replace with
fresh batteryin reverse order.
Use a standard 9Volt battery.
Batterylife is about 50 hours.
Unplugging the input to the Opto
Stomp will turn the unit off and
conserve battery life.
POWER SUPPLY
CONNECTOR
Connect the 9VDC
power supply here.
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We recommend that if at all possible, a BBE Opto Stomp
which requires service be sent to our facility in Huntington
Beach, California. We request that a “RETURN AUTHO-
RIZATION” be issued by the dealer from whom you pur-
chased the unit. If this is not possible, call BBE Sound, Inc.
directly at [phone], extension 116 to obtain a
“RETURN AUTHORIZATION”. Include a copy of the bill of
sale with the unit when it is shipped to BBE Sound, Inc. so
that the service can be expedited.
As the repair turnaround time is minimal, we request that
the unit be sent to BBE Sound, Inc. We also need to add
reliability data to our files so that future revision may be
undertaken, if necessary, to improve the product. If unit
has been purchased outside the US, please contact your
national distributor.
SERVICE
Maintenance of the BBE Opto Stomp is limited to proper
cleaning of the unit with mild household cleaner such as
Formula 409™ or Windex™.
There are no user replaceable parts and the unit should not
be opened for any reason unless you are a qualified tech-
nician. Calibration should be performed if parts are
replaced or if a performance check-out indicates a problem
with calibration. Long term use has shown that over the
life of this unit there is little or no drift of the components
in the BBE Opto Stomp which would cause a change in
calibration.
MAINTENANCE
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Warranty registration of the unit to BBE Sound, Inc. is not
necessary. It is strongly recommended that you retain a
copy of the bill of sale for future reference.
IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END
USER TO PROVIDE THE BILL OF SALE OR OTHER
MEANS OF PROOF OF PURCHASE TO VALIDATE
THE WARRANTY IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS
REQUESTED.
The BBE Opto Stomp is warranted against defects in mate-
rial and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from
date of purchase from BBE Sound Inc. or from an author-
ized dealer. During this period, we will repair units free of
charge providing that they are shipped prepaid to:
BBE Sound, Inc.,
5381 Production Drive,
Huntington Beach, CA 92649.
We will pay return UPS shipping charges within the
USA. All charges related to non-UPS shipping, including
customs clearance, will be billed. The warranty will be
honored for the longer of either 90 days from the date
of any service or the remainder of the original 5 Year
factorywarranty.
This warranty will be consider null and void by BBE Sound,
Inc. if any of the following is found:
1. The equipment has been physically damaged.
2. The equipment shows signs of abuse.
3. The equipment has been electrically damaged by
improper connection or attempted repair by the
customer or a third party.
4. The equipment has been modified without
authorization.
5. The bill of sales indicates that the purchase date of
the equipment is not within the warranty period.
All non-warranty repairs are warranted for a period of 90
days from the date of service.
BBE Sound, Inc. is NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Should the unit fail to operate for any reason,
our sole obligation is to repair it as described above.
DO NOT RETURN ANY PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE
ADDRESS WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS AND AUTHO-
RIZATION ISSUED BY THE ABOVE LOCATION.
WARRANTY
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Frequency Response: ……………………………………………………20Hz ~ 20kHz (+/- 1dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio: …………………………………………………101dB
THD: ……………………………………………………………………0.01% @ 1kHz
Noise: ……………………………………………………………………-94dBu
Input Impedance:
Instrument ……………………………………………………1 MEG Ohm
Output Impedance:
Instrument ……………………………………………………1 kOhms
*0dBu = 0.775Vrms
Power Requirements:
Battery: …………………………………………………………9VDC
BatteryLife: ……………………………………………………50 hours
Dimensions: …………………...... ……………………………………3.7
" (W) x 4.7 " (D) x 1.8 " (H)
Shipping Weight: ………………………………………………………3.3 lbs.
Note: Due to continuing product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
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5381 Production Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-897-6766 • FAX [phone]
www.bbesound.com
covered by U.S. Patent 4,482,866 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
BBE is the registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. rev. 1 1/05