Delano The Xtender D series User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Index
Pickup mounting .............................................. 05
Shielded 1-conductor cable wiring .................... 06
2-conductor cable wiring................................... 07
4-conductor cable wiring.................................. 08
The Hybrid series installation ............................ 11
Sonar series electronics installation ................. 15
Sonar series electronics switching ................... 18
Marking of conformity........................................ 19
Contact information ......................................... 20
REV. 02 - 11/2011

Dear Customer,
We are pleased that you have selected one of our products, and are shure
it is the right decision if you value uncompromising sonic performance of
your instrument. Delano products combine highest quality materials with
an experience in building pickups and electronic circuits for musical
instruments of over 30 years. As a result you receive a fine piece of
craftmanship containing oustanding features and modern improvements
developed and manufactured by our small team of experts. As an owner
of a Delano product you can be self-assured in the knowledge that you
have the finest available.
This small brochure contains all required information for the installation
of the enclosed Delano product, so please read the following instructions
carefully. If you need more information please contact your authorized
Delano dealer or get in touch with us directly.
Delano Pickup Systems, November 2011
Reinhard Jedamzik

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Your notes:

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pickup systems
Pickup mounting
for DELANO PC series pickups and DELANO The Xtender D series pickups
Mounting of Delano two-section pickups
4-string bass: Every section is centered under the outer 2 strings.
- section a) is centered under the E-A strings
- section b) is centered under the D-G strings
5-string bass: Every section is centered under the outer 3 strings.
- section a) is centered under the B-E-A strings
- section b) is centered under the A-D-G strings
a)
b)
a)
b)

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passive operation:
2 pickups (vol./vol./tone)
gndgnd
47nF
black
to neck pickup
shield
black
to bridge pickup
shield
gndgnd
vol. (250k) vol. (250k)tone (250k)jack
out
passive operation:
2 pickups (vol./balance/tone)
gnd
47nF
gndgnd
out
black
to neck pickup
shield
shield
to bridge pickup
black
gnd
gnd
soldering
panel
frontview
1) 1)
vol. (250k) balancetone (250k)jack
passive operation:
1 pickup (vol./tone)
gnd
47nF
black
to pickup
shield
gndgnd
out
vol. (250k)tone (250k)jack
active operation:
black (hot)
shield (gnd)
to active circuit
(volume or balance pot.)
shielded 1-conductor cable wiring
for DELANO shielded 1-conductor wired pickups
The colors of DELANO wires are: black = hot, shielding = gnd

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2 pickups (volume/volume/tone)
2 pickups (volume/balance/tone)
gnd
47nF
white
to pickup
black
gndgnd
out
vol. (250k)tone (250k)jack
gnd
47nF
gndgnd
out
white
to neck pickup
black
black
to bridge pickup
white
gnd
gnd
soldering
panel
frontview
1) 1)
vol. (250k) balancetone (250k)jack
gndgnd
47nF
white
to neck pickup
black
white
to bridge pickup
black
gndgnd
vol. (250k) vol. (250k)tone (250k)jack
out
1 pickup (volume/tone)
pickup systems
2-conductor cable wiring
for DELANO 2-conductor wired vintage pickups in passive operation
The colors of DELANO wires are: white = hot, black = gnd

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4-conductor cable wiring
for DELANO 4-conductor wired pickups
The colors of DELANO wires are: white, green, brown, yellow, ground (gnd)
(These diagrams do NOT provide “TheHybrid” pickup installation)
gnd
brown
yellow
white
vol./balance
green
vol./balance
gnd
yellow
white
brown
green
series / single coil*
mini toggle switch (on/on)
series / single coil / parallel*
mini toggle switch (on/on/on)
series:
green = hot out
brown = gnd
white, yellow (connect)
single coil:
green = hot out
white, brown, yellow = gnd
series:
green = hot out
brown = gnd
white, yellow (connect)
parallel:
white, green = hot out
brown, yellow = gnd
single coil:
green = hot out
white, brown, yellow = gnd
brown
yellow
white
green
gnd
vol./balance
or:
*) This diagram causes series/P-bass® type (cross coils in series) switching with SBC HE/S-4 type pickups.
*) This diagram causes series/P-bass® type (cross coils in series)/parallel switching with SBC HE/S-4 type pickups.

*) This diagram causes P-bass® type (cross coils in series)/series/reversed P-bass® type (cross coils in series)
switching with SBC HE/S-4 type pickups.
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pickup systems
4-conductor cable wiring
for DELANO 4-conductor wired pickups
The colors of DELANO wires are: white, green, brown, yellow, ground (gnd)
(These diagrams do NOT provide “TheHybrid” pickup installation)
single coil (rear coil) / series / single coil (front coil)*
mini toggle switch (on/on/on)
single coil (front):
white = hot out
brown = gnd
green, yellow (connect)
series:
green = hot out
brown = gnd
white, yellow (connect)
single coil (rear):
green = hot out
white, brown, yellow = gnd
vol./balance
white
green
brown
gnd
yellow
single coil (rear coil) / parallel / single coil (front coil)*
mini toggle switch (on/on/on)
single coil (front):
white = hot out
green, brown, yellow = gnd
parallel:
white, green = hot out
brown, yellow = gnd
single coil (rear):
green = hot out
white, brown, yellow = gnd
yellow
brown
gnd
vol./balance
white
green
vol./balance
white
green
yellow
brown
gnd
or:
*) This diagram causes P-bass® type (cross coils in series)/parallel/reversed P-bass® type (cross coils in series)
switching with SBC HE/S-4 type pickups.

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Part 1: J-Bass™
Single coil bridge pickup with the immortal characteristics of early 60’s pickups.
AlNiCo 5 magnet coil body made of vulcanized fiber and gauge 42 wire.
Part 2: Sting Ray™ Humbucker
Low resistance neck coil with 9.5 millimeter AlNiCo 5 magnets. Authentic sound guaranteed
in this setting too, thanks to the special engineered bridge J-coil: the second MM™-coil is
integrated inside.
Switching concept:
The integrated switch manager lets you get both of these great classic sounds at the touch
of a toggle, each one reconstructed exactly in its original form with all its strengths and
nuances of character: Passive function in single-coil mode, active function with the DELANO
BED 2- or 3-band EQ activated in Humbucker mode. The internal switching of the pickup is
lightning fast, too!
For maximum sound authenticity we recommend the custom neck version of our J™-single
coil JC4AL/H or JC5AL/H for the neck position. With both pickups switched on, this
JJ-arrangement typically produces a noise-free output.
No trouble with treble:
The ’Hybrid’ set includes a specially designed treble pot that works as a typical passive tone
control for the J™-sounds in the passive mode and doubles as the active treble EQ in the
Sting Ray™ setting. The neutral setting is located conveniently in the middle position; when
switching, it’s easy to get the basic settings you need.
Additional features:
In the humbucking mode – we call it ’Ray’ mode – you’re able to combine the hybrid pickup
with the neck pickup, too. This is an additional feature. But take note, that use of the neckside
single coil pickup typically causes hum, if driven with the active electronis. To achive an
authentic ’Ray’ sound, you should turn the balance knob fully backwards – and so your bass
is hum-free.
pickup systems
THE HYBRID SERIESDELANO
©
An uncompromising pickup that combines in one single construction
the two most legendary sounds in bass history!

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green
yellow
white
brown
gnd
mini toggle switch (on/on)
single coilhumbucker
+9V
outin
33nF
cut 250 K (A)
50 K (B)
treble
volume 250 K
out
active electronics (EQ)
battery minus (-)
gnd
gnd
gnd
gnd
treble
bass
mid
(opt.)
out
neck pickup (hot)
volume 250 K gnd
out
gnd
“The Hybrid” Series wiring
for 2 pickups, & 2 volume pots

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green
yellow
white
brown
gnd
mini toggle switch (on/on)
single coilhumbucker
+9V
outin
33nF
cut 250 K (A)
50 K (B)
treble
neck pickup
volume 250 K
balance
out
active electronics (EQ)
battery minus (-)
gnd
gnd
gnd
gnd
gnd
treble
bass
mid
(opt.)
out
gnd
pickup systems
“The Hybrid” Series wiring
for 2 pickups, balance- & volume pot

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green
yellow
white
brown
gnd
mini toggle switch (on/on)
single coilhumbucker
+9V
outin
33nF
cut 250 K (A)
50 K (B)
treble
volume 250 K
out
active electronics (EQ)
battery minus (-)
gnd
gnd
gnd
gnd
treble
bass
mid
(opt.)
out
gnd
“The Hybrid” Series wiring
for 1 pickup, & volume pot

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As an integral part of any active bass guitar, an active EQ has to fulfill countless
requirements regarding strength and clarity in tone, power consumption and installation.
To meet this challenge perfectly, the time has come for a new onboard preamp: Sonar.
This smart powerhouse delivers the real thing: rocksteady bottom, cutting midrange
and naturally brilliant high end. Whether adapting its tone to match the surrounding
acoustics, enhancing versatility or increasing your musical expression, this preamp
always feels like a natural extension, preserving all the benefits of passive operation:
uncoloured, true and focused sound. Comparing the flat-set sound to bypassed full
passive action you´ll detect no difference. Matchless. And with its perfectly matched
band-pass filters and separated amplifier stages, adjustments stay predictable at any
time without overpowering tone.
The Delano Sonar onboard preamp is housed in a sealed slim-box, which provides easy,
space-saving installation and secure insulation to other electrical components. Its
minimal power consumption lets you forget where your battery-box is - make a guess?
Availability:
SONAR 2 / 2-Band
SONAR 3 / 3-Band
SONAR 3 MS / 3-Band
SONAR 3 MS/E / 3-Band
pickup systems
SONAR SERIESDELANO
©
Scaling new heights in perfecting the tonal capabilities of magnetic pickups,
the Delano Sonar bass preamp series is designed for just one purpose:
Making a good tone even better.

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blue XYZ grey XYZ green XYZ blue XYZ grey XYZ green XYZ blue XYZ grey XYZ green XYZ
active electronics (EQ)
in (green) out (yellow) +9V (red) gnd (black)
jack gnd
out
treble mid bass
gnd treble
gnd mid
(3band
only)
gnd bass
gnd
out
gnd
gnd
bridge pickup
volume
(push-pull)
balance
hot
—+
battery
(9V)
hot
hot
neck pickup
active electronics wiring
for SONAR 2 & 3 band EQ
We highly recommend a proper grounding and shielding of the electronics compartment with DELANO copper foil.

blue XYZ grey XYZ green XYZ blue XYZ grey XYZ green XYZ blue XYZ grey XYZ green XYZ
active electronics (EQ)
in (green) out (yellow) +9V (red) gnd (black)
jack gnd
out
treble mid bass
treble
(with 250 K highcut
on upper level)
gnd mid
(3band
only)
gnd bass
gnd
out
gnd
gnd
bridge pickup
volume
(push-pull)
balance
hot
—+
battery
(9V)
hot
hot
neck pickup
gnd
33nF
PLEASE NOTE:
This active/passive treble pot comes NOT standard
with the SONAR preamp. Please order separate!
!
active/passive treble pot
active electronics wiring
for SONAR 2 & 3 band EQ with passive highcut
We highly recommend a proper grounding and shielding of the electronics compartment with DELANO copper foil.
pickup systems
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500 Hz
800 Hz
300 Hz
SONAR 3 MS/E
Select mid frequencies with three-position toggle switch as follows:
1 2 34 5 6
ON
800 Hz
123 4 56
ON
500 Hz
12 3 45 6
ON
300 Hz
Select mid frequencies onboard as follows:
SONAR 3 MS
pickup systems
active electronics switching
for SONAR 3 MS & SONAR 3 MS/E EQs
The SONAR 3 MS and 3 MS/E 3band EQs offer the great advantage of selecting different mid frequencies.
SONAR 3 MS = mid selection onboard, SONAR 3 MS/E = mid selection with three-position toggle switch
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to a special local authority waste collector differentiated waste collection center. The
avoidance and recycling of waste products saves materials, as does the purposeful
economical handling of raw materials.
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DELANO Pickup Systems
Reinhard Jedamzik
Surmannskamp 7 · 45661 Recklinghausen · Germany
phone:++49-(0)2361-653215 · fax:++49-(0)2361-183473
www.delano-pickups.com