Epiphone PR4-E User manual

O N E R S M A N U A L
The Epiphone Company • A Part o Gibson Brands
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Epiphone Studio
Acoustic 15C
Amplifier with Chorus
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Care Of Your
Instrument
We recommend that you always keep your
instrument in a case when transporting or storing
it. This reduces the possibility o damage due to
nicks and jams, and sudden changes in climate or
atmosphere.
Carry the case with the lid towards your body.
In the event that you have not properly astened
the latches and the case opens, the lid will all
against your leg and prevent the instrument rom
alling on the ground. Never put your instrument
in the trunk o your car or place anything on top
o it.
Perspiration can damage the inish o your
instrument so always wipe down your guitar a ter
playing or be ore storing with a clean so t cloth.
Polishing it with some high gloss guitar polish or a
good quality carnauba wax polish will prolong the
durability o the inish.
Tuning Your Instrument
The above chart shows how di erent instru-
ments are tuned. The irst string, or this purpose,
is considered to be the smallest diameter. Tune
the two outside strings irst, then tune towards
the center. This equalizes the pressure on the
bridge and allows rapid tuning.
Many individuals have their own method o
tuning their instrument. We recommend the
ollowing method. An Epiphone guitar is tuned to
A-440; utilizing a tuning ork, electronic tuner or
pitch pipe.
All tuners work alike: a microphone or other
sensor “listens” to your guitar. When you play a
string, the tuner analyzes the pitch and shows
whether it’s lat (too low), sharp (too high), or on
pitch. I needed, you rotate the guitar’s machine
head as appropriate to correct the pitch.
Bass
th 3rd 2nd 1st
E A D G
Guitar
6th 5th th 3rd 2nd 1st
E A D G B E
Follow these tips for more accurate tuning.
• Strings retain correct pitch longer i you tune up
to pitch. I a string is sharp, tune it somewhat lat,
then tune it up to pitch.
• Old strings are hard to keep in tune. Keep resh
strings on your guitar.
• With a headstock tuner, try clamping in di er-
ent places. Some parts o the headstock may give
more consistent readings.
• Tuning strings below standard pitch decreases
tension, so they’re easier to play. Example: I you ret
a string’s irst ret and tune to that re erence
instead o the open string, the tuning will be a semi-
tone lat. However, don’t tune down too ar - with
insu icient tension, the strings might buzz against
the rets as you play.
• A ter tuning your guitar, check the string
pitches again. You may need to tune a couple times
be ore the tuning “settles in.”
Changing Strings
Changing strings becomes easier with experi-
ence. I you have di iculty, your Authorized
Epiphone Dealer can give you tips on how to
change strings.
A string winder can help you turn the tuning
heads aster than turning them by hand.
Note that a string’s end is sharp and
can puncture your skin—be careful.
Here are some tips on how to change
strings.
1. To help maintain consistent neck tension,
replace strings one at a time and tune each
be ore proceeding to the next string.
2. Tune down the string you’re replacing so it’s
loose enough to remove (a string winder
speeds up this process).
3. The bridge end is always strung irst.
Consult your string package to be sure you’re
choosing the correct string.
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. The bridge end
with pins is
strung as
shown at right.
Once strings
are secure in
the bridge, tug
the string end
slightly to
make sure it’s
seated secure-
ly in the bridge.
5. Bring the string rom the bridge to the
corresponding tuner post located on the
headstock.
6. Put string (A) through the hole in the post at
(B) to (C); around the upper side o the post
(D), and under the string (A) at (B), back again
around the string post (D). Now when you
wind the string, it will lock itsel against the
post as shown in the image at above.
Note: The string should run closer to
the inside of the head stock than the
outside.
7. Start tuning the string up to pitch. Again, a
string winder speeds up the process.
8. Proceed to the section on Tuning and tune
the string to pitch. When it’s on pitch, ollow
the same procedure or the remaining strings.
9. When you’ve inished tuning your guitar, use a
wire cutter to trim the string ends to within
about 3/8” o the machine head.
Action Adjustment
Action is the distance that a string must
be depressed be ore it meets the ret. Action
measurements are taken in 64th’s o an inch,
and are calculated rom the top o the 12th ret
to the underside o the string. We set the action
on all instruments at the actory to the optimum
playability setting. On occasion, lower than stan-
dard settings are desired by the player. Note how-
ever that lower than standard action can o ten
result in “buzz” or “rattle”. This is caused by the
string vibrating against the ret. Buzz or rattle
caused by lower than standard action is not
considered a de ect o the instrument.
For action at the 1st ret, all instruments are
set at the same height. Treble strings are set to
1/64” and the action progresses up to 2/64”
or the bass strings. Be sure that the truss rod is
properly adjusted be ore setting action.
Trussrod Adjustment
All guitar necks are subject to great stress
as a result o string tension, humidity or changes
in climate. Occasionally there are times when
the neck may need adjustment. The truss rod is
adjustable at the headstock, using an Allen
wrench or an adjustment wrench.
NOTE: This adjustment sh uld be
perf rmed peri dically and nly by qualified
repair pers nnel. Over adjustment can result
in damage t the instrument.
NOTE: All Epiph ne guitars use A-440 f r
standard pitch. Play the harm nic at the 12th
fret, c mpare it t the fretted n te at the
12th fret, these n tes sh uld read the same
n the tuner.
* (Adjusting the int nati n and string
height will affect the playability f y ur
guitar. If y u are unsure f any f the ab ve
perati ns please take y ur guitar t an
Auth rized Epiph ne Dealer r experienced
guitar technician.)
Preamp Controls
(V lume, EQ - Bass, Middle, Treble, Phase,
L w Battery Indicat r)
The PR-4E’s piezo pickup system is located
under the saddle. The guitar’s built-in electronics
are mounted on the upper bout o the guitar and
eature easy-to-use boost and cut controls or
Treble, Middle, and
Bass. There is also a
Volume control along
with a Phase switch
and a low battery light
indicator.The “Phase”
button on the preamp
reverses the polarity
o the output signal to
help reduce eedback.
A 9-volt battery com-
partment is located
above the EQ controls
allowing or quick
changes o the battery
during a show.
A M P S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Output Power 15 atts
Headphone Jack 1/4”
Speaker 6.5” - 8 ohms
Power Consumption 28 atts
Action at the 12th fret
Treble Side Bass Side
Electric Guitars 4/64 6/64
Acoustic Guitars 5/64 7/64
Bass Guitars 5/64 7/64
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E piphone Ampli iers are the result o years o extensive research and development by some
o the music industry’s inest musicians and engineers. For decades, Epiphone has provided world class
products to musicians everywhere. The Epiphone name stands or quality and this product has been
designed to provide years o lasting musical pleasure.
C O N T R O L P A N E L
CHANNEL 1
1. XLR Input Jack - Connect your microphone using a standard XLR cable to this input.
Connect the other end o the cable to your microphone.
2. V lume - Adjusts the overall level or volume o the microphone.
CHANNEL 2
3. Input Jack - Connect your guitar using a standard 1/4” instrument cable to this input.
Connect the other end o the cable to your guitar.
4. V lume - Adjusts the overall level or volume o the guitar.
EQUALIZER
5. Bass - Controls the boost and cut o the low requencies. The bass control will
make the sound darker.
6. Middle - Controls the boost and cut o the mid-range requencies.
7. Treble - Controls the boost and cut o the upper requencies. The treble control will make the
sound brighter.
8. Ch rus - Turns the chorus e ect on or o .
9. Ch rus Speed - This controls the ripple speed o the chorus e ect.
BACK
10. P wer Switch - Turns the AC Power on and o .
11. Headph ne Jack - For connecting headphones with a mini 1/4” stereo plug. Always turn the
Volume control to 0 BEFORE engaging
headphones. When using the headphone
jack, the speaker is disconnected allowing
or private listening.
STUDIO ACOUSTIC 15C
AMPLIFIER O NERS MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk o ire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Objects illed with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.
CAUTION: Your ampli ier is not disconnected rom the mains when the Power Switch is in the OFF posi-
tion. The power cord plug is the designated mains disconnect device. “Mains” is the o icial term or the
electrical power source. Visually inspect the power cord plug or damage be ore each use. Do not use it i it
appears damaged. Keep the power cord plug accessible at all times.
The lightning bolt warns o the risk o shock rom high voltage.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open any areas where this warning is present.
The exclamation point alerts the user to an important operating or maintenance instruction.
Con orms to EU directives.
Con orms to North American standards.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manu acturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampli iers) that produce heat.
9. Do not de eat the sa ety purpose o the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided or your sa ety. I the provided plug does not it
into your outlet, consult an electrician or replacement o the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord rom being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit rom the apparatus.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused or long periods o time.
12. Re er all servicing to quali ied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have allen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
13. No user serviceable parts. Re er all service to an authorized Epiphone Warranty Center.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
NO SOUND - Power Indicator light is OFF
• Check i the Power Switch is ON.
• Make sure AC outlet is active by plugging into another electrical outlet.
• Is the AC cord rom the ampli ier properly plugged in?
NO SOUND - Power Indicator light is ON
• Make sure the Volume control is set past 3.
• All controls should be set above 3.
• Try a di erent instrument cord.
WARNING: To prevent ire or electric shock, DO NOT expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
No user serviceable parts. Re er all repairs to an Authorized Epiphone Warranty Center.
Your Epiphone Ampli ier comes with a Limited 5-Year Warranty. Visit www.epiphone.com or details.
Void where prohibited.
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