Ibanez PENTATONE User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Safety Precautions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
TOP PANEL � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6
REAR PANEL� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
CHANGING THE BATTERY� � � � � � � 7
OPERATION � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8
Specifications of 5-BAND EQ� � � � � 12
Specifications � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13
System Block Diagram� � � � � � � � � � 14

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ENGLISH
Before using this device, be sure to read this manual thoroughly for safe use of
it� After that, keep this manual in a safe place and read it whenever necessary�
Safety Precautions === Be sure to observe the following precautions ===
In order to use this device properly, the contents to be observed are explained,
classified as follows�
■The severities of the injury and damage due to incorrect usage by ignoring the
written contents are explained by the following classified indications�
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury�
Cautions
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in injury or property damage�
■The contents to be observed are explained, being classified by the following
pictograms�
…This pictogram shows a compulsory action, something that you must do�
…
This pictogram shows a prohibition, something that you must not do�
…This pictogram shows a notice, something that you need to be alerted to�

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Warnings
Never disassemble or modify the device
In case of an abnormality such as smoke, burning smell or abnormal
sound,immediately stop using the device�
Immediately unplug the AC adapter from the outlet�
Do not operate with wet hands� <<A short circuit or an electric shock
may occur�>>
Cautions

Be sure to use the specified AC adapter�
<<Using an unspecified AC adapter may cause a fire or an electric
shock�>>
Do not store or use the device in places such as a bath or outdoors where
water splashes�
Also do not use it in places of high humidity, places with a lot of dust, or
at high temperatures�
<<A fire, an electric shock or a failure may occur�>>
Do not store in places of excessive vibrations
<<It may cause a failure�>>

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Cautions
When not in use for a long time, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from
the outlet for safety�
<<A fire may occur�>>
Do not apply excess force, drop nor give strong physical impact
<<A failure or injury may occur�>>
Do not use thinner, alcohol, and the like for cleaning
<<It may cause a failure�>>
= = = = Observe the following instructions with a product that uses a battery = = = =
Warnings
Do not throw a battery into a fire�
<<A burst, heat generation and a fire may occur�>>
Cautions
Mount a battery with its polarities +/- set correctly�
<<It may cause a failure�>>
Remove the battery when not in use for a long time�
<<Liquid leak may cause a failure�>>

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TOP PANEL
DISTORTION PRE BOOST
5-BAND EQ
POST BOOST
BYPASS
NOISE GATE

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REAR PANEL
CHANGING THE BATTERY
Unplug the instrument when not in use
to prolong the battery life� When battery
power is running low, LEDs on the top
panel gets dim or does not light� Replace
the battery�

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OPERATION
PRE BOOST
1 On/off switch
Turns the PRE BOOST function on/off�
2 Indicator
Red LED lights when the PRE BOOST is turned on�
3 PRE BOOST
Controls the boost level�
When turning this knob all the way to the left, no sound outputs�
DISTORTION
4 BRIGHT
Boosts the high frequencies�
5 LEVEL
Controls the overall output volume�
6 TREBLE
Controls the high frequency level�
7 BASS
Controls the bass frequency level�
8 GAIN
Controls the amount of distortion�

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5-BAND EQ
9 On/off switch
Turns the 5-BAND EQ function on/off� When the 5-BAND EQ is turned on,
blue LEDs on the slider light up�
10 Frequency
Selects the center frequency of each band to be boosted or cut� Regarding
the frequency range of each band, refer to the specification table�
11 Slider
Controls the amount of boost or cut that applied to each frequency band�
Each slider provides boost or cut up to ±10dB�
POST BOOST
12 On/off switch
Turns the POST BOOST function on/off�
13 Indicator
Red LED lights when the POST BOOST is turned on�
14 POST BOOST
Controls the boost level, which is adjustable between 0-11dB�

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NOISE GATE
15 On/off switch
Turns the NOISE GATE function on/off�
16 Indicator red
Red LED lights when the NOISE GATE is turned on�
17 Indicator green
Green LED will light up when the gate is working�
18 GATE
Controls the threshold level that engages the mute circuitry�
This sets the limit for when the gate will take effect and start to decrease
or mute the signal� Turning the knob clockwise, increases the threshold
which means the signal will be muted faster�
BYPASS
19 On/off switch
True bypass switch turns the PENTATONE PREAMP on/off�
20 Indicator
Red LED lights when the PENTATONE PREAMP is turned on�