Joemeek gbQ User manual

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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. Do not expose to drips
or splashes. Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not install this
apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar
unit. Install only in racks designed for the purpose and in
accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of 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 for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments and accessories specified by the
_ manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified 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 fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Apparatus designed with Class-I construction must be
connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection (the third grounding prong).
16. This apparatus may be equipped with a single-pole, rocker-
style AC mains power switch. If so this switch is located on the
front panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.
17. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the
technical specification of the product without prior notice.
Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO WATER, RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTE — This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B
(whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations
of the Canadian Department of Communications.
.
ATTENTION — Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de
bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas)
prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a commercial/residential
installation respectively. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. There
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television equipment reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by any
combination of the following measures: (1) Relocate or
reorient the receiving antenna (2) Increase the separation
between the equipment and the receiver (3) Plug the
equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected (4) Consult your dealer or
experienced radio/television technician for additional
assistance.
CAUTION — Changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please
record the model number and serial number and retain them for your
records.
Model number
Serial number
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Important Safety Information

JOEMEEK – the legend grows
About the Designer
The latest generation of Joemeek audio processors represents a
quantum leap in the history of the Joemeek legend. Long regarded for
its "Big Sound", the original Joemeek gear was both revered and
reviled for its somewhat "quirky" nature. Now we have taken the best
of what made the Joemeek products sound great, refined it, distilled it,
added to it and repackaged it.
Properly and robustly engineered for predictable, controllable
performance, the new range retains the famous Joemeek sound, with
its wide, flat frequency response extending from subsonic to
ultrasonic. It also uses genuinely low noise circuitry, with lots of
headroom (immunity to overload). Accurate calibration and clear
panel labeling, give you complete confidence in what's going on.
While some equipment pays lip-service to quality and "professional
rules" but fails to deliver, the new generation of Joemeek products is
founded on good solid electronic and audio engineering, and easily
withstands direct comparison with the very best names in pro audio.
The Joemeek range provides everything you need to get your
performance across, whether playing live or recording.
The latest generation of Joemeek products has been designed by
renowned audio electronics consultant Allan Bradford. With his
background in physics and 30 years experience with the design of
instruments, mixers, processors and amplifiers, Allan's unique range
of expertise ensures that Joemeek remains at the forefront of music
technology.
Controls at a glance ......................................................8 & 9
Overview
Preamplifier ........................................................................10
Distortion Generator ...........................................................10
Meequalizer ........................................................................11
Output .............................................................................12
Connections .......................................................................12
Using the gbQ
Getting connected ..............................................................13
Power Supply .....................................................................13
Using the Preamp ...............................................................13
Using the Distortion
Generator ...........................................................................14
Using the Meequalizer ........................................................14
Troubleshooting ...............................................................15
Technical Specification ....................................................15
Contents
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GUITAR AMP INPUT – sets the gain of the preamplifier, to match the guitar to the guitar amplifier.
ODD – add . SOFT – changes hard clipping to soft clipping.
STRUCTURE – changes the phase of all added harmonics, relative to the original signal.
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POST EQ – places the entire Distortion Generator section after the Meequalizer
s dissonant harmonics and sustain
EVEN s sonant harmonics.
TUNE sets the frequency above which harmonic enrichment is applied.
Q adds a resonant peak at the frequency set by the TUNE control.
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MEEQUALIZER – three band, parametric, peaking tone controls.
OUTPUT – sets the volume of the distorted and Meequalized signal.
DISTORT & MEEQUALIZE FOOTSWITCHES – turn individual sections on and off. LEDs light when active. BYPASS FOOTSWITCH – turns
everything on and off except for 'INPUT' level. Red LED lights when Bypass is active.
DI OUTPUT – balanced feed to mixing desk. Screwdriver adjustment sets volume. Ground-Lift switch can be used to avoid mains hum.
PHONES – drives most high impedance headphones for practice.
SEND & RETURN – used to connect another effects pedal, to that the gbQ's BYPASS footswitch can turn it on and off.
POWER – use supplied
12Vac adaptor, or any
third-party guitar effects
power supply in the range
9V - 18V, ac or dc.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
CONNECT TO MAINS
VOLTAGE!!!
gbQ at a Glance
MEEQUALIZE BYPASSDISTORT
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OUTPUTSTRUCTURE
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GUITAR
Q
PHONESPOWER RETURN SEND
USE ONLY CORRECT
POWER SUPPLY:
9V - 18V ac/dc NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
DESIGNED IN THE UK FOR PMI AUDIO.
MADE IN CHINA.
EN55103
Q
gbQ
Guitar/Bass Processor
www.joemeek.com
LEVEL
GROUND
LIFT
DI OUTPUT

The 'ODD' harmonics control provides fairly conventional "clipping"
overdrive, only with a contoured frequency response, so that harmonics
are produced consistently over the whole range of the instrument. Clipping
an audio signal generates overtones at 3, 5, 7... times the frequency of the
fundamental note, hence: "odd" order (dissonant) harmonics. The 'SOFT'
button reduces the harshness of the effect (which can also be modified
extensively by both the 'Structure' control and the Meequalizer). Either way
the 'Odd' section of the Distortion Generator will add sustain to the guitar.
The 'EVEN' harmonics control adds musically sonant harmonics at octave
intervals above the fundamental note, which is the equivalent of "tube"
distortion. However to do this over the whole range of the instrument can
just sound horrible! This is why we have a 'TUNE' control, to set the range
of frequencies affected. Turn it clockwise to process only higher notes.
Turning up the ‘Q’ control emphasizes a narrow range of frequencies
around that set by the ‘TUNE’ control, which concentrates processing on a
particular band. Using the ‘TUNE’ and ‘Q’ controls together allows the gbQ
to bring out a particular part of the guitar's overall sound.
Note that the 'Even' section of the Distortion Generator is independent of
signal level and so does not add sustain to the guitar.
'STRUCTURE' alters the phase relationship between the original signal
and the generated harmonics. When the knob is swept it sounds like
"phasing" but in the gbQ, think of it as a different kind of tone control.
Normally the Distortion Generator comes before the Meequalizer, which
allows tone control of the distorted sound. Pressing the 'POST EQ' switch
places the Distortion Generator after the Meequalizer, allowing the EQ
section to boost or cut those frequencies which will be distorted. This is
useful for example, when some strings are louder than others.
The footswitch turns the Distortion Generator on and off (yellow LED lights
when active).
This is the all-important front end to the gbQ. Its job is to accept any type of
instrument and make it loud enough. It has a very high input impedance,
making it suitable for all types of guitar pick-up, including piezo (crystal)
acoustic pick-ups.
There is just one control, 'INPUT', which covers a range of amplification
from 0dB (unity) to 20dB. This accommodates the wide variation in levels
that come from different kinds of guitars and acts as a level matcher
between guitar and guitar amplifier.
It is active whether or not the Distortion Generator or EQ is turned on, so
that the gbQ always sends the correct guitar volume to the power amplifier.
The preamp is an extremely high quality, low noise, Class-A design that will
be appreciated by audiophile musicians and engineers.
Distortion Generator
Preamp
Meequalizer
The gbQ “Meequalizer” is a highly effective, versatile and musically
rewarding three-band equalizer, or tone control system. It may help to think
of it as being like a graphic equalizer, only instead of lots of fixed frequency
bands, you have three that can be moved to cover any given frequency
band. Each stage allows boost or cut of up to 15dB around the frequency in
question.
The “EQ” footswitch turns the equalizer on and off (green LED lights when
active).
The LF or bass band can be tuned or “swept” anywhere between 40Hz and
350Hz. Cutting can be used to reduce unwanted LF noise, such as hum or
rumble. Boosting can bring out the warmth and body of bass lines.
The Mid band can be tuned or “swept” anywhere between 150Hz and
2.5kHz. Cutting the Mid band can reduce annoying resonances. Boosting
can bring out the body and warmth of a guitar, or the harmonics of bass
guitars.
The HF or treble section can be tuned or “swept” anywhere between
500Hz and 7kHz. Boosting the HF band gives a sense of “air” or “sparkle”
to instruments. Alternatively with bass guitars, cutting this band will reduce
HF noise such as hiss and crackle. Higher setting are very effective at
reducing harshness, or indeed creating it, for example by boosting the
harmonics of electric guitars.
The Meequalizer is normally after the Distortion Generator and before the
Insert Point. Pressing the 'POST EQ' switch however, places the
Meequalizer before the Distortion Generator.
Technical stuff
Each section of the Meequalizer has a peaking or “bell” shaped frequency
response, which will be found to be musically more satisfying than
conventional “shelving” equalizers. The use of bell curves at LF and HF
also avoids boosting subsonics and ultrasonics which can have adverse
effects on other studio equipment, such as recorders, monitor amplifiers
and speakers. The “Q” value of the peaking filters is 0.9 (or 1.6 octaves).
Zero phase distortion ensures the best possible audio coherence.
The JOEMEEK gbQ is a professional studio quality processor in compact
pedal format. It takes an instrument such as an electric guitar or bass
guitar, amplifies it, creates harmonic distortion and adds sustain as
required. give the gloss
of a professional studio production to all your performances. It is equally at
home both live and in the studio.
Think of the gbQ as five separate items of equipment:
A Preamplifier
A Distortion Generator
An Equalizer
A Direct Inject (DI) Box
A Headphone Amplifier
Simple to use yet extremely powerful, the gbQ will
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Overview
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gbQ Meequalizer response curves:
lLF boost and cut @ 40Hz
lMF boost and cut @ 400Hz
lHF boost and cut @ 7kHz

PHONESPOWER RETURN SEND
USE ONLY CORRECT
POWER SUPPLY:
9V - 18V ac/dc NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
DESIGNED IN THE UK FOR PMI AUDIO.
MADE IN CHINA.
EN55103
Q
gbQ
Guitar/Bass Processor
www.joemeek.com
LEVEL
GROUND
LIFT
DI OUTPUT
OUTPUT (Jack)
Use this connection to feed a guitar amplifier or other effects pedals.
PHONES (Jack)
This output drives most high impedance headphones.
This provides a balanced, line-level feed to a mixing desk. A screwdriver
'LEVEL' control on the back of the gbQ sets the volume, independently of
the GuitarAmp and Headphone outputs.
DI OUTPUT (XLR)
It is wired as follows:
Pin 2: + (hot)
Pin 3: - (cold)
Pin 1: ground
The XLR output is properly balanced, which is to say there is a signal on
both pins. In this way the maximum possible common-mode rejection of
interference, can be achieved at the receiving end.
The ‘OUTPUT’ control
gain right down to nothing, to fade the sound out
completely. It has no effect when 'BYPASS' is on.
Adding distortion and boosting with the Meequalizer generally makes the
guitar louder, so the 'OUTPUT' control is used to restore the original level.
In this way there need be no change in volume between the processed and
unprocessed sound if that is what is required.
sets the volume of the distorted and Meequalized
signal. It goes from unity
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To run the DI Output unbalanced, ground pin 3 of the cable connector. This
boosts the signal on pin 2 by 6dB so that there is no drop in level when
running unbalanced.
If mains hum is apparent when using the gbQ with a PA System, move the
'
This pair of unbalanced jacks on the rear panel allows you to patch other
pieces of equipment into the gbQ, such as a digital delay effects processor.
Connecting other equipment in this way, has the advantage that the gbQ's
overall 'BYPASS' footswitch bypasses the other equipment as well.
GROUND' switch to the 'LIFT' position. In this way the signal ground is
connected by some other circuit within the overall system, thereby
avoiding "hum loops".
When no jack is inserted, the sockets are internally linked, or "normalled",
so that the signal flows uninterrupted.
POWER
The gbQ can be powered either using the supplied 12Vac adaptor, or any
third-party guitar effects power supply in the range 9V - 18V, ac or dc. This
means that the gbQ can be powered from almost any existing pedalboard,
so long as you have a connector that fits the power socket.
Use of other voltages may damage the gbQ and damage so caused will
invalidate the warranty. In particular:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONNECT TO MAINS VOLTAGE!!!
SEND and RETURN (Jacks)
Output
Connections
MIXER
DIGITAL DELAY
Using the gbQ
GETTING CONNECTED
The figure shows the gbQ being used in a typical setup:
The SEND & RETURN are being used to divert the sound through an
external delay processor. The delay is then switched off when the gbQ's
'BYPASS' footswitch is pressed. The DI Output provides a separate feed to
the PA System.
GUITAR
AMP
POWER SUPPLY
Connect the Power Supply to the 'POWER' connector on the rear panel
and switch on the mains supply. NB: Use only the 12Vac mains adaptor
supplied, or a proper guitar pedal supply in the range 9V to 18V, ac or
dc. Use of any other power supply may damage the gbQ and
invalidate the warranty.
Turn the 'INPUT' control to minimum and connect the guitar. Press the
'BYPASS' footswitch so that the red LED lights. The Distortion Generator
and Meequalizer are now bypassed so that only the Preamp is in use.
Adjust the 'INPUT' until you have a working volume from the guitar amp.
The amount of gain required will depend on the particular type of guitar and
pickups.
Using the Preamp

Always start with the Meequalizer boost/cut controls (LF, MID and HF) set
to "0" (the control knobs set in their center notches). This setting is also
known as "flat".
'MEEQUALIZE'
You need to be careful about too much boost, since boosting takes the gbQ
closer to overload. Overload equals distortion but not the good sort! The
gbQ has generous overload margins but when a lot of boost is used, it may
be necessary to compensate by reducing the 'OUTPUT' control or the
'INPUT' control (the latter will affect the "Odd" distortion and sustain
though).
The way to use the LF, MF and HF controls, is to apply quite a lot of boost,
then sweep the frequency until you "tune in" to the sound you are
interested in. Once you find it, adjust the amount of boost or cut to give the
desired effect.
Experiment with combinations of settings of EQ and try to picture how the
audio signal is being affected. Use the 'MEEQUALIZE' footswitch to make
comparisons between EQ'd and non-EQ'd signals.
Make sure that the 'OUTPUT' control is turned up full and
that the 'BYPASS' footswitch is off. Press the footswitch so
the green LED lights. At this point there should be no change in the sound
of the guitar.
Start with 'ODD', 'EVEN' and 'STRUCTURE' controls all at "0" and the
'SOFT' and 'POST EQ' switches out. Make sure that the 'OUTPUT' control
is turned up full and that the 'BYPASS' footswitch is off. Press the
'DISTORT' footswitch so the yellow LED lights.At this point there should be
no change in the sound of the guitar.
Advance the 'ODD' control clockwise until the required degree of distortion
and/or sustain is achieved. Try pressing the 'SOFT' switch and listen to the
effect on tone and sustain. Turn the 'STRUCTURE' control clockwise and
hear how the sound changes ("0" has no effect).
Set 'TUNE' and 'Q' controls to "0" and advance the 'EVEN' control. There
should be an apparent increase in the treble content of the distortion. With
higher settings of the 'TUNE' control, the effect will be heard at
progressively higher pitches.
Turn the 'EVEN' and 'Q' controls to maximum: now sweep the 'TUNE'
control and hear the resonant peak moving through the spectrum. This can
be used to emphasize a particular part of the guitar's timbre.
Enhancement
The "Even" section of the Distortion Generator can also be used with a
clean guitar sound, providing harmonic enrichment without apparent
distortion. This is especially useful for acoustic guitars.
Make sure the 'ODD' and 'Q' controls are set to "0" and the 'TUNE' control
to "7". Advance the 'EVEN' control and adjust the 'TUNE' control between
"6" and "10" to change the character of the resulting enhancement.
Then turn up the 'Q' control and use the 'TUNE' control to hunt around for
particular harmonics. With this kind of enhancement you will usually find
that "less is more" and it is as well to keep the 'EVEN' and 'Q' settings fairly
low. It is very easy to add too much harmonic and though the effect can be
Using the Meequalizer
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dramatic at first, it will soon become wearing and contribute to listening
fatigue. If you can hear audible distortion creeping in you are definitely
overdoing it, so turn down the 'EVEN' control and/or raise the 'TUNE'
setting.
Use the 'DISTORT' footswitch to make comparisons between processed
and unprocessed sound. The nature of harmonic enhancement is such
that you may not realize how much effect it is having until you turn it off!
Input impedance 6.8Mohm
Pre-amp gain 0dB to +20dB (variable)
EQ "Q" 0.9
LF Frequency 40Hz to 350Hz
MF Frequency 150Hz to 2.5kHz
HF Frequency 500Hz to 7kHz
Output gain -infinity to 0dB (variable)
Nominal output level 0dBu
Output impedance 100ohm
Power supply voltage 9V to 18V, ac or dc
(12V ac adaptor s
Mechanical 220W x 65H x 154D (overall)
Weight 1.5 kilo
Equivalent input noise -92dBu (A-weighted)
Distortion 0.001% (below Distortion
threshold)
Frequency response 15Hz to 20kHz (-3dB)
Maximum input before clipping +19.5dBu
Headroom before clipping +19.5dBu
EQ Boost and Cut -15dBu to +15dBu (variable)
(1.6 octaves)
(variable)
(variable)
(variable)
Noise Floor -92dBu (typical, with 0dB
Input and 0dB Output gain)
upplied)
Power supply current 270mA max (@ 9Vdc)
Power consumption 2.5W max
Technical Specification
Troubleshooting
1) No Power (FOOTSWITCH LEDs don't light up)
!Is the power supply plugged in (both ends)?
!Is the mains power on?
!Has a mains fuse blown?
!There is a thermal, self-resetting fuse inside the gbQ. Try
disconnecting the power supply, waiting 5 minutes then trying again.
2) The Input doesn't work
!Is the guitar connected to the input jack?
!Is the 'INPUT' control turned up enough?
3) The Distortion Generator doesn't work
!Is the 'DISTORT' footswitch on (yellow LED lit)?
!Is the 'BYPASS' footswitch off (red LED off)?
!Is the 'ODD' control turned up enough?
!Is there enough signal, as set by the 'INPUT' control, to drive the
Distortion Generator?
4) The Meequalizer doesn't work
!Is the 'MEEQUALIZE' footswitch on (green LED lit)?
!Is the 'BYPASS' footswitch off (red LED off)?
!Is either the LF 'FREQ' too low or the HF 'FREQ' too high?
5) Too much noise
!Is the 'INPUT' control too high (eg: the input signal is too small)?
!Is the noise already present in the input signal? (Try unplugging the
guitar).
!Is the 'OUTPUT' control too high (eg: when lots of "Odd" distortion is
being used)?
6) Sounds (unpleasantly) distorted
!Is the 'INPUT' control too high?
!Too much boost from the Meequalizer?
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Using the Distortion Generator

Notes
Conditions of Warranty
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
PMI Audio Group warrants that all products will be free from defects in
material or workmanship:
A: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase (hereinafter the
labor warranty period). PMI Audio Group will repair or replace this
Product if determined to be defective. After the expiration of the labor
warranty period, the Purchaser must pay labor charges.
B: In addition, PMI Audio Group will supply, at no charge, replacements
for defective parts for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
During the labor warranty period, to repair the Product, the Purchaser
must return the defective Product, freight prepaid, or deliver it to a PMI
Audio Group Service Center. The Product to be repaired is to be
returned in either its original carton or a similar package affording an
equal degree of protection. PMI Audio Group will return the repaired
Product freight prepaid to the Purchaser. PMI Audio Group is not
obligated to provide the Purchaser with a substitute unit during the
warranty period or at any time.
1. Notification of claims: Warranty Service: If Purchaser discovers that
the Product has proven defective in material or workmanship, then
written notice with a full explanation of the claim shall be given promptly
by the Purchaser to PMI but all claims for warranty service must be made
within the warranty period. If after investigation PMI determines that the
reported problem was not covered by the warranty, Purchaser shall pay
PMI for the cost of investigating the problem at it's the prevailing time-
and-materials rate. No repair or replacement by Purchaser of any
Product or part thereof shall extend the warranty period as to the entire
Product. The specific warranty on the repaired part only shall be in effect
for a period of ninety (90) days following repair or replacement of that
part or the remaining period of the Product warranty, whichever is
greater.
2. Exclusive Remedy: Acceptance: Purchaser’s exclusive remedy and
PMI’s sole obligation is to supply (and pay for) all labor necessary to
repair any product found to be defective within the warranty period and
to supply, at no extra charge, new or rebuilt replacements for defective
parts. If repair or replacement fails to remedy the defect, then and only in
such an event, shall PMI exchange to Purchaser a new or reconditioned
unit. Purchaser’s failure to make a claim as provided in paragraph 1
above or continued use of the product shall constitute an unqualified
acceptance of such Product and a waiver by Purchaser of all claims
thereto.
3. Exceptions to Limited Warranty: PMI shall have no liability or
obligation to Purchaser with respect to any Product subjected to abuse,
negligence, accident, modification, failure of the end-user to follow the
operating and maintenance procedures outlined in the users manual,
attempted repair by non-qualified personnel, operation of the unit
outside of the published environmental and electrical parameters, or if
such Product’s original identification (trademark, serial number)
markings have been defaced, altered, or removed. PMI excludes from
warranty coverage, Products sold AS IS and/or WITH ALL FAULTS and
excludes used products which have not been sold by PMI to the
purchaser. PMI also excludes from warranty coverage consumables
such as fuses and batteries, tubes, etc.
4. Proof of Purchase: The dealer’s dated bill of sale must be retained as
evidence of the date of purchase and to establish warranty eligibility.
5. Grey Market: All warranties apply only to PMI Audio Group Products
purchased and used in the USA, and to PMI Audio UK Products
purchased and used in the UK, EU and all other countries outside of the
USA. All warranties apply only to PMI Audio Group/PMI Audio UK
Products originally purchased from an authorized PMI Audio Group/PMI
Audio UK dealer. PMI Audio Group/PMI Audio UK Product that was not
purchased through an authorized and legitimate sales channel is
considered "Grey Market". Warranties for PMI Audio Group/PMI Audio
UK Products purchased outside their respective territories will be
covered by the PMI Audio Group/PMIAudio UK Importer for that specific
country or region. Products originally sold to the USA market and
consequently resold overseas forfeit their warranty as do PMI Audio UK
Products sold outside of the UK and Europe.American PMI Audio Group
Dealers are expressly forbidden to export PMI Audio Group Products
and PMI Audio UK Distributors and Dealers are expressly forbidden to
export to North, South, Central and Latin America. "Grey Market"
purchases are not covered by any warranty. In the case that a PMI Audio
Group/PMI Audio UK Product must be returned to the factory from
outside its respective territory, customer shall adhere to specific
shipping, customs, and commercial invoicing instructions given with the
Return Authorization as PMI Audio Group/PMI Audio UK will not be
responsible for transportation costs or customs fees related to any
importation or re-exportation charges whatsoever.
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