Kustom TRT100 User manual

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STANDBY
Congratulations on your purchase of the Kustom TRT SERIES Amplifier.
The TRT Series Amplifier is available in 2 models: the TRT5OH-5OWatt Head, and the TRTlOOH-lOOWatt Head. This USA designed
and engineered amp is very dependable and rugged, backed with 30 years of Kustom’s expertise in design.
FRONT PANEL:
1)
2)
3)
4)
INPUT l-High gain input.
INPUT 2-LOW gain input.
POWER-Push button power switch turns the AC power on and off.
STANDBY-Push button switch toggles between the operate & standby mode. No sound will be heard when this switch is
depressed, however,
pov er is still supplied to the tubes to keep them warmed, and the unit ready to play.
JEWEL CRYSTAL-Glows blue when power is supplied to the unit.
CHANNEL SELECT-Push button switch allows remote switching from RHYTHM Channel to LEAD Channel.
GAIN BOOST-Adds gain to the rhythm channel, and is used with the gain control.
BASS-Passive tone control knob that regulates low frequencies of the RHYTHM Channel.
MIDDLE-Passive tone control knob that regulates mid frequencies of the RHYTHM Channel.
TREBLE-Passive tone control knob that regulates high frequencies’of the RHYTHM Channel.
GAIN-Controls the input gain of the RHYTHM Channel. Use the GAIN BOOST switch to increase the gain (for more crunch
or distortion).
12)
REVERB-Controls the amount of reverb of the RHYTHM Channel.
13)
VOLUME-Controls the amount of volume output of the RHYTHM Channel.
14)
BASS-Passive tone control knob that regulates low frequencies of the LEAD Channel.
15)
MIDDLE-Passive tone control knob that regulates mid frequencies of the LEAD Channel.
16)
TREBLE-Passive tone control knob that regulates high frequencies of the LEAD Channel.
17)
GAIN-Controls the input gain of the LEAD Channel.
18)
REVERB-Controls the amount of reverb of the LEAD Channel.
19)
VOLUME-Controls the amount of volume output of the LEAD Channel.

BACK PANEL:
1)
2)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
FUSE-The TRT5OH amp utilizes a type T3A250V fuse. The TRTlOOH amp utilizes a type T4A250V.
Replace
only with same type.
PO\\‘ER CORD-the TRT50/TRTlOO is equipped with a 3-prong, grounding type supply cord designed to reduce the possibility
of shock due to electrical fault. Be sure to connect the cord to a grounded receptacle. DO NOT alter the AC plug!
FOOTSWITCH-A TIP/RING/SLEEVE input for a two-button footswitch to change CHANNELS
&
turn GAIN BOOST off & on. The KUSTOM KFS-2L footswitch is supplied with the TRT5OH and TRTlOOH.
FOOTSWITCH-A TIP/SLEEVE input for footswitch that turns REVERB off & on. NO footswitch is supplied for this operation,
however, almost any single button footswitch should work.
LINE OUT-Attenuated and equalized-output from the power amplifier. Can be used for recording or to connect tc a PA system.
This output simulates the re:ponse of a 4x12 speaker cabinet.
PREAMP OUT-This output can be used to send a preamped signal to a mixing console, tape recorder, etc.,
using shielded cable.
May also be used to connect to an effects device (effects send).
POWER AMP IN-This input can used to directly access the power amp. May also be used to connect to an
effects device (effects receive).
8 OHM SYSTEM-Use
for single 8ncabinets. All TR Series cabinets are 88.
4 OHM SYSTEM-Use for single
4acabinet or 2 8~ cabinets.
INPUT
INPUT
PREAMP OUT
-....
- -.-- MID TREBLE VOLUME
vale (PREAMPJI TN,
BASS MID TREBLE VOLUME
BOOST
TRT50H/TRT1 OOH
BLOCK DIAGRAM

DANGER
IMPORTANT
EXPOSURE TO EXTREMELY HIGH NOISE LEVELS MAY CAUSE A PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS. INDIVIDUALS VARY CONSIDERABLY TO NOISE INDUCED
HEARING LOSS BUT NEARLY EVERYONE WILL LOSE SOME HEARING
IF EXPOSED TO SUFFICIENTLY INTENSE NOISE FOR A SUFFICIENT TIME.
1. Read all safe y and opera ing ins ruc ions before using his produc .
2. All safe y and opera ing ins ruc ions should be kep for
fu ure reference.
3. Obey all cau ions in he opera ing ins ruc ions and on he back
of he uni .
4. All opera ing ins ruc ions should be followed.
5. This produc should no be used near wa er i.e. ba h ub, sink,
swimming pool, we basemen , e c.
6. This produc be loca ed so ha i s posi ion does no in erfere wi h
proper ven ila ion. I should no be placed fla agains a wall or place
d
in a buil -in enclosure ha will impede he flow of cooling air.
7. This c should no be placed near a source of hea , such as a s ove,
radia or, or ano her hea producing amplifier
8. Connec only o apower supply of he ype indica ed on he back of
he amp near he power supply cord.
9. Do no break off he ground pin of he power supply cord.
10. Power supply cords should always handled carefully. Never walk or
place equipmen on powgr supply cords. Periodically check cords
for cu s or signs of s ress, especially a he poin where he cord exi
s
he uni .
THE U.S. GOVERNMENTS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) HAS SPECIFIED THE FOLLOWING PERMISSIBLE
NOISE LEVEL EXPOSURES:
DURATION PER DAY IN HOURS
SOUND LEVEL db FLOW RESPONSE
a 90
6 93
4 95
3 97
2 100
1 103
l/2 HR. or LESS
110
ACCORDING TO OSHA, ANY EXPOSURE IN THE ABOVE PERMISSIBLE LIMITS
COULD RESULT IN SOME HEARING LOSS. EAR PLUGS OR PROTECTORS IN THE
EAR CANAL OR OVER THE EARS MUST BE WORN WHEN OPERATING THIS
AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM IN ORDER TO PREVENT A PERMANENT HEARING
LOSS. IF EXPOSURE IN EXCESS OF THE LIMITS AS PUT FORTH ABOVE, TO
INSURE AGAINST POTENTIALLY HARMFUL EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL PERSONS EXPOSED TO
EQUIPMENT CAPABLE OF INDUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS, SUCH
AS THIS AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM, BE PROTECTED BY HEARING PROTECTORS
WHILE THIS UNIT IS IN OPERATION.
CAUTION
THIS AMPLIFIER HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ADEQUATE POWER RESERVE FOR PLAYING MODERN MUSIC WHICH MAY
REQUIRE OCCASIONAL PEAK POWER. EXTENDED OPERATION AT ABSOLUTE
MAXIMUM POWER IS NOT RECOMMENDED SINCE THIS COULD DAMAGE THE
ASSOCIATED LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MAXIMUM POWER
CAN BE OBTAINED WITH VERY LOW SETTINGS OF THE MASTER VOLUME
CONTROLS IF THE INPUT SIGNAL IS VERY STRONG.
11. The power supply cord should be unplugged when he uni is
unused for long periods of ime.
12. If his produc is o be moun ed in an equipmen rack, rear suppor
should be provided.
13. Me al par s and vinyl covering may be cleaned wi h a damp rag.
14. Care should be aken so ha objec s do no fall and liquids are
no spilled in o he uni hrough he ven ila ion por s or any
o her openings.
15. This uni should be checked by a qualified service echnician if:
A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
8. Any hing has fallen or been spilled in o he uni .
C. The uni does no opera e correc ly.
D. The uni has been dropped or he enclosure damaged.
16. The user should no a emp o service his equipmen . All service
work mus be done by a qualified service echnician for
warran y repairs.
KUSTOM
Kustom Inc.
4940 Delhi Pike
Cincinnati, OH lUSA
(5 3) 347-2 96 Fax: [phone]
www.kustom.com
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