Kustom JCLEPA4200 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
JCLEPA4200
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom product! Your JCLEPA4200 Powered Mixer is
styled after the vintage "Tuck n' Roll" Kustom P.A. system that Country music icon Johnny Cash once
owned. This new model not only captures that classic vibe but also offers top-notch tone and
dependable performance. Inside this manual, you'll find handy information about the product features
and specifications. We wish you many years of enjoyment with your Kustom JCLEPA4200.

ENGLISH
Danger
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.
The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) has specified the following
permissible noise level exposures:
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.
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE
OF NON-INSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE
PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE
TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE
OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING)
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this
product.
2. All safety and operating instructions should be kept for
future reference.
3. Read and understand all warnings listed on the operating
instructions.
4 . Follow all operating instructions to operate this product.
5. This product should not be used near water, i.e. Bathtub,
sink,swimming pool, wet basement, etc.
6. Only use dry cloth to clean this product.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings, It should not be
placed flat against a wall or placed in a built-in enclosure
that will impede the flow of cooling air.
8. Do not install this product near any heat sources ;such
as,radiators, heat registers, stove or other apparatus
(including heat producing 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 0ther.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 being walked on or pinched,
particularly at Plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where they exit from the apparatus. Do not break the ground
pin of the power supply cord.
11 . Only use attachments specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving 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. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
are not spilled into the unit through the ventilation ports or
any other openings.
15. 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.
16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
17. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE CHASSIS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.
CAUTION
APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
DURATION PER DAY (HOURS)
SOUND LEVEL (dB)
8 6 4 3 2 1
90 93 95 97 100 103
S3125A
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DURE EN HEURES PAR JOUR
INIVEAU SONORE CONTINU EN dB
Danger
L‘exposition a des niveaux eleves de bruit peut provoquer
une perte permanente de l’audition, Chaque organisme
humain reagit differemment quant a la perte de l’audition,
mais quasiment tout le monde subit une diminution de
I’acuite auditive lors d’une exposition suffisamment
longue au bruit intense. Les autorites competentes en
reglementation de bruit ont defini les expositions tolerees
aux niveaux de bruits:
Selon les autorites, toute exposition dans les limites
citees ci-dessus,peuvent provoquer certaines pertes
d’audition. Des bouchons ou protections dans l’appareil
auditif ou sur l’oreille doivent etre portes lors de
l’utilisation de ce systeme d’amplification afin de prevenir
le risque de perte permanente de l’audition, Dans le cas
d’expositions superieures aux limites precitees il est
recommande, afin de se premunir contre les expositions
aux pressions acoustiques eIevees potentielIement
dangeureuses, aux personnes exposees aux
equipements capables de delivrer de telles puissances,
tels ce systeme d’amplification en fonctionnement, de
proteger l’appareil auditif.
CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D'AVERTIR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE
DE VOLTAGE DANGEREUX NON-ISOLE A L'INTERIEUR DE CE PRODUIT
QUI PEUT ETRE DE PUISSANCE SUFFISAMMENT IMPORTANTE POUR
PROVOQUER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE AUX PERSONNES.
CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D'AVERTIR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE
D'INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION ET DE MAINTENANCE DANS LES
DOCUMENTS FOURNIS AVEC CE PRODUIT.
IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE
1. Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et précautions
d'emploi avant d'utiliser ce produit.
2. Toutes les recommandations et précautions d'emploi doivent
être conservées afin de pouvoir s'y reporter si nécessaire.
3. Lire et comprendre tous les avertissements énumérés dans les
précautions d'emploi.
4. Suivre toutes les précautions d'emploi pour utiliser ce produit.
5. Ce produit ne doit pas être utilisé près d'eau, comme par
exemple baignoires, éviers, piscine, sous-sol humides ... Etc.
ée, cela
Protéger
pincement, particulièrement au niveau des fiches, des
réceptacles utilisés et à l'endroit de sortie de l'appareil. Ne pas
casser la fiche de terre du cordon d'alimentation.
11. Utiliser uniquement les accessoires spécifiés par le
constructeur.
12. Utiliser uniquement avec le chariot de
transport, le support, le trépied, la
console ou la table spécifiés par le
constructeur ou vendus avec l'appareil.
Lors de l'utilisation d'un chariot, bouger
avec précaution l'ensemble chariotlappareil
afin d'éviter les dommages d'un renversement.
13. Débrancher cet appareil lors d'orages ou s'il n'est pas utilisé
pendant une longue période.
14. Des précautions doivent être prises afin qu'aucun objet ne
tombe et qu'aucun liquide ne se répande à l'intérieur de
l'appareil par les orifics de ventilation ou n'importe quelle autre
ouverture.
15. Pour toutes interventions techniques s'adresser à un
technicien qualifié.L'intervention technique est nécessaire
lorsque l'appareil a été endommagé de n'importe quelle façon,
comme par exemple si le cordon secteur ou sa fiche sont
détériorés,si du liquide a coulé ou si des objets sont tombés à
l'intérieur de l'apparei1,si l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à
l'humidité, s'il ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s'il est tombé.
16. ATTENTI0N:Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc
electrique ne pas exposer l'appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
17. La prise Mains, au coupler, est utilisé pour la source
d'alimentation êlectrique. Il est conseillê de garder cette prise
facilement accessible.
6. Utiliser exclusivement un chiffon sec pour nettoyer ce produit.
7. Ne bloquér aucune ouverture de ventilation. Ne pas placer le
produit tout contre un mur ou dans une enceinte fern
gênerait le flux d'air nécessaire au refroidissement.
8. Ne pas placer le produit près de toute source de chaeur telle
que radiateurs, arrivées d'air chaud, fourneaux ou autres
appareils générant de la chaleur (incluant les amplificateurs
producteurs de chaleur) .
9. Ne pas négliger la sécurité que procure un branchement
polarisé ou avec raccordement à la terre, Un branchement
polarisé comprend deux fiches dont l'une est plus large que
l'autre. Un branchement à la terre comprend deux fiches plus
une troisième reliée à la terre. Si la fiche secteur fournie ne
s'insert pas dans votre prise de courant. consulter un
'électricien afin de remplacer votre prise obsolète.
10. le cordon d'alimentation de tout écrasement ou
AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUÉ D'INCENDIE ET DE DECHARGE
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE OU A
L'HUMIDITE.
FRENCH
8 6 4 3 2 1
90 93 95 97 100 103
ATTENTION: AFIN DE LlMlTER LE RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS ENLEVER LE CHASSIS. NE CONTIENT PAS DE
PIECES POUVANT ETRE REPAREE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
CONFIER LE SERVICE APRES-VENTE AUX
REPARATEURS AGREES.
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR.
S3125A

INPUT SECTION:
3 Pin Low Impedance Microphone Input -
VOLUME Control -
TONE Control -
REVERB Control -
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This input is for balanced low-impedance microphones.
Phantom power (15 volts) for condenser microphones is always on and available. It has an input
impedance of 1 K ohm. The connector is wired as: Pin 1 = shield; Pin 2 = positive (hot); Pin 3 = negative
(cold)
This is the volume control for each channel. It sends the signal to the master mix
buss. Typical operation is between 4 and 8, dependent upon the device(s) on that channel. Please
remember that it acts like a preamp, so if you are using a device that has a volume output control (i.e.: a
tape or CD player) you will need to do some level matching by adjusting the level controls on each unit.
This is to adjust the overall tone of the individual inputs. It is set at 5Khz. Since it is a cut
or boost control, (+/- 15 dB) it will add or diminish presence frequencies.
This is a send control to the reverb buss. It controls the amount of reverb added to the
input signals for that channel.
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1/4" Line High Impedance Input -
MASTER SECTION:
MASTER VOLUME Control -
MASTER REVERB Control -
TAPE/CD VOL Control -
Jewel Light -
LOW Control -
MID Control -
HIGH Control -
This may be used as either a high-impedance microphone input or a
line level device such as tape players, CD players, effects returns or radios. It will also allow connection
from an active electric guitar, bass, or keyboard. It is a 2-conductor input with an impedance of 10K ohms.
Both the high and low impedance inputs may be used simultaneously.
This controls the overall volume level of the mix. Typical operation is
between 4 and 8.
This controls the overall level of reverb added back to the mix.
This controls the level of the PLAY inputs (RCA jacks, #15 on rear panel).
This jewel light indicates it is on.
This is to adjust the low (Bass) frequencies of the entire amplifier. It is set to cut or boost
frequencies between 40 and 200 Hz, +/- 15 dB.
This is to adjust the midrange frequencies of the entire amplifier. It is set to cut or boost
frequencies between 200 and 2 kHz, +/- 15 dB.
This is to adjust the high (treble) frequencies of the entire amplifier. It is set to cut or
boost frequencies between 2 kHz and 20 kHz, +/- 15 dB
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BACK PANEL:
SPEAKER OUTPUT -
LINE OUTPUT -
AC Inlet/ -
Power Switch -
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1
2
These are 2 conductor 1/4" speaker outputs. Total minimum load for the amplifier
is 4 ohms. You may connect either one 4 ohm, one or two 8 ohm, or up to four 16 ohm speaker cabinets
to the amplifier. Do not go below rated minimum impedance.
This is a 1/4" 2-conductor line level output. The impedance is 1 K ohm @ -10 dBV. It is
used to connect the JCLEPA4200 to either additional power amplifiers or as an additional recording
device. This line level signal is a mirror image of the main outputs.
This is a standard IEC inlet for use with standard voltages from AC wall outlets. It is grounded
and should NEVER have the ground pin removed for any reason.
This switches the unit on or off. When the unit is powered up, the blue jewel indicator
(#9) on the front panel will come on.
PLAY (L/R) -
REC (L/R) -
Fuse -
These RCA jacks are line level inputs for playing a tape deck, CD player or other line level
source through the mixer. Both channels are summed into mono for compatibility. Use the TAPE/CD VOL
control (#8 on front panel) to adjust the level sent to the master mix. These inputs are not sent to the
reverb mix.
These RCA jacks are line level outputs for hooking up a device to record from the mixer.
Both channels are summed into mono for compatibility. The signals are taken pre-master section,
meaning that they are before the master tone and master volume , do not include the PLAY signal (#15),
and are without reverb. The impedance is 1 K ohms @ -10 dBV.
The fuse is located in the AC inlet housing just to the right of the receptacle. Replace only with
same type and value. To remove the fuse, pull the tab located left of the fuse symbol away from the fuse
housing.
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SPECIFICATIONS
M od e l J C LE P A 4 20 0 P A A m p l i fi e r
20 0W 4 ohm @ 5% T HD
O ut p ut Po w e r 12 0W 8 ohm @ 5% T HD
F r e qu e n c y R e s p on s e 2 0 Hz - 2 0 k H z T ai l o r e d f o r P A u s e .
To t al H ar m on i c D is t or t io n 0 . 1% M ea s ur e d a t 1 V R MS ( 0 d BV ) l i n e o u tp u t
- 6 8d B R es i du a l N o i se , a l l l e v el c o n t ro l s 0 % ( m in i mu m )
Hu m & N ois e -5 0 d B Nom i nal S y st e m Noi s e, a l l le v el c o nt ro l s a t 50 %
76 d B MI C I npu t t o P o we r A m p Ou t
6 0d B L IN E I n p ut t o P o we r A m p O ut
4 0 dB P L A Y I n p ut t o P o w e r A m p O u t
Sy s te m G ai n
(A l l m ea s ure m ent s m ade
a t 1 k H z ) 3 0 dB P o we r A m p G ai n
U S A/ C a n ad a 1 2 0 VA C / 6 0H z , 3 0 0 W n o m in a l
E u r op e 2 3 0 VA C / 5 0H z , 3 0 0 W n o m in a l
U K 2 3 0 VA C / 5 0H z , 3 0 0 W n o m in a l
A u s tr a l ia 2 4 0 VA C / 5 0H z , 3 0 0 W n o m in a l
P o we r R e q ui r em en t s
J a p an 1 0 0 VA C / 5 0- 6 0 H z , 3 0 0 W n o m i na l
Di m ens i o ns m m
In c h es
1 4 0 ( H e ig h t ) x 5 1 0 (W i d th ) x 2 8 0 ( D e pt h )
5½(H e ig h t ) x 2 0 (W i dth) x 11 ( D ept h )
W eig h t Kg / lbs 8 kg / 17 ½l b s
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CHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 2
CHANNEL 3
CHANNEL 4
Phantom Power
Phantom Power
Phantom Power
Phantom Power
TONE
CIRCUIT
TONE
CIRCUIT
TONE
CIRCUIT
TONE
CIRCUIT
Reverb
Reverb
Reverb
Reverb
MIC
PRE
MIC
PRE
MIC
PRE
MIC
PRE
GAIN
AMP
GAIN
AMP
GAIN
AMP
GAIN
AMP
Volume
Volume
Volume
Volume
TONE
TONE
TONE
TONE
SIGNAL FLOW DIAGRAM
Reverb
Reverb
Master
MIX
AMP GAIN
AMP
Main
Master
MAIN BUSS
Reverb BUSS
Fault
Sensor
POWER
AMP
POWER
LIMITER
Playback
Speaker
Protection
MASTER
TONE
MID
LOW HIGH
Microphone
Microphone
Microphone
Microphone
Line
Line
Line
Line
Record
Output
Playback
Line
Output
Speaker
A
Speaker
B
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We:
Declare that the product
Product name: Kustom
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards;
EN55013 (A12) : 1995 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and
associated equipment.
EN55020: 1995 Electromagnetic immunity of broadcast receivers and associated equipment.
EN61000-3-2: 1995 Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current 16A per phase).
EN61000-3-3: 1995 Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with
rated currents 16A.
EN55103-1: 1995 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Product family standard for Audio, Video Audio-visual and
entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus.
EN60065: 1994 Safety requirements for main operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar
general use.
Following the provisions of EU Council Directive(s): 72/73 EEC and 89/336/EEC.
We the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the aforementioned directive(s).
Name of authorized person: James Brown, Chief Engineer
Signature:______________________ Date: 07 June 07
Kustom Musical Amplification Inc.
PO. Box 568
Hebron, Ky 41048-0568
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Kustom Amplification Inc.
PO. Box 568
Hebron, Ky 41048-0568
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Product model number: JCLE
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PA4200
EC Declaration of Conformity

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