Phil Jones Bass PJB D-1000 User manual

PJB D-1000
OWNER’S MANUAL
Phil Jones Bass

into designing and building this no compromise, high performance compact amplifier.
It was conceived to be a dedicated amplifier for the “connoisseur” bassist. Reading this
manual will enable you to get the best performance from it so that you may enjoy many
years of service.
READ THIS FIRST
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• On receipt of product, check for any signs of physical damage arisingfrom shipping.
If any damage is visible contact your dealer.
• Keep all original packing.
• Do not locate this amplifier near any heat source.
• This amplifier must be connected only to a power source specified in this manual.
• For safety do not leave the amplifier plugged into a power source for long periods
• Do not let any liquid or foreign objects fall into any openings on the amplifier.
• Never use this amplifier if it has:
1. Suffered any physical damage.
2. Been subjected to any liquids, rain or moisture.
3. Damaged cables connected to it.
If any of the above occurs, the amplifier should be examined by qualified service
personnel.
• Always operate this amplifier with the correctly rated fuse.
• Never use this amplifier without proper grounding.
• The mains plugis used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
Theapparatus should be connected to a mains
•Correct disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should
not be disposed with otherhousehold wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
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MAXMINMINMAX
VOLUME
MAXMIN
PHONE
OVERLOAD
LOW
HIGH
MUTE
INPUT LEVEL
+18dB-18dB
0
LO-BASS
+18dB
0
-18dB
LO-TREBLE
+18dB-18dB
0
HI-BASS
+18dB-18dB
0
HI-TREBLE
+18dB-18dB
0
MID
-18dB
0
+18dB
INPUT
AUX IN
LIMITER LEVEL
POWER
PHIL JONES BASS
D-1000
ON
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FRONT
OFF
POWER
MODEL:
Power Consumption:1200W
PHIL JONES BASS
100 - 240V~ 50 / 60Hz
I
O
GND
DI OUT
LIFT
PRE POST
FX RETURN
FX SEND SPEAKER OUT
MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS EACH
CAUTION
PULL MAIN PLUG
BEFORE OPENING
REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL
NOUSER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
PRE-AMP OUT
EQ
AC~INPUT
BACK
LINE IN
D-1000
ON
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FRONT PANEL AND BACK PANEL OVERVIEW
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
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FRONT AND BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION
1. PASSIVE BASS INSTRUMENT INPUT JACK.
This is a standard ¼ inch mono jack socket.
For the best possible sound we recommend you use the PJB BI-12 instrument cable as
of sound and less noise than other instrument cables.
2. INPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT.
This is a fine-tuning adjustment (+/- 18dB) to get the precise match between your
level on the input level control.
3. LED CLIP/MUTE INDICATOR.
Green is Mute, Red is overloaded input.
4. INPUT /MUTE SWICTH.
Mute On
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signal from modern high-end basses.
pickups enabling them to faithfully reproduce the true frequency and dynamic range of
the instrument
5. LOW BASS EQ CONTROL.
This will adjust the fundamental tones of E and A strings on 4 string basses and B, E &
A on 5 string basses.
6. HIGH BASS EQ CONTROL.
This will adjust the fundamental tones of D and G-strings on 4 &5 string basses.
7. MID RANGE EQ CONTROL.
8. LOW TEBLE EQ CONTROL.
9. HIGH TREBLE (PRESCENCE) EQ CONTROL.
10. COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD LEVEL CONTROL.
this to suit your playing style and output power of your instrument. The blue LED will
light up when the signal is being compressed. This will vary on how hard the instrument
is played and how the threshold is adjusted.
11. COMPRESSOR INDICATOR.
This blue L.E.D will light up when the signal is being compressed. This will vary on how
hard the instrument is played and how the threshold is adjusted.
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12. LIMITER IN/OUT SWITCH.
Sends signal through limiter or bypass.
13. AUX INPUT VOLUME CONTROL.
Use to control the level of backing/rhythm track.
14. AUX INPUT JACK.
Stereo input for Drum machine or other player.
15. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL.
This is the master volume control and it controls how much power you send to your
tone or plugging in your instrument, you should keep this control at a low level. All
instruments are different when it comes to how much output is from the pickups. Like-
amps that use a “Linear Taper” control. The “Audio Taper “ control has far more precision
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trols that just use the first few degrees of turn and give the impression the amplifier has
more volume than what it actually has.
16. LED POWER ON INDICATOR.
17. HEADPHONE SOCKET (STEREO PHONES).
We recommend the PJB H-850 headphones as they were designed for bass and high
When a headphone is connected to the jack, the speaker output will be disconnected
and the sound from you speakers will be muted.
18. BALANCED LINE PRE/POST EQ.
This switches the EQ in or out on balanced line. You may choose the tone you have on
your amp to go into the PA or for recording or you can use external EQ on mixing console
the signal is sent to.
19. BALANCED LINE OUT GROUND LIFT SWITCH.
the amps grounding to PA or recording system to eliminate this hum.
20. BALANCED LINE OUT.
This is an ultra-low impedance (200Ω) balanced line out for use with recording or PA
mixing consoles. This output is not controlled by the volume control. Changing the level
on your instrument, or input level will however, vary the DI output.
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21. LINE INPUT.
Input matched to accept high-level outputs from other bass/guitar pre-amps and
signals such as CD players and drum machines. This input is a direct feed to the
22. PRE AMP LINE OUT.
This output can be used to drive a PJB powered cabinet such as the PB-100 or PB-300.
power from the D-1000 to add more authority to your tone. It can also be used to
power another instrument amplifier or power amplifier.
23. FX SEND SOCKET.
Connect the FX send to auxiliary FX unit input.
24. FX RETURN SOCKET
Connect the FX Return to auxiliary FX unit output.
25. LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT.
The D-1000 amplifier will work on any load from 16Ω down to 4Ω, which is the safe
maximum load for this amplifier. We recommend that you use PJB SS-3 or the Higher
Performance SS-4 high current speaker cables. These dedicated high-current,
low-resistance cables. Using inferior, higher resistance cables will greatly impair the
performance of your system.
26. AC INPUT SOCKET
We recommend that you use the supplied cable or a heavier gauge one. Always use
27. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH.
This switches the main power on and off in the amplifier. When you turn on the
power, it will have about 2 seconds delay to protect the speaker.
not in use.
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OPERATION & POSITIONING
TURN THE VOLUME DOWN or switch the MUTE on the D-1000 before plugging in your
instrument.
Connect the speaker or speakers to the D-1000. For best results with this amplifier you
should use PJB loudspeaker cabinets and PJB cables.
WITH THE GROUND CONNECTION REMOVED. We recommend you use PJB cables for
from amplifier to speaker.
out the character of your instrument or playing style. The D-1000 limiter has a preset com-
increase in level is actually 1dB. So the dynamic range of your instrument is reduced.
First set up the limiter by having the compression control (10) set fully clockwise. Now switch
on the limiter (12). Start playing and turn control (10) counter-clockwise. You will see the
control to suit your taste.
Loudspeakers also vary in efficiency with frequency. Most loudspeakers are generally louder
in the mid range than in the bass or extreme high frequencies: Which is one reason why we
frequencies where almost 90 % of the amplifier power is used can rob a bass system of
headroom.
from about 200Hertz (that’s the fundamental of a G string on 12th Fret) all the way down to
the lowest frequency a speaker can reproduce. The open E is 41.2 Hz and open B string is
31Hz.
Because bass frequencies radiate all around the cabinet, the bass will sound weaker when
the cabinet is placed on a large stage with no boundaries. By placing the speakers close to a
wall or even to a corner, the bass frequencies will appear to be much stronger and it may not
need to have much boost on EQ allowing the amp to have more headroom.
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more headroom but will put less stress on your speakers.
PJB makes a few models of speakers that will match the D-1000.
The C-8 and C-8 LITE are 4 ohms and will make full use of the amplifier’s power.
If you need a smaller cab then the C-4 or C-4 LITE (8 ohms) will work and 2 can be
connected to give a 4 ohm load to the amp.
PJB makes speaker cables: The SS-4 high performance cable and the SS-3 economy
cable.
These are Speakon connecters and are the correct length needed for all the above
cabinets.
The PJB EAR-BOX personal bass monitor will greatly enhance your playing experience in
connects to speaker outputs of amplifier and does not change the speaker impedance
load.
TRANSPORTING AND STORING THE D-1000
will stay looking like new.
When Storing:
• Do not store in temperatures below -20 Degrees C or above 40 Degrees C.
• Do not leave the D-1000 permanently connected to a power source.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier
Frequency Response
Maximum Output Power
Impedance
Passive Input: >4MΩ/22pF
Line Input: >75KΩ
Pre Amp Line Out: < 2KΩ
Bal. Out: <200Ω
Levels
Pre Amp Out: 1.2V
FX send: 1V
Bal. Line Out: Typical 600mV
Compressor / Limiter
Gain: 0dB
EQ CENTER FREQUENCIES
70, 160, 630, 2.5K, 12K at +/- 18dB
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SERVICE/WARRANTY INFORMATION
PJB amplifiers carry a 2 years limited warranty on parts and labor.
Products must be purchased from an authorized PJB dealer.
Buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 15 days of
purchase, or register online by www.philjonespuresound.com/support/register
This warranty covers defect in materials or workmanship that occurs in normal use.
Within warranty period PJB or its local distributor will repair or replace the defect
unit free of labor and parts charge. It is the buyer’s responsibility to use the unit
This warranty is not transferable; it is provided to original owner only.
Damage/defects caused by the following
• Improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the
comply with the technical or
the control of PJB.
IMPORTANT:
• In all warranty issues your first line of
you purchased from, even if you have purchased product from an online source.
• When a local distributor is available, customer who prefers to purchase across
country online maybe required to pay shipping charges to retailer in order to
obtain service.
inf[email protected], or
call 314-814-3383.
IN USA
8509 Mid County Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63114 USA
Tel:Sales-314 814 3383; Service/Repairs-314 814 1264
www.pjbworld.com
[email protected]
can be found on our website.
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