Schippmann CS-8 Series User manual

CS-8 Series
Owners manual PHS-28

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User manual by Carsten Schi mann
Gra hic design CS-8 Series: Carsten Schi mann
Conce t and develo ment: Carsten Schi mann
English translation by Carsten Schi mann
Contact:
Schi mann electronic musical instruments
Di l.-Ing. Carsten Schi mann
Wilhelm-Kabus-Str.46
D-10829 Berlin
Web: www.schi mann-music.com
Email: info@schi mann-music.com
The manufacturer Schi mann electronic musical instruments is constantly
striving for im rovements and develo ments of their roducts. Therefore, we
reserve the right to change technical s ecifications which im rove our
roducts at any time without notice. This includes the look of the unit which
might differ from ictures in this manual.
No art of this ublication is to be re roduced, transmitted, transcribed or
translated in any form or by any means whatsoever without written
ermission by
Schi mann electronic musical instruments .
 2013, Schi mann electronic musical instruments, errors exce ted, subject
to change without rior notice.

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PREFACE
First of all, congratulations on the urchase of this 3U euro rack synthesizer
module. This manual contains a condensed descri tion of the functionality
and addresses users with a certain level of elementary technical knowledge.
The PHS-28 is a very versatile and fully analogue voltage controlled 2 channel
haser ( haseshifter) with 8 stages er channel. The channels are cascadable
to a true 16 stage haser with a feedback loo over all 16 stages by one
switching click. Very dee and im ressive hasing effects are ossible with
that. The stage for the feedback as well as for the out ut stage are selectable
fully inde endently. We think that the PHS-28 convinces with an unbelievable,
warm forceful sound - it would have bitten almost our head off! The module is
designed with a width of 19 PU ( art units, 1 PU=5.08mm) for installation into
a 3 HU (height units) modular rack with a built in ±12 V ower su ly.
Furthermore the module is equi ed with lots of CV (Control Voltage) in uts
for hase frequency (FREQ), resonance (RESO) and em hasize (EMPH),
se arately for each channel that true and inde endent dual audio o erating is
ossible.
Design and im lementation meet highest technical standards concerning
usability, sound quality, and electromagnetic immunity. The entire design and
roduction work was done in Germany.
Made in Germany

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1. WARRANT .........................................................................................................................4 
1.1 Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................4 
1.2 Terms of Warranty ..................................................................................................4 
1.3 Warranty transferability ......................................................................................4 
1.4 Claim for damages ..................................................................................................4 
2. CE AND FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS ...............................................................5 
3. DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................................5 
4. SAFET INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................5 
5. MAINTAINANCE/ CLEANING ........................................................................................6 
6. GETTING STARTET............................................................................................................7 
6.1 Unpacking ..................................................................................................................7 
6.2 Installation .................................................................................................................7 
7. CONTROLS ...........................................................................................................................8 
7.1 Front panel .................................................................................................................8 
7.2 Back ............................................................................................................................ 10 
7.3 Initial operation .................................................................................................... 11 
7.4 Calibration .............................................................................................................. 11 
8. MODULE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................... 12 
8.1. Layout and functions......................................................................................... 12 
9.1 Specifications (generally) ................................................................................. 22 
9.2 Ratings ...................................................................................................................... 22 

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1. WARRANT
1.1 Limited Warranty
Schi mann electronic musical instruments warrants the mechanical and
electronic com onents of this roduct for a eriod of two (2) years from the
original date of urchase, according to the warranty regulations described
below. If the roduct exhibits any faults within the s ecified warranty eriod
that are not excluded from this warranty,
Schi mann electronic musical
instruments shall, at its discretion, either re lace or re air the roduct. This
warranty exists in addition to the general terms of business of the
manufacturer Schi mann electronic musical instruments .
1.2 Terms of Warranty
Schi mann electronic musical instruments reserves the right to execute
warranty services only if the roduct comes with a co y of the dealer’s original
invoice. Final discretion of warranty coverage lies solely with
Schi mann
electronic musical instruments . Any Schi mann electronic musical
instruments roduct deemed eligible for re air or re lacement under the
terms of this warranty will be re aired or re laced within 30 days after
receiving the roduct at Schi mann electronic musical instruments .
Damages or defects caused by im ro er handling or o ening of the unit by
unauthorized ersonnel (user included) are not covered by this warranty.
Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be re aired
exclusively at the buyer´s ex ense and returned C.O.D. with an invoice for
labour, materials, return shi ing, and insurance. Products re aired under
warranty will be returned with shi ing re aid by
Schi mann electronic
musical instruments
. Outside Germany, products will be returned at the
buyer´s expense.
1.3 Warranty transferability
This warranty is extended to the original urchaser and cannot be transferred.
No other erson (retail dealer, etc) shall be entitled to give any warranty
romise on behalf of
Schi mann electronic musical instruments .
1.4 Claim for damages

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Schi mann electronic musical instruments does not acce t claims for
damages of any kind, es ecially consequential loss or damage, direct or
indirect of any kind however caused. Liability is limited to the value of this
roduct. The general terms of business drawn u by Schi mann electronic
musical instruments a ly at all times.
2. CE AND FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
This device has been tested and deemed to com ly with the DIN EN 60065
standards.
This device has been tested and deemed to com ly with the requirements,
listed in FCC Regulations, art 15. The device com lies with EN 55103-1 and
EN 55103-2 standards.
Because of the entirely analogue construction, this device does not generate
radio frequencies and will not interfere with radio frequencies generated by
other electronic devices.
3. DISPOSAL
This device has been manufactured to RoHS-standards, in com liance with the
requirements of the Euro ean arliament and council and is thus free of lead,
mercury, and cadmium.
!! Notice: This product is still special waste and is not to be disposed of
through regular household waste !!
For disposal, please contact your local dealer or Schippmann electronic
musical instruments
4. SAFET INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT FOR THE FIRST TIME, PLEASE READ THE
ENTIRE USER MANUAL THOROUGHL .

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•PLEASE AVOID SHARP BENDING OF ANY CORDS AND CABLES.
•CORDS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN
OR PETS.
•DO NOT TREAD THE ENCLOSURE OF THE PRODUCT, DO NOT PLACE
HEAVY OBJECTS ON IT.
•BEFORE REMOVING THE PRODUCT FROM THE RACK, PLEASE
DISCONNECT THE POWER PLUG AND ALL OTHER CABLE
CONNECTIONS.
•PLEASE DISCONNECT THE POWER PLUG FROM THE OUTLET IN CASE OF
A THUNDERSTORM.
•NEVER OPEN THE ENCLOSURE OF THE PRODUCT! NEVER TRY TO
MODIFY THE INTERNAL CIRCUITRY! ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL IS ALLOWED TO OPEN THE ENCLOSURE.
•DO NOT PLACE OPEN FIRE ON TOP OF THE PRODUCT (CANDLES, ASH
TRAYS, HOT THAI CURRIES ETC).
•NEVER EXPOSE THE PRODUCT TO WATER, BEER, OR MOISTURE.
•ADULTS ARE TO MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. SAME THING GOES FOR PETS.
•AVOID MECHANICAL STRESS OR IMPACT. DO NOT DROP THE PRODUCT;
EVEN IF THERE IS A CONTROL LABELLED "DROP"!.
•DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT WITH TOO MANY OTHER ELECTRONIC
DEVICES RUNNING FROM ONE SINGLE OUTLET, ESPECIALLY IN
CONNECTION WITH EXTENSION CORDS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SAVE
MONEY ON CHEAP SOLUTIONS. BUY PROPER HIGH-DUTY POWER
DISTRIBUTORS AND CORDS!
•NEVER USE EXTENSION CORDS WITH LESS MAXIMUM LOAD THAN THE
TOTAL POWER CONSUMPTION OF ALL DEVICES CONNECTED TO A
SINGLE POWER OUTLET COMBINED. OVERLOADING EXTENSION CORDS
CAN CAUSE FIRE.
•AVOID MECHANICAL STRESS ON SOCKETS AND KNOBS SWITCHES.
•PROTECT YOUR SPEAKERS AND EARS (!) AGAINST EXCESSIVE AUDIO
LEVELS. THE CS-8 PHS-28 UNIT IS CAPABLE OF GENERATING
EXTREMELY LOW AS WELL AS EXTREMELY HIGH FREQUENCIES. BOTH
MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO AUDIO EQUIPMENT AND EAR-
DRUMS!
5. MAINTAINANCE/ CLEANING

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•BEFORE CLEANING THE PRODUCT, PLEASE DISCONNECT THE POWER
PLUG FROM THE OUTLET OR DISCONNECT THE MODULE FROM ITS
POWER CONNECTOR BY PULLING THE FLAT RIBBON CABLE.
•USE A DRY OR SLIGHTLY MOIST CLOTH OR COMPRESSED AIR FOR
CLEANING. NEVER USE ANY CLEANER OR THINNER (E.G. PAINT THINNER
OR ACETON). PRINTS AND PAINTWORK WILL IMEDIATELY BE
DESTROYED!! ALSO AVOID ALCOHOL (ISOPROPYLIC), GAS, SPIRITS
(SCOTCH SINGLE MALTS, FOR A START) OR ABRASIVE HOUSEHOLD
CLEANERS!
6. GETTING STARTET
6.1 Unpacking
The box should contain the following items:
- 1 x CS-8 PHS-28 3HU rack-mount module
- 1 x Ribbon cable (20 cm length with two 16 ole IDC-connectors)
- 4 x M3 screws
- 4 x oly ro ylene washers
- This owners’ manual
If the content of the box turns out to be incom lete, lease get in touch with
your dealer or
Schi mann electronic musical instruments immediately. In
case of damage caused in transit, lease get back to the res onsible carrier
and
Schi mann electronic musical instruments immediately. We will su ort
you in this case.
6.2 Installation
Place the unit on a clean, dry and sturdy surface, or use a suitable keyboard
stand or 19” rack. For 19” rack mounting, a suitable rack (3U Eurorack with +/-
12V ower su ly rails) is required. The CS-8 PHS-28 uses discrete all-analogue
electronics. Thus certain arameters, such as Frequency, Resonance and
Emphasize, may be tem erature-sensitive. We recommend lacing the CS-08
PHS-28 away from heat sources such as radiators, lam s or other units that
roduce heat (e.g. ower am s or internal ower su lies).

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7. CONTROLS
7.1 Front panel
Fig. 1 shows the front anel with consecutively numbered controls and jacks.
Fig. 1 front