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LIMITED WARRANTY

Thank you for choosing 3RD POWER Amplification. 3RD POWER takes great pride in producing 
high-quality tube amplifiers and speaker cabinets. Each product is thoroughly tested prior to shipment.

The AMERICAN DREAM™

 is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material 

and workmanship for a period of  33-1/3 years from the original date of  purchase. An original sales re-
ceipt will establish coverage under this warranty. This warranty does not cover service or parts to re-
pair damage caused by accident, neglect, abuse, normal wear, disaster, misuse, over-powering, negli-

gence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures and service, repair or modifications to the product 
which have not been authorized by 3RD POWER. If  this product is defective in materials or workman-

ship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided below.

Tubes:

 3RD POWER warrants the original purchaser that the tubes used in the AMERICAN DREAM 

will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of  90 days from the original purchase 
date. A dated sales receipt will establish coverage under this warranty. This warranty is in lieu of  all 

other expressed warranties. If  tubes fail within the initial 90 day period your sole remedy shall be the 
replacement of  tubes as provided below.

Return Procedures: In the unlikely event that a defect should occur, follow the procedure outlined below. 
Defective products must be shipped, together with proof  of  purchase, freight pre-paid and insured di-

rectly to 3RD POWER. A Return Authorization Number must be obtained prior to shipping the prod-
uct. Contact 3RD POWER to obtain this RA number. Products must be shipped in their original pack-
aging or equivalent. IN any case, the risk of  loss or damage in transit is borne by the purchaser. The RA 

number must appear in large print directly below the shipping address. Always include a brief  descrip-
tion of  the defect, along with your correct return address and telephone number.

When calling to inquire about a returned product, always refer to the RA number. If  3RD POWER de-
termines that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during the warranty pe-

riod, 3RD POWER has the option of  repairing or replacing the product at no additional charge, except 
as set forth below. All replaced parts become property of  3RD POWER. Products replaced or repaired 

under this warranty will be returned via ground shipping within the United States, freight prepaid. 
3RD POWER is not responsible for costs associated with expedited shipping, either to 3RD POWER or 
returned of  the product to the customer.

Incidental or Consequential Damage: In no event will 3RD POWER be liable for any incidental or con-

sequential damages arising out of  the use or inability to use any 3RD POWER product, even if  a 3RD 
POWER dealer has been advised of  the possibility of  such damages or any other claim by any other 
party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  consequential damages, so the above limi-

tation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may 
also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

For your protection: Please complete and mail the Purchase Information Card within (10) ten days of  
the date of  purchase so that we may contact you directly in the event a safety notification issued in the 

accordance with the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act.

Customer Support: Our dedicated staff  is ready to assist you should you have any questions with regard 
to your product. Please call: (615) 945-3393 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, Central 
Standard Time).

Summary of Contents for American Dream 112

Page 1: ...U S E R S G U I D E 1 1 2 C O M B O H E A D ...

Page 2: ...lation by placing objects on top of the amplifier which extend past the rear edge of its cabinet WARNING Do not expose the amplifier to rain moisture dripping or splashing water Do not place objects filled with liquids on or nearby the amplifier WARNING Always make certain proper load is connected before operating the amplifier Failure to do so could pose a shock hazard and may result in damage to...

Page 3: ...magic happens and it s experienced by everyone I ve had the extraordinary privilege of performing music for 30 years on stage and in the studio As the principal visionary of the company every product we design re flects my energy attitude and life experiences Each amplifier we create is designed to help you tell your musical story IN 3D Rock on James Scott MOVING FORWARD IN 3D ...

Page 4: ...Blackface Channel with Volume Treble and Bass Controls plus Bright Switch Global Presence control 112 Combo Version features patent pending SWITCHBACK speaker enclosure design Dimensions Weights Subject to change anytime Please measure your amp carefully if a Cus tom Case is being made These measurements do not include handle and rubber feet Dimensions WxHxD 25 x 22 85 x 10 5 in Weight 57 lb ...

Page 5: ...tandby Switch 2 The STANDBY switch when placed in the CENTER position puts the amplifier in standby mode allowing the tubes to warm up When this switch is place in the UP position the tube circuitry is fully functional and operating in 40W pentode mode In the DOWN position the am plifier is operating in 20W triode mode Presence Control 3 The global PRESENCE control affects both channels and allows...

Page 6: ...rall character of your instrument s sound The Brownface channel has been optimized to provide superb versatility with a particular emphasis on mid range frequencies Tone Control 7 The TONE control of the Brownface channel allows you to adjust the tonal emphasis of your sound from dark to bark This control also works in conjunction with the VOLUME control and will have a subtle yet substantial affe...

Page 7: ...rovide superb versatility with a particular emphasis on refining the mid range frequencies to deliver a fuller or wider sounding tone Treble Control 11 The TREBLE control allows you to adjust the character of the higher frequency range The TREBLE circuitry has been optimized to deliver excellent high frequency character while retaining a smooth tempera ment Bass Control 12 The BASS control allows ...

Page 8: ...tubes are bad to protect the circuit from being damaged SAFETY NOTES 1 Always plug your amp into a properly grounded 3 prong AC out let 2 Never plug your amp into an ungrounded outlet 1 Never remove or break off the 3rd prong safety ground pin from the power cord 1 Never use a damaged or ungrounded power cord 2 Always use the proper value and type fuse according to the rear panel markings 3 Never ...

Page 9: ...OUTPUTs are provided for connecting your amplifier to single 4 OHM speaker cabinet or for connecting two 2 8 OHM speaker cabinets in parallel SAFETY NOTES 1 Never operate your amplifier without a connected speaker cabi net This will damage your tubes or transformers or both 2 Always operate your amplifier with the proper impedance out put that matches your speaker cabinets s 3 In all cases always ...

Page 10: ...atent pending circuit design developed by 3rd Power and is available exclusively on Dream and Dream Solo series amplifiers Things to Try 40 Watt Mode with HybridMASTER set to 50 will reduce the volume in half while retaining the tone and feel of the amplifier 20 Watt Mode with HybridMASTER set to 50 will reduce the volume by 75 while retaining the tone and feel of the amplifier Back Panel 16 ...

Page 11: ...r chamber within a rec tangular exterior shell This creates 3 three separate chambers Each chamber creates a separate environment isolating the chassis tubes and transformers from the speaker virtually eliminating rattles and vibration born noises associated with speaker movement Chamber One 19 Shows a chamber containing the transformers and output tubes Chamber Two 20 Shows a chamber containing t...

Page 12: ... Studio Tool In performance situations you can control the amount of low fre quency projection by choosing which mode to run Some rooms are boomy or have boomy stages a problem that the CLOSED BACK mode would help solve Some rooms are dull and just begging you to go with an OPEN BACK setup to bring it to life In the studio tracking different guitar parts in various combinations of open or closed b...

Page 13: ... AMPLIFIER TO A QUALI FIED TECHNICIAN FOR SERVICING YOUR TUBES Make cer tain the amplifier is turned off and has been allowed ample time to cool down Be very careful when you remove the tubes as they might still be very hot Do not touch tube sockets with fingers Even after turning your amp off and unplugging it from the power outlet there could be enough voltage stored in the capacitors to give yo...

Page 14: ...ing or equivalent IN any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is borne by the purchaser The RA number must appear in large print directly below the shipping address Always include a brief descrip tion of the defect along with your correct return address and telephone number When calling to inquire about a returned product always refer to the RA number If 3RD POWER de termines that the unit w...

Page 15: ...3RD POWER Amplification LLC 2020 Fieldstone Parkway Suite 900 316 Franklin TN 37069 Phone 615 945 3393 Web Site www 3rdPower com Friday April 27 2012 ...

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