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Models 1401 through 1403

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Instruction Manual

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6. Limited Warranty

PERIOD
One year from date of purchase

SCOPE
All defects in workmanship and materials.  The following are not covered:
a. Voltage conversions

b. Units on which the serial number has been defaced, modified, or removed

c. Damage or deterioration:
 

1. Resulting from installation and/or removal of the unit.

 

2. Resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modifica-

tion or failure to follow instructions contained in the User’s Manual.
 

3. Resulting from repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Aphex 

Systems.

 

4. Occurring from shipping (claims must be presented to shipper).

WHO IS PROTECTED

This warranty will be enforceable by the original purchaser and by any subsequent owner(s) during 
the warranty period, so long as a copy of the original Bill of Sale is submitted whenever warranty 
service is required.

WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR
We  will  pay  for  all  labor and material  expenses for covered items.    We  will  pay return shipping 
charges if the repairs are covered by the warranty.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
No warranty is made, either expressed or implied, as to the merchantability and fitness for any par-
ticular purpose.  Any and all warranties are limited to the duration of the warranty stated above.

EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES
Aphex Systems’ liability for any defective unit is limited to the repair or replacement of said unit, at 
our option, and shall not include damages of any other kind, whether incidental, consequential, or 
otherwise.

Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the 
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclu-
sions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from 

State to State.

1.  If  it  becomes  necessary  to  return  this  unit  for 
repair, you must first contact Aphex Systems, Ltd. for 
a Return Authorization (RMA number). 

2. Pack the equipment in a strong carton containing 
at least 2 inches of padding on all sides. Be sure the 
unit cannot shift around inside the carton. Include a 
letter explaining the symptoms and/or defect(s). Be 
sure to reference the RMA number in your letter and 
mark the RMA number on the outside of the carton. 

3.  If  you  believe  the  problem  should  be  covered 
under  the  terms  of  the  warranty,  you  must  also 
include proof of purchase. 

4. Insure your shipment and send it to:

Aphex Systems, Ltd.

11068 Randall Street

Sun Valley, CA. 91352

PH: (818) 767-2929 FAX: (818) 767 -2641

7. Service Information

Summary of Contents for 1401 Acoustic Xciter

Page 1: ...I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Phantom Powered Genuine Acoustic Bass Guitar Models 1401 1402 1403 ...

Page 2: ...vice Information 4 8 11 14 21 22 23 Contents Copyright 2002 Aphex Systems Ltd All Rights Reserved All models have similar controls and features The range of adjustments and the internal parameters are individually optimized for the different classes of musical instruments I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Aphex P N xxx xxxx Models Covered ...

Page 3: ...ur amplifier as you would use if plugging the instrument directly into the amp That way you ll get normal volume and tone when you switch the effect off and your instrument passes directly through the box to your amp s input d D I Output Yes your Xciter comes with a super quality bal anced D I output Pin 2 of the XLR is hot while pin 3 carries a balancing impedance to set up a true bal anced line ...

Page 4: ...t actually eliminates hum or buzz e External Power When external power is used the internal battery becomes disconnected and will not experience a power drain A wide range of both a c and d c supply voltages is acceptable for power see speci fications and it does not matter whether the center pin is positive or negative Almost any existing foot pedal or stomp box power unit will work as long as th...

Page 5: ... s not a synthesizer of any kind It takes what is there and enhances it intelligently Lo Tune Sets the upper frequency limit for bass enhance ment Enhancement occurs for all frequencies below this point The operating range of this control is opti mized for your Xciter model Lo Blend Mixes in the amount of Big Bottom effect you want from zero to the maximum available b Aural Exciter What It Does Th...

Page 6: ... inserted into the input jack to turn on the unit s power 3 Tune Up a The Rules There s just one rule Setting up your Xciter is very easy and intuitive Much more so than many other effects units Use the Big Bottom and the Aural Exciter as if they were separate enhancers After that it is all up to experimentation Bear in mind that your amp and speaker play a part in the overall tone of your instru ...

Page 7: ...oes extend and deepen the tone For bass instruments this is where the Big Bottom is doing what no other processor can do giving you more effective bass power without overloading your amplifier This is also where you are getting the most playable enhancement for acoustic guitar or other non stringed amplified instruments It won t seem like compression or straight EQ It will feel natural and you wil...

Page 8: ...Very soon the magic of Aural Excitement was discovered by recording and touring artists all over the world It didn t take long for competitors to elbow in but they never cre ated anything as good as a real Aural Exciter With all the Aural Exciter improvements made by Aphex over the years that is still true today In 1990 Aphex introduced the legendary Big Bottom to balance out the benefits of the A...

Page 9: ...resent more real For musical instru ments the Aural Exciter can create musical effects not obtainable any other way It can make your instrument project better off the stage or give you a richer more realistic feeling It can help you play better because you are psychoacoustically more in tune and the audience experiences the same effect They start getting your message OK now here is the real tech s...

Page 10: ...progressively augments the deeper tones as they decay making the notes more solid and allowing your amp and speakers to develop their maximum output more safely Now it may come to mind that this is obviously a good thing for bass instruments but what about others Why do I need the Big Bottom for acoustic guitar for example The answer is this We have discovered by making the Big Bottom s range of f...

Page 11: ... 12VAC 7 17VDC 5 12VAC 7 17VDC Maximum Input Level Passive 0 6V RMS Active 2 4V RMS Passive 0 6V RMS Active 2 4V RMS Model 1401 Acoustic 1403 Guitar 1402 Bass teristics of the phase shifter and peak limiter have been highly refined though extensive research The result of this combination of processing is a variable amount of low frequency equalization that slides through a range of shapes and freq...

Page 12: ... ticular purpose Any and all warranties are limited to the duration of the warranty stated above EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES Aphex Systems liability for any defective unit is limited to the repair or replacement of said unit at our option and shall not include damages of any other kind whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warran...

Page 13: ... ask your dealer about professional Aphex products or visit www aphex com for more informa tion Bass Xciter Guitar Xciter and Acoustic Xciter are trademarks of Aphex Systems Ltd All rights reserved Aphex Systems Ltd 11068 Randall St Sun Valley CA 91352 Tel 818 767 2929 techsup aphex com sales aphex com ...

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