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6.4 Installing battery holder

Before installing the battery holder it should be checked by in-
serting a 9-volt battery in and out of it to learn how it works. 
Once this is checked, find a convenient place inside the guitar 
where the battery holder can be reached and that there is good 
access to the snap. Also check that it is in a place that the bat-
tery can be put in and out easily.

Recommended places are at the neck block or at the back of 
the guitar.

Be sure that the entire adhesive surface will make full contact 
with surface you are attaching it to. Clean the surface with a 
moist cloth and let the moist dry completely. Remove the pro-
tective liners of the adhesive and install it. Press firmly for about 
30 seconds to make it secure. It takes 72 hours for the adhesive 
to achieve its final holding ability.

7.  CONNECTING  THE  TRANSDUCERS  AND  WIRES  TO 
THE PREAMP.

Check the circuit board of the preamp and see the picture at 
these instructions for connections. Connect the transducer, bat-
tery cable harness and the output cable. Notice that the small 
holes on each connector of the transducer and battery cable 
harness should point upwards. If UST or AST is connected im-
properly a loud audible hum will occur. Make sure that they are 
connected correctly.

When transducer, battery wire and output cable are connected 
to preamp, close the cover by inserting to of the tabs of one 
side of the back cover to the slots of one side of the preamp 
box. Then push to insert the tabs of the opposite side to close. If 
difficult to push the tabs into place it may be necessary to bend 
the tabs a little so that it will fit. It is recommended to test the 
systems operation at this point. Insert a battery and connect the 
output cable to amplifier. You should hear it from the amplifier 
when you tap on the transducer.

Summary of Contents for A3T

Page 1: ...his is a basic installation manual and tip sheet For more information technical support and pictures of installations about all B Band products please check the B Band website at www b band com or contact your B Band dealer distributor or B Band directly Date 15th May 2007 Version 1 0 ...

Page 2: ... or transducers How is it different We could write a long story here about the technical characteristics of the material like how the micro scopic lens like gas bubbles work inside the permanently charged film but the most important difference is the sound Whereas piezo pickups tend to impart a sound of their own often described as quacky or plastic B Band transduc ers act in much the same way a c...

Page 3: ...porting the instru ment in heavy conditions for example with freight companies or airlines to avoid possible damage to the instrument When doing any drilling sawing cutting or routing at the guitar be sure to secure the guitar so it will not move when doing such work 2 OVERVIEW OF B BAND UST AND AST TRANSDUCERS Both the B Band UST Under Saddle Transducer and AST Acoustic Soundboard Transducer use ...

Page 4: ... 2 2 x 9 5 mm 09 x 37 screws black for faceplate 1 pc output cable with endpin jack and strap attachment Strap attachment includes Small hex nut Small dress washer Lock washer Large dress washer Large hex nut 1 pc battery holder with adhesive 1 pc battery cord harness length 15 cm 5 90 2 pcs wire clips 1 pc instructions 1 pc user guide 5 TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Drill preferably...

Page 5: ... there is also a flat brace run ning parallel under the bridge The AST should be placed so that the AST is on the bass side of the brace running parallel to the strings and that part of the active area of the AST that has the lead to the preamp goes on the brace for the bridge If the brace there is too tall put the AST in front of the brace Please read the instructions carefully and adapt them to ...

Page 6: ...r Be sure that the position is so that when the holes are drilled that the holes and the preamp structure do not interfere with the any of the guitar braces or supports For this installation it is very important to check inside the guitar body that there is enough clearance for the preamp at the side between the soundboard and the back of the guitar Be sure to check that the transducer will reach ...

Page 7: ...olding ability 7 Connecting the transducers and wires to the preamp Check the circuit board of the preamp and see the picture at these instructions for connections Connect the transducer bat tery cable harness and the output cable Notice that the small holes on each connector of the transducer and battery cable harness should point upwards If UST or AST is connected im properly a loud audible hum ...

Page 8: ...nnect a fresh 9 volt battery to the snap in connector and put it in the battery holder Attach the battery wires to the side of the guitar with the cord clamps Roll the extra cord as a coil in some of the clamps if necessary 9 INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCER If installing UST do it now Thread the B Band UST up from in side the guitar through the hole in the saddle slot It is easier to find the hole insid...

Page 9: ...ortion with some played notes There are a couple places where a resonance can typically oc cur with some notes causing distorted sounding output First check that the lead portion of the transducer to the preamp is not touching anything and that the battery or output wires are not loose and thus cause resonance With the UST another place which in some cases has caused resonance is the UST hole from...

Page 10: ... use a new longer saddle Balance problems may also occur with some string sets for example with classical guitars the G string may cause prob lems 10 7 If all things mentioned above are correct and there still is a balance problem you should try the following tricks The easiest way is to install a spacer made of soft wood underneath the saddle or underneath the UST The proper thickness is 0 5 0 8 ...

Page 11: ...ive 93 68 EEC and carry the CE marking accordingly LED s in this product are Class 1 in accordance to EN 60825 1 Statement of EU Declaration of Conformity is available from manufacturer upon request B Band A3T User s Guide Reading this guide thoroughly will give you the information necessary to fully understand the capabilities of this instrument and make the operation a simple and pleasurable exp...

Page 12: ...ill go to the amplifier or mixer when the tuner is active Pushing the tuner button 8 again turns the tuner OFF and the pickup system output will be active and sound will go to the amplifier If the tuner is ON and the tuner button is not pushed within 2 minutes the tuner will turn OFF automatically and sound re turned to the output The tuner has a seven Note Readout Display Half step LED Sharp arro...

Page 13: ...ir or at B Band s discretion replace the product or its defective parts subject to the terms and limitations below B Band may replace defective products or parts with new or refurbished products or parts All products and parts replaced become the property of B Band TERMS 1 Guarantee services will be provided only if the original invoice or sales receipt indicating the date of purchase model name a...

Page 14: ...GUARANTEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS B BAND IS NOT LI ABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RELATING TO PRODUCTS SERVICE THIS GUARANTEE OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING ECONOMIC OR INTANGIBLE LOSSES THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT LOSS OF PROFITS REVENUE DATA EN JOYMENT OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE THIS APPLIES WHETHER THAT LOSS OR DAMAGE RELATES TO IMP...

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Page 16: ...2 Fax 818 508 9413 Email sales b bandusa com Internet www b band com B Band B Band logo A3T UST AST HzzLess and microscopic lens like gas bubbles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of B Band Ltd in the United States and or other countries Patented patents pending List of patents are available from B Band Ltd upon request All specifications are subject to change without prior notice All...

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