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PRESENCE

adjusts the high frequency response of the power amplifier using negative feedback. Use this control to add

sparkle and clarity to your tone.

ON / OFF (POWER)

two-way toggle switch

powers the SSS on and off. With the toggle switch in the UP position, the SSS is

ON. In the DOWN position, the SSS is OFF.

OPERATE / STANDBY

applies high voltage to the vacuum tube anodes (and screen grids) during use of the SSS. To ensure

long tube life, first power the unit on with the toggle switch in STANDBY position for approximately 30 seconds. Then switch to

OPERATE to use the SSS. With the toggle switch in the UP position, the SSS is in OPERATE mode. In the DOWN position,

the SSS is in STANDBY mode.

INDICATOR

will illuminate when the SSS is powered by turning the rear panel MAINS toggle switch to the ON position. If

INDICATOR does not turn on, check your power cable connections, and then the 4A (3A in 240V countries) slow-blow fuse on
the rear of the unit.

Summary of Contents for Ceriatone

Page 1: ...1 Ceriatone SSS 100W all tube guitar amplifier User s Manual...

Page 2: ...amplifiers We have been pleased to provide many players access to our unique take on these legendary amplifiers At this point we have finally been able to release our most anticipated model in this s...

Page 3: ...anel A C MAINS cable inlet to your wall power receptacle 3 Plug the SSS into your speaker cabinet using 1 4 speaker cable 4 Set the IMPEDENCE selector to the match the impedance of your speaker cabine...

Page 4: ...h 6 MID BOOST two way toggle switch 7 ROCK JAZZ two way toggle switch 8 TREBLE control 9 MIDDLE control 10 BASS control 11 HIGH FILTER 7 way rotary switch 12 LOW FILTER 7 way rotary switch 13 SEND REV...

Page 5: ...both clean and overdrive modes This high frequency boost is more prominent as VOLUME is turned down With the toggle switch in the UP position BRIGHT is on and at a minimum level In the middle positio...

Page 6: ...culpting control that is highly effective and tuning the low frequency response of the amplifier to your cabinet Fully counter clockwise the most bass frequencies are preserved Turning the control clo...

Page 7: ...d screen grids during use of the SSS To ensure long tube life first power the unit on with the toggle switch in STANDBY position for approximately 30 seconds Then switch to OPERATE to use the SSS With...

Page 8: ...10 PAB two way toggle switch 11 FET two way toggle switch 12 FOOT PEDAL 5 pin DIN female jack 13 V1B LNFB three way toggle switch 14 V1A LNFB three way toggle switch HT 1A slow blow fuse used to prote...

Page 9: ...sition that matches the impedance of your speaker cabinet NOTE if you are using two speaker cabinets in parallel ex two 16 Ohm cabinets set the impedance selector to half that of a single cabinet in t...

Page 10: ...ot be switched For the FOOT PEDAL to function PAB and FET rear panel toggles MUST be in PEDAL position FOOT PEDAL 5 pin DIN female jack is used to connect the foot pedal to the amplifier Use the foot...

Page 11: ...k applied to the first gain stage of the amplifier Placing the toggle in the up position defeats the negative feedback which provides the most gain and harmonic bloom In the center position the negati...

Page 12: ...IAS JACKS AND ADJUSTMENT From left to right V9 V8 V7 V6 6L6GC power tube V5 12AX7 ECC83 phase inverter V4 12AX7 ECC83 reverb preamp mixer V3 12AT7 ECC81 reverb driver V2 12AX7 ECC83 reverb send return...

Page 13: ...In this diagram we have color coded three features for simplicity 1 Green arrows red probe jacks 2 Yellow arrow black probe jack 3 Blue arrow bias adjustment potentiometer shaft V6 V7 COM V8 V9 BIAS P...

Page 14: ...t down the value your DMM reads You might expect a value between 35mV and 45mV 5 Repeat for the next red probe jack to the right V7 again the red probe jack one more to the right V8 and finally the re...

Page 15: ...calculate bias all you need to do is 1 Follow steps 1 5 on page 12 2 Calculate what bias voltage reading you will set your tubes to in this case we will use 35mV 3 Insert your red probe in the probe j...

Page 16: ...our own risk and only while paying attention and taking all precautionary measures Biasing should only be done on a clean workbench with no distractions Do not wear loose clothing or any jewelry Take...

Page 17: ...oper input impedance or padding ability and therefore do not play nicely For best results an effects loop interface like the C lator or Klein ulator should be used with the SSS amplifier These units p...

Page 18: ...mended for best results Do I need to use a matched and balanced phase inverter It is not necessary Feel free to experiment with different tubes of the same type in your SSS though I ve read that the c...

Page 19: ...ke to use rack mounted multieffects units What is the output level straight from the EFFECTS LOOP SEND jack 10dB or 4dB While not exact 10dB is a better approximation than 4dB The actual output level...