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Specifications

SAFE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS:

• Never set an amplifier on anything that will tip over or collapse under its weight.

• Provide a minimum distance of 25.4 mm (1 inch) around all sides of the amplifier for sufficient ventilation.  The ventilation

  should not be impeded by covering the amplifier’s vent openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, 

  etc.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the SHUTTLE

®

MAX 12.2 amplifier.

• This amplifier should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases or drinks, 

  shall be placed on this product.

• The SHUTTLE

®

MAX 12.2 amplifier should be connected to a mains socket outlet (power receptacle) with a protective 

  earth (ground) connection at all times.

• The amplifiers mains plug (power plug) is considered the disconnect device, and the connection must remain accessible 

  at all times.

• This amplifier is capable of producing sound pressure levels that may cause hearing loss.

• There are no user serviceable parts and hazardous operating voltages are present inside this unit.  Always consult a 

  qualified repair facility for service.

WARNING!

• The use and operation of this device constitutes an agreement of full release of any and all liability connected with its

  use.  Only persons familiar with the operation of high-powered professional audio equipment should attempt to operate 

  this device.

• In addition, by use of this device, the user agrees to hold Genz Benz and its designers, sales agents and all other 

  affiliates and related parties harmless in the event of any accident, injury, damage or loss resulting from such use.

• The manufacturer’s sole responsibility is to provide a warranty on the specified performance of the product under normal 

  operating conditions for a period of 3 years.

WARRANTY:

• Genz Benz warrants the SHUTTLE

®

MAX 12.2 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 

  years from the date of purchase, when purchased from an authorized Genz Benz dealer.

• Preamp tubes are warranted for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase.

• This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear incurred from the normally designed use of the product.

• This warranty is effective only if a copy of the original sales receipt is presented at the time of warranty service.

• This limited warranty is completely transferable to any subsequent buyer as long as the original sales receipt is also 

  transferred to such subsequent buyer.

• All warranty service must be performed by a Genz Benz authorized service center. 

• Before returning any unit for service, a returned merchandise authorization number (RMA#) must be obtained by calling 

  480-941-0705.

• This warranty is valid in the US and Canada only.  For all products sold outside the USA, warranty is handled through 

  our international distributor for each country.  For more information visit our website:  www.genzbenz.com.

STL-MAX 12.2

Rated Power:  600 Watts @ 4 ohms (x 2, yielding 1200 watts) 

Dimensions:  3.5”H X 13.5”W X 13”D
Weight:  6.75 LBS 

Summary of Contents for SHUTTLE MAX 12.2

Page 1: ...mpact design blends the best of analog and digital platforms to produce the ultimate in warmth punch and power The SHUTTLE MAX 12 2 is equipped with a unbalanced instrument input input stage clip detector mute switch with LED indicator FET and 12AX7 tube preamps each with high low gain stage settings and 4 band active equalization with 2 sweepable midrange bands 3 switched SIGNAL SHAPE filters wit...

Page 2: ... sensitivity for the FET channel It works somewhat like an Active Passive switch The amber LED indicates that the HIGH setting is selected The difference between the LOW and HIGH gain positions is approx 10dB Since there is a GAIN Switch provided for each channel this allows the player to set different gain structures for the FET or TUBE channels For the cleanest possible signal we recommend that ...

Page 3: ... cabinet that you reduce the high frequency settings on the amp or cut the tweeter level control of the cabinet O L LED In the TUBE channel this LED senses the condition of the input signal after the GAIN control and also senses and warns of possible clipping in the EQ network The O L circuit does not sense distortion or overdrive in the tube Your ears are the best judge of that for your desired t...

Page 4: ... VOLUME The MASTER VOLUME control adjusts the overall volume of the amplifier and the effects return Typically best results are obtained when this control is operated between the 9 00 and 3 00 positions MASTER SECTION STATUS INDICATORS The POWER light indicates that the amplifier is ON and the low voltage power supplies are active The red PROTECT LED indicates that the amp is in PROTECT mode This ...

Page 5: ...OTE In the TUBE channel if you are using an aggressive tube distortion your preamp GAIN may be set very high and your preamp VOLUME set very low to keep the O L LED from lighting In this case the MASTER VOLUME will primarily be used to set your final output level For heavy distortion you may want to use the HIGH GAIN switch with a hot Active bass It is generally recommended when using heavily dist...

Page 6: ...requency transformer that steps the voltage down A high frequency rectifier and high ESR filter capacitors finish the process off by converting the high frequency AC signal back to the DC voltages that the amplifier s internal circuitry uses One advantage of this conversion process is that the DC power supply rails are refreshed more than 1000 times more often than in traditional linear supplies t...

Page 7: ...e This fuse will not fail except under very unlikely fault conditions to the SMPS and if this occurs a qualified service technician is required to correct the problem CHASSIS DESIGN The SHUTTLE MAX S ULTRA LIGHT DESIGN utilizes the highest quality aircraft grade computer machined aluminum chassis To clean the amplifier nothing more than a damp cloth and a little bit of glass cleaner like Glass Plu...

Page 8: ...e In addition by use of this device the user agrees to hold Genz Benz and its designers sales agents and all other affiliates and related parties harmless in the event of any accident injury damage or loss resulting from such use The manufacturer s sole responsibility is to provide a warranty on the specified performance of the product under normal operating conditions for a period of 3 years WARR...

Page 9: ...te 01 01 2012 Conforms to the Following Standards X EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 X EN 55020 2002 A1 2003 X EN 60065 2001 A1 A11 A12 A2 X IEC 61000 3 3 1994 A1 2001 X IEC 61000 4 2 X IEC 61000 4 3 X IEC 61000 4 4 X FCC 15 107 and 15 109 X RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC X WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC X CE Mark LV Directive 73 23 EEC KMC Musicorp 7811 E Pierce St Scottsdale AZ 85257 Ph 480 941 0705 Fax 480 946 2412...

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