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Bass Guitar Preamp 

 

 

 

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Safety precautions 
 

CAUTION! 

There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repair of the device can be 

carried out only by qualified experts. If the device is not used it must be 
disconnected from mains.  
WARNING! In order to avoid fire or electric shock the device must not be exposed to 
rain or moisture. Do not let water or other liquid get inside the device. Do not place 
vessels such as vases filled with liquid on top of the device.

 

 

This symbol indicates important information related to the 
device  maintenance  and  servicing  contained  in  the             

accompanying documentation. 
 
Please read the instruction manual very carefully.   
1.

 

Keep the user's guide at hand. 

2.

 

Pay attention to warnings. 

3.

 

Follow all instructions related to device operation. 

4.

 

To clean the device, use only a dry cloth having disconnected 
the device from mains prior to that. 

5.

 

Do not place the device near heat sources, keep it from direct 
sunlight.  

6.

 

Lay the mains cable so that it is not stepped on and avoid its 
contact with sharp corners, etc. If you use the plug or outlet for 
switching the device off they should be easily accessible. 

7.

 

Use only additional devices and accessories recommended by 
the manufacturer.   

8.

 

Disconnect the device from mains in case of thunder-storm or 
when the device is not in use for prolonged time. 

9.

 

Remove the battery, if you don’t use the device for a prolonged 
period of time.  

10.

 

 All works related to the device repair must be done only by 
qualified service personnel. 

11.

 

WARNING! All service instructions are intended only for 
qualified personnel in order to avoid electric shock; do not 
carry out any repair works which are not described in the 
instruction manual. Repair works must be carried out only by 
qualified experts

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Contents 

Important instructions 

Complete set 

Introduction 2 

BC-1 Channels Description 

Before you start 

Specifications 2 

Power adapter low-voltage connector contacts arrangement 

Powering the device from battery and power adapter 

Controls 3 

Front panel 

Left panel 

Right panel 

Batteries installation 

FX.LOOP mode switch 

Audio connections and switching 

Block diagram 

 
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS! 

 

NON-OBSERVANCE OF THE FOLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MIGHT RESULT 

IN YOUR DEVICE DAMAGE. GUARANTEE IS VOID IF THE DAMAGES ARE 

CAUSED BY NON-OBSERVANCE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  

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After transportation or storage of the device under negative 

temperatures make sure to leave the device under room 

temperature in its original packaging for AT LEAST 2 

HOURS! 

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To connect the bass guitar preamp to other devices use 

exclusively cables intended for such connections.  

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Under no circumstances use other types of cables such as 

for speakers etc.  

CONNECTION of the bass guitar preamp to power adapter:  

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Connect the adapter only AFTER all audio connections have 

been accomplished! 

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Before connecting the preamp to power adapter make sure 

that the casing, cables, low-voltage connector and power 

plug are free from damages: no cuts, cracks, dents and so 

on and are in operable condition.  

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To connect the preamp to the power adapter first insert the 

low-voltage connector of power adapter into corresponding 

socket on the rear panel of the preamp and then plug the 

adapter into the wall outlet.  

DISCONNECTION of the bass guitar preamp from power 

adapter:  

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To disconnect the preamp from the power adapter first 

disconnect the adapter from mains and then disconnect its 

low-voltage connector from the socket on the rear panel of 

the preamp. 

 

COMPLETE SET 

 

1. 

AMT BC-1  

1

 

2. 

Instruction manual 

1

 

3. 

Packaging box 

1

 

4. 

Warranty card 

1

 

 

Summary of Contents for Bass Crunch

Page 1: ...h are not described in the instruction manual Repair works must be carried out only by qualified experts Contents Important instructions 1 Complete set 1 Introduction 2 BC 1 Channels Description 2 Before you start 2 Specifications 2 Power adapter low voltage connector contacts arrangement 2 Powering the device from battery and power adapter 2 Controls 3 Front panel 3 Left panel 3 Right panel 3 Bat...

Page 2: ... packing Do not allow children to play with the device and packaging materials Please recycle all packing materials in the way harmless to the environment In order to avoid the device overheating provide a sufficient airflow around it do not cover it and do not place near other heat emitting devices Device operation near powerful radio transmitters and sources of high frequency signals can result ...

Page 3: ...l increased sensitivity on off 20 Battery compartment screw Left panel 21 OUTPUT direct output to power amp 22 CTRL OUT AMT TS 2MIDI aux convertors control output 23 CAB SIM direct output to mixer s line input 24 DI OUT balanced output intended for connection of devices equipped with balanced inputs Right panel 25 INPUT instrument input of the preamp 26 RETURN aux effect signal return 10dB 27 SEND...

Page 4: ...ired operation mode The PCB shows the following markings P parallel and S serial Replace the cover and fix it in place by means of four fastening screws Note some of the earlier modifications do not have FX LOOP switch AUDIO CONNECTIONS AND SWITCHING WARNING All cable connections must be made ONLY WITH PREAMP SWITCHED OFF Possible audio connections of the preamp with external devices _____________...

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