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Table of Contents:

The Front Panel...................................................................................4

Using the Line Out Jack as an Insert Jack ......................................5

Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products

A Brief History Of The Tube ..........................................................6

Tube Types and Usage................................................................6,7

The Nature of Tubes: Why (and When) to Replace Them .......7,8

The Importance of Proper Biasing................................................8

Survival Tips For Tube Amplifiers ................................................9

System Block Diagram .....................................................................10

Technical Specifications ...................................................back cover

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.

DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR
PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3” (75mm) OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR
FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.

DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.

CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS.

ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND
COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS.

PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.

UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR
SAFE OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PRO-
TECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"

“ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”

"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:

EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:

EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:

"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"

“VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”

"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"

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PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO

NO ABRA

PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS
ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA
LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO.
NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO
REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS.

ATTENTION

RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ
AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR
REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE
PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE
REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.

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Содержание V58

Страница 1: ...U S E R S G U I D E ...

Страница 2: ...RE SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PRO TECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC S...

Страница 3: ...to operate yet still produces incredible sounds Like all St Louis Music amplifiers your V58 is designed by musicians and built using the finest components available Extensive testing confirms that this amplifier is the absolute best it can be In order to get the most out of your new amplifier we strongly urge you to read the information contained in this manual before you begin playing And Thank Y...

Страница 4: ... obtain the level you need The Volume control also governs the level of the signal at the Line Out jack 5 5 LINE OUT This jack provides a line level signal for connecting to a house mixing board recording con sole or external amplifier This jack can also double as in Insert jack allowing you to add an external effect as shown on the facing page The jack is a stereo 1 4 type tip signal out ring sig...

Страница 5: ...ouis Music s YPP117 and two 1 4 mono shielded cables to connect to the effect as shown Using the Line Out Jack as an Insert Jack TIP RING SLEEVE SEND RETURN GROUND Stereo to mono Y cord to Line Out jack to Line Out jack STP201 3 STP202 6 STP203 9 YPP117 1 4 TO 1 4 MONO SHIELDED CABLES to effect OUT jack to effect IN jack External Effect TIP RING SLEEVE Y adapter and 2 cables External Effect T I P ...

Страница 6: ...signed a number of outstanding solid state amplifiers that sound very very good Some use special circuitry which enables them to simulate the distortion characteris tics of a tube amplifier However the tube amplifier still held in the highest esteem by many musicians offers a classic vintage sound in a contemporary market Tube Types And Usage Tube amplifiers are based primarily on two types of tub...

Страница 7: ...oses gain starts to hum lacks sensitivity or feels as if it is working against you the preamplifier tubes may need to be replaced The power tubes are subjected to considerably more stress than the preamplifier tubes Consequently they almost always fail degrade first If deteriorating power tubes aren t replaced they will ultimately fail Depending on the failure mode they may even cause severe damag...

Страница 8: ...ith proper biasing If the bias is set too high overbiased the sound from the amp will be distorted at all levels If the bias is set too low under biased the power tubes will run hot the plates inside the tubes may glow red due to excessive heat and the sound from the amplifier will lack power and punch The excessive heat greatly reduces tube life from a few days to as little as a few hours in extr...

Страница 9: ...er replacing the output tubes unless the amplifier is equipped with self biasing circuitry This should be done ONLY at a qualified service center Improper biasing could result in the tubes running too hot which greatly reduces the life of the tubes or too cold which results in dis torted sound regardless of level settings Do not play the amplifier if it exhibits these symptoms get the bias checked...

Страница 10: ...10 V58 Guitar Amplifier System Block Diagram INPUT GAIN VOLUME TONE SPEAKER LINE OUT 12AX7A V1A 12AX7A V1B EL84 V2 ...

Страница 11: ...ility 1400 Ferguson Ave St Louis MO 63133 USA Office Facility 1400 Ferguson Ave St Louis MO 63133 USA Product Type Audio Amplifier Complies with Standards LVD 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 73 23 EWG Safety EN60065 EMC EN55013 EN55020 EN55022 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Supplementary information provided by your local Sales Services Office or SLM Electronics R D Engineering 1901 Congressional Drive St Louis MO 6...

Страница 12: ...ER REQUIREMENTS 120 VAC 60 Hz 40VA 100 115 VAC 50 60 Hz 40VA 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 40VA SIZE AND WEIGHT 12 H x 13 W x 7 5 D 18 lbs The V58 is covered with a durable Tolex material wipe it clean with a lint free cloth Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish Specifications and information in this manual are subject to change without notice www v...

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