Fishman Powerjack, Martin Activejack - Rev 2.3
1.
Remove the "000" jumper from the endpin preamp.
2.
Thread the VTB cable through the preamp barrel and solder to the preamp circuit board
Finish the Job
Fasten the VTB to your instrument as shown
1.
Knobs
2.
Nuts
3.
Washers
4.
Side of guitar
5.
Backing strip
6.
Lock washers/ground lugs
7.
Backing nuts
Remove Jumper
"000"
000
White
Shield Black
Red
White
2 - Nuts
1 - Knobs
3 - Washers
GUITAR BODY
5 - Lockwashers
with Ground Tabs
4 - Backing Strip
6 - Backing Nuts
Ground
Wire
Typical current consumption @ 9Vdc:
0.85mA
Typical 9V alkaline battery life:
500 hrs.
Input impedance (ohm):
47k
Nominal output impedance (ohm):
1k
Recommended load impedance (ohm):
10k and up
Signal gain (tone controls flat, volume at maximum):
0 dB (unity)
Maximum output level (1% THD @ 3kHz):
+8dBV
Baseline noise (A-weighted, tone controls flat):
-103 dBV
Baseline noise (A-weighted, tone controls full boost):
-93 dBV
Signal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted, tone controls flat):
93dB (Referenced to -10dBV)
Dynamic Range (A-weighted):
111 dB
(Referenced to onset of clipping,
1% THD @ 3kHz)
Frequency response:
10Hz - 70 kHz
(Tone controls flat,
-3dB relative to 1kHz, 100k load)
Bass control:
(Outer shaft)
100 Hz @ 12 dB
Treble control:
(Inner shaft)
11 kHz @ 14 dB
Cable Color Code:
Color
Function
White VTB Input
Red +9V
Black VTB Output
Copper shield Ground
All specifications subject to change without notice.
E l e c t r i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
E l e c t r i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
Save your original sales receipt. It is your proof of purchase if you require warranty service.
The Fishman VTB ("Product") is warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If the Product fails
to function properly due to defects in materials or workmanship during the applicable warranty period, Fishman
Transducers Inc. ("Fishman"), at its option, will repair or replace the Product, with no charge for labor or materials.
This warranty applies only if the Product is sold and delivered within the U.S. by an authorized Fishman Dealer.
Warranty service and repair for Fishman Aura is to be made only at the factory in Wilmington MA. Unauthorized repairs
will void this warranty.
Note:
For factory warranty service, the customer must prepay freight to Fishman.
To obtain factory service:
A VTB repaired under warranty at the Fishman factory will be returned to the customer UPS
ground freight, prepaid by Fishman to any location within the continental United States.
Important!
A Product that is returned to Fishman, which is not covered by the terms of this warranty, will be
repaired and returned C.O.D. with billing for labor, materials, return freight and insurance.
For factory service, you must deliver the VTB prepaid freight to Fishman.
1.
Contact Fishman Transducers Factory Service via email ([email protected]) to obtain a Return Authorization
number (RA number). Products returned without an RA number will be refused.
2.
Pack the VTB carefully. Include your shipping address (no P.O. boxes or route numbers). Also include a copy of
your sales receipt and a note that explains how to duplicate the problem. If we cannot duplicate the problem at the
Factory or verify the original purchase date, we may, at our option, charge for parts/labor and return shipping.
3.
Ship the VTB freight prepaid to:
Fishman Transducers Service Department
340 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA 01887 USA
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL FISHMAN BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR INCIDENTAL, INDI-
RECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY
OR OTHER OBLIGATION CONTAINED IN THIS OWNERS' MANUAL. THE WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL
NOT APPLY IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY ALTERATION, MISUSE, ACCIDENT, NEGLECT OR USED WITH
UNAUTHORIZED ATTACHMENTS.
www.fishman.com
513-000-008
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