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HELPFUL HINTS
IMPORTANT! The SPEAKER OUTPUT Jack’s AUTO-MUTE function is triggered anytime there is no Speaker Cabinet (Load)
plugged into one of the Speaker Jacks. The amp “knows” if a cabinet is not plugged into a speaker jack and mutes to protect itself
from damage. If there is no sound when you turn STANDBY to “ON” – ALWAYS and IMMEDIATELY –
STOP PLAYING – and check to
make sure there is a Speaker Cabinet plugged in. The Front Panel MUTE LED will be illuminated red when either the MUTE/PLAY/
SILENT RECORD switch is set to MUTE or SILENT RECORD – OR – when there is no Speaker Cabinet connected to the Speaker
Jacks. AUTO-MUTE is also ON when the Set Bias switch is on.
NOTE: IMPORTANT! MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SPEAKER CONNECTED TO THE SPEAKER OUTPUT JACKS AT ALL TIMES!
EVEN THOUGH THE PRODIGY HAS BUILT-IN PROTECTION, DON’T RELY ON THIS ALONE – IT IS A HIGH POWER AMPLIFIER
AND NEEDS A LOAD CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES!
NOTE: IMPORTANT! NEVER UNPLUG THE SPEAKER LOAD (Cabinet) WHILE THE AMPLIFIER IS IN USE (BEING PLAYED)!
NOTE: IMPORTANT! DO NOT ATTACH OR USE A CABINET OR CABINETS WHOSE IMPEDANCE/LOAD IS LOWER THAN
4 OHMS. USE OF A 2 OHM LOAD ON THE AMPLIFIER WILL DRAMATICALLY STRESS THE POWER TUBES AND OUTPUT
TRANSFORMER, AND MAY CAUSE EXTENSIVE AND EXPENSIVE NON-WARRANTY DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER.
NOTE: IMPORTANT! – Do Not flip the STANDBY SWITCH in and out of STANDBY mode (on and off) while the amplifier is being
played or with any type of signal being amplified. The large amount of current involved in this scenario can damage the STANDBY
SWITCH.
Though it goes without saying, FULL POWER on the POWER SELECT mini toggle delivers the maximum headroom, punch and
perceived “speed” and control over the notes.
The VOICE Control is the most powerful single control on the PRODIGY and delivers many of the characteristics of several different
manufacturer’s iconic amplifiers in one simple to use control. Use the VOICE Control to take a “broad aim” at the sound/playing style
you are pursuing and then focus in and fine-tune with the rotary Tone Controls.
The VOICE Feature “preset sounds” are assembled with these stylistic applications in mind:
1. Slight Mid Scoop/Huge Low End: Funk/Thumbing/Slap
2. Subtle Wide “Q” Bass Boost-Approximately 20Hz – 180Hz: Smooth R&B/Fingerstyle
3. Flat: Articulate Rock Punch/Fingerstyle
4. Mid Scoop/Bass Boost/High Boost: Classic Rock/Pick, Fingerstyle, Thumbing
5. Radical Mid Scoop/Bass Boost/High Boost: Aggressive Rock/Pick, Hyper Slap/Thumbing
Sometimes less is more. Don’t fall prey to the classic Tone Trap… EQ HANGOVER. Don’t chase great Tone around in circles. Instead
use your IQ and constantly reference a “less altered state of play”. By going back and forth to a more “flat” or “conservatively voiced”
setting you will avoid ear fatigue and end up with a more balanced sound.
The SOLO Feature can be used to not only boost your level for featured parts, but as an additional MASTER VOLUME to compensate
for different footswitchable VOICE settings as well.
The D.I. OUTPUT will have signal present when in the PRE selection even when STANDBY is used to mute the signal to the power
section (STANDBY position) as this is the direct signal straight from your instrument before it goes through the amplifier.
The Cooling Fan is equipped with a thermostat that allows for different speeds depending on the operating conditions (temperature)
of the output transformer and tubes. Don’t be alarmed if the fan speed (and associated noise) increases while you are playing. This
is normal and essential to your amplifier’s wellbeing and reliability.
Now that you have an overview of your PRODIGY and some hints to achieve a great sound fast, let’s take a deeper look at the con-
trols and features of this mighty little Bass powerhouse.