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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
HEED ALL WARNINGS.
This unit is powered by potentially hazardous voltage. Therefore,
observe the following safety precautions:
1.
Read and follow all instructions before
using product.
2.
Do not use product near water (such as
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, swim-
ming pool, in a wet basement, etc.).
3.
Unit should be located so that its location
or position does not impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.
4.
Product should be located away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, or
other products, including amplifiers, that pro-
duce heat.
5.
Product should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operat-
ing instructions or as marked on the product.
6.
Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the unit.
7.
Do not allow objects or liquids to penetrate the enclosure through openings.
8.
During heavy use, chassis may get hot to the touch. Handle with care.
9.
Protect unit from strong impact.
10.
Unplug product before cleaning. Never spray liquid cleaners into the amp: wipe
with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and film.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.
This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer. When a cart is used, use cau-
tion when moving the cart/product combination to avoid injury
from tipping over.
13.
Amplifiers may be capable of producing high volume levels
that could cause permanent hearing loss or damage, if the expo-
sure to such levels is prolonged. Such damage is progressive and irreversible! If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult an audiologist.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts the user to important operating and maintenance
instructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual.
14.
Unplug unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
15.
This unit must be earth grounded. To reduce the risk of electric shock, NEVER
remove or otherwise attempt to defeat the ground pin of the power cord. If the provid-
ed plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, do not expose this unit
to rain or moisture. Do not remove the chassis from its cabinet, or remove metal cov-
ering from chassis parts. Removing the chassis from its cabinet exposes extremely
dangerous high voltages. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Hazardous volt-
ages are present inside the chassis. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
CAUTION:
Never modify the power cord. If original power cord becomes damaged,
frayed, or has exposed wires, replace immediately with same rating and gauge, or
higher. Replacements are commercially available or you can contact Tech 21 directly.
WARNING:
Attempting to repair this unit is not recommended and may void its
warranty. NOTE: In the U.S. and Canada, servicing is performed at factory only. In
other countries, please refer repairs to the local Tech 21 authorized distributor.
FUSE
Fuse holder is located inside A/C cord receptacle.
You must disconnect
and remove power cord to change fuse.
Replace with similar type
and same value: 100V and 117V units: use F 6A L
230V and 240V units: use F 3.15A L
QUICK START AND STOP INSTRUCTIONS
QUICK START:
Here’s how to get your VT Bass 1969 up and running before read-
ing the entire manual. Note: By not reading the manual, you’ll miss out on how to get
the most out of your new investment!
1. Plug the VT Bass 1969 head into speaker cabinet(s). If you’re not using Tech 21’s
B410s, use cabinets rated for minimum of 300W RMS at 4
Ω
or 200W RMS at 8
Ω
.
2. Attach the AC cord to the amp and plug into a wall socket.
3. Plug your instrument into the front panel Input jack (on the left side).
4. Make sure the Level control on each channel is turned down. Then turn on the VT
Bass 1969 and adjust the Level controls accordingly.
5. Play your bass and you should hear a sound coming through the amp. If not, check that
your guitar’s volume control is turned up, recheck your connections, and be sure your
cable isn’t faulty. If there is still no sound, refer to factory or qualified technician.
QUICK STOP:
After shutting off the VT Bass 1969 (or any amplifier), wait at least 10
seconds before turning it back on.
ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGE-
F
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION
ATTENTION: POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUES D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE
N'EST REPARABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE
REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR
NICHT OFFNEN
VORSICHT
VORSICHT: ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGE-
FAHR NICHT DEN DECKEL ABNEHMEN. INTERNE TEILE KONNEN
NICHT VOM BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN. DIE WARTUNG
IST QUALIFIZIERTEM WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN.
