User manual BBE SOUND 322

[. . . ] If your AC receptacle will not accept the power cord plug, contact your electrician to install a proper AC receptacle. When not in use - Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. AC Receptacle - Check to make sure that the AC receptacle SERVICE Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and consult qualified service personnel when: · the power cord or the plug has been damaged. · the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. [. . . ] · the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. Do not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. For all other servicing, refer to qualified service personnel only. CONTENTS Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BBE Process Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Instrument Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Line Level Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Congratulations on your purchase of the BBE DI1000 Passive/Active Direct Box featuring the renowned Sonic Maximizer TM Processor!With the introduction of the 322, we are now able to offer our Sonic MaximizerTM technology in an extremely high quality and ruggedly built DI. This manual will be your guide to understanding the full functionality of the 322. · Solid 1/8" thick aluminum extrusion housing. Lightweight and extremely rugged · Made with pride in the USA IMPORTANT Before you begin, please check the contents within this box to insure that included are: 1. The BBE 322 Passive/Active Direct Box with built-in Sonic MazimizerTM. If any of these items are found to be damaged or missing, immediately contact the BBE dealer from whom the unit was purchased. Reviewing the information contained in this manual will answer most of the common questions that our service department receives. 3 322 FEATURES · Full Function BBE Sonic MaximizerTM · Jensen JT-DB-EPC Transformer Balanced Output · Purely Passive or completely Active · Switchable 0/15dB/30dB Pad Switch · Ground lift switch · 1/4" Tip-Sleeve input and thru-put · Mil-spec circuit boards · Extra thick, extra wide circuit board traces for unequaled electron flow · 1% metal film resistors throughout THE BBE PROCESS--"WHAT IT IS" Loudspeakers have difficulty working with the electronic signals supplied by an amplifier. These difficulties cause such major phase and amplitude distortion that the sound reproduced by speaker differs significantly from the sound produced by the original source. In the past, these problems proved unsolvable and were thus delegated to a position of secondary importance in audio system design. Include a copy of the bill of sale with the unit when it is shipped to BBE Sound, Inc. As the repair turnaround time is minimal, we request that the unit be sent to BBE Sound, Inc. We also need to add reliability data to our files so that future revision may be undertaken, if necessary, to improve the product. If unit has been purchased outside the US, please contact your national distributor. MAINTENANCE Maintenance of the BBE 322 is limited to proper cleaning of the unit with mild household cleaner such as Formula 409TM or WindexTM. There are no user replaceable parts and the unit should not be opened for any reason unless you are a qualified technician. Calibration should be performed if parts are replaced or if a performance check-out indicates a problem with calibration. Long term use has shown that over the life of this unit there is little or no drift of the components in the BBE 322 which would cause a change in calibration. 9 WARRANTY Warranty registration of the unit to BBE Sound, Inc. It is strongly recommended that you retain a copy of the bill of sale for future reference. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END USER TO PROVIDE THE BILL OF SALE OR OTHER MEANS OF PROOF OF PURCHASE TO VALIDATE THE WARRANTY IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED. The BBE 322 is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase from BBE Sound Inc. [. . . ] It is strongly recommended that you retain a copy of the bill of sale for future reference. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END USER TO PROVIDE THE BILL OF SALE OR OTHER MEANS OF PROOF OF PURCHASE TO VALIDATE THE WARRANTY IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED. The BBE 322 is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase from BBE Sound Inc. During this period, we will repair units free of charge providing that they are shipped prepaid to: BBE Sound, Inc. , 5381 Production Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. [. . . ]