POST-REVERB RETURN JACK
You may choose to use the California Blonde as an
REVERB FOOTSWITCH
Inserting a footswitch into this jack allows the user to turn on and off the reverb signal present in the mix. For best results, use a quality shielded footswitch (available through SWR).
A/C LINE (MAINS) FUSE
The line fuse can open (blow) due to power surges or high power line transients. This fuse will also open in the unlikely event of an elec- tronics failure inside your amplifier.
Correct size and rating of the line fuse: 3AG, 3 amp
A/C LINE CORD RECEPTACLE
Accepts a standard A/C power cable (supplied with the California Blonde in the United States), used with almost all current musical, pro- fessional and household electronic devices. If it does become misplaced, replacements can be found at almost any computer, electronics, or pro audio store.
Note: The rating for this cable is
CROSSOVER PANEL FEATURES
TWEETER ATTENUATOR CONTROL
Use this control to adjust the level of high frequency heard through the tweeter (located in the upper right corner of the speaker enclo- sure). A normal setting for this control is straight up or “12 o’clock.” As you turn the knob clockwise from this position, the high frequency content is increased and you will get more “sparkle.” Turning the knob fully
NOTE: We have found that most fiddle/violin players prefer the tweeter out of the circuit (completely
EXTENSION SPEAKER OUT JACKS
We have provided two Extension Speaker Out Jacks on your California Blonde: one Speakon jack and one 1/4" jack. They should ONLY BE USED AS OUTPUT JACKS TO ANOTHER SPEAKER CABINET, NOT AS INPUT JACKS FROM ANOTHER AMPLIFIED SOURCE!
For the 1/4" jack, use an unshielded
In addition to the standard 1/4" jack, a single Speakon jack is provided. Speakon jacks and connectors offer the best possible speaker connection. They are far superior to banana or 1/4" phone jacks in that they not only lock in place and cannot become accidentally dis- connected, but offer a greater and more stable connection surface. If using the Speakon jack, we highly recommend a
If you wish to connect two additional cabinets (either by using both Speakon and 1/4" Out jacks, or by
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