Peins - Guitar amp Palmer - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Peins Palmer

YOUR TONEINTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the PALMER EINS all-tube head. Your EINS is a versatile single-ended guitar amplifier providing 1 watt of pure Class A output. This is more than you need for practicing at bed- room level, and mostly enough for quiet gigs and rehearsals when driving high-sensitivity loudspeakers. In fact, the EINS is surprisingly loud! Better still, it’s bursting with explosive, soulful tone. The single-end- ed design is highly regarded for its rich harmonics, organic breakup and touch responsiveness. A must for awesome crunch, overdrive and distortion sounds, just crank the EINS for power amp saturation without producing ear-splitting levels. It responds dynamically to your picking attack and guitar volume settings, and its sweet spot is so wide that it’s a “com- fort zone”. But there is more under the hood: simulated and hi-Z outputs turn the EINS into a veritable Swiss Army knife-type amp for multi-purpose usage. Most importantly, you can use these outputs without connecting a speaker cabinet – a built-in dummy load keeps the amp perfectly safe. Featuring the widely acclaimed Palmer PDI-09 filtering for state-of-the- art loudspeaker simulation, the simulated output doubles as a direct recording out and live sound DI for plugging straight into a PA system. The hi-Z output allows you to connect the EINS as a preamp into a dedi- cated power amp or instrument amplifier for stage volumes, or use it with a loop switcher as a dedicated overdrive and distortion “effect pedal”. Deceptively small, the EINS delivers big amp tone and pro performance from a complete stage and studio ready package - take it to the test, and the take it to the limits!

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• Keep these instructions!

• Follow all instructions in this manual and on the apparatus!

• Do not use this apparatus near water, i.e. bathtubs, sinks, swimming pools, wet basements, etc.

• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping and splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this product.

• Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

• Do not use this apparatus in dusty atmospheres, or in atmospheres con- taining flammable gases or chemicals.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with this apparatus. Use caution when moving the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover and damage to the apparatus.

• Do not block any ventilation openings in the apparatus to ensure reli- able operation and to prevent overheating. This apparatus should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) producing heat.

• Use only the supplied power cord. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

• THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. Under no circumstances should the safe- ty earth be disconnected from the mains lead.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace- ment of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from this apparatus. Do not place anything on the power cord.

• Power cords should always be handled carefully. Check power cords pe- riodically for cuts and signs of stress, especially at the plugs and the point where they exit from the unit. If any part of the power cord set is damaged, the complete cord set should be replaced.

• The mains supply disconnect device is the mains plug. It must remain accessible so as to be readily operable when the apparatus is in use.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Turning off the power switch does not completely isolate this apparatus from the mains supply so remove the power plug from the mains outlet if not using it for extended periods of time.

• If this apparatus is mounted in an equipment rack, rear support must be provided.

• Do not push objects of any kind into this apparatus as they may touch lethal voltages and/or cause shorts resulting in electric shock and the risk of fire. Do not spill liquids of any kind on the apparatus.

• Do not attempt to service this apparatus yourself, as opening or remov-

EN ENDE ESINSTALLATION & OPERATING: ing covers may expose you to lethal voltages and other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Unplug this apparatus from the mains outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when - the power cord or plug is damaged, - liquid has been spilled into the product, - objects have fallen into the product, - the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, - the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, - the product does not operate normally.

• Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss.

• Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hear- ing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to suf- ficiently intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government´s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposures: DURATION PER DAY IN HOURS SOUND LEVEL DBA, SLOW RESPONSE

• According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible lim- its could result in some hearing loss.

• Ear plug protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.

• Fuses: Replace with IEC type 127 (5 x 20 mm) and specified rating for best performance only. Do not use repaired fuses or short-circuit the fuse holder.

WARNING: Do not touch surfaces with the “HOT“ sign, rear panels and cov-

ers with air vents, heatsinks and their covers, as well as tubes and their covers which are designed to dissipate heat and may cause burns. WARNINGS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated „dangerous voltage“ within the product‘s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni- tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servic- ing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. EUROPEAN MODELS A power cord is supplied with an IEC molded socket at one end and a molded mains plug at the other end.If the fitted plug is unsuitable for your type of outlet sockets, it should be cut off and disposed of safely, in case it is inserted into a live socket elsewhere. If any part of the power cord set is damaged, the complete cord set should be replaced. The following information is for reference only. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Earth (Ground): Green and Yellow (US - Green/Yellow) Neutral: Blue (US - White) Live (Hot): Brown (US – Black) As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the ter- minal in the plug which is marked with the letter E, the earth symbol, or colored Green or Green and Yellow. The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or colored Black. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or colored Red Ensure that these colour codes are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed. Ensure that all terminals are tightened securely and no loose strands of wire are present. Ensure that the cord grip is clamped over the outer jacket of the cable rather than over the wires.

CALIFORNIA U.S.A. ONLY

California 93120 Compliant for Formaldehyde. “The Airborne Toxic Control Measure to reduce Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products.“ NOTICE REGARDING DISPOSAL (EU ONLY) When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is displayed on the product, owner’s manual, battery, or battery package, it signifies that when you wish to dispose of this product, manual, package or battery you must do so in an approved manner. Do not discard this product, manual, package or battery along with ordinary household waste. Disposing in the cor- rect manner will prevent harm to human health and potential damage to the environment. Since the correct method of disposal will depend on the ap- plicable laws and regulations in your locality, please contact your local administrative body for details. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol on the battery or battery package.

Connect your guitar to this socket using a quality instrument cable with 1/4” plugs.

This controls the amp’s output level, breakup and saturation from low to mid volume cleans to crunch, overdrive and full-on distortion and com- pression. The threshold of distortion varies depending on the tube complement (see TUBE OPTIONS below). Once you’re in the “comfort zone” you can easily go from near-clean to rich, compressed distortion and everything in between by varying your touch or riding the guitar’s volume control.

This pushbutton increases gain in the “down” position for more output, distortion and compression.

This is basically a treble roll-off similar to the tone controls of most electric guitars. However, it does more than just set the amp’s tone. From sparkling bright (fully clockwise) to darker tones and muffled “blanket over the speaker” sounds, counterclockwise rotation also reduces distortion and overall output to some extent. This is fully intentional and provides additional breakup control for tweaking your overdrive and distortion tones to per- fection – especially useful when recording!

This lights up when the amp is “on” (power switch in “POWER” position).

This rocker switch toggles the EINS on (“POWER” position) and off.

Connect the included IEC cord to this socket for mains power supply. Caution: Do not operate the amp without a protective grounding connection.

With this switch you can adjust the unit to the mains voltage of your country. Usually you will not have to operate this switch as the unit is generally pre-configured depending on the country it is delivered to. Be sure to disconnect the unit from the mains before operating this switch!

This is a line output for direct recording and connection to a PA system. It uses the Palmer PDI-09’s filter module for natural-sounding speaker simulation. Connect this output to your recording interface or PA con- sole using a quality instrument cable (1/4” plug to interface / console connector type). Should you need a true DI-Output (balanced XLR out, Transformer isolated, Mic level signal), then you may connect a standard passive DI Box to this output. Featuring a built-in dummy load, the EINS does not require speaker con- nection for DI use. Whether you want to lay down a smoking track in the studio, rip into a searing solo on stage or rehearse a new song with your band, just bring your EINS, dial in the dirt, and spank the plank!

This output transforms the EINS into a preamp or “effect pedal”. Deliver- ing all of the amp’s power stage performance the hi-Z out takes single- ended tone to another level. For preamp use, connect this output to a dedicated power amp using a quality instrument cable with 1/4” plugs. This setup provides pure Class A bliss at.volume levels limited by the power amp’s output only. Alternatively, run the EINS from the hi-Z out into any instrument ampfli- er (“host” amps may impart their own tone). Always connect loudspeakers to the power and instrument amps using quality loudspeaker cable.

EN ENDE ESFor footswitchable “effect pedal” use you need a loop switcher (refer to the switcher manual for connection. The loop connectors are mostly la- belled “send” and “return”, or “receive”. The former is the loop out which connects to the EINS input, the latter are the loop ins and connect to the hi-z output). Note: some stompboxes feature a built-in effects loop which can be used to kick in the EINS along with the pedal itself–experiment!

This is where you connect speaker cabinets to the EINS. Using a quality loudspeaker cable with 1/4” plugs, connect the 8Ω out- put to a cabinet rated at 8 ohms, OR connect the 16Ω output to a cabinet rated at 16 ohms. If you don’t require insane amounts of clean headroom and running into highly efficient speakers, the EINS can easily hang with a subdued bass player and toned-down drummer rhythm section. You may also daisy chain cabinets to either output provided the final ohms load matches that of the output used. Caution: Never use the 8Ω and 16Ω outputs simultaneously!

The Palmer EINS default tube complement consists of an ECC83 preamp tube (V1) and ECC82 (V2) power tube. For different breakup and response char- acteristics you may also use the complements below: a) ECC83(V1) and ECC83(V2) –less volume, highest gain and earlier breakup for lead sounds b) ECC83(V1) and ECC81(V2) –less volume than default but more than (a), higher gain and earlier breakup c) ECC81(V1) and ECC82(V2) –more clean headroom, darker distortion sound d) ECC81(V1) and ECC83(V2) -lowest volume of all, breaks up later than (a), extremely precise distortion control

PRODUCT TYPE: guitar amplifiers TYPE: head TECHNOLOGY: tube CLASS: A POWER: 1 W INPUTS: 1 INPUT CONNECTORS: 6.3 mm Jack INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1 M Ohm(s) OUTPUTS: 4 OUTPUT CONNECTORS: 6.3 mm Jack OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: Speaker out: 8 & 16 Ohm, Simulated out: 4k, HiZ out: 3,3M Ohm(s) CHANNELS: 1 DISPLAY: Power CONTROLS: tone, level FX LOOP: no

CABINET MATERIAL: sheet steel DIMENSIONS (W X H X D): 206 x 128 x 108 mm WEIGHT: 2,47 kg Since all our products are constantly controlled and improved, techni- cal changes are possible without prior notice.

LIMITED WARRANTY PALMER is a brand of the Adam Hall group. This Limited Warranty applies to all products distributed through Adam Hall. The statutory warranty rights towards the seller are not affected by this guarantee. In fact, it justifies, additional independent warranty claims towards Adam Hall. Adam Hall warrants that the Adam Hall product you have purchased from Adam Hall or from an Adam Hall authorized reseller is free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 or 3 years from the date of purchase. The Limited Warranty Period starts on the date of purchase. In order to receive warranty services you are required to provide proof of the purchase date. Your dated sales or delivery receipt, showing the date of purchase, is your proof of the purchase date. Should products of the brands named above be in need of repair within the limited warranty pe- riod, you are entitled to warranty services according to the terms and conditions stated in this document . This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser of this Adam Hall branded product and is not transferable to anyone, who obtains ownership of the Adam Hall branded product from the original purchaser. During the Limited Warranty Period, Adam Hall will repair or replace the defective component parts or the product. All component parts or hardware products removed under this Limited Warranty become the property of Adam Hall. In the unlikely event that your Adam Hall product has a recurring fail- ure, Adam Hall, at its discretion, may elect to provide you with a re- placement unit of Adam Hall´s choice that is at least equivalent to your Adam Hall branded product in hardware performance. Adam Hall does not warrant that the operation of this product will be uninterrupted or error-free. Adam Hall is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the instructions included with the Adam Hall branded product. This Limited Warranty does not apply, - to wear parts (e.g. accumulator) - to any product from which the serial number has been removed or that has been damaged or rendered defective as the result of an accident - in case of, misuse, abuse, or other external causes - by operation outside the usage parameters stated in the user´s documen- tation shipped with the product - by use of spare parts not manufactured or sold by Adam Hall - by modification or service by anyone other than Adam Hall These terms and conditions constitute the complete and exclusive warranty agreement between you and Adam Hall regarding the Adam Hall branded product you have purchased.14

If your Adam Hall branded hardware product fails to work as warranted above, your sole and exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement. Adam Halls’ maximum liability under this limited warranty is expressly limited to the lesser of the price you have paid for the product or the cost of repair or replacement of any hardware components that malfunction in conditions of normal use. Adam Hall is not liable for any damages caused by the product or the failure of the product, including any lost profits or savings or special, incidental, or consequential damages. Adam Hall is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by you for a third party. This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought, or claims are made, under this Limited Warranty or as a tort claim (includ- ing negligence and strict product liability), a contract claim, or any other claim. This limitation of liability cannot be waived or amended by any person. This limitation of liability will be effective even if you have advised Adam Hall of an authorized representative of Adam Hall of the possibility of any such damages. This limitation of liability how- ever, will not apply to claims for personal injury. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that may vary from state to state or from country to coun- try. You are advised to consult applicable state or country laws for a full determination of your rights. REQUESTING WARRANTY-SERVICE To request warranty service for the product, contact Adam Hall or the Adam Hall authorized reseller from which you purchased the product.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

These devices meet the essential requirements and further relevant speci- fications of Directives 2004/108/EC (EMC) and 2006/95/EC (LVD). For more information, see www.adamhall.com. CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT (ELECTRICAL WASTE) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with sepa- rate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of15

material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details on where and how they can recycle this item in an enviromentally friendly manner. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and con- ditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. WEEE-DECLARATION Your PALMER product was developed and manufactured with high quality ma- terials and components wich can be recycled and/or reused. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal waste at the end of its operational lifetime. Please dispose of this product by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment. This will help to protect the environment in which we all live.