Acoustic B10 User Manual

B10 USER’S MANUAL

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Three (3) Year Limited Warranty

Subject to the limitations set forth below, Acoustic® hereby represents and warrants that the components of this product shall be free from defects
in workmanship and materials, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, subject to normal use and service,
for three (3) years to the original owner from the date of purchase.

Retailer and manufacturer shall not be liable for damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of product, loss of time, interrupted operation
or commercial loss or any other incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost profits, downtime, goodwill, damage to or
replacement of equipment and property, and any costs of recovering, reprogramming, or reproducing any program or data stored in equipment
that is used with Acoustic® products. This guarantee gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights which vary from state
to state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

California Prop 65 Warning
This product may contain a chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Acoustic
P.O. Box 5111
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-5111

All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are recognized as the property of their respective holders.
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FCC Statements

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Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

2. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

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B10 USER’S MANUAL

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IMpoRtANt SAFEtY INStRUCtIoNS

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EXPOSURE TO HIGH NOISE LEVELS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. INDIVIDUALS VARY CONSIDERABLY TO NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS BUT
NEARLY EVERYONE WILL LOSE SOME HEARING IF EXPOSED TO INTENSE NOISE OVER TIME.

According to OSHA, any exposure in the above
permissible limits could result in some hearing
loss.

Hearing protection must be worn when
operating this amplification system in order to
prevent permanent hearing loss.

DURATION PER DAY (HOURS) 8 6 4 3 2 1 1/2hr. or less

SOUND LEVEL (dB)

90 93 95 97 100 103 110

THE U.S. GOVERNMENT’S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) HAS
SPECIFIED THE FOLLOWING PERMISSIBLE NOISE LEVEL EXPOSURES:

1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product.

2. All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference.

3. Read and understand all warnings listed on the operating instructions.

4. Follow all operating instructions to operate this product.

5. This product should not be used near water, (i.e. bathtub, sink, swimming pool, wet basement, etc.)

6. Only use dry cloth to clean this product.

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Do not block any ventilation openings, as the product should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built-in enclosure
that will impede the flow of cooling air.

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Do not install this product near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or any other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.

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 is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician to remove the obsolete outlet.

10.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus. Do not break the ground pin of the power supply cord.

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Only use attachments specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, exercise caution when moving.

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.

14. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through
the ventilation ports or any other openings.

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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way.

16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

17. When a mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF NON-INSULATED
“DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCTS ENCLOSURE.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE PRODUCT’S USERS TO THE PRESENCE OF
IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.

APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL NOT BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the B10 amplifier. Founded as the Acoustic Control
Corporation in Van Nuys, California in 1968, Acoustic is the rig of choice for many
legendary touring professionals. Acoustic amp users include some of music’s premier rock,
jazz and funk bassists — with many original Acoustic rigs still cranking out massive tone
on stages throughout the world.

Now you own a piece of the Acoustic legacy — so turn it up and enjoy what pros have
known about for years. Welcome to Acoustic, the Pro’s Tone

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