Aguilar Tone Hammer 350 User manual

Incorporating the preamp from the popular Tone
Hammer preamp/DI pedal this super light bass head

combines three bands of exible EQ, a colorful “Drive”
control, and 350 watts of power in a 3 lb. package. The
Tone Hammer® 350 will give you the legendary
“Aguilar Sound” while still tting into the accessory

pouch of most gig bags – the perfect choice for bass
players on the go.

English

Table of Contents

I. Safety Instructions page 2.

II. Getting Started page 3.

A. Manual Conventions
B. Basic Setup
C. Protection Features

III. Features and Functions page 4.

A. Front Panel
B. Rear Panel

IV. Warranty Information page 6.

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I.

Safety Instructions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do
not expose equipment to rain or moisture. Aguilar
Amplication assumes no responsibility for any

damage or injury that results from improper use or
service.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! There
are no user serviceable parts inside of this product. This

is a high voltage device, and internal voltages can be
lethal. Any and all work should be performed by
qualied personnel only.

In order to ensure safe operation of the device, please follow these guidelines:

1. Read the instruction manual in its entirety before trying to operate the

equipment. The manual should be kept for future reference.

2. Observe all safety precautions, warnings and instructions noted in this manual.

3. Always unplug the amplier out of the wall socket, before cleaning. Use only

dry cloth. Do not use aerosols or solvents.

4. Keep the device away from sources of water such as pools, bathtubs, and sinks,
and do not expose it to rain or splashes of water. Do not place objects lled with
uid on the device.

5. Vents are provided for heat dissipation on the sides, and at the rear of the
amplier. Maintain at least a 2” (5cm) space around these vents to provide
sufcient ventilation.

6. Keep the amplier away from sources of heat and open ame, such as heaters,
radiators, stoves, lit candles, etc.

7. Make sure that the power cord is intact before plugging it into the unit. Do not
use cords with visible damage to its insulation, or connectors.

8. This device is equipped with a safety feature that requires the use of the three­ pin grounding power plug. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding
plug. If provided plug does not t your outlet, consult an electrician about
replacing an obsolete power outlet.

9. Use only accessories listed in this manual, or in other way specied by the

manufacturer.

10.Do not install this amplier on carts or other moving objects.

11.When amplier is in use, route the power cable in such way that will prevent it
from being stepped on, tripped on, pinched or damaged in any other way.

12.Do not use this device with wall/ceiling mounts not specied by the

manufacturer.

13.To completely discontent the equipment from the AC mains, disconnect the
power cord from the AC receptacle. For additional protection, unplug the
device during light storms, or when not used for long periods of time.

14.No user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualied service personnel. If
the unit was exposed to liquid, extensive heat or re, or sustained a mechanical
damage of any kind, do not attempt to operate it. Disconnect the unit from the
wall outlet, and consult qualied service personnel.

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II.

Getting Started

A.

Manual Conventions

In this manual, words that appear in italics represent actual
physical controls on the Tone Hammer® 350.

B.

Basic Setup

Input Voltage: 100-120/200-240 ~VAC
50/60 Hz
Mains Fuse: Internal T 5A/250V
Maximum power consumption: 450W

Select the proper voltage for your country’s operating voltage via
the Input Voltage switch on the back of the amplier. Select 115V

for 100-120V or 230V for 220, 230 or 240V.

Connect your speaker cabinet(s) to the amplier’s speaker
output using a cable with Speakon to Speakon connections, or
Speakon to ¼” connections with an insulated barrel. Use 12­ gauge or larger speaker cable for proper connections.
The amount of power this amplier will produce varies with the

impedance rating of your cabinets.

One 8 ohm cabinet – 175 watts
Two 8 ohm cabinets – 350 watts
One 4 ohm cabinet – 350 watts

Connect the amplier to the AC power outlet using provided
power cord.

Plug in your instrument.

With the Master volume and Drive down, turn on your amplier.

Adjust as follows:

1. Turn the Gain up while playing.

2. If you have a particularly high output instrument it may be
necessary to push the –10dB button in to prevent clipping of
the input buffer. This button is located above the Input jack

and when pushed in it lowers your input signal level by 10dB.

3. Turn up the Master control until you reach the volume you
need

Preamp:

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C.

Protection Features

The Tone Hammer 350 is equipped with several protection circuits
designed to prevent any damage to the amplier in cases where

the limits of the normal operating range are breached.

Protections include an over current, an over temperature, DC,
and HF detectors. If any of these circuits are triggered,
the amplier will either limit its output power, or shut down. In case
of a shut down the amplier will rapidly try to restart, checking if

the faulty condition is still present.

In case of shut down, both Operate and Status lights will turn off.

III.

Features & Functions

A.

Front Panel Features

Input Pad:

-10dB

Preamp Section:

Treble: +/- 14dB @ 4 kHz
Mid Level: +/- 16dB
Mid Frequency: 180Hz – 1 kHz
Bass: +/- 17dB @ 40Hz

The Drive control changes the gain structure and EQ interactively with the
Gain control position. By modifying the circuit structure, Drive gives a

“vintage voiced” EQ and gain structure that adapts to how you set the

Gain control. The lower the Gain control setting, the “atter” the EQ
applied. The higher you set the Gain control, the more saturated the gain

structure becomes, and the more the bass is tightened and the treble

smoothed.

The Drive circuitry surrounds the midrange controls, enabling you to get

a huge variety of tonal characteristics by simply adjusting the Gain, Mid
Level and Mid Freq controls.

When the Clip light turns red it indicates that the preamp is being driven

into clipping. Clipping can be a desirable characteristic, depending on
your taste. If you would like a cleaner sound you can experiment with the
input pad, Gain, Drive, and Tone Controls. All of these things, including the
output level of your bass, affect how often the light will go off. Clipping
the Tone Hammer 350 will not cause any shutdowns or damage to your
amplier.

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D.I. Section:

D.I. Nominal Output Level: -20dBu

D.I. Pre/Post Button:
Pre - Your signal goes to the D.I. XLR output jack before your Gain and EQ
settings, but after the –10dB input pad.

Post - Gain, EQ settings and effects will be sent to the D.I. XLR output jack.
Lift/Ground: If there is a hum when using the D.I. there may be a ground

loop. In many cases pushing in the Lift/Ground button can x this prob-
lem.

* Note: The Tone Hammer 350 will not be harmed by phantom power
through the D.I. Phantom power is a power supply that can be switched
on at the channel input of some mixing consoles and is used to power
some types of microphones. Use of phantom power (usually labeled as
48V) will have no effect on the D.I. or the amplier in general.

B.

Rear Panel Features

Speaker Outputs:

A single speakon output is provided. Any combination may be used as
long as the load does not go below 4 ohms. The speakon jack is
wired +1, -1.

Tuner Output:

One ¼” Tuner output is provided. When the amplier is muted your signal
will still reach the tuner.

Input Voltage Selector:

The Input Voltage switch allows you to change the operating voltage if
you travel with your Tone Hammer 350. You can select between 115V for
100-120V and 230V for 220, 230 or 240V.

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IV.

Warranty Information

The Tone Hammer® 350 is covered under limited warranty against defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years. This warranty is
non-transferable.

The warranty period starts from the date of purchase from an authorized
Aguilar dealer. Please retain your sales receipt, as it is necessary to obtain
warranty service.

Before sending your unit to Aguilar for repair, you must receive a return
authorization number from us. Please contact us via email (techsupport@
aguilaramp.com). Do not send any products to us without rst receiving a
return authorization from Aguilar.

You are responsible for all shipping charges. You must ship the unit to us
freight prepaid. We will return the unit to you freight collect. Aguilar
Amplication LLC is not responsible for shipping damage, either to or from
our service center. Claims must be led with the carrier.

The only company in the US authorized to perform work under this
warranty is Aguilar Amplication LLC of New York, NY.

Warranty service outside the USA: Warranty Service may be different in
your country. Please contact the Aguilar distributor in your country for
terms and procedures.

Aguilar Amplication LLC

599 Broadway, 7th .

NY, NY 10012

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Incorporando el preamplicador del famoso pedal
preamplicador/DI Tone Hammer este cabezal
superligero de bajo combina tres bandas exibles de
ecualización, un control de saturación “Drive” y 350
W de potencia en una unidad de solo 1,36 kg. El Tone
Hammer ® 350 le ofrecerá el legendario “Sonido
Aguilar” con la comodidad de poder ser transportado
en una bolsa estándar de accesorios para todos sus
conciertos – la opción perfecta para los bajistas de

gira.

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Contenido

I. Instrucciones de seguridad pág. 8.

II. Primeros pasos pág. 9.

A. Convenciones del manual

B. Conguración básica
C. Funciones de protección

III. Características y funciones pág. 10.

A. Panel frontal
B. Panel trasero

IV. Información sobre la garantía pág. 12.

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