ART Pro Audio CoolSwitchPro User Manual

COOLSwitchPro
A/B-Y Switch with Isolation
USER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ FIRST

the m anual.

Read instructions Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings print ed here and on the equipment. Follow the operating instructions printed in this user guide.
Do not open There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer any service work to qualified technical personnel only.
Grounding Only connect the unit to equipment with properly grounded mains power. Do not defeat the grounding and polarization means of the power cord plug of the connected equipment. Do not remove or tamper with the ground connection on the power cord of the connected equipment.
Environment Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat, and vibration when operating and st oring. Avoid tobacco as h, drink spillage and smoke, especially that associated with smoke machines.
Handling Protect the controls from damage during transit. Use adequate padding if you need to ship the unit. To avoid injury to yourself or damage to the equipment, take care when lifting, moving or carrying the unit.
Servicing Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel only. Installation Install the unit in accordance with the instructions
printed in the user guide.
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OVERVIEW

The ART COOLSwitchPro A/B-Y Switch with Isolation is a handy foot-operated box that lets you switch an instrument signal (guitar, bass, or keyboard) t o either of two amplifiers or amp channels, A or B. The "Y" funct ion sends the input signal to both the A and B outputs in parallel. Switch-selectable features on the B channel add versatility to the basic switching functions. A high quality audio transformer can be switched in to provide isolation between the input and output signals. This helps reduce the danger of shock when the amplifiers are at a different potential. Also, this isol ation, along with a ground lift function, helps to eliminate the hum caused by ground loops. A phase reverse function lets you make sure both amps are in phase.
The ART COOLSwitchPro is completely passive with true bypass and is housed in a rugged, stable case with industrial­grade footswitches spaced for easy operation. It will provide many years of reliable service, whether on stage or in the studio.

Features

Sends your signal to either of two amps or both with foot
control
Switchable transformer isolation helps prevent shocks and
remove hum
Switchable phase invert helps make s ure both amps are
properly in phase
Switchable ground lift helps remove another potential
source of hum
Always connected "thru" jack for us e with a tuner or ot her
piece of gear
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Can be used in reverse to select between two inst rum ents
connected to one amp
Passive operation requires no power and provides true
bypass
Rugged all aluminum case sits flat and optimum
footswitch spacing allows easy operation
Perfect for stage or studio use
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CONNECTIONS

All connections are made through 1/4-inch TS (mono) jacks whose function is labeled on the top of the unit. Use shielded cables with 1/4-inch TS (two conductor) plugs to connect to these jacks.

INPUT

Plug your instrument (guitar, bass, or keyboard) or other signal source into this jack.

THRU

This jack provides a direct hard-wired connection to the input jack which is not affected by any switch function. Use it to connect to an electronic tuner or to provide an extension to your input cable.

OUTPUT A

Use this jack to connect to your main amplifier or channel.

OUTPUT B

Use this jack to connect to your secondary amplifier or channel. The functions controlled by the rocker switches on the front panel are applied to this output.
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