Bbe sound CRUSHER User Manual

CRUSHER

Users Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read
these safety instructions com­pletely before operating the appli­ance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, pre­cautions and instructions on the
appliance and described in the
operating instructions supplied
with the appliance.

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IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOON
WWaatteerr aanndd MMooiissttuurree ­near water: for example, near a bathtub, wash­bowl, kitchen sink,laundr y tub,in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool.
HHeeaatt ­heat such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances that produce heat.
VVeennttIIllaattiioonn ­position does not interfere with its proper ventila­tion. For example, you should not place the prod­uct on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that
might block the vent openings, or placed in a built­in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that
might impede the flow of air through the ventila­tion openings.
WWaallll oorr CCeeiilliinngg MMoouunnttiinngg ­be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as
recommended.
AAcccceessssoorriieess ­unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should

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Do not install the appliance

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Do not install the appliance near sources of

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Situate the product so its location or

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If your appliance can

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Do not place this product on an

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follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.

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PPoowweerr SSoouurrccee ­supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
PPoowweerr--CCoorrdd PPrrootteeccttiioonn ­that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by
having objects placed on it, paying particular atten­tion to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where
the cord exits from the appliance.
GGrroouunnddiinngg oorr PPoollaarriizzaattiioonn ­grounding or polarization feature of the AC power
cord. If your AC receptacle will not accept the
power cord plug, contact your electrician to install
a proper AC receptacle.
WWhheenn nnoott iinn uussee ­appliance from the outlet when left unused for a
long period of time.To disconnect the cord, pull it
out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out
by the cord.
AACC RReecceeppttaaccllee ­receptacle holds the power cord plug firmly and
securely. If the power cord plug is loose,contact

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Connect the appliance to a power

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Route the power cord so

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Do not defeat the

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Unplug the power cord of the

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Check to make sure that the AC

your electrician to replace the defective and unsafe
AC
FFoorreeiiggnn OObbjjeeccttss ­and liquids do not enter the enclosure through
openings.
CClleeaanniinngg ­before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
SSEERRVVIICCE
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and con­sult qualified service personnel when:

• the power cord or the plug has been damaged.

• a solid object or liquid has fallen into the cabi-

• the appliance has been exposed to rain or mois-

• the appliance does not appear to operate nor-

• the appliance has been dropped, or the enclo-

Do not attempt to service the appliance beyond
that described in the operating instructions. For
all other servicing, refer to qualified service per­sonnel only.

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Be careful that foreign objects

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unplug this product from the wall outlet

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IMPORTANT

Before you begin, please
check the contents of this box
to insure that the following
items are included:

• The BBE Crusher

• The BBE Crusher User’s
Manual

• 9VDC External Power
Supply

• 9V Battery

If any of these items are found
to be damaged or missing,
immediately contact the dealer
from whom the unit was pur­chased.

This manual will help you to
effectively utilize the BBE
Crusher. Should you have any
questions, please feel free to
contact us at 800-233-8346.

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Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of
the BBE Crusher!

The Crusher is a High Gain Distortion pedal with a
passive 3-Band Eq (Bass, Mid and Treble) that pro­vides the player with a wide range of effects; from a
mild crunch to over-the-top, insane distortion.

Features:

• High Gain Distortion Circuit

• 3-Band Passive Eq

• True Bypass

• Powered by 9 Volt Battery/AC

Adaptor (Included)

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CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ……………………………………………………i
Important …………………………………………………………………ii
Product Features …………………………………………………………iii
Controls and Connections ………………………………………………1
Battery Replacement ……………………………………………………2
Applications………………………………………………………………3
Service ……………………………………………………………………4
Maintenance………………………………………………………………4
Warranty …………………………………………………………………5
Specifications ……………………………………………………………6

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

DC POWER INLET

Accepts any standard
9VDC power supply.

BASS CONTROL

Regulates the amount
of bass frequencies.

GAIN CONTROL

Controls the amount
of boost.

LED

Indicates Crusher
is engaged.

OUTPUT

The output is
designed for run­ning instrument
cables directly to
your amplifier.

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MID CONTROL

Regulates the amount of
midrange frequencies.

TREBLE CONTROL

Regulates the amount of
treble frequencies.

VOLUME CONTROL

Regulates the amount of
output.

INPUT

Plug in your guitar,
bass or the previous
instrument level output
of your signal chain.

TRUE BYPASS
FOOTSWITCH

Engages the Crusher
effect.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

BATTERY
COMPARTMENT

Pull the latch to the left
with thumbnail to
release the hinged bat­tery compartment cover.
Carefully unplug battery
without straining cables.
Replace with fresh bat­tery in reverse order.

Use a standard 9Volt
battery. Battery life is
about 300 hours.

Unplugging the input
to the Crusher will turn
the unit off and con­serve battery life.

POWER SUPPLY
CONNECTOR

Connect the 9VDC
power supply here.

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APPLICATIONS

We recommend placing the Crusher before your amplifier or after any overdrive/dis­tortion pedal for the most desirable effect, but please feel free to experiment

Please Note: When using a BBE Sonic Stomp we recommend placing it last in the
signal chain.

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SERVICE

Should the Crusher ever require service
we recommend that it be sent to our
facility in California. Please contact our
Service Department at 800-233-8346
extension 116 for a “Return
Authorization” and include a copy of the
original sales receipt.

Maintenance of the BBE Crusher is lim­ited to proper cleaning of the unit with
mild household cleaner such as Formula
409™ or Windex™.

There are no user replaceable parts and
the unit should not be opened for any
reason unless you are a qualified techni­cian. Calibration should be performed if

If this product was purchased outside of
the United States, please contact your
local distributor.

MAINTENANCE

parts are replaced or if a performance
check-out indicates a problem with cali­bration. Long term use has shown that
over the life of this unit there is little or
no drift of the components in the BBE
Crusher which would cause a change in
calibration.

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WARRANTY

Warranty registration of the unit to BBE Sound, Inc.
is not necessary. It is strongly recommended that you
retain a copy of the bill of sale for future reference.

IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
END USER TO PROVIDE THE BILL OF SALE
OR OTHER MEANS OF PROOF OF PUR­CHASE TO VALIDATE THE WARRANTY IF
WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED.

The BBE Crusher is warranted against defects in
material and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from date of purchase from BBE Sound Inc.
or from an authorized dealer. During this period, we
will repair units free of charge providing that they
are shipped prepaid to:

BBE Sound, Inc.,
5381 Production Drive,
Huntington Beach, CA 92649.

We will pay return UPS shipping charges within the
USA. All charges related to non-UPS shipping,
including customs clearance, will be billed. The war­ranty will be honored for the longer of either 90 days
from the date of any service or the remainder of the
original 5 Year factory warranty.

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This warranty will be consider null and void by BBE
Sound, Inc. if any of the following is found:

1. The equipment has been physically damaged.

2. The equipment shows signs of abuse.

3. The equipment has been electrically damaged by
improper connection or attempted repair by the
customer or a third party.

4. The equipment has been modified without
authorization.

5. The bill of sales indicates that the purchase date
of the equipment is not within the warranty
period.

All non-warranty repairs are warranted for a period
of 90 days from the date of service.

BBE Sound, Inc. is NOT LIABLE FOR CONSE­QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Should the unit fail to
operate for any reason, our sole obligation is to repair
it as described above.

DO NOT RETURN ANY PRODUCT TO THE
ABOVE ADDRESS WITHOUT INSTRUC­TIONS AND AUTHORIZATION ISSUED BY
THE ABOVE LOCATION.

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Impedance: …………………1MEG Ohms

Output Impedance: ………………1K Ohm

Hardwire Bypass……………………Yes

Power Requirements:

DC inlet:…………………+9VDC min. 200ma

Battery Life: ……………300 hours

Dimensions: ………………………3.7"(W) x 4.7"(D) x 1.8"(H)

Shipping Weight: …………………3.3 lbs.

Note: Due to continuing product improvement, specifications and design are sub­ject to change without notice.

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5381 Production Drive

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

714-897-6766 • FAX [phone]

covered by U.S. Patent 4,482,866 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

www.bbesound.com

BBE is the registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc.

rev.1 12/05