EBS BZ-1, PU-2 User Manual

User’s Manual

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Table Of Contents

Page 2. Table of contents

Page 3. Σημαντικές Οδηγίες Ασφαλείας

Page 4. Important Safety Instructions

Page 5. Introduction

Page 6. BZ1 Front Panel

Page 7. BZ1 Rear Panel

Page 8. PU2 Pickup

Page 9. Application Examples

Page 10. Specifications

Page 11. Warranty Registration

Page 12. Registration form

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Important Safety Instructions

Caution

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that

may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

Caution

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you
to important operating and maintenance
instructions in the accompanying literature.

Please read the manual.

Caution

 Risk of electric shock. DO NOT

OPEN! To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove the top cover (or the front
or rear sections). No user serviceable parts

inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The
apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

perform any servicing other than that contained
in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be
performed by qualified service personnel.

 We would like to bring your attention to the fact

that extremely loud sound levels may damage
your hearing as well as your loudspeakers. Please
lower the volume before powering up the unit. Be
sure to keep the volume at an appropriate level.

 Ventilation: The appliance should be situated so

that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation. For example, the
appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that
may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.

Caution

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or 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 are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of 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.

11. Only use attachments/accessories 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, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

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

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally or has been dropped.

15. The apparatus should be connected to a MAINS
socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.

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Introduction

Dear customer,

Thank you for choosing the EBS BZ1/PU2 Bouzouki amplification package.

The products are manufactured in England to the highest standards using high quality materials. They have been designed and
tested to be reliable, long lasting state of the art products with a sound for the Bouzouki that is second to none.

Quality

The BZ1 is equipped with top quality materials. Some examples are: Gold plated jack sockets for long life, professional XLR
balanced outputs for hum free sound, non polarized electrolytic capacitors for higher quality sound, polystyrene capacitors for
EQ filtering. This results in a quality sound for years to come.

The PU2 Pickup is built to the same high quality standards as the BZ1. The PU2 has a specialized amplifier on board that has huge
power capability and high quality sound.

The pickup coil is precision wound around a powerful ceramic magnet and then potted in resin for a low distortion crystal clear
sound.

Testing

Our BZ1/PU2 Bouzouki amplification package is the result of many hours of listening tests, live tests at concerts and night clubs,
with some of the finest Bouzouki soloists.

We would like to thank all the Bouzouki soloists who tested our prototypes, giving us their suggestions and comments, and
helping to make the BZ1/PU2 a reality that is now available to our customers.

Thank you very much.