THE LEADER IN BASS AMPLIFICATION.
World Tour
Bass Guitar Pre-amplifier
Covering Model
WP100 Navigator
Never Compromise™
©02-01-2006 by U.S. Music Corp.
Bass Guitar Pre-amplifier
WP100 Navigator
OPERATION MANUAL
Publishing Date 02-01-2006
FOREWORD
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Eden World Tour Integrated Amplifier System. All of us at Eden are totally committed to providing you with the very best bass guitar systems in their class. Our goals are to offer you the outstanding performance quality of a top-notch, professional bass amplification system at a reasonable price point, and to make World Tour amplifiers the most musical and reliable Bass amplifiers available.
This manual will cover domestic and international versions of the WP100 Navigator pre-amplifier.
The Navigator is one of the most sophisticated pre-amplifiers on the market today. This compact, rack mountable package houses modular circuits made with superior components and designed for years of trouble-free service. It boasts numerous patching options to connect with virtually all outboard. In addition, we’ve incorporated a Tube Character circuit that allows the user to control the amount of tube warmth in their sound, and more complete compressor controls to help dial in the exact amount of compression you need. To be blunt, if you can’t do it with a Navigator, you probably shouldn’t be doing it any way.
The Eden World Tour products group is the result of our quest for ultimate bass tone and maximum reliability. Your amplifier was designed, engineered and manufactured equivalent to aircraft vibration standards and housed in a one-piece aluminum case with steel top to ensure maximum reliability. The modular design allows quick repair in the field should such a need arise.
The Eden line of World Tour amplifiers is the result of our research and development in combining high performance and compact size. Just as a skilled craftsman needs good quality tools that won't let him down on the job, so does a good musician. We hope you enjoy the tool we’ve created for you. Have fun; play low!
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Please read this manual in its entirety before operating your new amplifier. Failure to do so could result in misuse or damage. We’ve taken the time to write it, which was a lot longer than the time it will take for you to read it.
Help us help you by taking a few moments to learn how to properly use your new amp. You’ll be glad you did!
CAUTION!
Your ears are your most important piece of equipment. Unfortunately, they cannot be replaced as easily as your other gear. Please take the following warning seriously.
This product, when used in combination with loudspeakers and/or additional amplification may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate at high volume levels or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any discomfort or ringing in the ears or suspect hearing loss, you should consult an audiologist.
Thank you for your purchase of an Eden bass guitar product. This unit has been designed and constructed to give you years of trouble-free service.
Please take the time to review this manual and to send in your warranty registration card.
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FRONT PANEL FEATURES
Input Jack – Designed to accept a standard 1/4-inch mono phone plug. For best results use a high quality shielded cable to connect your instrument to the amplifier. The input is buffered and will handle standard passive, high level active, and piezo input signals.
Mute switch – Mutes all the outputs except the Tuner Out, allowing for silent tuning. Lead singers and guitarists love this feature! The indicator to the left of the switch lights up when Mute is ON. This switch is duplicated on the footswitch.
Compressor Bypass switch – Disengages the compressor circuit. The indicator to the right of the switch lights up when the compressor is disengaged. This switch is duplicated on the footswitch.
Gain Control – Regulates the first gain stage of the preamplifier and controls the amount of signal available to the system.
Set Level Indicator – This light helps the user set the appropriate amount of gain. When set properly, the indicator should light on your loudest/lowest notes. We’ll go over this in more detail later in the manual.
Compressor Ratio and Threshold Controls –The Navigator's internal, studio-quality compressor uses a dbx-style, state of the art compressor chip with a fully adjustable Ratio and Threshold. Ratio sets the amount of compression, while Threshold determines when compression will take place.
Tube Character Control – Controls the amount of tube “grit” in your sound. This unique feature allows you to set up the exact amount of edge, or tube-style distortion, you need for your sound. The effect produces a subtle, soft asymmetric (single-sided) distortion. It operates like a vacuum tube in a light overload condition, producing a warm character. The overall effect is much more pronounced at higher input levels. With the control set at the far left position (sine wave), there is no effect on the signal. As you turn the control toward the right side (square wave), the effect becomes more noticeable.
Enhance Control – Called the “Magic Knob” by some, this complex control simultaneously boosts the very low bass, upper middle, and high frequencies while putting a dip in the lower middle frequencies.
It is flat when set to its minimum level (fully counterclockwise).
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Enhance Bypass Switch – disengages the Enhance control for a quick change in tone. The indicator to the left of this control will be lit when the Enhance circuit is bypassed. This switch is duplicated on the footswitch.
Turbo Boost Switch – Engages the +6dB Turbo Boost for instant volume change. The indicator to the right of this switch will be lit when the boost is activated. This switch is duplicated on the footswitch.
Tone Control Section
These controls allow you to boost or cut the tone at the desired frequency. The spacing allows the controls to interact smoothly and musically. From left to right, the controls and switches are:
Bass – This traditional shelving tone control provides 15 dB of boost or cut at approx. 30Hz. The control is flat in the 12:00 position.
Semi-Parametric Controls
There are three sets of semi-parametric controls. Each set has a Frequency control (top knob) and a Level control (bottom knob). The Level controls provide 15 dB of cut or boost. The control is FLAT in the 12:00 position. From left to right, the Frequency controls have the following ranges:
30-300Hz |
200Hz-2Khz |
1.2-12Khz |
Treble – This traditional shelving tone control provides 15 dB of boost or cut at approximately 11KHz. The control is flat in the 12:00 position.
EQ Clip Light – indicates clipping in the EQ section. Clipping is a Very Bad Thing and should be avoided at all times. We’ll tell you how to avoid this later in the manual.
D.I. Select Switches – The D.I. on the Navigator can be set to three different places on the signal chain: Pre-compressor and EQ, Post-compressor/Pre- EQ, and Post-compressor and EQ. Use these switches to choose the point at which the D.I. is sent.
D.I. Level Control – controls the gain of the D.I. In general, it is better to send a hotter signal and pad it at the board than it is too send a weak signal. However, this control allows you to adjust the D.I. to work with virtually all boards.
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Mode Selector Switch – Your Navigator can be operated in Stereo or Biamp mode. This switch allows you to choose which mode is used.
Limit Switch – This switch enables the internal stereo Output Limiters to be engaged with the final Main Outputs. The Limiters are calibrated to two standard Power Amplifier input voltage requirements: high voltage standard (such as a Crown amplifier) @ 2.8VRMS and low voltage standard @ 1.4VRMS. The selector switch for this is located inside the unit on the right side of the top front PC board. This should be set up by a qualified service tech to match the input specifications your particular amplifier at the time of purchase. Your unit was shipped with the switch in the higher limit position.
This feature gives you the additional safety of having onboard limiting available for your large power amplifier without the additional cost of an outboard comp./limiter. With the Limiter switch in the off position, the Main sends can reach +21 dBm.
NOTE: The limiters will also effect the Headphones and the Stereo D.I. output.
Side Chain Level Control – This control sets the amount of side chain effects return that is blended into the original signal.
Crossover Control – Determines the crossover point between amplifiers when in Bi-Amp Mode. In all other modes of operation, this feature is defeated.
Aux In Level Control – Sets the level for the stereo Auxiliary Inputs.
Balance Control – Balances power between the two amplifiers: High (or Left) and Low (or Right). This is useful when using cabinets of different impedance &/or efficiency.
Output Level Indicators – These give you an easy-to-read display of output level of your Navigator. For lowest noise, you should set your output as high as possible without overdriving, and adjust overall system volume using the level controls on your amplifier. (You are using an Eden amp, right?)
Master Level Control – Adjusts overall system output and stage loudness.
Headphone Jack – Accepts a standard 1/4-inch stereo headphone plug.
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