Fishman ACOUSTIC MONITOR PRO User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

ACOUSTIC MONITOR PRO

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of a FISHMAN product. Please read
this manual carefully. If you have any further questions please call
our PRODUCT INFORMATION LINE at 978-988-9665.

CONTENTS

3 - FRONT and REAR PANEL FEATURES
4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

FRONT PANEL

5 - Rear Panel

7 - Power Section
8 - INTERFACING WITH OTHER GEAR
9 - POSITIONING THE ACOUSTIC MONITOR PRO

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
10 - TAKING CARE OF YOUR ACOUSTIC MONITOR PRO

SPECIFICATIONS

11 - BLOCK DIAGRAM
12 - LIMITED WARRANTY

THE FISHMAN ACOUSTIC MONITOR PRO IS A DUAL VOLTAGE
AMPLIFIER. ALWAYS USE THE PROPER FUSE FOR THE
VOLTAGE SELECTED. REFER TO PAGE 7 FOR INFORMATION
ON VOLTAGE SELECTION AND CHANGING FUSES.

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• Therefore, don’t open it up or try to modify it.

PACKING INFORMATION

UNPACKING

After you unpack your Acoustic Monitor Pro amplifier, check it for
any damage. We tested and inspected your amp before we
packed and shipped it, but in the unlikely event that something
was damaged before it reached you, contact your dealer to rem­edy the situation. Do not use your amp if it appears damaged.

• Always refer servicing to qualified personnel.

• Always replace the line cord (AC mains supply) with the same

type and rating.

• Always turn off the amplifier before making or unplugging any

AC connections.

• Do not operate this amplifier in the rain or where excessive

PACKING MATERIALS

Save the original packing materials and the box that your Acoustic
Monitor Pro came in. Should you ever need to ship it, the box and
its inserts will protect it.

moisture is present.

• This amplifier is very loud. Never operate it with your ear in

front of the speaker.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION!

Please fill in the following information for future reference:

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

DEALER’S NAME:

DEALER’S ADDRESS:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

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ACOUSTIC MONITOR PRO

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

1) CLIPPING INDICATOR (See Page 4)

2) VOLUME LEVEL (See Page 4)

3) POWER INDICATOR (See Page 4)

REAR PANEL FEATURES

1) TWEETER LEVEL (See Page 5)

2) BASS EXTEND (See Page 5)

3) GROUND LIFT (See Page 6)

4) BALANCED OUTPUT (See Page 6)

5) UNBALANCED OUTPUT (See Page 6)

6) VOLTAGE SELECT (See Page 7)

7) POWER SWITCH (See Page 7)

8) FUSE HOLDER (See Page 7)

9) AC RECEPTACLE (See Page 7)

10) UNBALANCED INPUT (See Page 6)

11) BALANCED INPUT (See Page 6)

12) ROOM COMPENSATION SWITCH (See Page 5)

13) STEREO TAPE / CD INPUT (See Page 5)

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ACOUSTIC MONITOR PRO OWNER'S MANUAL

ACOUSTIC MONITOR PRO

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - FRONT PANEL

CLIP LED

This LED glows only when incoming signal levels from an instrument exceed the point at which
the buffer amplifier or power amp distorts, a sure sign that the signal level is too “hot.” Adjust
the volume on your instrument or preamp so that the Clip LED only glows when you whack your
instrument’s strings exceptionally hard.

LEVEL

This knob controls the volume being sent from the Input Stage to the Power Amp of the Acoustic
Monitor Pro. It does not control or affect distortion from input signals.

POWER LED

Whenever your Acoustic Monitor Pro is turned on, this LED glows. If, for any reason, you
encounter a problem with your Acoustic Monitor Pro (no sound, for instance), always check this
LED. If it isn’t glowing, then either the Acoustic Monitor Pro isn’t turned on, plugged in, or con­nected to a working AC outlet. (Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in at both ends.
Check the outlet by plugging in something you know works.) If the LED isn’t glowing, even if the
outlet is okay and the power switch is on, then turn the Acoustic Monitor Pro off, unplug it, and
consult your dealer or Fishman Customer Service.

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