Fishman LOUDBOX User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Loudbox

Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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CAUTION

Risk of electric shock.

Do not open.

No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Do not expose to rain or moisture.

Wherever this symbol appears, it alerts you to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage inside the enclosure that may be
sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

Whenever this symbol appears, it alerts you
to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
user’s manual for this amplifier.

Important Safety Instructions

To ensure your personal safety and the safety of others,
operate this apparatus only after reading these
instructions and heeding the warnings listed below.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block the 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 grounding­type 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 the plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12. Use only with a 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 a 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.

Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing
liquids and do not not place objects filled with liquids (such
as a beverage container or a vase) on the apparatus

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Hear This!

The Loudbox amplifier is capable of cleanly reproducing
the sound of your instrument at very high volume levels.
Prolonged repeated exposure to high sound pressure
levels (SPLs) without protection can cause permanent
hearing loss. OSHA has set guidelines and specified
permissible sound exposure limits for those who work in
high SPL environments.

Permissible Noise Exposures

Duration per day, hours Sound level dBA slow response

8 90
692
495
397
2 100
1 1/2 102
1 105
1/2 110
1/4 or less 115

To ensure against permanent hearing loss, wear hearing
protection when you perform with amplification.

QUICK START

Please read your Owner’s Manual before powering up your Loudbox. Here’s what you need to do to plug
in and play.

If your amplifier has an operating voltage of 120V, plug the provided AC line cord into the back of the
amplifier. For an amplifier that operates at 240V you must supply your own detachable power cord. The cord
you supply must have an IEC style 320 connector at one end, and a male AC plug appropriate for your area
at the other.

1. Make sure the Loudbox is switched OFF.

2. Plug the Loudbox into an electrical outlet with the appropriate AC voltage.

NOTE: Do not defeat the ground prong on the AC cable; the safe operation of this
amplifier depends on a proper ground connection.

3. Push the Mute switch to the IN position and make sure the Volume is turned down.

4. Connect your acoustic instrument to the Input of the Loudbox with a shielded 1/4”

cable.

Suggested Settings:

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5. Turn the Loudbox on.

6. Push the Mute switch to the OUT position and slowly turn the volume knob up to

the desired volume level.

If your pickup system has a volume control, turn it up a high as possible without
causing the amp to distort.

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