Kustom 16, 16R, Solo 16DFX, Solo 16, Solo 16R Owner's Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
Solo 16 / Solo 16R
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom amp! Your Solo16 / Solo 16R
model successfully draws on more than 30 years of amplifier design and
manufacturing experience at Kustom. This amp was planned from the ground up by
our engineers to offer top-notch tone and dependable performance. Inside this manual,
you'll find useful information about the amp's features and some suggested settings to
illustrate its tonal capabilities. We wish you many years of enjoyment with your Kustom
amplifier.
Model
Power
Equalizer
Channels
Impedance
Effects
Amplifier Type
Dimensions Weight
Solo 16
Solo 16R
EXPOSURE TO EXTREMELY HIGH NOISE LEVELS MAY CAUSE A
PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. INDIVIDUALS VARY CONSIDERABLY TO
NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS BUT NEARLY EVERYONE WILL LOSE
SOME HEARING IF EXPOSED TO SUFFICIENTLY INTENSE NOISE FOR A
SUFFICIENT TIME.
THE U.S. GOVERNMENT'S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) HAS SPECIFIED THE FOLLOWING PERMISSIBLE
NOISE LEVEL EXPOSURES:
DURATION PER DAY IN HOURS
ACCORDING TO OSHA, ANY EXPOSURE IN THE ABOVE PERMISSIBLE
LIMITS COULD RESULT IN SOME HEARING LOSS. EAR PLUGS OR
PROTECTORS IN THE EAR CANAL OR OVER THE EARS MUST BE WORN
WHEN OPERATING THIS AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM IN ORDER TO PREVENT A
PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. IF EXPOSURE IN EXCESS OF THE LIMITS AS
PUT FORTH ABOVE, TO INSURE AGAINST POTENTIALLY HARMFUL
EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT ALL PERSONS EXPOSED TO EQUIPMENT CAPABLE OF INDUCING
HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS, SUCH AS THIS AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM,
BE PROTECTED BY HEARING PROTECTORS WHILE THIS UNIT IS IN
OPERATION.
16 W
16 W
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/2 HR. or LESS
3 Band
3 Band
Two 8 Ohms
Two 8 Ohms
DANGER
SOUND LEVEL dB FLOW RESPONSE
90
93
95
97
100
103
110
Reverb
WARNING!
! THIS APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING. NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS
VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
! TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONAL ONLY!
335
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13 “ x15 “ x8 ”
N/A
Bi-Polar transistor
Bi-Polar transistor
IMPORTANT
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product.
2. All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference.
3. Obey all cautions in the operating instructions and on the back of the unit.
4. All operating instructions should be followed.
5. This product should not be used near water i.e. bathtub, sink, swimming pool,
wet basement, etc.
6. This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with
proper ventilation. It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a
built-in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air.
7. This product should not be placed near a source of heat, such as a stove,
radiator, or another heat producing amplifier.
8. Connect only to a power supply of the type indicated on the back of the
amplifier near the power supply cord.
9. Do not break off the ground pin of the power supply cord.
10. Power supply cords should always handled carefully. Never walk or place
equipment on power supply cords. Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of
stress, especially at the point where the cord exits the unit.
11. The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is unused
for long periods of time.
12. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be
provided.
13. Metal parts and vinyl covering may be cleaned with a damp rag.
14. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into
the unit through the ventilation ports or any other openings.
15. This unit should be checked by a qualified service technician if:
A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
B. Anything has fallen or been spilled into the unit.
C. The unit does not operate correctly.
D. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
16. The user should not attempt to service this equipment. All service work
must be done by a qualified service technician for warranty repairs.
848
34x40x22 CM
335
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13 “ x15 “ x8 ”
848
34x40x22 CM
20 Lbs.
9.1 Kg
20 Lbs.
9.1 Kg
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.
NOT REMOVE CHASSIS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE
PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE
PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE
TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE
PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING
THE UNIT.
Kustom Inc., 4940 Delhi Pike, Cincinnati, OH • USA
(800) 999-5558 Fax: (513) 347-2192 / www.kustom.com
THIS AMPLIFIER HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED
CAUTION
TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE POWER RESERVE FOR PLAYING
MODERN MUSIC WHICH MAY REQUIRE OCCASIONAL PEAK
POWER. EXTENDED OPERATION AT ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM
POWER IS NOT RECOMMENDED SINCE THIS COULD
DAMAGE THE ASSOCIATED LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MAXIMUM POWER CAN BE
OBTAINED WITH VERY LOW SETTINGS OF THE MASTER
VOLUME CONTROLS IF THE INPUT SIGNAL IS VERY STRONG.
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