Laney A-Fresco User Manual

ACOUSTIC

FrescoFrescoFresco

WELCOME

Dear Player,

Thank you very much for purchasing your new Laney product and becoming part of the worldwide Laney family.

Each and every Laney unit is designed and built with the utmost attention to care and detail, so I trust yours will give you many years of enjoyment.

Laney products have a heritage which stretches back to 1967 when I first began building valve amplifiers in my parents’ garage.

Since then we have moved on from strength to strength developing an extensive range of guitar, bass, public address, multi instrument and keyboard amplification products along with a list of Laney endorsees that includes some of the world’s most famous and respected musicians.

At the same time we believe we have not lost sight of the reason Laney was founded in the first place - a dedication to building great sounding amplification for working musicians.

Warm Regards,

Lyndon Laney

Chairman and Founder.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome and thank you for choosing the A-FRESCO.

The A-FRESCO is a professional, compact and portable acoustic guitar amplifier, powered via battery or via the included PSU and dedicated to delivering a clean and clear amplified acoustic guitar tone wherever you need it.

Whether in the studio, on stage or out-doors, the A-FRESCO delivers every time.

The A-FRESCO was designed with complete portability in mind and features a compact cabinet design and ergonomic carrying handle plus a top hat for pole or tripod mounting. The A-FRESCO gives you total freedom to play where you want indoors or out.

When you are out and about using a set of high quality fully charged Lithium ION batteries the A-FRESCO can deliver up to 24hrs of non–stop operation.

The A-FRESCO is equipped with two independent channels capable of accepting either XLR or Jack inputs via the combi inputs so whatever output system your acoustic guitar has the A- FRESCO has it covered. Although designed primarily for acoustic guitar the A-FRESCO is equally at home handling a keyboard or a vocal mic, making the AFRESCO ideally suited as a small PA system for party jams or street performances.

Please continue to read the rest of this manual as it is the key to getting the best out of your A-FRESCO.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1). Read & Retain these Instructions carefully before installing or operating this product.

2). Comply with Warnings: All warnings and instructions for these products should be adhered to.

3). Unpacking: On unpacking your product please check carefully for any signs of damage that may have occurred whilst in transit from the Laney factory to your

dealer. In the unlikely event that there has been damage, please repack your unit in its original carton and consult your dealer. We strongly advise you to keep your original transit carton, since in the unlikely event that your unit should develop a fault, you will be able to return it to you dealer for rectification securely packed.

4). Amplifier Connection: In order to avoid damage , it is advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off your system. With all system parts connected, turn on source equipment, CD/MP3 players, mixers/recorders, etc, BEFORE turning on your guitar amplifier. Many products have large transient surges at turn on and off which can cause damage to your speakers. By turning on your guitar amplifier LAST and making sure its level control is set to a minimum, any transients from other equipment should not reach your loud speakers. Wait till all system parts have stabilised, usually a couple of seconds. Similarly when turning off your system always turn down the level controls on your guitar amplifier and then turn off its power before turning off other equipment

5). Servicing: Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the DC Power Supply 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.

6).Placement: This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care should be taken not to place objects containing liquids, such as vases, upon the apparatus. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. 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.

7). When using the DC power Supply: Only use the approved DC power supply provided by the manufacturer. Rating  12VDC 3A. Protected by a 125°C thermal fuse. Protect the power cord on the DC power Supply from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point they exit from the apparatus.(See notes on using the DC Power Supply page 5).

8). Batteries: Use alkaline batteries or in the product. (See notes on fitting and replacing batteries page 12).Li-ion

9).Sound Levels: Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility 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: According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Earplugs or protectors to the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss, if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.

10). Maintenance: Clean only with a dry cloth.

11). Pole Stand: Don’t over-extend poles/tripods; ensure at least 4 x the diameter is still inside the outer pole.

Make sure the legs have a good splay on the tripod, but do not obstruct doorways or other access-ways. Ensure the unit is stable and cannot fall over.

Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it's life.....and yours!

QUICK START

1. CONNECT

PEAK

CH1 CH2

Instrument

Microphone

Guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin or violin for example.

2. POWER-UP

For battery power options, please see pages 10-11 before continuing. The Power switch located on the Rear panel will bring the A-Fresco to life.

Power Consumption 36W

12V DC 3A

5.5 x 2.1mm

POWER

3. SET LEVELS

4. ADD EQ

5. ADD EQ

100 100

CH1 CH2

VOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUME

1010

ANTI-FEEDBACKANTI-FEEDBACKANTI-FEEDBACK PHASEPHASEPHASE

-5

SHAPE

100 100

CHR ADJ CHR ADJ

CHORUS CHORUS

LEVEL

PEAK

ACOUSTIC

ACOUSTICACOUSTIC

TREBLE

MIDDLE

BASS

REVERB

AAA

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BATTERY

MUTEMUTEMUTE

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SHAPE

MODE

HOLD

Slowly increase the Level control until the Peak led begins to flash during the loudest peaks of the music.

Increase the Volume control until the required listening

POWERPOWERPOWER

level is achieved.

Fine tune your sound with the 3-band EQ and Shape

control, add to the overall tone with Cabinet EQ (17), or experiment with a

NORMAL

ECO

mixture of the three.

If required, add independently assignable Chorus and Reverb.

12V/3A included DC power supply.

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