SWR Sound California Blonde User Manual
CALIFORNIA
BLONDE
OWNER’S MANUAL
SWR • CORONA, CA • USA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. PLEASE REFER TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
A. Read Instructions: All safety and operation instructions should be read before the product is operated.
B. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
C. Heed Warnings: All of the warnings on this product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
D. Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
E. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a slightly damp cloth for cleaning.
F. Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water; for example, near a swimming pool, wet basement, and the like.
G. Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
H. Ventilation: Slots and openings in the unit are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product, to protect it from overheating, thus these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
I. Grounding: This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the grounding-type plug.
J. Power Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs and the point where they exit the product.
K. Lightning: For added protection of this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
L. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
M. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
N. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
O. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
1) When the power supply cord has been damaged
2) If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product
3) If the product has been exposed to rain, water, or other conductive liquids
4) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions
5) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way
6) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
P. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Q. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
R. Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products that produce heat.
CALIFORNIA BLONDE OWNER’S MANUAL • 1
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS...
…you are now the proud owner of an SWR California Blonde acoustic instrument amplifier! Please read this entire manual carefully so that
you can fully realize the potential of the California Blonde.
MADE IN THE U.S.A.!
SWR amplification is handmade and individually tested in the United States. Everyone at SWR sincerely hopes that you are satisfied with
your recent purchase, as we are extremely proud of the quality and attention that goes into each and every SWR product. We truly hope
that your purchase of an SWR helps bring out the best in your playing and adds to your enjoyment of music.
Thanks for choosing SWR!
The amplifier packaging should include the following items:
(1) Owner’s Manual
(1) AC Power Cord
(1) Warranty/Product Registration Form
CALIFORNIA BLONDE SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT
120 Watts @ 8 ohms (internal speaker only)
160 Watts @ 4 ohms (using an 8 ohm extension speaker)
SPEAKERS
1- 12" stamped frame woofer, 200 watts, 8 ohm impedance
1- high frequency supertweeter, 25 watts, 16 ohms (crossover point fixed at 4kHz)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
30Hz to 16kHz.
CABINET
Made from a combination of plywood and particle board. Interlocking dado and rabbet joints, glued and nailed. Covered in a “sandstone”
vinyl covering. Metal corners. Comes with our “Texas Bar Proof” powdercoated speaker grill. Front slot port located at bottom.
One top strap handle and one spring loaded handle on the bottom. For better monitoring, tilt the cabinet back and extend the bottom handle. Then lower the cabinet down, resting it on the rubber handle.
DIMENSIONS: 24" H x 14.5" W x 14.5" D
WEIGHT: 50 lbs.
2 • CALIFORNIA BLONDE OWNER’S MANUAL
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
• Instrument Input Jack
• Stereo Input Jack
• Tuner Out Jack
• Balanced Mic Input Jack
• Gain Controls with LED Overload Indicator and Pull Phase
• Aural Enhancer Control (Channel 1)
• Bass Controls
• Mid Range Level Controls
• Treble Controls
• Effects Blend Controls
• Reverb Control
• Master Volume Control
• Power On/Off Switch
REAR PANEL FEATURES
• Line Fuse: 3A slo-blo
• A/C Power Cord Receptacle
• Stereo Headphones Jack
• Speaker On/Off Switch
• Effects Send Jacks
• Effects Return Jacks
• Balanced Line Out
• Line Out Jacks (Channel 1 or 2)
• Post-Reverb Return Jack
• Reverb Footswitch Jack
CROSSOVER PANEL FEATURES
• Tweeter Attenuator Control
• Extension Speaker Out Jacks (Speakon
and 1/4")
GETTING STARTED
Remove the AC cable from the accessory pack and connect it from the amplifier to a standard wall outlet. Make sure that the Gain and
Master Volume controls are set to the minimum position (fully counter-clockwise). Locate the power switch on the right side of the
front of the unit and turn on the amplifier. Upon powering up, don’t be surprised if you hear a small pop. This is absolutely normal.
Plug your instrument into the desired input jack (refer to “Front Panel Features” for greater detail). Turn your instrument’s volume up to at
least 75% of maximum and slowly adjust the gain control. Once you begin to play your instrument and you see the yellow light over the
gain control illuminate, back off the gain a bit. Now turn up the Master Volume and you should hear the sound of your instrument
amplified through the California Blonde. For more detailed information, please read the entire manual carefully so that you can fully realize
the California Blonde’s potential.
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