Tech 21 Landmark 60 Owner's Manual

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TECH 21, THE COMPANY

LANDMARK 60, AN OVERVIEW

Tech 21, Inc., was formed by a guitarist possessing the unusual combination
of a trained ear and electronics expertise. In 1989, B. Andrew Barta incorpo­rated Tech 21 and made his invention commercially available to players and
studios around the world. His highly-acclaimed SansAmp™ pioneered
Tube Amplifier Emulation in professional applications for recording direct
and performing live, and created an entirely new category of signal process­ing. While there have since been many entries into this niche, SansAmp
continues to maintain its reputation as the industry standard.

After developing a full line of SansAmp models, Tech 21 expanded its offer­ings to include effect pedals; a compact, battery operable MIDI footcon­troller, the MIDI Mouse; as well as “traditional” style amplifiers for guitar
and bass. Each product is thoughtfully and respectfully designed by
B. Andrew Barta himself with the player in mind. Our goal is to provide you
with flexible, versatile tools to cultivate, control, refine and redefine your
own individual sound. Tech 21 takes great pride in delivering consistent
professional quality sound, studio to studio, club to club, arena to arena.

Tech 21’s SansAmp Bass DI direct box, which had internal controls to “set
and forget,” was the first direct recording device dedicated to bass. Shortly
thereafter, it was redesigned into the SansAmp Bass Driver DI with external
knobs and additional controls. Considered a staple in most home and pro
studios, it is consistently our best selling model.

The 100% analog Landmark 60 reconfigures the preamp format of our excep­tionally popular SansAmp Bass Driver DI pedal into a self-contained 60-watt,
1x10 combo. This format, too, offers you an entire sound spectrum of the
most coveted traditional and modern bass amp systems, including mega
overdriven tones that usually require a complex mass of gear --most of which
weren’t designed for bass in the first place.

Tech 21’s proprietary circuitry delivers styles ranging from Fender®to
SVT®, and from King Crimson to King’s X, and does so even at low volume.
The interactive controls give you access to specific tone shaping character­istics to create your own custom sounds as well.

For studio and live applications, our SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation
technology enables you to go straight into the mixer of a recorder or PA sys­tem via the XLR Direct Output.

This handsome, mid-sized combo delivers a truckload of professional bass
rigs in a single cost-effective package. As is customary with all Tech 21
products, the Landmark 60 is a multi-functional, super cost-effective pack­age suitable for any player’s repertoire.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

HEED ALL WARNINGS.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts 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, wherever it appears, alerts the user to important operating and maintenance
instructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual.

14. Unplug unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

15. This unit must be earth grounded. To reduce the risk of electric shock, NEVER
remove or otherwise attempt to defeat the ground pin of the power cord. If the provid­ed plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

This unit is powered by potentially hazardous voltage. Therefore,
observe the following safety precautions:

1. Read and follow all instructions before

using product.

2. Do not use product near water (such as
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, swim­ming pool, in a wet basement, etc.).

3. Unit should be located so that its location
or position does not impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.

4. Product should be located away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, or
other products, including amplifiers, that pro­duce heat.

5. Product should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operat­ing instructions or as marked on the product.

6. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

7. Do not allow objects or liquids to penetrate the enclosure through openings.

8. During heavy use, chassis may get hot to the touch. Handle with care.

9. Protect unit from strong impact.

10. Unplug product before cleaning. Never spray liquid cleaners into the amp: wipe

with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and film.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by

the manufacturer. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/product
combination to avoid injury from tipping over.

13. Amplifiers may be capable of producing high volume levels that could cause per­manent hearing loss or damage, if the exposure to such levels is prolonged. Such
damage is progressive and irreversible! If you experience any hearing loss or ringing
in the ears, consult an audiologist.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, do not expose this unit
to rain or moisture. Do not remove the chassis from its cabinet, or remove metal cov­ering from chassis parts. Removing the chassis from its cabinet exposes extremely
dangerous high voltages. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Hazardous volt­ages are present inside the chassis. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

CAUTION: Never modify the power cord. If original power cord becomes damaged,
frayed, or has exposed wires, replace immediately with same rating and gauge, or
higher. Replacements are commercially available or you can contact Tech 21 directly.

WARNING: Attempting to repair this unit is not recommended and may void its
warranty. NOTE: In the U.S. and Canada, servicing is performed at factory only. In
other countries, please refer repairs to the local Tech 21 authorized distributor.

FUSE

Fuse holder is located inside A/C cord receptacle. You must unplug
and remove power cord to change fuse. Replace with similar type

and same value: 100V and 117V units: use 3A

230V and 240V units: use 1.6A

QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS

Here’s how you can get your Landmark 60 up and running before you read the rest of
the manual. By not reading the entire manual, you’ll miss out on how to get the most
out of your new investment!

1. Plug your instrument into the top-panel Input jack (on the left side).

2. Attach the AC cord to the amp and plug into a wall socket.

3. Be sure the Level control on the Landmark 60 is down and then turn on the amp.

4. Refer to the sample settings provided in this manual.

5. Play your bass and you should hear a sound coming through the amp. If not, check that
your guitar’s volume control is turned up, recheck your connections, and be sure your
cable isn’t faulty. If there is still no sound, refer to factory or qualified technician.

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