Traynor Acoustic Master Studio Instruction Manual

Acoustic Master Studio

Acoustic-GuitAr Amplifier

MODEL TYPE: YS1082

The exclamation point within an equilatereal triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral

est prévu pour alerter l’utilisateur de la présence

d’instructions importantes dans la littérature accompag­nant l’appareil en ce qui concerne l’opération et la

maintenance de cet appareil.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, 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.
Ce symbole d’éclair avec tête de flèche dans un triangle

équilatéral est prévu pour alerter l’utilisateur de la présence d’un
« voltage dangereux » non-isolé à proximité de l’enceinte du
produit qui pourrait être d’ampleur suffisante pour présenter
un risque de choque électrique.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SUIVEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions pertaining to a risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury to a person

Read Instructions: The Owner’s Manual should be read and understood before operation

of your unit. Please, save these instructions for future reference and heed all warnings.

Clean only with dry cloth.
Packaging: Keep the box and packaging materials, in case the unit needs to be

returned for service.
Warning: To reduce the risk or fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or

moisture. Do not use this apparatus near water!
Warning: When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,

including the following:

Power Sources

Your unit should be connected to a power source only of the voltage specified in the
owners manual or as marked on the unit. This unit has a polarized plug. Do not use
with an extension cord or receptacle unless the plug can be fully inserted. Precau­tions should be taken so that the grounding scheme on the unit is not defeated. An
apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a Mains socket outlet with
a protective earthing ground. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used
as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Hazards

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The
product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.
Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer
or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing the
product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Only use
attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer

Note: Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may cause
health damage on your ears.

The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water; no objects

filled with liquids should be placed on the apparatus.

Te rminals marked with the “lightning bolt” are hazardous live; the external wiring

connected to these terminals require installation by an instructed person or the use of
ready made leads or cords.

Ensure that proper ventilation is provided around the appliance. Do not install near

any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

Power Cord

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 grounding type 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. The AC supply cord should be routed so that it is unlikely that it will be
damaged. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. If
the AC supply cord is damaged DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT. T o completely disconnect
this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC
receptacle. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Service

The unit should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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.

AVIS: AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE, N’ENLEVEZ PAS LE COUVERT (OU LE

PANNEAU ARRIERE) NE CONTIENT AUCUNE PIECE

REPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.

CONSULTEZ UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE

POUR L’ENTRETIENT

Instructions relatives au risque de feu,

choc électrique, ou blessures aux personnes

Veuillez Lire le Manuel: Il contient des informations qui devraient êtres comprises avant

l’opération de votre appareil. Conservez. Gardez S.V .P . ces instructions pour consultations
ultérieures et observez tous les avertissements.

Nettoyez seulement avec le tissu sec.

Emballage: Conservez la boite au cas ou l’appareil devait être retourner pour réparation.
Avertissement: Pour réduire le risque de feu ou la décharge électrique, n'exposez pas

cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité. N’utilisez pas cet appareil près de l’eau!
Attention: Lors de l’utilisation de produits électrique, assurez-vous d’adhérer à des

précautions de bases incluant celle qui suivent:

Alimentation

L’ appareil ne doit être branché qu’à une source d’alimentation correspondant au
voltage spécifié dans le manuel ou tel qu’indiqué sur l’appareil. Cet appareil est équipé
d’une prise d’alimentation polarisée. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil avec un cordon de
raccordement à moins qu’il soit possible d’insérer complètement les trois lames. Des
précautions doivent êtres prises afin d’eviter que le système de mise à la terre de
l’appareil ne soit désengagé. Un appareil construit selon les normes de CLASS I
devrait être raccordé à une prise murale d’alimentation avec connexion intacte de mise
à la masse. Lorsqu’une prise de branchement ou un coupleur d'appareils est utilisée
comme dispositif de débranchement, ce dispositif de débranchement devra demeurer
pleinement fonctionnel avec raccordement à la masse.

Risque

Ne pas placer cet appareil sur un chariot, un support, un trépied ou une table instables.
L’appareil pourrait tomber et blesser quelqu’un ou subir des dommages importants.
Utiliser seulement un chariot, un support, un trépied ou une table recommandés par le
fabricant ou vendus avec le produit. Suivre les instructions du fabricant pour installer
l’appareil et utiliser les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant. Utilisez seulement
les attachements/accessoires indiqués par le fabricant

Note: L'utilisation prolongée des écouteurs à un volume élevé peut
avoir des conséquences néfastes sur la santé sur vos oreilles. .

Il convient de ne pas placer sur l’appareil de sources de flammes nues, telles que

des bougies allumées.

L’appeil ne doit pas être exposé à des égouttements d’eau ou des éclaboussures

et qu’aucun objet rempli de liquide tel que des vases ne doit être placé sur l’appareil.

Assurez que lappareil est fourni de la propre ventilation. Ne procédez pas à
l’installation près de source de chaleur tels que radiateurs, registre de chaleur, fours
ou autres appareils (incluant les amplificateurs) qui produisent de la chaleur.

Les dispositifs marqués d’une symbole “d’éclair” sont des parties dangereuses
au toucher et que les câblages extérieurs connectés à ces dispositifs de
connection extérieure doivent être effectivés par un opérateur formé ou en utilisant
des cordons déjà préparés.

Cordon d’Alimentation

Ne pas enlever le dispositif de sécurité sur la prise polarisée ou la prise avec tige de
mise à la masse du cordon d’alimentation. Une prise polarisée dispose de deux lames
dont une plus large que l’autre. Une prise avec tige de mise à la masse dispose de
deux lames en plus d’une troisième tige qui connecte à la masse. La lame plus large ou
la tige de mise à la masse est prévu pour votre sécurité. La prise murale est désuète si
elle n’est pas conçue pour accepter ce type de prise avec dispositif de sécurité. Dans
ce cas, contactez un électricien pour faire remplacer la prise murale. Évitez
d’endommager le cordon d’alimentation. Protégez le cordon d’alimentation. Assurez­vous qu’on ne marche pas dessus et qu’on ne le pince pas en particulier aux prises.
N’UTILISEZ PA S L’APPAREIL si le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé. Pour
débrancher complètement cet appareil de l’alimentation CA principale, déconnectez le
cordon d’alimentation de la prise d’alimentation murale. Le cordon d’alimentation du
bloc d’alimentation de l’appareil doit demeurer pleinement fonctionnel.

Débranchez cet appareil durant les orages ou si inutilisé pendant de longues périodes.

Service

Consultez un technicien qualifié pour l’entretien de votre appareil. L'entretien est
nécessaire quand l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon que se soit. Par exemple
si le cordon d’alimentation ou la prise du cordon sont endommagés, si il y a eu du liquide
qui a été renversé à l’intérieur ou des objets sont tombés dans l'appareil, si l'appareil a été
exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, si il ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou a été échappé.

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DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED BY

YORKVILLE SOUND • Toronto, CANADA

The Acoustic Master Studio

The Traynor Acoustic Master Studio acoustic guitar amplifier was designed to reproduce
sound from an acoustic guitar as naturally as possible. The compact size and light weight
of the Studio makes it easy to carry and use anywhere. The amplifier accepts the output
from the active or passive pickups of your acoustic guitar, a microphone, or even line-level
inputs. Other features include a bank of 16 custom digital effects, a balanced line out and a
sweepable notch filter for controlling feedback. The versatility and response of the Acoustic
Master Studio will make it a pleasure to play for years to come.

1. Power

The Blue LED, located next to the Line Out jack, will illuminate when the unit is turned on. The
power switch is located at the back of the unit near the power receptacle / fuse holder.

2. Channel 1

Channel 1 has been voiced specifically for acoustic guitars. The input to Channel 1 is unbalanced
with an input impedance of 1-Mohm. It can accept either passive or active pick-ups (coil/piezo).
Controls include Vo lume, Bass and Treble equalization, as well as a sweepable Notch filter. This
filter is used to eliminate feedback between your guitar and amp. Channel 1 also contains a fixed
mid-frequency scoop that makes acoustic guitar pickups sound more natural. The clip LED can
be used to gauge input level to avoid audible clipping. If clipping does occur, lower the signal by
turning the volume down on your guitar or reducing the gain on the amplifier’s input.

3. Gain Control (Ch 1)

The Gain control is used to set the input level of your instrument. The clip LED can be used to
gauge input level to avoid audible clipping. If clipping does occur, lower the signal by turning
the volume down on your guitar or reducing the Gain control.

4. Tone Controls (Ch1)

The Channel 1 tone controls help you access the wide range of versatile sonic possibilities
of the Acoustic Master Studio. These controls do not affect Channel 2. Use the Bass
control to reduce boominess or add low end thump. The High control can be adjusted to
accentuate percussive sounds when using a light pick or to attenuate the sound of your
fingers moving across the strings.

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Channel 1 Input – ¼-inch TRS phone jack

Channel 1 Gain control

Channel 1 Tone controls – Bass and Treble
Channel 1 Feedback Filter control

Channel 2 Input – ¼-inch / XLR Combi-jack
Channel 2 Gain control

Channel 2 Tone control
Digital Effects controls
Master Volume control

Footswitch – ¼-inch TRS phone jack
AUX Input – RCA connectors
Line Out (post effects) – ¼-inch TRS phone jack

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5. Notch Filter Control (Ch 1)

Use Channel 1’s sweepable notch filter to eliminate feedback caused by the guitar being too close
to the amp at higher power. If feedback does occur, rotate the notch control slowly until the feedback
is eliminated. To bypass this filter, rotate it fully counter-clockwise to the off position. Please note that
if feedback occurs when you are in close proximity to the guitar amp, the notch filter may not help.
Therefore either reduce power or move the guitar farther away from the amplifier.

6. Channel 2

This channel accepts line level signals from active acoustic guitars or other line level sources
via ¼-inch cables. It also takes microphones through balanced XLR. Channel 2 has a flat
frequency response, making it ideal for vocals, keyboards, and drum machines. The channel
input is balanced but can also accept unbalanced cables. To reduce noise, it is advised that
you use balanced cables for interconnection wherever possible.

In order to power condenser mics, a 15 volt phantom power is applied to devices connected
with an XLR cable. Using a correctly wired XLR cable, phantom power is effectively invisible
to balanced dynamic mics and will not cause any damage. Phantom power IS NOT applied to
the ¼-inch portion of Channel 2.

7. Gain Control (Ch 2)

The Gain control is used to set the input level of your instrument. The clip LED can be used to
gauge input level to avoid audible clipping. If clipping does occur, lower the signal by turning
the volume down on your guitar or reducing the Gain control.

8. Tone Control (Ch 2)

Channel 2 is also equipped with a tone control for shaping your sound. At the mid
position, your tonal response is flat. Going clockwise will add more treble and rolloff
some bass. Turning the knob counter clockwise with do the opposite, removing top end
and accentuating the bass.

9. Master Effects

From lush reverb to a swirling rotary speaker simulator, the Acoustic Master Studio uses a
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) to create 16 custom Traynor effects. The Mix knob is used to
blend in the required amount of the original, clean signal. The Modify control is used to alter
the chosen effect. The parameter that can be changed is listed for each effect on the plate
found on the top of your amp.

Channel 1 is always linked to the built-in effects. Turn the Mix control fully counter clockwise
to bypass these effects if desired. The Channel 2 can be inserted into the effects chain by
depressing the CH2 EFX button.

10. Master Volume

The master control is used to increase or decrease the overall output of the Acoustic Master
Studio. It has no effect on the line out signal level or the effects loop.

11. Effects Footswitch

An optional footswitch, such as the single-switch APEX AFS1, can be used to bypass the
built in effects.

12. Aux Input

The Aux In consists of a stereo RCA for use with line level devices like MP3 players, CD
players, etc. The signal is injected before the Master Volume control.

13. Line Out

The balanced Line Out jack outputs a signal carrying a summed channel 1 and 2, post­effects, pre Master Volume. This means the Gain controls do affect the output of the
Balanced Line Out with the effects being audible but the Master Volume control will not
attenuate the signal. The Line Out can be connected directly to a mixer, a recording device
or even another amplifier.

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