Ovation OP-4BT Acoustic Electric Guitar with Preamp Owner’s Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Ovation
Table of Contents
Ovation OP-4BT Acoustic Electric Guitar with Preamp
Product Information
- Specifications:
- Model: OP-4CT
- Input: 1KHz (Sine Wave) 185mVac
- Piezo Output: 10KHz (78.3mVac) connected with Myler Capacitor 473J
- Frequency Response: 30Hz – 15mVac
- S/N Ratio: 38dB (Signal to Ground) Min
Product Usage Instructions
- Gain Control:
- Adjust the overall output level of the preamp. Clockwise increases sound level, and counter-clockwise decreases sound level.
- EQ Bass:
- Boosts or cuts the low-frequency elements of the guitar’s sound. Adjust to increase or reduce low-frequency power.
- EQ Mid:
- Boosts or cuts the middle-frequency elements of the guitar’s sound. Adjust to increase or reduce mid-frequency power.
- EQ Treble:
- Boosts or cuts the high-frequency elements of the guitar’s sound. Adjust to increase or reduce high-frequency power.
- Built-in Tuner:
- Press the tuner button to access the built-in tuner for easy guitar tuning without external equipment.
- Display:
- The tuner display window shows information when tuning, ensuring you are always in tune and ready to play.
FAQs
- Q: How do I change the battery in the preamp?
- A: To change the battery, locate the battery compartment on the preamp, remove the old battery, and insert a new one following the polarity markings.
- Q: Can I use the preamp with other acoustic/electric guitars?
- A: The OP-4BT preamp is specifically designed for Ovation Acoustic/Electric guitars. While it may work with other guitars, optimal performance is guaranteed with Ovation guitars.
INTRODUCTION
OP-4BT preamp
- Congratulations on your choice of the Ovation Acoustic/Electric guitar equipped with the OP-4BT preamp.
- This starting preamp is designed to provide essential features for a great acoustic/electric guitar experience.
- To ensure optimal performance, please read this manual thoroughly.
PREAMP FEATURES
OP-4BT PREAMP FEATURES
- GAIN:
- Adjusts the overall output level of the preamp.
- Turning this control clockwise increases the sound level; counter-clockwise decreases the sound level.
- EQ BASS:
- Boosts or cuts the low-frequency elements of the guitar‘s sound.
- If moved above the centre position the amount of low frequency power is increased.
- Below the centre, these sounds are reduced. In the centre detent position, the preamp does not affect these frequencies.
- EQ MID
- Boosts or cuts the middle-frequency elements of the guitar‘s sound.
- If moved above the centre position the amount of mid-frequency power is increased.
- Below the centre, these sounds are reduced. In the centre detent position, the preamp does not affect these frequencies.
- EQ TREB
- Boosts or cuts the high-frequency elements of the guitar‘s sound.
- If moved above the center position the amount of high-frequency power is increased.
- Below the center, these sounds are reduced. In the centre detent position, the preamp does not affect these frequencies.
- BUILT-IN TUNER
- The OP-4BT comes with a convenient built-in tuner, allowing you to easily tune your guitar without the need for external equipment. This feature ensures that you‘re always in tune and ready to play.
- DISPLAY
- When you play a note after pressing the tune button, the tuner display window annunciates the following information.
- TUNER ENABLED
- The upper and lower segments alternately flash when the tuner is on and no note is played.
- NOTE IN TUNE
- When the note played is in tune with the reference, the note names are displayed with a „diamond“ on the right.
- NOTE FLAT
- When the note is flat, the note names are displayed with an arrow pointing in the direction to move the string‘s pitch.
- NOTE SHARP
- When the note is sharp, the note names are displayed with a down arrow in the direction to move the string‘s pitch.
- OPERATION
- To operate the preamp, ensure you have a fresh 9V battery installed correctly in the battery compartment.
- Plugging in a 1/4“ shielded guitar cable into the jack activates the electronics in your guitar.
- The tuner can be used without plugging in.
- For the best results, connect the guitar to a PA system or an acoustic guitar amp after setup.
Specifications
Specifications
INPUT| 1KHZ(SINE WAVE) 185mVac
VOLUME CONDITION
Master Volume| Max
Bass volume| centre
Treble Volume| Center
Tuner s/w| Off
Middle Volume| Center
PIEZO OUTPUT
100Hz(80mVac)| 1KHz(85mVac)| 10KHz(78.3mVac)
Tuner on| 15mVac
-3DB Frequency| 30Hz
S/N Ratio| 38dB (Signal =>GND)
Hum & Noise| 5mVac (Signal =>GND)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
| | Min| Center| Max
Bass| 80Hz| 29mVac| 85.6mVac| 260mVac
Middle| 1KHz| 29mVac| 85.2mVac| 238mVac
Treble| 15KHz| 16.7mVac| 77.6mVac| 413mVac
LOW BATTERY| 5.5Vac
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References
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