max MUSIC 173.172 ShowKit Electric Acoustic Guitar Pack Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: max MUSIC

Table of Contents

UNPACKING INSTRUCTION
POWER SUPPLY
STORE THE GUITAR
AMPLIFIER
TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT
CHANGE THE STRINGS
CLIP-ON DIGITAL TUNER
References
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max MUSIC 173.172 ShowKit Electric Acoustic Guitar Pack Instruction Manual

Congratulations to the purchase of this Max product. Please read this manual thoroughly prior to using the product in order to benefit fully from all features.

Read the manual prior to using the product. Follow the instructions in order not to invalidate the warranty. Take all precautions to avoid fire and/or electrical shock. Repairs must only be carried out by a qualified technician in order to avoid electrical shock.
Keep the manual for future reference.

When using a shoulder strap, make sure the shoulder strap is securely attached to the guitar.
Do not place your face close to the instrument when changing or adjusting the strings.
After changing the strings, cut off the leftover string ends.
The guitar has been properly adjusted before being shipped from the factory. In For those adjustments that can be performed by the owner, please closely follow the instructions given in the Owner’s Manual for the procedure.
When playing the instrument, pay attention to the volume level. Especially late at night, take neighbors and those who are close by into consideration.
Broken guitar necks are mostly the result of accidents such as dropping the guitar, the guitar falling over, or from shocks occurred during transport. When the guitar is not being used, make sure it is kept on a sturdy stand where it won’t fall over, or place it in its case.
Do not treat the instrument in a rough manner like swinging it around, throwing objects at the instrument, dropping the instrument, etc. And do not put excessive force on the switches or control knobs, etc.
When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Also, do not spray insecticides close to the instrument. And when cleaning the headstock, be careful not to injure yourself on the sharp string ends.
Connect the product to an earthed mains outlet (220-240Vac/50Hz) protected by a 10-16A fuse.
During a thunderstorm or if the product will not be used for a longer period of time, unplug it from the mains. The rule is: Unplug it from the mains when not in use.
If the product has not been used for a longer period of time, condensation may occur. Let the unit reach room temperature before you switch it on. Never use the product in humid rooms or outdoors.

This mark attracts the attention of the user to high voltages that are present inside the housing and that are of sufficient magnitude to cause a shock hazard.
Caution Icon This mark attracts the attention of the user to important instructions that are contained in the manual and that he should read and adhere to.
The product has been certified CE. It is prohibited to make any changes to the product. They would invalidate the CE certificate and their guarantee!

NOTE: To make sure that the unit will function normally, it must be used in rooms with a temperature between 5°C/41°F and 35°C/95°F.

Electric products must not be put into household waste. Please bring them to a recycling centre. Ask your local authorities or your dealer about the way to proceed. The specifications are typical. The actual values can slightly change from one unit to the other.
Specifications can be changed without prior notice.

Do not attempt to make any repairs yourself. This would invalid your warranty. Do not make any changes to the product. This would also invalid your warranty. The warranty is not applicable in case of accidents or damages caused by inappropriate use or disrespect of the warnings contained in this manual. Max cannot be held responsible for personal injuries caused by a disrespect of the safety recommendations and warnings. This is also applicable to all damages in whatever form.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTION

CAUTION! Immediately upon receiving the product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damage from shipping or the package itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the package and all packing materials. In the event that the product must be returned to the factory, it is important that the product be returned in the original factory box and packing.

If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

POWER SUPPLY

On the label on the backside of the product is indicated on this type of power supply must be connected. Check that the mains voltage corresponds to this, all other voltages than specified, the light effect can be irreparably damaged. The product must also be directly connected to the mains and may be used. No dimmer or adjustable power supply.

Always connect the device to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the device has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.

STORE THE GUITAR

Do not keep the instrument close to a fire or flame, and keep it on a low, stable surface.
Do not leave the instrument leaning against the wall, etc., in the vicinity of children.
Long-term storage in the hard case may have an adverse affect on the guitar. Open the case occasionally to let air circulate in the case.
If the instrument is not going to be used for an extended period of time, keep the instrument in a place other than those listed below.
- Locations subject to direct sunlight.
- Locations subject to extremely high or low temperatures.
- Locations subject to high humidity, dust, or vibration.
- During the summer season, temperatures inside of a car can become extremely hot. Do not leave the instrument inside of a car.

AMPLIFIER

Guitar input – Plug your guitar in here.
Gain – Adjust the amount of pre-amp gain. High gain setting will supply more distortion and sustain.
Boost – Turn on/off the gain control
Volume – Adjust amplifier loudness
Treble – Adjust the treble tone.
Middle – Adjust the middle tone.
Bass – Adjust the bass tone .
Phones – For connecting stereo headphones.
Aux – Connect an audio source (e.g. MP3 player, mobile phone) to play along.
Power – Switch the amplifier On or OFF.

TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT

The tuning machines have spring-loaded mechanisms which automatically take up
wear, preventing backlash. However, it is possible to adjust the amount of pressure
required to turn the machines. Each machine has a tension adjustment screw, as
illustrated.

Clockwise screw rotation tightens the machine. The tuning machines should be adjusted to the extent that they are firm, but can turn smoothly. This adjustment is normally unnecessary, and excessive tightening can lead to premature tuning machine wear.

TUNING MACHINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT

CHANGE THE STRINGS

Unwind the old string at the tuning machine at the top of the neck (it is recommended to change 1 string at a time)
Push the old string through the body of the guitar through the hole in the bridge.
Insert a new string through the corresponding hole (compare the thickness of the new string to the old string to make sure it is the correct string).
Run the string over the nut in the bridge and along the neck.
Feed the string through the hole in the tuning machine post.
Bend the string around the post and wind the string using a tuning peg.

CLIP-ON DIGITAL TUNER

Power / Mode button
Display
- Note name
- String number
- Chromatic / Guitar / Bass
- Measuring range
Clip
Battery compartment

Inserting the battery
Press on the battery compartment cover as marked on the back of the device. Open the compartment and insert a fresh CR2032 battery, paying close attention to the polarity. The life of the battery depends on the conditions of use.

Note: If the device does not work as described in this manual, and you do not solve the problem by switching it off and on again, remove the battery and reinstall it to possibly solve the problem.

Operating

Attach the device to your instrument via the clip.
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn the unit on.
Select the tuning. Press the button repeatedly to select ‘Chromatic’, ‘Guitar’ or ‘Bass’ as the tuning.
- If you select ‘Chromatic’, the display will show the note name.
- If you select ‘Guitar’ or ‘Bass’, the display will show the string number and the note name.
Play a single note on your instrument, the note name or string number is displayed. The backlight changes and the measuring range is displayed.
- If the backlight turns green and the gauge is centered, the note is in tune correctly.
- If the backlight turns blue and the indicator is pointing to the left, the tuning is too low.
- If the backlight turns blue and the display is pointing to the right, the tuning is too high.
If the unit does not detect any signal for 3 minutes after switching it on, it will switch off automatically.