Traynor SB110 Ultra Compact and Lightweight Small Block Bass combo Instruction Manual

Traynor SB110 Ultra Compact and Lightweight Small Block Bass combo

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions pertaining to a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to a person

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. THIS DEVICE IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY!
INSTALLED BATTERY PACKS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT SUCH AS SUNSHINE, FIRE OR THE LIKE.

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.
Cleaning: 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 connection. 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.

Equipment that is suspended overhead must use a secondary safeguard to prevent personal injury in the event the primary mounting mechanism fails. Safety eyebolts attached to the equipment and galvanized steel wire can be used together to implement a failsafe mounting thus ensuring the safety of the equipment and anyone positioned below the equipment.
Improper installation can result in bodily injury or death. If you are not qualified to attempt the installation get help from a professional structural rigger.

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

The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water; no objects filled with liquids should be placed on the apparatus.
Terminals 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. To 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, requires battery pack replacement or has been dropped. Disconnect power before servicing!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The 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 enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons

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

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. 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 prongs are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to 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.

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.
• To 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 or appliance coupler shall remain readily accessible.

Traynor Bass Guitar Amplifiers
SB110, SB112 and SB115
Thank you for choosing one of the Traynor Small Block series amplifiers. You’ll discover that these bass amps sound “right” with a minimum amount of effort and knob twirling, delivering great tone and making them perfect for practically any perfor-mance. Best of all, its extremely lightweight and compact; this will make setups and tear-downs a great deal easier.

The Extras, They’re All Here

• The power LED displays the status of the amplifier, including power up, ready and fault.
• Inputs are provided for standard Passive pickups (0 dB) and extra-hot or Active pickups (-6 dB).
• An AUX input jack for playing external audio from media players.
• The Gain control lets you dial-in the perfect amount of volume, sensitivity, clarity, warmth (or even overdrive).
• The Master volume control (SB115 only) controls the overall volume.
• The Low expander control tailors your sound precisely and uniquely by extending the lows while reducing the mids.
• Active Bass, Low-Mid, Hi-Mid and Treble tone controls provide up to 15dB of cut or boost.
• The Mute button cuts the audio signal to the speaker without affecting the Tuner output.
• The balanced XLR Line Out is post-EQ on the SB110 and SB112 while the SB115 it’s pre-EQ.
• Phones jack connects headphones for practicing silently, or for monitoring in the studio; please note that connected to headphones disconnects signal to the main amp.
• A full-range speaker system with acoustically matched and precisely crossed-over low and high-frequency drivers (Small Block combos only).
• A Tweeter Defeat/Active switch on the Traynor Small Block SB110, SB112 and SB115 combo amps allow greater note definition or a softer vintage sound.

Please take a little time to read the following instructions; then plug in, switch on, and unleash your musical creativity!

1. Status LED and Power Switch
   The power LED displays the status and condition of the amplifier. When powering up the Traynor Small Block, the LED will illuminate red for a few moments and then turn blue when the amp is ready to go. If a fault is detected, the LED will constantly illuminate red.

2. 0dB/Passive and -6dB/Active Inputs and Clip LED
   The Traynor Small Block input circuit has been designed for most basses but all basses are not created equally. Since some basses have higher signals while others have very low signals, the Traynor Small Blocks feature accommodating inputs.
   For bass guitars with standard single-coil pickups we suggest you use the 0 dB input; for active or extremely ‘hot’ pickups, such as humbuckers, try using the -6 dB input. If you want an overdriven edge or “crunch,” use the 0 dB input. In all cases, the Gain control setting will establish the type of clean or overdriven sound being produced by the amp.
   Note: Do not use both inputs at the same time!. The preamp is not designed for more than one instrument to be played at a time.

3. Gain Control
   The Traynor Small Block series Gain control allows you to set the level of the signal before it’s sent to the tone controls. This allows control of the tonal ‘sensitivity’ or ‘definition’ of the amplifier. Higher Gain settings will give more ‘growl’ to your bass.

4. Tone Controls
   A wide range of sonic adjustment, covering the entire audio spectrum, is achieved by the four active tone controls. Each tone control has a great range of ±15 db. The center position denotes a neutral or nominal setting for all con-trols. The Bass control adjusts the level of the low frequency and works with the Low Mid, the next frequency range up. The Hi Mid covers the next higher frequency range and the Treble control adjusts the upper frequency range.
   User Tip: When starting out, it’s a good idea to center all tone controls, adjust these while playing until the desired tone is achieved. Keep in mind that all tone and EQ circuits are gain-related, which means it may be necessary to re-adjust the Gain control once the desired tone is achieved. This will help you to retain the amount of clarity or ‘growl’ you desire.

5. Low Expander Control
   The Low Expander shapes the tone of the bass by extending the low frequency and reducing the mid frequencies (around 400 Hz). By re-shaping the frequencies in this manner this provides an expanded tonal palette.

6. Master Volume Control (SB115)
   The Master volume control adjusts the overall signal level of the amplifier; consider it your “loudness” control.

7. Aux Input
   The 1/4-inch jack can be used an input for an external sound source such as a digital audio player or smart phones etc. A stereo source will be summed electronically when fed into the AUX Input jack using a TRS (stereo jack). The AUX Input is fed to the signal flow after the tone controls, which does not affect its tonality.

8. Phones Jack
   A Phone jack has been provided for connecting headphones so that you can practice or record without making any audible sound for the speakers. When you plug your headphones in, the amplifier’s speakers are disconnected; the XLR Line Out, Tuner jack and Effects Send jack still function.

9. GND Lift Switch (SB112 and SB115)
   The GND Lift switch (SB112 and SB115only) enables the ground pin to be lifted on the Line Out XLR jack. In the Lift position, the button disconnects Pin 1 of the XLR which might help reduce ground loop hum when routing signals directly to other equipment or mixing consoles. If ground loop hum is not present, you may get superior shielding from outside noise sources with the button in the GND setting. In most cases, it is recom-mended to have the switch set to GND.
   User Tip: When using the XLR Line out for recording direct-to-computer, we would recommend you insert a suitable device between the amp and computer such as A.R.T.’s TubeMP with USB for extra gain control and USB conversion.

10. Line Out XLR
    The XLR Line Out allows the user to connect the Small Block preamp directly to a mixing console or other audio de-vice when performing live or recording. Depending on the available inputs on the mixer, or other audio device, use a standard XLR mic cable. If only 1/4-inch inputs are available on the mixer, or other audio device, it is recommended to use an XLR female to a 1/4-inch TRS patch cable. It’s usually best if a 1/4-inch TRS line-level input is used on the mixer (or other audio device) to help match gain levels.

11. Limiter Switch (SB115)
    To prevent hard clipping of the power amp, a selectable peak limiter is provided.

12. Tweeter Defeat/Active Switch
    In the defeat position, the Tweeter Defeat switch disconnects the internal tweeter which provides a softer and more classic bass amplifier tone, for more brightness set the switch to the Active position.

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