Kustom KXB200H User manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kustom bass amplier.

Your KXB Model draws on decades of amp design and manufacturing

experience at Kustom. This model was built from the ground up to offer

world-class tone, useful features and reliable performance. Inside this manual,

you’ll nd valuable information about the amp’s controls and specications.

Being familiar with its features will help you effectively dial in different tones.

We wish you many years of enjoyment with your Kustom amplier.

OWNER’S MANUAL

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KXB200H/HR BASS GUITAR AMPLIFIER

KXB200H

KXB200

KXB200HR

FCC Statements

1. Caution: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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ENGLISH

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FRENCH

1. 0 dB Input: ¼-inch input that is intended for bass guitars with standard, passive electronics.

2. –6 dB Input: ¼-inch input that is optimized for bass guitars with active electronics.

3. Gain: Controls the input level to the preamp. Set so Clip indicator light is not lit, otherwise distortion may occur.

4. Volume: Controls the overall volume level of the amplier. Use in conjunction with the Gain control to obtain the

desired level.

5. EQ-63: This active control adjusts the low frequencies to boost or cut by 12 dB centered at approximately 63 Hz.

6. EQ-150: This active control adjusts the low-mid frequencies to boost or cut by 12 dB centered at approximately 150

Hz.

7. EQ-350: This active control adjusts the low-mid frequencies to boost or cut by 12 dB centered at approximately 350

Hz.

8. EQ-800: This active control adjusts the hi-mid frequencies to boost or cut by 12 dB centered at approximately 800 Hz.

9. EQ-2K: This active control adjusts the high frequencies to boost or cut by 12 dB centered at approximately 2 kHz.

10. EQ-5K: This active control adjusts the high frequencies to boost or cut by 12 dB centered at approximately 5 kHz.

11. Aux In: This is a 3-conductor, 1/8-inch, stereo jack that allows playback from a Compact Disc, MP3 player or other

audio device. The overall volume level will be determined by the audio device, so start with lower volume levels and

increase as needed.

12. Headphones: This is a 3-conductor, 1/8-inch input jack intended for headphone use. The amplier’s internal speaker

is disconnected when this jack is used.

13. Power Switch: This dual-function component is both an On/Off power switch and a status indicator light. When

illuminated, it shows that your amplier is ready to be played. To turn amplier on, press switch upward. To turn amp off,

press switch downward.

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KXB200H/HR Control Panel

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KXB200H HR

Speaker Outputs: These are two-conductor, ¼-inch external speaker jacks. These jacks are wired in a parallel

conguration. Use them to connect the amplier head to speaker cabinets with a minimum total impedance of 4 ohms.

(Note: Be sure that the amp is turned off before connecting or disconnecting speaker cabinets.)

Examples:

If you have two 8-ohm speaker cabinets and plug one into each of the amplier’s two speaker jacks, the total load will be

4 ohms. Because this is equal to the minimum-rated load for the amplier (4 ohms), this combination is acceptable.

If you have two 4-ohm speaker cabinets and plug one into each of the amplier’s two speaker jacks, the total load will

be 2 ohms. Because this is below the minimum-rated load of the amplier (4 ohms), this combination must not be

used.

Effects Loop Send: Use this 2-conductor, ¼-inch jack to connect to the input of an external effects processor or

equalizer. This jack can also be used as a Preamp Out.

Effects Loop Return: Use this 2-conductor, ¼-inch jack to connect to the output of an external effects processor or

equalizer. This jack can also be used as a Power Amp In.

Balanced Line Out: This XLR jack is used to connect the amplier to a mixer or other line level amplier. (Note: This

output is post-EQ and post- Effects Loop but is located before the Volume control.)

Direct Out Volume: This control sets the output level for the Balanced Line Out. Set in its lower ranges until necessary

volume has been determined.

Ground Lift: Activating this switch removes the ground connection on the Balanced Line Out jack. If necessary, use this

switch to eliminate hum.

KXB200H/HR Back Panel

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KXB200H/HR AC Mains

KXB200H/HR Suggested Settings

The following suggested settings will help you dial in a variety of popular tones. Keep in mind, these are starting points to

get you up and running with your KXB amplier. Feel free to experiment to achieve your own signature sounds.

TRADITIONAL/VERSATILE TONE

In this setting, the amplier will deliver a traditional, yet versatile, electric bass sound. Whether you are playing Rock,

Country, Blues or Gospel, this setting will get you close. If you play with a pick and want less treble attack on the notes,

decrease the amount of high frequencies using the 2K and 5K controls. If you need a deeper bottom end, increase the

amount of low frequencies using the 63 control. Adjust the amount of Low and High Midrange to best match the tone of

your bass guitar and how it ts into the overall sound.

FUNKY, SLAPPED TONES

This style of music needs a strong attack with lots of treble. Using less Low-mids will help produce the extra top end

necessary for this type of music. If you use a “slapping” thumb technique, add a bit more low end and extra volume –

or less if you really hit the strings hard.

ALTERNATIVE STYLE

These settings are designed for upper-end punch and edge that will cut through most any sound mix. This tone will

work well with pick or ngers. Make sure your bass guitar’s volume control is turned up all the way. Since you’re adding

volume, be careful with the amount of EQ that you dial in, as it can also add some distortion to the sound.

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Kustom® KXB200H/HR Specications

Output Power 200 Watts 4 Ohms at 5% THD+N

Input Impedance Dual Input 0 dB: 500K Ohm, -6dB: 95K Ohm

Gain 75 dB Gain and Master at Max, All EQ at 12 o’clock

S/N Ratio -80 dB typical Below rated power

DIrect Output Electronically Balanced

XLR

Ground Lift Switch and Level control

Aux Input 800 mV Sensitivity Stereo 3.5mm High Impedance

Headphone Output 15 mW @ 30 ohms

per channel

Stereo 3.5mm, 8 ohm minimum

Effects Loop 800 mV/1K Ohm output

impedance

Effects Send, Gain and Master at 12

o’clock

800 mV/22K Ohm output

impedance

Effects Return, Gain and Master at 12

o’clock

Amplier Tone Controls 63 Hz +/- 12 dB

150 Hz +/- 12 dB

350 Hz +/- 12 dB

800 Hz +/- 12 dB

2 KHz +/- 12 dB

5 KHz +/- 12 dB

Power Requirements USA/Canada 120VAC/60Hz, 300W

Europe 230VAC/50Hz, 300W

UK 240VAC/50Hz, 300W

Australia 240VAC/50Hz, 300W

Japan 100VAC/50-60Hz, 300W

Dimensions/Weight

Head

cm3/Kilogram 24.4 (Height) X 50.8 (Width) X 27.9 (Depth),

12.5 Kilogram

Inches/Pounds 9.6 (Height) X 20 (Width) X 11 (Depth),

27.6 Lbs

Dimensions/Weight

Rack Mount

cm3/Kilogram 8.9 (Height) X 43.2 (Width) X 24.4 (Depth),

6.5 Kilogram

Inches/Pounds 3.5 (Height) X 17 (Width) X 9.6 (Depth),

14.3 Lbs

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KXB200H/HR Signal Flow Diagram

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