Fusion S Series Manual
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FUSION S SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL FUSION 500S FUSION 800S FUSION 1200S PART # 160-1210-A FUSION S SERIES Congratulations! Your purchase of a new Gallien-Krueger Fusion “S” Series amplifier is surely the result of much careful consideration on your part. For our part, we at Gallien-Krueger are pleased that you chose us, and are determined that you will be a satisfied customer. In choosing a Fusion Introduction Series amplifier, you now own an amplifier with many unique features which will allow you to create your own distinct sound. To get the most out of your new GK Philosophy purchase, please take a few minutes to read I have never seen the point in doing through this manual. If you are in a hurry, things the way others have done them. I we suggest you at least read through the also have not been very interested in Quick Start section before setting up your following the latest fad. I’m a Stanford new rig. This will help get you started and educated engineer who worked my way give you a few quick tips, but is not a through school as a musician. Like all substitute for reading the rest of the manual. musicians, I have lugged amplifiers up Your amplifier should have come stairways and into car trunks, always with the following items, please check the wondering why these things had to be so contents of the box to ensure that you have heavy, bulky, and hard to handle. everything. As the principal innovator at GK, our products reflect my attitudes and life Included with your Fusion S series experiences. I don’t model my designs Amplifier: after other manufacturers’ products. Instead, I believe new and old problems are best solved with new solutions. Having taken Power cord 1 our own path, GK products enjoy a unique, Owner’s manual 1 unmatched sound, allowing you every Single button foot switch 1 opportunity to make an original statement. Foot Switch Cable 1 Having supported my products for over fifty years, I have learned from the story If your Fusion S Series amplifier did not come they tell. Gallien-Krueger is a reflection of with all the items listed, or if you encounter that story, and has a commitment to support problems while setting up your new that legacy. Just as the products I created equipment, please contact your local dealer over fifty years ago are still telling their or GK as soon as possible. story, the products we create today will be talking to us tomorrow. For Warranty Registration Visit Our Website www.gallien-krueger.com We’ll be listening, We wish you a lifetime of good playing and remember to always have fun! Robert Gallien Founder and President 2 FUSION S SERIES Table Of Contents Safety Instructions __________________________ 4 Safety Information__________________________ 5 Front Panel Features ________________________ 6 Rear Panel Features ________________________7 Quick Start _______________________________8 Table of Contents Installation and Maintenance __________________9 Specifications _____________________________10 *All Features and specifications are subject to change without notice Please read the Safety Information section on page 4 and installation instructions on page 9 before continuing. Gallien-Krueger Warning! 2234 Industrial Drive This amplifier is capable of producing Stockton, CA 95206 high sound pressure levels. Continued exposure to high SPL’s can cause phone: 209.234.7300 damage to your hearing. Always set fax: 209.234.8420 the volume at a safe listening level or use hearing protection if the unit is email: [email protected] operated at higher levels. internet: www.gallien-krueger.com CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ! CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE TOP COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrow head The exclamation point within symbol within the equilateral ! an equilateral triangle is triangle is intended to alert the user to the intended to alert the user to the presence presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” of important operating and maintenance within the product enclosure that may be of (servicing) instructions in the literature sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of accompanying the appliance. electric shock to persons. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERTED. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSER JUSQU’AU FOND. 3 FUSIONFUSION S SERIESSERIES trimtrim / voicevoice compcomp / onon outout / releaserelease drivedrive / onon levellevel / bodybody bassbass / bumpbump lo-midlo-mid / ccontont hi-midhi-mid / hhicuticut trebletreble / prespres mastermaster /mute/mute Read First! Important Safety Instructions! Safety Instructions sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces. This or local power company. For product CAUTION apparatus should not be placed in a built-in intended to operate from battery power, or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK installation such as a bookcase or rack unless other sources, refer to the operating proper ventilation is provided. instructions. DO NOT OPEPEN 8. Heat sources 16. Overloading Do not install near any heat sources such as Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, CAUTION: To prevent electric Shock, do not radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other or integral convenience receptacles, as this remove the grounding plug on the power apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce can result in electrical shock. cord, or use any plug or extension cord heat. 17. Object and liquid entry that does not have a grounding plug 9. Grounding or polarization Never push objects of any kind into this provided. Make certain that the AC Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized apparatus through openings, as they may outlet is properly grounded. Do not use or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two touch dangerous voltage points or short-out blades with one wider than the other. A parts that could result in fire or electrical an adapter plug with this product grounding type plug has two blades and a third shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the The Lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, grounding prong. The wide blade or the third apparatus. within an equilateral triangle, is intended to prong are provided for your safety. If the provided 18. Damage requiring service alert the user to the presence of non-insulated plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an Unplug this product from the wall outlet and “dangerous voltage” within the apparatus’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. refer servicing to qualified service personnel to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 10. Power-cord protection under the following conditions: a. The power-supply cord or the plug has The exclamation point within an equilateral Protect the power cord from being walked on or triangle is intended to alert the user to the pinched particularly at plugs, convenience been damaged; or presence of important operating and receptacles, and the point where they exit from b. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been maintenance (servicing) instructions in the spilled into, the product; or literature accompanying the apparatus. the apparatus. 11. Attachments c. The product has been exposed to rain or water; or Only use attachments/accessories specified by d. The product does not operate normally 1. Read these instructions the manufacturer. when following the operating instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should 12. Place Carefully Adjust only those controls that are covered be read before the apparatus is operated. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or by the operating instructions, as improper 2. Keep these instructions table specified by the manufacturer, or sold adjustment of other controls may result in The safety and operating instructions should be manufacturer, or sold with with the apparatus damage and will often require extensive work kept for future reference. the apparatus. When a cart When is by a qualified technician to restore the 3. Heed all warnings is used, use caution when moving caution when product to its normal operation; or moving the cart/apparatus us co cart e. The product has been dropped or All warnings on the apparatus and in the combination to avoid injury to avoid injury damaged in any way; or operating instructions should be adhered to. from tip-over. f. The product exhibits a distinct change in 4. Follow all instructions performance – this indicates a need for All operating and use instructions should be 13. Nonuse periods service. followed. 19. Replacement parts 5. Water and moisture Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time. When replacement parts are needed, be sure Do not use this apparatus near water. For 14. Servicing the service technician has used replacement example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen parts specified by the manufacturer or those sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. that have the same characteristics as the swimming pool, and the like. Servicing is required when the apparatus has original part. Unauthorized substitutions may 6. Cleaning been damaged in any way, such as power-supply result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled 20. Safety check Clean only with dry cloth. Unplug this apparatus or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, Upon completion of any service or repairs to liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.