¶ The Quilter MicroBlock 45
¶ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 – Read and keep these instructions.
2 – Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
3 – WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Do not use this apparatus near water.
4 – Clean only with a dry cloth.
5 – WARNING: To prevent excessive temperature rise, operate product only in free air with unrestricted ventilation. Do not install in confined spaces or near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
6 – 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 grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
7 – Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
8 – Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
9 – The appliance coupler (or attachment plug) is the mains disconnect device and should remain readily accessible when amplifier is in use.
10 – 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.
11 – This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
12 – Changes or modifications made by the user that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void your authority to operate the amplifier.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
¶ CONGRATULATIONS!
Your new MICROBLOCK 45 is a complete mid-power guitar amplifier, with a nice helping of “Quilter Mojo” in an unprecedented compact form. Popular applications include:
- A complete guitar-amp head, with enough power and overdrive for rehearsals and even small gigs.
- Headphone driver, with or without speaker connected.
- All-purpose utility amp for popular music sources that use ordinary mini-plugs. For maximum headroom, keep Master on full and use the Gain to set volume level.
- Gain to set volume level. • Perfect for any pedal board or ultra-compact power rig.
- Velcro to the back of utility speakers, micro-combo rigs, or even conceal inside props that need sound.
¶ CONTROLS
- GAIN: Cleaner on low settings, louder with more overdrive to the right.
- TRI-Q: smoothly blends between three popular tone settings: “Scoop” on the left, “Normal” at 50%, “Lead” to the right.
- MASTER: Adjusts the overall loudness and peak output power without changing the tone established by Gain and Tri-Q.
¶ APPLICATION NOTICE -- THIS IS A MINI GUITAR AMP!
- The INPUT JACKS are compatible with any standard guitar, pedal, or music source.
- The OUTPUT JACK MARKED SPEAKER must be connected ONLY to a separate 4-16 ohm speaker. Do not connect to electronic inputs.
- The HEADPHONE OUTPUT may be used to feed other electronic inputs or standard headphones.
- USE ONLY WITH THE PROVIDED 24V-3A POWER SUPPLY, which is NOT COMPATIBLE with standard 9V pedal supplies. For maximum safety, plug the power supply into the MicroBlock, then connect to AC power.
¶ HOOKUP DIAGRAM
¶ WARRANTY & SERVICE:
For warranty and service information, visit our support website at support.quilterlabs.com
¶ FCC NOTICE:
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 product 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.