Palmer PTRIAGE Handbuch

PTRIAGE
AMP Selector - Manual
SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Please read these instructions carefully.
2. Keep all information and instructions in a safe place.
3. Follow the instructions.
4. Observe all safety warnings. Never remove safety warnings or other information from the equipment.
5. Use the equipment only in the intended manner and for the intended purpose.
6. Use only sufficiently stable and compatible stands and/or mounts (for fixed installations). Make certain
that wall mounts are properly installed and secured. Make certain that the equipment is installed securely
and cannot fall down.
7. During installation, observe the applicable safety regulations for your country.
8. Never install and operate the equipment near radiators, heat registers, ovens or other sources of heat. Make
certain that the equipment is always installed so that is cooled sufficiently and cannot overheat.
9. Never place sources of ignition, e.g., burning candles, on the equipment.
10. Ventilation slits must not be blocked.
11. Do not use this equipment in the immediate vicinity of water (does not apply to special outdoor equipment
- in this case, observe the special instructions noted below. Do not expose this equipment to flammable
materials, fluids or gases.
12. Make certain that dripping or splashed water cannot enter the equipment. Do not place containers filled
with liquids, such as vases or drinking vessels, on the equipment.
13. Make certain that objects cannot fall into the device.
14. Use this equipment only with the accessories recommended and intended by the manufacturer.
15. Open the device for changing the battery, do not modify this equipment.
16. After connecting the equipment, check all cables in order to prevent damage or accidents, e.g., due to
tripping hazards.
17. During transport, make certain that the equipment cannot fall down and possibly cause property damage
and personal injuries.
18. If your equipment is no longer functioning properly, if fluids or objects have gotten inside the equipment or
if it has been damaged in another way, switch it off immediately and unplug it from the mains outlet (if it is
a powered device). This equipment may only be repaired by authorized, qualified personnel.
19. Clean the equipment using a dry cloth.
20. Comply with all applicable disposal laws in your country. During disposal of packaging, please separate
plastic and paper/cardboard.
21. Plastic bags must be kept out of reach of children.
22. If the equipment has been exposed to strong fluctuations in temperature (for example, after transport), do
not switch it on immediately. Moisture and condensation could damage the equipment. Do not switch on
the equipment until it has reached room temperature.
23. Do not step on the power cord. Make certain that the power cable does not become kinked, especially at
the mains outlet and/or power adapter and the equipment connector.
24. When connecting the equipment, make certain that the power cord or power adapter is always freely
accessible. Always disconnect the equipment from the power supply if the equipment is not in use or if
you want to clean the equipment. Always unplug the power cord and power adapter from the power outlet
at the plug or adapter and not by pulling on the cord. Never touch the power cord and power adapter with
wet hands.
25. To disconnect the equipment from the power mains completely, unplug the power cord or power adapter
from the power outlet.
26. Unplug the power cord and power adapter from the power outlet if there is a risk of a lightning strike or
before extended periods of disuse.
CAUTION:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Have repairs carried out only by qualified service personnel.
CAUTION – HIGH VOLUME LEVELS WITH AUDIO PRODUCTS!
This equipment is intended for professional use. Therefore, commercial use of this equipment is subject to the
respectively applicable national accident prevention rules and regulations. As a manufacturer, Adam Hall is
obligated to notify you formally about the existence of potential health risks. Hearing damage due to high volume
and prolonged exposure: When in use, this product is capable of producing high sound-pressure levels (SPL)
that can lead to irreversible hearing damage in performers, employees, and audience members. For this reason,
avoid prolonged exposure to volumes in excess of 90 dB.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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downloads/documents/manufacturersdeclarations.pdf
To request warranty service for a product, please contact Adam Hall GmbH, Daimler Straße 9, 61267 Neu Ans-
pach / Email Info@adamhall.com / 49 (0) 6081 / 9419-0
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
(WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)
(Valid in the European Union and other European countries with waste separation)
This symbol on the product, or the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not
be treated as household waste. This is to avoid environmental damage or personal injury due to uncontrolled
waste disposal. Please dispose of this product separately from other waste and have it recycled to promote
sustainable economic activity.
QUICK START GUIDE
ln Exclusive Mode (the green Sidekick LED is off), the TRIAGE footswitches 1, 2 or 3 individually select
between the corresponding amplifiers. Each footswitch operation deselects the current channel activating
the newly selected amp. The Sidekick switch changes to Parallel Mode, and the green LED indicator illumi-
nates. Footswitches 1, 2 and 3 now select any combination of output channels simultaneously which can be
turned off individually by operating the corresponding switches again.For silent tuning theTRIAGE outputs
can be muted. The Sidekick switch returns the unit to Exclusive Mode indicated by the now flashing LED,
and switches 1, 2 or 3 again select between the assigned amps. Detailed informationen on your TRIAGE is
provided below.
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products. lt is our aim to provide useful, reliable tools to efficiently and successfully support your work.
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THE CONCEPT
The PALMER TRIAGE is a switcher and signal splitter to feed up to three amplifiers and select them each indi-
vidually in Exclusive Mode operation. A second mode provides the selection and deselection of any combination
of the connected amplifiers in parallel. For instrument tuning the amplifier outputs can be muted. Additional use
full features are individual output Ievel controls with a maximum gain of 12 db (input Ievel x 4) and 180° degree
phase reversal switches. Used with multiple amps, the latter provide interesting sound possibilities due to
intentional phase cancellation. However, they can also correct an amplifier's phase that is reverse to that of an-
other resulting in thinned out reproduction when both amps are played simultaneously. The TRIAGE outputs are
electrically isolated via individual high quality mumetal transformers effectively eliminating ground loops when
connecting multiple amplifiers. ln addition, the careful TRIAGE design incorporatesindividualoutput groundliftl-
connectswitchesto provide groundingifnecessary. The discrete Class Ainput amplifier design features low noise
transistors while a stepup transformer increases the 9 V input to approximately 35V providing a dynamic range
far above that of common floor pedals. After extensive research and testing we decided on optocoupled switch-
ing.Similar to relay-based true bypass switching, optocouplers do not colort he signal path while providing the
advantage of soft, pop-free switching. The superiorTRIAGE performance is achieved by increased power with an
external 9 V/120 mA supply being the most economical solution.
SETUP
As an alternative to Velcro fastening the TRIAGE features two fixing holes at the rear of the bottom plate for
screw-mounting to a pedalboard. Although the 1.5 mm steel housing provides adequate shielding the unit
should not be mounted near large transformers that may leak. All sockets and operating elements apart from
the footswitches are located at the rear of the TRIAGE. To avoid potentially harmful pops and other noise the
unit, instrument, and amplifiers should be connected before the system is powered up. Use high quality shielded
instrument cable only for instrument input and amplifier connection to the TRIAGE outputs. After verifying correct
polarity, connect a regulated 9V/120mA power supply to the 9VDC barrel type input (center pin = negative,
barrellshaft = positive). Since most pedalboards feature a power supply the TRIAGE comes without a wall wart.
After powering up the unit is ready Exclusive Mode and channel1 are active indicated by the illuminated >1<.
OPERATION
The TRIAGE's three output channels each feature a gain control, a phase reverse switch and a ground lift/
connect switch. The gain control sets the output level with unity gain at the 12 o'clock position. Maximum output
boost is 12dB (input Ievel x4) to saturate low gain amplifiers and/or compensate for Iow output pickups. The
Exclusive Mode activates one amplifier at a time, i.e. 1, 2 or 3. Footswitch operation deselects the current amp
activating the newly selected one.To select multiple amplifiers simultaneously press the SIDEKICK switch to
enter Parallel Mode which is indicaled by the green LED lighting up. The footswitches 1, 2 and 3 now activate
their corresponding outputs.To deselect an amplifier press the appropriate footswitch again, i.e. in parallel mode
footswitches 1, 2 and 3 are individual on/off switches for the corresponding amplifiers where as in exclusive
mode they switch between them. Certain amplifiers mainly tube models reverse the phase between input and
output. lf one of these is used simultaneously wilh a non-reversing type phase cancellation produces a weak,
thinned out sound especially when their loudspeakers are close to each other. lf this effect is present in your
setup reverse the phase of one channel to fallen up the overall signal. The phase switches are effective only
when multiple amps are active simultaneously, they have no audible effect on a single amp. Note: when oper-
ating three amplifiers at the same time intentional phase reversal of the center amp may be used to widen the
stereo image. To discover interesting and unusual sound varialies we strongly suggest to experiment. ln Parallel
Mode the outputs can be muted, e.g. for silently tuning your guitar. Stepping on the Sidekick switch re enters the
Exclusive Mode indicated by the flashing green LED. Use footswitches 1, 2 or 3 for amp selection tuming lhe
LED off while the active channel indicator lights up.
TO ILLUSTRATE THE PARALLELAND EXKLUSIVE MODES
Lets assume amplifiers 1 and 3 have been selected for simultaneous operation, the active channel indicators 1
and 3, and the green Parallel Mode LED are lit. To solo amplifier 2, you now press the Sidekick switch tuming off
the green LED. You will not hear any difference until you step on footswitch 2 which mutes amps 1 and 3 while,
at the same time, activating amp 2 on its own. Instrument amplifiers are generally grounded via the power cord
ground wire and a grounding type plug. Ground loop hum caused by the connection of multiple mains powered
units is effectively eliminated by the TRIAGE design which incorporates transformers to electrically isolate the
unit's outputs. For that reason the ground switches should be in LIFT position (arrow direction, standard TRIAGE
setting). lf one of the connected amplifiers produces a brighcl rackling hum (due to Iack of grounding, inter-
ference) slide the ground switch oflhe corresponding outpual gainst the arrow direction.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: PTRIAGE
Product type: switch
Type: amp switcher
Switching function: output switcher
Inputs: 1
Input connectors: 6.3 mm Jack
Input impedance: 1 M Ohm(s)
Outputs: 3
Output connectors: 6.3 mm Jack
Output impedance: 1 k Ohm(s)
Transformer isolated outputs: yes
Indicators: channel number, sidekick on/off
Controls: 3 x output gain, ground lift, phase, 3 x footswitch
Operating voltage: 9 V DC power supply
Power consumption: 250 m A
Cabinet material: sheet steel
Cabinet surface: powder coated
Width x Depth x Height: 205 x 135 x 50 mm
Weight: 1.27 kg