Radial Engineering BigShotABY Owner's Manual
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Radial Engineering
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BigShot ABY
Owner’s Manual
True to the Music
Radial Engineering is a division of C•TEC (JP CableTek Electronics Ltd.)
Radial BigShot ABY users guide Sept. 2005, V1.0 - Part #: R870 1120 00
Subject to change without notice
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BigShot ABY User Guide
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RADIAL LIMITED THREE YEAR TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY
Radial Engineering - a division of JP Cabletek Electronics Ltd. warrants this product to be
free from defects in material and workmanship to the original owner and will remedy any
such defects free of charge according to the terms of this warranty. Radial Engineering
will repair or replace at its option any defective component(s) of this product, excluding the
fi nish, the footswitch (footswitch is warranted for 90 days) and wear and tear from normal
use, for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase. In the event that a
particular product is no longer available, Radial Engineering reserves the right to replace
the product with a similar product of equal or greater value. To make a request or claim
under this limited warranty, the product must be returned prepaid in the original shipping
container (or equivalent) to Radial Engineering or to an authorized repair centre and you
must assume the risk of loss or damage. A copy of the original invoice showing date of
purchase and the dealer name must accompany any request for work to be performed
under this limited warranty. This limited warranty shall not apply if the product has been
damaged due to abuse, misuse, misapplication, accident or as a result of service or
modifi cation by any other than an authorized repair centre.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE ON THE FACE
HEREOF AND DESCRIBED ABOVE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL EXTEND
BEYOND THE RESPECTIVE WARRANTY PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE OF THREE
YEARS.
RADIAL ENGINEERING SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY SPE-
CIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS ARISING FROM THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY DEPENDING ON
WHERE YOU LIVE.
BigShot ABY User Guide
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INPUT jack connects the cable
from your instrument.
TUNER jack common output
that can be used for an elec-
tronic tuner. It is always on.
OUTPUT-A jack connects to
your main amp.
OUTPUT-B jack connects to
your second amp.
TOGGLE footswitch selects
between output A or B.
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BOTH footswitch turns outputs A
and B on at the same time.
ISO switch engages the internal
isolation transformer on output B
to eliminate ground loop hum.
180º switch reverses the phase
on output B. This switch only
works when the ISO transformer
is engaged.
LIFT switch disconnects or ‘lifts’
the ground from the cable shield
on output B.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
The Radial BigShot ABY is a passive switcher that is specifi cally designed for use
with amplifi ers with proper electrical safety grounds that have been approved by
nationally recognized electrical authorities such as UL in the United States, CSA
in Canada and other similar bodies in countries around the world.
It is further understood that due to the unpredictable nature of connecting any
number of different amplifi ers and pedals together, using the ABY can pose a
potential for electric shock, and as such, the user is completely responsible for
any and all consequences as these are beyond our control.
This means that you are completely responsible to ensure the safe and proper
use of the BigShot ABY and to clearly understand that using the BigShot ABY
confi rms you have taken full responsibility. If you are not 100% sure of your ac-
tions, please consult a qualifi ed technician for advice before using this device or
connecting any of your equipment to it.
CAUTION: PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT NOTICE ON
THE BACK COVER BEFORE USING THE BIGSHOT ABY
FEATURE AND FUNCTIONS
Part # R800 7200