Ampeg svt vr users guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Important Information About Tubes and Tube Products A Brief History of the Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Tube Types and Usages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 The Nature of Tubes: Why (and when) to Replace Them . . .7 The Importance of Proper Biasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Survival Tips For Tube Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Changing the Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Setting Tube Bias and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Some Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover SVT-VR Bass Amplifier IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.-DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3 (75CM) OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET. -DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.-CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS.-ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS. -PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.-UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.-ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY.-WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.-SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.-OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMA- NENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME. - WARNING: THIS UNIT REQUIRES A SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRIC CODES HAVING THE LINE SUPPLY VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY IDENTIFIED ON THE REAR OF THE UNIT. THE OUTLET MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DISCONNECT THE UNIT IF A FAULT SHOULD ARISE WHILE IN USE. THIS UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED WHEN NOT IN USE. CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PRECAUCIONRIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO NO ABRA PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELECTRICAS, NO PER- MITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO. NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS. ATTENTIONRISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE. "IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL" ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES. "REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION" EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS: EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS: EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES: "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" VOLTAJE PELIGROSO "DANGER HAUTE TENSION"==
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3 An Introduction to your new Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of the classic AMPEG SVT are reborn in the SVT-VR. This dynamically powerful bass amp delivers a thunderous 300 watts of unsurpassed quality, reliability, and tonal flexibility, offering the classic vibrance of tubes as well as contemporary features. All of the features and controls of your SVT-VR are covered in detail within the pages of this users guide. We recommend that you read this guide and understand them before you use the amplifier. Features In the world of high performance bass amps, Ampeg amplifiers stand alone. In true Ampeg tradition, the SVT-VR offers you more power, performance and flexibility than any other bass amplifier in its class. The outstanding features of your new amplifier, features which set it apart from the competition, are listed below. -TWO-CHANNEL OPERATION:Two separate channels with independent tone and volume controls -BRIGHT AND NORMAL INPUTS:Each channel offers a choice of inputs: normal or high-end enhanced (bright) -ULTRA HI, ULTRA LOW, BASS CUT (CH. 1 ONLY) SWITCHES: Allow you to tailor your sound in many different ways at the touch of a button -MIDRANGE FREQUENCY SELECT 1-2-3 SWITCH (CH. 1 ONLY):Allows you to select the operating range for the midrange control for increased tonal flexibility -BIAS ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS:Allow you to adjust tube bias and balance for optimal operation -SLAVE OUT:Allows you to send a preamp signal to a secondary power amplifier -POWER AMP IN/PREAMP OUT:A separate preamp may be connected to the Power Amp In jack, and the Preamp Out jack may be connected to a slave amp -TRANSFORMER BALANCED LINE OUT:Independent level control - balanced XLR output jack - switchable pre or post EQ - ground lift for balanced XLR -HEAVY-DUTY SPEAKER JACKS:Speakon ®jacks for more reliable connections at higher output Speakon ®is a registered trademark of Neutrik AG. SVT-VR Bass Amplifier