User’s Guide
for the
B1RE
Bass Amplifier
POWER
INPUT |
GAIN |
BASS |
ULTRA TREBLE MASTER |
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MID |
PAD |
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LIMIT |
-12dB PEAK |
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ON |
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B1RE Bass Amplifier
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards and Precautions . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Front Panel Controls and Their Use . . . . . . . .4 The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Some Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
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Declaration of Conformity |
Manufacturer’s Name: |
SLM Electronics |
Corporate Headquarters: |
1901 Congressional Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146 |
Primary Production Facility: |
700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, Arkansas, 72687 |
Product Type: |
Audio Amplifier |
Products meet the regulations for compliance marking under:
ETL standards UL6500, UL60065, or UL813 CSA standards E60065 or C22.2 No.1-M90 CE safety standard EN60065
CE EMC standards EN55103 or EN55013 and EN61000 FCC standards 47CFR 15.107 and 15.109 Class A
C-tick designation Level 2, ABN #56748810738, ARBN# N222 KETI standard K60065 (limited model approval)
Compliance Support Contact: SLM Electronics, Attn: R&D Compliance Engineer
1901 Congressional Drive, St Louis, Missouri, 63146 • Tel.: 314-569-0141, Fax: 314-569-0175
CAUTION
RISK 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.
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
NO ABRA
PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA 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 IMPORTANTPUEDO REPARAR DEJE TODO SAFETYMANTENIMIENTO LOS TECHNICOSINSTRUCTIONSCALIFICADOS.
ATTENTION
RISQUE 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.
•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 PERMANENT 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.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS: |
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" |
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS: |
= “VOLTAJE PELIGROSO” |
EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES: |
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION" |
"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"
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B1RE Bass Amplifier
An introduction To Your New Ampeg B1RE Bass Amplifier
Thank you for making one of the best choices you will ever make for your musical career – choosing one of the finest bass amplifiers available, the Ampeg B1RE.
Your new B1RE bass amplifier provides many outstanding features in a compact package that takes up only two standard rack spaces. Three hundred watts of pure bass energy, total tone control and rugged construction help make this a true performer’s bass amp.
Features
In the world of high performance bass amps, Ampeg amplifiers stand alone. In true Ampeg tradition, the B1RE 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.
•THREE ROTARY EQ CONTROLS: For quickly dialing in the tone you need.
•BALANCED LINE OUTPUT: XLR with independent level switch (20dB pad). Patch into house consoles, mixing boards, or external power amplifiers.
•EFFECTS LOOP: For increased intensity and quieter operation of external effects.
•POWER AMP IN and PREAMP OUT: Allows direct access into the power amp and a signal tap from the preamp section for even greater versatility.
•MUSICIAN MADE IN THE U.S.A.
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