Crate Amplifiers BXH-220 User Manual
for the
Owner’s Manual
BXH-220
BASS AMPLIFIER
INPUT GAIN CONTOUR
LEVEL
MASTERINPUT
EQUALIZATION
POWER
LINE OUT
LEVEL
EFFECTS
BLEND
HEADPHONES
LEVEL
LIMIT
POST EQ
PRE EQ
ON–15dB
DECREASE
GAIN
INCREASE
GAIN
OK
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Congratulations!
You are now the proud owner of the innovative Crate BXH-220 Bass amplifier. This feature-packed pow-
erhouse offers you solid state reliability with classic Crate performance and high cosmetic appeal.
Like all Crate products, your BXH-220 Bass amp is Musician Made in the U.S.A., using only the best components. Extensive testing at many stages in its production, including a final “audition” by a skilled musician,
insures you that your BXH-220 Bass amp is the best it can be.
In order to get the best possible performance, please read this manual before you use the amplifier.
And thank you
for choosing .
Contents:
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Some Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . .back cover
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF
THE UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR INJURY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES:
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT DEFEATOR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER
CORD; CONNECT ONLYTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: IF YOU USE AUDIO AMPLIFIERS PROFESSIONALLYOR IN WORK RELATED SITUATIONS AS AN EMPLOYEE, THE OCCUPATIONALSAFETY
AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) HAS SPECIFIED REGULATIONS CONCERNING PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. PLEASE REFER TO THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS DOCUMENT 29CFR1910 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: 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.
VORSICHT
ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR
NICHT OFFENEN
VORSICHT: ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT
DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN. INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM
BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN. DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM
WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN.
"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"
"UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN"
EXPLANATION OF
GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"
"GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG"
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BXH-220 BASS AMPLIFIER
Introduction:
Crate’s new BXH-220 Bass amplifier is a feature-packed, professional-strength powerhouse which can
deliver incredible bass sounds. Rugged construction, reliable American craftsmanship and solid state electronics add up to create one very roadworthy, stage-ready piece of gear.
The BXH-220 packs solid performance into a compact head unit, contained in a rugged Tolex
®
covered
cabinet. Its side-mounted handle and heavy-duty rubber feet on two sides (not just the bottom, but also on
the end you set it down on in real life) increase its value to those musicians who are always “on the go.” The
amplifier will deliver 220 watts into 4 ohms, or 150 watts into 8 ohms. A listing of the features of the amp is
given below.
Features:
Additional information can be found on the pages indicated.
• Solid state circuitry for reliable service and incredible tones.
• Crate’s APM (Automatic Power Maximizer) limiter circuit for the most output without distortion.
• Variable input gain control with -15dB pad switch and 3 input icon LEDs for the best match between
your bass and the amplifier (page 4).
• Switchable contour control (page 4).
• 8-band graphic equalizer for optimum tone control (page 4).
• Balanced line out with adjustable level control and “pre/post” switch (pages 4 and 5).
• Headphone jack with adjustable level control for private practice sessions (page 4).
• Effects loop for noiseless use of your favorite processors and effects (page 5).
• Musician made in the U.S.A.
• Crate’s exclusive 5-year warranty (U.S. only - see your dealer in other areas for warranty information)
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