Gallien-krueger 1001RB User Manual

1001RB

1001RB Series

Owners Manual

1001RB/210

1001RB/115

1001RB Series

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................

Quick Start.......................................................................

Sound Tips.......................................................................

Bi-Amp and Normal Operation....................................

Safety Information..........................................................

Installation and Maintenance........................................

Front Panel Controls.....................................................

Rear Panel Controls......................................................

1001RB Series Combos...................................................

Tech Talk.......................................................................

Specifications.................................................................

*All Features and specifications are subject to change without notice

**This list is subject to change without notice.

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CAUTION:

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

WARNING:

ATTENTION:

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INRODUIRE

LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

Gallien-Krueger

2240 Paragon Dr.
San Jose, CA, 95131
phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

www.gallien-krueger.com

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

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Congratulations

1001RB Series

Your purchase of a new Gallien-Krueger 1001RB Series
product is surely the result of much careful consideration
on your part. For our part, we at Gallien-Krueger are
pleased that you chose us, and are determined that you
will be a satisfied customer. In choosing a 1001RB Series
product, you own an amplifier with many unique features,
that can take you where you have never been before.

To get the most out of your new purchase please take a few
minutes to read through this manual. If you are in a
hurry, we suggest you at least read through the Quick
Start section before setting up your new rig. This will help
get you started and give you a few quick tips, but is not a
substitute for reading the rest of the manual.

Your amplifier should have come with the following items,
please check the contents of the box to ensure that you
have everything.

Included with your 1001RB Head:
1001RB 1
Rack mount Ears with Hardware 2
Power Cord 1
4 Conductor Speakon Cable 1
Owner’s Manual 1
Warranty Card 1
Safety Instructions Sheet 1

If your 1001RB Series amplifier or combo did not come
with all the items listed above, or if you encounter
problems while setting up your new equipment, please
contact your local dealer, or us as soon as possible at:

Gallien-Kruger, Inc.
2240 Paragon Drive
San Jose, CA 95131
phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
Internet: www.gallien-krueger.com
Email: [e-mail]

We wish you a lifetime of good playing.

Introduction

Included with your 1001RB Combo:
1001RB/115, or /210 1
Power Cord 1
Owner’s Manual 1
Warranty Card 1
Safety Instructions Sheet 1

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Always Listening

I have never seen the point in doing things the way
others have done them. I also have not been very
interested in following the latest fad. I am a Stanford
educated engineer who worked his way through school
as a musician. Like all musicians, I have lugged
amplifiers up stairways and into car trunks, always
wondering why these things had to be so heavy, bulky,
and hard to handle.

Introduction

As I am the principal innovator at
reflect my attitudes and life experiences. I don’t model
my designs after other manufacturer’s products (as
some of our competitors are proud of reciting).
Instead, I believe new and old problems are best solved
with new solutions. Having taken our own path,
products enjoy a unique, unmatched sound, allowing
the artist using them every opportunity to make an
original statement.
Having supported my products for over thirty years, I
have learned from the story they tell.
is a reflection of that story, and has a commitment to
support that legacy. Just as the products I created
thirty years ago are still telling their story, the products
we create today will be talking to us tomorrow.
We’ll be listening,

GK

, our products

Gallien-Krueger

1001RB Series

GK

Robert Gallien

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Quick Start

The 1001RB Series is designed to be simple to operate.
All controls have a well defined purpose and are well
behaved. These directions will take you through the
basics and give you a good start for setting up your
sound.

1001RB Series

Quick Start

First:

Set the power switch to Off and connect the supplied
power cable, from the amplifier AC receptacle, to an AC
power outlet of proper voltage and power rating (see
safety information on page 7 for details).

Next:

Connect your speaker cabinets to the amplifier outputs
marked 540W AMP ONLY or “SPEAKON” OUTPUTS. Be
sure not to exceed the recommended speaker load below.

Maximum Recommended Speaker Load:

One 4 Ohm, or two 8 Ohm cabinets on the 540W Amp.
One or two 8 Ohm horns on the 50W Amp.

If you are using an RBH Series cabinet, use the supplied
4 conductor Speakon cable to connect to the “Speakon”
outputs on the rear panel of the amplifier. Set the Woofer
X-Over and Tweeter Hi Cut switches on the front panel to
the IN position. You may want to adjust these later as you
optimize your sound. In addition, set the switch on the
RBH cabinet to Bi-Amp.

For connection to all other cabinets, connect to the 1/4”
outputs labeled 540W amp only. Set the Woofer X-Over
switch on the front panel to the Out position.

For more information on Bi-Amp and Normal Operation,
see page 7.

Remember:

Playing loud with the master below 12 O clock
will cause distortion. In some cases this is
desireable.

Caution:

Do not connect the Speakon cable labeled “Bridge Mode”
to the 1001RB. This may result in damage to the ampli­fier.

Then:

Set all the voicing filters’ EQ controls and the Boost control
to 12 o’clock. Set the Woofer/Master to 3 O’ Clock, the
tweeter to 12 O’clock and the volume to 0. If you have a
five string bass, push the button marked String Bass in.

Next:

Using an instrument cable, connect your bass to the Input
jack and turn the power switch on and play. If the input
clipping LED flashes, push the button marked
This will prevent you from overdriving the preamp. If
you have a bass with passive electronics make sure the
controls are all the way up. If you have a bass with active
electronics, turn all of the EQ controls on the bass to the
middle or flat position.

-10db

in.

Now:

Slowly bring the Volume up.

You should be hearing your bass quite well. Your amplifier
and instrument are currently set in their nominal position.
From this point further adjustment may be required to
accomodate your particular instrument, cabinet and
playing styles. If you are using and RBH Bi-Amp cabinet
you may want to adjust the tweeter control for balance
first.

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