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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......................................................
700RB 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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Your purchase of a new Gallien-Krueger 700RB 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 700RB 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 700RB Head:
700RB 1
Rack mount Ears with Hardware 2
RBH Amplifier Clip 2
Power Cord 1
4 Conductor Speakon Cable 1
Owner’s Manual 1
Warranty Card 1
Safety Instructions Sheet 1
If your 700RB 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: (408) 441-7970
fax: (408) 441-8085
Internet: www.gallien-krueger.com
Email: sales@gallien.com
We wish you a lifetime of good playing and remember to always have fun!
Introduction
Included with your 700RB Combo:
700RB/112 (/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
700RB Series
GK
Robert Gallien
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Quick Start
The 700RB 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.
700RB 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 380W 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 380W 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. 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 380W amp only. Set the Woofer XOver switch on the front panel to the Out position.
For more information on Bi-Amp and Normal Operation,
see page 7.
Caution:
Do not connect the Speakon cable labeled “Bridge Mode”
to the 700RB. This may result in damage to the amplifier.
Then:
Set all EQ controls and the Boost control to 12 o’clock.
The Voicing Filters should be turned all the way down to
get a flat response. Set the Volume and Master Volumes
at 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
10db
in. This will prevent you from overdriving the
preamp.
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Now:
Set the volume control to 12 o’clock and slowly bring the
Master volume up. Do not turn the Volume control in
the input section past 12 o’clock unless you want an
overdrive effect. 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.
At This Point:
You should be hearing your bass quite well. You can use
the Volume and Woofer-Master to achieve a comfortable
sound level.
up the Woofer-Master control first.
Remember:
If you need more volume, turn
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