Gallien-krueger Backline 350, Backline 210 Manual

Backline 350 & 210

Owner’s Manual

Backline 350

Backline 210

Table of Contents

Backline 350 & 210

Table Of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................	3
Safety Information..........................................................	5
Quick Start.......................................................................	6
Settings & Sounds............................................................	7
Sound Tips.......................................................................	8
Front & Rear Panel Controls........................................	9
Installation & Maintenance..........................................	11
Backline 210 Combo.....................................................	12
Tech Talk........................................................................	13
Specifications.................................................................	14
Notes...............................................................................	15

*All Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. **This list is subject to change without notice.

Please read the Safety Information section on page 5 before continuing.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

Gallien-Krueger

2234 Industrial Drive Stockton, CA 95206 phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.gallien-krueger.com

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	Congratulations
	Your purchase of a new Gallien-Krueger Backline 350/210	If your Backline 350/210 did not come with all the
	product is surely the result of much careful consideration	items listed, or if you encounter problems while setting
	on your part. For our part, we at Gallien-Krueger are	up your new equipment, please contact your local		Introduction
	pleased that you chose us, and are determined that you	dealer, or us as soon as possible at:
	will be a satisfied customer. In choosing a Backline 350/
	210 product, you now own an amplifier with many unique	Gallien-Krueger, Inc.
	features, which will allow you to create your own distinct	2234 Industrial Drive
	sound.	Stockton, CA 95206
		phone:	[phone]
	To get the most out of your new purchase please take a	fax:	[phone]
	few minutes to read through this manual. If you are in a	Internet:	www.gallien-krueger.com
	hurry, we suggest you at least read through the Quick Start	Email: [e-mail]
	and Safety Information sections before setting up your
	new rig. This will help get you started and give you a few	We wish you a lifetime of good playing and remember
	quick tips, but is not a substitute for reading the rest of the	to always have fun!
	manual.

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

Included with your Backline 350 Head:
Backline 350	1
Rack mount ears with hardware	2
Power cord	1
Owner’s manual	1
Warranty card	1
Safety instructions sheet	1
Included with your Backline 210 Combo:
Backline 210	1
Power Cord	1
Owner’s Manual	1
Warranty Card	1
Safety Instructions Sheet	1

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		GK Philosophy
		I have never seen the point in doing things the way
		others have done them. I also have not been very
	Introduction	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.
		As I am the principal innovator at GK, our products
		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, GK 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. Gallien-
		Krueger is a reflection of that story, and has a commit-
		ment 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,

Robert Gallien

Founder & President

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	Safety Information
	Verify Line Voltage and Amperage Before		Do Not Use Extension Cords:	Safety
	configured for use with:		certain that it is of consistent quality and gauge as the
	Use:		To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied
	Your new Backline unit has been factory		with your unit. If a replacement cord is used, make
	.	120 Volt/60Hz 15 Amp circuit for USA &	original. We do not recommend using extension cords	Information
	.	Canada.	with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run
		230 Volt/50Hz 10 Amp circuit for Europe	power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects
	.	& Australia.	on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced
		100 Volt/50Hz 15 Amp circuit for Japan.	immediately with cords meeting factory specifications.
		Proper AC circuit for all other countries.
	Connecting the amplifier to a line with specifications		Handle The AC Power Cord Gently:
	other than indicated above can create a safety and fire		When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet,
	hazard, and may damage the amplifier. If you have any		always pull the plug, never pull the cord. If you do not
	questions about the voltage requirements for your specific		intend to use the amplifier for a considerable length of
	model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your		time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
	dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
	Verify AC Circuit Capacity Before Use:		Mains Disconnect:
			If the AC mains has to be completly disconnected, the
	The high power output of your amplifier may require		plug/power cord is used as the mains disconnect device
	heavy current draw under Full-Load conditions. To insure		and shall remain readily operable.
	proper performance and avoid potential safety hazards, we
	recommend connection to line circuits with Amperage		Do Not Open The Amplifier Enclosure:
	specified “as above”. Connecting multiple amplifiers to		There are no user-serviceable components inside this
	the same circuit, or connecting the amplifier to the same		product. Opening the amplifier enclosure may present a
	circuit used by other heavy-power devices, such as high-		shock hazard, and modification to the product will void
	wattage lights, may cause circuit breakers to trip. It is		your warranty. If liquid enters the unit, or any metal
	always a good idea to avoid using any audio equipment		object such as a paper clip, wire, or staple accidentally
	on the same AC circuit as equipment with motors, such as		falls inside the enclosure, disconnect the unit from the AC
	air conditioners or refrigerators. This will lessen to		power source immediately and consult an authorized
	possibility of power variation and electrical start-up noise		service station.
	affecting your sound.
	Warning: Do not disconnect or plug in the		Unpacking:
			The carton and packing materials used in shipping your
	instrument/speaker cable with the amplifier
			new amplifier were specially designed to cushion it from
	power on. Be sure the amplifier unit is turned		the shocks and vibration that occur during transport. We
	off before connecting anything to it.		suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for
			use in shipping, in the event you move, or the amplifier
			needs repair.

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