Laney R1, R2, R3, R3H, R4 Owner's Manual

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Laney

Richter Bass

Amplification

R1 R2 R3/R3H R4/R4H R5

User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following.

1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product

2. All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference

3. Obey all cautions in the Operating instructions and on the back of the unit

4. All operating instructions should be followed

5. This product should not be used near water, i.e. a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, wet basement, etc.

6. This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built up enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air.

7. This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as stove, radiator, or another heat producing amplifier.

8. Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord.

9. Never break off the ground pin on a power supply cord.

10. Power supply cords should always be handled carefully. Never walk or place equipment on power supply cords. Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress, especially at the plug and the point where the chord exits the unit.

11. The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time.

12. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.

13. Metal parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth. The vinyl covering used on some units can be cleaned with a damp cloth or ammonia based household cleaner if necessary. Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.

14. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any ventilation holes or openings. On no account place drinks on the unit.

15. A qualified service technician should check the unit if:

The power cord has been damaged Anything has fallen or spilled into the unit The unit does not appear to operate correctly The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

16. The user should not attempt to service the equipment. All service work is done by a qualified service technician.

17. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposure.

Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA, slow response

890 692 495 397 2 100 1 ½ 102 1 105 ½ 110

¼ or less 115 According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure exceeds the limits set forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.

Lightning Bolt Symbol: This symbol is used to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltages and the possible risk of electric shock.

Exclamation Mark Symbol: This symbol is used to alert the user to make special note of important operating or maintenance instructions found in the

reference manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Laney amplifier.

Laney products are designed with ease of operation as a primary objective, however to ensure you derive the best from your new amplifier, it is important you take time to read this user manual and to familiarise yourself with the control functions and facilities available.

BEFORE SWITCHING ON

After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin 'grounded' (or earthed) plug. Before plugging into the power supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet.

If you should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself, ensure that the wiring convention applicable to the country where the amplifier is to be used is strictly conformed to. As an example in the United Kingdom the cable colour code for connections are as follows.

EARTH OR GROUND - GREEN/YELLOW NEUTRAL - BLUE LIVE - BROWN

This manual has been written for easy access of information. The front and rear panels of each unit are graphically illustrated, with each control and feature numbered. For a description of the function of each control feature, simply check the number with the explanations adjacent to each panel.

Your Laney RICHTER bass amplifier has undergone a thorough two stage, pre-delivery inspection, involving actual play testing, as well as burn in.

When you first receive your Laney RICHTER bass amp, follow these simple procedures:

(i) Ensure that the amplifier is set at the correct voltage for the country it is to

be used in.

(ii) Connect your instrument with a high quality shielded instrument cable. Use of cheap cables will compromise the sound of your instrument and your amplifier.

Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it's life.....and yours!.

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R1 front

HIGHNORMAL

INPUTS

ACTIVE

COMP

3 3 3

ENHANCE BASS

- - -+ + +

0 350 0 0

1 1 1

2 2 2

4 4 4

5 1K 5 5

5 100 5 5

EQUALISATION

2 2 2

3 3 3

4 4 4

FREQUENCY LEVEL

P-MARA ID

ASS MPLIFIER

POWERON

D.I.

POWER

HORN

ACTIVE

TREBLEGAIN

VOLUME

R1 Rear

FR &S V .USE ATING UPPLY OLTAGE

MPC

AXIMUM OWER ONSUMPTION

120 W ~50/60 H

T2A L 115V

T1A L 230V

T1A

L 230V

ATTS Z

1.Inputs:

2.Gain:

3 6

W-ARNING T

O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIR E OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

C-AUTION F

OR CONTINUED PR OTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE

REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE

C-AUTION T

O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

.N . R

REMOVE COVERS O USER SER VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE EFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY

W-ARNING T.HIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED A-TTENTION R

EMPLACER LE FUSIBLE SEULEMENT PAR LE MEME

TYPE ET LE MEME CALIBRE

A-VIS R-.ISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION -D ’

AVANT TOUTE INTER VENTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

ERIAL

UMBER

Designed And Assembled in the UK by BLT Industries LTD.

EBRANCHER LE COR DON D ALIMENTATION

CAUTION

Tune rOutHead Phones

FX Send

FX Return

Normal and High inputs are provided for connection of bass guitars. High output basses, either Active or Passive should be connected via the High socket. Low output basses should be connected using the normal input. High output basses may also be placed in the Normal input if pre-amp overloading is desired.

This control is used to set the level of gain present in the pre-amp. The higher the level of gain, the more the signal will clip producing distortion. The GAIN control should be used in conjunction with the VOLUME control (10) to produce the desired signal characteristics.

3.Compressor:

4.Enhance:

5.Bass:

Engages and disengages the on-board cpmpressor. This compresses the input-signal giving a punchier sound. In association with the compressor are two LED s,one indicating that the compressor is engaged and one indicating the compressor is active. It is possible to have the compressor engaged but it only be active during certian periods of playing - typically the most dynamic sections. Note that the higher the gain the greater the level of compression.

The ENHANCE control provides an increased definition at the low-end of the frequency spectrum giving you a tighter, punchier sound. The ENHANCE control does this by providing a dip in the frequency-response of the amplifier at approximately 200hz. This dip eliminates some of the secondary-harmonics of the important low-frequencies around 40-80 Hz producing a thicker sound. Turning the control through to its maximum has the effect of boosting both the low and high-frequency content of the signal whilst not effecting the mids.

Controls the low-frequency response of the pre-amplifier.

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6.Paramid frq:

7.Paramid Level:

8.Treble:

9.Horn Switch:

10.Volume:

11.D.I:

12.Phones:

13.Tuner out:

14.FX Loop:

Selects the MID-frequencies to be cut or boosted in conjunction with the PARAMID GAIN control (7). To access LO mid-frequencies turn the FREQUENCY control anticlockwise, to access HI mid frequencies turn the FREQUENCY control clockwise.

Sets the level of boost or cut applied to the frequency set by control(6). For frequency-boost turn the control clockwise. For frequency-cut, turn the control anticlockwise.

Controls the high-frequency response of the pre-amplifier.

Switches the on-board horn either on or off.

Sets the overall listening level of the amplifier.

XLR socket for direct-injection of the amplifier signal to a mixing-desk or additional power-amplifier. The XLR socket provides a low-impedance balanced output-signal.

Headphone output for silent practicing.

Socket for connecting external tuner.

Send and return sockets are provided for connecting external effects-units.

R2 Front

HIGHNORMAL

INPUTS

R2 Rear

T5A L 115V

T2A L 230V

T2A

L 230V

FR &S V .USE ATING UPPLY OLTAGE

MPC

AXIMUM OWER ONSUMPTION

ATTS Z

240 W ~50/60 H

ERIAL

UMBER

Designed And Assembled in the UK by BLT Industries LTD.

1.Inputs:

ASS MPLIFIER

HORN

ACTIVEON

D.I.

ACTIVE POWERACTIVE

W-ARNING T

O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

C-AUTION F

OR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF

FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE

C-AUTION T

O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

REMOVE COVERS O USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE EFER

.N . R

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY

W-ARNING T.HIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED A-TTENTION R

EMPLACER LE FUSIBLE SEULEMENT PAR LE

MEME TYPE ET LE MEME CALIBR E

A-VIS R-.ISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION -D

EBRANCHER LE CORDON

ALIMENTATION AVANT TOUTE INTERVENTION

’.

CAUTION

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

RISK

COMP

- - -+ + +

ENHANCE BASS

RUM

FL C

0 350 0 0

1 1 1

2 2 2

3 3 3

4 4 4

5 1K 5 5

5 100 5 5

Extension

Loudspeaker

OHM

INIMUM

MPEDANCE

EFER TO SER ANUAL

OR OUDSPEAKER ONNECTIONS

2 2 2

3 3 3

4 4 4

FREQUENCY

P-MARA ID

EQUALISATION

LEVEL

VOLUME

1010

LIMITER

TREBLE PRESENCEGAIN

POWER

FXSend

FXReturn

TunerOut

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