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

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
8	90
6	92
4	95
3	97
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.

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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
		4	5 6		4	5 6		1	- 0+ 1		350	1	- 0+ 1		1	- 0+ 1		4	5 6	R1	BASS AMPLIFIER
											EQUALISATION
NORMAL	HIGH	3	7 COMP 3			7	2		2			2		2	2		2 HORN	3		7		1
		2	8	2		8 3			3			3		3 3			3	2		8
		1	9	1		9	4		4			4		4	4		4	1		9		0
		0	10		0	10		5	5	100	1K	5	5		5	5		0	10
			ACTIVE	ON						FREQUENCY			LEVEL				ACTIVE				POWER
INPUTS			GAIN		ENHANCE				BASS		PARA-MID				TREBLE			VOLUME			D.I.	POWER

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
R1 Rear
T2A L	115V	WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
T1A L ~230V		DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
FUSE RATING & SUPPLY VOLTAGE.		CAUTION - FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE
		REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE.
		CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
		REMOVE COVERS.NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
		SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
		WARNING - THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
		ATTENTION - REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE SEULEMENT PAR LE MEME									FX Send
		TYPE ET LE MEME CALIBRE.		NE PAS OUVRIR.
		AVIS - RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -
		ATTENTION - DEBRANCHER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION				Head Phones					TunerOut
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION		AVANT TOUTE INTERVENTION.
120 WATTS	~50/60 HZ		CAUTION
		RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN									FX Return
		SERIAL
		NUMBER

Designed And Assembled in the UK by BLT Industries LTD.

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1.Inputs: 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.

2.Gain: 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: 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.

4.Enhance: 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.

5.Bass: Controls the low-frequency response of the pre-amplifier.

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6.Paramid frq: 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.

7.Paramid Level: 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.

8.Treble: Controls the high-frequency response of the pre-amplifier.

9.Horn Switch: Switches the on-board horn either on or off.

10.Volume: Sets the overall listening level of the amplifier.

11.D.I: 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.

12.Phones: 13.Tuner out:

14.FX Loop:

Headphone output for silent practicing.

Socket for connecting external tuner.

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

R2 Front

		4	5	6			4	5	6		1	- 0+ 1		350	1	- 0+ 1		1	- 0+ 1		4	5	6			4	5	6		R2	BASS AMPLIFIER
															EQUALISATION
NORMAL	HIGH	3		7	COMP	3			7	2			2		2		2	2		2	3			7	LIMITER	3			7	HORN	1
		2		8		2			8 3				3		3		3 3			3 2				8		2			8
		1		9		1			9	4			4		4		4	4		4	1			9		1			9		0
		0		10			0		10		5	5	100	1K	5	5		5	5		0		10			0		10

	ACTIVE ON			FREQUENCY	LEVEL			ACTIVE	ACTIVE		POWER
INPUTS	GAIN	ENHANCE	BASS	PARA-MID		TREBLE	PRESENCE		VOLUME	D.I.	POWER

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
R2 Rear												16
T5A L 115V	WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
T2A L ~230V	DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
FUSE RATING & SUPPLY VOLTAGE.CAUTION - FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF
	FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE.
	CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
	REMOVE COVERS.NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER											FXSend
	SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

WARNING - THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.

ATTENTION - REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE SEULEMENT PAR LE

MEME TYPE ET LE MEME CALIBRE.

		AVIS - RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
		ATTENTION - DEBRANCHER LE CORDON		Extension	FXReturn
		’ALIMENTATION AVANT TOUTE INTERVENTION.
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION				Loudspeaker
240 WATTS	~50/60 HZ	CAUTION
		RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN		8 OHM
		SERIAL		MINIMUM
	NUMBER			IMPEDANCE	TunerOut
				REFER TO USER MANUAL
				FOR LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Designed And Assembled in the UK by BLT Industries LTD.

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1.Inputs: 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.

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