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RBW100
RBW200
RBW300
RBH700
RBH800
RBG400
RBG500
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INTRODUCTION
1
Congratulations on yourdecision to purchase a amplifier.
products are designed with ease of operation as a primary objective, however to ensure you derive the best
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from your new amplifier, it is important you take time to read this user manual and to familiarise yourself with the
control functions andfacilities available
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BEFORE
SWITCHING ON
After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin 'grounded' (or earthed) plug. Before
plugging into thepower supply ensureyou 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 forconnections 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 checkthe number with the explanations adjacent toeach panel.
Your bass amplifier has undergone a thorough two stage, pre-delivery inspection, involving
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actual play testing,as well as burn in.
When you firstrecieve your bass amp, followthese simple procedures:
(i) Ensure thatthe 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 ofyour instrument and your amplifier.
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RBW100 front
ACTIVE
RBW100 rear
PASSIVE/
ACTIVE
INPUT
654
3
7
2
8
1
9
10
0
COMP
GAIN
2
2
3
4
100
FREQUENCY
PARAMID
500
-0+
1
2
3
4
5
1K
GAIN
-0+
1
1
2
3
4
5
5
BASS
-0+
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5105 5
TREBLE
5
4
3
2
1
0
VOLUME
6
7
8
9
D.I.
PHONES
1
2
3
4
POWER
1
0
RBW100
WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
140 WATTS ~ 50 - 60 Hz
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
& FUSE RATING
~115V T2A~115V T2A
~230V T1A
RBW200 front
ACTIVE
INPUT
PASSIVE/
ACTIVE
5
4
6
3
7
2
1
9
0
10
GAIN
RBW200 rear
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
WARNING
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
300WATTS ~50-60Hz
SUPPLYVOLTAGE
&FUSERATING
RBW300/RBH700/RBH800 front
PASSIVE/
ACTIVE ACTIVEACTIVE
INPUT
2
3
1
5
4 6
0
GAIN
7 7
8 8
9
10
COMP
8
COMP
~115V T5A
~230V T2A
3
2
1
ATTENTION
PARLE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.
CAUTION
FIRE HAZARD REPLACE FUSE WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING ONLY.
5
4
6
3
2
1
10
0
ENHANCE
MINIMUM 8 OHM
654
2
3 3
4
9
10
0
ENHANCEENHANCE
MADE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTD.
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
-0+
1
1
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
5
BASS
EXTERNAL
SPEAKER
-0+
1
1
2
4
100
5
5
FREQUENCY
BASS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
PARAMID
500
2
3
4
100
FREQUENCY
MADEIN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTD.
LO PARAMIDLO PARAMID
500
2
3
4
5 5
1K
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
ATTENTION
PARLE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.
TO REDUCETHE RISK OF
CAUTION
FIRE HAZARD REPLACE FUSE WITH
SAME TYPEAND RATING ONLY.
-0+
1
1 1
2
4
1K35
5 55
GAIN
-0+
1
GAIN
2
4 4
-0+
1
5
3 333
400
FREQUENCY
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
TREBLE
HI PARAMIDHI PARAMID
1K5
4K
1
-0+
1
2 2
4
GAIN
CAUTION
TOREDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVERS. NO USER SERVICABLE
PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL
5
4
6
3
2
4
7
3
2
8
1
9
10
0
LIMIT
DEFEAT
PRESENCE
CAUTION
TOREDUCE THE RISK
OFELECRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVERS.NO USER SERVICABLE
PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TOQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
DEBRANCHERA LA PRISE
ATTENTION
SECTEURAVAV T D ' OUVRIR.
-0+
1 1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
TREBLE
LIMIT
DEFEAT
DEBRANCHER A LA PRISE
ATTENTION
SECTEURAVAV T D ' OU VRIR.
SERIALNo:
5
4
6
3
7
8
2
1
9
10
0
VOLUME
SERIAL No:
WARNING
OFFIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOTEXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAINOR MOISTURE.
5
4
6
3
1
10
0
VOLUME
HORN
TOREDUCE THE RISK
7
82
9
HORN
EFFECTS LOOP
SEND
RETURN
CE
POWER
1
0
D.I.
RETURN
EFFECTS LOOP
RBW200
CE
SEND
TUNER
POWER
1
0
D.I.
RBW300
RBW300 rear
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
WARNING
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
300WATTS ~50-60Hz
SUPPLYVOLTAGE
&FUSERATING
~115V T5A
~230V T2A
EXTERNAL
SPEAKER
MINIMUM 8 OHM
MADEIN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTD.
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
ATTENTION
PARLE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.
TO REDUCETHE RISK OF
CAUTION
FIRE HAZARD REPLACE FUSE WITH
SAME TYPEAND RATING ONLY.
CAUTION
TOREDUCE THE RISK
OFELECRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVERS.NO USER SERVICABLE
PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TOQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
DEBRANCHERA LA PRISE
ATTENTION
SECTEURAVAV T D ' OUVRIR.
SERIAL No:
TOREDUCE THE RISK
WARNING
OFFIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOTEXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAINOR MOISTURE.
RETURN
EFFECTS LOOP
CE
SEND
TUNER
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RBW100 front
ACTIVE
INPUT
PASSIVE/
ACTIVE
654
3
7
8
2
1
9
10
0
COMP
GAIN
3
2
3
4
100
FREQUENCY
PARAMID
500
-0+
1
2
3
4
5
1K
GAIN
-0+
1
1
2
3
4
5
5
BASS
-0+
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5105 5
TREBLE
5
4
3
2
1
0
VOLUME
6
7
8
9
D.I.
PHONES
1
2
3
4
POWER
1
0
RBW100
1
RBW100 rearRBW100 rear
1.Inputs:
2.Gain:
3.Compressor:
4.Bass:
2
WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTIONMAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
140 WATTS ~ 50 - 60 Hz140 WATTS ~ 50 - 60 Hz
SUPPLY VOLTAGESUPPLY VOLTAGE
& FUSE RATING& FUSE RATING
~115V T2A~115V T2A
~230V T1A~230V T1A
Active and Passive/Active Inputs:
connection of bass guitars. Active basses should be connected via the ACTIVE socket. Non
active basses should be connected using the passive input. Active basses may also be placed in
the PASSIVE input if pre-amp overloading is desired.
Gain:
gain, the more the signal will clip producing distortion. The GAIN control should be used in
conjunction with theVOLUME control (8) to produce the desired signal characteristics.
Compressor:
input-signal giving apunchier sound.
Bass:
3 4 7 8
ATTENTION
PARLE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.PAR LE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.
CAUTION
FIRE HAZARD REPLACE FUSE WITHFIRE HAZARD REPLACE FUSE WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING ONLY.SAME TYPE AND RATING ONLY.
5 10
MADE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTD.MADE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTD.
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLEREMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
TO REDUCE THE RISK OFTO REDUCE THE RISK OF
6
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISKTO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DOOF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TONOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
ELECRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVERS. NO USER SERVICABLECOVERS. NO USER SERVICABLE
PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICINGPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNELTO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL
TOREDUCE THE RISK OFTO REDUCE THE RISK OF
9
DEBRANCHER A LA PRISEDEBRANCHER A LA PRISE
ATTENTION
SE C T E U R AVAV T D ' O U V R I R .
SERIALNo:
RETURN
EFFECTS LOOPEFFECTS LOOP
11
CE
SENDSEND
12
13
ACTIVE and PASSIVE/ACTIVE inputs are provided for
This control is used to set the level of gain present in the pre-amp. The higher the level of
Engages and disengages the on-board COMPRESSOR. This compresses the
Controls the low-frequencyresponse of the pre-amplifier.
5.Paramid frq:
6.Paramid Gain:
7.Treble:
8.Volume:
9.D.I:
10.Phones:
11.FX loop:
12.Tuner out:
13.Horn switch:
Paramid-Frequency:
Selects the MID-frequencies to be cut or boosted in conjunction with the
PARAMID GAIN control (6). To access LO mid-frequencies turn the FREQUENCY control
anticlockwise, to accessHI mid frequencies turn the FREQUENCY control clockwise.
Paramid-Gain:
Sets the level of boost or cut applied to the frequency set by control 5. For
frequency-boost turn thecontrol clockwise. For frequency-cut,turn the controlanti-clockwise.
Treble:
Volume:
Direct Inject:
Controls the high-frequencyresponse of the pre-amplifier.
Sets the overalllistening level of the amplifier.
XLR socket for direct-injection of the amplifier signal to a mixing-desk or additional
power-amplifier. The XLR socket providesa low-impedance output-signal.
Phones:
FX Loop:
Tuner out:
Horn switch:
Headphone output forsilent practicing.
Send and returnsockets are provided for connecting external effects-units.
Socket for connectingexternal tuner.
Switches the on-boardhorn either on or off.
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RBW200 front
4
PASSIVE/
ACTIVE
ACTIVE
INPUT
1
1
RBW200/RBW300 rear
WARNING
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTIONMAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
300WATTS ~50-60Hz300 WATTS ~ 50 - 60 Hz
14.Enhance:
15.Presence:
5
4
6
3
7
8
2
1
9
0
10
GAIN
COMP
3
3
2
2
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
SUPPLYVOLTAGE
&FUSERATING& FUSE RATING
~115V T5A
~230V T2A
Enhance:
4
3
2
1
0
ENHANCE
14
14
1
6
10
1
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
5
BASS
4 7
EXTERNAL
SPEAKER
MINIMUM 8 OHMMINIMUM 8 OHM
-0+
5
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The ENHANCE control provides an increased definition at the low-end of the
PARAMID
500
-0+
1
2
3
4
100
FREQUENCY
2
3
4
5 5
1K
GAIN
5
MADEIN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTD.MADEIN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTD.
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLEREMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
ATTENTIONATTENTION
PARLE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.PA R LE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.
TO REDUCETHE RISK OFTO REDUCE THE RISK OF
CAUTIONCAUTION
FIRE HAZARD REPLACE FUSE WITHFIRE HAZARD REPLACE FUSE WITH
SAME TYPEAND RATING ONLY.SAMETYPE AND RATING ONLY.
-0+
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
TREBLE
6
5
4
1
3
2
3
2
1
4
PRESENCE
6
7
9
10
0
15
CAUTION
TOREDUCE THE RISKTO REDUCE THE RISK
OFELECRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVEOF ELECRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVERS.NO USER SERVICABLECOVERS.NO USER SERVICABLE
PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TOQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNELTO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
DEBRANCHERA LA PRISEDEBRANCHERA LA PRISE
ATTENTION
SECTEURAVAV T D ' OUVRIR.SECTEURAVAVTD'OUVRIR.
8
LIMIT
DEFEAT
16
3
2
1
5
4
0
VOLUMEVOLUME
8
6
7
8
9
10
HORN
SERIAL No:SERIAL No:
TOREDUCE THE RISKTO REDUCE THE RISK
WARNING
OFFIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DOOFFIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOTEXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TONOTEXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAINOR MOISTURE.RAINOR MOISTURE.
D.I.
RETURN
EFFECTS LOOPEFFECTSLOOP
RBW200
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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.
Presence:
Controls the high-frequency signal-content of the pre-amplifier. The PRESENCE
control is setat 3K.
POWER
1
0
CE
SEND
TUNER
12
16.Limiter:
Limiter Defeat:
the out position the LIMITER is engaged. The LIMITER is automatically triggered at highoutput levels and is designed to prevent power-amp distortion at high-output levels. The
LIMITER monitors both power-amp clipping and load so it automatically registers the
cabinet-impedance and setsitself accordingly.
17.Spkr. socket:
External speaker socket:
The impedance of the extension-cabinet must not be less the 8 Ohms. Connecting
cabinets that have a lower impedance than 8 Ohms will result in the amplifier overheating;
continual use in this manner may cause permanent damage. Connecting a cabinet with an
impedance of greater than 8 Ohms will cause no damage to the amplifier but will result in a
reduced output.
RBW300/RBH700/RBH800 front
PASSIVE/
ACTIVEACTIVE ACTIVE
INPUT
1
3
2
1
5
4 6
0
GAIN
2
7 7
8 8
9
10
COMP
Allows the on-board LIMITER to be defeated if desired. With the switch in
This socket should be used to connect an extension-cabinet.
LO PARAMIDLO PARAMID
-0+
654
1
2
3
2
3 3
4
1
9
5
10
0
ENHANCEENHANCE
3
BASS
14
500
1K35
-0+
1
2
4
GAIN
19
1
2
4
100
5
FREQUENCY
18
4
HI PARAMIDHI PARAMID
-0+
1K5
1 1
2
3 333
4 4
5 55
400
FREQUENCY
20
2 2
4
4K
1
GAIN
21
-0+
1 1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
LIMIT
TREBLE
DEFEAT
7
16
4
3
1
0
VOLUME
5
6
7
82
9
10
HORN
D.I.
13
8
RBW300
9
POWER
1
0
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23.Line out:
24. Pre shapes:
25. Graphic EQ:
26. Full, Bright &
Horns EQ:
Line Out:
external power-amplifier.
Hi and Lo Preshapes:
building-blocks in conjunction with the onboard graphic-EQ (25) to achieve individual tone. The
HI button adds boost to the high-end of the frequency spectrum whilst the LO button adds
additional low-end boostto the signal.
Graphic EQ:
achieved. With the sliders along the centre-line the GRAPHIC-EQ will exert a flat signalresponse; it is at this point that individual frequency-bands can be cut or boosted. Moving the
slider beneath the centre-line will incur a frequency-cut; conversely, pushing the slider above
the centre-line facilitates frequency-boost. As a general rule, avoid extreme settings of the
sliders: try to setthe GRAPHIC withas little cutor boost as possible.
Full, Bright & Horns:
pronounced, tighter bottom-end. The BRIGHT button adds an increased attack and sparkle to
the upper frequencies present in the amplifier. The HORNS switch engages or disengages the
onboard horns.
Socket for providing a line-level-signal-source for connecting to an additional
There are two factory-determined EQ settings which can be used as
The 6-band onboard GRAPHIC-EQ allows extensive tonal-shaping to be
The FULL button engages a speaker-control function that produces a
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Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninstalled "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
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Caution:
Caution:
qualified service personnel.
WARNING: To prevernt electrical shock or fire hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Before using this
appliance, read the operating guide for further warnings.
This apparatus must be earthed. The wires in these mains are coloured in accordance with the following code.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: - The wire which is coloured GREEN & YELLOW must be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or Green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
If a 13 amp (BS1363) plug is used a 13-amp fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is used a 15 amps fuse must be
fitted either in the plug or adapter or at the distribution board.
EMC warning
It is inherent in the design of a loudspeaker and in the design of guitar pickups that they should emit or be affected by electro
magnetic fields. Loudspeaker enclosures should not be used less than two meters away from equipment, which is likely to
be affected by electro magnetic interference.
Likewise, guitar fitted with electro magnetic pickups should not be used less than two meters away from any source of
emissions such as loudspeakers. Emissions from loudspeakers are dependent on the frequency characteristics of the drive
unit. Levels were measured direct from the driver of 30 dBuV. These levels are reduced to a safe level at a distance of 1,27
meters from the drivers.
Risk of electrical shock - DO NOT OPEN!
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user servicable parts inside. Refer servicing to
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BLT Industries Ltd.,
Newlyn Road,
Cradley Heath,
West Midlands.
B64 6BE.
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Tel: (0044) (0)1384 633821
Fax: (0044) (0)1384 639186
In the interest of continued product development BLT Industries Ltd. Reserves the
right to amend product specification wihtout prior notification.
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