Ampeg B2R manual

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  • Page 1

    Owner ’ s Guide for the B2/B2R Bass Amplifier Made in the U.S.A. by[...]

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    2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Safeguards and Precautions . . . . . . . . . .3 The Front Panel Controls and Their Use . . . . . . . .4 The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    3 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. A TTENTION RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION: POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'[...]

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    4 The Front Panel Controls and Their Use B2/B2R Bass Amplifier 0 +12dB -12dB 40Hz 8kHz 5kHz 2kHz 900Hz 600Hz 300Hz 150Hz 80Hz EQ LIMIT PEAK -15dB ON GAIN PAD BASS UL TRA MID TREBLE MASTER LIMITER INPUT ON POWER 0 1 2 8 7 6 5 4 10 9 11 3 12 13 1. 0dB (INPUT): The signal output from an instrument (active or passive) or a line level signal may be conn[...]

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    5 The Rear Panel B2/B2R Bass Amplifier MODEL: SERIAL: LINE: V ~ Hz WATTS: MAX B2R Q2ZZ650022 120 60 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 24 22 14 17 14. F AN: This temperature controlled, vari- able speed fan draws cool air into the amplifier , which forces heat out through the exhaust vents. Never block the vent holes or the fan opening. 15. FUSE: This protects t[...]

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    PEAK -15dB GAIN P AD BASS UL TRA MID TREBLE MASTER PEAK -15dB GAIN P AD BASS UL TRA MID TREBLE MASTER PEAK -15dB GAIN P AD BASS UL TRA MID TREBLE MASTER PEAK -15dB GAIN P AD BASS UL TRA MID TREBLE MASTER 6 Some Suggested Settings Rack Mounting (B2R only) JAZZ: ROCK: COUNTR Y : FUNK “POPPING:” B2/B2R Bass Amplifier The setting of the Gain contro[...]

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    7 B2/B2R Bass Amplifier T roubleshooting In the unlikely event that your B2/B2R should malfunction, take a few minutes to troubleshoot it before you call for ser- vice. Y ou can save yourself a lot of time and sometimes money by doing it yourself, and often the cure for the problem is something quite simple. If the problem isn’t covered above, or[...]

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    Ampeg reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Ampeg is proudly Made in America. © 1999 SLM Electronics, 1400 Ferguson Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63133 U.S.A. P/N 47-577-03 • 10/99 B2/B2R Bass Amplifier T echnical Specifications OUTPUT POWER RA TING 350 W atts RMS, 4 ohm load, 120V AC 200 W atts RMS, 8 ohm load, 120V AC POWER REQUI[...]