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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation: Mono Bridged Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Dual Mono Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Stereo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
SVP1600 Stereo Bass Power Amplifier
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.-DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3
(75CM) OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.
-DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.-CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS.-ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND
FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS.
-PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.-UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.-ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY.-WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.-SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.-OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMA-
NENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
PRECAUCIONRIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
NO ABRA
PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELECTRICAS, NO PER-
MITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO. NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO
PUEDO REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS.
ATTENTIONRISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT
RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER
LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE
REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.
"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION" EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:
EXPLICATION DES SYMBÃ-LES GRAPHIQUES: "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
VOLTAJE PELIGROSO
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"==
Important Safeguards and Precautions:
All Ampeg products are designed for continuous safe operation, as long as common sense is used and steps are taken to help avoid certain
problems. Abiding by the following rules can help prevent damage to your equipment, yourself, and others.
-The unit is equipped with a three-pronged AC power cord. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, NEVERremove or otherwise
attempt to defeat the ground pin of the power cord.
-Connect the unit ONLYto a properly grounded AC outlet of the proper voltage for your unit.
-Avoid sudden temperature extremes, rain and moisture. Also, avoid sudden and intense impact. (If the unit has been subjected to
any of the preceding abuses, have it looked at by an authorized service center.)
-NEVERset the unit on a support that might give out under its weight.
-Always keep the total speaker impedance at or above the rated load.
-Unplug the unit before cleaning it. NEVER spray liquid cleaners onto the unit. Wipe it with a slightly dampened, lint-free cloth to
remove dirt and film.
-Do not use the unit if it has sustained damage to the chassis, controls, or power cord. Refer the unit to an authorized service cen-
ter for inspection.
-Audio equipment capable of producing high volume levels are also capable of inflicting permanent hearing loss or damage, if the
exposure to such levels is prolonged. Such damage is progressive and irreversible! Consider using quality hearing protection devices.
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An Introduction to your Ampeg SVP1600 Stereo Bass Power Amplifier:
The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of the AMPEG SVT4 PRO are the heart of the
SVP1600 Stereo Bass Power Amplifier. This versatile and powerful bass amplifier delivers up to 1600 watts
of unsurpassed power for any musical application.
All of the features and controls of your SVP1600 are covered in detail within the pages of this users
guide. We recommend going over them before you use the amplifier.
Features:
In the world of high performance bass amps, Ampegs SVT amplifiers stand alone. In true Ampeg tradi-
tion, the SVP1600 offers you more power, performance and flexibility than any other stereo bass power-
amplifier in its class. Listed below are some of the outstanding features of your new amplifier - features
which set it apart from the competition!
-DUAL SEPARATE POWER AMPLIFIERS:Operate in true stereo, dual mono, or
mono bridge mode for even greater output power (page 6,7)
- SEPARATE SENSITIVITY CONTROLS:Each channel has its own independent
input Sensitivity control for optimum signal matching (page 4)
- SEPARATE LED METERS:Each channel features a four stage LED meter to mon-
itor the output signal level (page 4)
-SPEAKON
®JACKS:For more reliable connections at higher outputs and for mono
bridge connections (in addition to 1/4 speaker out jacks) (page 5)
-INTERNAL LIMITER:Built in protection against overdrive distortion at full power -
can be switched out if desired (page 4)
-PARALLEL OUTPUT JACKS:Drive two SVP1600 amplifiers from one input signal
for the most incredible stage rig immaginable (page 5)
-CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION:A heavy duty resettable circuit breaker pro-
vides protection against fault conditions (page 5)
Speakon ®is a registered trademark of Neutrik AG.
SVP1600 Stereo Bass Power Amplifier
