Crate bx 2115 manual en

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Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the innovative Crate BX-220H/BX-2115 ThunderBass amp. These fea- ture-packed powerhouses offer you solid state reliability with classic Crate performance. Like all Crate products, your BX-220H/BX-2115 ThunderBass amp is Musician Made in the U.S.A., using only the best components. Extensive testing at many stages in its production, including a final audition by a skilled musician, insures you that your BX-220H/BX-2115 ThunderBass amp is the best it can be. In order to get the best possible performance, please read this manual before you use the amplifier. And thank you for choosing . Contents: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Some Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . .back cover THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR INJURY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES: CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER CORD; CONNECT ONLY TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET. WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: IF YOU USE AUDIO AMPLIFIERS PROFESSIONALLY OR IN WORK RELATED SITUATIONS AS AN EMPLOYEE, THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) HAS SPECIFIED REGULATIONS CONCERNING PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEV- ELS. PLEASE REFER TO THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS DOCUMENT 29CFR1910 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. CAUTIONRISK 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. ATTENTIONRISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION: 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. VORSICHTELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT OFFENEN VORSICHT: ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN. INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN. DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN. "IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL" "REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION" "UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN" EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" "DANGER HAUTE TENSION" "GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG" = = 2 2BX-220H / BX-2115 BX-220H / BX-2115 ThunderBass Amplifier

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Introduction: Crates new BX-220H/BX-2115 ThunderBass amplifiers are feature-packed, professional-strength power- houses which can deliver incredible bass sounds. Rugged construction, reliable American craftsmanship and solid state electronics add up to create one very roadworthy, stage-ready piece of gear. The BX-220H packs solid performance into a compact head unit, contained in a rugged Tolex ®covered cabinet. Its side-mounted handle and heavy-duty rubber feet on two sides (not just the bottom, but also on the end you set it down on in real life) increase its value to those musicians who are always on the go. The BX-2115 combines the same great bass amp with an equally outstanding 15 ThunderBass American-made transducer for a small but hard-hitting combo amp suitable for the club, small hall or recording studio. An optional JBL 15 bass transducer is also available (BX-2115L). Both amplifiers will deliver 220 watts into 4 ohms, or 150 watts into 8 ohms. A listing of the features of these amps is given below. Features: Additional information can be found on the pages indicated. - Solid state circuitry for reliable service and incredible tones. - Crates APM (Automatic Power Maximizer) limiter circuit for the most output without distortion. - Variable input gain control with -15dB pad switch and 3 input icon LEDs for the best match between your bass and the amplifier (page 4). - Switchable contour control (page 4). - 8-band graphic equalizer for optimum tone control (page 4). - Switchable chorus with adjustable spectrum, rate and depth controls (BX-2115 only) (page 4). - Balanced line out with adjustable level control and pre/post switch (pages 4 and 5). - Headphone jack with adjustable level control for private practice sessions (page 4). - Effects loop for noiseless use of your favorite processors and effects (page 5). - Rugged Tolex ®covered cabinets for durability with nickel and chrome accents for high cosmetic appeal. - Removable heavy duty casters for ease of transportation (BX-2115/2115L only). - Musician made in the U.S.A. - Crates exclusive 5-year warranty (U.S. only - see your dealer in other areas for warranty information) 3 3 BX-220H / BX-2115 BX-220H / BX-2115 ThunderBass Amplifier