User Manual

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SVT-CL Bass Guitar Amplifier
What’s in the Box
SVT
®
-CL Amplier, Power Cable, Quick Start Guide.
Introduction
The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of the classic AMPEG SVT
amplier are redened in the SVT-CL. This dynamically powerful bass amp delivers a
thunderous 300 watts of unsurpassed quality, reliability, and tonal exibility, oering
the classic vibrance of tubes as well as contemporary features. All of the features and
controls of your SVT-CL are covered in detail within the pages of this Owner's Manual We
recommend going over them before you use the amplier, as well as fully reading and
understanding the Important Safety Instructions included with your amplier.
Features
In the world of high performance bass ampliers, SVT ampliers stand alone. In true
Ampeg tradition, the SVT-CL oers you more power, performance, and exibility than
any other amplier in its class. Listed below are some of the outstanding features of your
new amp: features that set it apart from the competition! Additional information on these
features can be found on the pages indicated.
• -15 dB INPUT: This feature is perfect for “active” basses (see page 3).
• ULTRA LO AND ULTRA HI SWITCHES: These enable you to tailor your sound in
many dierent ways at the touch of a button (see page 3).
• 5-POSITION FREQUENCY SELECTOR: Take your pick from the ve center
frequency points to get just the right midrange voice (see page 3).
• BIAS ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS: These controls allow you to adjust the tube bias
for proper operation (see page 4 and page 5) .
• SLAVE OUT: Use for powering another amp from the SVT-CL’s preamp (see
page 4).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Changing the Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Setting Tube Bias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Technical Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Warranty and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8