User’s Guide for the B500DR Programmable Bass Amplifier Made with Pride in the U.S.A.
B500DR Programmable Bass Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Some Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B500DR Programmable Bass Amplifier An Introduction to the Ampeg B500DR Programmable Bass Amplifier: Thank you for making one of the best choices you will ever make for your musical career – choosing one of the finest bass amps available, the Ampeg B500DR. This programmable bass amplifier delivers up to 500 watts of unsurpassed musical power, and offers several outstanding features. All of the features and controls of your B500DR are covered in detail within the pages of this user’s guide.
B500DR Programmable Bass Amplifier The Front Panel: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. INPUT 1, INPUT 2: Use these jacks to connect your instrument(s) to the amplifier by means of a shielded instrument cable. Only one Input jack is active at a time, as determined by the Input switch (#2). 2. INPUT: Use this switch to select which of the Input jacks (#1) is active. The LEDs adjacent to the jacks indicate which of the Inputs is active.
B500DR Programmable Bass Amplifier The Rear Panel: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 7 43565 15531 9 B500DR #98689 (21) SERIAL# BMCDN20083 Line: 120V Freq: 60 Pwr: XXVA 15 16 15.
B500DR Programmable Bass Amplifier Some Suggested Settings ROCK: OFF OFF JAZZ: OFF OFF COUNTRY: OFF ON FUNK “POPPING:” ON ON Rack Mounting When mounting the amplifier into a rack, the four bottom feet should be removed to maintain the two rack space height of the amplifier. Be sure to keep the feet and their attachment bolts for future use. If the feet are reinstalled, never use screws which will protrude farther into the amplifier than the original hardware.
B500DR Programmable Bass Amplifier Presets: The B500DR has four presets which may be selected by the front panel Presets switches (#11) or by the AFP4D four button footswitch. When the B500DR is powered up, it defaults to Preset 1 - the controls will reset themselves to that Preset and the LEDs will change accordingly to indicate Preset 1’s settings. The LED adjacent to the Preset 1 switch illuminates accordingly.
B500DR Programmable Bass Amplifier Technical Specifications OUTPUT POWER RATING TONE CONTROL RANGE Bass: Ultra Mid: Treble: Ultra High: Ultra Low: SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO POWER REQUIREMENTS SIZE AND WEIGHT 500 Watts @ 2 Ohms 350 Watts @ 4 Ohms 16dB range @ 50Hz +6dB @ 600Hz, -9dB @ 350Hz 31dB range @ 5kHz +8dB @ 10kHz +7dB @ 40Hz 75dB typical 120VAC, 60Hz, 545VA 100-120VAC 50/60Hz, 545VA 220-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 545VA 19”W x 3.8”H (with feet) x 15.
