Owner’s Guide for the B5R Bass Amplifier Made in the U.S.A.
B5R Bass Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Some Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B5R Bass Amplifier An Introduction to your new Ampeg B5R 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 B5R. This versatile and powerful bass amplifier delivers up to 675 watts of unsurpassed musical power, and offers several outstanding features. All of the features and controls of your B5R are covered in detail within the pages of this owner’s guide.
B5R Bass Amplifier The Front Panel: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. 0dB INPUT: The signal output from an instrument (active or passive – typically passive) or a line level signal may be connected here by means of a shielded instrument cable. The signal at this jack is sent into the preamp at full amplitude. 2. -15dB INPUT: The signal output from an instrument (active or passive – typically active) or a line level signal may be connected here by means of a shielded instrument cable.
B5R Bass Amplifier The Rear Panel: 21 22 24 23 25 29 26 27 28 30 31 32 21. CIRCUIT BREAKER: The B5R employs an AC line circuit breaker to help protect against damage due to excessive current demands. If the amplifier stops working, check the circuit breaker. If it has opened, the button will be protruding and showing a contrasting color. You can reset the circuit breaker by pushing it in until it latches. The breaker must cool down for a short time before the button will latch.
B5R Bass Amplifier Some Suggested Settings SVT: Since so many variables affect the actual sound of any system, the following settings are offered as starting points to help you find the exact sounds your playing demands. When using the B5R, please keep in mind the following points: OUT OUT FUNK: •The Volume and Gain controls are used together to set the relative levels of each channel and the octave signal. •The Master control should be set to produce the appropriate output volume level.
B5R Bass Amplifier Troubleshooting In the unlikely event that your B5R should malfunction, take a few minutes to troubleshoot it before you call for service. You can save yourself time and money by doing it yourself, and often the problem is something quite simple.
B5R Bass Amplifier Technical Specifications OUTPUT POWER RATING 675 Watts @ 2 Ohms (500 Watts Continuous) 380 Watts @ 4 Ohms (310 Watts Continuous) 220 Watts @ 8 Ohms (180 Watts Continuous) TONE CONTROL RANGE Bass: 22dB range @ 50Hz Ultra Mid: 13dB range @250Hz Treble: 22dB range @ 8kHz SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO 75dB typical FOOTSWITCH JACKS A: Channel Switch; B: Octave (Tip), Channel Combine (Ring) POWER REQUIREMENTS Domestic: 120VAC, 60Hz, 545VA Export: 100-120VAC 50/60Hz, 545VA 220-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 54
