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SVP1600 Stereo Bass Power Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Operation: Mono Bridged Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SVP1600 Stereo Bass Power Amplifier 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 user’s guide.
SVP1600 Stereo Bass Power Amplifier The Front Panel: 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. SENSITIVITY CHANNEL A: Use this control to adjust the input sensitivity for Channel A. 2. CHANNEL A LED METER: Use this LED meter to monitor the output signal level for Channel A. 7 8 9 5. CHANNEL B LIMIT LED: This LED illuminates when the output signal level for Channel B triggers the internal Limit circuit.
SVP1600 Stereo Bass Power Amplifier The Rear Panel: 7 43565 15531 9 SVP1600 (21) SERIAL# BMCDN20083 Line: 120V Freq: 60 Pwr: 1.4kVA 10 11 12 13 10. CIRCUIT BREAKER: The SVP1600 employs an AC line circuit breaker to help protect against damages 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.
SVP1600 Stereo Bass Power Amplifier Operation: Mono Bridge Mode: 7 9 SVP1600 SVP1600 43565 15531 (21) SERIAL# BMCDN20083 Line: 120V Freq: 60 Pwr: 1.4kVA IN MONO BRIDGE FROM PREAMP OR EFFECT'S OUTPUT HIGH POWER CABINET(S) NOTE: THE SPEAKER CABINET(S) MUST BE ABLE TO HANDLE THE EXTREMELY HIGH POWER OUTPUT OF THE MONO BRIDGED AMPLIFIER 4 OHMS MINIMUM Set the Stereo/Dual Mono / Mono Bridge switch to the Mono Bridgel position (switch in/depressed).
SVP1600 Stereo Bass Power Amplifier Operation: Stereo Mode: 7 9 SVP1600 SVP1600 43565 15531 (21) SERIAL# BMCDN20083 Line: 120V Freq: 60 Pwr: 1.4kVA OUT STEREO/ DUAL MONO FROM STEREO PREAMP OR STEREO EFFECT'S LEFT OUTPUT FROM STEREO PREAMP OR STEREO EFFECT'S RIGHT OUTPUT RIGHT CHANNEL CABINET(S) LEFT CHANNEL CABINET(S) 2 OHMS MINIMUM 2 OHMS MINIMUM Set the Stereo/Dual Mono / Mono Bridge switch to the Stereo/Dual Mono position (switch out).
SVP1600 Stereo Bass Power Amplifier Technical Specifications OUTPUT POWER RATING 1600 Watts Mono-Bridged @ 4 Ohms (1200 Watts Continuous) 1200 Watts Mono-Bridged @ 8 Ohms (900 Watts Continuous) 2 x 900 Watts @ 2 Ohms (600 Watts Continuous) 2 x 625 Watts @ 4 Ohms (490 Watts Continuous) 2 x 350 Watts @ 8 Ohms (300 Watts Continuous) FREQUENCY RESPONSE -3dB @ 25Hz and 50kHz TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 5% @ full power SLEW RATE > 30V/µs (stereo) SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO > 90dB typical INPUT IMPEDANCE 220k
