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Owner’s Guide

for the

SVT CLASSIC

Bass Amplifier

Made in the U.S.A. by

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Owner’s Guide for the SVT CLASSIC Bass Amplifier Made in the U.S.A.
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SVT CLASSIC Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Front Panel Controls and Their Use . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The Rear Panel Controls and Their Use . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Some Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . .
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SVT CLASSIC An Introduction to your new Ampeg SVT CLASSIC Bass Amplifier The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of the classic AMPEG SVT are redefined in the SVT CLASSIC. This dynamically powerful bass amp delivers a thunderous 300 watts of unsurpassed quality, reliability and tonal flexibility. It also provides the classic vibrance of tubes as well as contemporary features. The features and controls of your SVT CLASSIC are covered in detail within the pages of this owner’s guide.
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SVT CLASSIC The Front Panel Controls and Their Use 4 5 6 3 4 Hi 8 1 10 0dB –15dB 15dB Gain 1 2 3 8 Ultra Hi / Lo 4 9 0 Lo 5 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. The signal at this jack is padded 15dB before it is sent into the preamp. 3. GAIN: This control adjusts the basic level of signal in the preamp. 4.
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SVT CLASSIC The Rear Panel 14 15 16 17 18 14. AC LINE IN: Firmly insert the supplied AC power cord into this socket until it is fully seated. Plug the male end of the cord into a grounded AC outlet. DO NOT DEFEAT THE GROUND PRONG OF THE AC PLUG! 19. BALANCED OUT: This XLR jack is the preamp output. Thus, it will include any processing done in the Preamp Out/Power Amp loop (20, 21). This signal can be used to feed an external power amplifier, mixing console or house PA system. 15.
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SVT CLASSIC Some Suggested Settings JAZZ: 4 5 6 3 4 2 8 1 Hi 10 8 9 0 Ultra Hi / Lo 4 7 1 Lo Gain 6 2 9 0 5 3 7 2 6 7 2 3 4 1 4 5 8 1 10 5 8 9 0 Frequency 4 7 1 10 Midrange 6 3 2 9 0 Bass IN 5 3 5 6 3 7 2 8 1 10 9 0 Treble 10 Master The setting of the Gain control depends on your particular instrument.
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SVT CLASSIC Changing the Tubes The performance characteristics of tubes are degraded in direct proportion to how often and under what conditions the amplifier is used. Power tubes should be checked at least once a year - more frequently if you use the amplifier nearly every day. When power tubes wear out, the amplifier will begin to grow weak, lack punch, fade up and down, or lose highs and lows.
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SVT CLASSIC Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Diagram: In the event that your SVT CLASSIC should stop working properly, or just stop working, take a few minutes to troubleshoot it before you call for service. You can save yourself a lot of time and sometimes money doing it yourself, and often the problem is something quite simple. Please refer to the Troubleshoointg Diagram for guidelines. If you think the problem may be worn out tubes, see page 7 for symptoms of tube failure.