User’s Guide for the SVT1000 Bass Amplifier Made with Pride in the U.S.A.
SVT1000 Bass Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Some Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SVT1000 Bass Amplifier An Introduction to your new Ampeg SVT1000 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 SVT1000. This versatile and powerful bass amplifier delivers up to 1350 watts of unsurpassed musical power, and offers several outstanding features. All of the features and controls of your SVT1000 are covered in detail within the pages of this user’s guide.
SVT1000 Bass Amplifier The Front Panel +12dB Gain Input Mute 4 5 Style 3 1 2 3 4 6 4 7 5 9 0 10 Treble 6 3 4 7 82 1 10 Texture 5 2 8 9 0 -15dB 15dB 4 Ultra Mid 3 7 1 0dB 12345 6 2 Bass 5 6 3 9 0 10 10 6 Dry Wet 8 9 10 7 Power 0 8 9 0 11 12 13 Power 6 1 Limit Defeat 7 5 3 9 0 4 2 8 1 Peak 5 Master Graphic EQ 7 82 1 Effects Mix -12dB 12dB 10 Limit 14 15 33Hz 80Hz 150Hz 300Hz 600Hz 900Hz 16 2kHz 5kHz 8kHz Level Active 17 18 1
SVT1000 Bass Amplifier The Rear Panel 21 22 23 24 7 43565 15531 9 SVT1000 (21) SERIAL# BMCDN20083 Line: 120V Freq: 60 Pwr: XXXVA 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 21. FOOTSWITCH: Use this jack to connect a two button footswitch for remote Mute and EQ On/Off control. (Tip = Mute, ring = EQ On/Off.) When a footswitch is connected, the Mute switch (#3) remains active; however, the Graphic EQ switch (#12) is disabled. 22.
SVT1000 Bass Amplifier Some Suggested Settings 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 SVT1000, please keep in mind the following points: ROCK: • The Gain control should be adjusted until the peak LED flashes on strong signals. (This level will vary, depending on your instrument and playing style.
SVT1000 Bass Amplifier Troubleshooting In the unlikely event that your SVT1000 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.
SVT1000 Bass Amplifier Technical Specifications OUTPUT POWER RATING 1350 Watts @ 4 Ohms (1000 Watts Continuous) 840 Watts @ 8 Ohms (680 Watts Continuous) TONE CONTROL RANGE Bass: Ultra Mid: Treble: GRAPHIC EQ LEVEL GRAPHIC EQ RANGE 33Hz: 80Hz: 150Hz: 300Hz: 600Hz: 900Hz: 2kHz: 5kHz: 8kHz: SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO FOOTSWITCH JACK POWER REQUIREMENTS Domestic: Export: SIZE AND WEIGHT ±12dB @ 50Hz +7dB @ 800Hz, -7dB @400Hz ±18dB @ 5kHz ±6dB ±15dB ±10dB ±8dB ±8dB ±8dB ±8dB ±8dB ±10dB ±12dB 75dB typical Graphic
