Gallien-Krueger 400RB series Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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400RB  Series

                    

Table  Of Contents

      Gallien-Krueger

       2240 Paragon Dr.

       San Jose, CA, 95131

        phone: 408-441-7970

        fax:    408-441-8085

       www.gallien-krueger.com

Introduction.....................................................................

Quick Start.......................................................................

Sound Tips.......................................................................

Safety Information..........................................................

Installation and Maintenance........................................

Front Panel Controls.....................................................

Rear Panel Controls......................................................

400RB Series Combos...................................................

Tech Talk.......................................................................

Specifications.................................................................

Notes..............................................................................

                                         *All Features and specifications are subject to change without notice

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                                         **This list is subject to change without notice.

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Summary of Contents for 400RB series

Page 1: ...400RB III 400RB 115 400RB 112 Owner s Manual 400RB Series ...

Page 2: ... LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE ANS LA BORNE CORRESPOND CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQ ANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU A U AU FOND U FOND WARNING ARNING TO REDUCE O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO DO NOT EXPOSE T EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE O RAIN OR MOISTURE The lightning flash with arro The lightning f...

Page 3: ...not a substitute for reading the rest of the manual Your amplifier should have come with the following items please check the contents of the box to ensure that you have everything Included with your 400RB Head 400RB 1 Rack mount ears with hardware 2 Power cord 1 Owner s manual 1 Warranty card 1 Safety instructions sheet 1 Included with your 400RB Combo 400RB 112 or 115 1 Power Cord 1 Owner s Manu...

Page 4: ...es I don t model my designs after other manufacturer s products as some of our competitors are proud of reciting Instead I believe new and old problems are best solved with new solutions Having taken our own path GK products enjoy a unique unmatched sound allowing the artist using them every opportunity to make an original statement Having supported my products for over thirty years I have learned...

Page 5: ...ock The Voicing Filters should be turned all the way down to get a flat response Set the Volume and Master Volumes at 0 If you have a five string bass push the button marked String Bass in Next Using an instrument cable connect your bass to the Input jack and turn the power switch on and play If the clip LED flashes push the button marked 10db in This will prevent you from overdriving the preamp N...

Page 6: ...ring instru ment Sound Tips Boost Master Turning up the Boost control will add a little growl to your tone This is an unmistakable GK trade mark sound that you will grow to appreciate Raising the Boost while lowering the Master will add more growl while keeping the sound level the same Growl is actually a small amount of even order harmonic distortion that sounds great through a woofer For most pl...

Page 7: ...r variation and electrical start up noise affecting your sound Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord supplied with your unit If a replacement cord is used make certain that it is of consistent quality and gauge as the original We do not recommend using extension cords with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets ...

Page 8: ...m part of the enclosure are specially designed to remove this heat Placing other electronic equipment near these heat dissipation systems may possibly affect the long term reliability of both your amplifier and the other equipment Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make sure that you disconnect the unit from the AC ou...

Page 9: ...boosting lows highs Presence Adds edge and definition to higher frequencies ActiveEqualization 7 Treble Boost and cut at 7kHz 14dB shelving type Add or remove edge and definition 8 H i g h M i d Boost and cut at 1 kHz 6dB 10dB Q Optimized band pass type Works on lower string harmonics and effects the punch of your sound 9 LowMid Boost and cut at 250Hz 6dB 10dB Q Optimized band pass type Works on t...

Page 10: ...r amp output for Full Range operation only They deliver 240 watts into 4 Ohms Lower impedances should not be used Each jack has a minimum of 8 Ohms each Higher impedances such as 8 Ohms 16 Ohms or No Load are acceptable No damage will result from operating the amplifier with the speakers disconnected Rear Panel Controls ...

Page 11: ...40W into 4 Ohms Maximum power is achieved by connecting one 8 Ohm extension cabinet such as the 210RBS 410RBS or 115RBS in addition to the combo s internal 8 Ohm speaker load To drive more than one extension cabinet the combo s internal speaker can be disconnected by unplugging the speaker cable connected to the combo s back panel Below is a detailed description of the maximum loads the combos can...

Page 12: ... Since most amplifiers have limited output current capacity they need current limiting circuits to protect against self destruction High power tran sients trigger these circuits which rob the amplifier of it s ability to control speaker cones This creates a mushy unresponsive feel to your sound The 400RB Series has an extremely high current capacity over fifty amps so it doesn t need current limit...

Page 13: ...w have a thorough understanding of how your new 400RB Series amplifier works and what advantages it can offer you in getting your sound We thank you for reading the Owner s Manual and wish you the best of times Please send us your comments via www gallien krueger com or email us at sales gallien com Tech Talk Voicing Filters Voicing filters are used to completely revoice the amplifier In the case ...

Page 14: ...z Hi Mid 6db 10dB 1kHz Treble 14db 7kHz Voicing Filters String Bass Button 11db 20Hz Contour 2db 50Hz 10db 500Hz 3db 7kHz P r e s e n c e 9 d b 1 0 k H z Noise 90db referenced to 240W A weighted Cooling Continuously Variable Speed fan Amplifier Protection Full short circuit thermal RF protection Stable into reactive and mismatched loads Five second muted warm up Specifications Dimensions HxWxD 3 1...

Page 15: ...15 400RB Series Notes Notes ...

Page 16: ...400RB Series Owner s Manual Part 160 0003 A Printed in the U S A ...

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