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500 & 1000 WATT BASS AMPLIFIERS

LH500

LH1000

Summary of Contents for LH1000

Page 1: ...500 1000 WATT BASS AMPLIFIERS LH500 LH1000...

Page 2: ...r objects have fallen into the unit the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped PRECAUCION Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o descargas no permita qu...

Page 3: ...201 www samsontech com Table of Contents Introduction 2 Features 3 Guided Tour Model LH500 and LH1000 Front Panel 4 5 Guided Tour Model LH1000 Rear Panel 6 Guided Tour LH500 Rear Panel 7 Setting Up an...

Page 4: ...all metal chassis with convenient handles are rack mountable taking just two spaces in a standard 19 inch equipment rack The Model LH500 and LH1000 are optimized for use with electric bass instruments...

Page 5: ...o allows you to smooth out volume differences between notes Two independent inputs to accommodate both passive and active bass guitars 1 4 inch plus Speakon Output connectors for connecting speaker ca...

Page 6: ...e circuitry normally require a battery for the circuitry to be functional 4 VOLUME control knob This is the overall volume control For best signal to noise ratio keep the output of your bass at or nea...

Page 7: ...l output from this jack is low impedance 100 ohm with an output level of approximately 30 to 20 dB You can also use the Direct Out jack to route signal to an external amplifier with a 10 dB input sens...

Page 8: ...cabinet s to these standard unbalanced 1 4 jacks WARNING Because of the high power levels and low frequency content of the signal generated by the Model LH1000 use only appropriately rated speaker cab...

Page 9: ...outboard effects processor 4 Fan The fan provides vital cooling to your Model LH500 Make sure that it is kept free of all obstructions and that cool fresh air is accessible at all times Also try to e...

Page 10: ...Any appropriately rated bass cabinet with a minimum impedance of 4 ohms that is 4 ohms or greater can be used In order to ensure correct phase correlation the tip of the Model LH500 and LH1000 speaker...

Page 11: ...circuit by setting the switch down to the on position You ll notice a lift in the high frequency response which you can use to enhance your tone if you re snapping strings or just trying to cut throug...

Page 12: ...control is moved right of center the particular frequency area is being boosted when it is moved left of center the frequency area is being attenuated or less boosted However the LH series EQ controls...

Page 13: ...sound more hi fi try attenuating the Mid EQ control For a twangy cutting sound try boosting the Treble EQ Putting new roundwound strings on your bass will help a lot also Whenever you get a really go...

Page 14: ...If you are using the LH1000 with a single cabinet of 4 ohms or 8 ohms set the BRIDGE mode switch to BRIDGE and use a standard Speakon cable to connect your cabinet If you are using the LH1000 with two...

Page 15: ...and pre VOLUME output signal from the LH Series amplifier You ll usu ally use this to connect the LH Series signal to a Mic level input when interfacing with PA systems or recording mixing consoles I...

Page 16: ...cooling through your LH Series amplifier To clean the fan filters follow these simple steps 1 Remove the fan filter by placing your finger in the depressed area under the fan filter frame 2 Clean the...

Page 17: ...s 2 x 545 watts 2 ohms Bridge mode 1 x 750 watts 8 ohms 1 x 1100 watts 4 ohm Total Harmonic Distortion less than 5 Signal To Noise Ratio approx 78 dB Equalizer Type Tone stack Controls BASS MID and TR...

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Page 20: ...Hartke 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge New York 11788 8816 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 631 784 2201 www hartke com...

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