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Workingman’s Series 

BASS SPEAKER ENCLOSURES

OWNER’S MANUAL

WORKINGMAN’S 1X10T
WORKINGMAN’S 2X15T
WORKINGMAN’S 2X10T
WORKINGMAN’S 4X10T

WORKINGMAN’S TOWER

SWR • CORONA, CA • USA

Summary of Contents for 1X15T

Page 1: ...Workingman s Series BASS SPEAKER ENCLOSURES OWNER S MANUAL WORKINGMAN S 1X10T WORKINGMAN S 2X15T WORKINGMAN S 2X10T WORKINGMAN S 4X10T WORKINGMAN S TOWER SWR CORONA CA USA ...

Page 2: ...that has changed the way bassists hear themselves That s why you ll find our bass amps cabinets and combos on stages and in recording studios all over the world and why you ll hear SWR on countless recordings spanning all genres of music Inside this User Guide you ll find specifications features and usage suggestions for every Workingman s Series bass enclosure we make New SWR user and seasoned us...

Page 3: ...grams 4 WorkingMan s 1X10T 5 WorkingMan s 1X15T 6 WorkingMan s 2X10T 7 WorkingMan s 4X10T 8 WorkingMan s Tower 9 Impedance A General Overview 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Warranty Information 14 Covers Replacement Parts 14 Safety Instructions 15 SWR WORKINGMAN S SERIES BASS SPEAKER ENCLOSURE USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...the high frequency circuit Speaker Cable Only SPEAKER CABLE of 18 gauge or heavier the heavier the cable the lower the gauge should be used to connect your amplifier to your WorkingMan s speaker enclosure Do not use shielded instrument cable to connect your amplifier to your speakers as this can result in intermittent power loss cause your amp to oscillate and damage itself and or your speakers an...

Page 5: ... Enclosures 4 INPUT PANEL DIAGRAM All Models except WorkingMan s Tower INPUT PANEL DIAGRAM WorkingMan s Tower Tweeter Attenuator Switch 1 4 Input 1 4 Output Tweeter Attenuator Control 1 4 Input 1 4 Output Speakon Input Speakon Output ...

Page 6: ...orkingMan s 1X10T run a high quality speaker cable 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s speaker output to the designated 1 4 speaker input on the cabinet s input panel Power Handling The power output rating for any amplifier that is connected to the WorkingMan s 1X10T should not exceed the cabinet s 100 watt power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding the power handling capacity of...

Page 7: ... Workingman s 1X15T run a high quality speaker cable 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s speaker output to the designated 1 4 speaker input on the cabinet s input panel Power Handling The power output rating for any amplifier that is connected to the WorkingMan s 1X15T should not exceed the cabinet s 200 watt power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding the power handling capacity ...

Page 8: ...s 2X10T run a high quality speaker cable 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s speaker output to the designated 1 4 speaker input on the cabinet s input panel Power Handling The power output rating for any amplifier that is connected to the WorkingMan s 2X10T should not exceed the cabinet s 200 watt power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding the power handling capacity of the Worki...

Page 9: ...3 Internal Crossover The internal passive crossover of the WorkingMan s 4X10T divides the incoming signal into two frequency bands The crossover point is 5kHz frequencies above 5kHz are sent to the tweeter fre quencies below 5kHz are sent to the 10 speakers Removable Caster Wheels The WorkingMan s 4X10T is shipped with a set of four heavy duty removable caster wheels SWR uses only closed shaft soc...

Page 10: ... for any amplifier that is connected to the WorkingMan s Tower should not exceed the cabinet s 800 Watt power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding the power handling capacity of the WorkingMan s Tower can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpowering Full Range Input and Output Jacks The WorkingMan s Tower features four full range input output jack...

Page 11: ...on your instru ment is struck with enough force to hit the pickup This can cause a loud clacking sound which is once again emphasized by the high frequency circuit Tweeter Protection Circuit The tweeter protection circuit for the WorkingMan s Tower includes a size 3AG 3 amp 250 volt fast blo fuse Do not replace this with a fuse of a higher rating as it will void your warranty A sud den burst of fe...

Page 12: ...f configuration Series operation will not be discussed To figure out the total impedance of two or more cabinets of equal value connected in parallel divide the impedance of one enclosure by the number of enclosures impedance of one enclosure number of enclosures total impedance Let s say for instance that you want to connect two 8 ohm SWR enclosures to one SWR amplifier configured for mono operat...

Page 13: ... out is to try and isolate the big three If you have access to another working bass cabinet hook your amp up to it If things are still distorting it s probably your amp Consult your amplifier owner s manual for troubleshooting that piece of gear To determine whether the distortion s coming from the tweeter or the woofers first put your ear up to the cabinet play some notes and see if you can hear ...

Page 14: ...he amplifier on make one last check to be sure all of your cables are connected properly especially your speaker cables If a loose speaker cable is plugged in while you re playing it could cause your AC or speaker fuse to blow For this reason we recommended keeping several spare fuses on hand I hear a tinny hollow lifeless sound The sound has no body to it It just sounds bad This could be because ...

Page 15: ...ou This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For a complete list of Authorized FMIC Service Centers and the latest SWR news interviews and more check out our website SWR 8860 E Chaparral Rd Suite 100 Scottsdale AZ 85250 2618 USA PHONE 480 596 9690 FAX 480 367 5262 EMAIL custserve fenderusa com WEB swrsound com swrsound com WORKI...

Page 16: ...not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon them paying particular attention to cords at plugs and the point where they exit the product K Lightning For added protection of this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long peri ods of time unplug it from the wall outlet This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surg...

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