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1  Read these instructions.

2  Keep these instructions.

3  Heed all warnings.

4  Follow all instructions.

5  Do not use this apparatus near water.

6  Clean only with dry cloth.

7  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

instructions.

8  Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A 

polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug 

has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an 

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, 

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12 

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the 

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use 

caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from 

tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of 

time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the 

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is 

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the 

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has 

been dropped.

•  This equipment should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of the 

device should be easily accessible.

•  To completely disconnect from AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord from 

the AC receptacle.

•  The mains plug of the power supply shall remain readily operable.

•  Do not install in a confined space.

•  Do not open the unit – risk of electric shock inside.

Caution:

You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this 

manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Service

•  There are no user-serviceable parts inside. 

•  All service must be performed by qualified personnel.

Important Safety InStructIonS

Voltage  

Line plug according to standard

110-125V 

UL817 and CSA C22.2 no 42.

 

220-230V 

CEE 7 page VII, SR section  

 

   

107-2-D1/IEC 83 page C4.

240V 

BS 1363 of 1984.  

 

 

   

Specification for 13A fused plugs and switched  

   

and un-switched socket outlets.

Warning!

•  To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to 

dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 

are placed on the equipment.

•  This apparatus must be earthed.

•  Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one supplied with the product.

•  Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of different types of line 

cord and attachment plugs.

•  Check the voltage in your area and use the correct type. Please refer to the 

following table:

Summary of Contents for BH500

Page 1: ...BH500 User s manual...

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Page 3: ...d in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally...

Page 4: ...cur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged t...

Page 5: ...EN INtroduction Table of Contents 3 Introduction 4 Quick Setup Guide 5 operation Front Panel 6 Rear Panel 12 Miscellaneous 13 Appendix Signal Flow 15 Technical Specifications 16 3 table of contents...

Page 6: ...00 has traditional tone controls but also includes ground breaking features giving the amp a personality and sound all of its own TubeTone emulates all of the characteristics of a traditional tube cir...

Page 7: ...e packaging if damage has occurred as this will show evidence of excessive handling force It is also a good idea to keep the packaging for future transportation Setting up Connect the Speaker output t...

Page 8: ...up the MASTER volume knob to start playing 3 SPECTRACOMP Turn the knob to adjust the amount of SpectraComp compression SpectraComp uses a so called spectral or multi band approach to compression allo...

Page 9: ...ll due to its higher energy control when and how the compressor responds to and shapes the entire signal The typical result is that either the G string is not compressed at all or that just when the G...

Page 10: ...ections both of which are essential to the sound Tubetone allows you to alter the personality and sound of your BH500 The effects you can achieve range from a small touch of classic tube amp response...

Page 11: ...provides the pre or post processed signal See the signal flow diagram later in this manual for details 14 BALANCED OUT Use the BALANCED OUT XLR to connect the BH500 to the PA when you play on stage or...

Page 12: ...allow you to store and recall your favorite settings Storing settings is extremely simple Dial in the settings that you like Press and hold one of the MEMORY buttons for approximately two seconds Whe...

Page 13: ...rn to appreciate BH500 also features a WYSIWYG mode where you can rely 100 on the position of the front panel controls Entering WYSIWYG mode is simple Just press the MEMORY button of the currently act...

Page 14: ...A and the BH500 SPEAKER OUT Use the SPEAKER OUT connector for connecting the BH500 to your speaker cabinets The type of plug is Speakon and you MUST use speaker cables Do NOT use instrument cables TC...

Page 15: ...Speakon to jack cable plug un plug the jack going in to the cabinet while the amp is turned on In Protection mode the speaker outputs are shut off to prevent speaker damage However the balanced outpu...

Page 16: ...g temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius or above 50 degrees Celsius or if the amplifier is switched on immediately after being moved from a cold environment to an environment at room temperature Ple...

Page 17: ...15 EN appendix signal flow...

Page 18: ...panel controls except Mute Master Level Bass Tuner On when muted B0 30 87Hz to G4 392 00Hz Mutes speaker out Phones out and Balanced out Studio quality headphone amp 40 to 600 Ohm 100 120V or 220 240V...

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