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BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION
1.
Mains Power ON/OFF switch – For your safety remember to connect the power cord from the mains outlet to the
amplifier BEFORE turning this switch on. Conversely, when disconnecting the amp, turn the switch OFF first, then
disconnect cord from the outlet and finally disconnect the power cord from the amp.
2.
AC Mains IN – Power socket for connecting the amplifier to the mains power supply.
3.
Integrated Fuse compartment – To replace the fuse, first disconnect power cord from the AC Mains IN socket.
Use a small screwdriver to remove the fuse compartment. Caution! Replace only with indicated size and type
4.
TUNER/LINE OUT – Selectable out. Accepts a standard 6.25mm (1/4
”
) audio jack for connecting amplifier to a tuner unit.
Signal remains active with the switch on Tuner state even when the Mute switch is ON, allowing for silent tuning.
6.
FX Loop – Accepts Y cable (provided) 6.25mm (1/4
”
) for connecting an effects chain.
The FX Loop in the LWA 500 is of the parallel type.
With the switch on Line state it is an unbalanced line level output for connecting to external devices
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PRE/POST – This switch affects the DI OUT signal. In the
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PRE
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position the DI OUT is fed the signal before the EQ,
Compressor and FX Loop from the preamp. Conversely, in the
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POST
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position, the DI OUT is fed the signal after
the EQ, Compressor and FX Loop.
9.
GROUND LIFT – This switch internally disconnects the chassis ground connection (essentially the Earth terminal
of AC Mains) from the ground pin of the DI OUT. Use this functionality when there is excessive hum, possibly
caused by a ground loop or bad earthing.
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The minimum load for the amplifier is 4 ohm.
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(auxiliary power amplifier, FOH mixer etc.)
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DRY/WET - Effects mix knob. This knob controls the signal mix from the effects loop from completely dry to completely
wet and everything in between.
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TUNER/LINE Switch – This switch selects between Tuner out and Line out function of the output.
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