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NOTE

: One last time

− 

if the volume on your instrument is up, and your Gain and Master Volume 

controls are up, and especially if you're seeing the Preamp Clip and Limiter Active LED's illuminate 

while you're playing…and you can't understand why you're not getting any audible output from the 

Workingman's 2x10C, check the position of this switch!

TWEETER MODE SWITCH

Also located on the small panel on the rear of the Workingman's 2x10C's speaker cabinet, this three-position

switch gives you three different options for operation of the piezo tweeter. In the 

Full Range

(top) position,

the tweeter will reproduce an unattenuated signal of every frequency it sees (roughly 2 kHz up to 15 kHz,

within certain tolerances). The -

6db

(bottom) position reduces the level of the tweeter's outputs by 6 

decibels, which to the ear sounds roughly as if cut in half compared to the Full Range position. The 

Off

(middle) position will defeat the tweeter's output entirely.

Try starting with the switch in the 

Full Range

position.  If this sounds too "treble-y" to your ear and you still

want the touch of crispness that a tweeter provides, you can: a) set the Tweeter Mode Switch to -

6db

; b)

adjust the Treble tone control on the front panel; c) a combination of both.  Those users with a predisposition

against a tweeter in general have the option to turn it off and leave it off, but we recommend trying it out

first.

LINE FUSE (A/C OR MAINS FUSE)

This fuse is provided to protect the internal electronics against power surges, etc. It also protects the unit

against itself should one of the internal components fail. If this fuse should open, replace it with the same

type of fuse and rating. Do not defeat the purpose of this feature by using a higher rated fuse as it can void

your warranty.

Proper size of the AC fuse for all countries is 3AG. Proper rating of the fuse is as follows:

United States: 7 amp slo-blo
Japan: 8 amp slo-blo
Europe (230V-240V): 4 amp slo-blo

A/C CORD RECEPTACLE

This receptacle accepts a standard A/C power cable (supplied with the Workingman's 2x10C in the United

States) used with almost all current musical, professional and household electronic devices. We recommend

great care when packing up. If your unit is not in a rack case, put the cable in your instrument or accessory

case or leave it attached and looped around one of the rack handles. If it does become misplaced, a 

replacement cable can be purchased at almost any music or computer store.

NOTE

: The rating for this cable is 3 conductor, 10 amperes minimum. Look for this rating on the cable.  

Make sure the cable is plugged in all the way in both the amp and the wall socket.

REMOVABLE CASTER WHEELS

Your Workingman's 2x10C comes with a set of four, heavy-duty, removable caster wheels. SWR uses only

closed shaft sockets so as to prevent air leaks or unwanted noise when the enclosure is in use. To install the

caster wheels on your Workingman's 2x10C, carefully turn the unit upside down (or on its side) so that the

caster base/sockets are visible. Insert the shaft of each caster wheel into a socket on the underside of the

Workingman's 2x10C. When all four wheels are firmly in place, return the Workingman's 2x10C to its upright

position and you're ready to roll. You can leave the casters in place during performance, but it's 

recommended that they be removed so as to allow the Workingman's 2x10C's speaker compartment to 

14 • WORKINGMAN’S 2X10C OWNER’S MANUAL 

Summary of Contents for 2x10C

Page 1: ...SWR SCOTTSDALE AZ USA Workingman s 2X10C OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...y 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 periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges L OVERL...

Page 3: ...uction philosophy Corners are not cut from a more elaborate model rather each product s design parameters are conceived from the ground up and the best available components are selected for each application Such was the case with the Workingman s 4004 amplifier a 260 400 watt head that has proven to be one of the most successful and widely used products in SWR s history since its release in 1999 W...

Page 4: ...s Jack Single Open Rack Space for effects unit of your choice WORKINGMAN S 2X10C REAR PANEL FEATURES chassis and cabinet WORKINGMAN S 2X10C REAR PANEL FEATURES chassis and cabinet Side Chain Effects Loop Effects Send and Effects Return 1 4 jacks Extension Speaker 1 4 Output Jack Speaker Fuse 3AG 10 amp fast blo Line Fuse 3AG 7 amp slo blo AC Power Cord Receptacle Internal Speaker On Off Switch 3 W...

Page 5: ...ose not to incorporate this type of component due to the fact that relays degrade signal quality and often fail causing the unit to have no output and requiring a trip to a local service center If you wish not to hear the pop upon power up locate the Speakers On Off switch on the front panel and set it to the down position before you turn the unit on Be sure to remember to set the switch back to O...

Page 6: ...icational use for the two separate input jacks is their difference in level as the Passive Active input has five times more gain than the Active input In other words it s not necessarily intended as a submixer for two instruments but no harm will come from having two instruments plugged in at once Please read below for more details PASSIVE ACTIVE INPUT JACK This input jack is designed to accommoda...

Page 7: ...ny one of them can cause the clip LED to activate Once again you may leave the tone control at its desired level but turn the Gain control down further NOTE Even though the Preamp Clip LED lighting indicates that at some point the preamp is clipping no harm is being done to your amplifier However clipping of the power amp can cause damage to your speakers and is not recommended AURAL ENHANCER The ...

Page 8: ...efeats its function In other words when an EQ control sits in the center click position that EQ control does not cut or boost anything it is inactive The center frequencies for each EQ control are as follows Bass 80 Hz Lo Mid 160 Hz Mid 400 Hz Hi Mid 800 Hz Treble 3kHz USING THE 5 USING THE 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQ SECTION BAND GRAPHIC EQ SECTION BASS CONTROL The Bass Control band 1 itself as stated abov...

Page 9: ...oles with the effects loop on a side chain to the normal circuit Unless the control is set to the full wet position you will always get the full sound of your instrument AND get the diversity an effects unit offers This circuit is also effective in reducing noise generated by effects units because it is located after the gain stages in the preamp The Effects Blend control functions only when the E...

Page 10: ...y hear distortion that wasn t there when the limiter was engaged that s exactly what s occurring This is especially key to remember when using your 2x10C with an extension cabinet at high volumes LIMITER ACTIVE LED When the threshold starting point of the Limiter circuit is reached the Limiter Active LED will light indicating that the Limiter Circuit is active and helping to protect your power amp...

Page 11: ... you will always get the full sound of your instrument AND get the diversity an outboard effects unit offers Use of the effects loop will reduce the noise generated by outboard effects units as compared to using the effect between your instru ment and the input jack though many people use it in this fashion anyway This is because the loop is after the preamp gain stages The Effects Loop is compati...

Page 12: ... clockwise the control the more pre recorded music signal you ll hear and the volume control of your CD or other audio source The mixed sound will be heard through your speaker s Besides pre recorded music this is also an excellent way to practice along with a drum machine Input impedance of the Receive jack is 27k Ohms minimum NOTE Inserting a plug into the Effects Receive jack activates the Effe...

Page 13: ...HE AMPLIFIER THE HOTTER IT WILL GET WORKINGMAN S 2X10C POWER AMPLIFIER MINIMUM IMPEDANCE RATINGS Here s what this means to the power amp in the Workingman s 2x10C Like most combos the Workingman s 2x10C contains a mono power amp which makes things fairly simple The operating impedance of the internal speaker system in your Workingman s 2x10C is 8 ohms so that s your starting point When you add an ...

Page 14: ... issue of Bass Player Magazine WORKINGMAN S 2X10C POWER DELIVERY CAPABILITIES Power Ratings After determining how the extension cabinet you wish to use affects the total operating impedance you need to take into account the power handling capabilities of that speaker cabinet as compared to what the Workingman s 2x10C can deliver at that operating impedance Those ratings are as follows 260 Watts 8 ...

Page 15: ...n as a result of a fault in the speaker cable the speakers themselves or the power amp being sent well into clipping With this in mind it is wise to carry extra fuses at all times INTERNAL SPEAKER MODE SWITCH Located on the small panel on the rear of the Workingman s 2x10C s speaker cabinet this two position switch controls the signal sent from the power amplifier to the internal speaker cabinet o...

Page 16: ...pen replace it with the same type of fuse and rating Do not defeat the purpose of this feature by using a higher rated fuse as it can void your warranty Proper size of the AC fuse for all countries is 3AG Proper rating of the fuse is as follows United States 7 amp slo blo Japan 8 amp slo blo Europe 230V 240V 4 amp slo blo A C CORD RECEPTACLE This receptacle accepts a standard A C power cable suppl...

Page 17: ...sed from the SWR Service Department WORKINGMAN S 2X10C SUGGESTED SETTINGS WORKINGMAN S 2X10C SUGGESTED SETTINGS The following pages include examples of tone control options for various styles of music These settings are intended for use as a starting point for dialing in your own individual sound so feel free to make adjustments based on your own playing style instrument and speaker cabinet config...

Page 18: ...16 WORKINGMAN S 2X10C OWNER S MANUAL SUGGESTED SETTINGS CONTINUED SUGGESTED SETTINGS CONTINUED ...

Page 19: ...ts 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 swrsound com WORKINGMAN S 2X10C OWNER S MANUAL Part 320044 11 02 2002 SWR SHOULD YOUR ...

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