CRATE BX-100 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

OWNER'S MANUAL

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO · MODE D'EMPLOI

BX -100

BASS AMPLIFIER

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Congratulations!

You are now the proud owner of the portable and powerful Crate BX-100 Bass

Amplifier. The BX-100 boasts an improved cabinet design with a front port, an extend-

ed range bass driver, an extremely clean power amp and very flexible tone circuitry.

The balanced line out jack has a level control for the best signal match to a recording

console or live PA system, and is selectable for either pre or post EQ. The built-in lim-

iter ensures pure, clean power even at its full 100 watts output. An effects loop, a

headphones jack, and an extension speaker jack add to the overall versatility of this

incredible bass amp.

Like all Crate products, your BX-100 is Musician Made in the U.S.A., using only

the best components. Extensive testing at the hands (and ears) of skilled technicians

and musicians insures you that this amplifier is the absolute best it can be.

In order to get the most out of your new bass amp, we urge you to check out the

information in this manual before you begin playing.

And thank you for choosing

BX-100 Bass Amplifier

FRONT PANEL INPUT SECTION

1: Input jack accepts a standard 1/4" phone plug and is suit-

able for any low to line level signal source.

2: -15dB/0dB Switch pads the input signal 15dB when

pressed in, allowing the use of hotter inputs such as tape

decks or active basses.

3: Gain sets the amount of gain for the preamp. A low output

instrument or soft playing style requires high gain (5-10 set-

ting) while a high output instrument or hard playing style

requires less gain (1-4 setting). Too high a setting along with

boosted equalization may cause distortion or a harshness of

sound. If this is not desired, simply reduce the gain with this

control.

4: Peak LED lights when the input signal is nearing clipping.

Set the gain control so this LED flashes occasionally when

you play.

5: Shape control sets the frequency where the contour effect

is centered, giving you a wide variety of tonal variations, from

a studio "V"-shaped tone to a more "live", more present sound.

This control is only active when the Contour Active switch (#6)

is pressed in.

6: Contour Active Switch activates the Contour Shape con-

trol when pressed in.

EQUALIZATION SECTION

7: Graphic Equalizer is the main tone control section of the

BX-100. Eight bands of frequencies from 50Hz to 16kHz may

be boosted by moving the sliders up or cut by moving the slid-

ers down. The lower frequencies are to the left and the higher

frequencies are to the right. A great many tone variations are

possible using different settings of these sliders.

8: Master Level control sets the overall listening level of the

BX-100.

9: Limit Indicator LED: The BX-100 contains a power amp

limiter which automatically limits the signal to the power amp

to a point just below "clipping" or distortion. This is to assure a

clean undistorted sound at full power. The limit LED indicator

will be lit whenever full power is reached.

10: Balanced Line Out Level control adjusts the strength of

the signal at the Balanced Line Output jack (#12).

11: Pre/Post EQ Switch determines whether the line out sig-

nal is taken before (switch in) or after (switch out) the BX-100's

Gain, Shape, and Equalizer controls.

12: Balanced Line Out jack provides a balanced output sig-

nal for connection to an external power amp, tape deck or mix-

ing board.

EFFECTS LOOP

13: Send jack may be connected to the line level input of an

external effects device. This jack may also be used as a

"direct" unbalanced send for recording, etc.

14: Return jack may be connected to the line level output of

an external effects device. The "Post Gain" configuration is

helpful in obtaining optimum input signal levels to external

devices and reducing the noise levels associated with them.

15: Headphones jack will accept a standard headphone plug

for private practicing. The speaker is automatically discon-

nected when headphones are plugged in here.

16: Extension Speaker jack allows connection to an external

speaker cabinet. A speaker plugged into this jack will be in

series with the internal speaker.

17: On Indicator LED will be lit when the amplifier is turned

on.

18: Power Switch turns the AC power on or off.

REAR PANEL

19: Power Cord: Your BX-100 is equipped with a heavy-duty

grounded three-wire power cord. Be sure this cord is properly

plugged into a safely wired grounded 120 VAC 60 Hz AC

power outlet before use. (If your BX-100 was purchased out-

side the United States, refer to the rear panel for power rat-

ings). For your safety, never attempt to defeat the ground con-

nection on this cord.

20: Fuse Holder: The BX-100 is protected from damages

caused from a faulty AC power source or other problems. If

the fuse blows, replace it ONLY with the same size and type

as indicated. If the fuse blows repeatedly, check the AC

source: if it's okay, contact your Crate dealer for service infor-

mation.

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to use head-

phones in the Speaker jack! Permanent

hearing damage could result!

The BX-100 is covered with a durable black Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Never spray

cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.

El BX-100 esta cubierto con un material durable Tolex: limpielo con una toalla seca. Nunca rocie el gabinete con

sustancias limpiadoras. Evite usar materiales abrasivos con los cuales pueda danar el acabado.

Le BX-100 est couvert avec «Tolex» un recêtement noir et durable. Essuyez cette matière avec une toile propre

et sans charpie. Ne pulvérisez jamais les agents de nettoyage sur l'appareil. Evitez les nettoyeurs abrasifs qui

peuvent endommager le «Tolex.»

BX-100 Bass Amplifier

INPUT

ON/

OFF

PEAK

LED

SHAPE

BAL. LINE

OUT LEVEL

BAL.

LINE

OUT

GAIN

EFFECTS

SEND

EXT.

SPEAKER

HEAD

PHONES

EFFECTS

RETURN

POWER

AMP

LEVEL

CONTOUR

8-BAND

GRAPHIC

-15dB PAD

POST

PRE

SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM:

OUT

SUGGESTED STARTING SETTINGS:

ROCK:

JAZZ:

COUNTRY:

FUNK:

P/N 47-556-03 · 07/98

BX-100 Bass Amplifier

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN

DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO

PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE

OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PRO-

LONG THE LIFE OF THE UNIT AND

PREVENT

ACCIDENTAL

DAM-

AGES OR INJURY, PLEASE FOL-

LOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY

GUIDELINES:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

OPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT DEFEAT

OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN

OF THE POWER CORD; CON-

NECT ONLY TO A PROPERLY

GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIP-

MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-

VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE

CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH

SOUND

PRESSURE

LEVELS.

CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH

SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN

CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING

IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER

CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR

PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED

IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH

VOLUME.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"

"ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES."

"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"

"UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN"

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:

EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:

EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:

"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"

"VOLTAJE PELIGROSO"

"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"

"GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG"

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO

NO ABRA

PRECAUCION PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO

NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA

NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO REPARAR

DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS

ATTENTION

RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS

ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE

PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN

TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.

VORSICHT

ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR

NICHT OFFENEN

VORSICHT: ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT

DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN. INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM

BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN. DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM

WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN.

ESTE APARATO HA SIDO DISENADO Y

CONSTRUIDO PARA PROVEER ANOS

DE OPERACION SEGURA Y CONFI-

ABLE. PARA PROLONGAR LA VIDA DE

ESTA UNIDAD E IMPEDIR DANOS ACCI-

DENTALES POR FAVOR SIGA ESTAS

INSTRUCCIONES PREVENTIVAS:

PRECAUCION: PARA DISMINUIR EL

RIESGO

DESCARGAS

ELECTRICAS: (1) NO ABRA LA CUBIER-

TA, (2) NO ES RECOMENDABLE

REMOVER O DESACTIVAR LA PATA

DEL POLO A TIERRA DEL CABLE DE

CORRIENTE, CONECTE CORRECTA-

MENTE A UNA TOMA DE CORRIENTE A

TIERRA.

ADVERTENCIA:

PARA

EVITAR

DESCARGAS EL ECTRICAS O PELI-

GRO DE INCENDIO, NO DEJE ESTE

APARATO EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O

HUMEDAD.

PRECAUCION: NO HAY PIEZAS ADEN-

TRO QUE EL USUARIO PUEDE

REPARAR. DEJE TODO MANTENIMIEN-

TO A LOS TÉCNICOS CALIFICADOS.

PRECAUCION: NUESTROS AMPLIFI-

CADORES PUEDEN PRODUCIR NIVE-

LES DE PRESION DE SONIDO ALTO.

EXPOSICION CONTINUADA A LOS

NIVELES DE PRESION DE SONIDO

ALTO PUEDE CAUSA DANO PERMA-

NENTE A SU OIDO. ES ACONSEJADO

QUE USE PRECAUCION AL USUARIO Y

ES RECOMENDADO PROTECCION

PARA LOS OIDOS SI LA UNIDAD ES

OPERADA A VOLUMEN ALTO.

CET ÉQUIPEMENT AVAIT ÉTÉ INVEN-

TÉ ET ARRANGÉ POUR POURVOIR

DES ANNÉES D'USAGE SAUF ET

SÛR. POUR PROLONGER LA VIE DE

CET APPAREIL ET POUR EMPÊCHER

LES DOMMAGES ET LES TORTS

ACCIDENTELS,

SUIVEZ

LES

INSTRUCTIONS DE PRÉCAUTION.

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR RÉDUIRE

LES RISQUES D'ÉLECTROCUTION:

(1) N'OUVREZ PAS LE CHÂSSIS, (2)

NE PAS ESSAYER DE SUPPRIMER

LA BROCHE CORRESPONDANT À LA

TERRE.

ATTENTION: POUR RÉDUIRE LES

RISQUES D'UN FEU OU D'ÉLECTRO-

CUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS L'AP-

PAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À LA MOI-

TEUR.

ATTENTION:

IL N'Y A PAS D'ÉLÉ-

MENTS RÉPARABLES DANS L'AP-

PAREIL. CONSULTER UN TECHNI-

CIEN QUALIFIÉ POUR LES RÉPARA-

TIONS.

ATTENTION: NOS AMPLIFICATEURS

SONT CAPABLES DE LA PRODUC-

TION DES NIVEAUX DE SON D'UNE

HAUTE PRESSION.

L'EXPOSITION

CONTINUE AUX CES NIVEAUX PEUT

CAUSER

LA SURDITÉ

PERMA-

NENTE. LA PRUDENCE EST ADVISÉ

À UTILISATEUR ET LA PROTECTION

DES OREILLES EST RECOMMANDÉ

SI L'APPAREIL EST UTILISÉ À UN

HAUT NIVEAU DE VOLUME.

Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the

specifications and information in this Crate manual are subject to change without notice.

Crate continuamente desarrolla nuevos productos, así como también mejora los existentes. Por esta razón,

las especifaciones é información incluidos en este manual están sujetos a cambios sin previo aviso

Crate développe continuellement des nouvels produits, ainsi d'améliorer ceux qui existe. Pour cette raison

les spécifications et les informations dans ce manuel peuvent se changer sans préavis.

BX-100 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Output Power Rating

100 watts RMS @ 1% THD 4 ohms, 120 VAC

Speaker Size and Rating

Custom Design 15" with 2" voice coil

Power Handling: 150 watts RMS

Graphic Equalizer

24dB range @ 50Hz, 100Hz, 225Hz, 625Hz,

1.6kHz 4kHz, 8kHz and 16kHz

Input Impedance

200k ohms

Maximum Input Signal Level Accepted

15 volts, peak-to-peak

Gain @ 1kHz

65dB w/EQ flat, contour off

Line Output Jack

2 volts peak-to-peak @ full rated power

Balanced Line Out Jack

2 volts peak-to-peak @ full rated power w/600

load

Signal to Noise Ratio

65dB below full power, tones flat, contour off,

gain and level @ "10"

Input Power Requirements

120 VAC, 60Hz, 115VA

100/110VAC, 50/60Hz, 115VA

230VAC, 50/60Hz, 115VA

Size and Weight

25" H x 20.75" W x 15.75" D, 67 lbs.