User manual BEHRINGER BXL

[. . . ] ULTRABASS BXL450/BXL900/BXL1800/BXL3000/BXL450A/BXL900A/BXL1800A/BXL3000A Users Manual Version 1. 1 December 2005 ULTRABASS BXL450/BXL900/BXL1800/BXL3000 DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Read these instructions. 4) Follow all instructions. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. [. . . ] the Ultrabass function (corresponds to the ON button s s s Fig. 2. 5: Fuse holder and IEC receptacle (rear panel) FUSE RETAINER/VOLTAGE SELECTOR. Please make sure that the voltage indicated by the voltage selector matches the local voltage before you connect the unit to the main power supply. Always replace blown fuses with fuses of the same type and rating. Some units feature a fuse retainer in which a selection between 230 V and 120 V is possible. Please be aware: When using your unit outside Europe and with 120 V, a fuse with a higher rating is required. The matching cable is provided with the unit. The ULTRABASS has two input channels to be selected with the channel selector . When channel 1 is active (button LED off), the GAIN 1 control can be used to adjust the input sensitivity. On channel 2, you can also create an alternative sound: one that is louder than or shaped differently from the sound on channel 2. (For details about the to Shape control, see chapter 3. 2. ) Use the GAIN 2 control adjust the input level of channel 2. This control also allows you to determine the amount of distortion. If the signal becomes too loud, you can use the LEVEL control to cut back the volume and align it with the volume of channel 1. This way, you can avoid drastic level changes when switching channels. 3. 2 Sound processing The ULTRABASS offers a variety of features to modify your bass sound. These processing functions are described in this chapter. 2. 6: COMPRESSOR function (only BXL1800, BXL3000, BXL1800A and BXL3000A) The COMPRESSOR control governs the compression intensity (see chapter 3. 2. 4). Use the ON switch to activate the compressor. 3. 2. 1 The FBQ equalizer The equalizer is a graphic 7-band EQ (BXL450 and BXL450A: 5-band) incorporating an FBQ spectrum analyzer. When a slide control is set to the zero position, the instrument signal remains unprocessed in the relevant frequency band. s s To raise the level of a specific frequency band, move its slide control upwards. To lower its volume, move the control downwards. Fig. 2. 7: ULTRABASS function (not available on BXL450 and BXL450A) With the Ultrabass function enabled (button ) you can use the ULTRABASS control to add ultra-low frequencies to your bass signal. The ULTRABASS effect is available for both channels (see chapter 3. 2. 3). Press the ON button to switch on the ULTRABASS function. [. . . ] If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not excluded from this warranty as described under § 5, BEHRINGER shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned parts. In the case that other parts are used which constitute an improvement, BEHRINGER may, at its discretion, charge the customer for the additional cost of these parts. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product will be returned to the user freight prepaid. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded. [. . . ]