ULTRABASS BX1800
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1. 120 V 60 Hz Europe U K Australia 230 V 50 Hz China 220 V 50 Hz Japan 100 V 50 60 Hz General export model 120 230 V 50 60 Hz max 290 W 100 120 V T 6 3 A H 250 V 200 240 V T 3 15 A H 250 V Standard IEC receptacle approx 570 mm 22 1 2 x 312 mm 12 3 10 x 507 mm 20 approx 25 1 kg 55 35 Ibs BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or shown 5 SPECIFICATIONS ULTRABASS BX1800 6 WARRANTY 1 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW 1 This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights provided by national law in particular any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract 2 The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law 2 ONLINE REGISTRATION Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www behringer com alternatively www behringer de and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 WARRANTY 1 BEHRIN2. with the BX1800 or its packaging gt Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials 1 1 2 Initial operation Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling To avoid overheating please do not place the ULTRABASS near radiators and other equipment emanating heat lt gt Please keep in mind that all the equipment has to be grounded at all times For your own protection never change or disable the grounding on your equipment or on the cables The unit shall always be connected to the mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 1 1 3 Online registration Please do remember to register yournew BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www behringer com alternatively www behringer de and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging Global Contact Information European Contact Information Should your country not be listed please contact the distributor nearest you A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website www behringer com Registering y
3. BEHRINGER user or service manuals A connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used A damages defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER 5 Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the warranty 6 If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 7 Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification BEHRINGER will return the unit C O D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order 6 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER 7 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim consequen
4. in the Off position when initially connecting the unit to the mains To disconnect the unit from the mains pull out the main cord plug When installing the product ensure that the plug is easily accessible Please note Merely switching the unit off does not mean that it is fully disconnected from the mains When not using the unit for prolonged periods of time please unplug the unit s power cord from the power outlet RIAL NUMBER oe Fig 3 2 Rear view MAINS CONNECTION Use the power cord supplied with the unit to connect it to the mains FUSE HOLDER VOLTAGE SELECTOR Before connecting the unit to the mains make sure that the voltage setting matches your local voltage A blown fuse should only be replaced by a fuse of the same type and rating On some units the fuse holder can be switched to one of two positions i e 230 V and 120 V When operating the unit outside Europe at 120 V a higher fuse rating is required SERIAL NUMBER 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS 4 AUDIO CONNECTIONS Except for the D I OUT output which is on a balanced XLR connector your BEHRINGER ULTRABASS BX1800 features 1 4 connectors on inputs and output More detailed information can be found in chapter 5 SPECIFICATIONS gt Please keep in mind that all the equipment has to be grounded at all times For your own protection never change or disable the grounding on your equipment or on the cables The unit shall always be connected
5. BX1800 ULTRABASS www behringer com User s manual Version 1 2 April 2006 GER x et BEHR fi BEHRINGER JUST LISTEN ULTRABASS BX1800 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A ATTENTION A RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 any heat sources such as ra
6. GER BEHRINGER International GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase in accordance with the warranty regulations described below 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 2 If the warranty claim proves to be justified the product will be returned to the user freight prepaid 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded 4RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER see enclosed list during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER 3 Ship
7. am to reach a very ambitious goal to present you with an outstanding bass workstation that gives you maximum flexibility and performance with its unique sound character and broad range of functions The task to design the new ULTRABASS certainly meant a great deal of responsibility which we assumed by focusing on you the discerning user and musician It also meant a lot of work and night shifts to accomplish this goal But it was fun too Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together and what a great feeling it is when everybody who participated in such a project can be proud of what we ve achieved It is our philosophy to share our joy with you because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team With your highly competent suggestions for new products you ve greatly contributed to shaping our company and making it successful In return we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely favorable price All of this will enable you to fully unfold your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints We are often asked how we can produce such high grade devices at such unbelievably low prices The answer is quite simple its you our customers Many satisfied customers means large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions of purchase for components etc Isn t it only fair to pass this benefit back to you Because we know that your s
8. diators 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 LAL u 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 15 CAUTION These service instructions are for use by qualified service
9. ic or bass guitar tutorial CDs The BX1800 features an FX INSERT Loop for external effects Connect the SEND output to the input of your effects device for example our proven multi effects processor BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP2024P This output can also be used to connect your tuner Connect the RETURN jack to the output of your effects device Since the BX1800 features a serial effects path the mix ratio must be set on your effects device The PHONES jack is for headphones When you plug in your headphones the built in loudspeaker is muted The headphone signal can also be routed to a mixing console or sound reinforcement system Connect the headphones output on your BX1800 to the line input LINE IN on the console for example BEHRINGER EURORACK UB1222FX PRO Please use a mono cable for this application Some headphones produce distortion if the volume level is too high Please cut back the VOLUME control until the distortion disappears Use the MASTER control to adjust the output level of the D I OUT output The GND LIFT switch disconnects switch pressed the ground connection at the D I OUT output to effectively eliminate hum noise resulting from ground loops Use the balanced D OUT XLR output to feed the audio signal from your ULTRABASS to an external mixing console The D I OUT signal is post EQ Use the POWER switch to switch the BX1800 on or off You should always make sure that the POWER switch is
10. ment BEHRINGER ULTRABASS BX1800 Fig 2 2 Live setup 2 WIRING TIPS gt ULTRABASS BX1800 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS eae E a E A a a a a SS 4 el P N g O O INPUT PAD SHAPE VOLUME LOW MID HIGH MID HIGH CD IN oO DD LSSoW TE FX INSERT A ULTRABASS BX1800 yo POWER PHONES MASTER gan I OUT 180 WATT BASS WORKSTATION Fig 3 1 Front view Connect your bass to the INPUT jack using a standard cable with a 1 4 TS connector Press the PAD switch when using active instruments with high output levels In this case the INPUT jack features 6 dB less gain For passive instruments the PAD button has to be depressed Pressing the SHAPE button will activate the Shape function The Shape function on your BX1800 provides a revolutionary type of filter that you can use to modify your bass sound Use the VOLUME control to adjust the volume of the instrument channel To change the balance between the instrument and CD volume level use your instrument s volume control The LOW control allows you to boost or cut the low frequency range Using the LOW MID control you can boost or cut the lower mids The HIGH MID control allows you to boost or cut the upper mids The HIGH control governs the high frequency range to give your bass a more cutting sound Use the CD IN connectors to connect the output of your CD player tape deck CD or MD walkman This way you can play along to mus
11. ments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 5WARRANTY REGULATIONS 1 Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer s invoice Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced 2 If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship The warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation irrespective of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this warranty BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation 3 Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons tubes guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 4 Damages defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty A improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in
12. our purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 2 WIRING TIPS Figures 2 1 and 2 2 show you how to connect your bass to the amplifier If you want to use an effects unit for example the BEHRINGER X V AMP PRO to experiment with some out of the ordinary sounds you can connect your bass directly to the input of the unit Then connect a second cable from the effects output to the input on your bass amp If you have an electronic tuner please be sure to insert it pre effects device so that the tuner only receives a dry signal without effects components X V AMP PRO no additional tuner required I The built in loudspeaker is disabled automatically when you plug in the headphones ULTRABASS BX1800 BEHRINGER X V AMP CD player BEHRINGER HPS3000 Instrument CD player Headphone input input BEHRINGER ULTRABASS BX1800 Fig 2 1 Example of a setup using the ULTRABASS BxX1800 Fig 2 2 shows a recommended setup for amplifying the sound of your BX1800 using a sound reinforcement system of any size This way you can also use your amp for playing live or for rehearsals with your band BEHRINGER EUROPOWER 5 a u BEHRINGER l EUROLIVE B1520 PRO Main Outputs BEHRINGER BEHRINGER EURORACK BASS V AMP UB1222FX PRO HOM eeie ERICH piy AEAEE A Instru
13. personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions unless you are qualified to do so ULTRABASS BX1800 ULTRABASS 180 Watt Bass Workstation with Original BUGERA Speaker and VTC Technology Powerful and ultra compact 180 Watt Bass Workstation Original BUGERA 15 special high impact cone speaker Custom made horn tweeter for high end punch VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry for tube like sound Dedicated 4 band EQ and Mid Shape function for awesome sound shaping Musical opto limiter for ultimate volume without distortion Separate headphone output perfect for quiet practicing Balanced XLR DI and Ground Lift switch for direct connection to your mixing console CD input allows you to play along to your favorite music FX Insert for external effects devices stomp boxes rack effects etc High quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life gt rPerePeFrep F PrP gt gt gt gt gt Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany ULTRABASS BX1800 FOREWORD Dear Customer Welcome to the team of ULTRABASS users and thank you very much for expressing your confi dence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the BEHRINGER BX 1800 mgs a Le T W ET It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you because it is the cul mination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering te
14. tial damages In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details Technical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing The names of companies institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners Their use neither constitutes a claim of the trademarks by BEHRINGER nor affiliation of the trademark owners with BEHRINGER BEHRINGER accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description photograph or statement contained herein Colours and specification may vary slightly from product Products are sold through our authorised dealers only Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind for any purpose without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER is a registered trademark ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2006 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH Hanns Martin Schleyer S
15. to the mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector sleeve ground shield strain relief clamp sleeve tip A Fig 4 1 1 4 mono connector TS for the INPUT 1 4 TRS headphones connector sleeve tip strain relief clamp ground shield left signal sleeve l ring ring right signal L bd Fig 4 2 1 4 stereo connector TRS for headphones Balanced XLR connectors output O For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged 1 ground shield 2 hot ae 3 ae Fig 4 3 XLR connectors shield Fig 4 4 RCA cable ULTRABASS BX1800 5 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS Active instrument input Input impedance Passive instrument input Input impedance Return Input impedance CD input AUDIO OUTPUTS Send Output impedance D I Out Output impedance Output level SYSTEM DATA Power amp output LOUDSPEAKER High power bass speaker Tweeter POWER SUPPLY Mains voltages Power consumption Fuse Mains connection DIMENSIONS WEIGHT Dimensions H x W x D Weight 1 4 mono jack unbalanced approx 220 kQ unbalanced 1 4 mono jack unbalanced approx 730 kQ unbalanced 1 4 mono jack unbalanced approx 15 kQ unbalanced RCA unbalanced 1 4 mono jack unbalanced min 2 KQ unbalanced XLR connector servo balanced approx 100 Q balanced max 0 dBu 180 Watts 15 BUGERA Classic Tone Series custom made horn tweeter U S Canada
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17. uccess is our success too would like to thank all people whose help on Project ULTRABASS has made it all possible Everybody has made very personal contributions starting from the designers of the unit to the many staff members in our company and finally to you the users of BEHRINGER products My friends it s been worth the trouble Thank you very much Uli Behringer TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION cccccccseeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeseeeeeseeeeeeeees 4 1 1 Before you get started cc ccsesseseeeeeeeseeenesseeeees 5 1 1 1 Shipment ee et 5 1 1 2 Initial operation ee 5 1 1 3 Online registration u 5 2 WIRING TIPS ccccscccsscecsnsssensusnssesseeesecansenserensanees 5 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS z22222222220002n000nn00nn0000 6 4 AUDIO CONNECTIONS 22 2222 222222200 2200020000 ann0n0n 7 5 SPECIFICATIONS sicissicivsscactnntecewedanncuanntdoipesatnaseaneeiete 7 6 WARRANTY unse 8 1 INTRODUCTION With the BX1800 you have acquired a state of the art Bass Workstation that sets new standards in bass amp engineering Right from the start our goal has been to design a revolutionary amp that stands out from the herd of ordinary bass amplifiers And indeed the BX1800 gives you plenty of functionality and a broad range of connection and expansion options In short you ll be fascinated to find that the BX1800 is a Workstation with a character VTC Virtual Tube Circuitr
18. y The VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry was specially developed to lend the bass sound the unique character of classic tube amps Jam it up With its CD player input your BX1800 is the ultimate practice amp because it couldn t be easier to play along to your favorite music If you don t want anybody listening to what you re playing or simply wish to avoid disturbing the neighbors just use your headphones The BEHRINGER HPS3000 is ideal just for that I gt Please read the manual carefully and keep it around for future reference ATTENTION gt High volume levels can damage your hearing or your headphones Please turn down the VOLUME control to zero all the way to the left before you power up the amp Always make sure you use appropriate volume levels 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment Your BX1800 was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit I If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER Instead notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately Otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be honored gt Always use the original packing carton to prevent damage during storage or transport IS Make sure that no children are left unsupervised
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