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1. AVERTISSEMENT Afin de prevenir les risques de decharge electrique ou de feu n exposez pas cet appareil a la pluie ou a l humidite Avant VORSICHT VORSICHT ACHTUNG d utiliser cet appareil lisez les avertissements supplentaires situes dans le guide Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unsolierten gefahrlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Gehauses warnen die von Ausreichender Starke sind um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu konnen Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen die Handhabung und Wartung des Produkts betreffen Risiko Elektrischer Schlag Nicht offen Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden nicht die Abdeckung enfernen Es befinden sich keine Teile darin die vom Anwender repariert werden Konnten Reparaturen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchfuhren lassen Um einen elektrischen Schlag oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden sollte dieses Gerat nicht dem Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen Page 3 12 La L Cy OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SWITCHING ON After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin grounded or earthed plug Before plugging into the power supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet If you should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself ensure that the wiring convention applicable to th
2. USER MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic cautions should always be followed including the following Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product The product should be powered by a three pin grounded or earthed plug connected to a power socket with a grounded earth outlet All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Obey all cautions in the Operating instructions and on the back of the unit All operating instructions should be followed This product should not be used near water i e a bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built up enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air 8 This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as stove radiator or another heat producing amplifier 9 Connect only to a power supply of the type marker on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord 10 Never break off the ground pin on a power supply cord Power supply cords should always be handled carefully Never walk or place equipment on power supply cords Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress especially at the plug and the point where the chord exits the unit 12 The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long period
3. ICIMIG TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY ASARIS THIS EQUIPMENT MUST 35 S amp 8h7 SED Masuh Power OOKEUFET OH 5 MGHZ ATA Io SAD HE eee ounce lone O ane Tels TENTIN EmA ACER LE UHL SELL EAEAT P h LE DO aae sage C 14 40 ek MEME UTE EL LE MEME CALIBRE O maw O TAL av ANS AGOJEDE CHOC ELEC RIQUE ME PAS DUVRIR C MODA La E e ATTEHTIOH DEBTS CHER LE TORON D ALIKEHITAT KOHA AART T UTLIHTLAMTMTI A Alar entra ZA Drusum in THE ME or Lancy o REAR PANEL CONTROLS OO OO Power inlet socket Connect to your power source Make sure the specified voltage is correct for your country The main safety fuse for the unit is inside this drawer USE ONLY THE CORRECT SIZE AND RATING OF FUSE AS SPECIFIED ON THE PANEL The mains fuse ratings are detailed in the specs section at the rear of this manual Serial Number and model of your unit This socket s should be used to connect an extension cabinet The impedance of the extension cabinet must not be less than 8 Ohms Connecting cabinets that have a lower impedance than 8 Ohms will result in the amplifier overheating Continual use in this manner may cause permanent damage Connecting a cabinet with an impedance of greater than 8 Ohms will cause no damage to the amplifier but will result in a reduced output level When using an extension cabinet the internal speaker remains connected Socket for connecting Headphones When in use the internal loudspeaker and any exten
4. V T5A L Time delay OOW 65W 12 Custom Designed Driver Normal Hi Inputs Switchable Compressor with Activity light Clip distortion limiter Bass 12dB at 65Hz Shelving Paramid 12dB at 200Hz gt 2KHz Peaking Treble 12dB at 3 5KHz Shelving Yes Balanced Jack Can be used for tuner Yes Yes Yes 8 Ohms minimum Yes OdBu Nominal Series Insert IM Ohm 100pF SOW RB410 RBII5 5 10 495 305 H W D 18 5Kg Kg 19 75Kg Kg European EMC directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC and CE mark Directive 93 68 EEC Page 11 12 Lane POWER TO THE MUSIC y METAL JAZZ BLUES ROCK Fa AMPICONS ARE HERE TO HELP www laney co uk In the interest of continued product development Laney reserves the right to amend product specification without prior notification
5. dBA slow response 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 IA 102 105 2 110 4 or less 115 According to OSHA any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure exceeds the limits set forth above To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 12 CAUTION CAUTION WARNING Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintainance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Risk of electrical shock DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the cover No user servicable parts inside Refer servicing to gualified service personnel To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Before using this appliance please read the operating instructions for further warnings E
6. e country where the amplifier is to be used is strictly conformed to As an example in the United Kingdom the cable colour code for connections are as follows EARTH OR GROUND GREEN YELLOW NEUTRAL BLUE LIVE BROWN NOTE This manual has been written for easy access of information The front and rear panels are graphically illustrated with each control and feature numbered For a description of the function of each control feature simply check the number with the explanations adjacent to each panel Your Laney amplifier has undergone a thorough two stage pre delivery inspection involving actual play testing When you first receive your Laney Bass amp follow these simple procedures i Ensure that the amplifier is the correct voltage for the country it is to be used in ii Connect your instrument with a high quality shielded instrument cable You have probably spent considerable money on your amplifier and guitar don t use poor quality cable it won t do your gear justice Please retain your original carton and packaging so in the unlikely event that some time in the future your amplifier should require servicing you will be able to return it to your dealer securely packed Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it s life and yours Page 4 12 La L Cy OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dear Player Thank you very much for purchasing your new Laney product and becoming part of the worldwide Laney family Each and every La
7. n pages 6 8 Page 5 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS D Vnue COYIME N D F FX Senp FX RETURN POWER FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 000 Normal and High inputs are provided for connection of bass guitars High output basses either Active or Passive should be connected via the High socket Low output basses should be connected using the normal input High output basses may also be placed in the Normal input if pre amp overloading is desired This control is used to set the level of gain present in the pre amp The higher the level of gain the more the signal will clip producing distortion The Gain control should be used in conjunction with the Volume control to produce the desired signal characteristics Engages and disengages the on board compressor this compresses the input signal giving a punchier sound In association with the compressor are two LEDs one indicating that the compressor is engaged and one indicating the compressor is active The amount of compression is controlled by the Gain control The higher the setting the more compression With most guitars compression will begin at about 5 6 on the control It is possible to have the compressor engaged but it only be active during certain periods of playing typically the most dynamic sections Controls the boost and cut of the low frequency response of the pre amplifier Selects the mid freguencies 200Hz to 2KHz to be cut or boosted in conjunction with the paramid level co
8. ney unit is designed and built with the utmost attention to care and detail so trust yours will give you many years of enjoyment Laney products have a heritage which stretches back to 1967 when first began building valve amplifiers in my parent s garage Since then we have moved on from strength to strength developing an extensive range of guitar bass public address and keyboard amplification products along with a list of Laney endorsees that includes some of the world s most famous and respected musicians At the same time we believe we have not lost sight of the reason Laney was founded in the first place a dedication to building great sounding amplification for working musicians I Warm Regards Lyndon Laney CEO La lii INTRODUCTION The RB3 is a 65W bass combo with a 12 inch loudspeaker in a sturdy wooden cabinet Its features include two jack inputs for Normal Hi level signals a gain control and a switchable compressor a flexible EO system with Bass swept Mid Treble followed by an overall Volume control Should you need to play along to CDs MP3s you can plug the output of your player into the CD line in socket A Direct out allows you to connect to a PA or recording device and there is an FX loop for connection of external FX A headphone socket is provided for private practice and an external speaker socket for connecting additional cabinets An explanation of these features follows o
9. ntrol To access low mid frequencies turn the frequency control anticlockwise to access higher mid frequencies turn the frequency control clockwise Page 6 12 La L Cy OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 Controls the boost and cut of the high frequency response of the pre amplifier Sets the overall listening level of the amplifier 9 RCA Phono connections provided for connecting an external sound source such as CD players MP3 players Minidisc etc This socket provides a balanced low impedance output signal from the pre amplifier taken before the Master Volume but after any tone correction used for direct injection of the amplifier signal to a mixing desk or additional power amplifier Send and return sockets are provided for connecting external effects units You can also use the Send socket as a line out if you wish 12 Indicates power is connected and the amplifier is switched on Always switch off and disconnect power cord when not in use 13 Main power on off switch Page 7 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TEAL 115 M FUSE RATING amp SUPPLY VOLTAGE X WWW laney co uk s 15039 sa Hace lm CHa FABRE Er CHINE VAASI TO REDUCE THE HSE OF ARE OH ELECTRIC SHOCK DO WOT ES POSE THIE APPLIANCE TO KAI OR HOETURE TATION FOR COM TNUED PROTECTION AGSIRETREE OF FID EDLACE CHL VAT SAME TPC AAD MATCE FUSE TO heb kc HE HI ELEC HIS SHOR LEG BS REMOVE COGS WC USER SERVICEABLE PARTS MADE LEE SEAV
10. o your speakers By turning on your Bass Amplifier LAST and making sure its Volume control is set to minimum any transients from other equipment will not reach your loudspeakers Wait until all system parts have stabilised usually a couple of seconds Similarly when turning off your system always turn down the Volume control on your Bass Amplifier and then turn off its power before turning off other equipment Cables Never use shielded or microphone cable for any speaker connections as this will not be substantial enough to handle the amplifier load and could cause damage to your amplifier system Caution These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive levels that can cause permanent hearing damage Refer to guidelines on page 2 Servicing The user should not attempt to service these products Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Page 10 12 Laney SPECIFICATIONS Supply Voltage Mains Fuse Power Consumption Output Power Rating Loudspeaker Features EQ D I CD Tape In Headphone Socket Extension Loudspeaker Socket FX Loop Input Impedance Recommended Min Extension Speaker Power Recommended Richter Extension Cab Size Unit Weight Packing Weight This product conforms to OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 100V 120V 220V 230V 240V 50 60Hz Factory Option 220V gt 240V T2A L 100 gt 120
11. s of time 13 If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided 14 The user should allow easy access to any mains plug mains coupler and mains switch used in conjunction with this unit thus making it readily operable 15 Metal parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth The vinyl covering used on some units can be cleaned with a damp cloth or ammonia based household cleaner if necessary Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning 16 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any ventilation holes or openings On no account place drinks on the unit 17 A qualified service technician should check the unit if The power cord has been damaged Anything has fallen or spilled into the unit The unit does not appear to operate correctly The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 18 The user should not attempt to service the equipment All service work is done by a qualified service technician 19 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing gloss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise level exposure e O No Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level
12. sion cabinets are automatically switched off Page 8 12 d L e OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BLOCK DIAGRAM DiI CD In INPUTS ACTIVE a ie NORMAL FX LOOP o SEND RETURN INTERNAL i i LOUDSPEAKER This loop is a series type so all your signal will go through your unit SAMPLE SYSTEM Loudspeaker Cable gt Page 9 12 La L Cy OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USER SETTINGS Found some cool settings you want to keep Make a note of them here Os EASA oo Noga HIGH E ann 0 0 5 4 2 4 la f pl LENE i pl lp yl 4 yet AS j OM T oe we a Om En m fe da 5 t 1 a e oe ee ja AE m 1 K 4 0 EN x 4 a lt a a d X gt d lt 1 s lt bo H Is zy H H h H i J ACTIVE FREDDY ina INPUTS Gain Bass PARA MID TREBLE VOLUME CDYLIIMHE N DJ FX SEND a O m Some m ft T vel 1p t T 5 NT Ze Seo ce y A eee E A Ka 3a r 3a ao a m Dn N y E 0 d KISS lt gl io E Sie fe ll n J a a a H H E 20 EH H E H 5 J ic ACTIVE PALIN LIV INPUTS GAIN Bass PARA MID TREBLE Vou CDA DJ General Notes Amplifier connection In order to avoid damage it is advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off your equipment With all system parts connected turn on source equipment tape decks cd players mixers effects processors etc BEFORE turning on your Bass Amplifier Many products have large transient surges at turn on and off which can cause damage t
13. ste simbolo tiene el proposito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso gue no tiene aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto gue puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para constituir riesgo de corrientazo Este simbolo tiene el proposito de alertar al usario de la presencis de instruccones importantes sobre la operacion y mantenimiento en la literatura que viene con el producto PRECAUCION Riesgo de corrientazo no abra PRECAUCION Para disminuir el riesgo de carrientazo no abra la cubierta No hay piezas adentro que el pueda reparar Deje todo mantenimiento a los tecnicos calificadod ADVERTENCIA Para evitar corrientazos o peligro de incendio no deja expuesto a la lluvia o humedad este aparato Antes de usar este aparato lea mas advertcias en la guia de operacion Ce symbole est utilise pur indiquer a l utilisateur de ce produit de tension non isolee dangereuse pouvant etre d intensite suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc electrique Ce symbole est utilise pour indiquer a Putilisanter qu il ou qu elle trouvera d importantes instrucions sur Putilisation et Pentrerien service de l appareil dans la litterature accompagnant le produit ATTENTION Risques de choc electrique NE PAS OUVIRIR ATTENTION Afin de reduire le risque de choc electrique ne pas enlever le couvercle Il ne se trouve a l interieur aucune piece pouvant etre reparee par l utilisateur Confier l entretien a un personnel qualifie

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