Laney Amplification RB5 User's Manual
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1. An explanation of these features follows on pages 6 8 Page 5 12 Lane OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AA ld il B SR Lun aig Ti e gt T Za ES a am IS t DE an _ D a I n n a Ss a a A gt na gt n a i E a m NEN ovra m M vir x lene 5 1 E i Y 4 4 4 r 4 1 eed ow INPUTS GAIN ENHANCE Bass E Paga Mip TRERLE PRESENCE d EC D I Power FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 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 Y to produce the desired signal characteristics G 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 52. 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 1 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 periods
3. 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 The Enhance control provides an increased definition at the low end of the frequency spectrum giving you a tighter punchier sound The Enhance control does this by providing a dip in the frequency response of the amplifier at approximately 50Hz This dip reduces some of the harmonics of the important low frequencies around 40 80 Hz producing better definition to your sound Turning the control through to its maximum has the effect of boosting both the low and high frequency content Page 6 12 La L EV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 Controls the boost and cut of the low frequency response of the pre amplifier Selects the mid frequencies 200Hz to 2KHz to be cut or boosted in conjunction with the paramid level control O To access low mid frequencies turn the frequency control anticlockwise to access higher mid frequencies turn the frequency control clockwise Sets the level of boost or cut applied to the frequency set by control For frequency boost turn the control clockwise For frequency cut turn the control anti clockwise Controls the boost and cut of the high frequency response of the pre amplifier 9 This gives a high mid boost to the signal with more character and presence than just turning up the Treble 10 Allows the on board limiter to be defeated if desired With t
4. etc BEFORE turning on your Bass Amplifier Many products have large transient surges at turn on and off which can cause damage to 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 Tuner Out 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 OPERATI
5. JA de LE Ais REQUE DE CHC ELECTRIQUE CURIE Maiu PER CONSUMPTION D A j ri ld PMO Wars 50 60 Hx IMTERVEHT ral A e qim OW SERIAL User Mas For Es 8 D5PEACER COMET Ott N15039 E gv Laner REAR PANEL CONTROLS Power inlet socket Connect to your power source Make sure the specified voltage is correct for your country This drawer contains the main safety fuse for the unit 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 external tuner This output taken before any EQ so the Volume control may be turned down for silent tuning 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 OO OO OO Page 8 12 d L e O
6. NG INSTRUCTIONS 100V 120V 220V 230V 240V 50 60Hz Factory Option 220V gt 240V T2A L 100 gt 120V 5 L Time delay 240W 20W 12 Custom Designed Driver high frequency horn Normal Hi Inputs Switchable Compressor with status lights Switchable Limiter with status light Switchable high frequency horn Kickback style cabinet Enhance Bass 12dB at 40Hz Shelving Paramid 12dB at 100Hz gt IKHz Peaking Treble 15dB at 3 5KHz Shelving Presence 10dB at 2KHz Peaking Yes Balanced XLR Yes Yes 8 Ohms minimum Yes OdBu Nominal Series Insert IM Ohm 100pF 80VV RB410 RBII5 482 420 445 H W D 18 4 Kg 20 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 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
7. PERATING INSTRUCTIONS BLOCK DIAGRAM This loop is a series type so all Bruner our ON ACTIVE your signal will go through your mi V SEND RETURN T COMPRESSOR EQ SECTION LI Li OUTPUT a SECTION LI ACTIVE LIMITER SECTION INTERNAL LOUDSPEAKER OTHER FEATURES Your RB5 features a kick style design to enable you to use itasa stage monitor ora conventional straight combo SAMPLE SYSTEM E OM Tuner Input 2 MA Loudspeaker Cable gt Page 9 12 La OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USER SETTINGS Found some cool settings you want to keep Make a note of them here 09 COMP za 2 oe H i ELI on ou Wo o 3 Q Tc gia 0 0 o o 10 5 i TUU 1K Acme Ow Forney GAIN H BASS PARA Mib TREBLE PRESENCE VOLUME H D I Power X a WES a 330 qo 8 ers T ei Es a e 2 7 ve OMP i pe 1 x Q 1 x 2 8 4 lt x 4 x o e u 1d b A R 5 TUU 1K FREQUENCY INPUTS GAIN ENHANCE Bass Papa MMip PRESENCE VOLUME D I Power 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
8. ach and every Laney 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 n Warm Regards A Lyndon Laney CEO INTRODUCTION The RB5 is a 120W kickback style bass combo with a 12 inch loudspeaker and a high frequency horn 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 and a rotary Enhance control a power amplifier limiter which can be switched in out as needed and a balanced XLR Direct out is present should you need to connect to a PA or recording device The built in horn may be switched on off as required On the rear is an FX loop for connection of external FX a dedicated output for a tuner and an external speaker socket for connecting additional cabinets
9. he switch in the out position the limiter is engaged The limiter is automatically triggered at high output levels and is designed to prevent power amp distortion at high output levels When the limiter is automatically triggered the LED lights up to indicate the limiter is active It is possible to have the limiter engaged but not have the LED active The limiter monitors both power amp clipping and speaker load so it automatically registers the cabinet impedance and sets itself accordingly 11 Sets the overall listening level of the amplifier 12 Activates the on board high frequency horn XLR socket for direct injection of the amplifier signal to a mixing desk or additional power amplifier The XLR socket provides a balanced low impedance output signal from the pre amplifier taken before any tone correction 14 Indicates power is connected and the amplifier is switched on Always switch off and disconnect power cord when not in use 15 Main power on off switch Page 7 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fiz Rai amp Sum WGLTAZE Mane Ira CHINA FaBRIGUE Er CHIME EAL TT RAIG TO REDUCE THE OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 3 CIT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE wi Pu ATI Tc REDUCE THE RISK ELECTRIC SHORE BC HOT REMOVE COVERS MO USER SEM VICEABLE PARTE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED H PERSONEL OHLY WARMING THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE REN ATTENTION ERI E Lan e langy cn uk
10. 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 DA e em Duration Per Day In Ho
11. on applicable to the 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 YELLOVV 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 EV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dear Player Thank you very much for purchasing your new Laney product and becoming part of the worldwide Laney family E
12. rsonnel qualifie 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 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 conventi
13. ther warnings Este simbolo tiene el proposito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso que no tiene aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto que 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 l utilisanter qu il ou qu elle trouvera d importantes instrucions sur l utilisation et l entrerien 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 ll ne se trouve a l interieur aucune piece pouvant etre reparee par l utilisateur Confier l entretien a un pe
14. urs Sound Level dBA slow response 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 72 102 105 2 110 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 qualified 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 fur
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