Ampeg PortaBass800 manual Features, Important Safeguards and Precautions, Emc

PB800 PortaBass Bass Amplifier Head

Features

In the world of high performance bass amps, Ampeg amplifiers stand alone. In true Ampeg tradition, the PB800 offers you more power, performance and tone than any other bass amplifier in its class. The outstanding features which set your new amplifier apart from the competition are listed below.

•MDT POWER AMP: Micro Dynamic Technology amplifier circuitry provides maximum power in a small lightweight package – the efficiency of this design eliminates the need for heavy heat sinks, transformers and filter capacitors

•TWO SEPARATE CHANNELS: Change instruments without swapping instrument cables or read- justing amp controls

•THREE BAND ROTARY EQ: Three bands of equalization and a selectable Middle Frequency pro- vide optimum tone control

•ULTRA LOW, ULTRA HIGH SWITCHES: Enhances flexibility and tone control

•EFFECTS LOOP: Send and Return jacks are combined with an Effects Blend control for virtually noise-free use of your favorite effects

•TRANSFORMER BALANCED LINE OUTPUT: XLR jack with level control, ground lift, and a pre/post-EQ switch – for patching into house consoles, mixing boards, or external power amplifiers

•SPEAKON® AND 1/4” SPEAKER OUTPUT JACKS: Compatible with either type of connecting cable

•MADE WITH PRIDE IN THE U.S.A.

Important Safeguards and Precautions:

All Ampeg products are designed for continuous safe operation, as long as common sense is used and steps are taken to help avoid certain problems. Abiding by the following rules can help prevent damage to your amplifier, yourself, and others.

•The amplifier is equipped with a three-pronged AC power cord. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, NEVER remove or otherwise attempt to defeat the ground pin of the power cord.

•Connect the amplifier ONLY to a properly grounded AC outlet of the proper voltage for your amp.

•Avoid sudden temperature extremes, rain and moisture. Also, avoid sudden and intense impact. (If the unit has been subjected to any of the preceding abuses, have it looked at by an authorized service center.)

•NEVER set the amplifier on a support that might give out under its weight.

•Always keep the total speaker impedance at or above the rated load.

•Unplug the amplifier before cleaning it. NEVER spray liquid cleaners onto the amplifier. Wipe it with a slightly dampened, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and film.

•Do not use the amplifier if it has sustained damage to the chassis, controls, or power cord. Refer the unit to an authorized service center for inspection.

•Amplifiers capable of producing high volume levels are also capable of inflicting permanent hearing loss or damage, if the exposure to such levels is prolonged. Such damage is progressive and irreversible! Consider using quality hearing protection devices.

Declaration Of Conformity

#41, Effective 01-01-2001

Manufacturer’s Name:	SLM Electronics
Production Facility:	1901	Congressional Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA
Production Facility:	700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, AR 72687, USA
Shipping Facility:	1400	Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA
Office Facility:	1400	Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA
Product Type:	Audio Amplifier
Complies with the following Standards:
Safety:	EN60065, E60065, C22.2, UL6500 and/or UL813
EMC:	Directive 89/336/EEC, EN55103, EN55013, EN61000,
	and/or FCC 47CFR 15B clA

Supplementary information provided by: SLM Electronics - R & D Engineering

1901 Congressional Drive, St Louis, MO 63146, USA

Tel.: 314-569-0141, Fax: 314-569-0175

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