SVT-150H
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TABLEOF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safeguards and Precautions . . . . . . . . . .2
The Front Panel Controls and Their Use . . . . . . .3,4
The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,5
Some Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
An Introduction to your new AmpegSVT-150H Bass Amplifier
First of all, thank you for making what could be one of
the best choices you could ever make concerning your
musical career - choosing one of the finest bass amplifiers
available, an Ampeg SVT-150H.
Your new bass amplifier offers you many outstanding
features, such as 150 watts of pure bass energy, total tone
control and rugged construction which make it a true per-
former’s bass amp.
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, NEVERremove or otherwise
attempt to defeat the ground pin of the power cord.
•Connect the amplifier ONLYto 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 preceeding 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.
•Don’t use the amplifier if it has sustained damage to the chassis, controls, or power cord. Refer the unit to an authorized service cen-
ter 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!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS
ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE
PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN
TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
VORSICHT
ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR
NICHT OFFENEN
VORSICHT: ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT
DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN. INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM
BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN. DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM
WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN.
THIS EQUIPMENTHAS BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE UNITAND PREVENTACCIDEN-
TALDAMAGES OR INJURY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARYGUIDELINES:
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTOPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT DEFEATOR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER CORD; CONNECTONLY TO APROP-
ERLYGROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET.
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING IMPAIRMENTOR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNITIS OPERATED ATHIGH VOLUME. The chart below shows the U.S.
Government Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations which were in effect at the time of this publication for permissible noise exposure, per 29CRF1910, Table G-16.
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of those listed above could result in some hearing loss.
"ITIS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUALD'UTILISATION"
"UNBEDINGTIN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN"
EXPLANATION OF
GRAPHICALSYMBOLS:
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"
"GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG"
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Features
In the world of high performance bass amps, Ampeg amplifiers
stand alone. In true Ampeg tradition, your new SVT-150H offers you
more power, performance and flexibility than any other bass ampli-
fier in its class. Here are just some of the outstanding features of
your new amplifier - features which set it apart from the competi-
tion!
•9-BAND GRAPHIC EQ: Use as a “second channel” for bass solos, or to
shape your sound to your own exacting standards.
•BALANCED LINE OUTPUT:XLR with independent level control switch
to patch into house consoles, mixing boards, or external power amplifiers.
•EFFECTSLOOP: For increased intensity and quieter operation of exter-
nal effects.
•DRIVE CONTROL:To add harmonic content for tube-like overdrive.
SOUND LEVELdBA DURATION PER DAY
SLOW RESPONSE IN HOURS
90 8
92 6
95 4
97 3
100 2
SOUND LEVELdBA DURATION PER DAY
SLOW RESPONSE IN HOURS
102 1-1/2
105 1
110 1/2
115 1/4 or less