Ampeg SVT-5 PRO manual Rack Mounting, Troubleshooting

SVT-5 PRO Bass Amplifier

Rack Mounting

When mounting the SVT-5 PRO into a rack, the four	The rack must be a high quality enclosure capable of
bottom feet should be removed to maintain the three	securely supporting the weight of the amplifier. Tighten
rack space height of the amplifier. Be sure to keep the	the mounting screws securely through the amplifier’s
feet and their attachment bolts for future use. If the feet	face plate, into the rack rails. Check the rack and
are reinstalled, never use screws which will protrude	mounting screws occasionally to ensure a continually
farther into the amplifier than the original hardware.	safe and secure installation.

Troubleshooting

In the unlikely event that your SVT-5 PRO should malfunction, take a few minutes to troubleshoot it before you call for service. You can save yourself time and money by doing it yourself, and often the cure for the problem is something quite simple.

NO SOUND

LEDs LIGHT

LEDs DON'T LIGHT

Check amp controls, check

Check AC outlet

for signal from bass

OUTLET OK

NO POWER

NO SOUND

SOUND OK

Check amp's power

Check house fusebox

Listen for hum

cord, circuit breaker,

or circuit breaker

power switch

NO HUM

HUM

OK

Check speaker

Unplug bass,

touch tip of cable

Speaker OK

NO CHANGE

SOUND OK

Replace cable

NO CHANGE

SEE BELOW

		POOR SOUND
Check bass, cables
		POOR SOUND		SOUND OK
	Check speaker(s)
	SPEAKER(S) OK,		SPEAKER(S)
	POOR SOUND		DEFECTIVE

Replace speaker(s)

POOR SOUND SOUND OK

SEE BELOW

If the problem isn’t covered above, or if the steps lead you here, then contact your Ampeg dealer for service infor- mation. Also, you should refer your amp for servicing if it gets dropped, has liquid spilled into it, or sustains damage to its power cord (see page 3).

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