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- Page 1 This is the operation guide for the Crate BV300H. READ IT. Then get ready for the Ride of your Life!
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents: A Message from the People Behind the BV300H ..3 The Front Panel - Input & Channel 1 ....4 The Front Panel - Channel 2 . -
Page 3: A Message From The People Behind The Bv300H
A Message from the People Behind the BV300H: You now own the finest lead guitar amplifier in the world. The Crate BV300H was designed to fulfill the needs of the professional musician. It is equally at home in the studio, in the club, or on the big stage. -
Page 4: The Front Panel - Input & Channel 1
Channel 1 is 6.Mid: Use this control to adjust the midrange selected. The BV300H uses instant access switch- level for Channel 1. The Mid control gives you ing – when the footswitch (#28, rear panel) is... -
Page 5: The Front Panel - Channel 2
4~5dB boost from the low end up to the above this switch lights up when Channel 2 is midrange frequency selected: 250Hz, 500Hz, selected. The BV300H uses instant access switch- 750Hz, or 1kHz. There is, of course, no boost ing – when the footswitch (#28, rear panel) is when this control is at the “off”... -
Page 6: The Front Panel - Channel 3
High control LED above this switch lights up when Channel 3 takes effect – 10kHz, 8kHz, 6kHz, 4kHz or 2kHz. is selected. The BV300H uses instant access 20.Mid: Use this control to adjust the switching – when the footswitch (#28, rear midrange level for Channel 3. -
Page 7: The Front Panel - Effects Loop, Eek & Ugh
“boost” feature – see the “Hot Tip” on page NOTE: The Power switch must be turned on 9. The BV300H uses instant access switching – for at least ONE MINUTE before you turn when the footswitch (#28, rear panel) is con- on the Standby switch (#26). - Page 8 THE REAR PANEL - Footswitch, Speakers, Slave Out: BIG WARNING: IT MAY BE TEMPTING, NEVER PLUG YOUR HEADPHONES INTO THE SPEAKER OUTPUT JACKS OF A 300 WATT AMPLIFIER! IMPEDANCE NUMBER OF TOTAL 28.Footswitch Jack: Use this jack to O F CABINETS CABINETS IMPEDANCE connect the BVFS4 four-button footswitch to...
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Page 9: The Rear Panel - Effects Loop, Bias, Ac Power
Don’t mess with the Bias! level, so use this knob to get them to Your Authorized Crate Service Center will smile. have all the information needed to re-bias your amplifier if and when it becomes nec- 34.Effects Loop Send Jack*: When con-... -
Page 10: Important Information About Tubes And Tube Products
Important Information About Tubes And Tube Products: A Brief History Of The Tube: In 1883, Edison discovered that electrons would flow from a suspended filament when enclosed in an evacu- ated lamp. Years later, in 1905, Fleming expanded on Edison's discovery and created the "Fleming Valve". Then, in 1907, Dr. -
Page 11: The Nature Of Tubes: Why (And When) To Replace Them
The Nature Of Tubes: Why (And When) To Replace Them: Tubes are made up of a number of fragile mechanical components that are vacuum-sealed in a glass envelope or bubble. The tube's longevity is based on a number of factors which include how hard and often the ampli- fier is played, vibration from the speakers, road travel, repeated set up and tear down, etc. -
Page 12: Survival Tips For Tube Amplifiers
Survival Tips For Tube Amplifiers: To prolong tube life, observe these tips and recommendations: • Match the impedance of your speaker cabinet(s) to your amplifier. Improper impedance matching will con- tribute to early tube degradation and may cause premature tube failure. •... -
Page 13: Some Suggested Settings
Some Suggested Settings: Chug Rhythm (Humbucker): Bluesy Stang: Sparkling Clean: Metal Sound: Rock Sound: Spitty Gain (Humbucker): Evil Thoughts: Chunk (Humbucker): Bluesy Tone (Strat): As Sick As It Gets:... -
Page 14: The Block Diagram
The Block Diagram: GAIN LEVEL V1–V8 = 12AX7 BASS TREBLE INPUT V9–V10 = 12AU7 V11–V16 = 6550A 1.5k 1k GAIN LEVEL SEND RETURN BASS TREBLE 750 500 EFFECTS LOOP GAIN LEVEL BASS TREBLE 4k 6k SPEAKON SPEAKER OUTPUTS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 1/4"... -
Page 15: Technical Specifications
30”W x 12-1/2” H x 11”D, 80 lbs. Specifications and information subject to change without notice. ® The BV300H is covered with heavy duty Tolex - wipe it clean from time to time with a soft damp cloth. Declaration Of Conformity #35, Effective 01-01-2001 Manufacturer’s Name:...