Protection Modes - Aguilar AG 500 Owner's Manual

Channel 1:
Gain Clip
1. Turn the on Channel 1 up while playing. Turn up until the
light flashes and then back off until the light stops flashing. You have
now optimized your signal to noise ratio.
2. If you have a particularly high output instrument it may be necessary to
–10dB
push the button in to prevent clipping of the input buffer. This
Input
button is located next to the jack and when pushed in it lowers your
input signal by 10dB.
Master
3. Turn up Channel 1's control until you reach the volume you
need.
Channel 2:
Master
1. While playing turn up Channel 2's control until you reach your
normal playing level. Because Channel 2 features Aguilar's saturation
circuitry there is no gain control.
Saturation
2. Adjust the control to the desired amount of overdrive. The
minimum position provides a little tube-like breakup. In the maximum
position...stand back! If your bass has low output or you don't have the
instrument volume up all the way it may be necessary to turn the
Saturation
up further to hear the desired amount of overdrive.
D. Protection Modes
Overcurrent Mode:
In this mode the preamp remains active, but the power amp mutes. The
Status
light does not flash. Power cycle the amp to reset. This may
happen if the load is too low, or if you plug and unplug cabinets while
playing.
Thermal/DC Mode:
Status
In this mode both the preamp and the power amp mute. The light
flashes. Power cycle the amp to reset. This may happen if the AC line
power is not correct, if the amp is overheating, or if there is risk of
damage to the amp or speakers.
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