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Summary of Contents for TC Electronic BG500/210
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning! 1 Read these instructions. • To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to 2 Keep these instructions. dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 3 Heed all warnings. - Page 4 EMC/EMI This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Table of Contents ......3 Introduction ....... .4 Quick Setup Guide . -
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new BG500 combo amp! We welcome you as a player in the TC bass pocket. BG500 is a significant addition to our already extensive range of bass products and as the other members of the bass family it represents the next step in bass amplification rendering a simple, yet powerful combination of great bass sound and function, mixed with extraordinary technology behind its traditional fascia. -
Page 7: Quick Setup Guide
QUICK SETUP GUIDE If you just can’t wait… Here are a few quick steps to get you playing within minutes. Unpacking • Unpack your BG500 Combo amp. • The box should contain the following items: – BG500 Combo amplifier (210V or 115V version) –... -
Page 8: Front Panel
OPERATION – FRONT PANEL 1 – INPUT 3 – SPECTRACOMP You can connect an active or passive bass to this ¼" input jack. Turn the knob to adjust the amount of SpectraComp™ The BG500 Combo input stage is designed to adapt to any type compression. - Page 9 OPERATION – FRONT PANEL SpectraComp in Depth With Spectral Compression, the BG500 Combo amplifier uses a different approach that allows for independent compression of Gain Reduction / Compression Meter the Low, Mid and High frequency areas. This way, the right When using SpectraComp™, the compression meter (16) amount of compression is added to the individual strings of your indicates how much compression is applied to the signal.
- Page 10 OPERATION – FRONT PANEL 8 –TWEETERTONE™ the entire preamp section (located before the tone control section) and the power amp section (located after the tone Many combo amps and cabinets include a so-called “L pad” HF controls). Not only does this give you the most realistic and control on the back side of the cabinet.
- Page 11 OPERATION – FRONT PANEL metronome click. the PA when you play on stage, or to connect your amp to a The included “Mini jack to RCA” cable allows you to use iPod®, recording device when you are in the studio. iPhone®...
- Page 12 OPERATION – FRONT PANEL Example: 19 – CONTOUR The CONTOUR button provides a predefined EQ curve in an instant. Hit the CONTOUR button to scoop out the mid range. Two different scope grades are available. 20 – MEMORY 1/2/3 “A” string played – pitch too low – tune up The BG500 Combo features three user memories which allow you to store and recall your favorite settings.
- Page 13 OPERATION – FRONT PANEL WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) or Memory Mode – When these LEDs flash slowly, this indicates that the knob position is far from the current memory setting. Although the three memory locations are a convenient feature that –...
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Page 14: Rear Panel
OPERATION – REAR PANEL MAINS IN – Power Input & POWER Switch Make sure that the voltage of the power grid you are connecting to matches the version of the BG500 Combo you are using. The 115V model can handle voltages between 100 V and 120 V. The 230V model can handle voltages between 220 V and 240 V. -
Page 15: Miscellaneous
MISCELLANEOUS Ventilation Heat Protection Mode When the BG500 Combo switches to Heat Protection mode, the Be sure not to cover the BG500 cooling grid! PEAK and MUTE LEDs are lit while the first two and last two Insufficient ventilation may cause the amplifier’s temperature to Compression LEDs light up in turn. -
Page 16: Signal Flow
APPENDIX – SIGNAL FLOW... -
Page 17: Technical Specifications
APPENDIX – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input Section Input connector 1/4" jack Balanced output Balanced XLR, Pre/Post Pre-amp Input impedance 1 Mohm / 100 pF Bal. Out Max. +2dBu Gain range -96 to 36dB Bal. Out Optimal Load Impedance 600 Ohm Tone control Bass Center Freq: 160Hz (Gain: +15/-24dB) Rehearsal input...