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Troubleshooting
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- Page 1 R SERIES OWNERS MANUAL Version 1.0 July, 2002 R Series V1.0 p 1...
- Page 2 It's as simple as that. And it's exactly why you bought your RIVERA amp. For that, we thank you, and we're confident that you'll enjoy your amp for years to come.
- Page 3 Packing Information Unpacking Before you plug in, inspect your R Series or Custom shop amp for any damage. Your amp was inspected and sound-tested before shipment, but transportation can sometimes be tough. Check that the FS-7 Footswitch and power cord have been shipped with the amp.
- Page 4 Wait for about a minute for the tubes to warm up. Turn on the Standby switch. Now it's time to rock. After you've played with your Rivera for a while, check out the rest of the manual for some good tips on getting the most out of your amp.
- Page 5 Quick Start Settings If you're looking for a good starting point, try these settings. Remember that every guitar sounds different, so try both inputs, and adjust the reverb and presence to suit your taste. MIDDLE TREBLE MASTER VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE BASS VOLUME BASS...
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Page 6: Front Panel
INPUTS REVERB HIGH PULL HANDCRAFTED BY PULL PULL PULL PULL GAIN GAIN SELECT BOOST BRIGHT NOTCH NINJA RIVERA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SYLMAR, CA USA STANDBY POWER VOLUME BASS MIDDLE TREBLE MASTER VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE BASS MASTER INPUTS REVERB PRESENCE HIGH... - Page 7 Volume (with channel-select switch) Although it's labeled "Volume," this control does a lot more than determine how loud Channel 1 is. It regulates the preamp's volume and works with the Master to set the level and distortion amount. A simple rule of thumb is, the higher the Volume is set, the more distortion you get.
- Page 8 Middle (with Pull Notch switch) The midrange circuit has a slight notch in the frequency spectrum at about 550 Hz, and turning the knob alters the depth of that notch. Its Pull Notch switch shifts the frequency center of that notch down to about 250 Hz. (For reference, most 1950s tweed amps have their notch centered at 550 Hz, while classic "blackface"...
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Page 9: Rear Panel
Consult your RIVERA dealer for further information. Be sure to use a grounded electrical mains power supply socket whenever possible. These outlets have a grounding pin in addition to the normal line and neutral pin. - Page 10 Mains Fuse - R55-112, Suprema, and Chubster 55 For 100VAC and 115VAC versions, the Mains Fuse is: 3 Amp, 250 Volt Slo-Blo type (size 3AG, or MDL) For 230VAC versions, the Mains Fuse is: T 1.25A (time-delay, 5mm x 20mm size) Mains Fuse - R100-212 For 100VAC versions, the Mains Fuse is: 5 Amp, 250 Volt Slo-Blo type (size 3AG, or MDL)
- Page 11 HT Fuse. If the Mains Fuse or the HT Fuse repeatedly blows, refer your amp to your local RIVERA dealer or contact us at (818) 833-7066 for further service assistance. Speaker output - R30-112 and Chubster 40 A speaker must always be connected to your Thirty Twelve or Chubster 40, whether it's the internal 12"...
- Page 12 Line Out Your Rivera amp can drive another Rivera amp, power amp, or other guitar amplifier. The Line Out is post-power amp, so every bit of tone from your preamp, effects (if used), reverb, and power-amp circuitry is sent from this jack. Use a shielded cord connected between the R Series amp's Line Out and the input to a second amplifier (check that amp's manual--it may recommend a specific input).
- Page 13 The footswitch jack can also be used to connect the optional FS7M MIDI interface. This allows the amp to be controlled by any MIDI controller including the Rivera Head Master. The MIDI interface replaces the footswitch, the interface and the pedal cannot be used at the same time.
- Page 14 However, rack signal processors are often best suited to being placed after the preamp's tone-shaping circuitry. Your Rivera's Effects Loop is designed to give you the best match between the amp and the processor by allowing you to set the level of the signal going to the effect, as well as the one coming back.
- Page 15 Note that if you use the Send to drive slave amps, etc., and have nothing plugged into the Return jack, the signal still passes from the preamp to the power amp. You can also use it to drive a Rivera Sub 1 or Sub 2 Powered sub cabinet. Speaker – Chubster 40, R30-112 The speaker in your Thirty Twelve is a specially designed Celestion 12"...
- Page 16 Driving an extension cabinet - Chubster 40, R30-112 SPEAKER LINE OUT TOTAL MIN. Z 8 40 W. RMS CAUTION: CHASSIS SURFACE HOT Unplug the internal speaker's jack from the Speaker output. Using a heavy-gauge speaker cord, connect the output jack to the speaker input on an extension cabinet with an 8-ohm impedance and power-handling capacity of at least 30 watts.
- Page 17 Driving an extension cabinet - R100-212 SPEAKER 1 LINE OUT SPEAKER 2 USE FIRST TOTAL MIN. Z 8 100 W. RMS SPEAKER JACKS IN PARALLEL WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO INTERNAL SPEAKER Using a heavy-gauge speaker cord, connect the output jack labeled Speaker 2 to the...
- Page 18 Running two amps in parallel without a Y-cord INPUTS INPUTS HIGH HIGH GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN FROM GUITAR The preamp and output amp sections, as well as all controls, function normally in this setup. Use a shielded cord. Slaving a second Amp - Chubster 55, Suprema, R55-112, and R100-212 SPEAKER 1 LINE OUT SPEAKER 2...
- Page 19 Slaving a second amp or power amp - Chubster 40, R30-112 PATCH PATCH POWER AMP PREAMP POWER AMP PREAMP ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO Connect a shielded cord from your Thirty Twelve's Line Out to the Power Amp In or Effects Loop Return on a second amp.
- Page 20 Placing a signal processor in the effects loop - Chubster 40, R30-112 PATCH INPUT OUTPUT POWER AMP PREAMP ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO Using shielded cords, connect the Patch section's Preamp Out to the processor's input, and the processor's output to the Patch section's Power Amp In. Adjust the mixture of effect/non-effect sounds at the signal processor, and set the processor's output level for lowest distortion.
- Page 21 Don't drop, knock over, kick, or otherwise mistreat your amp. If you don't have a flight case for travel, use the box it came in, or wrap it in something thick, soft, and protective. RIVERA amps are R Series V1.0 p 21...
- Page 22 built to take a lot, but why push it? If you treat your amp well, it will treat you (and your guitar's tone) well. Check for loose tubes Here's as close as you should get to being inside your amp. With the amp unplugged and cooled off, examine the tubes to make sure they're in tight and straight.
- Page 23 3. Check the Standby switch. 4. If an effect or signal processor is plugged into the Effects Loop, make sure it's turned on and that the level controls on the amp and processor are set correctly. 5. Check the speaker cable or cables to see if they are disconnected or shorted. 6.
- Page 24 3. Check the signal level at other devices in the signal path. 4. One or more tubes may be bad (refer to the tube information, or take your amp to qualified service personnel). Tube Care And Replacement Like a sports car, there's a certain amount of wear and tear to be expected in a high- performance tube amp.
- Page 25 Chubster 55, Suprema, R55-112 V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 Location Type 12AX7 12AX7 12AX7 12AX7 12AX7 EL-34 EL-34 Here's a brief description of what each tube does: V1 Input buffer and tone control driver for Channel 2, and also the first preamp stage of Channel 1 V2 Tone control follower for Channel 2 and an additional gain stage for Channel 1 V3 Final stages for both channels before the mixer stage...
- Page 26 Sylvania, Mazda, and Philips. Usually the Chinese sound the brightest and have the most gain. Recently the Sovtek 12AX7LP has been made available and it is improved from it's predecessors, yet has less gain and less high end than the Chinese. RCA, G.E. Philips, Mullard (NOS) are great tubes, but may need to be selected for microphonics.
- Page 27 Checking for microphonic tubes As tubes wear, some problems can come up. One of the most common symptoms is a ringing sound. This is usually due to the tube becoming microphonic (like its name suggests, it's picking up sound and amplifying it). With the amp unplugged and cooled off, examine the tubes to make sure they're in tight and straight.
- Page 28 2. Replace one tube. Turn the amp on again. If the fuse blows (or the tube glows cherry red, indicating an internal short), you've found the bad tube. Turn off the amp immediately. If the fuse doesn't blow, replace the second tube and turn the amp on again.
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Page 29: Specifications
Specifications R30-112/Chubster 40 High-gain input impedance: 1 Megohm Low-gain input impedance: 33k ohms Output impedance: 8 ohms Line output impedance: 330 ohms minimum Total harmonic distortion: 5% at rated power Bandwidth: 50 Hz to 20kHz Preamp tubes: Five 12AX7A Output tubes: Two EL-34 Tube voltage: 370 volts DC Output power: 30 watts RMS into 8 ohms Operating voltage: 115 volts AC or 230 volts AC (export model), or 100 volts AC... - Page 30 Suprema, Chubster 55, R55-112 High-gain input impedance: 1 Megohm Low-gain input impedance: 33k ohms Output impedance: 8 ohms Line output impedance: 330 ohms minimum Total harmonic distortion: 5% at rated power Bandwidth: 50 Hz to 20kHz Preamp tubes: Five 12AX7A Output tubes: Two EL-34 Tube voltage: 430 volts DC Output power: 55 watts RMS into 8 ohms...
- Page 31 The warranty period commences on the date of purchase by the original user. Performance under this warranty must be obtained at one of the following: a RIVERA Authorized Service Station, by returning the unit to the RIVERA factory with prior authorization, or (in countries outside of the United States) by a representative RIVERA distributor.
- Page 32 1. This warranty will be honored only on the presentation of the original proof of purchase. 2. Transportation of the product to the service station or RIVERA factory is the responsibility of the user unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. RIVERA will pay for return shipping charges if the repairs are covered by the warranty.