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Ampeg SVT-3 PRO - User Manual

Ampeg SVT-3 PRO
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Owner’s Manual
SVT-3 PRO
Bass Guitar Amplifier
0
+12dB
-12dB
LEVEL
+8dB
-10dB
MUTE
EQ
PEAK /
MUTE
BRT
-15dB
HI
LO
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ON
POWER
ON
MASTER TUBE GAINTREBLEFREQUENCYMIDRANGEBASSGAININPUT

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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Covers critical safety points, handling, electrical warnings, and disposal guidelines.

Introduction

Welcome and Overview

Congratulates the owner and provides a brief overview of the amplifier's capabilities.

Features

Key Amplifier Features

Highlights the 5-position midrange selector, tube gain, graphic EQ, and connectivity options.

The Front Panel

Input and Gain Controls

Details the input jack, gain, bright switch, -15dB pad, and peak/mute LED functions.

Tone and Frequency Controls

Explains the Ultra Hi/Lo switches, Bass, Midrange, and Frequency controls.

Treble, Master, and Tube Gain

Describes the Treble, Master volume, and Tube Gain controls, including operational notes.

Mute and Graphic EQ

Details the Mute function, its footswitch control, and the Graphic EQ engagement.

EQ Indicators and Power

Explains the Active LED, 9-band Graphic EQ sliders, Level control, ON LED, and Power Switch.

The Rear Panel

Speaker Outputs and Rack Mounting

Details the SpeakON jack, rack support fastener, and line output level/ground lift controls.

Line Output and Fuse

Explains line output settings, tuner out, fuse protection, and transformer balanced line outputs.

Power Input and Speaker Outputs

Details the IEC power input connector and the mono 1/4" speaker output jacks.

Effects Loop, Preamp, and Footswitch

Describes Power Amp In, Preamp Out, Effects Loop, and Footswitch connections and functions.

Suggested Settings

Graphic EQ Usage

Explains the two primary methods for utilizing the Graphic EQ for tone shaping.

Genre-Specific Settings

Provides example EQ and control settings for Rock, Jazz, Country, and Funk music styles.

Personal Settings

Custom Tone Presets

Blank templates for users to record their own preferred amplifier settings.

Rack Mounting

Rack Installation Guide

Instructions for securely mounting the amplifier into a rack unit, including fastener details.

Troubleshooting

Problem Diagnosis Flowchart

A visual guide to diagnose and resolve common sound or power issues with the amplifier.

Block Diagram

Signal Flow Overview

Illustrates the internal signal paths and component interconnections within the amplifier.

SVT-3 PRO Technical Specifications

Performance Ratings

Details output power, signal-to-noise ratio, and maximum gain specifications.

Component and Control Specs

Lists tube complement, tone control ranges, graphic EQ specs, and switch functions.

Power and Dimensions

Provides power requirements, physical dimensions, and weight of the amplifier.

Service Information

Technical Support and Contact

Information on obtaining technical support, website resources, and contact details.

Care and Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the amplifier's finish and components.

Product Updates Disclaimer

Notes that specifications and information are subject to change without notice.

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Covers critical safety points, handling, electrical warnings, and disposal guidelines.

Introduction

Welcome and Overview

Congratulates the owner and provides a brief overview of the amplifier's capabilities.

Features

Key Amplifier Features

Highlights the 5-position midrange selector, tube gain, graphic EQ, and connectivity options.

The Front Panel

Input and Gain Controls

Details the input jack, gain, bright switch, -15dB pad, and peak/mute LED functions.

Tone and Frequency Controls

Explains the Ultra Hi/Lo switches, Bass, Midrange, and Frequency controls.

Treble, Master, and Tube Gain

Describes the Treble, Master volume, and Tube Gain controls, including operational notes.

Mute and Graphic EQ

Details the Mute function, its footswitch control, and the Graphic EQ engagement.

EQ Indicators and Power

Explains the Active LED, 9-band Graphic EQ sliders, Level control, ON LED, and Power Switch.

The Rear Panel

Speaker Outputs and Rack Mounting

Details the SpeakON jack, rack support fastener, and line output level/ground lift controls.

Line Output and Fuse

Explains line output settings, tuner out, fuse protection, and transformer balanced line outputs.

Power Input and Speaker Outputs

Details the IEC power input connector and the mono 1/4" speaker output jacks.

Effects Loop, Preamp, and Footswitch

Describes Power Amp In, Preamp Out, Effects Loop, and Footswitch connections and functions.

Suggested Settings

Graphic EQ Usage

Explains the two primary methods for utilizing the Graphic EQ for tone shaping.

Genre-Specific Settings

Provides example EQ and control settings for Rock, Jazz, Country, and Funk music styles.

Personal Settings

Custom Tone Presets

Blank templates for users to record their own preferred amplifier settings.

Rack Mounting

Rack Installation Guide

Instructions for securely mounting the amplifier into a rack unit, including fastener details.

Troubleshooting

Problem Diagnosis Flowchart

A visual guide to diagnose and resolve common sound or power issues with the amplifier.

Block Diagram

Signal Flow Overview

Illustrates the internal signal paths and component interconnections within the amplifier.

SVT-3 PRO Technical Specifications

Performance Ratings

Details output power, signal-to-noise ratio, and maximum gain specifications.

Component and Control Specs

Lists tube complement, tone control ranges, graphic EQ specs, and switch functions.

Power and Dimensions

Provides power requirements, physical dimensions, and weight of the amplifier.

Service Information

Technical Support and Contact

Information on obtaining technical support, website resources, and contact details.

Care and Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the amplifier's finish and components.

Product Updates Disclaimer

Notes that specifications and information are subject to change without notice.

Ampeg SVT-3 PRO Specifications

Power IconPower
output power rating at 4 ohm load450 Watts RMS
output power rating at 8 ohm load275 Watts RMS
power requirements domestic120VAC, 60Hz
power requirements export230VAC, 50/60Hz
power requirements Japan100V 50/60Hz
Tone Control IconTone Control
bass control range±12dB @ 50Hz
midrange control range±15dB @ selected by Frequency control
treble control range+14dB/-19dB @ 5kHz
Graphic Equalizer IconGraphic Equalizer
graphic EQ level±10dB
graphic EQ range 33Hz±15dB
graphic EQ range 80Hz±8dB
graphic EQ range 150Hz±8dB
graphic EQ range 300Hz±8dB
graphic EQ range 600Hz±8dB
graphic EQ range 900Hz±8dB
graphic EQ range 2kHz±8dB
graphic EQ range 5kHz±9dB
graphic EQ range 8kHz±10dB
Switches IconSwitches
bright switch+6dB @2kHz
ultra high switch+6dB @ 5kHz
ultra low switch+2.5dB @ 50Hz -12dB @ 560Hz +1.5dB @ 5kHz
Physical Characteristics IconPhysical Characteristics
dimensions width19/17.4”
dimensions height4” (with feet)
dimensions depth15.5”

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