CARVIN R600 Red Line Series - User Manual

RSP & R600
PROFESSIONAL BASS AMPLIFIERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Manual No. 76-40000
Revision 1.0
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CARVIN R600 Red Line Series Specifications

General

Type	Bass Amplifier Head
Power Output	600 Watts
Channels	1
EQ	9-band graphic EQ
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
THD	<0.1%
Impedance	4 Ohms

Summary

Safety and Warranty Information

General Safety Warnings and Precautions

Covers essential safety guidelines regarding electrical shock, water exposure, and proper usage.

Warranty Terms and Service Procedures

Outlines the one-year limited warranty, repair process, and customer service contact protocols.

Front Panel Features and Controls

Input and EQ Controls

Describes input jacks, GAIN, BLEND, CLIP LED, PRE SHAPE EQ, and MAIN EQ controls.

Dynamic Processing and Gate Controls

Amplifier Specifications and Protection

Power Amp Protection Circuitry

Details the amplifier's protection modes, fault detection, and thermal management.

Front Panel Controls (Advanced)

Electronic Crossover and Graphic EQ

Explains the bi-amp crossover selection and the nine-band graphic equalizer's operation.

Output Group and Power Controls

Detailed Control Explanations

Input Group and Gain;Blend Operation

Elaborates on input jacks, GAIN, BLEND, and CLIP LED for tone shaping and overdrive.

Effects and Signal Routing

Effects Loop and Footswitch Operation

Details the EFF LOOP, FS22 footswitch, and their functionality for signal processing.

Pre-Amp Output Options

Equalization and Tone Shaping

Main EQ Controls Explained

Provides in-depth explanation of LOW shelving, MID SWEEP, and HIGH shelving EQ controls.

Dynamic Processing and Crossover

Compressor and Noise Gate Functions

Explains the THRESHOLD and RATIO controls of the compressor and the operation of the noise gate.

Crossover for Bi-Amping

Bi-Amp Configuration (R600)

R600 Bi-Amp Hook Up Guide

Rear Panel Connections and Features

Signal Outputs and Returns

Ancillary Connections and Power