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Connect bass guitar. Two inputs for passive/active basses.
Save for future service and decide placement.
Connect speakers before powering on amplifier.
Plug the amplifier into a grounded AC socket.
Use appropriate input for passive/active basses.
Set Volume, Intensity, EQ, DBASS to minimum.
Press the front panel Power switch.
Set the overall volume control to the desired level.
Fine-tune tone with EQ, Shape, and Intensity controls.