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General| Brand | Hartke |
|---|---|
| Model | LX5500 |
| Category | Musical Instrument Amplifier |
| Language | English |
Covers lightning, exclamation symbols, and warnings against fire and electric shock.
Explains voltage selector use and protective earthing terminal requirements for safe operation.
Details FCC rules compliance, including potential interference and user modifications.
Provides instructions for environmentally responsible disposal and recycling of electronic products.
Basic instructions to read, keep, heed, and follow all warnings and instructions provided.
Covers placement, ventilation, heat sources, power cord protection, and environmental conditions.
Details the use of specified accessories, servicing by qualified personnel, and unplugging during storms.
Addresses protection from water, plug insertion, professional use, moderate climates, and shock hazards.
Introduces the Hartke LX Series Bass Amplifiers, highlighting their lightweight design and features.
Lists key specifications and capabilities of the LX5500 and LX8500 bass amplifiers.
Details warranty claims, Return Authorization (RA) numbers, and contact information for service.
Details the function of front panel controls like Input, Drive, Compressor, Gain, Bass, Shape, Frequency, Treble, and Master.
Explains the meaning of indicator lights (POST/DIRECT, ON/FX) and the function of AUX Input and Headphones jack.
Describes rear panel outputs for DI, tuner, and effects loop (Send/Return) for signal routing.
Details footswitch jacks, speaker outputs, fan, AC input, voltage selection, and power switch.
Instructions for removing packing materials, connecting speaker cabinets, and plugging into AC power.
Guides setting up input, gain, master volume, and EQ controls for initial sound setup.
Explains how to use the compressor circuit and connect external signal processors via the FX loop.
Explains impedance, nominal impedance, and the effects of connecting speakers with different ratings.
Provides the formula for calculating total impedance when connecting multiple speaker cabinets in parallel.
Suggests specific Hartke bass cabinet models that are compatible with the LX Series amplifiers.
Explains how compression reduces dynamic range by adjusting the threshold and compression ratio.
Details the 2:1 compression ratio and how the circuit adjusts for fast attack notes to avoid 'squashing'.
Describes the three main uses of compression and advises on when to use or leave it off.
Explains equalization as shaping sound via frequencies and describes the LX series tone stack EQ.
Details the SHAPE and FREQUENCY knobs for adjusting mid-band EQ, including notch filter effects.
Explains the BRITE switch for high-end boost and its interaction with the GAIN control.
Warns about boosting frequencies, potential overload distortion, and speaker protection.
Lists continuous average output power for LX8500 and LX5500, and preamp tube type.
Details input impedance, compressor ratio, mute, EQ ranges, FX loop, tuner, direct out, aux, and headphone specs.
Provides physical dimensions and weight specifications for both the LX8500 and LX5500 models.
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