TC Electronic BG500/210, User Manual

Page 1: ...BG500 210 BG500 115 USER S MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...d in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally...

Page 4: ...cur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged t...

Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION Table of Contents 3 Introduction 4 Quick Setup Guide 5 OPERATION Front Panel 6 Rear Panel 12 Miscellaneous 13 APPENDIX Signal Flow 14 Technical Specifications 15 3 EN TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 6: ...one controls but also includes groundbreaking features giving the amp a personality and sound all of its own TubeTone emulates all of the characteristics of a traditional tube circuit to deliver an un...

Page 7: ...d supplier Keep all the packaging if damage has occurred as this will show evidence of excessive handling force It is also a good idea to keep the packaging for future transportation Setting up Connec...

Page 8: ...urn up the MASTER volume knob to start playing 3 SPECTRACOMP Turn the knob to adjust the amount of SpectraComp compression SpectraComp uses a so called spectral or multi band approach to compression a...

Page 9: ...e to its higher energy control when and how the compressor responds to and shapes the entire signal The typical result is that either the G string is not compressed at all or that just when the G stri...

Page 10: ...ons both of which are essential to the sound Tubetone allows you to alter the personality and sound of your BG500 Combo The effects you can achieve range from a small touch of classic tube amp respons...

Page 11: ...e pre or post processed signal See the signal flow diagram later in this manual for details 14 BALANCED OUT Use the BALANCED OUT XLR to connect the BG500 Combo to the PA when you play on stage or to c...

Page 12: ...allow you to store and recall your favorite settings Storing settings is extremely simple Dial in the settings that you like Press and hold one of the MEMORY buttons for approximately two seconds Whe...

Page 13: ...s are a convenient feature that you most likely will learn to appreciate BG500 Combo also features a WYSIWYG mode where you can rely 100 on the position of the front panel controls Entering WYSIWYG mo...

Page 14: ...ecting to matches the version of the BG500 Combo you are using The 115V model can handle voltages between 100 V and 120 V The 230V model can handle voltages between 220 V and 240 V The ground pin of t...

Page 15: ...he speaker outputs are shut off to prevent speaker damage However the balanced output passes audio even in Protection mode To remedy the problem try turning off the BG500 Combo for a minute and then b...

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Page 17: ...all front panel controls except Mute Master Level Bass Tuner On when muted B0 30 87Hz to G4 392 00Hz Mutes speaker out Phones out and Balanced out Studio quality headphone amp 40 to 600 Ohm 100 120V o...

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