richter r series - 2003 - issue 1

8/3/2019 Richter R Series - 2003 - Issue 1

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Laney

R1

R2R3/R3H

R4/R4H

R5

User manual

Richter Bass

Amplification


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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following.

1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product2. All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference3. Obey all cautions in the Operating instructions and on the back of the unit4. All operating instructions should be followed5. This product should not be used near water, i.e. a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, wet basement, etc.6. This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. It should not

be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built up enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air.7. This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as stove, radiator, or another heat producing

amplifier.8. Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord.9. Never break off the ground pin on a power supply cord.10. Power supply cords should always be handled carefully. Never walk or place equipment on power supply

cords. Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress, especially at the plug and the point where thechord exits the unit.

11. The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time.12. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.13. Metal parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth. The vinyl covering used on some units can be cleaned with

a damp cloth or ammonia based household cleaner if necessary. Disconnect the unit from the powersupply before cleaning.

14. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through anyventilation holes or openings. On no account place drinks on the unit.

15. A qualified service technician should check the unit if:The power cord has been damaged

Anything has fallen or spilled into the unitThe unit does not appear to operate correctlyThe unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

16. The user should not attempt to service the equipment. All service work is done by a qualifiedservice technician.

17. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals varyconsiderably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing ifexposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety andHealth Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposure.

Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA, slow response8 90

6 92

4 95

3 97

2 100

1 102

1 105

110

or less 115

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Ear

plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in

order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure exceeds the limits set forth above. To ensure against

potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed toequipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by

hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

L i g h t n i n g B o l t S y m b o l :

T h i s s y m b o l i s u s e d t o a l e r t t h e u s e r t o t h e p r e s e n c e

o f d a n g e r o u s v o l t a g e s a n d t h e p o s s i b l e r i s k o f

e l e c t r i c s h o c k .

E x c l a m a t i o n M a r k S y m b o l :

T h i s s y m b o l i s u s e d t o a l e r t t h e u s e r t o m a k e s p e c i a l n o t e o f

i m p o r t a n t o p e r a t i n g o r m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o u n d i n t h e

r e f e r e n c e m a n u a l .

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Laney

Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it's life.....and yours!.

After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin'grounded' (or earthed) plug. Before plugging into the power supply ensure you areconnecting to a grounded earth outlet.

If you should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself, ensure that the wiringconvention applicable to the country where the amplifier is to be used is strictlyconformed to. As an example in the United Kingdom the cable colour code forconnections are as follows.

EARTH OR GROUND - GREEN/YELLOWNEUTRAL - BLUELIVE - BROWN

Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Laney amplifier.

Laney products are designed with ease of operation as a primary objective, however toensure you derive the best from your new amplifier, it is important you take time to

read this user manual and to familiarise yourself with the control functions andfacilities available.

INTRODUCTION

This manual has been written for easy access of information. The front and rearpanels of each unit are graphically illustrated, with each control and featurenumbered. For a description of the function of each control feature, simply checkthe number with the explanations adjacent to each panel.

Your Laney RICHTER bass amplifier has undergone a thorough two stage, pre-deliveryinspection, involving actual play testing, as well as burn in.

When you first receive your Laney RICHTER bass amp, follow these simple procedures:

(i) Ensure that the amplifier is set at the correct voltage for the country it is tobe used in.

(ii) Connect your instrument with a high quality shielded instrument cable. Use ofcheap cables will compromise the sound of your instrument and your amplifier.

1

BEFORE SWITCHING ON


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Laney 2R1 front

Normal and High inputs are provided for connection of bassguitars. High output basses, either Active or Passive shouldbe connected via the High socket. Low output basses should beconnected using the normal input. High output basses mayalso be placed in the Normal input if pre-amp overloading isdesired.

This control is used to set the level of gain present in thepre-amp. The higher the level of gain, the more the signalwill clip producing distortion. The GAIN control should beused in conjunction with the VOLUME control (10) to producethe desired signal characteristics.

Engages and disengages the on-board cpmpressor. Thiscompresses the input-signal giving a punchier sound. Inassociation with the compressor are two LED s,one indicatingthat the compressor is engaged and one indicating thecompressor is active. It is possible to have the compressorengaged but it only be active during certian periods ofplaying - typically the most dynamic sections. Note that thehigher the gain the greater the level of compression.

Controls the low-frequency response of the pre-amplifier.

The ENHANCE control provides an increased definition at thelow-end of the frequency spectrum giving you a tighter,punchier sound. The ENHANCE control does this by providing adip in the frequency-response of the amplifier atapproximately 200hz. This dip eliminates some of thesecondary-harmonics of the important low-frequencies around40-80 Hz producing a thicker sound. Turning the controlthrough to its maximum has the effect of boosting both thelow and high-frequency content of the signal whilst noteffecting the mids.

1.Inputs:

2.Gain:

3.Compressor:

4.Enhance:

R1 Rear

HORN

VOLUME D.I.

1

B A ASS MPLIFIERR1

POWER

0

7 7 2 2 2 7

1 1 4 4 4 19 4 4 4 9

3 3 2 2 2 3

10 10 5 1K 5 5 10

4 4 1 1 1 46 1 1 1 6

0 0 5 100 5 5 0

5 5 0 350 0 0 5

8 8 3 3 3 82 3 3 3 2

- - -+ +

COMP

INPUTS

HIGHNORMAL

ENHANCE BASS

FREQUENCY LEVEL

TREBLEGAIN

EQUALISATION

POWERON

P -M ARA I D

ACTIVE ACTIVE

52 3 6 7 84 10 1191

Designed And Assembled in the UK by BLT Industries LTD.

M P C

120 W ~50/60 H

AXIMUM OWER ONSUMPTION

ATTS Z

W -ARNING T .HIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED

W -ARNING T.

O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

C -AUTION T.N . R

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A -VIS R - .ISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

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OR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIREREPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE

T 2A L 1 15 V

T 1A L 2 30 V~

T2A L 115VT1A L 230V

F R & S V .USE ATING UPPLY OLTAGE

!CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENTunerOutead Phones

FX Return

FX Send

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1412 13

5.Bass:

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Laney 3LaneySelects the MID-frequencies to be cut or boosted inconjunction with the PARAMID GAIN control (7). To access LOmid-frequencies turn the FREQUENCY control anticlockwise, toaccess HI mid frequencies turn the FREQUENCY controlclockwise.

Sets the level of boost or cut applied to the frequency setby control(6). For frequency-boost turn the controlclockwise. For frequency-cut, turn the control anti-clockwise.

Controls the high-frequency response of the pre-amplifier.

Switches the on-board horn either on or off.

Sets the overall listening level of the amplifier.

XLR socket for direct-injection of the amplifier signal to amixing-desk or additional power-amplifier. The XLR socketprovides a low-impedance balanced output-signal.

Headphone output for silent practicing.

Socket for connecting external tuner.

Send and return sockets are provided for connecting externaleffects-units.

9.Horn Switch:

8.Treble:

13.Tuner out:

10.Volume:

11.D.I:

12.Phones:

14.FX Loop:

LIMITER HORN

VOLUME D.I.

1

B A ASS MPLIFIER

R2

POWER

0

7 7 2 2 2 7

1 1 4 4 4 19 4 4 4 9

3 3 2 2 2 3

10 10 5 1K 5 5 100

4 4 1 1 1 46 1 1 1 6

0 0 5 100 5 5 0

5 5 0 350 0 0 5

8 8 3 3 3 82 3 3 3 2

- - -+ +

COMP

INPUTS

HIGHNORMAL

ENHANCE BASS

FREQUENCY LEVEL

TREBLE PRESENCEGAIN

EQUALISATION

ACTIVEON

P -M AR A I D

ACTIVE POWERACTIVE

TunerOut

FXReturn

FXSend


M P C240 W ~50/60 HAXIMUM OWER ONSUMPTION

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EMPLACER LE FUSIBLE SEULEMENT PAR LEMEME TYPE ET LE MEME CALIBRE

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C -AUTION F.

OR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OFFIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE

T5A L 1 15 V

T2 A L 2 30 V~


F R & S V .U SE ATING U PP LY OLTAGE

!AUTIONRISKOFELECTRICSHOCKDO NOTOPENSN ERIALUMBER

ExtensionLoudspeakerExtensionLoudspeaker

8

MIR U MF L C

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INIMUMMPEDANCEEFER TO SER ANUALOR OUDSPEAKER ONNECTIONS

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7.Paramid Level:

R2 Rear

R2 Front

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62 3 4 7 8 1051 11 129 13

6.Paramid frq:

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1.Inputs:


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Laney 4This control is used to set the level of gain present in thepre-amp. The higher the level of gain, the more the signalwill clip producing distortion. The GAIN control should beused in conjunction with the VOLUME control (10) to produce

the desired signal characteristics.

Engages and disengages the on-board comprssor. Thiscompresses the input-signal giving a punchier sound. Inassociation with the compressor are two LED s,one indicatingthat the compressor is engaged and one indicating thecompressor is active. It is possible to have the compressorengaged but it only be active during certian periods ofplaying - typically the most dynamic sections.

Controls the low-frequency response of the pre-amplifier

The ENHANCE control provides an increased definition at thelow-end of the frequency spectrum giving you a tighter,punchier sound. The ENHANCE control does this by providinga dip in the frequency-response of the amplifier atapproximately 200hz. This dip eliminates some of the

secondary-harmonics of the important low-frequencies around40-80 Hz producing a thicker sound. Turning the controlthrough to its maximum has the effect of boosting both thelow and high-frequency content of the signal whilst noteffecting the mids.

Selects the MID-frequencies to be cut or boosted inconjunction with the PARAMID GAIN control (7). To access LOmid-frequencies turn the FREQUENCY control anticlockwise, toaccess HI mid frequencies turn the FREQUENCY controlclockwise.

Sets the level of boost or cut applied to the frequency set bycontrol(6). For frequency-boost turn the control clockwise.For frequency-cut, turn the control anti-clockwise.


Controls the high-frequency signal-content of the pre-amplifier. The PRESENCE control is set at 3K.

Allows the on-board limiter to be defeated if desired. Withthe switch in the out position the limiter is engaged. TheLIMITER is automatically triggered at high-output levelsand is designed to prevent power-amp distortion at high-output levels. When the limiter is autpmatically triggeredan LED lights up to indicate the limiter is active. It is

possible to have the limiter engaged but not have the LEDactive. The LIMITER monitors both power-amp clipping andload so it automatically registers the cabinet-impedance andsets itself accordingly.



XLR socket for direct-injection of the amplifier signal to amixing-desk or additional power-amplifier. The XLR socketprovides a low-impedance balanced output-signal.

2.Gain:

3.Compressor:

4.Enhance:

5.Bass:

6.Paramid frq:

9.Presence:

7.Paramid Level:

8.Treble:

10.Limiter:

11. Volume:

12.Horn switch:

13.D.I:

Richter


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Laney 5LaneyThis socket should be used to connect an extension-cabinet.The impedance of the extension-cabinet must not be lessthan 8 Ohms. Connecting cabinets that have a lowerimpedance than 8 Ohms will result in the amplifier

overheating . Continual use in this manner may causepermanent damage. Connecting a cabinet with an impedance ofgreater than 8 Ohms will cause no damage to the amplifier butwill result in a reduced output.


Send and return sockets are provided for connecting externaleffects-units..

14.Ext Speakersocket:

15.Tuner out:

16.FX Loop:


M P C300 W ~50/60 HAXIMUM OWER ONSUMPTIONATTS Z


W -ARNING T.


C -AUTION T.N . R

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A -TTENTION R.


ATTENTION - D .



C -AUTION F.


T5 A L 1 1 5V

T2 A L 2 30 V~


F R & S V .USE A TING UPPLY O L TA GE

!CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENTunerOut

FXReturn

FXSend

Extension

LoudspeakerS

NERIAL

UMBER8MIR U MF L C

OHMINIMUM

MPEDANCEEFER TO SER ANUALOR OUDSPEAKER ONNECTIONS

Richter

R3 Rear

R3/R3H Front

LIMITER HORN

VOLUME D.I.

1

B A ASS MPLIFIERR3

POWER

0

7 7 2 2 2 2 7

1 1 4 4 4 4 19 4 4 4 4 9

3 3 2 2 2 2 3

10 10 5 1K 4K 5 5 10

4 4 1 1 1 1 46 1 1 1 1 6

0 0 5 100 400 5 5 0

5 5 0 350 1K5 0 0 5

8 8 3 3 3 3 82 3 3 3 3 2

- - - -+ + +

COMP

INPUTS

HIGHNORMAL

ENHANCE BASS

FREQUENCY FREQUENCYLEVEL LEVEL

TREBLEGAIN

EQUALISATION

ACTIVEON

L P -MO A RA ID H P -M I ARA ID

ACTIVE POWERACTIVE

62 3 4 7 8 1051 11 129 1413



Engages and disengages the on-board compressor. Thiscompresses the input-signal giving a punchier sound. Inassociation with the compressor are two LED s,one indicatingthat the compressor is engaged and one indicating thecompressor is active. It is possible to have the compressorengaged but it only be active during certain periods ofplaying - typically the most dynamic sections.

17

15 16

1.Inputs:

2.Gain:

3.Compressor:


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Laney 6LaneyThe ENHANCE control provides an increased definition at thelow-end of the frequency spectrum giving you a tighter,punchier sound. The ENHANCE control does this by providinga dip in the frequency-response of the amplifier at

approximately 200hz. This dip eliminates some of thesecondary-harmonics of the important low-frequencies around40-80 Hz producing a thicker sound. Turning the controlthrough to its maximum has the effect of boosting both thelow and high-frequency content of the signal whilst noteffecting the mids.

Selects the LO MID-frequencies to be cut or boosted inconjunction with the LO PARAMID LEVEL control (7). Toaccess low LO mid-frequencies turn the FREQUENCY controlanticlockwise, to access higher LO MID frequencies turn theFREQUENCY control clockwise

Sets the level of boost or cut applied to the frequency set bycontrol (6). For frequency-boost turn the controlclockwise. For frequency-cut, turn the control anti-clockwise

Hi Paramid Frequency : Selects the HI MID-frequencies tobe cut or boosted in conjunction with the Hi PARAMID LEVELcontrol (9). To access low Hi mid-frequencies turn theFREQUENCY control anticlockwise, to access higher Hi MIDfrequencies turn the FREQUENCY control clockwise

Sets the level of boost or cut applied to the frequency set bycontrol 8. For frequency-boost turn the control clockwise.For frequency-cut, turn the control anti-clockwise


Allows the on-board limiter to be defeated if desired. Withthe switch in the out position the limiter is engaged. Thelimiter is automatically triggered at high-output levelsand is designed to prevent power-amp distortion at high-output levels. When the limiter is autpmatically triggeredan LED lights up to indicate the limiter is active. It ispossible to have the limiter engaged but not have the LEDactive. The LIMITER monitors both power-amp clipping andload so it automatically registers the cabinet-impedance andsets itself accordingly.



XLR socket for direct-injection of the amplifier signal to amixing-desk or additional power-amplifier. The XLR socketprovides a balanced low-impedance output-signal.


4.Enhance:

5.Bass:

8. Hi Paramid frq:

9.Lo Paramid Level:

10.Treble:

11.Limiter:

12. Volume:

13.Horn switch:

14.D.I:

6. Lo Paramid frq:

7.Lo Paramid Level:

Richter


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T6 .3 A L 1 15 V

T3.15A L 230V~

T 6. 3A L 115VT3. 15AL 230V


TunerOut

FXReturn

FXSend

LOUDSPEAKERSC -AUTION R

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EFER TOUSERS MANUAL FORRECOMMENDEDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS

A4

.

TOTAL LOAD OF NO LESSTHAN OHMS MAY BECONNECTED AT ANYTIME


ATTS Z

C 2LASS WIRING MAY BE USED

WARNING -T.


CAUTION T. N .

R .

O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOTREMOVE COVERS O USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

EFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY

CAUTION-FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIREREPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSEWARNING - T .HIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED

ATTENTION - D .EBRANCHER LE CORDON D ALIMENTATION AVANT TOUTE INTERVENTION

AVIS - R .ISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRATTENTION - R

.EMPLACER LE FUSIBLE SEULEMENT PAR LE MEME TYPE ET LE

MEME CALIBRE

ATTENTION - S - .

E REFERER AU MANUEL D UTILISATION POUR LA CONNECTIONHAUT PARLEURS

ATTENTION - R . N .

EFROIDI PAR VENTILATEUR E PAS OBSTRUER LES GRILLESD AERATION ET DE VENTILATION

S NERIAL UMBER


!CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

C - F . D .AUTION AN COOLED O NOT OBSTRUCT THE FAN OR VENT APERTURES

11 13

12

Laney 7Laney



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T5 A L 1 15 V

T2 A L 2 3 0V~



!AUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK DONOT OPEN

TunerOu

FXRetur

FXSend

Loudspeakers

R U M F RL C

EFER TO SER ANUAL OR ECOMMENDEDOUDSPEAKER ONNECTIONS

SN

ERIALUMBER

4 T M IOHM OTAL INIMUM MPEDANCE

R4/R4H Rear

17

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This socket(s) should be used to connect an extension-cabinet. The impedance of the extension-cabinet mustnot be less thean 8 Ohmsfor the R3, or for the R3H a Minimum 4Ohms. Connecting cabinets that have a lower impedance than

8 Ohms will result in the amplifier overheating. Continualuse in this manner may cause permanent damage. Connectinga cabinet with an impedance of greater than 8 Ohms will causeno damage to the amplifier but will result in a reducedoutput.




16.Tuner out:

17.FX Loop:

40Hz 80Hz 160Hz 400Hz 800Hz 6KHz2KHz

0dB 0dB

-15 -15

+15 +15

EQUALISATION

LIMITER

VOLUME D.I.

1

B A ASS MPLIFIERR4H

POWER

0

7 7 2 2 7

1 1 4 4 19 4 4 9

3 3 2 2 3

10 10 5 5 10

4 4 1 1 46 1 1 6

0 0 5 5 0

5 5 0 0 5

8 8 3 3 82 3 3 2

- - +

COMP

INPUTS

HIGHNORMAL

ENHANCE BASS TREBLEGAIN

ONACTIVE POWERACTIVE

R3H Rear

62 3 4 7 8 1051 9

R4/R4H Front

Richter


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Laney 8LaneyNormal and High inputs are provided for connection of bassguitars. High output basses, either Active or Passive shouldbe connected via the High socket. Low output basses should beconnected using the normal input. High output basses mayalso be placed in the Normal input if pre-amp overloading is

desired.This control is used to set the level of gain present in thepre-amp. The higher the level of gain, the more the signalwill clip producing distortion. The GAIN control should beused in conjunction with the VOLUME control (9) to producethe desired signal characteristics.

Engages and disengages the on-board compressor. Thiscompresses the input-signal giving a punchier sound. Inassociation with the compressor are two LED s,one indicatingthat the compressor is engaged and one indicating thecompressor is active. It is possible to have the compressorengaged but it only be active during certian periods ofplaying - typically the most dynamic sections.


The 7-band onboard GRAPHIC-EQ allows extensive tonal-shapingto be achieved. With the sliders along the centre-line theGRAPHIC-EQ will exert a flat signal- response it is at thispoint that individual frequency-bands can be cut or boosted.Moving the slider beneath the centre-line will incur afrequency-cut conversely, pushing the slider above thecentre-line facilitates frequency-boost. As a general rule,avoid extreme settings of the sliders: try to set theGRAPHIC with as little cut or boost as possible.


Allows the on-board LIMITER to be defeated if desired. Withthe switch in the out position the limiter is engaged. Thelimiter is automatically triggered at high-output levelsand is designed to prevent power-amp distortion at high-output levels. When the limiter is autpmatically triggeredan LED lights up to indicate the limiter is active. It ispossible to have the limiter engaged but not have the LEDactive. The limiter monitors both power-amp clipping andload so it automatically registers the cabinet-impedance andsets itself accordingly.


XLR socket for direct-injection of the amplifier signal to a

mixing-desk or additional power-amplifier. The XLR socketprovides a low-impedance balanced output-signal.

This socket(s) should be used to connect an extension-cabinet. The impedance of the extension-cabinet mustnot be less than 8 Ohms. Connecting cabinets that have alower impedance than 8 Ohms will result in the amplifieroverheating. Continual use in this manner may causepermanent damage. Connecting a cabinet with an impedance ofgreater than 8 Ohms will cause no damage to the amplifier butwill result in a reduced output.


Send and return sockets are provided for connecting external

effects-units..

1.Inputs:

2.Gain:

3.Compressor:

8.Limiter Switch:

5.Bass:

9.Volume:

6.Graphic EQ:

7.Treble:

10.D.I:


12.Tuner out:

13.FX Loop:

Richter


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Laney 9Laney

LIMITER HORN

VOLUME D.I.

1

B A ASS MPLIFIER

R5

POWER

0

7 7 2 2 2 2 7

1 1 4 4 4 4 19 4 4 4 4 9

3 3 2 2 2 2 3

10 10 5 1K 4K 5 5 10

4 4 1 1 1 1 46 1 1 1 1 6

0 0 5 100 400 5 5 0

5 5 0 350 1K5 0 0 5

8 8 3 3 3 3 82 3 3 3 3 2

- - - -+ + +

COMP

INPUTS

HIGHNORMAL

ENHANCE BASS

FREQUENCY FREQUENCYLEVEL LEVEL

TREBLEGAIN

EQUALISATION

ACTIVEON

L P -MO A RA ID H P -M I ARA ID

ACTIVE POWERACTIVE

62 3 4 7 8 1051 11 129 1413

T6.3A L 115V

T3.15A L 230V~

T 6. 3A L 115VT3. 15A L 230V

F R & S V .USE ATING UPPLY OLTAGE

TunerOut

FXReturn

FXSend

E LXTENSION OUDSPEAKER

C 2LASS WIRING MAY BE USED

C -AUTION R

.

EFER TO USERSMANUAL FOR RECOMMENDEDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS

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OHMS INIMUMOUDSPEAKER MPEDANCE



ATTS Z

!CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

C - F . D .AUTION AN COOLED O NOT OBSTRUCT THE FAN OR VENT APERTURES

S NERIAL UMBER

WARNING -T.


CAUTION T. N .

R .

O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOTREMOVE COVERS O USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

EFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY

CAUTION-FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIREREPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSEWARNING - T .HIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED

ATTENTION - D .

EBRANCHER LE CORDON D ALIMENTATION AVANTTOUTE INTERVENTION

AVIS - R .ISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRATTENTION - R

.EMPLACER LE FUSIBLE SEULEMENT

PAR LE MEME TYPE ET LE MEME CALIBRE

ATTENTION - S

- .

E REFERER AU MANUEL D UTILISATION POUR

LA CONNECTION HAUT PARLEURS

R5 Front

17

15R5 Rear



Engages and disengages the on-board compressor. Thiscompresses the input-signal giving a punchier sound. Inassociation with the compressor are two LED s,one indicatingthat the compressor is engaged and one indicating thecompressor is active. It is possible to have the compressor

engaged but it only be active during certian periods ofplaying - typically the most dynamic sections.

The ENHANCE control provides an increased definition at thelow-end of the frequency spectrum giving you a tighter,punchier sound. The ENHANCE control does this by providinga dip in the frequency-response of the amplifier atapproximately 200hz. This dip eliminates some of thesecondary-harmonics of the important low-frequencies around40-80 Hz producing a thicker sound. Turning the controlthrough to its maximum has the effect of boosting both thelow and high-frequency content of the signal whilst noteffecting the mids.


1.Inputs:

2.Gain:

3.Compressor:

4.Enhance:

5.Bass:

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Selects the LO MID-frequencies to be cut or boosted inconjunction with the LO PARAMID LEVEL control (7). Toaccess low LO mid-frequencies turn the FREQUENCY controlanticlockwise, to access higher LO MID frequencies turn the

FREQUENCY control clockwise

Sets the level of boost or cut applied to the frequency setby control 6. For frequency-boost turn the controlclockwise. For frequency-cut, turn the control anti-clockwise

Hi Paramid Frequency : Selects the HI MID-frequencies tobe cut or boosted in conjunction with the Hi PARAMID LEVELcontrol (9). To access low Hi mid-frequencies turn theFREQUENCY control anticlockwise, to access higher Hi MIDfrequencies turn the FREQUENCY control clockwise

Sets the level of boost or cut applied to the frequency setby control 8. For frequency-boost turn the controlclockwise. For frequency-cut, turn the control anti-clockwise


Allows the on-board limiter to be defeated if desired. Withthe switch in the out position the limiter is engaged. Thelimiter is automatically triggered at high-output levelsand is designed to prevent power-amp distortion at high-output levels. When the limiter is autpmatically triggeredan LED lights up to indicate the limiter is active. It ispossible to have the limiter engaged but not have the LEDactive. The LIMITER monitors both power-amp clipping andload so it automatically registers the cabinet-impedance and

sets itself accordingly.Sets the overall listening level of the amplifier.


XLR socket for direct-injection of the amplifier signal to amixing-desk or additional power-amplifier. The XLR socketprovides a low-impedance output-signal.

This socket(s) should be used to connect an extension-cabinet. The impedance of the extension-cabinet mustnot be less than 8 Ohms. Connecting cabinets that have alower impedance than 8 Ohms will result in the amplifieroverheating . Continual use in this manner may cause

permanent damage. Connecting a cabinet with an impedance ofgreater than 8 Ohms will cause no damage to the amplifier butwill result in a reduced output.



Laney 10Laney6. Lo Paramid frq:

7.Lo Paramid Level:

8. Hi Paramid frq:

9.Lo Paramid Level:

10.Treble:

11.Limiter:

12. Volume:

13.Horn switch:

14.D.I:


16.Tuner out:

17.FX Loop:

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Laney 11Laney

Richter

R1 R2 R3 R3H R4 R4H R5

Power Output

Maximum PowerConsumption50/60Hz

Input Impedance Normal/Hi

Input Sensitivity Norma/Hi

FX Loop Level

(Nominal)

Minimum Ext.SpeakerImpedance

RecommendedMinimum ExtensionSpeaker Power Rating

Recommended RichterExtension Cabinets

65W 120W 165W 165W 300W 300W 300W

120W 240W 300W 300W 450W 450W 450W

1M Ohm 1M Ohm 1M Ohm 1M Ohm 1M Ohm 1M Ohm 1M Ohm

20/40mV 10/20mV 12/24mV 12/24mV 12/24mV 12/24mV 12/24mV

700mV 800mV 800mV 800mV 800mV 800mV 800mV

n/a 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 4 Ohms* 8 Ohms 4 Ohms* 8 Ohmseg 2x8 Ohms eg 2x8 Ohmsor 1x4 Ohms or 1x4 Ohms

n/a 60 Watts 80 Watts 165 Watts* 300 Watts*

100 watts 150 Watts

n/a R115 R410 R410 R410 R410 R410or R115 & R115 or R115 & R115 or R115

or 2xR410 or 2xR410

150 Watts (4 Ohms) 150 Watts(4 Ohms)(8 Ohms) (8 Ohms)


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Laney Amplification

Newlyn Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands

B64 6BE

United Kingdom.

WWW.laney.co.uk

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