Summary of 2001RB
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2001rb owner’s manual part #160-0290-b.
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2 2001rb table of contents table of contents introduction.................................................................... Safety information......................................................... Quick start...................................................................... Settings & sound...
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3 2001rb introduction robert gallien founder and president congratulations! Your purchase of a new gallien-krueger 2001rb amplifier is surely the result of much careful consideration on your part. For our part, we at gallien-krueger are pleased that you chose us, and are determined that you will be ...
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4 2001rb safety information safety information verify line voltage and amperage before use: your amplifier has been factory configured for use with the specific line voltage for your location only. For example, units set to operate within countries that supply 100-120 volt electrical service are not...
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5 2001rb quick start quick start the 2001rb is designed to be simple to operate. All controls have a well defined purpose and are well behaved. These directions will take you through the basics and give you a good start for setting up your sound. Plug it in: set the power switch to off and connect th...
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6 2001rb settings & sounds tube style grunge: both pickups recommended insane gain: back pickup recommended settings and sounds: 2001rb the 2001rb is versatile in its sound and tone. Below are a few suggested amp settings that can be used as starting points to define your own sound. Note: the gain/ov...
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7 2001rb sound tips sound tips the 2001rb has several unique features which if used properly, will obtain that sound that’s in the back of your head. The equalizer: the equalizer is used to fine tune your sound. When adjusting it, do it just a little at a time. These are active circuits, and small c...
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8 2001rb bridged mode bridged mode operation note: to operate the 2001rb in bridge mode, you must use the l/br speakon outputs only. Using the left channel, ¼” outputs will not work, since the ground for those jacks are internally disconnected when in bridge mode. Using any of the right channel ¼” o...
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9 2001rb bi-amp & full range 2001rb setup for bi-amp operation: 2001rb setup for normal operation: -1 -1 bi-amp and normal operation the 2001rb’s unique design allows for easy setup into biamp or normal configurations. The operational mode is configured by how you connect your speaker cabinets. In add...
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10 2001rb installation & maintenance installation and maintenance installation: to insure proper operation and to avoid potential safety hazards, place the unit on a firm, level surface. When installing the unit in a rack, be sure the mounting hardware can support the amplifier’s weight. To save space...
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11 2001rb front panel controls front panel controls input: a standard ¼” input jack to plug in active or passive basses using a shielded cord -10db pad: input attenuator button. The button is generally left out, except in cases when the clip led flashes. This switch should be pressed if the clip led...
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12 2001rb rear panel features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 rear panel features ac receptacle: the power cord is detachable and plugs in here. Remote trigger: this feature is used when using multiple 2001rbs as ‘master’ and ‘slave’ units. It allows you to turn on all amplifiers at the same time...
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13 2001rb tech talk tech talk the 2001rb is a flexible, state of the art bass amplifier, designed to deliver maximum performance, and be simple to operate. This is accomplished through a few, very important features: extremely high current power supply and power amp circuitry allows you to create the ...
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14 2001rb tech talk tech talk (continued) equalization: the sound you want is in your head, but you just can’t get it. You think it’s you, your bass or maybe your amp. Yes, your amp. Standard tone controls and graphic equalizers don’t get it. Sure, they give you plenty of variation, but they don’t p...
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2001rb specifications: 2001rb owner’s manual part #160-0290-b printed in the u.S.A. 2001rb block diagram cooling: continuously variable-speed fan amplifi er protection: full short circuit, thermal & rf protection. Stable into reactive and mismatched loads. Five second muted warm up. Dimensions (hxwx...