Laney NEXUS TUBE Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: 400W TUBE BASS GUITAR AMPLIFIER

Summary of NEXUS TUBE

  • Page 1

    N x t o p e r a i g i n t r u s t n s c t io n - 1 l a e y a m p l c a t n n i f i i o w w. L a e y . U k w n . C o 400w tu e bas guitar mplif er b s a i.

  • Page 2

    Save these instructions 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 product 2. The product should be powered by a three pin `grounded (or earthe...

  • Page 3

    N x t page 3 /24 before switching on 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 are connecting to a grounded earth outlet. If you should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself...

  • Page 4

    The nexus tube amplifier is the culmination of our 40 years of experience in the bass amplification business. It is built to the highest professional standards using the best available parts. Through out the design we have considered the requirements of the professional player who not only requires ...

  • Page 5

    Page 5 /24 laney operating instructions n x t nxt user tips & quick start connecting up your rig:- check your amplifier is the correct working voltage for the area you are in.Ensure you use the earthed power cord supplied with your amplifier to connect to the power supply.Make sure the supply socket...

  • Page 6

    Page 6 /24 quick start settings - suggestions only, experiment laney operating instructions n x t.

  • Page 7

    Quick start settings - suggestions only, experiment page 7 /24 laney operating instructions x n t to taste.

  • Page 8

    Page 8 /24 laney operating instructions n x t front & rear panel controls power inlet connector: this is provided to connect to the main power supply using the lead provided. Ensure that the supply voltage is suitable for your amplifier as marked on the rear panel. Ensure that the amplifier is conne...

  • Page 9

    Page 9 /24 laney operating instructions n x t nexus nxt front / rear panel features p l et : his di play how t ev ignal t pli er he l el wh m i t i in ut evel m er t 4 band s s s he l el of s going through he pream fi . T ideal ev is en the a ber l gh s um ed or m o pl ing. T t f n t lev ont l di hi...

  • Page 10

    14 14 page 10 /24 laney operating instructions n x t p d w c e t e c t i u e it n s s . W n r in ut pa s it h: pr ss in o r du e he np t s nsitiv y whe u ing high output bas es the s itch is illuminated whe p essed in. N a i o u t h t m e o o n ly h l h e m g m a d h l t s fet gai : djust n c nj nc ...

  • Page 11

    Page 11 /24 laney operating instructions n x t cut out: this is provided to protect the amplifier in place of a power fuse. In the unlikely event of it operating the button will protrude out farther than normal and can be re-set by pushing back in. It may take several seconds before it can be re-set...

  • Page 12

    Page 12 /24 laney operating instructions n x t 4 ohms nxt connections nxt connections mixer speaker cabinets: the laney nexus range of cabinets has been specially designed for use with this amplifier: nx810 4 ohm nx410 8 ohm nx115 8 ohm their power ratings and impedances have been carefully matched ...

  • Page 13

    Page 13 /24 laney operating instructions n x t speaker connectors: tm there are three speakon /jack combination sockets provided one each rated at 2 ohms, 4 ohms and 8 ohms total load impedance. Only one of the connectors should be used at any one time. It is very important to observe correct speake...

  • Page 14

    Page 14 /24 technical specifications laney operating instructions n x t power amplifier: 400w rms @ 5%thd into 2/4/8 ohms (3xecc83,1x12bh7, 8xkt88) small signal parameters 20hz-20khz -1db, thd typical 0.25% power consumption: 800 watts maximum size: w*h*d, v = 524*218*400, 45ltrs weight: 34.5kg inpu...

  • Page 15

    Laney operating instructions this product conforms to the requirements of the following european regulations, directives & rules:- ce mark (93/68/eec), low voltage (72/23/eec), emc (93/68/eec), rohs (eu2002/95/ec), weee (eu2002/96/ec) page 15 /24 in order to reduce environmental damage, at the end o...

  • Page 16

    Page 16 /24 laney operating instructions n x t tube status led's one or more on no signal present mute led on input level meter peaks easily check ac power cord connected correctly, check ac power cord plug fuse has not blown, check thermal trip on rear panel, retry check tubes check tube fuses, ret...

  • Page 17

    Page 17 /24 laney operating instructions n x t tube status indicators / fuses each of the eight output tubes have two led indicators along side them; one blue and one red.These are there to indicate the status of the individual output tubes. When turning the amplifier on in standby mode the red leds...

  • Page 18

    Laney operating instructions n x t care and replacement of tubes: tube amplifiers generally sound much warmer/sweeter than solid state transistor amplifiers but they also need a little more respect due to the fragile glass tubes themselves. The nxt uses top quality tubes, two ecc83 preamp tubes, a 1...

  • Page 19

    Laney operating instructions n x t page 19 /24 8 5 1 5 refer to labels for tube id & grade etc key 1. Nxt chassis assembly 2. M5 x 35 csk rsd posi (pointed tip) pt no.10260 3. No8 x 30 csk posi screw pt no.007194 4. M6 x 30 button head socket screw pt no.007287 0 5. Bar handle steel/plastic 90 top p...

  • Page 20

    User settings - store your own cool sounds page 20 /24 laney operating instructions n x t.

  • Page 21

    Page 21 /24 laney operating instructions n x t user settings - store your own cool sounds.

  • Page 22

    Page 22 /24 laney operating instructions n x t 004099 pot 005127 bkt 004099 pot 005127 bkt 004099 pot 004099 pot 004099 pot 004075 pot 004075 pot 007304 slider pcb complete 007303 vol pcb complete 530027 007305 filtered mains inlet 005319 3a (230v) 005323 6a (100/115v) thermal release 005321 3a (230...

  • Page 23

    Page 23 /24 n x t laney operating instructions personal notes:.

  • Page 24

    In the interest of continued product development, laney reserves the right to amend product specification without prior notification. Power to the music laney l a n e y a m p l i f i c a t i o n w w w. L a n e y. C o . U k.