R series v1.0 p 1 r series owners manual version 1.0 july, 2002.
R series v1.0 p 2 introduction your rivera amp is an important part of your sound your sound is your signature, your mark, your voice. An amp only deserves to have your guitar plugged into it if it can deliver the tone you want--and, of course, the dependability you need. It's as simple as that. And...
R series v1.0 p 3 packing information unpacking before you plug in, inspect your r series or custom shop amp for any damage. Your amp was inspected and sound-tested before shipment, but transportation can sometimes be tough. Check that the fs-7 footswitch and power cord have been shipped with the am...
R series v1.0 p 4 have the correct power cord. Our 230-volt export unit can be used with any of these voltages. For japan 100vac models, all instructions for the 115vac models apply. For some markets that experience high mains voltages, a special 250vac version is available. In the event that you ha...
R series v1.0 p 5 quick start settings if you're looking for a good starting point, try these settings. Remember that every guitar sounds different, so try both inputs, and adjust the reverb and presence to suit your taste. Volume bass middle treble master volume treble middle bass master reverb to ...
R series v1.0 p 6 front panel inputs volume bass middle treble master volume treble middle bass master reverb presence standby power handcrafted by rivera research & development sylmar, ca usa bright notch ninja boost select gain gain high low pull pull pull pull pull 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 ...
R series v1.0 p 7 volume (with channel-select switch) although it's labeled "volume," this control does a lot more than determine how loud channel 1 is. It regulates the preamp's volume and works with the master to set the level and distortion amount. A simple rule of thumb is, the higher the volume...
R series v1.0 p 8 middle (with pull notch switch) the midrange circuit has a slight notch in the frequency spectrum at about 550 hz, and turning the knob alters the depth of that notch. Its pull notch switch shifts the frequency center of that notch down to about 250 hz. (for reference, most 1950s t...
R series v1.0 p 9 rear panel fu se f us e to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove chassis caution replace fuse with same type and rating mains input power 180 watts mains input fuse 2a 250v 115v ~ 60hz slo-blo chubster 40 model warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do no...
R series v1.0 p 10 mains fuse - r55-112, suprema, and chubster 55 for 100vac and 115vac versions, the mains fuse is: 3 amp, 250 volt slo-blo type (size 3ag, or mdl) for 230vac versions, the mains fuse is: t 1.25a (time-delay, 5mm x 20mm size) mains fuse - r100-212 for 100vac versions, the mains fuse...
R series v1.0 p 11 note: repeated blowing of this fuse is a clear indicator of a defective output tube(s). Always use the correct fuse value when replacing the ht fuse. If the mains fuse or the ht fuse repeatedly blows, refer your amp to your local rivera dealer or contact us at (818) 833-7066 for f...
R series v1.0 p 12 cabinet (if the internal speakers are not connected), or a 4-ohm extension speaker cabinet with the internal speakers can be used sparingly. The only time you may run the amp without a speaker connected is if you have a proper "dummy" impedance load box plugged into the speaker ou...
R series v1.0 p 13 the footswitch jack can also be used to connect the optional fs7m midi interface. This allows the amp to be controlled by any midi controller including the rivera head master. The midi interface replaces the footswitch, the interface and the pedal cannot be used at the same time. ...
R series v1.0 p 14 5. Make sure that you set your straight/effects blend at the signal processor, since all of your preamp's signal is passed through the effects loop. Do not use an effects-only output to return from the processor to the amp. Always use the "mix" output, if the unit has one. Effects...
R series v1.0 p 15 the effects loop send is configured so that it is always active, so you can use it as a variable output. Note that if you use the send to drive slave amps, etc., and have nothing plugged into the return jack, the signal still passes from the preamp to the power amp. You can also u...
R series v1.0 p 16 driving an extension cabinet - chubster 40, r30-112 8 Ω line out 560 Ω total min. Z 8 Ω 40 w. Rms caution: chassis surface hot speaker unplug the internal speaker's jack from the speaker output. Using a heavy-gauge speaker cord, connect the output jack to the speaker input on an e...
R series v1.0 p 17 driving an extension cabinet - r100-212 warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture line out 560 Ω total min. Z 8 Ω 100 w. Rms speaker jacks in parallel use first speaker 1 speaker 2 8 Ω to internal speaker using a heavy-...
R series v1.0 p 18 running two amps in parallel without a y-cord high gain gain low inputs high gain gain low inputs from guitar the preamp and output amp sections, as well as all controls, function normally in this setup. Use a shielded cord. Slaving a second amp - chubster 55, suprema, r55-112, an...
R series v1.0 p 19 slaving a second amp or power amp - chubster 40, r30-112 power amp preamp out patch in arts inside. Refer servicing to power amp preamp out patch in arts inside. Refer servicing to connect a shielded cord from your thirty twelve's line out to the power amp in or effects loop retur...
R series v1.0 p 20 placing a signal processor in the effects loop - chubster 40, r30-112 input output power amp preamp out patch in arts inside. Refer servicing to using shielded cords, connect the patch section's preamp out to the processor's input, and the processor's output to the patch section's...
R series v1.0 p 21 sending a direct signal to p.A. Or recording gear warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture line out 560 Ω total min. Z 8 Ω 55 w. Rms speaker jacks in parallel use first speaker 1 speaker 2 line input to speaker cabinet...
R series v1.0 p 22 built to take a lot, but why push it? If you treat your amp well, it will treat you (and your guitar's tone) well. Check for loose tubes here's as close as you should get to being inside your amp. With the amp unplugged and cooled off, examine the tubes to make sure they're in tig...
R series v1.0 p 23 3. Check the standby switch. 4. If an effect or signal processor is plugged into the effects loop, make sure it's turned on and that the level controls on the amp and processor are set correctly. 5. Check the speaker cable or cables to see if they are disconnected or shorted. 6. C...
R series v1.0 p 24 3. Check the signal level at other devices in the signal path. 4. One or more tubes may be bad (refer to the tube information, or take your amp to qualified service personnel). Tube care and replacement like a sports car, there's a certain amount of wear and tear to be expected in...
R series v1.0 p 25 chubster 55, suprema, r55-112 v1 v2 v3 v4 v5 v7 v6 location type v1 12ax7 v2 12ax7 v3 12ax7 v4 12ax7 v5 12ax7 v6 el-34 v7 el-34 here's a brief description of what each tube does: v1 input buffer and tone control driver for channel 2, and also the first preamp stage of channel 1 v2...
R series v1.0 p 26 sylvania, mazda, and philips. Usually the chinese sound the brightest and have the most gain. Recently the sovtek 12ax7lp has been made available and it is improved from it's predecessors, yet has less gain and less high end than the chinese. Rca, g.E. Philips, mullard (nos) are g...
R series v1.0 p 27 checking for microphonic tubes as tubes wear, some problems can come up. One of the most common symptoms is a ringing sound. This is usually due to the tube becoming microphonic (like its name suggests, it's picking up sound and amplifying it). With the amp unplugged and cooled of...
R series v1.0 p 28 2. Replace one tube. Turn the amp on again. If the fuse blows (or the tube glows cherry red, indicating an internal short), you've found the bad tube. Turn off the amp immediately. If the fuse doesn't blow, replace the second tube and turn the amp on again. If the fuse blows, or i...
R series v1.0 p 29 specifications r30-112/chubster 40 high-gain input impedance: 1 megohm low-gain input impedance: 33k ohms output impedance: 8 ohms line output impedance: 330 ohms minimum total harmonic distortion: 5% at rated power bandwidth: 50 hz to 20khz preamp tubes: five 12ax7a output tubes:...
R series v1.0 p 30 suprema, chubster 55, r55-112 high-gain input impedance: 1 megohm low-gain input impedance: 33k ohms output impedance: 8 ohms line output impedance: 330 ohms minimum total harmonic distortion: 5% at rated power bandwidth: 50 hz to 20khz preamp tubes: five 12ax7a output tubes: two ...
R series v1.0 p 31 model r100-212a specifications high-gain input impedance: 1 megohm low-gain input impedance: 33k ohms output impedance: 8 ohms line output impedance: 330 ohms minimum total harmonic distortion: 5% at rated power bandwidth: 50 hz to 20khz preamp tubes: five 12ax7a output tubes: fou...
R series v1.0 p 32 research and development, 13310 ralston ave., sylmar, ca 91342, usa., attn: warranty service. Telephone 818.833.7066; telefacsimile 818.833.9656. Obligations 1. This warranty will be honored only on the presentation of the original proof of purchase. 2. Transportation of the produ...
