TC Electronic BG250 User Manual - Miscellaneous

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MISCELLANEOUS

This amplifier is equipped with an advanced protection system 

for both the amplifiers and your own safety. These protection  

features should only kick in if you operate the amp under 

extreme conditions.

Ventilation

Be sure not to cover the BG250 cooling grid!

Insufficient ventilation may cause the amplifier’s temperature to 

increase to critical values.

Protection Modes

The BG250 is equipped with an intelligent protection system, 

ensuring that the amp does not suffer or malfunction if operated 

wrongly or in extreme environments. 

When the amplifier switches to Protection mode the speaker 

output is muted and the TUNER LEDs start flashing in pairs of 

two.

Protection mode can be invoked:

-  if a short circuit situation occurs (on speaker outputs)

-  if the amplifier is used in an environment that is too hot

-  if proper ventilation is not ensured

In Protection mode, the speaker outputs are shut off to prevent 

speaker damage. However, the balanced output still passes 

audio.

How to proceed if  you experience Protection mode

–  If the amplifier does not automatically recover from 

Protection mode and feels hot, try turning off the amplifier for 

a minute to let it cool. Ensure sufficient ventilation.

–  Turn on the amplifier again.

If these steps doesn’t solve the problem and the Tuners LED’s 

continue to flash, you will have to send the BG250 to a qualified 

service center for inspection.