TC Electronic BG500/115 User Manual - Miscellaneous

Ventilation

Be sure not to cover the BG500 cooling grid!

Insufficient ventilation may cause the amplifier’s temperature to

increase to critical values.

Protection Modes

The BG500 Combo is equipped with an intelligent protection

system, ensuring that the amp does not suffer or malfunction if

operated wrongly or in extreme environments.

General Protection Mode

When the BG500 Combo switches to 

Protection

mode, the

MUTE LED is lit while the first two and last two Compression

LEDs light up in turn.

Protection mode is invoked when (for whatever reason) a short

circuit situation occurs. In Protection mode, the speaker outputs

are shut off to prevent speaker damage. However, the balanced

output passes audio even in Protection mode.

To remedy the problem, try turning off the BG500 Combo for a

minute and then back on again. If the LED pattern described

here shows again, you will have to send the BG500 Combo to a

qualified service center for inspection.

Heat Protection Mode

When the BG500 Combo switches to 

Heat Protection

mode, the

PEAK and MUTE LEDs are lit while the first two and last two

Compression LEDs light up in turn.

Heat Protection is invoked if the amplifier is used in an

environment that is too hot, or if proper ventilation is not

ensured.

Proceed as follows:

–

Turn off the amplifier.

–

Solve the issues.

–

Allow the amplifier to cool off for a few minutes.

–

Turn on the amplifier again.

MISCELLANEOUS

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