SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier INPUT GAIN BASS HI BRT MIDRANGE FREQUENCY TREBLE MASTER 33Hz TUBE GAIN 80Hz 150Hz 300Hz 600Hz +12dB 0 -15dB PEAK / MUTE LO 900Hz 2kHz 5kHz 9kHz +8dB POWER MUTE EQ ON -12dB Owner’s Manual LEVEL -10dB ON
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 2–3 Introduction / Features......................................................................................................................... 4 The Front Panel............................................................................................................................... 5–7 The Rear Panel............
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier Introduction Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of an Ampeg SVT-3 PRO bass guitar amplifier. This compact, yet dynamically powerful bass amplifier, delivers a searing 450 watts of unsurpassed quality, offering the classic vibrance of tubes, as well as contemporary features. The SVT-3 PRO amplifier is an ideal companion to the Classic Series, Pro Series, or PF cabinets, available separately.
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier The Front Panel INPUT GAIN BASS MIDRANGE FREQUENCY TREBLE MASTER 33Hz TUBE GAIN 80Hz 150Hz 300Hz 600Hz 900Hz 2kHz 5kHz 9kHz +12dB +8dB 0 -15dB 1 2 34 EQ LO PEAK / MUTE 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. INPUT: The signal output from an instrument (active or passive) may be connected to this 1/4" input by means of a shielded instrument cable. 2.
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier The Front Panel continued INPUT GAIN BASS MIDRANGE FREQUENCY TREBLE MASTER 33Hz TUBE GAIN 80Hz 150Hz 300Hz 600Hz 900Hz 2kHz 5kHz 9kHz +12dB +8dB 0 -15dB 1 2 34 EQ LO PEAK / MUTE 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11. TREBLE: Use this to adjust the high frequency level of the amplifier. This provides up to 14 dB of boost, or 19 dB of cut at 5 kHz. The high frequency output is flat at the center position. 12.
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier The Front Panel continued INPUT GAIN BASS MIDRANGE FREQUENCY TREBLE MASTER 33Hz TUBE GAIN 80Hz 150Hz 300Hz 600Hz 900Hz 2kHz 5kHz 9kHz +12dB +8dB 0 -15dB 1 2 34 EQ LO PEAK / MUTE 5 6 POWER MUTE HI BRT 7 8 9 10 11 12 ON 13 14 15 16 LEVEL -12dB -10dB 17 18 ON 19 20 16. ACTIVE LED: This LED illuminates when the EQ is on. 17. 9–BAND GRAPHIC EQ: These sliders control the output frequencies indicated above each control.
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier The Rear Panel 21 MODEL: SVT-3PRO SERIAL: LINE: 120 V ~ XX WATTS: 1000 MAX 22 23 24 25 TRANSFORMER BAL. 26 27 LINE OUTPUT Hz SPEAKER OUTPUTS 275 WATTS @ 8 OHMS 450 WATTS @ 4 OHMS 4 OHM MIN. LOAD 110/115V: 250V T10A SLO BLO 230V: 250V T5A SLO BLO PULL GROUND LIFT PRE POST LEVEL BALANCED BALANCED/ UNBALANCED TUNER OUT EFFECTS LOOP CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier The Rear Panel continued 21 MODEL: SVT-3PRO SERIAL: LINE: 120 V ~ XX WATTS: 1000 MAX 22 23 24 25 TRANSFORMER BAL. 26 27 LINE OUTPUT Hz SPEAKER OUTPUTS 275 WATTS @ 8 OHMS 450 WATTS @ 4 OHMS 4 OHM MIN. LOAD 110/115V: 250V T10A SLO BLO 230V: 250V T5A SLO BLO PULL GROUND LIFT PRE POST LEVEL BALANCED BALANCED/ UNBALANCED TUNER OUT EFFECTS LOOP CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier Suggested Settings A note about the Graphic EQ: The Graphic EQ may be used in two ways: 1) To fine tune the sound, make small adjustments at the desired frequencies and leave the EQ on throughout the entire session. (This is great for adapting to varying room acoustics when playing multiple venues) and... 2) For a completely different sound, make larger adjustments and only activate the EQ when a “second channel” sound is required (such as during bass solos).
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier Personal Settings GAIN -15dB GAIN MASTER TUBE GAIN BASS MIDRANGE FREQUENCY TREBLE MASTER TUBE GAIN BASS MIDRANGE FREQUENCY TREBLE MASTER TUBE GAIN BASS MIDRANGE FREQUENCY TREBLE MASTER TUBE GAIN BASS MIDRANGE FREQUENCY TREBLE MASTER TUBE GAIN HI LO PEAK / MUTE GAIN HI BRT LO PEAK / MUTE GAIN HI BRT -15dB TREBLE LO PEAK / MUTE GAIN -15dB FREQUENCY HI BRT -15dB MIDRANGE LO PEAK / MUTE BRT -15dB BASS HI BRT PEAK / MUTE LO
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier Rack Mounting When mounting the SVT-3 PRO into a rack, the four bottom feet should be removed to maintain the two rack space height of the amplifier. Be sure to keep the feet and their attachment bolts for future use. If the feet are reinstalled, never use screws which will protrude farther into the amplifier than the original hardware. The rack must be a high quality enclosure capable of securely supporting the weight of the amplifier.
INPUT FOOTSWITCH MUTE -15dB PAD POST GAIN PEAK LED PRE PULL GROUND LIFT BALANCED LINE OUT TREBLE FREQUENCY BASS MIDRANGE TUBES ULTRA ULTRA BRIGHT HIGH LOW LINE OUT LEVEL BUFFER TUBE GAIN EQ IN BUFFER PREAMP OUT 1- MOSFETS POWER AMP IN TUBES FOOTSWITCH LEVEL MASTER VOLUME 9 BAND GRAPHIC EQ BAL./UNBAL.
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier SVT-3 PRO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Output Power Rating 450 watts rms @ 4 ohms, 3% THD 275 watts rms @ 8 ohms, 3% THD Signal to Noise Ratio 80 dB (20 Hz–30 kHz), ref: 1% THD+N into a 4 ohm load with –20 dB stimulus (“normal”) Maximum Gain 63 dB @ 1 kHz, tone controls centered Tube Complement 12AX7 (4), 12AU7 (1) Tone Controls Bass: +12 / –12 dB @ 50 Hz Midrange: +15 / –15 dB @ 220 Hz, 450 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.
SVT-3 PRO Bass Guitar Amplifier Service Information If you are having a problem with your SVT-3 PRO, you can go to our website (www.ampeg.com) and click on Support for service information, or call Technical Support at 1-800-898-3211 Monday-Friday during normal business hours, Pacific Time, to receive assistance. If you are outside of the U.S., contact your local distributor for technical support and service.
ORP 3-TVS reifilpmA ratiuG ssaB MODEL: SVT-3PRO SERIAL: LINE: 120 V ~ XX WATTS: 1000 MAX TRANSFORMER BAL. SPEAKER OUTPUTS 275 WATTS @ 8 OHMS 450 WATTS @ 4 OHMS 4 OHM MIN. LOAD 110/115V: 250V T10A SLO BLO 230V: 250V T5A SLO BLO LINE OUTPUT Hz PULL GROUND LIFT PRE POST LEVEL BALANCED BALANCED/ UNBALANCED TUNER OUT EFFECTS LOOP CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING. ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE.
