RB5 USER MANUAL
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 earthed) plug connected to a power socket with a grounded earth outlet. 3. All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 4. Obey all cautions in the Operating instructions and on the back of the unit 5.
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Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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, ensure that the wiring convention applicable to the country where the amplifier is to be used is strictly conformed to.
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dear Player, Thank you very much for purchasing your new Laney product and becoming part of the worldwide Laney family. Each and every Laney unit is designed and built with the utmost attention to care and detail, so I trust yours will give you many years of enjoyment. Laney products have a heritage which stretches back to 1967 when I first began building valve amplifiers in my parent’s garage.
Laney 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 13 12 15 14 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1 Normal and High inputs are provided for connection of bass guitars. High output basses, either Active or Passive should be connected via the High socket. Low output basses should be connected using the normal input. High output basses may also be placed in the Normal input if pre-amp overloading is desired. 2 This control is used to set the level of gain present in the pre-amp.
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 Controls the boost and cut of the low-frequency response of the pre-amplifier. 6 Selects the mid-frequencies (200Hz to 2KHz) to be cut or boosted in conjunction with the paramid level control To access low mid-frequencies turn the frequency control anticlockwise, to access higher mid frequencies turn the frequency control clockwise. 7 Sets the level of boost or cut applied to the frequency set by control frequency-cut, turn the control anti-clockwise.
Laney 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 4 5 6 REAR PANEL CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 5 6 Power inlet socket. Connect to your power source. Make sure the specified voltage is correct for your country! This drawer contains the main safety fuse for the unit. USE ONLY THE CORRECT SIZE AND RATING OF FUSE AS SPECIFIED ON THE PANEL. The mains fuse ratings are detailed in the specs section at the rear of this manual. Serial Number and model of your unit. This socket(s) should be used to connect an extension-cabinet.
Laney BLOCK DIAGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INPUT TUNER OUT NORMAL HIGH ON This loop is a series type so all your signal will go through your FX unit. ACTIVE FX LOOP GAIN SEND COMPRESSOR SECTION RETURN OUTPUT EQ SECTION PAD VOLUME POWER AMP D.I. OUT ACTIVE OTHER FEATURES Your RB5 features a kick style design to enable you to use it as a stage monitor, or a conventional straight combo.
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USER SETTINGS Found some cool settings you want to keep? Make a note of them here: General Notes Amplifier connection: In order to avoid damage, it is advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off your equipment. With all system parts connected, turn on source equipment, tape decks, cd players, mixers, effects processors etc. BEFORE turning on your Bass Amplifier.
Laney SPECIFICATIONS Supply Voltage Mains Fuse Power Consumption Output Power Rating Loudspeaker Features EQ D.I. Tuner Out Extension Loudspeaker Socket FX Loop Input Impedance Recommended Min Extension Speaker Power Recommended Richter Extension Cab Size Unit Weight Packing Weight OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ~100V, ~120V, ~220V, ~230V, ~240V 50/60Hz Factory Option ~220V>~240V = T2A L.
Laney POWER TO THE MUSIC METAL BLUES JAZZ ROCK AMPICONS ARE HERE TO HELP! @ In the interest of continued product development, Laney reserves the right to amend product specification without prior notification.
