User manual

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Introduction
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IMPORTANT NOTICE!
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING POINTS MAY RE-
SULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER OR LOUDSPEAK-
ERS. DAMAGES CAUSED IN SUCH A WAY ARE NOT COV-
ERED BY WARRANTY.
Before you start, always make sure that your
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Bugera Valve Amplier is connected to a suit-
able loudspeaker. Observe the correct imped-
ance for your loudspeaker and use the appro-
priate output socket.
Always use loudspeaker cables for connection
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between the amplier and the loudspeaker.
Never use other types of cable, like instru-
ment cable or microphone cable.
Switching the amplier on and off:
Before connecting the amplier to a power out-
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let, make sure that both POWER and STANDBY
switches are set to the OFF position.
Power on (mandatory):
Switch the POWER switch on—wait for 60 sec-
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onds—then switch the STANDBY switch on.
Power off (recommended):
Switch the STANDBY switch off—wait for 30
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seconds—then switch the POWER switch off.
Note—after powering off we recommend that the ampli-
er is allowed to cool down for ten minutes before any
attempt is made to move the amplier. This reduces the
risk of mechanical damage to the sensitive valve ele-
ments.
ATTENTION! TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR
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AMP, NEVER USE THE BUGERA VALVE AM-
PLIFIER WITHOUT A LOUDSPEAKER CON-
NECTED!
Introduction
Congratulations! By purchasing the BUGERA 1990, you
get a classic 120-Watt valve amplier which stands out
for its raw power, reliability and mind-blowing “soul tone.”
The 2-channel preamplier design including BUGERA
ECC83/ECC83A preamp valves for breathtaking punch
and impressive gain. First-grade BUGERA 5881 power
valves, comprehensive sound control, 2 integrated re-
verb effects and an effect loop with volume control round
off the BUGERA 1990.
BUGERA instrument ampliers are handmade under
stringent production guidelines to ensure long life and
reliability. Each one includes our classic valve electronics,
hard-wearing switches and potentiometers, high-quali-
ty transformers and, not to forget, our hand-selected,
precision-matched BUGERA valves. And, owing to their
careful construction and component assembly, they are
able to stand up to the toughest demands.
Before you get started
Your product was carefully packed at the factory to en-
sure safe transport. Nevertheless, if the box is damaged
inspect the unit immediately for signs of damage.
If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it
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to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping
company immediately; otherwise, claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.
Always use the original box to prevent dam-
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age during storage or transport.
Make sure that children cannot play unsuper-
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vised with the unit or its packaging.
Please ensure proper disposal of all packing
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materials.
Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do
not place the unit near radiators etc.
Please make sure that all devices are properly
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grounded. For your own safety, never remove
or disable the ground conductors from the de-
vices or on the power cords. The unit must al-
ways be connected to the mains outlet with a
protective grounding connection.
The tone quality may diminish within the
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range of powerful radio broadcasting stations
and high-frequency sources. Increase the dis-
tance between the transmitter and the unit,
and use shielded cables for all connections.
Online registration
Please do remember to register your new BUGERA equip-
ment right after your purchase by visiting www.bugera-
amps.com and kindly read the terms and conditions of
our warranty carefully.
Should your BUGERA product malfunction, our goal is
to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for
warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom
the equipment was purchased. Should your BUGERA
dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly
contact the BEHRINGER company nearest to you. This
contact information is included in the original equipment
packaging (Global Contact Information/European Con-
tact Information).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps
us process your repair claims quicker and more efciently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
ATTENTION!
We would like to draw your attention to the
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fact that extremely loud sound levels may
damage your hearing as well as your loud-
speakers. Turn all VOLUME controls fully to
the left before you switch on the unit. Make
sure you select a suitable volume at all times.