User Manual Block-800B Bass Head
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 21.10.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Block-800B Bass Head
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for the amplification of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician. CAUTION! Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Features 3 Features This powerful bass head is characterized by the following special features: n n n n n n n n n n n n 12 Block-800B Bass Head Output power: 800 watt @ 4 Ω Class-D ICE power amp 4-band EQ Smart compressor D.I.
Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Connections and operating elements 5 Connections and operating elements Front panel ö # 4 14 Block-800B Bass Head $ 3 2 % 1 & 0 / ' ( .
Connections and operating elements 1 [TUNER OUT] | 1/4" phone socket for the permanent connection of a tuner 2 [POWER / CLIP] | The LED lights up green when the device is turned on. It lights up red when the signal is clipping. Then turn the [INPUT] control counter-clockwise until the LED turns green again.
Connections and operating elements 15 [COMP.] | control for setting the intensity of the compressor function. The use of this function results in fatter sounding depths, reduces signal peaks from hard string attack and increases the sustain of the notes, i.e. the long lingering of single notes. 16 [MUTE] | switch to mute the device 17 [INPUT] | preamp volume control. If the [POWER / CLIP] LED lights up red, this control must be turned counter-clockwise until the LED turns green again.
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Connections and operating elements 20 Housing fan 21 [OUTPUTS] | 2 × speaker outputs (Speaker Twist) to connect suitable speaker boxes. The overall impedance of the connected load must not fall below 4 Ω. 22 [SEND] | 1/4" jack socket of the serial effects loop for connecting sound processors such as compressors, etc. The connection can also be used as a line output, since the internal signal path is interrupted only by plugging a plug into the [RETURN] input. The SEND signal is tapped behind the EQ.
Technical specifications 6 Technical specifications Amp class Class-D ICE Input impedance [INPUT] HIGH: 1,5 MΩ LOW: 33 kΩ Output impedance [RETURN] 22 kΩ [LINE] 22 kΩ [SEND] 22 kΩ [D.I.] 420 Ω Power output (RMS) 800 W @ 4 Ω Input connections Power supply IEC chassis plug C14 Instrument 1 × 1/4" phone socket Effects loop 1 × 1/4" phone socket Line 1 × 3.
Technical specifications Sound control Headphones 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket Tuner 1 × 1/4" phone socket Bass 100 Hz, ± 12 dB Lower mids 400 Hz, ± 12 dB Upper mids 1.6 kHz , ± 12 dB Treble 7 kHz , ± 12 dB Signal-to-noise ratio > 80 dB (A-weighted) Distortion < 0.5 % Supply voltage 100 - 240 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 6.3 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 240 mm × 88 mm × 255 mm Weight 2.
Technical specifications Further information Equalizer 4-band Limiter no External effects loop yes Headphone connection yes Tuner output yes Compressor yes Effects processor no DI output yes Rack format no Suitable bag Item no.
Plug and connection assignment 7 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) 1 Signal 2 Ground, shielding 1 Signal (in phase, +) 2 Signal (out of phase, –) 3 Ground 1 Signal (left) 2 Signal (right) 3 Ground, shielding 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Block-800B Bass Head 23
Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) 24 Block-800B Bass Head 1 Ground, shielding 2 Signal (in phase, +) 3 Signal (out of phase, –) 4 Shielding on plug housing (option)
Protecting the environment 8 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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