BV150H Three Channel Guitar Amplifier
The Front Panel – Input, Channel 1: Channel 2:
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1. INPUT JACK: Use this 1/4” jack to connect your guitar to the 9. CH. 2 SELECT SWITCH: This switch, when activated, selects
amplifier by means of a shielded instrument cable. Channel 2. The amber LED above the switch illuminates when
Channel 2 is selected. When the footswitch (#28, rear panel) is con-
2. CH. 1 SELECT SWITCH: This switch, when activated, selects nected, either the front panel select switches or the footswitch may
Channel 1. The green LED above the switch illuminates when be used to select the active channel.
Channel 1 is selected. When the footswitch (#28, rear panel) is con-
nected, either the front panel select switches or the footswitch may 10. GAIN: Use this control to adjust the input gain for Channel 2.
be used to select the active channel. With the control rotated counter clockwise, the resulting tones are
“Classically British” - warm and crunchy . As you rotate the control
3. GAIN: Use this control to adjust the input gain for Channel 1. With clockwise the tones take on a creamy smooth overdrive with a touch
the control rotated counter clockwise, the resulting tones are tight of compression.
and dynamic. As you rotate the control clockwise the tones take on
more crunch. 11. TREBLE: Use this control to adjust the high frequency output of
Channel 2. The Channel 2 Treble control provides 12dB of boost or
4. TREBLE: Use this control to adjust the high frequency output of cut at 2.5kHz.
Channel 1. The Channel 1 Treble control provides an adjustment
range of 38dB at 5kHz. 12. MID BOOST SELECT: Use this rotary switch to add a 4 to 5 dB
boost from the low frequencies to the midrange frequency selected:
5. MID FREQ SELECT: Use this rotary switch to select the frequency 250Hz, 500Hz, 750Hz or 1kHz.
for the Mid control (#6): 300Hz, 700Hz, 1kHz, 1.5kHz or 3kHz.
13. MID: Use this control to adjust the mid frequency output of
6. MID: Use this control to adjust the mid frequency output of Channel 2. The Channel 2 Mid control provides 10dB of boost or cut
Channel 1. The Channel 1 Mid control provides 10dB of boost or at 750Hz.
16dB of cut at the frequecy selected by the Mid Freq Select control
(#5). The Channel 1 Mid control uses a peak/dip style filter. 14. LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level for Channel 2.
Use this control in conjunction with the Channel 2 Gain control (#10)
7. LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level for Channel 1. to achieve the desired sound for Channel 2.
Use this control in conjunction with the Channel 1 Gain control (#3)
to achieve a wide variety of dynamics and to get the desired sound 15. BASS: Use this control to adjust the low frequency output of
for Channel 1. Channel 2. The Channel 2 Bass control provides 20dB of boost or
cut at at 50Hz.
8. BASS: Use this control to adjust the low frequency output of
Channel 1. The Channel 1 Bass control provides 24dB of boost or
cut at at 50Hz.
BV150H Three Channel Guitar Amplifier
The Front Panel – Channel 3: Effects Loop, Eek! and Ugh!:
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16. CH. 3 SELECT SWITCH: This switch, when activated, selects 23. LOOP SWITCH: This switch, when activated, engages the rear
Channel 3. The red LED above the switch illuminates when Channel panel Effects Loop (#33–37, rear panel). Ths blue LED above the
3 is selected. When the footswitch (#28, rear panel) is connected, switch illuminates when the rear panel effects loop is engaged. When
either the front panel select switches or the footswitch may be used the footswitch (#28, rear panel) is connected, either the front panel
to select the active channel. Loop switch or the footswitch may be used to engage the effects
loop.
17. GAIN: Use this control to adjust the input gain for Channel 3.
With the control rotated counter clockwise, the resulting tones have a Note: This may also be used as an additional Boost switch – see
puchy tube sound (perfect for “agressive” rhythm guitar). As you #37, page 5 for detailed information.
rotate the control clockwise the tones take on serious overdrive dis-
24: EEK!: Use this high frequency power amp damping control to
tortion.
add definition and more of an edge to your sound. The Eek! control
18. TREBLE: Use this control to adjust the high frequency output of is useful for compensating for acousticlly absorbent rooms or cabi-
Channel 3. The Channel 3 Treble control provides 15dB of boost or nets with overbearing low frequency resonance.
cut at the frequency selected by the High Freq Select switch (#19). 25: UGH!: Use this low frequency power amp damping control to
add control and shape the low end of your sound. The Ugh! control
19. HIGH FREQ SELECT: Use this rotary switch to select the fre-
tightens the low frequencies when rotated counter clockwise, giving
quency for the High control (#18): 2kHz, 4kHz, 6kH, 8kHz or 10kHz. better control over the speaker cones. When this control is rotated
20. MID: Use this control to adjust the mid frequency output of clockwise, the speaker cones are allowed to move more freely which
gives the sound more “thump.”
Channel 3. The Channel 3 Mid control provides 20dB of boost or cut
at 1.2kHz. 26: STANDBY SWITCH: Use this switch to activate the amplifier (top
of the switch depressed) or place the amplifier in the stand by mode
21. LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level for Channel 3. (bottom of the switch depressed). The amplifier should be in the
Use this control in conjunction with the Channel 3 Gain control (#17) stand by mode during set breaks. This switch illuminates when the
to achieve the desired sound for Channel 3. amplifier is active.
22. BASS: Use this control to adjust the low frequency output of Note: The Power switch (#27) must be turned on for at least ONE
Channel 3. The Channel 3 Bass control provides 18dB of boost or MINUTE before turning on the Standby switch.
cut at at 100Hz.
27. POWER SWITCH: Use this switch to turn the amplifier on (top of
the switch depressed) and off. This switch illuminates when the
amplifier is turned on.
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BV150H Three Channel Guitar Amplifier
The Rear Panel:
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28. FOOTSWITCH JACK: Use this jack to connect the BVFS4 four- 35. EFFECTS LOOP SERIES/PARALLEL SWITCH: Use this switch
button footswitch to the amplifier for remote control of channel selec- to configure the Effects Loop for series or parallel operation.
tion and effects loop on/off. Use the supplied MIDI cable for this con- Experimenting with various effects will determine which setting pro-
nection. (A five-wire MIDI cable must be used for proper operation of vides the best results.
the footswitch.) 36. EFFECT LOOP RETURN JACK: Use this jack to return the sig-
29. SPEAKER OUTPUT JACKS: Use these jacks to connect the nal from the output of an external effects processor into the effects
amplifier to your speaker cabient(s) by means of heavy duty (16GA loop.
minimum) speaker cables. 37. EFFECTS LOOP RETURN JACK: Use this control to adjust the
Note: NEVER use the amplifier if it is not connected to a speaker input level of the signal at the Effects Loop return jack (#36).
cabinet! NOTE: The Effects Loop can also be used as a gain boost: con-
30. IMPEDANCE SWITCH: Use this switch to match the amplifier nect a signal cable between the Send and Return jacks and use
impedance to match your speaker cabinet(s). Use the following the Effects Loop Send and Return Level controls (#33, 37) to
chart and be certain this switch is at the proper setting before turning adjust the amount of signal boost - up to 6dB in series mode
on the amplifier: and up to 9dB in parallel mode.
IMPEDANCE NUMBER OF TOTAL 38. HUM BALANCE: Use this control to minimize the residual hum
OF CABINETS CABINETS IMPEDANCE in the amplifier. Use a small flatbalde screwdriver to gently rotate the
16 ohms 2 8 ohms control until the hum is at a minimum. Allow the unit to fully warm up
16 ohms 4 4 ohms
8 ohms 2 4 ohms
and set all Level and Gain controls fully counterclockwise before
adjusting this control.
31. SLAVE OUT JACK: Use this jack to conenct the amplifier to a 39. FUSE: The fuse protects the amplifier from voltage overload con-
second guitar amplifier, a powered monitor, or recording console. ditions. If the fuse fails, replace it only with the same size and type
The signal at this jack is an attenuated replica of the signal at the of fuse. If the fuse fails repeatedly contact your Crate Service Center.
Speaker Output jacks (#29).
40. AC INLET JACK: Insert the female end of the power cord firmly
Note: The Slave Out Level control (#32) must be fully counter clock- into this jack. The grounded power cord should only be plugged into
wise before connection is made from the Slave Out jack to another a grounded power outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes
piece of equipment! SLOWLY rotate the Slave Out Level control and is compatible with the voltage, power and frequency require-
clockwise when setting the slave equipment levels. ments stated on the rear panel. Do not attempt to defeat the safety
32. SLAVE OUT LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level ground connection!
of the signal at the Slave Out jack (#31).
33. EFFECTS LOOP SEND LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the The BVFS4 footswitch – select channels
level of the signal at the Effects Loop Send jack (#34). and turn the effects loop on and off
with just a tap of your foot!
34. EFFECTS LOOP SEND: Use this jack to send a line level signal
to the input of an external effects processor.
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BV150H Three Channel Guitar Amplifier
BV150H TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Output Power Rating 150W RMS @ 5% THD, 4, 8, or 16Ω load, 120 VAC
Signal to Noise Ratio 75dB typical
Gain Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
65dB 95dB 95dB
EQs Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel3
Low 24dB range @ 50Hz 20dB range @ 50Hz 18dB range @ 100Hz
Mid +10/-16dB @ EQ Switch setting 10dB range @ 750Hz 20dB range @ 1.2kHz
EQ Switch 300, 700, 1k, 1.5k or 3kHz +4~5dB @ 250, 500, 700 or 1kHz 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k or 10kHz
High 38dB range @ 5kHz 12dB range @ 2.5kHz 15dB range @ EQ Switch setting
EEK! 10dB above 5kHz
UGH! 12dB below 250Hz
PREAMP TUBES (8) 12AX7A
POWER TUBES (6) 6L6GC
POWER REQUIREMENTS 120VAC, 60Hz, 600VA
100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 600VA
230VAC, 50/60Hz, 600VA
SIZE AND WEIGHT 30”W x 12”H x 10-1/2”D, 53 lbs.
The BV150H is covered with a durable Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Never
spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.
Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Declaration Of Conformity
#__, Effective 01-01-2001
Manufacturer’s Name: SLM Electronics
Production Facility: 11880 Borman Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA
Production Facility: 700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, AR 72687, USA
Shipping Facility: 1400 Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA
Office Facility: 1400 Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA
Product Type: Audio Amplifier
Complies with the following Standards:
Safety: EN60065, E60065, C22.2, UL6500 and/or UL813
EMC: Directive 89/336/EEC, EN55103, EN55013, EN61000,
and/or FCC 47CFR 15B clA
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SLM Electronics - R & D Engineering
1901 Congressional Drive, St Louis, MO 63146, USA
Tel.: 314-569-0141, Fax: 314-569-0175
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