BUGERA 212V-BK Cabinet Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Bugera

Table of Contents

Operating/Safety Instructions
Limited Warranty
IMPORTANT NOTICE
BUGERA 212V-BK Controls
BUGERA 212V-BK Getting started
BUGERA 212V-BK Hook-Up
Specification
Other important information
References
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BUGERA 212V-BK Cabinet Instruction Manual

Operating/Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT: Read this document before using this product. Want more information? See the back page of this booklet.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!
ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE! NE PAS OUVRIR!

Warning
Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of suffi cient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with 1 /4″ TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modifi cation should be performed only by qualifi ed personnel.
** Caution
High voltage! Risk of death! To avoid lethal electric shock, do not open the casing.
There are no user-serviceable components inside. Refer all maintenance to qualifyed service personnel. Remove the mains cable when the unit is not in use.
Warning
** To eliminate the risk of fi re and electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture and splashing or dripping liquid, which might enter the device. Do not place any objects fi lled with liquid, such as vases, on the unit.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure— voltage that may be suffi cient to constitute a riskof shock.
****This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
CAUTION! – These service instructions are for use by qualifi ed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

Technical specifi cations and appearance are subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. RED CHIP COMPANY LTD accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. Colors and specifi cations may vary slightly from product. BUGERA products are sold through authorized dealers only. This manual is copyrighted. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of RED CHIP COMPANY LTD. BUGERA products are distributed exclusively by the BEHRINGER Group of companies globally, and specifi cally by BEHRINGER Luxembourg Sarl in the European Union.

Limited Warranty

Warranty
This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a BUGERA authorized dealer in the country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be found on BUGERA’s website www.bugera-amps.com under “Where to Buy“, or you can contact the BEHRINGER offi ce closest to you.
**BEHRINGER*** warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product shows any defects within the specifi ed warranty period and that defect is not excluded under § 4, BEHRINGER shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts. In case BEHRINGER decides to replace the entire product, this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase of the original product.
Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by BEHRINGER.
Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded.
PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Online registration
Please do remember to register your new BUGERA equipment right after your purchase at www.bugera-amps.com under “Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more effi ciently. Thank you for your cooperation!
Return authorization number
To obtain warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BUGERA dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under “Support” at www.behringer.com.
If your country is not listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at www.behringer.com.
Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at www.bugera- amps.com BEFORE returning the product.
All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product. After verifying the product’s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt, BEHRINGER will then issue a Return Materials Authorization (“RMA”) number.
Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER.
Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.
Warranty Exclusions
This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries. Where applicable, BEHRINGER warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase.
This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modifi ed in any way. If the product needs to be modifi ed or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, this modifi cation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does not cover any such modifi cation/adaptation, regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this limited warranty, BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modifi cation/adaptation.
This limited warranty covers only the product hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty.
This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts.
Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty:

  * improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BUGERA user or service manuals;
  * connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used;
  * damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature (accident, fi re, fl ood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER.
7. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the limited warranty.
8. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer.

Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. BEHRINGER or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notifi cation, BEHRINGER will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sentin a written repair order.
Authorized BUGERA dealers do not sell new products directly in online auctions. Purchases made through an online auction are on a “buyer beware” basis. Online auction confi rmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verifi cation and BEHRINGER will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction.
Warranty transferability
This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of authorized retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER.
Claim for damage
Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws, BEHRINGER shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product.
Claim for damage
This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and BEHRINGER. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product. BEHRINGER provides no other warranties for this product.
Other warranty rights and national law
This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.
The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws.
This warranty does not detract from the seller’s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect.
Amendment
Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding BEHRINGER’s limited warranty, please see complete details online at www .bugera-amps.com.

BEHRINGER Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including all BEHRINGER group companies

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Failure to observe the following points may result in damage to the amplifi er or loudspeakers. Damage caused in such a way are not covered by warranty.
Observe the correct impedance for your loudspeaker and use the appropriate output socket.
Always use loudspeaker cables for connection between the amplifi er and the loudspeaker. Never use other types of cable such as instrument cable and microphone cable.

Before you get started
Your product was carefully packed at the factory to ensure 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 to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping companyimmediately, otherwise, claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.
Always use the original box to prevent damage during storage or transport.
Make sure that children cannot play unsupervisedwith the unit or its packaging.
Please ensure proper disposal of all packing 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 grounded. For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductors from the devices or on the power cords. The unit must always be connected to the mains outlet with a protective grounding connection.

Important notes concerning installation

The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections.

BUGERA 212V-BK Controls

Step 1: Controls

Paso 1: Controles

Étape 1 : Réglages

STEREO / MONO switch—Slide the switch upward to select
STEREO mode. Slide the switch downward to select MONO mode.

LEFT / 16 OHMS input—In STEREO mode, this input jack connects to the left speaker, with 8 Ohms impedance. In MONO mode, this input jack connects to both speakers and offers 16 Ohms of impedance.

RIGHT / 4 OHMS input—In STEREO mode, this input jack connects to the right speaker, with 8 Ohms impedance. In MONO mode, this input jack connects to both speakers and offers 4 Ohms of impedance.

BUGERA 212V-BK Getting started

Step 2: Getting started

Turn off the amp before connecting it to the speaker cabinet.
elect MONO to drive the speakers from a single power amp, and choose between the 4 Ohm and 16 Ohm inputs.
Select STEREO to drive the speakers from two amplifiers or a stereo power amp; The LEFT and RIGHT input jacks each operate with 8 Ohms impedance.
Set the impedance selector switch on your amp to a setting that matches the speaker cabinet impedance. (Please refer to the operating instructions accompanying your amplifier.)
Connect the amp to the speaker cabinet using heavy duty speaker cables, preferably no smaller than 2.5 mm2
(13 AWG). NEVER USE GUITAR CABLES IN PLACE OF SPEAKER CABLES.

WARNING: IMPEDANCE MISMATCHES CAN DAMAGE YOUR AMPLIFIER! If the
impedance of the connected speaker cabinet fails to match the amplifier’s impedance, the amp could be damaged. Please refer to the operating instructions accompanying your amplifier.

BUGERA 212V-BK Hook-Up

Step 3: Hook-Up
****Please check amplifier user manual for advice on proper impedance matching of your amplifier.

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Wiring

Specification

BUGERA 212V-BK

Speaker type| 2 x 12″ BUGERA Vintage Guitar Series, 12G70J8
Power rating| 1 x 140 Watts (mono)/2 x 70 Watts (stereo)
Impedance (mono/stereo)| 4 Ohms mono (right input) or 16 Ohms mono (left input)/8 Ohms stereo
Dimensions (H x W x D)| 690 x 275 x 530 mm/27.2 x 10.8 x 20.9 in
Weight| 22 kg/48.5 lb

Other important information

Register online. Please register your new BUGERA equipment right after you purchase it by visiting www.bugera-amps.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
Malfunction. Should your BUGERA product malfunction, it is our intention to get it repaired as quickly as possible. Please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BUGERA dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may contact one of our subsidiaries or distributors listed at www.bugera-amps.com in the WHERE TO BUY section.
Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

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