Bugera G5 INFINIUM 5 Watt Class A Tube Amplifier Head User Guide
- June 15, 2024
- Bugera
Table of Contents
Bugera G5 INFINIUM 5 Watt Class A Tube Amplifier Head
Specifications
- Product Name: G5 INFINIUM
- Amplifier Type : 5-Watt Class-A Tube Amplifier Head
- Features: INFINIUM Tube Life Multiplier, MORPH EQ, Reverb, Power Attenuator
- Version: 2.0
Important Safety Instructions
- This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
- This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
- Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
- Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.
- 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 by the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 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 fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the 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.
- Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a 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.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking
plugs pre-installed. All other installations or modifications should be
performed only by qualified personnel.
- This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section).
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No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.
-
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel
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Read these instructions.
-
Keep these instructions.
-
Heed all warnings.
-
Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with a dry cloth.
-
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install under the manufacturer’s instructions.
-
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
-
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 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 fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
-
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods. -
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a 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.
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The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office or your household waste collection service.
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Do not install in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar unit.
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Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus
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Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed of at a battery collection point.
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This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 4
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss that may be suffered by any
person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph,
or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances, and
other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake,
Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Aston
Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music
Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2023 All rights
reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at community.musictribe.com/pages/support#warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
WARNING: Failure to observe the following points may result in damage
to the amplifier 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 amplifier and the loudspeaker. Never use other types of cable such as instrument cable and microphone cable.U
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 company immediately, 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 unsupervised with 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 G5 INFINIUM Hook-up
Step 1: Hook-Up
Step 2: Controls
- The POWER switch turns the amp on and off. The jewel lamp lights when power is on and flashes to indicate an error. See Infinium advice for details.
- STANDBY switch mutes the amp’s output and preserves your amp’s power tube. Put the amp into STANDBY mode when you are practicing via headphones rather than via speaker cabinet.
- REVERB knob adjusts the amount of reverb effect.
- MORPH knob blends the tonal character of the overdrive channel from an American style to a British flavor. The effect of this knob is more subtle when the MIDDLE knob is at the center 12:00 position, and more pronounced with the MIDDLE set very high or very low.
- EQ knobs adjust the low, middle, and high frequencies of the guitar tone.
- OVERDRIVE VOLUME knob adjusts the volume level of the overdrive channel.
- The GAIN knob adjusts the amount of distortion on the overdrive channel.
- The CHANNEL button switches between the clean and overdrive channels.
- The TONE knob adjusts the brightness of the clean channel.
- CLEAN VOLUME knob adjusts the volume level of the clean channel.
- INPUT – connect your guitar to this jack.
- LINE input allows the connection of external audio sources for jamming and practicing purposes.
- EFFECTS LOOP SEND and RETURN jacks allow connection of effects devices. Use the LEVEL button to select +4 dB for use with rack effect processors, or the -10 dB setting for use with stompbox effects.
- FOOTSWITCH input allows connection of the included footswitch.
- EMULATED OUTPUT jack allows the connection of headphones or a line out for recording. The signal emulates the sound of either a 1×12 or 4×12 cabinet, selectable via the adjacent button. This output works even when the amp is in Standby. The attenuator and power stage do not affect this signal.
- The POWER ATTENUATOR switch allows the amp to be run at 5 Watts, 1 Watt, or 0.1 Watts.
- AMPLIFIER OUTPUT jack allows connection of an 8 Ohm speaker cabinet. Always use a speaker cable for this connection!
- INFINIUM LED will light when the power tube needs to be replaced. Always use a 12BH7 power tube. The ECC83A preamp tube may be replaced with other variations though.
- IEC SOCKET accepts the included power cable
Bugera G5 INFINIUM Valve Life Monitoring
- The INFINIUM Tube Life Monitoring circuitry continuously monitors the output tube biasing for optimum performance and consistent tone, even as the tube ages. When the output tube does need to be replaced, the tube’s matching LED on the back panel will light permanently.
- When you do need to replace a tube, you may plug in the new tube and immediately begin using the amplifier; you will not need a technician to set up the bias for the new tube.
To replace a faulty output tube
- Switch off the amplifier and wait for the output tube to cool down to a safe temperature before touching it.
- Press down the tube retainer to the chassis using two fingers of one hand, and then gently pull on the tube while lightly rocking back and forth until the tube loosens and slides out of the socket.
- Carefully insert the new tube, making sure the new tube’s prongs are properly aligned with the matching holes and the gap is aligned with the corresponding gap in the Noval socket.
- Gently push the new tube until it sits firmly in the socket.
- Switch the amplifier back on in Standby mode.
- When the tube has warmed up to operating temperature, you may switch the amplifier out of Standby mode.
- The INFINIUM Tube Life Monitoring LED should now turn off and you can begin playing.
WARNING: When the front panel light starts flashing regularly, this indicates the amp cannot work due to too many issues. In this case we recommend replacing the faulty power amp tube immediately.
Specifications
Other important information
Important information
- Register online. Please register your new MusicTribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.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 MusicTribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the MusicTribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
- 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.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Bugera
G5 INFINIUM
- Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
- Address: 122 E. 42nd St.1, 8th Floor NY, NY 10168, United States
- Email Address: [email protected]
G5 INFINIUM
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FAQs
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Q: What should I do if the provided plug does not fit into my outlet?
- A: If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Q: How can I protect the power cord from being pinched?
- A: To protect the power cord from being pinched, avoid placing heavy objects on it and ensure that it is not trapped between furniture or other equipment.
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Q: Can I use any attachments or accessories with the G5 INFINIUM?
- A: No, it is recommended to use only attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer to ensure compatibility and safety.
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Q: What should I do if the amplifier is not operating normally?
- A: If the amplifier is not operating normally, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. They will be able to diagnose and repair any issues with the amplifier.
Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music
Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
- Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product complies with Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/ EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.
- Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/
- EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
- Address: Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark
- UK Representative : Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
- Address: 8th Floor, 20 Farringdon Street London EC4A 4AB, United Kingdom