behringer ULTRABASS BX2000H 2,000-Watt Class-D Bass Amplifier User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: Behringer

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
LEGAL DISCLAIME
LIMITED WARRANTY
Hook-up
Controls
Getting started
Specifications
Other important information
References
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behringer ULTRABASS BX2000H 2,000-Watt Class-D Bass Amplifier User Guide

Important Safety Instructions

**** Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification 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
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 warning
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 amplifiers) 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 fit 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.
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 of time
Refer all servicing to qualified 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
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
Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIME

Music Tribe 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. 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, Oberheim, Auratone, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 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 musictribe.com/warranty

Hook-up

Step 1 : Hook-Up

Controls

LEVEL – This VU meter indicates the input signal level that is applied to the preamp circuitry of the BX2000H.
PASSIVE/ACTIVE INPUTS – These are the inputs for your electric bass guitar. The PASSIVE jack is for passive basses, the ACTIVE jack is for active basses with high output levels.
GAIN – Use this control to adjust the input gain on your BX2000H. Turn down the gain to minimum or press MUTE before connecting or disconnecting your guitar.
FOOTSWITCH – Connect a dual non-latching footswitch with a ¼” TRS connector to control the MUTE and FX INSERT effects loop functions. (Footswitch not included).
COMP – Use this control to adjust the compressor threshold level. When the signal exceeds the threshold, compression will begin, and the THRESH LED will light.
MUTE – Press this switch to mute the input signal.
The switch will illuminate when engaged.
BASS – This control allows you to boost or cut the bass level at approximately 50 Hz.
DEEP – Press this switch to increase the levels in the low frequency range from 30 to 200 Hz.
The switch will illuminate when engaged.
140 Hz – This control allows you to boost or cut the upper-bass level at approximately 140 Hz.
MIDDLE – This control allows you to boost or cut the low-midrange level at approximately 500 Hz.
1.6 kHz – This control allows you to boost or cut
the high-midrange level at approximately 1.6 kHz.
TREBLE – This control allows you to boost or cut the high frequency level at approximately 7.5 kHz.
BRIGHT – Use this switch to enable or disable the BRIGHT effect, which adds some brilliance to the treble frequencies in the range from 2 kHz to 20 kHz. The switch will illuminate when engaged.
SHAPE – When the SHAPE switch is pressed in, you can use this control to modify the filter sound.
The filter position is adjustable from 200 Hz to 800 Hz.
SHAPE – This switch activates the SHAPE filter.
The switch will illuminate when engaged.
OUTPUT – Use this control to adjust the overall output volume. The CLIP LED will light if the output signal is clipping. Turn down the level if the CLIP LED comes on.
SEND/TUNER – Connect this output to the input of your effects device or tuner.
RETURN – Connect the output of your effects device to this input. Since the BX2000H features a serial effects path, the mix ratio must be set on your effects device.
DI – Use this balanced XLR output to feed the audio signal from your BX2000H to an external mixing console. The signal tap is post-EQ and independent from the OUTPUT control.
LINE OUT – Use this unbalanced ¼” TRS output to connect your BX2000H to a mixing console or secondary amplifier that has no balanced inputs.
POWER SWITCH – Use the POWER switch to switch the BX2000H on or off. Make sure the POWER switch is always readily accessible when using the amplifier.
POWER CONNECTION – Connect the included power cable to this socket and to a mains outlet properly configured for your model.
PARALLEL SPEAKER OUTPUTS – Use these outputs to connect your loudspeaker. The outputs are wired in parallel using two professional locking loudspeaker connectors. Pin 1+ and 2+ are positive, Pin 1- and 2- are negative.
FAN – An internal fan is used to cool the amplifier. Make sure that the fan and the cooling vents are unobstructed.

Getting started

Connect the BX2000H speaker output to your bass cabinet using a speaker cable with professional locking connectors.
Connect the included power cable to the BX2000H. Connect the other end to a mains outlet properly configured for your particular model. DO NOT turn the power on yet.
Turn down the BX2000H GAIN and OUTPUT controls, set all EQ controls to center position, switch all front panel buttons off and connect your bass guitar to the appropriate PASSIVE or ACTIVE input.
Turn on the power by flipping on the rear panel power switch.
Play the loudest peaks on your bass guitar, and adjust the GAIN so the input meter operates approximately in the middle. Adjust the OUTPUT control to set the overall output volume, and also adjust it to prevent the CLIP light from coming on regularly. Experiment with the other controls to suit your taste

Specifications

Audio Inputs

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

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 5270 Procyon Street, Las Vegas NV 89118, United States
Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 in accordance with 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 receiver.
Connect the equipment into 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 device 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.

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 is in compliance 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.