Aguilar Amplification Tone Hammer 700 Bass V2 Amplifier User Manual
- June 28, 2024
- Aguilar Amplification
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Aguilar Amplification Tone Hammer 700 Bass V2 Amplifier
Specifications
- Input Voltage: 100 – 240VAC 50/60Hz
- Mains Fuse: Internal T 6.3A H/250V
- Maximum Power Consumption: 835W
Product Usage Instructions
Getting Started
Basic Setup:
- Connect the amplifier to the AC power outlet using the provided power cord.
- Plug in your instrument and press the operate button. Both lights on indicates that the amplifier is on and functioning.
Features & Functions
Front Panel Features
- Gain: Use this control to adjust the input level of your signal.
- Volume: Controls the overall output of the amplifier.
- Lift/Ground: If there is a hum when using the D.I., there may be a ground loop. In many cases, pushing in the Lift/Ground button can fix this problem.
Rear Panel Features
- Effects Loop Section (Send and Return): The effects loop section is intended to be used with professional rack gear with a nominal input level of 4 dBu. Effects pedals should be used in front of the amp.
- Speaker Output: One Speakon output is provided. Any combination of speaker cabinets may be used as long as the total load does not go below 2.67 ohms. The Speakon jacks are wired +1, -1.
Note: Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Prolonged and repeated exposure to high sound pressure could present a hearing damage risk.
FAQ
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Q: What should I do if there is a hum when using the D.I.?
A: Push in the Lift/Ground button on the front panel to potentially fix the ground loop issue causing the hum. -
Q: Can I use effects pedals with the amplifier?
A: Effects pedals should be used in front of the amp within the effects loop section (Send and Return) on the rear panel.
Thank you for purchasing the Tone Hammer 700 V2 amplifier!
Characterized by its warm, tube-like tone and character this superlight
amplifier combines three bands of flexible EQ, our signature “Drive” control
for added punch and grit, and 700 watts of power in a 5.7 lb. (2.6 kg.)
package. This solid-state amplifier provides 700 continuous watts at either 4
or 2.67 ohms, boasts an incredibly flexible EQ section, and features a series
effects loop, dual XLR balanced outputs, an AUX input, Headphones output, as
well as a rear panel Speakon output, and our Aguilar Cabinet Suite IR Module.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
equipment to rain or moisture. Aguilar Amplification assumes no responsibility
for any damage or injury that results from improper use or service.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! There are no user
serviceable parts inside of this product. This is a high voltage device, and
internal voltages can be lethal. Any and all work should be performed by
qualified personnel only.
- 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 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.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- 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.
- Vents are provided for heat dissipation on the sides, and at the rear of the amplifier. Maintain at least a 2” (5cm) space around these vents to provide sufficient ventilation.
- Make sure that the power cord is intact before plugging it into the unit. Do not use a cord with visible damage to its insulation, or connectors.
- The equipment shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. This is a Class I device, equipped with a safety feature that requires the use of the three-pin grounding power plug.
- Use only accessories listed in this manual, or in other way specified by the manufacturer.
- Do not install this amplifier on carts or other moving objects.
- Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect the equipment from the AC mains, remove the power cord from the AC receptacle.
- Do not use this device with wall/ceiling mounts not specified by the manufacturer.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Getting Started
Manual Conventions:
In this manual, words that appear in italics represent actual physical
controls on the Tone Hammer 700.
Basic Setup:
- Input Voltage: 100 – 240~VAC 50/60Hz
- Mains Fuse: Internal T 6.3A H/250V
- Maximum power consumption: 835W
The Tone Hammer 700 features a universal AC mains input, allowing it to
operate on any standard AC mains voltage ranging from 100 to 240 Volts with
frequency of either 50 or 60 Hz.
Connect your speaker cabinet(s) to the amplifier’s speaker output using only
cable(s) with Speakon-to-Speakon connections, or Speakon to ¼” connections
with an insulated barrel. Tone Hammer 700 amplifier uses a bridge-tied load
topology. This means that both speaker output terminals are connected to
hazardous voltage. Thus, using a ¼” plug with non-isolated barrel could
present a risk of an electric shock.
Speaker output is wired to pins 1+ and 1- on provided 4 pole Speakon connector
on the back panel of Tone Hammer 700. This connector will mate with any
standard 2 pole or 4 pole Speakon plugs and will work with any standard 2 or 4
wire Speakon-to-Speakon speaker cable. Use 12-gauge or larger speaker cable to
prevent temperature rise in the cable. Increased temperature could compromise
the electrical insulation in the cable and increase the risk of fire and
electric shock.
The amount of power this amplifier will produce varies with the impedance
rating of your cabinets.
8Ω (one 8Ω cabinet) – 350 W
4Ω (one 4Ω or two 8Ω cabinets) – 700 W
2.67Ω (one 8Ω and one 4Ω or three 8Ω cabinet) – 700 W
Connect the amplifier to the AC power outlet using provided power cord.
Plug in your instrument and press the operate button. Both lights on indicates
that the amplifier is on and functioning.
Protection Features
The Tone Hammer 700 is equipped with several protection circuits designed to
prevent any damage to the amplifier in cases where the limits of the normal
operating range are breached. Protections include an over current, an over
temperature, DC, and HF detectors. If any of these circuits are triggered, the
amplifier will either limit its output power or shut down. In case of a shut
down the amplifier will rapidly try to restart, checking if the faulty
condition is still present. In case of shut down, both Operate and Status
lights will turn off.
Features & Functions
Front Panel Features
-10 dB: Inserts a –10dB pad in the signal path to allow flexibility when adjusting the gain for a bass with very high output.
- Gain: Use this control to adjust the input level of your signal.
- Drive: The Drive control changes the gain structure and EQ interactively with the Gain control position. By modifying the circuit structure, Drive gives a “vintage voiced” EQ and gain structure that adapts to how you set the Gain control. The lower the Gain control setting, the “flatter” the EQ applied. The higher you set the Gain control, the more saturated the gain structure becomes, and the more the bass is tightened and the treble smoothed. The Drive circuitry surrounds the midrange controls, enabling you to get a huge variety of tonal characteristics by simply adjusting the Gain, Mid Level, and Mid Freq controls.
- Volume: Controls the overall output of the amplifier.
EQ Section:
- Treble: +/- 14 dB @ 4 kHz
- Mid Level: +/- 16 dB
- Mid Frequency: 180 Hz – 1 kHz
- Bass: +/- 17 dB @ 40 Hz
D.I. 1:
- D.I. Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu.
D.I. Pre/Post Button:
Pre – Your signal goes to the D.I. XLR output jack before your Gain and EQ
settings, but after the –10 dB input pad.
Post – Gain, Drive, EQ and effects will be sent to the D.I. XLR output jack.
In this setting, adjustments to the Master control will only affect the output
to your speaker cabinets, not the signal going to the D.I.
Lift/Ground: If there is a hum when using the D.I. there may be a ground
loop. In many cases pushing in the Lift/Ground button can fix this problem.
The Tone Hammer® 700 V2 can be run safely without a speaker load attached to
the amplifier for recording through the XLR output. Simply remove the speaker
cables from the rear panel Speakon jacks and then run a cable from the XLR
output to your recording device/interface.
Note: The Tone Hammer® 700 V2 will not be harmed by phantom power through
the DI. D.I. Phantom power is a power supply that can be switched on at the
channel input of some mixing consoles and is used to power some types of
microphones. Use of phantom power (usually labeled as 48V) will have no effect
on the D.I. or the amplifier in general.
Rear Panel Features
Effects Loop Section (Send and Return): The effects loop section is intended
to be used with professional rack gear with a nominal input level of 4 dBu.
The effects loop is wired for series operation. Effects pedals should be used
in front of the amp.
Speaker Output: One Speakon output is provided. Any combination of speaker
cabinets may be used as long as the total load does not go below 2.67 ohms.
The Speakon jacks are wired +1, -1.
Tuner: One ¼” Tuner output is provided. When the amplifier is muted your
signal will still reach the tuner.
Headphone out: The Tone Hammer® 700 V2 features a 1/8” headphone out for
silent practice. Use the Aux-In 1/8” for connecting your laptop, phone, or
audio source and the Headphone Out 1/8” out for your headphones. To adjust the
balance of your aux-in to headphone mix, use the Headphone Mix control.
Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Prolonged and repeated
exposure to high sound pressure could present a hearing damage risk.
Aux In: 1/8” aux input for music device
D.I.2 / Aguilar Cabinet Suite: The second D.I. on the back panel adds
additional flexibility and features to your Tone Hammer® 700 V2 amplifier. Use
this second D.I. as a dedicated D.I. for sending a “Post” signal to a second
channel, In Ear Monitor Mix, or a “Post” signal with either one of three
preloaded Impulse Responses (The Tone Hammer® 700 V2 comes preloaded with our
SL 112, SL 410x, and DB 410 impulse responses).
D.I. 2 Lift/Ground: If there is a hum when using the D.I. there may be a
ground loop. In many cases pushing in the Lift/Ground button can fix this
problem.
USB-C: This connector is used to interface between your amplifier and a
Windows® OS or Apple® computer, for modifying IR files via the Aguilar Cabinet
Suite. NOTE: This connector cannot be used as a recording interface or
charging port. You can also add your own impulse responses to any of the three
slots, via the Aguilar Cabinet Suite. To do this, be sure to first download
and open Aguilar Cabinet Suite software
(www.aguilaramp.com), connect the amplifier via
USB-C, and simply drag-and-drop your IR file into the desired slot.
CAB IR Select: Press this button to cycle through your cabinet IRs. Each
press of the button cycles from no IR file applied to IR slots 1, 2, 3, and
back to no IR applied.
Warranty Information
Aguilar Amplification’s products are covered under warranty to the original
owner against defects in materials and workmanship. Aguilar products are under
warranty for a period of 3 years. Tubes are covered by the warranty for a
period of 90 days and speakers are covered for a period of 1 year.
The warranty period starts from the date of purchase from an authorized
Aguilar dealer. Your sales slip or purchase invoice is necessary for warranty
service.
If you are needing your unit to be repaired or serviced within the USA, please
contact Korg USA Customer Service at
customerservice@korgusa.com with a
description of your unit’s issue. For general product support, please contact
support@korgusa.com.
Aguilar Amplification is not responsible for shipping damage, either to or
from our service centers. Claims must be filed with the carrier.
Outside USA
Please contact your local Dealer or Distributor for your countries specific
warranty period and repair procedure.
Environmental Protection
This symbol means that used electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) should
not be disposed of with household waste.
Please contact your local authority or retailer for further information on
nearest WEEE collection center and recycling advice.
Aguilar Musical Instruments LLC
316 South Service Road
Melville, NY 11747
References
- Aguilar Amplification Official USA Store – Aguilar Shop
- Aguilar Amplification Official USA Store – Aguilar Shop
- Aguilar Dealers – Aguilar Shop
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