Laney Amplification LV200 User's Manual
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1. METAL JAZZ BLUES AMPICONS ARE HERE TO HELP www laney co uk In the interest of continued product development Laney Reserves the right to amend product specification without prior notification2. Power inlet socket Connect to your power source Make sure the specified voltage is correct for your country This drawer contains the main safety fuse for the unit USE ONLY THE CORRECT SIZE AND RATING OF FUSE AS SPECIFIED ON THE PANEL The mains fuse ratings are detailed in the specs section at the rear of this manual Displays the model number power requirements and serial number of the unit Connect your headphones here for silent practice The internal and any extension loudspeakers are automatically muted Connect an extension loudspeaker cabinet here the internal loudspeaker remains connected The impedance of the extension cabinet must not be less than 8 Ohms Connecting cabinets that have a lower impedance than 8 Ohms will result in the amplifier overheating Continual use in this manner may cause permanent damage Line level FX Loop Return to connect back from an external effects controller Line level FX Loop Send to connect to an external effects controller Connect a dedicated Laney LV3Way footswitch here included to allow remote switching of the reverb and channels Page 8 12 QUICK START SETTINGS suggestions only experiment E TE RT E ROI Ti eae TTK fae a 4 ata gt T 5 wem D dh _ a gt t d x ui IS EE X a En a 2 Me ZI 8 4 te este 1 Pt Ty NA IEA oer JA I wr AO O 7 ea a WEE V A CHE A uS 2S l O
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4. USER MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic cautions should always be followed including the following Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product The product should be powered by a three pin grounded or earthed plug connected to a power socket with a grounded earth outlet All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Obey all cautions in the Operating instructions and on the back of the unit All operating instructions should be followed This product should not be used near water i e a bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built up enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air 8 This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as stove radiator or another heat producing amplifier 9 Connect only to a power supply of the type marker on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord 10 Never break off the ground on a power supply cord Power supply cords should always be handled carefully Never walk or place equipment on power supply cords Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress especially at the plug and the point where the chord exits the unit 12 The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods
5. 240V TIA L 100 gt 120 T2A L 20W 65W 12 Celestion Custom Designed Driver Rugged construction ECC83 Tube Drive Stage Extension speaker socket Minimum 8 Ohm Impedance FX Loop Nominal 750mV Level Headphone Socket Yes Channels and Reverb LVFS3 included Yes Both channels contain separate Passive Bass Middle and Treble Clean Bright Switch Independent VScoop switches for Drive 1 2 VTS V Tone Shift Technology MOhm 47pF 477 537 280 H W D 14 3 Kg 15 5 Kg This product conforms to the requirements of the following European Regulations Directives amp Rules CE Mark 93 68 EEC Low Voltage 72 23 EEC EMC 93 68 EEC RoHS EU2002 95 EC WEEE EU2002 96 EC In order to reduce environmental damage at the end of its useful life this product must not be disposed of along with normal household waste to landfill sites It must be taken to an approved recycling centre according to the recommendations of the WEEE mmm Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive applicable in your country Page 11 12 BLOCK DIAGRAM FXSEND FX RETURN LI LI 17 CLEAN g This loop is a series type so all of your signal will go through your FX unit 1 DRIVE REVERB gt INTERNAL LOUDSPEAKER DRIVE1 SCOOP DRIVE2 ECC83 EXT LOUDSPEAKER E MUTE y Pr HEADPHONES Lane POWER TO THE MUSIC
6. alifie AVERTISSEMENT Afin de prevenir les risques de decharge electrique ou de feu n exposez pas cet appareil a la pluie ou a l humidite Avant VORSICHT VORSICHT ACHTUNG d utiliser cet appareil lisez les avertissements supplentaires situes dans le guide Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unsolierten gefahrlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Gehauses warnen die von Ausreichender Starke sind um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu konnen Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen die Handhabung und Wartung des Produkts betreffen Risiko Elektrischer Schlag Nicht offen Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden nicht die Abdeckung enfernen Es befinden sich keine Teile darin die vom Anwender repariert werden Konnten Reparaturen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchfuhren lassen Um einen elektrischen Schlag oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden sollte dieses Gerat nicht dem Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen Page 3 12 La OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SWITCHING ON After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin grounded or earthed plug Before plugging into the power supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet Ifyou should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself ensure that the wiring convention applicab
7. centre of the switch will be lit when active Sets the level of gain on the drivel channel For optimum results the gain control should be used in conjunction with the volume control Setting medium levels of gain with high levels of volume will result in a nice crisp blue sy lead tone Setting the gain control to 8 10 will give you a punchy hard rock lead tone Obviously the type of guitar you use will have an effect on the overall sound you hear Page 6 12 OCO 029 O a L e OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Controls the overall level on the drivel channel Use in conjunction with TheVScoop V switch drastically cuts out any mid frequencies present in the drive2 sound giving you a very modern aggressive lead tone Switch in to activate the drive2 channel When active control the amount of distortion with and the overall volume with The centre of the switch will be lit when active Sets the level of gain on the drive2 channel For optimum results the gain control should be used in conjunction with the volume control 3 Setting low levels of gain with high levels of volume will result in a nice crisp blue sy lead tone Setting the gain control to midway with a medium volume level will give you a punchy hard rock lead tone and setting the gain to maximum and backing the volume off gives you a full on metal lead tone Obviously the type of guitar you use will have an effect on the overall sound you hear Controls the overall level on
8. h and every Laney unit is designed and built with the utmost attention to care and detail so trust yours will give you many years of enjoyment Laney products have a heritage which stretches back to 1967 when first began building valve amplifiers in my parent s garage Since then we have moved on from strength to strength developing an extensive range of guitar bass public address and keyboard amplification products along with a list of Laney endorsees that includes some of the world s most famous and respected musicians At the same time we believe we have not lost sight of the reason Laney was founded in the first place a dedication to building great sounding amplification for working musicians Warm Regards don Laney CEO y INTRODUCTION The LV200 is a 65W open back three channel guitar combo loaded with a 12 Celestion loudspeaker It features a true tube loaded drive stage separate three band eq for the clean and drive channels Drive 2 share clean channel bright switch drive channel V preshape headphone socket and an overall VTS tone shaping switch The built in reverb has independent level controls for the clean and drive channels and is footswitchable with the enclosed three way footswitch as are the clean and drive channels It also features an extension speaker socket to drive additional cabinets and a global FX Loop for any external effects units An explanation of these features follows on page
9. l dBA slow response 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 2 102 105 h 110 or less 115 According to OSHA any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure exceeds the limits set forth above To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 12 CAUTION CAUTION WARNING Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintainance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Risk of electrical shock DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the cover No user servicable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Before using this appliance please read the operating instructions for further warning
10. le to the country where the amplifier is to be used is strictly conformed to As an example in the United Kingdom the cable colour code for connections are as follows EARTH OR GROUND GREEN YELLOW NEUTRAL BLUE LIVE BROWN NOTE This manual has been written for easy access of information The front and rear panels are graphically illustrated with each control and feature numbered For a description of the function of each control feature simply check the number with the explanations adjacent to each panel Your Laney amplifier has undergone a thorough two stage pre delivery inspection involving actual play testing When you first receive your Laney guitar amplifier follow these simple procedures i Ensure that the amplifier is the correct voltage for the country it is to be used in ii Connect your instrument with a high quality shielded instrument cable You have probably spent considerable money on your amplifier and guitar don t use poor quality cable it won t do your gear justice Please retain your original carton and packaging so in the unlikely event that some time in the future your amplifier should require servicing you will be able to return it to your dealer securely packed Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it s life and yours Page 4 12 La OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dear Player Thank you very much for purchasing your new Laney product and becoming part of the worldwide Laney family Eac
11. of time 13 If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided 14 The user should allow easy access to any mains plug mains coupler and mains switch used in conjunction with this unit thus making it readily operable 15 Metal parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth The vinyl covering used on some units can be cleaned with a damp cloth or ammonia based household cleaner if necessary Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning 16 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any ventilation holes or openings On no account place drinks on the unit 17 A qualified service technician should check the unit if The power cord has been damaged Anything has fallen or spilled into the unit The unit does not appear to operate correctly The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 18 The user should not attempt to service the equipment All service work is done by a qualified service technician 19 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing gloss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise level exposure IN Du Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Leve
12. s Este simbolo tiene el proposito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso que no tiene aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto que puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para constituir riesgo de corrientazo Este simbolo tiene el proposito de alertar al usario de la presencis de instruccones importantes sobre la operacion y mantenimiento en la literatura que viene con el producto PRECAUCION Riesgo de corrientazo no abra PRECAUCION Para disminuir el riesgo de carrientazo no abra la cubierta No hay piezas adentro que el pueda reparar Deje todo mantenimiento a los tecnicos calificadod ADVERTENCIA Para evitar corrientazos o peligro de incendio no deja expuesto a la lluvia o humedad este aparato Antes de usar este aparato lea mas advertcias en la guia de operacion Ce symbole est utilise pur indiquer a l utilisateur de ce produit de tension non isolee dangereuse pouvant etre d intensite suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc electrique Ce symbole est utilise pour indiquer a l utilisanter qu il ou qu elle trouvera d importantes instrucions sur l utilisation et l entrerien service de l appareil dans la litterature accompagnant le produit ATTENTION Risques de choc electrique NE PAS OUVIRIR ATTENTION Afin de reduire le risque de choc electrique ne pas enlever le couvercle ll ne se trouve a l interieur aucune piece pouvant etre reparee par l utilisateur Confier l entretien a un personnel qu
13. s cd players mixers effects processors etc BEFORE turning on your guitar amplifier Many products have large transient surges at turn on and off which can cause damage to your speakers By turning on your guitar amplifier LAST and making sure its Volume controls are set to minimum any transients from other equipment will not reach your loudspeakers Wait until all system parts have stabilised usually a couple of seconds Similarly when turning off your system always turn down the Volume controls on your guitar amplifier and then turn off its power before turning off other equipment Cables never use shielded or microphone cable for any speaker connections as this will not be substantial enough to handle the amplifier load and could cause damage to your amplifier system Caution These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive levels that can cause permanent hearing damage Refer to guidelines on page 2 Servicing The user should not attempt to service these products Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Page 10 12 Laney SPECIFICATIONS Supply Voltage Mains Fuse Power Consumption Output Power Rating Loudspeaker Features Footswitchable Reverb EQ Input Impedance Size Unit Weight Packing Weight OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 100 120 220V 230V 240V 50 60Hz Factory Option 220V gt
14. s 6 8 Page 5 12 La L EV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS arc Q0 QU Q2 INPUT a TE de hi de E y a Th 7 S a 7 3 T O 2 0 gt 2 6 T i 8 d x 8 gt ile 8 2 78 2 M A 200 16 7 x 17 M rs JA al 7 RE M E y 1 g Ji a V o e gt v te 9 1 to 4 ia So J v 0 POWER EFL Y CHANNEL me ve JA mm DRIVE EET A FN DRIVE 2 PARO DRIVE iMLISATION FER 2 REVERB ata LL EIX ni PUT MEC Ba VOLUME CLEAN Bass MIDDLE TREBLE DRIVE GAIN MASTER Dawe 2 GAIN MASTER Bass MIDDLE TREBLE VIS CLEAN DRIVE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 6 Y O 000000 This socket should be used for connecting your instrument to the amplifier Only use a good quality screened cable Controls the volume level of the clean channel Adds brightness and sparkle to the clean channel when switched in Press in to activate the clean channel The centre of the switch will be lit when active Controls the amount of bass or bottom end present on the clean channel Controls the amount of mid present on the clean channel Controls the amount of treble present on the clean channel TheVScoop V switch drastically cuts out any mid frequencies present in the drivel sound giving you a very modern aggressive lead tone Switch in to activate the drivel channel When active control the amount of distortion with and the overall volume with O The
15. the drive2 channel Use in conjunction with Controls the amount of bass or bottom end present on the two drive channels Controls the amount of mid present on the two drive channels Controls the amount of treble present on the two drive channels The VTS Tone Shaping Radically alters the EO of the amplifier by cutting some of the lower mid tones and carefully boosting certain bass and upper mid frequencies It is a global setting and may be used on any of the channels giving you lots of different sound possibilities Sets the amount of reverb applied to the clean channel Sets the amount of reverb applied to drivel and drive2 channels Main power switch for the unit Note One of the three channel led s will always be lit when the amplifier is switched on Always switch off and disconnect the power cord when not in use Page 7 12 La OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS POWER CONSUNFTION 120 Wars 50 60 H INTERVENTION SS SS ES amp Quos Mine nue By EN QuE ANANG FRE Ok SHOCK SE TAIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR M ISTUSE pet lapid ela rs ras KOF rer FACE AMI Y WTH TYF AKNA NAT UCE THERI AA BECTRIC HOCK DO NOT INSDE REFR CUAL ED STH EQUPMENT MUST SE ARMS REF E SLLICEHUNI LE HEME TEL HEE CA BRE Ld 10 HE MUSIC 2 CHEK LLECIIKJLE www laney co uk ARANCI m UE CORDON
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