Jonas Hellborg Signatures M A N U A L: Warwick Amplification
Jonas Hellborg Signatures M A N U A L: Warwick Amplification
W A R W I C K A M P L I F I C A T I O N
P 04 RECOMMENDATION
P 05 INTRODUCTION
PREAMP
P 07 PREAMP
P 08 QUICK START
P 09-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
P 11 SIMPLIFIED SCHEMETIC
P 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P 13 EQ-GRAPHS
POWER AMPLIFIERS
P 15 POWER AMPLIFIERS
P 16-17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MONO POWER 250W/500W
P 18-19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEREO POWER 2/250W
P 20 RACK MOUNTING
P 21 PROTECTIVE CIRCUITS
P 22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P 23 SIMPLIFIED SCHEMATICS
CABINETS
P 25-26 CABINETS
P 27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
C O M B I N AT I O N P O S S I B I L I T I E S
INDEX
P 28-29 COMBINATION POSSIBILITIES
P 30 WIRING EXAMPLES
RECOMMENDATION
The following recommendations are to ensure that the device always functions reliably:
Never open the casing! To do so would expose you to the risk of an electric shock. Should repairs prove necessary, leave
them to qualified service personnel. Avoid dust and high moisture levels, direct sunlight and extremely high or low
temperature. Safeguard the device from excessive vibration. Always place the unit on a stable and horizontal surface.
See to adequate ventilation. The device should not be placed on soft surfaces (carpet, cushions, etc.). When mounting it
in a rack, make sure that the cooling vents remain unobstructed. Avoid leaving the unit near radiators or other objects
producing heat. Internal components should only be adjusted or cleaned by qualified service technicians. Ensure no object
or liquid penetrates the device through its cooling vents. When replacing a fuse make sure you fit in one of identical value!
Have the device examined by a qualified service technician in the following cases: the mains lead or mains switch have been
damaged, objects or liquids have penetrated the device, it has been exposed to excessive moisture, malfunctions or abnormal
operating conditions have occurred, the device has been dropped or the casing damaged.
RECOMMENDATION
This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus. This apparatus should be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earth connection. If
the apparatus shows any malfunction, immediately disconnect the main power cord from the mains socket. Remove the
plug whenever changing a fuse. Only ever replace a fuse with another of the same type. Never bridge defective fuses. Make
sure the top and bottom of the device are properly ventilated and that the vents are not blocked. Do not subject the device
to excessive vibration or hard jolts as these could damage the device. Don't undertake repairs yourself. Only allow the case
to be opened by qualified personnel. (Remove the plug). Repairs should only be undertaken by qualified personnel.
Please read through these instructions before connecting and operating the device. If you keep to the guidelines set out
in this manual, you will soon be able to appreciate the excellent quality of the new Jonas Hellborg Series. Please keep
this instruction booklet handy in case you need to consult it again.
4
01
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Warwick family and congratulations to the purchase of one of our fine Amps.
The Jonas Hellborg Series of Bass amplification products is designed to be the highest quality system of amps specifically
for bass available today. There is truly no musical challenge that will present a problem for this extraordinary range of
products. As we all know every manufacturer claims to be producing the greatest and most uncompromising products, and
we are sure everyone has the best intent and believes in what they do. However the level of circuitry and design solutions
applied here are in the league of top of the line recording studio products rather than normal amplifiers so for the moment,
until the competition catches up we are in a league of our own. We sincerely hope you will get many years of happy use out
of your Amp(s) and Speaker(s).
GENERAL POINTS
INTRODUCTION
Throughout the conception evolution and manufacture of the “Hellborg Amp System” quality of sound, craftsmanship and
aesthetics have been solid priorities. Of course sound is the number one issue in any musical instrument, and yes the
amplifier is without a doubt an integral part of the instrument. The main problem of “old style” bass amps is in the lack of
what one expects a bass being capable of producing. Both in regards to dynamics and frequency range. So internal headroom,
range of equalizers, dynamic power reserves of Power Amps and range and quality of Speaker Cabinets have all been sadly
short of the mark. Whatever your musical genre these amps can handle anything you put into them and the sound coming
out of the speakers will make you a happier bassist. We believe that the amp has to look as incredible as it sounds. So much
work has gone in to designing a rig that will make you proud just by looking at it, every time you look at it.
5
01
PREAMP
02
PREAMP
Safety Appliances
PREAMP
Warning: High Voltage inside. To prevent electric shock do not open cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
To avoid fire hazard, replace fuse with same type and rating. To avoid electric shock hazard, do not operate this equipment
in rain or wet environment.
7
02
GETTING STARTED
1. Make sure that the Power Amplifier load is matched to the connected loudspeakers load.
We recommend using speaker cables with lockable coaxial connectors that meet a cross-section of at least 2 x 1.5 mm.
QUICK START PREAMP
2. Check that the mains supply has been plugged in and that the connection Pre- to Power- Amplifier is correct.
3. Make sure that external (effects) units possibly used are correctly connected and operational.
4. Set the MASTER controls (Pre- and Power Amplifier) to zero.
5. Plug your bass guitar into the Preamp's INPUT with a shielded line-cable.
6. Press the POWER switch to turn on the units.
7. Switch MUTE off and the red LED will extinguish.
8. Turn all volume controls of your bass guitar on to their maximum.
9. Adjust the GAIN control until the CLIP LED flashes green (Note PAD -20dB switch). The clip LED turning red indicates clipping
10. Set the LEVEL on the Power Amplifier to 5 and slowly increase the MASTER volume to a pleasing level.
11. Dial in the sound you want using the controls, described in their respective chapters.
12. If necessary readjust GAIN setting. Green indicates correct operating level, red indicates distorted signal.
8
02
PREAMP
4
1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1. Input Jack This Neutrik© Combo Connector provides an unbalanced ¼” and balanced XLR input. The ¼” jack is used
for all normal basses. The balanced XLR input is for instruments with balanced outputs.
2. PAD Switch Some instruments have an unusual low output level. If you own such an instrument, it may be necessary to
disengage the -20dB PAD to match the correct signal level with this Preamp. Note that the PAD should normally be engaged.
02
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. IEC Socket and Fuse Holder This is the socket for plug in the line cord. The fuse tray contains the main fuse of the
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PREAMP
Preamp. Replace the fuse only with the same type and size.
2. Voltage Selector Switch This switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage for your country. It can easily be changed
to 230V or 115V by switching to the correct position. Fuse values are T500mAL for 230V and T1AL for 115V. Note
when the wrong voltage value is set, there is a serious risk of damage to the unit if this is done incorrectly.
3. Tuner This is an output for connecting a Tuner. The signal from this output is identical to the instruments signal.
4. Effect Loop This part is for connecting effect units to the Preamp. The Send jack will be connected to the effect
unit input and the Return to the effect unit output. The Balance Control adjusts between serial and parallel mode. If
the control is turned to wet the signal will be fully processed. Turned to dry direction adjusts the mix of the effect loop.
The sensitivity is switchable between +4dB and -10dB.
5. To Power Amp These are two Line Out jacks for connecting the Power Amplifiers.
6. DI Out The DI Output is for connecting the Preamp to P.A. systems or recording consoles. The level control sets
the amount of the signal that appears at the output of the XLR connector. The DI Selector allows different settings for
the DI output signal. In the PRE EQ/EFF position is the sound uncoloured. The signal is immediately taken after the input
and gain section. By POST EQ/PRE EFF the signal is taken after the equalizer section but before EFFECT SEND. The
sound will be affected by the equalizer section. By POST EQ/EFF is the signal taken after the equalizer section and
effect loop. The sound will be affected by the equalizer and connected effect units. Wiring of the XLR connector is:
pin 1 = ground(GND), pin 2 = +(hot), pin 3 = -(cold).
10
02
11
PREAMP
Type: 6dB/oct. Bandpass Filter, SNR > 85dB below full conduction
Hi-Mid
Selectable Frequencies 1,5kHz, 3kHz and 5kHz
Gain: ±15dB THD+N at 1kHz < 0,07%
12
02
PREAMP
20
10
dB 0 dB dB
EQ-GRAPHS PREAMP
-10
-20
100 1K 10K
13
02
POWER AMPLIFIER
03
STEREO POWER AMP 2/250W
POWER AMPLIFIER
The Hellborg Power Amps again are a mix of old and new ideas. They are characterized by their capacities to deliver
fast transient attacks due to over dimensioned output stage and by the warm tube like sound resulting from the large
speaker output transformers. In addition it has a range of computer controlled safety features to keep both amps and
speakers healthy and happy.
15
03
MONO POWER AMPS
250W/500W
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MONO POWER AMP
1
2
1. Level Control This adjusts the main volume of the amplifier. The CLIP LED above indicates when the input stage
is being over-driven.
2. Power (On/Off) Switch This switch is to turn on the unit. The switch will be illuminated when the Power Amp
is turned on.
16
03
2 3 5 6
250W/500W
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MONO POWER AMP
1 4
1. IEC Socket and Fuse Holder This is the socket for plug in the line cord. The fuse tray contains the main fuse of the
Power Amp. Replace the fuse only with the same type and size.
2. Voltage Selector Switch This switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage for your country. It can easily be changed to
230V or 115V by switching to the correct position FUSE values are T4AL for 230V and T8AL for 115V (T5AL/T10AL by the
Mono Power 500W). Note when the wrong voltage value is set, there is a serious risk of damage to the unit if this is
done incorrectly.
3. Ground/Lift Switch This switch is included to remove hum and buzz when connecting to equipment powered by a different
ground system.
4. Output Impedance Selector (2, 4 or 8Ω) This adjusts the correct impedance depending on the impedance of the used
speaker system. Before engaging the Power Amp be sure that the correct impedance is adjusted to obtain the maximum
rated power. Never connect speaker cabinets with lower load as in the selected position is labelled on the amplifier. This will
result in over heating of the amplifier and shutting down into protection mode.
5. Speaker Output The Mono Power Amplifier Series feature ¼” and lockable coaxial speaker sockets. To avoid damages
connect speaker cabinets before main power is applied to the unit. When connecting speaker cabinets we recommend to
use the lockable coaxial speaker socked preference to the ¼” jack as it provides a far superior connection. ¼” jacks have
been added for a user-friendly handling when it is absolutely necessary to use them (for example by old cabinets without
lockable speaker connection). Before turning on the amplifier make sure that the speakers are connected and the
impedance switch is set to the correct position.
6. Input ¼” jack audio input for connecting instrument Preamp.
17
03
STEREO POWER AMP
2/250W
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEREO POWER AMP
1 3
1. Level Control I & II This adjusts the main volume of each amplifier unit. The CLIP LED’s above indicates when the
inputstage is being over-driven.
2. Mode Indication LED’s These LED’s above the POWER switch indicates the consisting mode (Bridge/Stereo).
3. Power (On/Off) Switch This switch is to set on the unit. The switch will be illuminated when the power amplifier is engaged.
18
03
2 3 6 7
2/250W
1 4 5
03
FRONT MOUNTING
MOUNTING OF THE POWER AMPLIFIERS
REAR MOUNTING
The Hellborg Amplifiers are designed for installation in a conventional 19” rack case. 2 brackets for securing the Power
Amplifier and 4 case nuts and screws are supplied.
20
03
PROTECTIVE CIRCUITS
Power-up delay: When the unit is switched on, the SPEAKER OUT sockets are activated with a slight delay to
protect the loudspeakers.
Short-Circuit: In the event of a short-circuit at the Power Amp outputs, this feature prevents the output stage
transistors from destruction by quickly reducing current.
HF oscillation: By switching the Power Amp off, this safety feature prevents from damages that could be caused by
frequencies in excess of 20kHz (feedback, etc.).
Excessive
temperatures: Should the temperature-regulated fan cooler prove to be insufficient in extreme conditions, this circuit
protects the output stage transistors from destruction by switching the device off.
Note: The amplifier switches automatically back to playing mode as soon as it detects the fault has
disappeared (e.g. the amplifier has overheated and cooled down again).
21
03
POWER AMPLIFIERS
Specifications Mono Power 250 Mono Power 500 Stereo Power 2/250
Frequency Response 25Hz to 16kHz, -3dB 25Hz to 16kHz, -3dB 25Hz to 16kHz, -3dB
THD+N at 1kHz < 0,1% below rated power < 0,1% below rated power < 0,1% below rated power
Auxiliary
Mains Protection T4AL (230V); T8AL (115V) T5AL (230V); T10AL (115V) T5AL (230V);T10AL (115V)
Dimensions (W/H/D) 19" / 1HE / 9,2" (233mm) 19" / 2HE / 15,6" (370mm) 19" / 2HE / 16,5" (420mm)
Content IEC supply cable, owners manual, 2x IEC supply cable, owners manual, 2x IEC supply cable, owners manual,
hexagon sockets, rear mounting brackets hexagon sockets, rear mounting brackets 2x hexagon sockets, rear mounting brackets
22
03
STEREO POWER
2/250W
23
03
CABINETS
04
CABINETS
CABINETS
The philosophy behind the cabinets is to through correct cabinet design and use of specifically designed speaker drivers
create clear full and loud sounding bass cabinets that projects over large spaces.
25
04
CABINETS
and clarity and still has a big, gives. This is a hybrid bandpass cabinet an Celestion 12-inch full range spea-
warm bottom end. old trusted design that gives excellent low kers.
frequency response with the frontloaded coa-
xial a real Hi-Fi construction that will forever
clear the bass fog and let you be heard.
26
04
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response 40Hz - 20kHz 50Hz - 20kHz 50Hz - 8kHz 40Hz - 3kHz
Power Rating 500W RMS 250W RMS 200W RMS 300W RMS
Impedance 4Ω 8Ω 4Ω 8Ω
Sensitivity 102dB SPL at 1w/1m 99dB SPL at 1w/1m 100dB SPL at 1w/1m 99dB SPL at 1w/1m
Speaker 1 x custom designed Celestion 1 x custom designed Celestion 2 x Celestion 1 x 15" Celestion bass speaker
15" coaxial speaker and 15" coaxial speaker 12" full range speakers
1 x 15" Celestion bass speaker
Dimensions (HxWxD) 42“x 21“x18“ 24“x 21“x 16“ 26.5“x 21“x 15“ 24“x 21“x 16“
106,5 x 53,5 x 45,5cm 61 x 53,5 x 41,5cm 67 x 53,5 x 38cm 61 x 53,5 x 41,5cm
27
04
Cabinet Club Cab Hi Cab Hi Cab Big Cab Club Cab COMBINATIONS
Combinations & & &
Lo Cab Big Cab Lo Cab
Big Cab
The Big Cab requires a powerful amplifier so either the 500W Mono or the 2x250W Stereo in bridged mode can be used.
COMBINATION POSSIBILITIES
Club Cab
The Club Cab can be powered by either the 250W or 500W Mono Amps. The 250W Mono Amp will power the Club Cab ade-
quately for smaller gigs. With the 500W Mono Amp gives you the possibility to expand your system to a powerful setup for
bigger venues.
Hi and Lo Cab
The Hi and Lo Cab requires two 250W Mono Amps. Because of the difference in impedance between the 2 cabinets you need
separate amps so you can adjust the impedance correctly.
28
05
COMBINATION POSSIBILITIES
Club & Lo Cab Hi & Big Cab Hi & Lo Cab Big Cab Club Cab
05
WIRING
Preamp & 500W & 250W
Club & Lo Cab Hi & Big Cab Hi & Lo Cab Big Cab Club Cab
30
05
Headquarters: Warwick GmbH&Co.Music Equipment KG • Gewerbepark 46 • 08258 Markneukirchen/Germany • E-Mail: [email protected]
Branch China: Warwick Music Equipment (Shanghai) Ltd., Co.• Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone • Shanghai 200131/P.R.China • E-Mail: [email protected]
Branch UK: Warwick Music Equipment Trading (Manchester UK) Ltd. • 75 Bridge Street • Manchester M3 2RH / Great Britain • E-Mail: [email protected]
Branch Switzerland: Warwick Music Equipment Trading (Zurich) GmbH • Kriesbachstrasse 30 • 8600 Dübendorf / Switzerland • E-Mail: [email protected]
Branch CZ/SK: Warwick Music Equipment Trading (Praha CZ) s.r.o. • Spálená 23/93 • 11000 Praha 1 / Czech Republic • E-Mail: [email protected] z
Branch PL: Warwick Music Equipment Trading (Warsaw) Sp. z o.o. • Flory 7/18a • 00-586 Warsaw / Poland • E-Mail: [email protected]
Visit us on the World Wide Web: http://www.warwick.de & join us in WARWICK BASS FORUM: www.warwick.de/forum