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6505
Tube Guitar Amplifier Owner's Manual
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Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock — DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts insi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers
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WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE ACHTUNG: Beim Einsatz von Elektrogeräten müssen u.a. grundlegende Vorsichtsmaßnahmen befolgt werden: 1. Lesen Sie sich diese Anweisungen durch. 2. Bewahren Sie diese Anweisungen auf. 3. Beachten Sie alle Warnungen. 4. Befolgen Sie alle Anweisungen. 5. Setzen Sie dieses Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser ein. 6. Reinigen Sie es nur mit einem trockenen Tuch. 7. Blockieren Sie keine der Lüftungsöffnungen. Führen Sie die Installation gemäß den Anweisungen des Herstelle
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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SECURITE ATTENTION: L’utilisation de tout appareil électrique doit être soumise aux precautions d’usage incluant: 1. Lire ces instructions. 2. Gardez ce manuel pour de futures références. 3. Prétez attention aux messages de précautions de ce manuel. 4. Suivez ces instructions. 5. N’utilisez pas cette unité proche de plans d’eau. 6. N’utilisez qu’un tissu sec pour le nettoyage de votre unité. 7. N’obstruez pas les systèmes de refroidissement de votre unité et instal
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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES PARA SU SEGURIDAD CUIDADO: Cuando use productos electrónicos, debe tomar precauciones básicas, incluyendo las siguientes: 1. Lea estas instrucciones. 2. Guarde estas instrucciones. 3. Haga caso de todos los consejos. 4. Siga todas las instrucciones. 5. No usar este aparato cerca del agua. 6. Limpiar solamente con una tela seca. 7. No bloquear ninguna de las salidas de ventilación. Instalar de acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante. 8. No instalar cerca de ninguna fu
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ENGLISH ™ 6505 Tube Guitar Amplifier Congratulations on your purchase of Peavey's 6505 guitar amplifier. 6505 Series amps feature five 12AX7 preamp tubes and four 6L6GC power amp tubes, with presence and resonance controls and three-band EQ for taming their notorious tone. These features, combined with its classic ultra-high gain preamp capabilities and monstrous 120 W power section result in an amp with awesome stage presence and enough volume for any gig. For maximum flexibility, a footsw
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Top Panel 5 1 2 3 6 4 7 11 12 Inputs (1, 2) The 6505 input block features HIGH [1] and NORMAL [2] GAIN inputs. The HIGH GAIN input has twice the gain of the NORMAL gain input and should be used when maximum overdrive is desired. When both inputs are used simultaneously, the 6505 automatically switches to the normal gain mode (6 dB pad). Situations where both inputs are used simultaneously (alternating between two guitars on stage using both inputs, etc.) should be avoided if peak overdrive
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Top Panel 8 9 10 15 16 13 14 Equalization (8, 9, 10) The 6505 equalization block features passive LOW, MID and HIGH EQ that is custom tailored to the 6505 sound. Resonance & Presence (13, 14) Unique to the 6505, the RESONANCE [13] control can be set to boost the gain of the power amp in the low frequencies at the resonance/attenuation point of the speaker cabinet. In simple terms, the RESONANCE control works like a low EQ to offset low-end frequency drop-out. The PRESENCE [14] control work
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U U F F E E S S Rear Panel 17 18 19 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS APPARATUS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS. TO PREVENT THE RISK SPEAKER OUTPUTS CA UTIO N OF FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE 250 VOLT FUSE. AVIS: DANS LE BUT DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU DE DECHARGE GND. ELECTRIQUE, CET APPAREIL NE DOIT PAS ETRE EXPOSE A LA PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE ET 120W RMS/44V
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U U F F E E S S Rear Panel WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS APPARATUS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS. TO PREVENT THE RISK SPEAKER OUTPUTS OF FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE 250 VOLT FUSE. CA UTIO N AVIS: DANS LE BUT DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU DE DECHARGE GND. ELECTRIQUE, CET APPAREIL NE DOIT PAS ETRE EXPOSE A LA PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE ET 120W RMS/44V RMS 4
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™ 6505 Tube Guitar Amplifier SPECIFICATIONS Power Amplifier Section: Rated Power and Load: 120 W RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms Power @ Clipping: (Typically @ 5% THD, 1 kHz, 120 V AC line) 130 W RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms (Bias must be reduced to measure) Frequency Response: +0, -3 dB, 50 Hz to 20 kHz, @ 100 W RMS into 8 ohms Hum & Noise: Greater than 75 dB below rated power Power Amp EQ: Active Presence: +10 dB @ 2 kHz Active Resonance: + 10 dB @ cabinet resonant frequenc
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™ 6505 Tube Guitar Amplifier SPECIFICATIONS Preamp Low Gain Input: (-6 dB pad): Impedance: High-Z, 44K ohms All levels are increased by +6 dB Effects Send: Load Impedance: 47K ohms or greater Nominal Output: -10 dBV, 300 mV RMS Effects Return: Impedance: Very High-Z, 470K ohms Designed Level: -10 dBV, 300 mV RMS Preamp Output: Load Impedance: 47K ohms or greater Nominal Output: +10 dBV, 3 V RMS Remote Footswitch: Special 2 button unit with LED indicators (supplied) Chann
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PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY Effective Date: July 1, 1998 What This Warranty Covers Your Peavey Warranty covers defects in material and workmanship in Peavey products purchased and serviced in the U.S.A. and Canada. What This Warranty Does Not Cover The Warranty does not cover: (1) damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, rental, product modification or neglect; (2) dam- age occurring during shipment; (3) damage caused by repair or service
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics Corporation • 711 A Street • Meridian, MS 39301 (601) 483-5365 • FAX (601) 486-1278 • www.peavey.com 80303147 © 2005
