MarkBass SD 1200 Owner's manual

MarkBass
Brand
MarkBass
Model
SD 1200
Category
Soundbar speakers
Type
Owner's manual

MarkBass SD 1200 is a powerful bass amplifier with a wide range of features that make it suitable for a variety of playing styles and genres. With 750W RMS output power at 8 ohms and 1200W RMS at 4 ohms, the SD 1200 can easily drive even the largest speaker cabinets. The amp also features a versatile EQ section with separate controls for low, mid low, mid high, and high frequencies, as well as a VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) filter and a VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter). These controls allow you to shape your sound to perfection, whether you're looking for a warm and round vintage tone or a more modern and aggressive sound.

MarkBass SD 1200 is a powerful bass amplifier with a wide range of features that make it suitable for a variety of playing styles and genres. With 750W RMS output power at 8 ohms and 1200W RMS at 4 ohms, the SD 1200 can easily drive even the largest speaker cabinets. The amp also features a versatile EQ section with separate controls for low, mid low, mid high, and high frequencies, as well as a VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) filter and a VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter). These controls allow you to shape your sound to perfection, whether you're looking for a warm and round vintage tone or a more modern and aggressive sound.

owner’s manual
sa450 ~ sD800 ~ sD1200
v. 24.november.2009
02
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 dry cloth;
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat;
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground-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 t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet;
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus;
11) Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer;
12) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time;
13) Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, or when the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped;
14) “Warning: to reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture; and objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus”;
15) The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible;
16) The power cord must be unplugged prior to servicing.
1. PRÉCAUTIONS D’EMPLOI
1) Lire ces instructions;
2) Conserver ces instructions;
3) Suivre tous les conseils d’utilisations;
4) Suivre toutes les instructions;
5) Ne pas utiliser cet appareil au bord de l’eau;
6) Nettoyer uniquement avec un chion humide;
7) Ne pas bloquer le système de ventilation. Installer conformément aux instructions du fabricant;
8) Ne pas installer l’appareil près d’une source de chaleur tel qu’un radiateur, un fourneau, ou bien un autre appareil qui produit de la chaleur;
9) Ne pas modier le système de sécurité de la che polarisée ou de de la che pour les prises de terre. Une che polarisée a deux broches, l’une étant plus distante de l’autre. Une che pour prise de terre a deux broches et
une pointe pour la masse. La broche plus distante et la pointe pour la masse ont été installées pour votre sécurité. Si la che fournie de rentre pas dans votre prise de courant consulter un électricien pour la substitution;
10) Protéger le cordon d’alimentation an qu’il ne soit pas piétiné ou écrasé tout particulièrement au niveau des ches, des prises de courant femelles, et des parties qui sortent de l’appareil;
11) Utiliser uniquement les accessoires recommendés par le fabricant;
12) Ne pas branché l’appareil en cas d’orage accompagné d’éclairs. Le débrancher en cas de non utilisation prolongée;
13) S’adresser à un service assistance agréé si l’appareil a subi des dommages, si le cordon d’alimentation ou la che a été endommagé, si un liquide a été renversé sur l’appareil ou bien si un object est tombé dans l’appareil,
si ce dernier a été exposé à la pluie ou à l’humidité, s’il ne fonctionne pas correctement ou s’il est tombé;
14) “Avertissant: pour réduire le risque du feu ou de décharge électrique, n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou l’humidité et les objets remplis de liquides; tels que des vases, ne devraient pas être placés sur cet appareil”;
15) La prise de courant doit être installée près de l’appareil et doit être facilement accessible;
16) La che principale doit être débranchée avant toute opération d’entretien.
MORE INFORMATION
For warrantee and service information, please contact your local Markbass distributor (contact information available at www.markbass.it). For more technical information, please visit us at www.markbass.it and ll out the form on the
Contact Us page. We hope you enjoy your amp and use it to make great music!
“The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product enclosure that may be of
sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons.”
“The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.”
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17 18 19
20 21 22 23
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PRE EQ
POST EQ
2. SA450 / SD800 / SD1200
FRONT PANEL
1 UNBALANCED 1/4” JACK INPUT
2 GAIN
3 CLIP LED
4 LINE OUT LEVEL KNOB
5 LOW EQUALIZATION LEVEL KNOB
6 MID LOW EQUALIZATION LEVEL CONTROL KNOB
7 MID LOW EQUALIZATION FREQUENCY CONTROL KNOB
8 MID HIGH EQUALIZATION LEVEL CONTROL KNOB
9 MID HIGH EQUALIZATION FREQUENCY CONTROL KNOB
10 HIGH EQUALIZATION LEVEL CONTROL KNOB
11 VLE FILTER LEVEL CONTROL KNOB
12 VPF FILTER LEVEL CONTROL KNOB
13 POWER ON LED
14 MASTER VOLUME LEVEL KNOB
15 MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH
3.
SA450 / SD800 / SD1200 REAR PANEL
16 AC POWER SOCKET
17 SPEAKER OUT: SPEAKON / 1/4” COMBO JACK (SA450, SD800)
SPEAKON (SD1200) -
please use only
speakon-speakon power
cable to ensure your safety.
18 SPEAKER OUT: SPEAKON / 1/4” COMBO JACK (SA450, SD800)
SPEAKON (SD1200) -
please use only
speakon-speakon power
cable to ensure your safety.
19 PRE/POST EQUALIZATION CONTROL SWITCH
20 TUNER OUT 1/4” JACK
21 RETURN EFFECT 1/4” JACK
22 SEND EFFECT 1/4” JACK
23 LINE OUT XLR
24 GROUND LIFT CONTROL SWITCH
04
4. SA450 / SD800 / SD1200 TECHNICAL DETAILS
INPUTS
INPUT impedance: 500 Kohm, max. voltage: 9 Vpp
RETURN EFFECT impedance: 33 Kohm, max. voltage: 12 Vpp
CONTROLS
GAIN –80 dB to +25 dB range
LINE OUT level control on front panel
PRE/POST EQ (for line out) switch on rear panel
GROUND LIFT switch on rear panel
MASTER VOLUME
EQUALIZATION
LOW center frequency: 40 Hz; level: ±16 dB
MID LOW (semi-parametric) frequency 100–800 Hz;
level: ±16 dB
MID HIGH (semi-parametric) frequency 700 Hz – 6 kHz;
level: ±16 dB
HIGH center frequency: 4.5 kHz; level: ±16 dB
VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) max cut range: 250 Hz – 20 kHz
VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter) center frequency 380 Hz (cut)
OUTPUTS
SEND EFFECT unbalanced, max. voltage 12 Vpp
TUNER OUT unbalanced, max. voltage 2 Vpp
LINE OUT balanced XLR, max. voltage 25 Vpp
SPEAKER OUT speakon, 1/4” (SA450, SD800)
speakon (SD1200) - please use only
speakon-speakon power cable to ensure
your safety.
OTHER
HEIGHT 2 rack units (3.36 in. / 86 mm)
WIDTH 14.21 in. / 36.8 cm
(19.01 in. / 48.3 cm with rack ears)
DEPTH 11.9 in. / 30.2 cm
WEIGHT 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg
OUTPUT POWER 300W RMS @ 8 ohm, 500W RMS @ 4 ohm (SA500)
450W RMS @ 8 ohm, 750W RMS @ 4 ohm (SD800)
750W RMS @ 8 ohm, 1200W RMS @ 4 ohm (SD1200)
POWER REQUIREMENT 100; 120V; 230V; 240V 50/60Hz
(Voltage is factory preset according to region of sale).
Markbass amps/combos are manufactured to be sold
and used in the country of purchase, and are factory
preset to that country’s voltage.
Due to homologation issues, the voltage may not be
changed.
FUSE
SA450
EUROPE 4 A 250V T 5x20
AUSTRALIA/UK 4 A 250V T 5x20
USA/CANADA 8 A 250V T 5x20
JAPAN 10 A 250V T 5x20
SD800
EUROPE 6.3 A 250V T 5x20
AUSTRALIA/UK 6.3 250V T 5x20
USA/CANADA 8 A 250V T 5x20
JAPAN 10 A 250V T 5x20
SD1200
EUROPE 8 A 250V T 5x20
AUSTRALIA/UK 8 A 250V T 5x20
USA/CANADA 12 A 250V T 5x20
JAPAN 12.5 A 250V T 5x20
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www.markbass.it - [email protected]
Product specifications are subject to change without notice
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MarkBass SD 1200 Owner's manual

MarkBass
Brand
MarkBass
Model
SD 1200
Category
Soundbar speakers
Type
Owner's manual

MarkBass SD 1200 is a powerful bass amplifier with a wide range of features that make it suitable for a variety of playing styles and genres. With 750W RMS output power at 8 ohms and 1200W RMS at 4 ohms, the SD 1200 can easily drive even the largest speaker cabinets. The amp also features a versatile EQ section with separate controls for low, mid low, mid high, and high frequencies, as well as a VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) filter and a VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter). These controls allow you to shape your sound to perfection, whether you're looking for a warm and round vintage tone or a more modern and aggressive sound.

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