Carvin RL6815 Cyclops Manual
CARVIN RL6815 is a powerful and versatile bass combo amplifier that is perfect for players of all levels. It features a 600-watt power amp, a 15-inch woofer, and a 6.5-inch midrange driver. The RL6815 also has a wide range of features, including a 9-band graphic EQ, a compressor, a noise gate, and a built-in tuner. With its powerful sound and versatile features, the RL6815 is the perfect choice for bassists who demand the best.
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CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA
SERIES III WITH TWIST-LOK SPEAKER CONNECTORS
R600/R1000 HEAD/RL6815 CYCLOPS/RC210 RED EYE
OPERATING MANUAL
Congratulations on your purchase of the Series IIIRedLine bass amp. Your new amp has been totally redesigned from earlier Series I and II releases.
Enhancements come from the new internal construction using SMT (surface mounted components). Design changes include the new 12AX7 Tube
Emulator (no tube maintenance), noise gate, compressor, high current Twist-
Lok speaker connectors, adjustable Direct Out and separate preamp insert jacks. While all the internal circuits have been changed, the classic outer panel remains the same as one of the leading designs in pro bass amplification. This manual covers the R600 and R1000 head, Cyclops and Red
Eye combo amplifiers.
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
If you are like most players, you probably want to plug in your new amp and get started playing right away. However, with a full featured amp like the R600/R1000, the setup must be right or you will experience unsatisfactory results. Before you start, be sure your amp is plugged into the correct AC voltage.
1. Plug your bass guitar into the ACTIVE (bass with preamp) or PASSIVE (bass with no battery) input jack. With your bass full on and playing hard, be sure the CLIP led next to the input jacks is not flashing (very dim flashing is OK) or preamp distortion will result. Use the ACTIVE input if your instrument continues to cause clipping.
2. The INPUT GAIN control should be set at the center “0” position. The AMP 1 & 2 and MASTER
VOLUME levels should be set at their center “5” position. If these setting are too loud, then bring down the MASTER VOLUME. However, the GAIN control should be kept at “0” or higher for the best signal to noise performance. Note, the GAIN control does not turn the input off.
3. Set the COMPRESSOR & GATE to their off position. Read about their functions later.
4. Set the LOW, MID SWEEP and HIGH tone controls to their off center “0” position. Adjust later after you are more familiar with the amp.
5. Set the 9 EQ bands to their “0” center positions and adjust later if needed. The EQ switch is used to defeat the EQ.
6. Set the guitar’s level full on and turn the master VOLUME OFF. Now, turn the amp ON and gradually raise the master VOLUME (set the input GAIN at “0” & the AMP 1 & 2 at “5”).
Re-adjust according to the desired volume. Never try to get full power by pushing the input
GAIN control to its maximum while keeping the AMP 1 & 2 and MASTER VOLUME levels below 5.
7. Your tone shaping should start with the PRE-SHAPE filters. You can use the tone controls and the 9-band graphic EQ as more tone variation is required. It is not recommended to add a lot of bass if the pre-shape bass filter is used especially at high levels because early clipping can occur. Use moderation when dialing in tone.
8. Use the built-in COMPRESSOR to limit peaks. This will help you get more power from your system by keeping the amps from clipping.
9. Biamping the CYCLOPS combo or any large bass stacks requires careful balancing of the AMP 1 & 2 controls. These amp controls power the woofer and midrange/tweeter independently. Double check to see that the speaker’s components are plugged into the correct amp jacks. If the cables are reversed (feeding the wrong speakers), the BRIDGE switch is inadvertently pushed in, or the front BIAMP switch or X-OVER frequency is incorrectly set, your amp will not perform correctly. Carefully checking these items will help prevent service calls.
10. Need more power? Even though the R600/R1000 is a powerful amp, adding more speakers is the only way for substantially more output. Every time you double your speakers, your acoustic output goes up by a factor of four. This is far more efficient than trying to add 4 times the power especially when speakers become less efficient when driving them harder.
Bridging your amp into a 4 ohm system will give you more output. However, speakers can be be damaged from high power or the amp will go into “protect” if loaded below 4 ohms.
Hopefully, this will help you get started. Have fun exploring the many new features and sounds of the R600/R1000. Take your time because you’re new amp has a lot of potential if properly setup!
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RECEIVING INSPECTION
INSPECT YOUR UNIT FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping. If any damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to reship your unit, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possible protection during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any damage caused by improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped separately.
Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this manual for your records. Keep your portion of the card and return the portion with your name and comments to us. You may register your warranty online @carvin.com/registration
DESIGNED FOR TOURING
Every R600 & R1000 is made from heavy-duty 16 gauge steel that is galvanized before being painted to prevent rust. All internal cabling is neatly tied and harnessed. Every circuit card is MIL SPEC, double-sided, through-hole plated, fire retardant FR-4 glass epoxy.
This insures that the solder flows on the top, bottom and through each hole of every component, preventing components from shaking loose. Toroid transformers are used as they are the engineer’s choice for greater power supply current while reducing weight and magnetic “hum” fields.
R600/R1000 RED LINE SPECIFICATIONS:
Output Power
8 Ω
4
Ω
2
Ω
8
Ω
Bridged
4
Ω
Bridged
THD < 1%
THD < 1%
THD < 1%
THD < 1%
THD < 1%
Input Impedance (passive input)
(active input)
Pre-Shape EQ.
R600
175/175w
250/250w
300/300w
500w
600w
1M
Ω
200k
Ω
R1000
225/225w
350/350w
500/500w
700w
1000w
Low Boost: +8dB @ 80Hz
Mid Shift: 250 Hz or 500 Hz @ 10dB
Hi Boost: +6dB @ 3kHz
Main EQ.
Low ±12dB @ 100Hz
Mid Sweep ±12dB @ 200Hz-2kHz
High ±12dB @ 6kHz
Graphic EQ Freq.
±12dB @ 50, 80, 125, 250, 500, 800, 1.3k, 2.6k, 5k
Compressor
Noise Gate
Warranty
Variable Threshold Range (-10dB to -35dB)
Variable Ratio Range (1.3 to 1) to (5 to 1)
Variable Threshold Range off to -30dB
Crossover
AC Requirements
Power Requirements
Dimensions
(no cabinet)
12dB per Octave Sweepable 200Hz to 2kHz
120VAC 60 Hz or 240VAC 50 Hz optional model
R600: 700VA, R1000: 1200VA
3 1/2” High x 19” Wide x 10” Deep
Shipping Weight with SV2 Duratuff II™ cabinet R600: 30 lbs.
R1000:36 lbs
One year parts and labor
For your records, record the following information.
Serial No._____________________ Invoice Date_______________
12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
858.487.1600 800.854.2235
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1. INPUT GROUP
Two 1/4” phone jacks are provided to accommodate both passive and active instruments. The
PASSIVE input is to be used with bass guitars with standard high impedance pickups. This high impedance input offers 8db more gain than the ACTIVE input jack. The ACTIVE input is to be used with instruments that contain active electronics. The INPUT GAIN knob is used to set the input level and the BLEND knob controls how much signal is mixed through the “TUBE
EMULATOR”. The red CLIP LED indicates when the input is close to clipping. To avoid clipping, reduce the bass level, GAIN knob or use the ACTIVE input jack.
2. PRE-SHAPE EQ
The PRE-SHAPE EQ is useful for dialing in your tone quickly. The LOW BOOST switch provides a 8dB boost at just under 80Hz. This is useful for adding some depth to the bottom- end without bringing up the lower midrange. The MID SHIFT switch offers two different scooped mid selections. In the IN position, the amp has a 10dB cut at 250Hz. Depressing this button raises the cut frequency to 500Hz. The HI BOOST switch offers a 6dB boost at 3kHz. This can provide good high frequency compensation when using 15” or 18” speakers with no tweeters.
3. MAIN EQ TONE CONTROLS
The main EQ tone controls consists of a low shelving control, a sweep midrange control and a high shelving control. The LOW EQ control provides the overall shaping of the low frequencies. The action of this control has been carefully matched to the response of the bass guitar.
The MID SWEEP controls perform as a semiparametric EQ over the mid frequency range. The
MID GAIN knob provides a boosting or cutting action at a relatively narrow band of frequencies. When the EQ GAIN knob of the MID SWEEP controls is set to “0”, the mid sweep will have no effect. To boost or cut a specific frequency, rotate the MID GAIN knob clockwise (right) or counter clockwise (left) respectively. The FREQ control knob is used to select the center frequency where the boosting or cutting will occur. The best way to become familiar with the
MID SWEEP control is to set the MID GAIN knob at either full cut or full boost and rotate the
FREQ knob over its range of frequencies. Listen to the results and experiment with different levels. The MID SWEEP EQ is a powerful sound shaping tool which usually requires some practice to get the best results. The HIGH EQ control knob is designed to cut or boost the high frequencies of the bass guitar. Boosting with this control is useful for bringing up the very highest harmonics of the bass, which is especially useful when slapping or popping. Note: boosting the high frequencies can result in increased hiss, especially when using tweeters. This is normal.
4. COMPRESSOR
The COMPRESSOR of the RedLine Series amps is designed to limit the peaks so the volume level is more constant. This allows greater average power to your speakers without the power amps clipping (distorting). The R600/R1000 two knob compressor with THRESHOLD and RATIO controls is more flexible and precise than a single control unit. The user can dial up the exact amount of compression desired and at what level they want the compression to begin. The
THRESHOLD control knob sets the point where the compressor kicks in. In the OFF position, the compressor has no effect on the sound. Rotating this control in the clockwise direction lowers the level where the compressor turns on. The compressor indicator LED shows when this threshold is obtained, thus showing when the compressor is on. The RATIO knob is used to set the amount of compression once the threshold has been reached. When this knob is swept all the way counter clockwise (left) the unit is set for a mild compression. As the knob is rotated clockwise (right) the compression ratio increases. The range of available compres- sion ratios is 1.3 to 1 in the full counter clockwise position and 5 to 1 in the full clockwise position. The compressor is interactive with the input gain knob and the volume knobs on the bass guitar itself. Lowering the volume feeding the compressor will reduce the amount of compression and raising it will result in more compression. To get a tight limiting sound which is often nice for slap style playing, set the RATIO control to the full clockwise position and bring up the THRESHOLD knob until the desired reduction is realized.
5. NOISE GATE
The noise GATE reduces the noise caused by the pickups. To use the GATE, mute the strings with your hand and raise the THRESHOLD control knob until the amp’s noise is turned off and the green LED turns off. The GATE will turn the amp on as the bass is played. The INPUT
GAIN will affect the gate setting.
6. ELECTRONIC X-OVER (BI-AMPING)
The electronic X-OVER is used to set the amp for a bi-amped configuration. When the BI-AMP
/ FULL RANGE selector switch is in the “OUT” position, the amp is in the bi-amp mode. To select the crossover frequency, rotate the FREQ control knob until the desired frequency is obtained. Try 800Hz. A bi-amped system allows the user greater control over the tone of their bass rig. This allows speakers designed for specific frequencies to be utilized to their fullest potential. NOTE: BI-AMPING DOES NOT NECESSARILY DELIVER THE MOST VOLUME FROM YOUR SYSTEM.
7. GRAPHIC EQ/EFFECTS LOOP
The nine band graphic EQ has been designed with the center frequencies most requested by professional bass players. This EQ can be used to fine tune the tonal content of the amps output.
Since the graphic EQ is controllable with either the optional FS22 footswitch or the EQ switch on the front panel, it can be used to develop a second sound from the amp. Musicians that play more than one bass on stage will find this useful to get the sounds they desire out of each instrument. The footswitch selectable graphic EQ can also be useful during passages of a song when the bass needs to punch through the mix. A GREEN LED indicator located along the side of the EQ signifies when the graphic EQ is working. The YELLOW effect loop LED labeled EFF
LOOP indicates when the effects loop is turned on. Note: the EQ switch on the front panel overrides the the footswitch. So when the graphic EQ is off, it cannot be turned on with the footswitch.
8. OUTPUT CONTROL GROUP
The output group determines how the RedLine amplifiers interfaces with other gear and speakers. The POWER AMP CONTROL 1 & 2 controls the volume to the individual amps. These are used to balance the low and high cabinets when in full range or bi-amping modes (stereo). To set the balance, bring up the AMP 1 (LOW FREQ) knob until the desired volume level is reached.
Now bring up the AMP 2 (HIGH FREQ) knob until the desired balance has been achieved. The master VOLUME control sets the overall volume.
9. POWER / PROTECT (RESET)
Push the upper portion of the POWER SWITCH to turn the amplifier on. If the power indicator LED is on but no sound is coming out of the speakers, the amp may have gone into one of its protection modes. To reset the amp, turn the power off for one minute and then turn the amp back on. If the problem persists, check for; a) The speaker impedance is too low for the bridge output (4 ohm min.) or normal outputs (2 ohms min. per amp) b) bad speaker cable, c) damaged speaker or, d) blocked rear fan intake.
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HELPFUL HINTS
1) POOR BIAMP SOUND: The speaker cables from AMP 1 (woofers) and AMP 2 (tweeters) have been reversed, AMP 1 and 2 level controls are not balanced or the X-OVER has been set at an incorrect frequency. (start at 800 Hz).
2) NO SOUND FROM AMPS 1 & 2: The rear BRIDGE switch has been inadvertently pushed in or speakers plugged into wrong jacks.
3) NO HIGH FREQUENCIES: Tweeters or midrange drivers have been damaged from to much power.
4) WEAK BASS: The speaker systems are wired out of phase to each other. To correct, reverse the wires on one speaker connectors.
5) DIR XLR HUM: Try switching the rear GND LIFT switch IN or OUT. If the hum is not eliminated, use a 600
Ω line input transformer cutting the input ground on the connectors (Pin 3).
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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Twist-Lok cables are recommended for your bass rig because of their high current capacity. While the standard 16 GA 1/4” cables will work OK with your system, the CARVIN 12 GA Twist-Lok cables will allow you to gain as much as 20% more power at high power levels extracting every watt from your RedLine bass amp.
The very short 1/4” cables will work for the RC210 and RL6815 combo amps.
FULL RANGE MODE:
The FULL RANGE mode of your RedLine bass amp works well with separate bass and full-range speaker systems. Instead of using the Bi-Amp mode, you can simply run AMP 1 into your bass speakers and AMP 2 into your full-range speakers using the natural crossover frequencies of each speaker system. If you need deeper bass or more highs, just turn up amp 1 or amp 2 for a balance sound. The front panel X-OVER switch must be pushed “IN” for the FULL-RANGE MODE.
REAR PANEL CONTROLS
10. COOLING VENTS
The rear vents are for cooling the internal power amps. Provide a minimum of 3” of clearance for adequate ventilation. Blocking the air flow to these vents will cause the amp to thermally protect and turn the speaker relays off. If this happens, clear the obstruction first, keep the power on, and turn the guitar volume down allowing the amp to cool. The amp will engage the speaker relays when cooling conditions return to normal.
11. EFFECTS LOOP
The EFF LOOP SEND and RETURN jacks are used to connect external effects into the RedLine’s signal chain. The loop is inserted after the main EQ and compressor but before the graphic
EQ. To use the effects loop, connect the SEND jack to the input of the effects unit and connect the RETURN jack to the output of the effects unit. The effects loop can be turned on and off by using the optional FS22 footswitch. When the footswitch is not connected, the loop will default to the ON position. The status of the effects loop is indicated on the front panel by a
YELLOW LED marked EFF LOOP.
12. PREAMP / DIRECT OUT XLR
The PREAMP XLR is a balanced output that can be configured in a number of different ways.
The LINE / DIR switch is used to select a pre or post pre amp feed. In the “LINE” position, the feed is post the preamp section and contains all of the signal processing and effects that are being used. In the “DIR” position, a direct feed is taken off of the bass guitar and is similar to using a direct input box at the input jack. To set the output, use the DIRECT OUT LEVEL control. A GROUND LIFT switch is also available on the preamp out XLR jack. Set this switch for the lowest noise when using this output. When the GND / LIFT switch is depressed, the signal ground is lifted from this jack thus eliminating any ground loops between the RedLine preamp out and the gear it is feeding.
13 & 14. PREAMP INSERT JACKS (HI FREQ & LOW FREQ)
Both preamp inserts are TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) jacks with the tip as the SEND and the ring as the RETURN. Using a TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) insert cable, the preamp signal can be sent out via the tip to an external effects processor and then returned to the internal power amp via the ring. Use the front amp 1 & 2 controls for level adjustments. When the X-OVER is set to full range “in”, both outputs receive the same full range signal. When the X-OVER is set to BI-AMP
MODE “out”, AMP 1 receives the low frequency signals and AMP2 receives the high frequency signals as set by the front panel crossover. If a standard (Tip-Sleeve) instrument cable is used, the low and hi frequencies can be routed from the preamp to an external power amp. These insert jacks break the signal to the internal power amplifier.
15. FOOTSWITCH
Connect the optional FS22 footswitch to remotely control the nine band graphic EQ and the effects loop. The first button on the FS22 turns the graphic EQ on and off and the second button turns the effects loop on and off. Any standard footswitch with a stereo plug will work.
16. PHONES JACK
A PHONES jack is provided for practicing or as a place to hook up a tuner. Use any high quality headphones with an impedance greater than 50
Ω when connecting to this jack. The phones jack does not interrupt the amplifiers output so a tuner can be left plugged into this jack while playing. When using a Tip / Sleeve (mono) cable to attach gear such as a tuner to the phones jack, insert the cable to the first click mono position of the jack.
17. SPEAKER OUTPUTS
The R600/R1000 amp contains two 1/4” and two TWIST-LOK speaker output connectors, one for each amp. The AMP 1 (LOW FREQ) jack corresponds to the AMP 1 (LOW FREQ) and the AMP 2 (HIGH FREQ) jack corresponds to the AMP 2 (HIGH FREQ) knob on the front panel. Multiple speakers can be attached to either the 1/4” or Twist-Lok jacks so long as the total impedance is not below 2
Ω per amp.
18. BRIDGE SPEAKER OUTPUTS
The R600 produces 600 watts (bridged mono) into a 4
Ω load or 500 watts into an 8
Ω load.
The R1000 produces 1000 watts (bridged mono) into a 4
Ω load or 700 watts into an 8
Ω load. To activate, push the rear recessed BRIDGE switch “IN” with a pencil and plug the speakers into the BRIDGE ONLY 1/4” or TWIST-LOK jacks. Pins 1+ and 1- are used on the Twist-
Lok connector. The minimum total impedance is 4 ohms.
19. INTERNAL FUSE
If there are high AC voltage surges or if the amp is used with excessive loads, the internal fuse will protect your amp from damage. If the fuse fails, the proper replacement fuses for
120 VAC models are; R600-15 AMP and R1000-25 AMP 250VAC slow blow.
240 VAC models; R600-10 AMP and R1000-15 AMP 250 VAC slow blow.
20. AC LINE CORD
All RedLine Series bass amplifiers are supplied with detachable three conductor AC line cords.
Make sure the cord is securely inserted into the back of the unit. Never defeat the ground of the AC line cord as it is there for your protection. If you must plug into a two prong outlet, use a quality 3 to 2 prong grounded adapter and properly ground it.
TWEETER ATTENUATOR SWITCHES (LEVELS)
For Carvin RL210T, RL410T or RL810T bass systems with tweeters.
Attenuation switches allow you to reduce your tweeter levels in 3dB increments.
HORN OFF Horn Reduced 3dB Horn Reduced 6dB Horn Reduced 9dB HORN full ON
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S E R I E S I I I W I T H T W I S T- L O K S P E A K E R C O N N E C T O R S
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INTERNAL FUSE
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R600
STEREO BASS AMPLIFIER
8 OHMS/CH
4 OHMS/CH
2 OHMS/CH
8
4
Ω
Ω
BRIDGED
BRIDGED
SERIAL NUMBER
175W
250W
300W
500W
600W
MADE IN THE
US
120VAC 60Hz
700VA INTERNAL FUSE
A
LOW FREQ
BIAMP
SPK 1
2
Ω
MIN
BRIDGE ONLY
FULL RANGE 4
Ω
MIN
SPK 2
2
Ω
MIN
PIN 1+ POS, PIN 1- NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN 2- NOT USED)
HI FREQ
BIAMP
FOOTSWITCH PHONES / TUNER
AMP 1
INSERTS
AMP 2
DIRECT OUT
LEVEL
3
4
5
6
7
2
1
0 10
9
8
EFFECTS
LOOP
SEND
BRIDGE
GND
LIFT
PRE/
POST
ON
OFF
RETURN
20
TIP
±
RING
EFF
±
EQ
15 16
LOW FREQ
BIAMP SEND
HI FREQ
BIAMP SEND
TIP
±
SEND
RING
±
RET
DIRECT LINE OUT
13
&
14 12
11
10
BI-AMP MODE:
To BI-AMP your speakers, connect your bass speaker(s) into AMP 1 and your full-range speaker(s) into AMP 2. The front panel X-OVER switch must be in the “OUT” position for BI-AMPING. Set the X-OVER FREQ control to 800 Hz, as this is normally the best crossover point for most speaker systems. Now adjust the AMP 1 and AMP 2 power amp controls to get a balance sound. For
BI-AMPING the RC210 and RL6815, be sure the bass speaker is plugged into
AMP 1 and the full-range speakers plugged into AMP 2.
FOR MAXIMUM OUTPUT:
A. To get your loudest output, use multiple speakers or enclosures. Every time you double your speakers, your acoustic output goes up by a factor of four. Load the amplifier down to its lowest minimum impedence for maximum RMS power
BI-AMP MODE:
B. To get high output from your RedLine bass amp from two 8 ohm speakers, use the FULL-RANGE BRIDGE MODE. Set the front panel X-OVER switch to the “IN” FULL-RANGE position. On the rear of the amp, push the BRIDGE switch “IN”. Plug one Twist-Lok cable into the rear amp BRIDGE ONLY connector and daisy-chain another Twist-Lok from speaker to speaker. Two 8 ohm speakers will give you a total impedance of 4 ohms, which is the maximum power from your amp. If you use two 4 ohms speakers, your amp will shut off and go into the “protect” mode. To reset, turn your amp off and connect only two 8 ohm speakers (or one 4 ohm) speaker to your amp when you are in BRIDGE MODE.
This symbol is 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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT! FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
POWER SOURCES: The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.
POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
SERVICING: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
FUSING: If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse.
Refer to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Carvin product is guaranteed against failure for 1 YEAR unless otherwise stated.
Carvin will service and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit is under warranty. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. CARVIN DOES
NOT PAY FOR PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN. A COPY OF THE ORIG-
INAL INVOICE IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY. Carvin assumes no responsibility for horn drivers or speakers damaged by this unit. This warranty does not cover, and no liability is assumed, for damage due to: natural disasters, accidents, abuse, loss of parts, lack of reasonable care, incorrect use, or failure to follow instructions. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Carvin any liability in connection with the sale or servicing of Carvin products. CARVIN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
When RETURNING merchandise to the factory, you may call for a return authorization number. Describe in writing each problem. If your unit is out of warranty, you will be charged the current FLAT RATE for parts and labor to bring your unit up to factory specifications.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN)
The conductors in the AC power cord are colored in accordance with the following code.
GREEN & YELLOW—Earth BLUE—Neutral BROWN—Live
U.K. MAIN PLUG WARNING: A molded main plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED
OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO A POWER SOCKET.
MAINTAINING YOUR EQUIPMENT
Avoid spilling liquids or allowing any other foreign matter inside the unit. The panel of your unit can be wiped from time to time with a dry or slightly damp cloth in order to remove dust and bring back the new look. As with all pro gear, avoid prolonged use in caustic environments (salt air). When used in such an environment, be sure the amplifier is adequately protected by rack, covers, etc..
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST FOR R600/R1000
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL! THIS UNIT CONTAINS HIGH
VOLTAGE INSIDE!
R600 / R1000
03-00560 2 EACH STANDOFF W/ANTI SPIN .56X.25" insert into PCB at B1, B2
03-15010 1 EACH TOROID PAD 4.75" OD X 2" ID X0
03-18200 2 EACH CABLE TIE 8"LX .10"W 2" BNDLE
03-63343 1 EACH STDOFF ALUM ROU #6 L=.437"
03-80602 4 EACH GROMMET NAT PLASTI SCRW #8/10
03-82061 3 EACH CABLE TIE 14.5Lx .19Wx 2" BNDL
03-90080 1 EACH GUARD FAN PLASTIC 80x80mm
05-01603 1 EACH PWR AC 3/16AWG 8' 2" W/PLUGS
05-60420 1 EACH CABLE RIBBON 24A 10P/ 8" W/HDR
05-60435 1 EACH CABLE RIBBON 24A 10P/14" W/HDR
05-62430 1 EACH CABLE RIBBON 24A 2P/12" W/HDR
H13A to H13B
05-64410 2 EACH CABLE RIBBON 24A 4P/ 4" W/HDR
H2A to H2B, H5A, to H5B
05-64420 1 EACH CABLE RIBBON 24A 4P/ 8" W/HDR
H4A to H4B
05-84628 1 EACH CABLE ASSY, 4C 280MM
05-84616 1 EACH CABLE ASSY, 4C 160MM
06-10120 2 EACH MS PPH 8-32X .500 TYPE F BLACK
06-10133 2 EACH SMS PPH (#8x.375) TYPE A BLK.
06-03125 13 EACH WSH INTERNAL LOCK 5/16 ID
06-10034 2 EACH SMS PPH #4X 1.00 TYPE AB BLK
06-10045 7 EACH SMS PFH #6X .375 TYPE AB BLACK
06-10061 2 EACH SMS PPH #6 X .375 TYPE A BLACK
06-10080 2 EACH MS PPH 6-32X .750 BLACK
06-10150 4 EACH MS PPH 10-32X .375 BLACK
20-32002 1 EACH CONNECT THRU .100" 22AWG 2 PIN
25-31350 1 EACH SWITCH DPST ROCKER BLACK POWER
76-00001 1 EACH WARRANTY CARD "CARVIN"
76-40000 1 EACH MANUAL R600/1000/RC210T/RL6815
77-00010 1 EACH LABEL CAUTION ELECTRICAL SHOCK
77-02800 1 EACH LABEL AC CORD INSERTION WARNG
77-40608 1 EACH LABEL LEXAN R1000 REAR
77-40609 1 EACH LABEL LEXAN R600 REAR
80-40626 1 EACH PCB ASSY MAIN R600 SMT
80-41000 1 EACH PCB ASSY MAIN R1000 SMT
SV2 1 EACH CABINET 2-SPACE R600 BASS AMP
80-40626 / 80-41000 REV N
03-00450 1 EACH INSLTR 9.125x1.5x.01" SGL ADHV
03-00451 1 EACH INSLTR 9.125x1.5x.02" DBL ADHV
12-57462 2 EACH HEATSINK VERT W/TABS T0-220
VR1, VR2
42-10363 2 EACH CAP ELEC 10,000 MFD 63V 20% C501, C502
42-22235-1 EACH CAP ELEC 2,200 MFD 35V 20%
C503, C504
47-10235-1 1 EACH CAP ELEC 1,000 MFD 35V 20%
C507
49-33312 2 EACH 0.033UF SMT 10% FILM 0805 50V
C16, C25
58-10045 45 EACH 10K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R102, R104, R106, R152, R116, R123, R124, R125
R126, R177, R188, R2, R320, R277, R194, R324,
R407, R408, R414, R48, R49, R421, R422, R52,
R58, R78, R82, R196, R98, R424, R425
R168, R170, R172, R173, R174, R180, R181,
R183, R184, R190, R417, R198, R188, R185
47-47125-1 EACH CAP ELEC 470 MFD 25VOLT 20%
C71
58-10055 15 EACH 100K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R14, R1, R178, R179, R25, R278, R279, R331, R35,
R402, R410, R87, R93, R7, R198
49-10212 5 EACH 0.001UF SMT 10% FILM 0805 50V
C3, C44, C4, C403, C56 58-10065 6 EACH 1M SMT .25W 1206 1%
R157, R158, R159, R160, R202, R191
49-10312 13 EACH 0.01UF SMT 10% FILM 080550V
C15, C181, C28, C281, C29, C36, C45
C50, C51, C89, C11, C39, C12
58-15025 17 EACH 150ohm SMT .50W 1206 1%
R132, R148, R248, R406, R409, R146, R149, R216
R217, R219, R220, R222, R223, R224, R225,
R246, R249 49-10451 22 EACH 0.1 uF SMT 10% FILM 1206 50V
C14, C270, C5, C35, C37, C62, C63, C96, C121
C221, C23, C31, C33, C75, C83, C85, C99
C100, C101, C310, C505, C506
58-15035 1 EACH 1.5K SMT .25W 1206 1% R62
49-12152 5 EACH 120PF SMT 5% CERAMIC 0805
C57, C58, C59, C67, C72
58-15045 4 EACH 15K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R176, R276, R45, R107
49-18152 1 EACH 180PF SMT 5% CERAMIC 0805,C6
58-15055 11 EACH 150K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R17, R3, R30, R37, R71, R77, R22
R189, R289, R204, R111
03-00475 1 EACH SPACER PAD .1X .4X .75 W/ADHSV
03-00503 4 EACH INSULATOR .36X .36X .20" 85deg
49-22035 24 EACH SMT CAP 22uF 35v ELECTROLITIC
C102, C18, C20, C27, C313, C318, C401
C10, C404, C406, C407, C408, C409, C410, C52
C64, C65, C69, C7, C70, C76, C77, C82, C186
03-44262 4 EACH WASHER NYLON .115IDx.25ODx.062
03-50135 8 EACH STANDOFF LED .500 X .135 T1
D1, D4, D5, D6, D11, D21, D103, D203
49-22212 3 EACH 0.0022UF SMT 10% FILM 0805 50V
C42, C38, C97
03-82061 1 EACH CABLE TIE 14.5Lx .19Wx 2" BNDL
49-22312 6 EACH 0.022UF SMT 10% FILM 0805 50V
C26, C32, C43, C54, C55, C34
06-10028 12 EACH MS PPH 4-40X .500 ZINC TYPE F
06-10032 4 EACH MS PPH 4-40X 1.500 TYPE F ZINC
07-01602 5 EACH KNOB "6" 6x6x9.7mm GREY CAP
07-01603 3 EACH KNOB "6L" 6x6x17.4mm GREY CAP
12-00860 2 EACH HEATSINK 9"L 2pc FAN MOUNTED
49-27052 6 EACH 27 PF SMT 5% CERAMIC 0805
C84, C88, C93, C94
C175, C275
49-33152 9 EACH 330PF SMT 5% CERAMIC 0805
C30, C49, C60, C73, C74, C78, C79, C80, C81
49-33212 5 EACH 0.0033UF SMT 10% FILM 0805 50
C1, C17, C22, C40, C98
58-18035 4 EACH 1.8K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R66, R64, R315, R312
58-22035 14 EACH 2.2K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R133, R233, R39, R50, R51, R60
R68, R70, R72, R74, R76, R19, R100, R101
58-22045 20 EACH 22K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R109, R110, R130, R131, R230, R231, R26, R193
R31, R317, R32, R327, R33, R94
R34, R5, R205, R206, R207, R208
58-22055 5 EACH 220K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R6, R175, R95, R69, R23
58-27045 1 EACH 27K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R323
58-33035 3 EACH 3.3K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R192, R209, R329
06-10151 4 EACH MS PTH 10-32X .500 BLACK
58-33045 EACH 33K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R108, R113, R138, R199, R238,
R319, R415, R53, R57, R80, R84, R9
06-10159 2 EACH MS PPH 10-32X .500 TYPE F BLK
15-00105 2 EACH COIL AIR 1.5uH 14AWG
L100, L200
49-39052 7 EACH 39PF SMT 5% CERAMIC 0805
C176, C19, C24, C276, C405, C53, C8,
06-10174 4 EACH SMS POH #10X 1.25 TYPE A BLACK 21-01804 2 EACH JACK .250 90d STEREO W/CRM NUT
J15, J16
49-47212 3 EACH 0.0047uF SMT FILM 0805 50V
C47, C86, C317
58-36055 7 EACH 365K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R36, R65, R67, R73, R75, R61, R63
06-10196 1 EACH MS CTH #1/4-20X 3.00 BOLT BLK 58-47005 2 EACH 4.7 SMT .25W 1206 1%
R200, R201
06-11700 13 EACH NUT METRIC 7MM BLACK ALPHA
06-30029 2 EACH WSH FLT #8 STEEL CLEAR ZINC
06-30035 4 EACH WSH FLANGED #10 BLACK ZINC
06-45001 2 EACH NUT CHROME FOR 21-01804 JACK
21-31100 1 EACH RECEPTACLE AC W/FAST-ON CHASS
PL1
49-47312 11 EACH 0.047UF SMT 10% FILM 0805 50V
C2, C90, C92, C95, C180, C280, C61, C87, C9, C91
C41
21-40001 1 EACH XLR MALE CON NEUTRIK #NC3MAV
J10
21-45000 3 EACH SPEAKON 4-POLE PCMTG #NL4MD-V
J6, J7, J8,
49-56152 14 EACH 560PF SMT 5% CERAMIC 0805
C13, C21, C46, C48, C66, C68
C182, C183, C184, C185,
C282, C283, C284, C285
58-47025 6 EACH 470.5 SMT .25W 1206 1%
R11, R140, R24, R240, R413, R418
58-47035 14 EACH 4.7K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R18, R134, R139, R141, R234, R239
R241, R326, R41, R43, R44, R47, R88, R89
06-45002 2 EACH BEZEL BLACK FOR 21-01804 JACK
06-45003 2 EACH WASHER BLACK FOR 21-01804 JACK
06-50035 5 EACH NUT KEP #6-32 ZINC CADMIUM
06-50051 8 EACH NUT KEP #10-32 ZINC CADMIUM
06-50061 1 EACH NUT HEX #1/4-20 ZINC W/NYLN IN
21-50345 6 EACH JACK .250" PHONE MONO PCB MTG
J4, J5, J9, J11, J102, J202
21-50545 4 EACH JACK .250" PHONE STEREO PCB MT
J1, J13, J2, J3
49-82052 2 EACH 82PF SMT 5% CERAMIC 0805
C177, C277
54-47025-1 1 EACH RES 470.00 OHM 2.00W 5% CARBON
R156
60-21194-1 4 EACH TRNS BIPOLAR MJL21194-PREPPED
Q108, Q109, Q208, Q209, (R1000 only Q110, Q210)
60-15032 2 EACH TRANS MJE15032 NPN T0-220
Q107, Q207
60-15033 2 EACH TRANS MJE15033 PNP T0-220
Q111, Q211
60-25458-12 EACH IC J-FET 2N5458 PREP
Q12, Q13
60-35041 1 EACH RECTIFIER BRIDGE 35AMP/400V PC
BR1
60-50253 2 EACH OPTO ISOLATOR VACTROL AXIAL
OP1, OP2
60-55500-2 2 EACH TRANS 2N5550 HV NPN 250V T0-92
Q106, Q206
60-75320 5 EACH LED RED DIFFUSED 3MM T-1.00
D1, D103, D11, D203, D4 (WITH STANDOFF)
60-75330 2 EACH LED GREEN DIFFUSED 3MM T-1.00
D6, D21 (WITH STANDOFF)
60-75340 1 EACH LED YELLOW DIFFUSED 3MM T-1.00
D5 (WITH STANDOFF)
60-78150-11 EACH REG VOLT 15+V 1A (PREPPED)
VR1
60-79120-11 EACH REGULATOR VOLTAGE 12 (PREPPED) Q7
60-79150-1 1 EACH REG VOLT 15-V 1A (PREPPED) VR2
61-60010 2 EACH DIODE ULTRA-FAST SWTCH 600V 1A
D502, D506
62-06001 9 EACH DIODE ULTRA FAST 600V 1A SMA
D18B, D108B, D109B, D208B, D209B, D501B
D503B, D504B, D505B
62-00014 1 EACH MMBTA14 SOT-23 SMT Q1
62-19140 21 EACH 1N914 HI SPD SMT 250mW DIODE
D10, D106, D107, D111, D12, D13, D14, D15
D16, D17, D2, D206, D207, D3, D310, D311, D8, D9
D7, D19, D312
62-29010 2 EACH NJM2901SMT SNGLE SUPPLY
A11, A22
62-03400 5 EACH TRANSISTOR SMT MJD340
Q102, Q105, Q202, Q205, Q301
62-03500 4 EACH TRANSISTOR SMT PNP MJD350
Q103, Q104, Q203, Q204
62-04391 4 EACH TRANSISTOR SMT MMBF4391LT1
Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5
62-20430 2 EACH NJM2043SMT(TESTED) DUAL HFREQ
A17, A18
58-47045 30 EACH 47K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R55, R56, R85, R81, R20
R311, R314, R112, R213, R21
R121, R122, R4, R27, R28, R29, R38, R40,
R46, R86, R90, R91, R92, R97,
R195, R197, R10, R96, R99, R115
62-45650 21 EACH NJM4565 SMT DUAL HI FREQ
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A23
A12, A13, A14, A15, A16, A19, A20, A21
A24, A25
62-54001 3 EACH MMBT5401LTI PNP SOT-23 SMT
Q117, Q217, Q303
58-47055 4 EACH 470K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R214, R322, R15, R203
62-55500 4 EACH MMBT5550 NPN SOT-23 Q6, Q10, Q9, Q302
70-02408 1 EACH FAN DC24V 80x80x25mm 42cfm SUN
06-50545 10 EACH NUT PLSTC FLANGED
03-63294 1 EACH STANDOFF ALUM 6-32x .25x .94
07-10813 1 EACH KNOB "8" ROTARY RED
07-70183 9 EACH CAP EQ GREY .093X .250
07-77708 13 EACH KNOB RED ANODIZE W/SET SCREW
10-10008B 1 EACH CHASSIS 2 SPACE UNIVERSAL
10-15045 1 EACH PLATE TOROID 4.5" DIA 14A GALV
10-40611-1 1 EACH PANEL FRONT 2 SPACE R600
10-40611-2 1 EACH PANEL FRONT 2 SPACE R1000
10-40605 1 EACH PANEL COVER R600/1000 BASS AMP
15-70160-1TOROID 120V R600
15-10172-1TOROID 120V R1000
23-03529 2 EACH FUSEHOLDER CLIPS 3AG VERT MTG
F1
55-02205 8 EACH RES .22 OHM 5W 5% SB VERT
R153, R155, R161, R163, (R1000 only R169, R171)
R253, R255, R261, R263 , (R1000 only R269, R271)
23-08604 5 EACH CONNECT HEADER .086" 4 PIN
H1A, H1B, H6A, H6B, H10
23-08609 1 EACH CONNECT HEADER .086" 9 PIN
H7
55-05025 2 EACH RES 5.00 OHM 5W 5% SB VERT
R186, R286
23-10002 3 EACH CONNECT HEADER .100" 2 PIN
H8, H9, H12
55-30035 1 EACH RES 3.00KOHM 5W 5% SB WIRE
R103
23-11002 2 EACH CONNECT HEADER 2 PIN STRAIGHT
H13A, H13B
56-27025 1 EACH RES 270.00 OHM 10W 10% SB SDOF
R105
23-11004 6 EACH CONNECT HEADER 4 PIN STRAIGHT
H2A, H2B, H4A, H4B, H5A, H5B
58-10015 2 EACH 10.5 SMT .25W 1206 1%
R16, R210
23-11010 4 EACH CONNECT HEADER 10 PIN STRAIGHT
H3A, H3B, H11A, H11B
58-10025 13 EACH 100.5 SMT .25W 1206 1%
R127, R128, R135, R235, R405, R54, R212
R129, R165, R166, R167, R211, R154
25-02201 8 EACH SWITCH DPDT PUSH PC MTG LOCKNG
S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S9
58-10035 19 EACH 1K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R114, R117, R118, R119, R120, R13, R137, R142
R143, R144, R145, R237, R242, R243, R244, R245
R318, R325, R42,
30-40600M1 EACH PCB CARD MAIN R600/R1000 REVI
58-56035 1 EACH 5.6K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R321
58-68025 2 EACH 680 SMT .25W 1206 1%
R147, R247
58-68035 3 EACH 6.8K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R12, R79, R83
58-68045 2 EACH 68K SMT .25W 1206 1%
R8, R330
58-92201 12 EACH 22 SMT 1W 2512 20%
R136, R150, R151, R182, R332, R333
R334, R335, R250, R251,
R419, R420
60-21193-1 4 EACH TRNS BIPOLAR MJL21193-PREPPED
Q112, Q113, Q212, Q213 , (R1000 only Q114, Q214)
70-05713 3 EACH RELAY SPDT 12A@120VAC/24V COIL
K1, K100, K200
70-22115 1 EACH FUSE MDQ 15.00A SLOW 6.35X32MM
71-09253 1 EACH POT 9 "D-P" 25F B50K- P11
71-24450 2 EACH POT VERT TRIMMER 500ohm
P101, P201
71-16501 10 EACH POT 16 F15 B50K POI
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P10, P12
71-10334 9 EACH FADER 30MM SL30V3-B10K-L15D(G)
P13, P14, P15, P16, P17, P18, P19, P20, P21
72-16503 3 EACH POT 16 F15 15C50Kx2 POI
P9, P23, P22

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Key features
- 600-watt power amp
- 15-inch woofer and 6.5-inch midrange driver
- 9-band graphic EQ
- Compressor and noise gate
- Built-in tuner
- Pre-shape filters
- Bi-amping capability