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Operation – front panel – TC Electronic BH500 User Manual

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Example:

“A” string played – pitch too low – tune up

“A” string played – pitch too high – tune down

“A” string played – in tune – do nothing

18 – TUNE MUTE Button and LED

To tune silently, press the MUTE button. The red LED indicates

that the mute function is active. The MUTE button not only

mutes the speaker and headphones outputs, but also the

balanced output. This way you can tune up with no sound going

to your own rig or to the PA.

19 – CONTOUR

The CONTOUR button provides a predefined EQ curve in an

instant. Hit the CONTOUR button to scoop out the mid range.

Two different scope grades are available.

20 – MEMORY 1/2/3

The BH500 features three user memories which allow you to

store and recall your favorite settings.

Storing settings is extremely simple:

– Dial in the settings that you like.

– Press and hold one of the MEMORY buttons for

approximately two seconds.

– When all three MEMORY LEDs are flashing, your settings

have been stored.

– To recall a memory setting, simply press the corresponding

MEMORY button once.

What is stored?

Apart from the Master volume and Tune mute status, any

parameter that is dialed in via the front panel knobs plus

“Contour” is stored.

Why memory settings?

Even though a lot of bass players tend to play with the same

sound most of the time, many players use several basses,

playing styles, and pickup settings. These and other factors

require adapting amp settings. We figured that it would be handy

to simply push one button instead of fiddling with several knobs.

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