Hughes & Kettner 50 - Manual (Page 3)

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. CHANNELS
The EDITION BLUE-R features a newly developed preamp that
not only produces authentic harmonic overdrive but also responds
dynamically to your picking style. Based on semiconductors, this
innovative circuitry simulates the sound-shaping elements of tube
amps and delivers sound quality unparalleled in this price range.
It also provides the dynamics demanding guitarists require for
musical expression.
CLEAN
Depending on the preamp control settings, the EDITION BLUE -R
delivers a variety of contemporary and Vintage clean tones. At higher
VOLUME settings, the "SoftClick" circuitry delivers that slight
edge you would expect from a Vintage tube amp. If desired, the
CLEAN channel can put out plenty of crunch.
LEAD
This channel delivers direct, in-your-face classic rock sounds with
a very British feel. The MID control is a very effective sound-
shaping tool; it lets you dial in many different lead sounds. If
you drastically taper off the mids, the EDITION BLUE-R will
produce the unmistakable sound of modern tube amps - ideal for
tapping and heavy-duty power chord-riffing.
REVERB
In the signal chain, the EDITION BLUE-R reverb section is
located after the FX loop so you can use it for external effects
and still achieve a clean reverb sound. Additionally, the reverb
level automatically adjusts its own level when you switch between
channels, more for clean, less for lead.
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JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES
2.1. FRONT PANEL
INPUT
Input sensitivity is broad enough to handle guitars equipped with
humbuckers, active pickups, or single coils.
CLEAN VOL
Determines the CLEAN channel's volume. Depending on the
type of pickups in your instrument, the amp will begin to clip
somewhere around the 12 o'clock setting (SoftClick).
CHANNEL SELECT
This channel selector switch activates either the CLEAN or LEAD
channel. The LEAD channel is active when the button is pressed.
RED LEAD LED
The red LED illuminates when the LEAD channel is active.
LEAD GAIN
Controls the amount of distortion in the LEAD channel.
LEAD MASTER
Determines the LEAD channel volume level in relation to the
CLEAN channel volume level.
EQ SECTION
Common BASS, MID and TREBLE controls for both channels.
MID and TREBLE controls influence each other, as is standard in
tube amps: if you boost the treble, the mids are cut and vice versa.
This sound-shaping feature allows you to dial in a wide variety of
subtle tonal variations.
REVERB
Controls how much integrated reverb is added to the signal.
Reverb is automatically adjusted for each channel when you switch
channels.
MASTER
Controls the amp‘s master volume level. The LINE OUT signal is
unaffected by the MASTER control.
LINE OUT (60-R only)
Use this jack to feed the signal to the input of an FX processor.
You can also route the signal to a second power amp or through a
RED BOX to a mixing console.
LINE IN (60-R only)
If you are sending the LINE OUT signal to an FX processor,
connect the output from that processor to this jack.
FOOTSWITCH (30/60-R only)
This jack is for a standard footswitch (e.g. Hughes & Kettner
FS-1) and it allows you to switch back and forth between the
CLEAN and LEAD channels. When using a footswitch, ensure
the CHANNEL SELECT switch on the amp‘s front panel is set to
CLEAN.
PHONES
Headphone jack. The speaker is automatically switched off when a
plug is inserted into this jack.
2.2 REAR PANEL
MAINS
Connect the included Euro-norm mains cord to this socket.
Ensure the amp's voltage rating matches your local AC voltage
rating before you plug the cord into the wall socket.
CD/TAPE INPUT
Jack for connecting CD players (tape decks).
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