Hughes & Kettner Tape Delay Simulator - Manual (Page 6)

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REPLEX-MANUAL
2. JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES
2.1. CABLE CONNECTIONS
NOTE: The best point in the signal chain at which to connect
the REPLEX to your amp is immediately before it. While it is
theoretically possible to insert the REPLEX into a post-pre-
amp effects loop, doing so would make little sense in tonal
terms.
INPUT: Plug your guitar into this input jack.
OUTPUT: Connect the output jack of the REPLEX to the gui-
tar input jack of your amp.
2.2. KNOBS
DRIVE: Establishes the input impedance (gain) and thereby
the degree of tube distortion.
SAT: The SAT LED lights up when the tube is driven to its
saturation threshold and the signal is just beginning to
break up.
OUTPUT: Controls the output level of the REPLEX.
REVERB VOLUME: Controls the level of the reverb effect.
VOLUME: In Single Head mode, controls the level of the
delay effect. In Dual Head mode, controls the level of the
first simulated head.
FEEDBACK: Controls the intensity of feedback and thus the
number of repetitions that the delay generates.
VINTAGE FACTOR: Simulates the complex sound-shaping
effects of magnetic tape recordings and controls their
intensity. The more you turn the knob, the more intensely
these factors will color the sound.
SINGLE HEAD TIME: In Single Head mode, controls delay
time. In Dual Head mode, controls delay time of the first
simulated head.
DUAL HEAD TIME: Controls the delay time of the second
simulated head in Dual Head mode.
DUAL HEAD VOLUME: Controls the level of the second
simulated head in Dual Head mode.
2.3. SWITCHES
Note: The pedal’s Reverb and Delay sections operate
independently, i.e. you cannot operate both at the same
time.
BYPASS: Switches the effect on and off. This is a true
hardwire bypass. That is, when the Replex is switched off
(green LED off), the signal at the input is routed directly to
the output, absolutely unaffected by the internal circuitry.
REVERB: Switches the reverb effect off or on.
SINGLE HEAD DELAY: Switches the Single-Head-mode delay
effect off or on.
DUAL HEAD DELAY: Switches the Dual-Head-mode delay
effect off or on.
3. TROUBLESHOOTING
Noise: The REPLEX is an effects device equipped largely
with analog circuitry. Particularly the on-board tube, which
is responsible for the highly desirable tube tone, can
generate audible noise.
Tube: When you power the REPLEX up, the Tube Sat LED will
illuminate until the tube has heated up to operating
temperature. If the tube is already warm, this of course
won’t take as long. If the LED does not light up, check the
power supply to verify that it is plugged in.
If the LED continues to illuminate for longer than the
standard heat-up period, the tube is defective and needs
to be replaced.
If you find that the effect generates ugly distortion or
sounds muddy, in all likelihood the tube is worn out and
needs to be replaced.
The tube should be replaced by qualified service
technicians only.
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight with AC power pack: 5.2 lbs / 2.35 kg
Weight without AC power pack: 4.4 lbs / 2 kg
Dimensions:
Width: 10.07" / 256 mm
Height: 3.15" / 80 mm
Depth: 8.46" / 215 mm
General electrical specifications:
Maximum current consumption: 690 mA at 13 volts AC
Maximum power draw: 11 VA
Mains power supply: Use original power supply only!!
Tube: (1) ECC83 or 12AX7A
Input sensitivity: -25 dB
Input impedance: 1 M
Ω
Output level: 0 dB
Impedance: 1 K
Ω
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