Blackstar HT-1 Combo - Manual (Page 5)

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Front Panel
1. Input
Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.
2. Gain
This control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion.
When the Clean Channel is selected, low settings counter clockwise (CCW), will
deliver a clean sound. As the Gain control is increased clockwise (CW) the sound
will move from clean into break-up, until at its maximum position, a full crunch tone
is arrived at.
When the Overdrive Channel is selected, the Gain control adjusts the amount of
overdrive or distortion. Low settings, counter clockwise, will deliver a clean sound
on the edge of break-up. As the Gain control is increased CW the sound will become
more overdriven moving through crunch tones until, at its maximum position, a full
distorted lead tone is arrived at.
3. Overdrive Select
Press this switch to select the Overdrive Channel. When the switch is in the Overdrive
Channel is selected. When the switch is out the Clean Channel is in operation.
4. Volume
This controls the volume of the Clean and Overdrive Channels. Turning it clockwise
increases the volume.
5. ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)
The patented ISF control allows you to choose the
exact tonal signature you prefer. Fully CCW has a
more American characteristic with a tight bottom
end and more aggressive middle, and fully CW has
a British characteristic which is more ‘woody’ and
less aggressive.
6. Reverb (only on HT-1R and HT-1RH)
The Reverb control sets the overall level of the reverb effect. With the control fully
counter clockwise there will be no reverb. Turning the control clockwise will increase
the amount of reverb.
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7. Speaker Emulated Output & Headphones
This output emulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker cabinet and
provides a natural valve overdrive tone for connection to a recording device or mixing
desk, and for use with headphones. To make full use of the stereo reverb, use a
stereo jack to two mono jacks splitter lead to feed two channels of the recording
device or mixer (see diagram below). The output will also function into a mono guitar
type lead. Always use a good quality screened lead.
Note: when a lead is connected here the combo’s internal speaker is disconnected.
Ring
Screen
Tip
Left channel
to mixer
Right channel
to mixer
8. MP3 / Line In
Connect the output of your MP3 or CD player here. Adjust the player’s volume to
match that of your guitar to enable you to play along.
Note: the connection is stereo.
9. Power Indicator Light
The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.
10. Power
This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off.
Rear Panel
1. Mains Input
The supplied detachable mains lead is connected here. The lead should only
be connected to a power outlet that is compatible with the voltage, power and
frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. If in doubt get advice from a
qualified technician.
2. Speaker Outputs
The output marked ‘4-16 ohms’ is for the connection of an extension speaker cab
with an impedance of 4 to 16 ohms.
Note: The combo’s internal speaker will be disconnected when an external speaker
cabinet is connected.