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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. Mains Fuse

The value of the Mains Fuse is specified on the rear panel. Never use a fuse of the
incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.

3. H.T. Fuse

The value of the H.T. Fuse is specified on the rear panel. Never use a fuse of the
incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.

4. Output Valves Fuse

The value of the Output Valves Fuse is specified on the rear panel. Never use a fuse
of the incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.

5. Footswitch

The supplied footswitch is connected here. The footswitch enables you to switch
between the Clean, Crunch, Overdrive 1 and Overdrive 2 channels.

6. MIDI Thru

Any MIDI data received at the MIDI In socket is passed out of the MIDI Thru socket
so that other MIDI devices can be placed in a chain. The MIDI Thru socket also
serves as a way of dumping Channel Select/Program Change data to a suitable MIDI
storage device. Refer to the MIDI Channel Switching section for more details. Always
use a good quality MIDI lead. 

7. MIDI In

If channel switching using MIDI is required, connect the MIDI device here. Refer to
the MIDI Channel Switching section for more details. Always use a good quality MIDI
lead. 

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MIDI Dump Out

You may wish to back up the MIDI channel select settings so you can transfer them
to another amplifier, for example. To do this you will need a MIDI Sysex librarian,
which is usually a piece of software running on a PC or MAC with a suitable MIDI
interface.

1. The unit must be in standby (Power (34) on and Standby (33) off), with no lead

connected to the Input jack and the MIDI Thru on the rear of the amplifier
connected to the MIDI In of the recording device.

2. Simultaneously press and hold the Crunch (8) and OD2 (21) Select switches.

After  2 seconds the LED for OD1 (16) will flash continuously to indicate that the
unit is in MIDI Dump Mode.

3. Prepare the receiving equipment for the transfer. For example, if using a MIDI 

Sysex librarian this must be put into file receive mode.

4. Start the file transfer by pressing and quickly releasing the OD1 (17) Select

switch. During the file transfer the OD1 (16) Select LED will flash quickly. When
the flashing stops the transfer operation is complete and the amplifier will revert
to normal operation. The file should be saved as a MIDI System Exclusive file.

MIDI Dump In

To load in previously saved Program Change assignments:

1. Connect the MIDI Out of the MIDI recording device to the MIDI In on the rear of

the amplifier and use the MIDI Sysex librarian to send the previously stored MIDI
System Exclusive file. 

The amplifier overwrites the current Program Change assignments with the new
ones. If the operation completes successfully all four channel LEDs flash quickly four
times. If the dump is unsuccessful or incomplete the four LEDs will flash slowly in an
alternating pattern and then the unit will revert to normal operation.

Note:

During reception of the System Exclusive file the amplifier will temporarily

cease to pass data to the MIDI Thru socket.

Restoring Factory Settings

To return the amplifier to its factory default state:

1. With the amplifier Power off, press and hold in the Crunch (8) and OD2 (21)

Select switches.

2. While holding in the switches turn on the amplifier. After 2 seconds all channel

select LEDs flash once to confirm the factory defaults have been restored.

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EFFECTS LOOP

EMULATED OUTPUT

FOOTSWITCH

RETURN

SEND

LEVEL

+4dBV

-10dBV

4

Ω

16

Ω

8

Ω

MIDI

THRU

IN

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

H.T. FUSE

MAINS INPUT

OUTPUT 

VALVES  FUSE

MAINS FUSE

T1AL 250V

F1A 250V

230V/240V - T3.15AL 250V

100V/120V - T6.3AL 250V

 100V~50/60Hz

500 WATTS

CONNECT SPEAKERS BEFORE USE

OUTPUT: 200 WATTS RMS

MODEL: S1-200

WARNING!: 

RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY

AVIS!: 

ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE!

WARNING!:

 

SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

AVIS!:

 

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR. POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE ET 

DE DECHARGES ELECTRIQUES, N’EXPOSEZ JAMAIS CET APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE. 
CONNECTER CET APPAREIL A LA TERRE.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two 
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept 
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAUTION!:

 

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER 

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

ATTENTION!:

 

POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE DECHARGES ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS OUVRIR LE 

COUVERCLE. CET APPAREIL NE COMPORTE AUCUNE PIECE SUSCEPTIBLE D’ETRE REPAREE PAR 
VOS SOINS. FAITES TOUJOURS APPEL A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE POUR TOUTE REPARATION.

WARNING!: 

DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENTILATION GRILLES

ATTENTION!: 

NE PAS OBSTRUER LES GRILLES DE VENTILATION

Blackstar Amplification Ltd

Designed and Engineered by

Northampton, England

Made under license in Korea

IMPEDANCE

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Summary of Contents for 200 Series One

Page 1: ...Designed and Engineered by Blackstar Amplification UK Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...atus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified serv...

Page 3: ...ing the unit on it is recommended that that the unit me allowed to reach room temperature Unauthorised modification of this equipment is expressly forbidden by Blackstar Amplification Ltd Never push o...

Page 4: ...l feature set is another unique Patent Applied For Blackstar innovation the DPR Dynamic Power Reduction system DPR reduces the power of the output stage from full power 200W down to 10 20W and any pow...

Page 5: ...is increased which is more suitable for sustained lead guitar tones 14 Treble The Treble control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies within the sound At low settings counter clockwise t...

Page 6: ...se of the S1 200 Percussive high end can be accentuated on clean sounds and the amount of aggressive treble controlled with crunch and overdrive settings 30 Volume This controls the overall volume of...

Page 7: ...e and DPR Control to achieve various combinations of preamplifier and power amplifier distortion compression Note Generally speaking the more DPR is applied i e power is reduced the more dynamic compr...

Page 8: ...e amplifier and change the patch on a MIDI effects processor connected to the effects loop There are 128 available Program Changes giving you the possibility to access a vast number of tonal combinati...

Page 9: ...m Change assignments 1 Connect the MIDI Out of the MIDI recording device to the MIDI In on the rear of the amplifier and use the MIDI Sysex librarian to send the previously stored MIDI System Exclusiv...

Page 10: ...l characteristics of a guitar speaker cabinet and provides a natural valve overdrive tone for connection to a recording device or mixing desk Always use a good quality screened lead There is both a ja...

Page 11: ...Altered Note Number True Voice Velocity Note On Note Off Touch Keys Chans Pitch Bender Control Change Program Change True 0 127 System Exclusive File Dump File Dump System Song Pos Common Song Sel Tu...

Page 12: ...latest information go to www blackstaramps com Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication due to our policy of constant improvement and development Blackstar Amplifi...

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