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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. Due to the sophisticated 

design of this amplifier, the effect of this control varies depending on which channel 

and voice is selected.
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 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  clockwise  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 and the corresponding LED will be lit. 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. Voice Select

This switches the current channel (Clean or Overdrive) between two voices.
On the Clean channel, with the switch out (LED off) this will produce a tone based 

on a classic American clean amplifier - a bright, mid-shaped tone with a rounded 

bottom end. With the switch in (LED lit) the preamp circuit is reconfigured to emulate 

a classic British tone – crunchy, chimey and dynamically responsive.
With the Overdrive channel selected, the Voice switch out will result in a tight super-

crunch tone. With the Voice switch in, a higher gain tone with a looser power amp 

response will be achieved.

6. 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.

7. Reverb

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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Power Indicator Light 

The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.

11. 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.

USA

UK

Ring

Screen

Tip

Left channel 

to mixer

Right channel 

to mixer

Summary of Contents for HT-1R MkII

Page 1: ...blackstaramps com Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication due to our policy of constant improvement and development Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice Designed and Engineered by Blackstar Amplification UK 126402M 1 01 19 HT 1R MkII HT 1RH MkII ...

Page 2: ...pparatus 12 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus th...

Page 3: ...e unused for long periods of time Before the unit is switched on the loudspeaker should be connected as described in the handbook using the lead recommended by the manufacturer Always replace damaged fuses with the correct rating and type Never disconnect the protective mains earth connection High loudspeaker levels can cause permanent hearing damage You should therefore avoid the direct vicinity ...

Page 4: ...ign your own tone and tune it to find the sound in your head Following in the footsteps of the original HT 1 the HT 1R MkII is also designed to be ideally suited to home and studio use This is a valve amp that sounds full and tuneful even at the lowest volume level using the proven valve amplifier topology used in the original This is a low powered push pull design which produces the crunch and br...

Page 5: ...power amp response will be achieved 6 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 7 Reverb The Reverb control sets the overall level of the reverb effect Wi...

Page 6: ... Emulated Output USB Socket This B type USB socket is for connection to a computer via a suitable lead not supplied The output will be a stereo fully processed guitar signal complete with speaker cabinet emulation and stereo reverb Standard audio drivers are used to connect the amplifier to a PC Mac or other applicable recording device No specific drivers are required For a guide on low latency US...

Page 7: ...IRING HT 1R MkII Front Panel HT 1R MkII Rear Panel HT 1RH MkII Front Panel HT 1RH MkII Rear Panel CLASS 2 WIRING 126679M 3 INPUT LEVEL 10 0 GAIN LEVEL 10 0 VOLUME ISF 10 0 EQ LEVEL 10 0 REVERB OD SELECT VOICE POWER ON MkII EM OUT PHONES MP3 LINE IN Español Español Français Français Deutsch Deutsch English English 中文 中文 Japanese Japanese ...

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