Blackstar HT Soloist 60, Owner'S Manual

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17. Boost
This control sets the amount of increase in volume when the specially voiced
footswitchable Boost is selected.
18. Master Volume
This controls the overall volume of your amplifier. Turning it clockwise increases the
volume.
19. Power Indicator Light
The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.
20. Standby
This switch enables the output stage. Always turn this switch on at least 30 seconds
after the Power switch (21). During short breaks in playing use just this switch to
turn ‘off’ and ‘on’ the amplifier’s output.
21. Power Switch
This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off. You should always turn this
switch on before turning on the Standby switch (20).
Rear Panel
1. 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.
2. 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.
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. Speaker Outputs
The output marked ‘1x16 Ohm’ is for the connection of a single 16 Ohm extension
speaker cabinet (or the internal loudspeaker of the HT Soloist 60 combo).
The outputs marked ‘1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm’ are for the connection of either a single
8 Ohm extension cabinet or two 16 Ohm cabinets. Also, the internal loudspeaker
of the HT Soloist 60 combo can be plugged in here if it is used with a 16 Ohm
extension cabinet. See table overleaf.
‘1x16 Ohm’ output ‘ 1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm’ outputs
Internal 16 Ohm combo speaker
✓
X X
Internal 16 Ohm combo speaker X
✓ ✓
plus one 16 Ohm extension cab
One 16 Ohm extension cabinet
✓
X X
Two 16 Ohm extension cabinets X
✓ ✓
Single 8 Ohm extension cabinet X
✓
X
WARNING: The output marked ‘1x16 Ohm’ should never be used at the same time
as any of the outputs marked ‘1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm’. Failure to correctly match
the impedance of the amplifier and speakers will damage the amplifier.
5. Speaker Emulated Output
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. Always use a good quality screened lead.
NOTE: To ‘silently’ record, set the master volume to zero or turn the amp to
standby mode. You may also record from this output while in standby mode without
a loudspeaker connected, but ensure that no loudspeaker leads are connected to
any of the loudspeaker output jack sockets of the amplifier, as this will defeat the
load protection circuit and will cause damage to the amplifier.
6. Cabinet Switch
The switch enables you to select either a 4x12 closed back or a 1x12 open back
cabinet emulation for the Speaker Emulated Output.
7. Reverb Dark/Light
In the out position the digital reverb is voiced to have a warm dark quality. When
the Light position is selected the reverb has a brighter quality with more zing on the
reverb tail.
8. Effects Loop Return
Connect the (mono) output of an external effects unit here.
9. Effects Loop Send
Connect the (mono) input of an external effects unit here.
10. Effects Loop Level
The Effects Loop Level switch sets the effects loop to 4dBV/-10dBV, which
enables you to use it with either professional equipment (+4dBV setting), or with
guitar level effects such as effects pedals (-10dBV setting).
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