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Configuration table for assigning the Artist Edition Amp's sound-shaping
and special functions to the Z-9 Custom Footswitch's

and

:

Functions 1

2

Button          Functions  A.E.amp                Setup                 Indication

S.A.C.

1:

LED 1 lights

no

1:

LED 2 lights

1:

LED 3 lights

1:

LED 4 lights

no

1:

LED 1 flashes

1:

LED 2 flashes

no

1:

LED 3 flashes

no

1:

LED 4 flashes

no

2:

LED 1 lights

no

2:

LED 2 lights

no

2:

3        LED 3 lights

2:

LED 4 lights

no

2:

LED 1 flashes

2:

LED 2 flashes

2:

LED 3 flashes

no

2:

LED 4 flashes

Column 1 lists the Function button on the Z-9. Column 2 lists the sound-shaping

and special functions that can be assigned to it.

Column 2 lists sound-shaping and special functions on the ENGL A.E. (R.B.S.) Amp

that can be controlled remotely via the Z-9 Custom Footswitch.

Column 3 lists the configuration or setting required to remote-control

sound-shaping or special functions on the A.E. (R.B.S.) Amp.
The first digit indicates the

routine, that is,

1: for

Setup and 2: for

.

to

denotes the button used to enter the setting.

Column 4 indicates the currently or newly selected configuration. For example, if

LED 3 flashes when the Z-9's

Setup routine is activated,

then the Artist Edition (R.B.S.) Amp's               switching feature is currently
assigned to

; the corresponding S.A.C. command is

.

Column 5 lists the shorthand designations for specific configurations that appear

throughout the Z-9 Operator's Manual. For detailed information,
please refer to the Z-9 Custom Footswitch Operator's Manual.

The ENGL Z-9 Custom Footswitch is an optional accessory. The

afore mentioned Function buttons, LEDs and setup routines pertain to the Z-9.

Function 1    Master A/B

Channel 1

F1-1

Function 1

Channel 2

F1-2

Function 1    FX Loop off/on

Channel 3

F1-3

Function 1    Noise Gate off/on

Channel 4

F1-4

Function 1

Channel 1

F1-5

Function 1    Shape (Contour)

Channel 2

F1-6

Function 1

Channel 3

F1-7

Function 1

Channel 4

F1-8

Function 2

Channel 1

F2-1

Function 2

Channel 2

F2-2

Function 2

Channel

F2-3

Function 2    Noise Gate off/on

Channel 4

F2-4

Function 2

Channel 1

F2-5

Function 2    Shape (Contour)

Channel 2

F2-6

Function 2    FX Loop off/on

Channel 3

F2-7

Function 2

Channel 4

F2-8

Function Setup

Function 1

Function 2 Setup

Channel 1

Channel 4

Function 2

FX Loop

Function 2

F2-7

Comments:

Please note:

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Summary of Contents for Artist Edition E651

Page 1: ...E650 E651 E653 Ritchie Blackmore Artist Edt Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...Loop off on Noise Gate S A C Port FX Loop Send Return Balance Dry Effect Threshold Off Lo Hi Noise Gate Lead Channel 100 Watts All tube Guitar Amp Head Ritchie Blackmore Signature TYPE E650 Artist Ed...

Page 3: ...16 Ohms Poweramp Output Cabinet options Power Amp section Master A B Mains Mains Fuse S A C Port for Z 9 or Z11 S A C Footswitch Ports You ll find an ancillary pamphlet accompanying this owner s manu...

Page 4: ...es and applications There are few more handy features to rave about This amp sports our Serial Amp Control Port or S A C Port for short for connecting remote control units like the ENGL Z 9 Plug an EN...

Page 5: ...e for the Clean channel and the Shape Contour button in the EQ section for and You can footswitch these knobs to activate two different power amp volume settings on the fly without twisting a knob It...

Page 6: ...ation due to high frequency loss use the shortest cords feasible as a rule the shorter the cord the less susceptible it is to high frequency attenuation Gain control for the tube amp s extraordinary v...

Page 7: ...knob settings beyond the 1 o clock s position at high output power in order to prevent interaction between guitar and speakers that possibly causes undesirable feedback Moreover the noise floor rises...

Page 8: ...e may also be switched using a Z 9 Custom Footswitch connected to the S A C Port 19 or a footswitch connected to jack 21 The button 8 on the amp s front panel is disengaged when you switch the Shape C...

Page 9: ...wer amp output The green LED to the right of the knob lights up to indicate Master B is enabled and determining the master level The Master B knob is selected whenever you activate via button 11 and n...

Page 10: ...onsiderable wear The amp is ready to run when you flip the Standby switch because the tubes are already warm and don t require time to heat up For breaks of 20 minutes and longer I recommend that you...

Page 11: ...ther clever switching concept it features four switches that afford you direct access to and in combination with the two Gain stages and Clean Low Gain Clean High Gain Lead Low Gain and Lead High Gain...

Page 12: ...conventional footswitch with two switching functions for example the ENGL Z 4 2 x off on Single Pole Single Throw or SPST for short This type of footswitch lets you access One of the two switches acti...

Page 13: ...keep a lid on extraneous noise during short breaks It s in the nature of high gain rigs to generate undesirable peripheral noise in overdriven high gain channels This is attributable to the physical...

Page 14: ...p signal is routed through with no processed signal 0 wet balance added to the mix Twist the knob clockwise to blend in the processed signal parallel passive wet balance 1 99 depending on knob positio...

Page 15: ...ol down before you transport it Ten minutes or so will spare the tubes Tubes take some 20 seconds to warm up after you switch the power on and about two to three minutes before they are able to pump o...

Page 16: ...ply switch the amp off and on again If a reset doesn t solve the problem there is a defect in the control system probably on the logic board holding the microcontroller or merely a faulty contact on o...

Page 17: ...efect In this case be sure to take the preamp to an authorized professional service center Is there a connection for example via a shielded circuit between the amp and another device that is grounded...

Page 18: ...ly to 4 8 and 16 ohms T slo blo M medium blo ECC83 F Q input tube EL34 E651 6L6GC E650 2 matched sets Replace tubes with selected sets only Refer to page 20 for pin assignments Replace these with fuse...

Page 19: ...d on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20 _ _ _ Replaced by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Replaced tubes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Reason _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

Page 20: ...gh Gain via jack via jack 22 A switch connected to this terminal T controls FX Loop off bypassed on enabled via jack 20 Master A B Master A control Master B control via jack 21 Clean Lead Clean channe...

Page 21: ...tch The ENGL Z 4 dual footswitch 1 2 2 2 Serial Amp Control Port CAUTION Connect Custom Footswitch Z 9 Only Clean Lead Gain Low High Footswitch Master A B Mid Shape Contour FX Loop off on Noise Gate S...

Page 22: ...rently or newly selected configuration For example if LED 3 flashes when the Z 9 s Setup routine is activated then the Artist Edition R B S Amp s switching feature is currently assigned to the corresp...

Page 23: ...Space for User Notes 23...

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