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16 AC Socket: 

Connect an AC cord here.

     

CAUTION:

 Ensure you use an intact AC cord with an insulated plug only! 

     Before you power the amp up, ensure the voltage value printed beside the
     AC socket corresponds to the available current.

17 AC Fuse Box: 

Contains mains fuse (rear chamber) and spare fuse (front chamber).

     NOTE: E

nsure replacement fuses bear identical ratings (refer to the table)!

18 V.L.S. Ratio:

 

Use this potentiometer to determine the balance between the two master volume 

      levels. We deliberately left the knob off this pot, but you can rotate the shaft to dial in the desired 
      preset. If you're operating the amp without a footswitch, "Master Hi" (high-volume mode) is active 
      and this pot is disabled. You can switch between the Lo and Hi Master volume levels via a standard 
      dual footswitch connected to Jack 21 (or via the MIDI Switcher) or the Custom Footswitch 
      connected to Jack 19. Turn the pot's shaft clockwise to turn up the "Master Lo" level.

19 Custom Footswitch Port:

 

Connect the ENGL Custom Footswitch Z-5 (optional) to this port 

      (Sub-D, 9-pin). This special footswitch lets you activate the four channels directly via dedicated 
      buttons. V.L.S. (Volume Level Switching) and reverb are activated via two additional buttons.When 
      the Z-5 footswitch is connected, the Clean/Lead and Gain Lo/Hi buttons on the front panel as well 
      as footswitch Jacks 20 and 21 are disabled.

20 Footswitch Clean/Lead, Gain Lo/Hi: 

1/4" stereo jack for a dual footswitch, executes the 

      following functions:
      1. Channel switching between Clean and Lead (mono terminal).
      2. Gain Lo - Hi: switches from Clean to Crunch during Clean mode and
      from Soft Lead to Heavy Lead during Lead mode (stereo terminal).

21 Footswitch V.L.S., Reverb:

 1/4" stereo jack for a dual footswitch, executes the following 

      functions:
      1. Switching between the two Master volume levels Hi and Lo (mono terminal).
      2. Reverb on/off (stereo terminal).
     

Impotant Note: 

You can use standard dual footswitches that connect the mono or stereo contact     

     of the ¼" jack and its ground. An LED that serves as a status indicator can also be connected in     
     series (power requirements approx. 10 - 20 milliamperes, depending on function).  In practice  
     though we've found that not every footswitch by every manufacturer under the sun is compatible. If  
     you choose to use the ENGL Z-3 (basic plastic version without LED display) or ENGL Z-4 (rugged   
     metal version with LED display) footswitches, you won't encounter any compatibility problems.

10 Lead Volume:

 Volume control for the Lead channel (pre-FX loop, influences the Send level). Use 

      this knob to dial in the desired balance of levels between the Lead and Clean channels.

11 Gain Lo/Hi: 

When you press this button, the input sensitivity of both channels is increased. 

      The Hi-Gain function actually turns Clean into a "Crunch" channel, and Lead into a "Heavy Lead"    
      channel. It can also be activated via a suitable footswitch connected to Jack 19 or 20; the Gain 
      Lo/Hi button is automatically disabled when you connect a footswitch. 
      The yellow LED illuminates to indicate "Hi-Gain" mode is active.

12 Clean/Lead: 

Channel selector pushbutton for Clean and Lead modes, red LED indicate Lead   

      mode; This function can also be activated via the respective footswitch connected to jack 19 or 20.
      Once a footpedal is connected, the channel selector pushbutton is deactivated.

13 Master: 

Master volume control for power amp output. The feature to switch between two Master 

      volume levels  (V.L.S. - Lo or Hi) can be accessed by means of the respective footswitch connected to 
      jack 19 or 20. Adjust the ratio between the two volume levels with the "V.L.S. Ratio" pot 
      (see chapter 18).

14 Stand By: 

Power amp standby switch: Use this switch to silence (0 position) the amp when you 

      take a lengthier break. The amp's tubes stay warm, which means that it is ready to roll immediately 
      when you switch it back to full power. The standby switch is also well-suited for muting the amp for 
      brief breaks, for instance when you're switching guitars.

15 Power: 

AC power on/off. 

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Summary of Contents for Screamer 50

Page 1: ...Please first read this manual carefully Operator s Manual Guitar Amplifier Screamer 50 Tube Amp ...

Page 2: ...in settings reduce the amount of Lead Presence 8 and Treble 7 to prevent annoying feedback that is generated when your guitar s pickups and the speaker interact something in the 8 to 12 o clock range should do just fine 9 Reverb Reverb control adjusts the portion of the reverb signal and increases reverb intensity if you rotate it clockwise the reverb can be switched on off via the respective foot...

Page 3: ...compatible If you choose to use the ENGL Z 3 basic plastic version without LED display or ENGL Z 4 rugged metal version with LED display footswitches you won t encounter any compatibility problems 10 Lead Volume Volume control for the Lead channel pre FX loop influences the Send level Use this knob to dial in the desired balance of levels between the Lead and Clean channels 11 Gain Lo Hi When you ...

Page 4: ...e or destroy the power amp Ensure your cabinet s specifications match the respective output s specs Possible speaker combinations 1 x 8 ohms or 2 x 16 ohms Jacks 25 and 26 or 1 x 16 ohms Jack 27 or 2 x 8 ohms Jacks 27 and 28 29 Line Out Ground This switch assigns Pin 1 of the XLR socket to ground position Ground to Pin 1 You ll find this option is handy when you want to shield the circuit you have...

Page 5: ...USTOM FOOTSWITCH PORT OVERLOAD GROUND TO PIN 1 GROUND LIFTED LINE OUT GROUND REPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING V L S RATIO 8 16 OR 16 AND OR 16 8 OR 8 AND 16 OHMS SERIAL 1 x 16 OHMS USE LEFT JACK 2 x 8 OHMS 8 OHMS PARALLEL 1 x 8 OHMS 2 x 16 OHMS COMBO INTERNAL SPEAKER R The different options for controlling the Screamer 50 amp remotely 1 ENGL Custom Footswitch Z 5 Connect it to the Custo...

Page 6: ...the following This guitar amplifier can produce high volume levels Exposure to high volume levels may cause hearing damage Leave tube replacement and power amp biasing to qualified professionals Be sure the unit is switched off and unplugged Caution Tubes can get very hot and burn skin when touched Always use high quality cables Never plug the amp into an ungrounded outlet Never bridge a defective...

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