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BASS

Bottom end voicing control for the 
Lead Channel.

10

LO MID

Lo Mid-range voicing control (at 500 Hz)
for the Lead Channel.

LEAD GAIN

Gain control for the Lead channel, controls the 
amount of distortion in the Lead mode.

CAUTION: 

Extremely high gain and volume 

levels in the Lead mode can produce strong 
feedback. Avoid feedback squeals, they lead 
to hearing loss and damaged speakers!

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TREBLE

Upper range voicing control for the 
Clean Channel.

7

CLEAN VOLUME

Volume control for the Clean channel.

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4

BASS

Bottom end voicing control for the 
Clean Channel.

5

MIDDLE

Mid-range voicing control for the 
Clean Channel.

BRIGHT

Alters the EQ by boosting the upper treble 
range; (above 2 kHz).

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INPUT

Unbalanced 1/4" (main) input jack.

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2

CLEAN GAIN

Input sensitivity control for the Clean channel

3

11

HI MID

Hi Mid-range voicing control (above 1 kHz)
for the Lead Channel.

TREBLE

Upper range voicing control for the 
Lead Channel.

12

CONTOUR

Press this button to alter the mid-EQ.  When the
button is pressed, mids between 300 & 500 Hz
and mids between 1 & 2 kHz are boosted
slightly; the red LED indicates Contour active.
This function can also be activated via a 
footswitch connected to jack (23). Once a 
footpedal is connected, the channel selector 
pushbutton is deactivated.

13

LEAD VOLUME

Volume control for the Lead channel. 

14

GAIN LO / HI

This button increases the gain levels for both 
channels. When you activate it, the Clean 
channel responds more like a Crunch channel,
and the Lead channel delivers a hi-gain lead 
sound. You can also activate this function via 
footswitch (Jack 22), the Gain Boost pushbutton
is then no longer functional. The LED 
illuminates to indicate Hi-Gain mode is active.

15

CLEAN / LEAD

Channel selector pushbutton for Clean and 
Lead modes, red LED indicate Lead mode;  
This function can also be activated via a 
footswitch connected to jack 22. Once a foot-
pedal is connected, the channel selector push-
button is deactivated.

16

PREAMP DEFEAT

This feature bypasses the preamp when the 
button is depressed. In this case the guitar 
signal is routed to the Instrument Output 
jack (32) . 
You can also activate this function via 
footswitch (at Jack 23), the Preamp Defeat
pushbutton is then no longer functional. 
The LED above the button illuminates to 
indicate the preamp is bypassed.

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POWER

AC power on/off.

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STEREO HEAD PHONES

1/4" stereo output designed for stereo 
headphones. you can also connect 
hi-fi speakers or guitar cabinets. When you 
connect a conventional guitar cabinet set the 
selector switch (24) to ,,Routed to Guitar 
Cabinet."

CAUTION!  Ensure You Heed The Following:
Always use a 1/4 stereo plug. If you use a 
mono plug, it may short-circuit and destroy 
the poweramp!

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Summary of Contents for Tube Preamp 530

Page 1: ...Please first read this manual carefully Operator s Manual TUBE PREAMP 530 modern Rock...

Page 2: ...simultaneously drive an stereo power amp For this purpose the all tube stereo poweramp 840 or the ultra modern 930 60 120 which is equipped with an impressive array of high tech features that deliver...

Page 3: ...es with 200 ohms To the achieve the desired audio result it is essential that the Selector switch 24 located on the rear panel is set to the proper position The volume level of the poweramp is determi...

Page 4: ...hannel responds more like a Crunch channel and the Lead channel delivers a hi gain lead sound You can also activate this function via footswitch Jack 22 the Gain Boost pushbutton is then no longer fun...

Page 5: ...ct a guitar cabinet to ensure proper frequency compensation for the respective systems 25 FREQUENCY COMPENSATED LINE OUTPUT RIGHT Line Out for the preamp s right frequency compensated signal 1 4 unbal...

Page 6: ...hen the defeat mode is off The send level only is influenced by the settings of the volume controls in this case The level of the master output signal routed to the LINE outputs can be increased via t...

Page 7: ...L SELECTOR 24 ROUTED TO GUITAR CABINET ROUTED TO HEADPHONES OR HIFI CABINET CLEAN LEAD GAIN EQ VOLUME LEAD TUBE PREAMPLIFIER PREAMP DEFEAT 17 AUXILLARY INPUT 33 INPUT 1 CLEAN PREAMP DEFEAT 17 INSTRUME...

Page 8: ...erating the unit Only operate the preamplifier in a manner it is designed for and therefore note this operational instructions Handling and Care Protect the preamp from mechanical knocks tubes Let the...

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