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I MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

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E F O R E   C O N N E C T I N G , R E A D   I N S T R U C T I O N S

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Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product

Do not use this product near water

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may

fall, causing serious damage to the product.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure relia-
ble operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or

covered. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.

This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third pin. This plug will

only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug

into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the

grounding type plug.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk

on the cord.

If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that it is a 3-wire grounding- type and that the
total of the amp ere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the

extension cord ampere rating. Also make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet
does not exceed 15 amperes.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as may touch dangerous voltage

points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind

on the product.

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicingto service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions: 

Summary of Contents for ATTAX

Page 1: ...3 CHANNEL G U I T A R P R E A M P L I F I E R Hughes Kettner Musical Instruments GmbH Magdeburgerstr 6 6690 St Wendel Telefon 0 68 51 20 21 Telefax 0 68 51 48 86 ...

Page 2: ...shred TWO EFFECTS LOOPS The ATTAX features two separate loops for effects multi effects devices a standard MONO FX LOOP with SEND and RETURN jacks and a STEREO LOOP with a SEND and two RETURN jacks Left Right STEREO SETUP NO PROBLEM The output effect and master sections feature stereo circuits enabling stereo setups o g with a stereo power amp and two cabinets Stereo effects processors can be adde...

Page 3: ...ontrol overdrive levels with your guitar s volume pot At higher gain settings your tone is carried by lengthy sustain ideal for a singing blues tone with superior dynamic punch AT TAX LEAD HOT RODDED HEAVY TUBE OVERDRIVE The LEAD channel s extreme gain reserves deliver the distinct performance character istics of modified tube amps fat searing tube overdrive at any volume ideal for modern lead pla...

Page 4: ...ED illuminates when the solid state CLEAN section is active 4 CLEAN BASS TREBLE The THREE BAND PASSIVE VOICING section defines the ATTAX s tonal charac teristics in the CLEAN channel Precise tuning and balance of filter frequencies enable you to quickly and efficiently dial in diverse sounds v SETTING VOICING PARAMETERS Dial in the standard setting BASS MID TREBLE in the 12 o clock position and th...

Page 5: ...sence without unnecessary bending of frequency bands The voicing section follows the tube section in the amp s circuitry v SETTING VOICING PARAMETERS Dial in the standard setting BASS MID TREBLE in the 12 o clock position and then modify the settings to suit your requirements In addition to the tree channel s respective VOLUME and or GAIN controls the CRUNCH and LEAD channels each incorporate a MA...

Page 6: ...n the following page 15 MASTER VOL The ATTAX s overall output is defined via the MASTER VOLUME knob It influences all outputs 16 PHONES 1 4 head phone jack The PHONES output jack delivers a speaker simulated signal so the ATTAX sounds similar to your stage setup at headphone volumes 17 MAIN SWITCH AC mains power switch 18 MAINS The included Euro norm mains cable is connected to this socket Ensure ...

Page 7: ...ls practice sessions v Adding a STEREO SIGNAL tape deck keyboard etc l Connect the device s LEFT RIGHT OUTPUTS to the ATTAX STEREO LOOP S LEFT RIGHT INPUTS l Step on the STAGEBOARD S FX footswitch the loop is activated l Regulate the device s volume via the FX MIX pot located on the front panel to the left towards DRY volume down to the right towards WET volume up TIP 2 You can also use the loop t...

Page 8: ...TCH You can then switch channels in one motion LEDs are integrated in the STAGEBOARD to give you a clearer picture of the channel switching status for on stage applications These LEDs tell you w h i c h of the two CRUNCH LEAD channels is preset The front panel LEDs denete the currently active channel EFFECTS LOOP SWITCHING VIA THE A T T A X STAGEBOARD In addition to channel selection feature the S...

Page 9: ...o FX Return Stereo Send L R Stereo Return L R Phones Stageboard Poweramp Cabinets Signal for Recording Studio Applications Effect Tuner In Effect Output Input L R Output L R Phones Stageboard Line Out Left Line Out Right Input Left Input Right Stereo Speaker Outs Left Right Input Input HUGHES KETTNER GL 112 GL 212 GL GR 412 page 9 ...

Page 10: ...eneral impression of the ATTAX s sound spectrum VOL BASS MID TREBLE CR GAIN LEA GAIN BASS MID TREBLE CR MAST LEA MAST V O L B A S S M I D TREBLE C R G A I N L E A G A I N BA S S M I D T R E B L E CFIMAST CEA MASY j VOL B A S S M I D T R E B L E C R G A I N LE A GAIN BASS AMID TR E B L E C R MAST LEA MAST I VOL BASS MID TREBLE CR GAlN LEA GAlN BASS MID TREBLE CR MAST LEA MAST ...

Page 11: ...to a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that it is ...

Page 12: ...uct to normal operation l If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged l If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need of service Selection of power supply cord Use only a listed detachable power supply cord type SVT or SJT minimum 18 AWC 3 conductor one end configured for NEMA 5 l 5 other end for IEC 320 CEE 22 l Fuses For continued protection again...

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