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Initial Installation of the ampli er.

We recommend the following presets when you turn on your ampli er for the  rst time.

        

        Select the load impedance with the 

switch according to the impedance

IMPEDANCE 

         

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our guitar cabinet.

        Set the 

 control on the rear panel to  .

MASTER VOLUME

5

         Select channel  using the 

channel selector (front panel).

HB-B-CL 

         Set the 

 channel controls to approximately the following values:

"overdrive"

PRESENCE - 5
BASS - 10
MID - 5
TREBLE - 5
MASTER - 5
GAIN - 5

Switch the toggle switches:

SAT - down
FAT - down
JTM - left

POWER 

Turn on the ampli er - a big switch 

- down. 

After warming tubes(5-15 minutes), turn the big switch 

 - down.

STANDBY

Adjust the 

 control to a comfortable volume. 

MASTER

control on the rear panel, you can adjust the output volume up to maximum.

MASTER VOLUME 

Note

:

When working on stage and in the studio, it is recommended to set the MASTER VOLUME to the maximum value,
and adjust the volume with the MASTER knob (for overdrive channels), and the VOLUME knob (for the CLEAN channel)
on the front of the ampli er.

This completes the presetting of channel  .

B

You can now proceed to presetting the 

channel.

HB 

To do this, switch the 

 toggle switch to  .

HB-B-CL

HB

This turns on an additional tube ampli cation stage, and you will hear how your the stallion got spurs in his sides! 
With the 

and 

 controls, either chill the mustang's ardor, or give the wild creature more heat!

GAIN 

MASTER

After such a wild trip, it's a good idea to wipe off the sweat and relax.
        Switch the ampli er to the CLEAN channel - toggle switch 

to   position.

HB-B-CL  CL

         Set the CLEAN channel controls (on the right side of the panel) to the following positions:
         

GAIN - 7

         VOLUME - 5
         BASS - 5
         TREBLE - 5

         Use the 

toggle switch and 

 knob to add brightness and clarity to your sound.

BRIGHT 

PRESENCE

The OP-50 works great with a variety of effects pedals. In particular, a very good result can be obtained with different 
Overdrive / Distortion pedals when using the CLEAN channel. In this case, the GAIN knob of this channel is very effective.

Note

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Summary of Contents for OP 50

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Page 2: ... Special adjustment MasterVolume allows using the device not only on large concert halls but also in ordinary home without losing the powerful sound structure You will immediately notice the rich lows and excellent readability of chords even at high Gain levels At the same time the ampli er perfectly friends with the volume knob of your guitar If you are a fan of all kinds of guitar effects pedals ...

Page 3: ...lue andadjustthevolumewiththeMASTERknob foroverdrivechannels andtheVOLUMEknob fortheCLEANchannel onthefrontoftheampli er This completes the presetting of channel B You can now proceed to presetting the channel HB To do this switch the toggle switch to HB B CL HB This turns on an additional tube ampli cation stage and you will hear how your the stallion got spurs in his sides With the and controls ...

Page 4: ...at mode for the channels and SAT Add gain compression and saturation This is a heavier tone It is normal for the volume level to drop with this switch engaged Compensate with the amp s Master volumes JTM B HB Gain structure switch provides three choices of overall gain of the and channels HB B CL A toggle switch for switching ampli er channels The indicator shows which the channel is currently on ...

Page 5: ...erall power of the ampli er practically without changing the sound structure A very useful feature for home use IMPEDANCE Select between 16 8 or 4 Ohm to match your speaker set up SPEAKERS Plug speaker cabinets here Set Impedance selector to appropriate position FUSE HT Only replace with Type indicated on rear panel If this fuse blows it s most likely a bad power tube Note If the sound fails it is...

Page 6: ...s with high humidity Be careful not to obstruct the mesh ventilation openings Air access allows the ampli er tubes to ventilate Do not use the ampli er on stages with voltages over 220 volts or large power surges Avoid mechanical stress careless handling transportation In case it is a long trip do not be lazy and remove all tubes from the sockets isolate each separately foam rubber bubble wrap etc...

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