18. Brilliance
Adjust this trim pot to apply an increase or decrease to the higher frequencies of
your amplifier’s output. At maximum settings this will result in a brighter, sharper
response from your tone. At lower settings, the tone is warm and mellow.
19. Master
This controls the overall volume of your amplifier. Turning it clockwise increases the
volume.
20. Power Indicator Light
The Power Indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.
21. Bluetooth
Your SONNET 60 Bluetooth amplifier is equipped with Bluetooth connectivity for
wirelessly streaming your favourite music and backing tracks. Press this switch to
pair a Bluetooth device to your SONNET 60 Bluetooth amplifier and toggle between
the modes of operation (see below). Discoverable Mode (slow LED flash) To connect
a Bluetooth device to your SONNET 60 Bluetooth amplifier for the first time you
must make a ‘pairing’ between the two devices. To pair, simply press and hold the
Bluetooth switch on your SONNET 60 Bluetooth amplifier until the Bluetooth LED
displays a slow flash. In this state other Bluetooth devices are able to ‘see’ your
SONNET 60 Bluetooth amplifier (hence the term ‘Discoverable’) and can make a
request to pair.
Whilst the Bluetooth LED is flashing slowly, go to the Bluetooth Settings page of
your Bluetooth device and look for your SONNET 60 Bluetooth amplifier in the list of
available devices. Your amplifier will be identified as ‘SONNET BT’. When ‘SONNET
BT’ appears, simply select this device and wait a few moments for the pairing to be
made. You will hear an audible tone from the amplifier to indicate that a device has
been successfully connected.
If a pairing has not been made within the Discoverable Mode timeout window, the
Bluetooth connectivity will switch off and will wait for user input in order to attempt a
new pairing. Simply press and hold the Bluetooth switch again to enter Discoverable
Mode and restart the pairing process.
Pressing the Bluetooth switch while in Discoverable Mode will put your SONNET 60
Bluetooth amplifier into Scanning Mode.
Scanning Mode (fast LED flash)
Scanning Mode is used to reconnect any previously paired Bluetooth devices
to your SONNET 60 Bluetooth if they have travelled out of range or have been
disconnected. Ensure your previously paired Bluetooth device has Bluetooth
connectivity switched on. Press the Bluetooth switch once to put the SONNET
60 Bluetooth into Scanning Mode; your amplifier will ‘scan’ for previously paired
devices within range and attempt to reconnect, starting with the device that was
most recently connected. You will hear an audible tone from the amplifier to indicate
that a device has been successfully reconnected.
If you have previously paired any Bluetooth Devices to your SONNET 60 Bluetooth
amplifier it will power on in Scanning Mode. If your Bluetooth device is within
range and has Bluetooth connectivity switched on, your amplifier will automatically
English
11
reconnect to your device, allowing you to start streaming your music straight
away. Pressing the Bluetooth switch from Scanning Mode will set your amplifier to
Discoverable Mode in order to begin pairing a new device. At any time, you may
disconnect your Bluetooth device from your amplifier by either pressing and holding
the Bluetooth switch on the amplifier front panel for 3 seconds or switching off
the Bluetooth functionality of your device. You will hear an audible tone from the
amplifier to indicate that a device has been disconnected.
22. Bluetooth LED
The Bluetooth LED indicates which mode the Bluetooth is in (Discoverable/
Scanning). When the Bluetooth LED is unlit the Bluetooth connectivity is not active.
Rear Panel
23. USB Audio Socket
This Type B USB socket is for connection to a computer via a suitable lead (not
supplied). Standard audio drivers are used to connect the amplifier to a PC, Mac or
other applicable recording device. No specific drivers are required.
For a guide on low latency USB recording visit:
www.blackstaramps.com/usbrecording
NOTE:
Always connect the amplifier via a main USB port, often found on the rear of
the computer. The amplifier will appear as an audio capture device within recording
software.
24. Ground Lift
This switch can be used to remove the circuit-to-chassis ground connection of the
XLR output, which can help if experiencing hum or noise upon connecting to an
external device. If you do experience a hum when connecting the XLR Output (25)
to an external device, engage the Ground Lift by depressing the button to lift the
ground on the circuit.
25. Mix D.I. XLR Output
This output is a low impedance, balanced XLR output for connecting directly to a
mixer or stage box. This will send a strong low noise signal, including all front panel
processing (with the exception of the master control), to be used externally. Use a
good quality screened/balanced microphone type cable.
26. MP3 / Line In
This is a stereo mini jack input. Connect the output of your audio device here and
adjust the player’s volume to match that of your instrument or voice to enable you
to play and/or sing along.
NOTE:
This connection is stereo, but will mix the incoming stereo signal and output
a mono version.
English
12
