Control Features
Manual:
This button sets the preamp to Manual operating mode. More a status than an
operating mode, Manual describes the state of the amp when no memory slot is
activated. Manual is the default, it is activated once you power the amp up.
When you opt for this operating mode, you can't store settings, meaning that the
amp handles like a conventional non-programmable amp.
Use the Manual mode to set up the desired sound you like to store to
one of the memory slots.
Write:
This function lets you store the current setting of the controls (except Master)
and the switches (except M.R.I.) to the activated Program number (memory slot).
There is a Write execution delay of approx. two seconds to protect against
inadvertent storing or overwriting (deleting) of existing memory settings.
For this reason the Write button must be pressed and hold down until the yellow
LED indicates the execution of the Write function: the new setting is stored as soon
as the LED lights up, the previous setting is being overwritten (deleted).
If you have activated the M.R.I. system the LED´s above the controls starts to
illuminate after the Write process, meaning the current setting of the controls is
now identical to the content of the memory slot. (M.R.I.: newer amp version only!)
Important note:
The Write function is disabled if the Write protection key located at the rear panel
of the amplifier is in the Off position (locked)! (newer amp model only!)
Program numbers
1, 2, 3, 4:
Use this buttons to select the memory slots 1 to 4. During memory mode
all controls (except Master) and all switches (except M.R.I.) are deactivated,
meaning if you turn a knob it will not have any influence on the sound.
In this case the stored values of the controls and switches determine the
overall setting (the sound) of the amp at the respective program number.
Once you you have stored a setting to a memory slot, you can call this a preset.
Bank A - B:
Use this button or switch (depending on the amp version) to select the memory
Bank A or B: This option extends the four memory slots to eight (A1 to A4
and B1 to B4 ). The LED beside the button/switch indicates the active bank:
LED illuminates green: Bank A; LED illuminates red: Bank B
If you access the presets via the footcontroller the respective Bank is selected
automatically.
Step by step explanation for storing a sound setting (generating a Preset):
1. set up the desired sound while the amp operates in Manual mode
by turning the respective knobs and adjusting the position of the switches.
2. Select the Program number where you like to store your sound setting;
use the Program number buttons 1 to 4 & the Bank A - B button, or select
the Program number via the footcontroller.
3. Press the Write button to store the setting to the chosen Program number.
Hold the button down for approx. 2 seconds until the yellow LED lights up.
The sound setting is stored to the memory slot (now: Preset).
Important note: (only valid for the newer Digitalamp versions!)
In case the Write operation is not being executed, check the position of the
Write protection key switch located at the rear panel of the amp. It must be in
the On position (unlocked) to allow write operations.
A Tip to edit (alter) a Preset assisted by the M.R.I. System:
(this chapter is only valid for the newer Digitalamp version!)
If you like to edit an existing Preset you can find out the setting of each
control with the M.R.I. system as described before under "M.R.I." feature.
After you have selected Manual mode the current setting of the controls is now
identical to the values stored to the before chosen Preset.
Edit the setting to taste, select the Preset again and store the edited setting by
pressing the Write button.
Stand By:
Power amp standby switch: Use this switch to silence 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.
Power:
AC power on/off.
