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If you want just a touch of preamp overdrive, I recommend the following settings for

single-coil pickups: Set the Gain knob between 7 and 10 and deactivate Gain Boost. For

humbuckers, set the knob between 5 and 8 to get moderate overdrive.

Then when you need a grittier tone perfect for playing rock riffs, all you have to do is

activate the Gain Boost in Channel 1.

This particular sound-shaping option (Channel 1 - Gain Boost activated) is comparable

to plugging an overdrive pedal into the amp's front end. This not only boosts the gain

level, it also re-voices the internal filter stages to boost the low mids and conjure a

more assertive tone.

Extremely high gain and volume levels can produce powerful feedback.

Avoid feedback squeals; they can lead to hearing loss and damage speakers! At higher

volumes, back off the Gain and Treble levels in order to prevent unchecked feedback!

This feature boosts the upper end of the high frequency range for Channel 1. Its

intensity decreases as gain settings increase.

For a crisp or glassy tone, activate the Bright boost. It brightens the sound of

humbucking or muddy pickups. Use it to tweak the amp's tone to taste, activating it to

boost top-end frequencies or deactivating it to dampen high end response.

This is the preamp voicing section's passive low-frequency EQ for

This is the preamp voicing section's passive midrange frequency EQ

This is the preamp voicing section's passive high-frequency EQ

The best way to get to know the amp and its fundamental sounds is to start out by

setting all tone knobs to the center position (: 5). These are passive tone controls

selected and tuned specifically for the whole retro concept, so their control ranges are

narrower than those of active EQs.

CAUTION:

A tip from the designer:

A tip from the designer:

7 Volume Channel 1

3 Bright

4 Bass

5 Middle

6 Treble

A Tip and Some Important Info from the Designer:

Channel 1.

for Channel 1.

for Channel 1.

Determines the level of Channel 1. Twist this knob to adjust Channel 1's volume and

dial in the desired balance of levels with Channel 2. Because this volume control is

located pre effects loop, it also determines the effects send level for Channel 1.

The inputs of modern effect devices can handle signal levels up to +10 dB, so it's a good

idea to dial up a higher send level for the FX loop. Do this by turning up the Channel 1

(7) and Channel 2 (13) preamp Volume knobs. Dial in settings higher than 5 to make

the most of the dynamic range between the preamp and power amp.

Once you have matched the preamp and effects device level, use the Master knob (16)

to adjust the amp's overall volume. If you insert older stomp-boxes devices into the

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Содержание Retro Tube

Страница 1: ...Operator s Manual Full Tube Guitar Amplifier Please first read this manual carefully Retro Tube...

Страница 2: ...Tube Amp Technology Tube Amp Technology...

Страница 3: ...s Poweramp Output speaker options Power switch Mains connector AC Power Inlet Mains Fuse Amp remote control S A C Port for Z 9 Footswitch Ports Detailed Specifications and Ratings You ll find an ancil...

Страница 4: ...vertone spectrum perfect for soaring leads The built in Noise Gate helps stifle the annoying hiss often generated when Gain Boost is engaged at very high gain levels Channel 2 s Tone button fattens up...

Страница 5: ...g features of your choice Three 6 3 mm stereo jack plugs accept three dual footswitches that let you remotely control the two channels off on and the off on Activate it at the amp or via footswitch to...

Страница 6: ...nd its shielding you may occasionally encounter interference from sources such as radio stations or powerful magnetic fields When this occurs try connecting your guitar to the amp using different cord...

Страница 7: ...end response This is the preamp voicing section s passive low frequency EQ for This is the preamp voicing section s passive midrange frequency EQ This is the preamp voicing section s passive high freq...

Страница 8: ...29 to largely suppress such noise Extremely high gain and volume levels in Lead mode can produce powerful feedback Avoid feedback squeals they can lead to hearing loss and damage speakers At higher vo...

Страница 9: ...tton lights up to indicate is active The button 14 on the amp s front panel is disengaged when you switch via footswitch 21 24 may also be switched via an ENGL Z 9 Custom Footswitch connected to the S...

Страница 10: ...ds over Channel 2 Beyond that you can also broaden the volume and tonal ranges by working your guitars volume knob If your arsenal includes MIDI gear for instance the Z 11 ENGL MIDI Switcher in combin...

Страница 11: ...TION Make sure you use an intact mains line cord with a grounded plug Before you power the amp up ensure the voltage value printed the mains socket is the same as the current of the local power supply...

Страница 12: ...ne 24 Footswitch Channel 1 2 Gain Boost Another tremendous benefit of this microcontroller driven footboard is that it connects to the amp via an easily obtained standard stereo cord But that s not th...

Страница 13: ...ube V7 Retro Tube 100 The Power Tube Fuse LED 28 lights up to indicate that one or several of the four fuses has blown There is a replacement fuse in the front chamber of the fuse drawer Always make s...

Страница 14: ...n the guitar signal and background noise Noise is a definite no no in many situations For example studio etiquette demands that you keep a lid on extraneous noise during short breaks It s in the natur...

Страница 15: ...ath located post preamp and pre the two power amp Master knobs FX mix control for the When the knob is set to the amp signal is routed through with no processed signal 0 wet balance added to the mix T...

Страница 16: ...ut a sufficient load otherwise you may damage or destroy it Always check the connected cabinets impedance to confirm it matches the amp s output impedance For example if you are connecting a cabinet t...

Страница 17: ...ing detergents to clean the amp s housing front or rear panels Use a soft damp cloth or sponge with diluted soapsuds or a standard brand of mild dishwashing liquid instead Never use solvents they can...

Страница 18: ...ng stereo intact and wired properly Refer to page 22 for pin assignments Are the footboards or switching loops connected to the corresponding footswitch jacks 22 23 24 Are the cords you are using ster...

Страница 19: ...nterference from powerful magnetic fields for example of nearby power transformers or electrical motors Reposition the amp and connector cables The amp or speaker cords may be picking up radio signals...

Страница 20: ...VA max E765 2 AT L E762 1 25 AT L E765 4 AT L E762 2 5 AT L E765 4 x 160 mAM E762 2 x 160 mAM ECC83 selected ECC83 standard 71 x 27 x 27 cm approx 27 9 x 10 6 x 10 6 l x h x d approx 22 5 kg E765 appr...

Страница 21: ...ed on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20 _ _ _ Replaced by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Replaced tubes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Reason _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

Страница 22: ...button press the Channel 1 and the respective Function button simultaneously until the LED starts flashing Now use the buttons 1 to 4 to select the desired switching feature press 1x or 2x Store the s...

Страница 23: ...cates the currently or newly selected configuration For example if LED 3 flashes when the Z 9 s Setup routine is activated then the Retro Tube Amp s switching feature is currently assigned to the corr...

Страница 24: ...panel frame pull the front panel frame without the grille until the locking mechanism unlatches raise it slightly then remove it from front of the Amp A Phillips screws 8 pcs included 2 pcs required p...

Страница 25: ...frame Fix the clasps on the front panel frame boreholes for the clasps place the first clasp attach this clasp with two screws tighten the screws carefully assemble the second clasp in the same way on...

Страница 26: ...ront panel frame Install the front panel frame insert the bottom part of the front panel frame in the two milling grooves located at the base panel of the amp s housing Fit the front panel frame into...

Страница 27: ...Space for User Notes 27...

Страница 28: ...Tube Amp Technology Tube Amp Technology Ger tebau GmbH Germany Internet http www engl amps com R R Text design graphics Amp photo and layout by Horst Langer Amp Designer...

Страница 29: ...GERMANY POWER TUBE V7 FUSE DO NOT OPEN FUSEHOLDER WHILE AMP IS SWITCHED ON REPLACE FUSES ONLY AGAINST SAME TYPE AND RATING CAUTION POWER TUBE V8 FUSE POWER TUBE V6 FUSE POWER TUBE V5 FUSE DO NOT OPEN...

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