BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS
[1] POWER:
This switch turns AC power on (red LED on) and off (red LED off). When the
switch is off the amplifier is completely shut down.
NOTE: When switching the amplifier on, leave the Standby switch
[33]
in the “Off” position for
5-10 seconds thus allowing the tubes to heat up before switching to the Active mode.
[2] A.C. POWER
POWER CORD INPUT:
The SUPERNOVA is equipped with a worldwide power supply. It is possible to change one of
three voltages, 100, 115 or 230 inside the SUPERNOVA. Either of these voltages will work
worldwide with minor power differences. The SUPERNOVA will work on either 50 or 60 hertz.
After changing the voltage,
make sure fuses are replaced with printed ratings on rear of
amp.
FUSE:
Both fuse and spare fuse are located within the cap of the fuse holder. Fuse sled can be
removed with a screwdriver. If the fuse should fail,
it must be replaced with the same type
and value in order to avoid damage to the amp and to prevent voiding the warranty.
WARNING: Only a qualified technician should attempt an input voltage change.
Personal injury or equipment damage may occur if done incorrectly.
WARNING: A voltage change or fuse replacement should only be attempted when the
power cord has been disconnected from its power source.
[3] HT FUSE:
This fuse protects the power supply in case of tube failure. If it blows, check for
a bad power tube. If tube-failure is not the cause, the SUPERNOVA should be taken to a
qualified service center for repair. If the fuse should fail,
it must be replaced with the same
type and value to avoid damage to the amp and to prevent voiding the warranty.
[4] MIDI IN / FS-6 CONNECTOR:
Provides an input for a MIDI Footcontroller or for the
KOCH FS6-SN Footswitch
.
Pin 6 & 7 of the DIN connector p12VDC (fused) phantom power for feeding the FS6-
SN footswitch.
If a different MIDI Foot controller is used and if it is designed to accept an ex12VDC
supply on pin 6 and/or 7, a special 7-pin MIDI cable must be used.
FS6-SN FOOTSWITCH
The optional FS6-SN Footswitch is equipped with six switches and is able to operate in two
different modes, which can be selected with the little slide switch on the bottom side.
CH - CHANNEL SWITCHING MODE
The Six switches now have the following functions:
- Five CHANNEL switches for selecting one of the five channels.
- One SOLO/RHYTHM switch for activating the Master-1
[front panel 20]
or the Master-2
[front panel 21]
volume control.
MIDI - SOUND SWITCHING MODE
The FS-6 now operates as a simple MIDI Foot controller. The six switches now correspond
with the first six (out of 128) MIDI programs.
NOTE:
The first five switches now do NOT necessarily correspond with the five channels
anymore. In this mode it is advised to think more in creating six different Sounds than
selecting channels.
[5] MIDI THRU CONNECTOR:
Provides an output for running the MIDI data through to another MIDI controlled apparatus
e.g. an effects unit.
If the FS-6 Footswitch is connected and set to the CHANNEL SWITCHING MODE this output
is NOT active.
[6] MIDI CHANNEL SELECTOR:
Selects each of 12 MIDI channels. See MIDI IMPLIMENTATION CHART for further details.
If all switches are in the OFF position, the SUPERNOVA receives all channels simultaneously
(OMNI MODE).
[7] FS-2 JACK:
Provides an input for the optional
KOCH FS2-SN Footswitch.
FS2-SN FOOTSWITCH
The FS-SN footswitch has two switches:
- The left-hand switch is for silencing the amp except the MUTE-TO-TUNE output jack
[8].
Thus providing the possibility for switching guitars or tuning your guitar silently.
-The right-hand switch is for muting all effect signals at the same time thus providing the
possibility to switch between DRY and WET.
[8] MUTE-TO-TUNE JACK:
Provides an output for connecting a Guitar Tuner.
SERIAL EFFECTS LOOPS S1 AND S2:
[9, 11] TO FX (=SEND):
These jacks provide a buffered output from the preamp of the
SUPERNOVA and can be used to connect an external effects unit
.
These jacks must be
connected with the input(s) of the effects unit(s) (see also CONNECTION DIAGRAM pages).
[10, 12] FROM FX (=RETURN):
These jacks provide an input for external effects units and
must be connected to the output of these units. When used they disconnect the preamp of the
SUPERNOVA from the power amp.
PARALLEL EFFECTS LOOPS P1 AND P2:
If these parallel loops are used, direct signal must be taken off the effects unit's signal
(for example with the effects unit's dry/wet mix control).
[13, 16] TO FX (=SEND):
These jacks provide a buffered output from the preamp of the
SUPERNOVA and can be used to connect external effects units. These jacks must be
connected with the input(s) of the effects unit(s) (see also CONNECTION DIAGRAM pages).
[14, 17] FROM FX (=RETURN):
These jacks provide an input for external effects units and
must be connected to the output of these units.
The REVERB/FX MIX control allows volume adjustment of the external effects signal.
[15, 18] LEVEL:
Controls the volume level of the effects signal inputted in the parallel effects
loops P1 and P2.
