it may recommend a specific input). The Line Out can also be used to feed a signal to a
tape recorder or mixer. Although the recorder or mixer doesn't receive the tone that comes
from the speaker, it does receive all of the signal from every other stage of the amp, and for
live-performance recording it does an excellent job of isolating your guitar sound.
Note: Do not connect the Line Out to speakers or headphones. For further information,
refer to the hook-up diagrams for proper connection.
Impedance Selector
Set the Impedance Selector to match the impedance load of your internal speakers (8
Ohms), or a different setting when used with external cabinets Here's how:
4-ohm setting = One 4-ohm cabinet or two 8-ohm cabinets (one plugged into each speaker
output, like an internal 8 Ohm and an external 8 Ohm)). Use this setting if a 4 to 2 ohm
load is needed to drive.
8-ohm setting = One 8-ohm cabinet or two 16-ohm cabinets (one plugged into each speaker
output, or when using just the internal speakers, 8 Ohms).
16-ohm setting = One 16-ohm cabinet plugged into the Speaker 1 jack
Note:Loads that are not matched properly may harm your amp. If you aren't sure if your
speaker load is correct, contact your RIVERA dealer, or call RIVERA Customer Service. If
unequal speaker cabinets loads, i.e. a 4 ohm cabinet and an 8 ohm cabinet are used
together, unequal amounts of power may be distributed to these cabinets due to a non
symmetrical load.
Footswitch jack
This 8-pin DIN plug is designed to work specifically with the included FS-7R footswitch.
Your Venus 5 amp will function perfectly without a footswitch. However, the footswitch
provides a hands-free way to switch channels, select boost functions and effects loop on or
off. Its four switches control the following:
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Channel Select Channel 1/2
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Gain Boost for Channel 1
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Reverb on or off
Note: If you are using the FS-7R footswitch, all of the Front Panel switching functions
remain intact and can be selected by the respective controls pull-switch function. Also, the
switches and their LEDs are driven by the amplifier's power; there is no battery to replace
inside the FS-7R.
Effects Loop
Of course, you can use pedals and rack-mounted effects between your guitar and the amp.
In fact, that's where most wah-wahs and other pedals sound exceptionally good. However,
rack signal processors are often best suited to being placed after the Preamp's tone-shaping
circuitry. Your Venus's Effects Loop is designed to give you the best match between the
