BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUAL ENGLISH DEUTSCH illustrations CAUTION! 230 V~ 100 V~ 117 V~ T 0,5 A SB 1250 mA SB 1000 mA TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD DON´T EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO MOISTURE OR RAIN. DO NOT OPEN CASE; NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. MADE IN ST. WENDEL GERMANY 50 - 60 Hz Max. power consumption 175 VA LEAVE ENOUGH SPACE FOR PROPER VENTILATION! Ser. No. FX-UNIT IN OUT LINE OUT PHONES LINE OUT LINE IN RED BOX INPUT ENGLISH DEUTSCH FOOTSWITCH FS-1 HOME Congratulations and thank you for choosing the HUGHES & KETTNER CLUB REVERB amp! A team of guitarists and technicians developed the ATTAX amps with a single purpose in mind: To provide you with sophisticated guitar sounds and practical features in an easyto-handle package. The CLUB REVERB is the ideal workhorse for discerning players who want happening tone in a compact amp. The CLUB REVERB's high-performance Current Feedback power amp delivers not only 65 watts of punch, but also the sought-after tone of a classic tube amp. One component playing a major role in the overall tone of the amp is the RockDriver Junior 12" speaker. Custom-made for Hughes & Kettner to our specifications by Celestion, this speaker not only perfectly captures the essence of vintage sound, but also is extremely efficient. This makes your CLUB REVERB substantially louder than most other amplifiers having the same output power rating. Its logical control layout gives you immediate access to the CLUB REVERB's world of sound. This manual introduces you to its many features and application options. BEFORE POWERING UP 1.0 CHANNELS 2.0 JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES 3.0 STANDARD SETUP/CABLE CONNECTIONS 4.0 OPERATING THE CLUB REVERB 4.1 SELECTING CHANNELS 4.2 THE CLUB REVERB AND SIGNAL PROCESSORS 4.3 THE CLUB REVERB AND MIXING CONSOLES 5.0 SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 7.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BEFORE POWERING UP... - Check that the local current and the amp's AC power rating are identical before you plug the power cord into an AC outlet. - Ensure that air can circulate freely around your amp's ventilation ducts. - Place the amp on a stable platform where it is not exposed to mechanical shocks and temperature extremes which may damage the amp or endanger the safety of bystanders. - Hughes & Kettner is not liable for damages due to improper use. We wish you a lot of fun and success with your new CLUB REVERB! HOME 1.0 CHANNELS The CLUB REVERB features a newly developed preamp that not only produces authentic harmonic overdrive but also responds dynamically to your picking style. Based on semiconductors, this innovative circuitry simulates the sound-shaping elements of tube amps and delivers sound quality unparalleled in this price range. It also provides the dynamics demanding guitarists require for musical expression. CLEAN: Depending on the preamp control settings, the CLUB REVERB delivers a variety of contemporary and vintage clean tones. At higher VOLUME settings, the "SoftClick" circuitry delivers that slight edge you would expect from a vintage tube amp. If desired, the CLEAN channel can put out plenty of crunch. LEAD: The Voicing control on this channel enables you to achieve a broad spectrum of lead tones ranging from the classic 'British' style of wide-open rock sounds with a very in-your-face character to the more 'American' style of blues sounds that are extremely responsive to the way you attack the strings. Experiment with various settings of the Voicing control, Lead Gain and Lead Master - and your dynamics - and you'll discover a wealth of tone. REVERB: In the signal chain, the CLUB REVERB reverb section is located after the FX loop so you can use it for external effects and still achieve a clean reverb sound. 2.0 JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES 2.1. FRONT PANEL: INPUT: Input sensitivity is broad enough to handle guitars equipped with humbuckers, active pickups, or single coils. CLEAN VOL: Determines the CLEAN channel's volume. Depending on the type of pickups in your instrument, the amp will begin to clip somewhere around the 12 o'clock setting (SoftClick). The special SoftClip circuitry in this channel enables you to achieve the sound of a vintage tube amp gently overdriven to the point where it just starts to 'break up'. CHANNEL SELECT: This channel selector switch activates either the CLEAN or LEAD channel. The LEAD channel is active when the button is pressed. RED LEAD LED: The red LED illuminates when the LEAD channel is active. LEAD GAIN: Controls the amount of distortion in the LEAD channel. VOICING: pre-shapes the Lead Channel for a spectrum of tone ranging from `British' to `American'. LEAD MASTER: Determines the LEAD channel volume level in relation to the CLEAN channel volume level. EQ SECTION: Common BASS, MID and TREBLE controls for the both channels. MID and TREBLE controls influence each other, as is standard in tube amps: if you boost the treble, the mids are cut and vice versa. This sound-shaping feature allows you to dial in a wide variety of subtle tonal variations. REVERB: Controls how much integrated reverb is added to the signal. Reverb is automatically adjusted for each channel when you switch channels. MASTER: Controls the amp`s master volume level. The LINE OUT signal is unaffected by the MASTER control. LINE OUT: Use this jack to feed the signal to the input of an FX processor. You can also route the signal to a second power amp or through a RED BOX to a mixing console. LINE IN: If you are sending the LINE OUT signal to an FX processor, connect the output from that processor to this jack. FOOTSWITCH: This jack is for a standard footswitch (e.g. Hughes & Kettner FS-1) and it allows you to switch back and forth between the CLEAN and LEAD channels. When using a footswitch, ensure the CHANNEL SELECT switch on the amp`s front panel is set to CLEAN. PHONES: Headphone jack. The speaker is automatically switched off when a plug is inserted into this jack. 2.2 REAR PANEL: MAINS: Connect the included Euro-norm mains cord to this socket. Ensure the amp's voltage rating matches your local AC voltage rating before you plug the cord into the wall socket. 3.0 STANDARD SETUP/ CABLE CONNECTIONS 4.0 OPERATING THE CLUB REVERB 4.1 SELECTING CHANNELS Use the CHANNEL SELECT switch or an external footswitch to change channels. We recommend a Hughes & Kettner footswitch FS-1. - Distortion devices are not designed for use in an FX loop. As a rule of thumb, any kind of device that compresses the signal should be connected first in the signal chain. Depending on the type of effect you want to achieve, you may want to connect your compressor directly between the instrument and the amp's input. - If you are using several processors or stomp boxes, ensure you connect them in the proper order. For the sake of the best sound, try changing the order to determine which arrangement yields the best results. 4.3 THE CLUB REVERB AND MIXING CONSOLES If you want to feed the CLUB REVERB's signal to a mixing console, we recommend you route it through a Hughes & Kettner RED BOX PRO. Patch the signal from the LINE OUT jack, as this signal path's level is not influenced by the MASTER setting. The RED BOX PRO balances the signal and simulates a speaker cabinet. 4.2 THE CLUB REVERB AND SIGNAL PROCESSORS The effects loop on the CLUB REVERB is a serial effects loop, meaning that the entire preamp signal is routed to the FX device and processed there. TO CONNECT A SIGNAL PROCESSOR: - Connect the processor`s INPUT to the CLUB REVERB LINE OUT jack and the processor`s OUTPUT to the LINE IN jack. - To avoid noise, signal degradation, and interrupted signals, only use high-quality patch cables. - Make sure the processor is not distorting the signal. Check the processor's gain LEDs (if it is equipped with this type of display) and use the input and output controls to dial in a suitable level. 5.0 SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE The CLUB REVERB does not require service of any type. However, there are a few precautions you should heed to ensure your amp lasts for many years. - Make certain your amp's ventilation ducts are not blocked or covered. Proper cooling will prolong the life of your amp (rear panel amp chassis). - Avoid mechanical shocks and exposure to extreme heat, dust and especially moisture. - When connecting peripheral devices, always pay close attention to their specifications. Never connect devices with high output signal levels (e.g. power amps) to your amp's input. - Ensure you have the correct AC power rating available before you plug in the amp. If in doubt, ask the venue's sound technician or the custodian of the building you are rehearsing in. - Refrain from do-it-yourself repairs! Have a qualified service technician replace internal fuses. With the unit off and unplugged, use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior surface of the CLUB REVERB. identical fuse. If this fuse also trips, consult your Hughes & Kettner dealer. 6.2 The CLUB REVERB is connected properly, but no sound is audible. - One or several GAIN and MASTER controls may be turned all the way down. Dial in a higher setting. - Never overlook the possibility that the guitar cable may be damaged. Try another one. - A short circuit in the speaker signal chain may have tripped an internal fuse. Make sure none of the connections are shorted out and have a qualified service technician replace the fuse (identical specifications are a must). 6.3 The footswitch does not switch channels: - The footswitch is not connected to the CLUB REVERB. Plug it into the appropriate jack. - Check whether your footswitch is of the correct type. We recommend a Hughes & Kettner FS-1. 6.4 When accessed, the LINE OUT/LINE IN jacks cause annoying hum. - An electrical or magnetic field is causing interference. Use higher-quality cables or re-arrange the cables you are using to reduce interference to a minimum. If this still doesn't improve the situation, use a DI box. - The grounding of the connected devices may be causing a ground loop. DO NOT SEVER THE GROUND OF THE CONNECTED DEVICES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! 6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 The CLUB REVERB will not switch on: - The amp is not getting any AC power. Check the mains cable to see if it is connected properly. - The mains fuse is defective. Replace the fuse with another Try plugging all devices into the same socket via an AC power distributor/power strip. If this doesn't eliminate the noise, you must ensure the connection is galvanically separated by routing the signal through a DI box. 6.5 You have connected an FX processor to the LINE OUT jack and the signal is totally distorted, even when you have dialed in a clean sound. - The LINE OUT signal is overloading the input of the FX processor. Reduce the processor`s input sensitivity ("INPUT" or "GAIN"). 6.6 You have connected an FX processor to the LINE OUT jack of the CLUB REVERB and the signal's volume level is way too low. - The FX processor's output level is set incorrectly. Turn it up. Output Power: 65 watts rms into 8 ohms Freqency response: 20 Hz - 30 kHz (into 8 ohms) Speaker: CELESTION RockDriver Junior, 12", 8 ohms General features: Voltage: 230 V~ (European model) 117 V~ (North American model) 100 V~ (Japanese model) Max. power consumption: 175 VA Mains Fuse: slo-blo 500 mA (230 V model) slo-blo 1000 mA (117 V model) slo-blo 1250 mA (100 V model) 7.0 TECHNICAL DATA Preamp Section Preamp section: CLEAN + LEAD solid state channels INPUT: LINE OUT: LINE IN: -10 dBV/ 1 M ohm 0 dBV/ 1k ohm 0 dBV/ 47 k ohms Dimensions: (W x H x D) 464 x 480 x 265 mms 18" x 18.9" x 10.4" Weight: approx. 33 lbs./approx.15 kgs. Power amp section:: 'CURRENT FEEDBACK' solid state power amp Wir freuen uns, daß Du Dich für einen HUGHES & KETTNER CLUB REVERB entschieden hast! Ein Team aus Gitarristen und Technikern hat die Verstärker der ATTAX Series mit dem Ziel entwickelt, anspruchsvolle Gitarrensounds mit einfachster Bedienung und praxisgerechter Ausstattung zu kombinieren. Der CLUB REVERB ist das ideale Arbeitsgerät für anspruchsvolle Gitarristen, die amtliche Grundsounds in einem kompakten Amp fordern. Seine leistungsstarke Current Feedback Endstufe sorgt nicht nur für 65 Watt Leistung, sondern auch für offenen "Röhrencharakter". Einen besonderen Anteil an der Soundqualität hat dabei der Celestion RockDriver Junior 12" Speaker. Dieser überzeugt durch seinen authentischen Vintage Soundcharakter und einen hervorragenden Wirkungsgrad. Damit ist Dein CLUB REVERB deutlich lauter als die meisten anderen Verstärker mit gleicher Ausgangsleistung. Das übersichtliche und komfortable Bedienkonzept macht es einfach, direkt in die Soundwelt des CLUB REVERB einzusteigen - diese Bedienungsanleitung wird Dir darüber hinaus interessante Aspekte über die Möglichkeiten und Features Deines CLUB REVERB vermitteln. VOR DER INBETRIEBNAHME 1.0 DIE KANÄLE DES CLUB REVERB 2.0 ANSCHLÜSSE UND ...