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BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
TUBE 50
TUBE 100
ALL-TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIERS
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MANUAL
ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE! BITTE VOR GEBRAUCH LESEN UND FÜR SPÄTEREN GEBRAUCH BEFORE CONNECTING, READ INSTRUCTIONS AUFBEWAHREN! • Das Gerät wurde von Hughes & Kettner gemäß IEC 65 gebaut und hat das Werk in sicher- • Read all of these instructions! heitstechnisch einwandfreiem Zustand verlassen. Um diesen Zustand zu erhalten und • Save these instructions for later use! einen gefahrlosen Betrieb sicherzustellen, muß der Anwender die Hinweise und die • Follow all
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IMPORTANT ADVICE ON SAFETY! CONSEILS DE SECURITE IMPORTANTS! PRIERE DE LIRE AVANT L’EMPLOI ET A CONSERVER POUR UTILISATION PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR LATER USE! ULTERIEURE! • The unit has been built by Hughes & Kettner in accordance with IEC 65 and left the •L’appareil a été conçu par Hughes & Kettner selon la norme IEC 65 et a quitté l’ent- factory in safe working order. To maintain this condition and ensure non-risk operati- reprise dans un état irréprochable. Afin de conserver cet ét
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¡INDICACIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES! IMPORTANTI AVVERTIMENTI DI SICUREZZA! ¡LÉANSE ANTES DE UTILIZAR EL APARATO Y GUARDENSE PARA Leggere attentamente prima dell’uso e conservare per un uti- SU USO POSTERIOR! lizzo successivo: • El aparato ha sido producido por Hughes & Kettner según el IEC 65 y salió de la fábrica • L’apparecchio è stato costruito dalla Hughes & Kettner secondo la normativa europea IEC en un estado técnicamente perfecto. Para conservar este estado y asegurar un funcio- 65 ed
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL This is to certify that Für das folgend bezeichnete Erzeugnis HUGHES & KETTNER TUBE 20 HUGHES & KETTNER TUBE 20 complies with the provisions of the Directive of the wird hiermit bestätigt, daß es den wesentlichen Schutz- Council of the European Communities on the approxima- anforderungen entspricht, die in der Richtlinie des Rates tion of the laws of the Member States relating to electro- zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitglieds- magnetic compatibility (EMC Direc
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the HUGHES & KETTNER TUBE 50 / TUBE 100 guitar TABLE OF CONTENTS amplifier! Your Hughes & Kettner Tube Series amp is a direct descendant of SAFETYPRECAUTIONS P. 2/3 the most comprehensive all-tube head ever made, the revolutio- nary new Hughes & Kettner TriAmp. The TUBE 50 and TUBE 100 INTRODUCTION P. 6 incorporate key elements of the TriAmp design that make them uncommonly versatile amps as well. A unique combination of all- BEFO
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL TUBE 50 TUBE 100 ALL-TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIERS 5 5 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 5 1 0.5 2 0.2 5 10 25 WATTS 0 10 0 10 0 10 -5 +5 -5 +5 -5 +5 0 10 -5 +5 -5 +5 -5 +5 0 10 -5 +5 0 10 DRY WET 0 50 5 5 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 5 2 1 5 0.2 12 25 .02 50 0 10 0 10 0 10 -5 +5 -5 +5 -5 +5 0 10 -5 +5 -5 +5 -5 +5 0 10 -5 +5 0 10 DRY WET 0 WATTS 1.0 JACKS AND CONTROLS AMP MODE A/B: Activates either MODE A or MODE B for both chan- EQ SECTION: BASS, MID and TREBLE controls for CHANNEL nels (CHANNEL 1 and
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL CHANNEL SELECT: This channel selector switches between CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2 MASTER: Determines the volu- CHANNEL 2. In combination with the different AMP MODES, you have four diffe- me for both AMP MODES in CHANNEL 2. rent basic sounds available at the touch of a button. This switching function can also be performed via the Stageboard (Button 2) - provided the button located on the front panel is in the "OFF" position (CHANNEL). CHANNEL/AMP MODE SELECT LEDs: Two illumina
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL MAINS FUSE: AC power fuse. Ensure you MIDI MODULE PORT: POWER TUBE STATUS LEDs: If one of these LEDs illuminates continually, use specified replacement fuses only, as When a qualified service then the corresponding power tube is defective (cathode short). Even if the needed depending on the local voltage. TUBE 50 / TUBE 100 continues to operate (with reduced power and an technician installs the altered sound), the tube and the corresponding fuse must be replaced as MIDI Mod
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL 3.0 OPERATION NOTE: Ensure the CHANNEL SELECT and AMP MODE buttons on 3.1 SELECTING SOUNDS the front panel are set to OFF (not pushed in) when operating the TUBE in the STAGEBOARD footswitch or MIDI switching modes. The four basic sounds of the TUBE 50 / TUBE 100 can be activa- If you want to operate the TUBE via the front panel switches ted via the FRONT PANEL SELECTOR buttons, the included STA- only, ensure the STAGEBOARD is unplugged or switched off. For GEBOARD, or via t
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL The following table depicts the different switching options the STAGEBOARD has to offer. Control Feature Simultaneous REVERB swit- REVERB swit- FX LOOP swit- FX LOOP swit- STAGEBOARD REVERB & FX ching only, FX ching only, FX ching only, ching only, Switch 3 switching LOOP continually LOOP inactive REVERB conti- REVERB inactive active nually active REVERB FRONT PANEL SELECTOR off off off on does not apply SWITCH REVERB INTENSI- TY CONTROL turned up turned up turned up turne
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL TIP: • Activate the FX loop. If you choose not to connect a signal processor/effects device to the FX loop, you may instead then connect another instrument or • Dial in a separate MASTER VOLUME setting via the FX MIX pot tape deck. For instance you could connect another guitar, keybo- (to the left towards DRY = volume down, to the right towards ards, drum machine, tape player, etc. for rehearsals or practice ses- WET = volume up). sions. When you use the FX RETURN as a secon
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL ding power tube is defective (cathode short) and the tube and 4.0 REPLACING TUBES, SERVICE AND the corresponding fuse must be replaced. Note that POWER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TUBE STATUS LEDs indicate a cathode short only, and no other power tube defect. Ensure you also check the ANODE fuse! If a replacement fuse trips shortly after it has been installed, then one Your TUBE 50 / TUBE 100 features factory-equipped EL34 and of the power tubes is defective even if the POWER T
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL 7) You have connected the RED BOX D.I. OUTPUT jack to a 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING mixing console and the signal level is way too low. • The amp's output level is limited by an incorrectly adjusted 1) The TUBE 50 / TUBE 100 is not getting any power: POWER or other level control knob. Turn up the control or con- • Check the mains cable to see if it is connected properly. trols. • The mains fuse may be defective. Replace the fuse with another • The amp's output level is limited beca
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL 6.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TUBES: TUBE 100: 3x 12AX7A (ECC 83); 4x 6CA7 (EL34, KT77) TUBE 50: 3x 12AX7A (ECC 83); 2x 6CA7 (EL34, KT77) Preamp section: dual mode CHANNEL 1, dual mode CHANNEL 2 tube channels INPUT: -10 dBV/ 1 MOhms FX-RETURN: -10 dBV/ 0 dBV/ 47 kOhms FX-SEND: 0 dBV/ -10 dBV/ 220 Ohms RED BOX D.I. OUT: - 3 dBV/ 220 Ohms Power amp section: variable power EL34 tube amp Output Power: TUBE 100: 100 W rms (into 4 Ohms or 8 Ohms) TUBE 50: 50 W rms (in
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL HERZLICHEN GLÜCKWUNSCH ZUR WAHL DEINES HUGHES & KETTNER TUBE ! Inhalt Viele von Euch wünschten sich Hughes & Kettner Amps auch in SICHERHEITS UND GEFAHRENHINWEISE S.2 Vollröhrentechnik. Der Hughes & Kettner TriAmp wurde aus dieser Idee geboren - EINFÜHRUNG S.16 und ist heute ein Wahrzeichen für die enormen Sound- möglichkeiten klassischer Röhrenamps. VOR DER INBETRIEBNAHME All unsere Erfahrungen mit dem TriAmp sind in die Entwicklung der Tube Serie eingeflossen. So wird De
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL TUBE 50 TUBE 100 ALL-TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIERS 5 5 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 5 1 0.5 2 0.2 5 10 25 WATTS 0 10 0 10 0 10 -5 +5 -5 +5 -5 +5 0 10 -5 +5 -5 +5 -5 +5 0 10 -5 +5 0 10 DRY WET 0 50 5 5 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 5 2 1 5 0.2 12 25 .02 50 0 10 0 10 0 10 -5 +5 -5 +5 -5 +5 0 10 -5 +5 -5 +5 -5 +5 0 10 -5 +5 0 10 DRY WET 0 WATTS 1.0 ÜBERSICHT DER ANSCHLÜSSE UND BEDIENELEMENTE AMP MODE A / B: Schaltet zwischen den Soundmodes ‘MODE A’ Klangregelung: Bass, Mid und Treble Regler für CHAN
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL CHANNEL SELECT: Kanalumschalter für CHANNEL 1 und 2. Zusammen mit der CHANNEL 2 MASTER: Regelt die Lautstärke Vorwahl des AMPMODE sind so insgesamt vier Grundsounds verfügbar. Diese des CHANNEL 2 in beiden AMP MODES. Schaltfunktion ist ebenfalls via Stageboard mit Schalter “2” ausführbar - sofern sich der Frontplattenschalter in Stellung “aus” (CHANNEL 1) befindet. CHANNEL / AMP MODE SEL- ECT LED’s: Zwei leuchtende LED’s indizieren den aktiven AMP MODE B; eine einzelne LED i
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL MAINS FUSE: Netzsicherung. Beim MIDI MODULSCHACHT: POWERTUBE STATUS LED’s: Leuchtet eine dieser LED’s permanent hell Austausch dieser Sicherung unbedingt den Zum Einbau des MIDIMO- auf, so zeigt Dir dies einen Defekt der entsprechenden Endstufenröhre korrekten Sicherungswert (abhängig von der (Kurzschluß zur Kathode) an. Auch wenn der TUBE (mit reduzierter DULS durch einen erfah- angegebenen Netzspannung) beachten! Leistung und verändertem Sound) noch arbeitet, muß die entsp
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TUBE 50/100 - MANUAL 3.0 BEDIENUNG DES TUBE Hinweis: Bitte beachte, daß zur Umschaltung mittels STAGEBO- 3.1 Das Anwählen der GRUNDSOUNDS ARD oder via MIDI der CHANNEL und der AMP MODE Wahlschalter auf der FRONTPLATTE auf Stellung AUS stehen Die vier Grundsounds des TUBE werden über die FRONTPLAT- (nicht gedrückt sind). Wird nur mit den Frontplattenschaltern TENSCHALTER, das mitgelieferte STAGEBOARD oder bei Bedarf oder ausschließlich via MIDI gearbeitet , so sollte das STAGEBO- via MSM-1 MIDI
