BLACK STAR LT-DUAL User manual

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LT-DUAL
TWO CHANNEL DISTORTION
Owner’s Manual
HBK-1050 07/13
Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK
For the latest information go to: www.blackstaramps.com
The specifications and information in this publication are subject to change without prior notice.
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Warning!
Important safety information!
Read the following information carefully. Save all
instructions for future reference.
Do not open the equipment case. There are no user serviceable parts
in this equipment. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Unauthorised modication of this equipment is expressly forbidden by
Blackstar Amplication Limited.
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, liquids or moisture of any type.
Only use an approved Blackstar DC adapter. Unplug the DC adapter
from the mains supply when not in use.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Blackstar effects pedal. Like all our
products this pedal is the result of countless hours of painstaking
Research and Development by our world-class design team.
Based in Northampton (UK), the Blackstar team are all experienced
musicians themselves and the sole aim of the development process
is to provide guitarists with products which are the ultimate tools for
self-expression.
All Blackstar products are subjected to extensive laboratory and
road testing to ensure that they are truly uncompromising in terms of
reliability, quality and above all TONE.
If you like what you hear and want to nd out more about the Blackstar
range of products please visit our website at www.blackstaramps.com.
Thanks!
The Blackstar Team
Features
The LT DUAL offers the ultimate in distortion exibility. Channel 1 lets
you move from clean, to boost to overdrive. Channel 2 then takes you
from super crunch right up to screaming lead.
The unique switching operation will transform a single channel
vintage amp into a three channel tone machine. Use the patented
ISF (Innite Shape Feature) control to take your tone from the USA
to the UK and anywhere in between. This innite adjustment over the
characteristics of the tone control network means, for the rst time,
you can effectively design your own tone and nally nd ‘the sound
in your head’.
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Controls
1. CH 1 Gain
This gain control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion that
Channel 1 will deliver. As the Gain control is increased clockwise (CW)
the sound will become more overdriven moving through crunch tones
until at its maximum position, a full distorted crunch tone is arrived at.
2. CH 1 Level
This Level control sets the overall level or volume from Channel 1 of
the pedal. It should be used in conjunction with the Gain 1 control
to achieve the exact type of drive you require. Generally speaking at
lower Gain settings the Volume will be increased and at higher Gain
settings the Volume should be decreased.
3. CH 2 Gain
This Level control sets the overall level or volume from Channel 2 of
the pedal. It should be used in conjunction with the Gain 2 control
to achieve the exact type of drive you require. Generally speaking at
lower Gain settings the Volume will be increased and at higher Gain
settings the Volume should be decreased.
4. CH 2 Level
The Level control sets the overall level or volume for Channel 2.
5. Tone
The Tone control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies
within the sound, and is common to both channels. At low settings,
counter clockwise (CCW), the sound will be warm and darker in
character. As the control is increased clockwise (CW) the sound will
become brighter. At the maximum settings the tone will be aggressive
and cutting.
6. ISF
The ISF control works in conjunction with the Tone control, and is
common to both channels. It allows you to choose the exact tone
signature you prefer. Fully CCW is a more American characteristic
with a tight bottom end and more aggressive middle, and fully CW
is a British characteristic which is more ‘woody’ and less aggressive.
See illustration below.
We recommend that to start with the ISF is set to half way and the
Tone control set to taste. Then try gradually adjusting the ISF CW and
CCW until you nd the sound you prefer.
7. CH 1 On/Off Switch
Press this switch to turn Channel 1 on or off. Note, if Channel 2 is
already active, pressing this switch will change to Channel 1.
8. CH 2 On/Off Switch
Press this switch to turn Channel 2 on or off. Note, if Channel 1 is
already active, pressing this switch will change to Channel 2.
9. CH 1 On/Off LED
When the green LED is on Channel 1 is active. When the LED is not
on, Channel 1 is off.
10. CH 2 On/Off LED
When the red LED is on Channel 2 is active. When the LED is not on,
Channel 2 is off.
11. Input
Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar
lead. To maximise battery life unplug your cable from the pedal when
not in use.
12. Output
This output is for connection to the input of your amplier or into other
pedals or effects. For best noise performance we recommend you
place the LT DRIVE pedal rst in the effects chain. Always use a good
quality screened guitar lead.
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13. DC Inlet
For the input of a 9V DC adapter. Always use a Blackstar approved
9V adapter.
14. Battery Compartment
Insert a 9V PP3 battery here. When the Channel On/Off LEDs begins
to glow less brightly you should change the battery.
Technical Specication
Power: 9V DC / PP3 Battery
Maximum Current Draw: < 25mA
Controls: Ch 1 Gain, Ch 1 Level, Ch 2 Gain, Ch 2 Level, Tone, ISF
Switches: On/Off Switch
Indicators: Effect On/Off LED
Jacks: Input, Output
Dimensions (mm): W 90 x H 54.5 x D 122
Weight: 600g
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