BLACK STAR ID:15TVP User manual
Owner’s Manual
Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK
For the latest information go to: www.blackstaramps.com
Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement
and development, Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
Designed and Engineered by
Blackstar Amplification UK
ID:15TVP and ID:30TVP
HBK-1044 10/12
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USA / Canada
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
8. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
“TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS APPARATUS FROM THE AC MAINS,
DISCONNECT THE POWER-SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE”.
“WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE APPARATUS SHALL
NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT OBJECTS FILLED
WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL NOT BE PLACED ON APPARATUS".
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
accompanying the appliance.
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Never disconnect the protective mains earth connection.
High loudspeaker levels can cause permanent hearing damage. You should
therefore avoid the direct vicinity of loudspeakers operating at high levels. Wear
hearing protection if continuously exposed to high levels.
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
1½ 102
1 105
½ 110
¼ or less 115
result in some hearing loss.
Ear plug protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating
in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous
exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons
exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as
operation.
Warning!
Important safety information!
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product!
Danger! High internal operating voltages.
Do not open the equipment case. There are no user serviceable parts in this
Clean only with a dry cloth.
that the unit be allowed to reach room temperature.
Never push objects of any kind into ventilation slots on the equipment casing.
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, liquids or moisture of any type.
Do not place this product on an unstable trolley, stand or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the product or to persons!
Do not cover or block ventilation slots or openings. This unit must only be used in
a well ventilated area and never switched on when it is within a poorly ventilated
space, such as a bookcase.
This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove, radiator,
Use only the supplied power cord which is compatible with the mains voltage supply
in your area.
Power supply cords should always be handled carefully and should be replaced if
damaged in any way.
The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long
periods of time.
An apparatus with Class I construction should be connected to a mains socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
The mains plug of the power supply cord should remain readily accessible.
in the handbook using the lead recommended by the manufacturer.
Always replace damaged fuses with the correct rating and type. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.
Features
technical Research and Development. These amps have an intuitive control set like
a traditional amp, but have the versatility of programmability. The unique controls
allow you, the guitarist, to custom design your own sound, store it and then have
the confidence that the amp will perform in a live environment.
response, dynamics, sag and break up characteristics of a valve amp and uniquely
delivers the same acoustic power output as an equivalent valve power amp. This
TM.
control you can get the exact tone you’re thinking of.
The effects section delivers studio quality modulation, delay and reverb effects
simultaneously that you can store with your sound.
Patches can be shared, uploaded and downloaded via the online community. The
An emulated output and MP3/line input complete the package.
TM.
Individuality is power!
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Introduction
amp is the result of countless hours of painstaking Research and Development by
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.
ensure that they are truly uncompromising in terms of reliability, quality and above
all TONE.
innovations, an intuitive, traditional control set and the versatility of programmability.
Please read through this handbook carefully to ensure you get the maximum benefit
products please visit our website at www.blackstaramps.com.
Thanks!
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Factory Reset
orange, to red, to indicate that a factory reset is imminent. This process will take a
IMPORTANT NOTE: This process will overwrite any user saved patches and
settings.
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Demo Mode
created and stored in Demo Mode but the original factory default patches and
to indicate that Demo Mode has been deactivated. If the Manual button is released
program, right click on the Demo Mode label and select ‘Disable’.
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7. ISF
the exact tonal signature you prefer. Fully counter
clockwise has a more American characteristic with a
tight bottom-end and more aggressive middle, and
more ‘woody’ and less aggressive.
Unlike conventional ‘contour’ controls and parametric
other just like in a traditional guitar amplifier tone stack. This leads to a very familiar,
musical response. This setting is saved when you store a patch.
8. TVP (True Valve Power) Selector
the response, dynamics, sag and break-up characteristics of a valve amp and
uniquely delivers the same acoustic power output as an equivalent valve power
TM.
dynamic and tight.
Crisp Class A with high compression and tight mids
KT66
KT88
from each valve response is increased. Additionally, when either of the two clean
voices is selected the output compression and overdrive are affected by the gain
control.
This setting is saved when you store a patch.
9. TVP (True Valve Power) Switch
deactivated. This setting is saved in a patch.
NOTE:
Effects
Up to three studio quality effects can be switched on at any time.
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Front Panel
1. Input
Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.
2. Voice
overdriven.
Crunch – Classic medium gain overdrive
OD 2 – Mid boosted hot-rod overdrive
This setting is saved when you store a patch.
3. Gain
turned clockwise the sound will become more overdriven, moving through beautiful
crunch tones until, at its maximum position, a full distorted tone is achieved. This
setting is saved when you store a patch.
4. Volume
This controls the preamp volume. Turning it clockwise increases the volume.
High levels of volume will introduce the effect of valve power amp distortion and
saved when you store a patch.
5. Bass
The bass control adjusts the amount of low-end frequencies in your tone. This amp
has an advanced tone shaping circuit which allows the tone to be tight and cutting
you store a patch.
6. Treble
The treble control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies within the sound.
maximum settings the sound will be aggressive and cutting. This setting is saved
when you store a patch.
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15. Tap
The Tap button is used to set the rate/time of the current ‘focused’ effect. The time
between each press of the tap button defines the rate set.
effect.
Effects Table
Effect Segment Parameter Level Parameter Tap Parameter
MODULATION
Phaser Mix Depth
Flanger Feedback Depth
Chorus Mix Depth
Tremolo Frequency modulation depth Amplitude modulation depth
DELAY
Feedback Delay level Time
Analogue Feedback Delay level Time
Tape Feedback Delay level Time
Multi Feedback Delay level Time
REVERB
Room Reverb level -
Hall Reverb level -
Reverb level -
Plate Reverb level -
This setting is saved when you store a patch.
16. Master Volume
This controls the overall volume of your amplifier. Turning it clockwise increases the
volume. This is a global setting and not saved when storing a patch.
If the master volume is at zero this allows for silent recording via the emulated output
17. Power Switch
This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off, the white dot means the amplifier
is on.
NOTE: when in Demo Mode powering the amplifier off and then on restores the
factory default settings. When not in Demo Mode, the amplifier will retain its state
when powered back up.
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10. MOD (Modulation)
Press this switch to turn the modulation effect on, off, or focus the effect for editing.
This setting is saved when you store a patch.
11. DLY (Delay)
Press this switch to turn the delay effect on, off, or focus the effect for editing. This
setting is saved when you store a patch.
12. REV (Reverb)
Press this switch to turn the reverb effect on, off, or focus the effect for editing. This
setting is saved when you store a patch.
LED Effect State Description
Effect off Effect not active
Effect on but not ‘focused’ for editing Effect is active, but not affected by the front
panel effect controls
Effect on and ‘focused’ for editing Effect active and affected by the front panel
effect controls
Effect off Turns the effect on and ‘focuses’ the effect. Any previously focused effect
reverts to an ‘on’ state
Effect on but not ‘focused’ Focuses the effect. Any previously focused effect reverts to an ‘on’ state
Effect on and ‘focused’
effect resumes being ‘focused’
NOTE: Only one effect may be ‘focused’ at any time
13. Effect Type
This changes the effect type and edits a parameter of the currently ‘focused’ effect
the ‘segment’ modifies an effect parameter. The Effects Table below shows the
This setting is saved when you store a patch.
14. Effect Level
This setting is saved when you store a patch.
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20. Bank
Press the button to scroll through the first three banks of patches.
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3
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NOTE: The first three banks can be selected from the front panel. When you activate
show you the patch location.
The channel will be remembered, therefore the corresponding patch within the
current bank will be loaded when scrolling through the banks.
21 – 24. Channels 1-4
Channel 1 activates the first patch within the currently active bank.
Channel 2 activates the second patch within the currently active bank.
Channel 3 activates the third patch within the currently active bank.
Channel 4 activates the fourth patch within the currently active bank.
25. Footswitch
Connect one of the following supported footswitches here.
1 button footswitch
Blackstar FS-10 Footcontroller
This multi-function footcontroller allows you to access all patches, toggle effects
and program patches.
18. USB
host of features.
NOTE: The amplifier will appear on a personal computer as an audio capture device
within recording software.
19. Manual
Press this switch to toggle between Manual Mode and the current patch. When the
amplifier is in Manual Mode, the sound will reflect the current physical position of
effects that are active when switching to Manual Mode will be turned off.
While in Manual Mode any of the controls can still be modified by an external source
sound will not represent the positions of the knobs on the front panel.
Tuner Mode
played.
is to the tuned note.
Note is in tune
Pressing any button will exit Tuner Mode.
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Programmability
Storing Patches
To store the current sound as a patch
1. Press and hold any of the four Channel buttons for one second. All four
to choose the store location.
3. Press any of the four Channel buttons once to store the patch in the chosen
location.
patch will be active.
The amplifier controls can be used to edit the patch at any stage of the store
process.
Press the Manual button at any stage to cancel the store process and return the
amplifier to the last state.
Recalling Patches
Press any Channel button to load that patch.
The Channel will be preserved, therefore the corresponding patch within the current
connected footswitch.
26. MP3/Line In
Connect the output of your mp3 or CD player here. Adjust the player’s volume to
match that of your guitar to enable you to play along.
NOTE: The connection is stereo summed into mono.
27. Emulated Output/Headphone Out
This output emulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker cabinet and
provides a natural tone for connection to a recording device or mixing desk.
To make full use of the stereo effects, use a stereo jack to two mono jacks splitter
lead to feed two channels of the recording device or mixer. The output will also
function into a mono guitar type lead. Always use a good quality screened lead.
NOTE:
from this output without a loudspeaker connected, but ensure that no loudspeaker
leads are connected to any of the loudspeaker output jack sockets of the amplifier,
as this will defeat the load protection circuit and will cause damage to the amplifier.
28. Recall Indicator
The Recall Indicator shows if there is a mismatch between the current value of a
parameter within the amplifier and the corresponding physical front panel control.
E.g. when you change to a different patch the controls on the front panel may not
always reflect the setting you are hearing.
To prevent unexpected level jumps in the control you are adjusting, the front panel
knobs will have no effect on the sound until the knob reaches the current parameter
value. Once reached, the Recall Indicator flashes twice and the knob ‘takes control’
of the value and can increase or decrease the value.
The recall indicator will flash twice each time the physical knob ‘passes through’ the
value stored within the current patch so you can easily see the programmed value.
When the Tuner is active the Recall Indicator will flash continuously.
Rear Panel
1. Mains Input
The supplied detachable mains lead is connected here. The lead should only
be connected to a power outlet that is compatible with the voltage, power and
frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. If in doubt get advice from a
qualified technician.
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Technical Specification
ID:15TVP
Power: 15 Watts
Weight (kg): 11
Dimensions (mm):
Footswitch (not supplied):
ID:30TVP
Power: 30 Watts
Weight (kg): 13
Dimensions (mm):
Footswitch (not supplied):
USB Audio
drivers are required.
The amplifier will appear as an audio capture device within recording software.
2 x mono audio channels
- Right – unprocessed guitar signal
Reamping Mode
Reamping
removed, or when the amplifier power is switched off.
When activated, Reamping Mode allows the amplifier to accept a pre-recorded, dry
then be captured using recording software on the connected PC or Mac.
Firmware Update
update will take approximately 60-120 seconds.
software containing newer firmware, a message will be displayed, prompting you
to install the latest files. Whilst updating, the amplifier controls will be unresponsive.
The amplifier power should not be switched off during a firmware update. If the
amplifier is switched off during an update, the controls will be unresponsive after the
to indicate that the amplifier contains no valid firmware.
software detects that the amplifier is in this state.
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All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.
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Deutsch
Merkmale
TM.
auf den Computer aufnehmen.
Fuß komplettieren das Angebot.
TM zu realisieren. Individuality is Power!
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Einleitung
die ihnen dabei helfen, sich selbst zu verwirklichen.
Programmierbarkeit kombiniert.
unsere Webseite unter www.blackstaramps.com.
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Factory Reset
WICHTIGER HINWEIS
angelegten Daten.
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Demo-Modus
weiterhin im Demo-Modus.
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7. ISF
weniger aggressiv klingt.
Patches gespeichert.
8. TVP (True Valve Power) Wahlschalter
TM.
und knackig.
KT66
KT88
9. TVP (True Valve Power) Taster
Wahlschalter ist deaktiviert. Diese Einstellung wird mit dem Patch gespeichert.
ANMERKUNG:
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Vorderseite
1. Input
2. Voice
3. Gain
4. Volume
Dieser Regler steuert die Aussteuerung des Preamps. Im Uhrzeigersinn heben
5. Bass
gespeichert.
6. Treble
einen warmen und dunkleren Charakter. Wenn der Treble-Regler angehoben wird
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14. Effekt-Level
15. Tap
Effekt Tabelle
Effekt Segment-Parameter Level-Parameter Tap-Parameter
MODULATION
Phaser Mix Depth
Flanger Feedback Depth
Chorus Mix Depth
Tremolo Depth der Frequenz-
Modulation
Depth der Amplituden-
Modulation
DELAY
Feedback Delay level Time
Analogue Feedback Delay level Time
Tape Feedback Delay level Time
Multi Feedback Delay level Time
REVERB
Room Reverb level -
Hall Reverb level -
Reverb level -
Plate Reverb level -
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Effekte
10. MOD (Modulation)
11. DLY (Delay)
12. REV (Reverb)
LED Effekt-Status Beschreibung
Effekt aus Effekt inaktiv
Regler auf der Front gesteuert
gesteuert
Effekt aus
Effekt aktiv, aber nicht im
ANMERKUNG:
13. Effekt-Type
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Referenzstimmung kommt.
Note ist korrekt gestimmt
20. Bank
2
3
1
ANMERKUNG:
16. Master Volume
die nicht in den Patches gespeichert wird.
17. Power Schalter
ANMERKUNG:
wieder einschalten, werden die Werkseinstellungen wiederhergestellt. Wenn der
wieder im vorher aktiven Modus.
18. USB
Webseite heruntergeladen werden und bietet zahlreiche Funktionen.
ANMERKUNG:
einem Computer als Audio-Interface.
19. Manual
werden abgeschaltet.
entspricht.
Tuner-Modus
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28. Recall-Anzeige
haben die Regler auf der Front keine Funktion, bis die physikalische Position den
aktuellen Parameterwert erreicht hat. In diesem Moment blinkt die Recall-Anzeige
Die Recall-Anzeige blinkt jeweils zweimal, wenn der physikalische Regler den
programmierten Wert zu jeder Zeit direkt ablesen.
Wenn der Tuner aktiv ist, blinkt die Recall-Anzeige dauerhaft.
21 – 24. Channel 1-4
25. Footswitch
Fußschalter mit 1 Taster
Blackstar FS-10 Fußleiste
die Effekte sowie Programm-Patches umschalten.
MIDI-Fußleisten
26. MP3/Line In
ANMERKUNG: Der Anschluss ist mono ausgelegt.
27. Emulated Output
Klang.
hochwertige geschirmte Kabel.
ANMERKUNG:
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USB Audio
Audio-Interface.
Reamping-Modus
Reamping
Modus geschaltet werden. Hierbei handelt es sich um eine nicht-programmierbare
Wenn der Reamping-Modus aktiv ist, kann ein bereits aufgenommenes,
werden.
Firmware Update
Rückseite
1. Netzanschluss
Programmierung
Speichern von Patches
vorhandenes Patch.
Laden von Patches
angeschlossenen Fußschalter laden.
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Technical Specification
ID:15TVP
Leistung: 15 Watts
Gewicht (kg): 11
Abmessungen (mm):
Fußschalter (nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten):
Fußleiste
ID:30TVP
Leistung: 30 Watts
Gewicht (kg): 13
Abmessungen (mm):
Fußschalter (nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten):
Fußleiste
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All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.
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Français
Cet appareil doit être utilisé dans un environnement bien ventilé et ne doit jamais être
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