Hughes & Kettner SPIRIT AMPMAN Series User manual

MASTER
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VOLUME SAGGING PRESENCE RESONANCE
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SPIRIT™AMPMAN SERIES
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Manual 1.1

Version 2.5 07/2018
Important Safety Instructions!
Read before connecting!
This product has been built by the manufacturer in
accordance with IEC 62368-1 and left the factory in
safe working order. To maintain this condition and
ensure non-risk operation, the user must follow the
advice and warning comments found in the operating
instructions. The unit conforms to Protection Class
1 (protectively earthed). If this product shall be used
in vehicles, ships or aircraft or at altitudes exceeding
2000 m above sea level, take care of the relevant
safety regulations which may exceed the IEC 62368-1
requirements.
WARNING: To prevent the risk of fire and shock
hazard, do not expose this appliance to moisture or
rain. Do not open case – no user serviceable parts
inside. Refer service to qualified service personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside
the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to
the presence of externally accessible hazardous
voltage. External wiring connected to any terminal
marked with this symbol must be a "ready made cable”
complying with the manufacturers recommendations,
or must be a wiring installed by instructed persons only.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance instructions in
the accompanying literature. Read the manual.
This symbol, wherever it appears, tells you: Take
care! Hot surface! To prevent burns you must not
touch.
All electrical and electronic products including
batteries should be disposed of separately from the
municipal waste stream via designated collection
facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities.
Read these instructions. Keep these instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
product and in this manual.
• Do not use this product near water. Do not place the
product near water, baths, wash basins, kitchen sinks,
wet areas, swimming pools or damp rooms.
• Do not place objects containing liquid on the product
– vases, glasses, bottles etc.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not remove any covers or sections of the housing.
• The set operating voltage of the product must match
the local mains supply voltage. If you are not sure of
the type of power available consult your dealer or
local power company.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the grounding
of this product must be maintained. Use only the
power supply cord provided with this product, and
maintain the function of the center (grounding) pin
of the mains connection at any time. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug.
• 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 prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the device! Power supply cords should always be
handled carefully. Periodically check cords for cuts
or sign of stress, especially at the plug and the point
where the cord exits the device.
• Never use a damaged power cord.
• Unplug this product during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• This product can be fully disconnected from mains
only by pulling the mains plug at the unit or the wall
socket. The product must be placed in such a way
at any time, that disconnecting from mains is easily
possible.
• Fuses: Replace with IEC127 (5x20mm) type and rated
fuse only! It is prohibited to use "patched fuses”
or to short the fuse-holder. Replacing any kind of
fuses must only be carried out by qualified service
personal.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the unit has been
damaged in any way, such as:
- When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
- If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or moisture.
- If the product does not operate normally when the
operating instructions are followed.
- If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
• Do not connect external speakers to this product with
an impedance lower than the rated impedance given
on the product or in this manual. Use only cables
with sufficient cross section according to the local
safety regulations.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.
• Do not install near heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other devices that produce
heat.
• This apparatus is for moderate climates areas use, not
suitable for use in tropical climates countries.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. This
product must not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a rack unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Always allow a cold device to warm up to ambient
temperature, when being moved into a room.
Condensation can form inside it and damage the
product, when being used without warming up.
• Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles on the product.
• The device must be positioned at least 20 cm/8"
away from walls with free air space inbetween, and
there must be free air space of at least 50 cm / 20"
immediately above the unit within which no object(s)
may be placed or positioned.
• Make sure that the device is always placed on a solid,
flat surface.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the
product. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/product combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
• Use only accessories recommended by the
manufacturer, this applies for all kind of accessories,
for example protective covers, transport bags,
stands, wall or ceiling mounting equipment. In case
of attaching any kind of accessories to the product,
always follow the instructions for use, provided by
the manufacturer. Never use fixing points on the
product other than specified by the manufacturer.
• This appliance is NOT suitable to be used by any
person or persons (including children) with limited
physical, sensorial or mental ability, or by persons
with insufficient experience and/or knowledge to
operate such an appliance. Children under 4 years
of age must be kept away from this appliance at all
times.
• Never push objects of any kind into this product
through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in
risk of fire or electric shock.
• This product is capable of delivering sound
pressure levels in excess of 90 dB, which may cause
permanent hearing damage! Exposure to extremely
high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing
loss. Wear hearing protection if continuously exposed
to such high levels.
• The manufacturer only guarantees the safety,
reliability and efficiency of this product if:
- Assembly, extension, re-adjustment, modifications
or repairs are carried out by the manufacturer or by
persons authorized to do so.
-
The electrical installation of the relevant area
complies with the requirements of IEC (ANSI)
specifications.
- The unit is used in accordance with the operating
instructions.
- The grounding of the center pin of the mains plug is
maintained to reduce the risk of shock.
Things to do before operating the amp
• Please read these instructions carefully,
particularly the notes on safety, before
operating the amp.
• The manufacturer disclaims any liability on
responsibility whatsoever for any damage or
defect to this and other devices resulting from
misuse.
• Before you plug this amp into a mains power
outlet, make sure its Power switche is off and
that the voltage rating indicated on its rear
panel matches your local mains current.
• A word of warning before you fire up your
AmpMan: It’s loud, and high volume levels can
cause hearing damage. To avoid very loud and
unwelcome surprises, make a habit of backing
the Volume knob of the guitar connected
to the AmpMan all the way down before
switching on the amp!

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MASTER
B
VOLUME SAGGING PRESENCE RESONANCE
BOOSTFX LOOPSOLO CHANNEL A/B
TONE GAIN A
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MODERN
MASTER
B
VOLUME SAGGING PRESENCE RESONANCE
BOOSTFX LOOPSOLO CHANNEL A/B
TONE GAIN A
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SPIRIT™AMPMAN SERIES
CLASSIC
1 General Information
AmpMan Classic and AmpMan Modern share the same feature set. Each
has two independently variable channels. They come with just one Master
section, Solo Master knob, FX Loop and Boost button each, but these control
features address both channels.
Heads up: You can set AmpMan to Smart mode (see section 3, Smart Mode)
to store different Boost and FX Loop settings for each channel.
Channel A on both AmpMan Classic and AmpMan Modern delivers
everything from Californian clean back to the British crunch with a voicing
that harks back the untamed tones sounds of the Woodstock era. Channel
B is voiced differently. On the AmpMan Classic, it delivers the big sound of
the ‘80s/’90s stadium rock era, putting everything from British lead to brown
sound at your fingertips. AmpMan Modern serves up all flavors of metal to
deliver high-gain tone for wailing solos and edgy riffs.
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2 Control Features
2.1 The channel section
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Gain: The Gain knob determines input sensitivity and therefore the
preamp‘s saturation level. Along with the Tone and Sagging controls, it is
your most important sound-sculpting tool.
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Tone: We tuned the Tone knob to let you make the most of each channel.
It shapes the given channel’s characteristic frequency range to give you a
very big tonal palette.
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Resonance: Set the Resonance knob to 12 o'clock, and you will hear the
normal resonance created by the amp-and-cabinet combination. Twisting
it counterclockwise dampens the speakers' and the cabinet's resonance for
a looser, softer sound that sweetens up your clean tone. Turning the knob
clockwise intensifies resonance for a tighter, punchier low end that works
well with distorted sounds.
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Presence: This knob controls the amount of harmonic overtones genera-
ted by the amp – the higher the setting, the more intense the effect.
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Sagging: This knob, alongside the Gain and Tone knobs, is the most
powerful tool in your kit for dialing in fresh and inspiring tone. It affords you
total control over the power amp's saturation levels and response at any vo-
lume. Nudge it to dial in just the right amount of cream or sweep it through
the control range to tap into decades of great tone at a twist of the wrist.
Note: The more sag you dial in, the more saturated the power amp. The
Sagging knob may also affect the power amp's output level the extent of
which also depends on the Gain setting. Volume increases as you turn the
Sagging knob from the far left to the 12 o'clock position, but may drop again
as the knob sweeps from the center to the far right. You can compensate for
this by adjusting the Volume knob.
Heads up: Going overboard with the Sagging control when playing through
Channel B on the Spirit AmpMan Modern can be counterproductive. The
Sagging knob adds a creamy touch for singing high-gain solos, but too much
of it can muddy up riffs and power chords. Go easy on the Sagging knob
when playing down-tuned or seven-string guitars.
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Volume: Turn this knob to adjust the two channels’ levels.
Caution: Please don't use this knob to control the amp's overall output level
– that's the Master knob's job!
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Channel A/B: Use this button to switch between Channel A and
Channel B.
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Channel LED: The blue LED to the right of the respective channel’s Gain
knob lights up to tell you that that channel is active.
2.2 FX Loop and Boost
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Boost: This sound-shaping option brings up specific frequencies to deli-
ver creamier or more assertive sounds, depending on the channel. The LED
above the Boost button lights up red when you engage it.
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10 FX Loop: This button activates the serial effects loop on the rear panel.
The LED above the button lights up red when the loop is active.
Heads up: In the amp’s default operating mode, these two buttons work
independently of the two channels. However, you can assign these controls
to the channels using the Smart Mode button to switch their settings along
with the channels. See section 3, Smart Mode, for more on this.
2.3 The Master Section
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Master: The beige Master knob controls AmpMan’s overall volume
level. It affects both channels.
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Solo(Master): The red knob below the Master control lets you bump
up the volume beyond the Master level. Its control range is 0 to +6 dB. This
gives you an instant gain boost so you can simply step on the Solo button to
get the extra volume to let lead lines stand out. Turning the Master knob to
adjust the overall level automatically adjusts the Solo volume by the same
measure.
Caution: Bumping up the volume with the Solo button also increases the
level of the signals sent to the Red Box and the Phones output, so be sure to
audition the Solo volume level during sound checks so you don’t overdrive
the mixer’s input when using the Red Box on stage. Take similar precautions
when using headphones: Always adjust the maximum Phones level using
the rear panel Volume control with the Solo button engaged!
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Solo: Activate this switch to push the volume up beyond the Master
level by the number of dBs set on the Solo knob. The red LED above the
button lights up to indicate Solo is active.
2.4 Rear Panel
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Input: Connect your guitar to this input using a shielded cord equipped
with 6.3 mm (1/4") jack plugs.
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Noise Gate: This knob controls the noise gate's sensitivity. The Noise
Gate's IDB™ technology automatically adapts the attack and threshold
parameters. Turning the knob all the way down – that is, counterclockwise
as far as it will go – bypasses the noise gate. The further you turn up the noise
gate, the more aggressively it responds. Set it to 9 o'clock if you want it to
open up at very soft signal levels. The further you twist the knob to the right,
the harder the Noise Gate kicks in.
Heads up: AmpMan automatically recalls the Noise Gate setting for each
channel. For example, if you turn the knob to the far left to deactivate the
Noise Gate for a Channel A clean sound, but activate the Noise Gate for a
Channel B lead sound, the amp will retain these settings when you switch
channels.
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FX Send: Connect the FX Send to your external effects processor's input.
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FX Return: Connect the FX Return to your external effects processor's
output.
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Red Box AE+ DI Out: The original Red Box has been the industry
standard tool for capturing the sound of guitar amps without using
microphones since Hughes & Kettner invented it in 1988. The Red Box
delivers unvarying sound quality at every gig or recording session, putting
an end to crosstalk with other instruments and the hassles of experimenting
with microphone placement. The Red Box AE+ is the latest version of the
award-winning speaker simulator. The DSP-powered Ambience Emulation
delivers a perfect mix of authentic cabinet ambience and that ultra-direct
attack of purely analog tone.
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