Laney EA120 User manual

Laney
User Manual
EA65 & EA120

Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Laney amplifier; you have bought yourself something truly
unique. Typically amps that are developed with the 'acoustic' player in mind tend to sound sterile when used with
an electric guitar; they do not perform well when smooth, solid distortion is desired. Conversely, amps that are
developed with the 'electric' guitarist in mind tend not to perform well when used with electrified acoustic guitars.
Consequently, where it is desirable to play both amplified-acoustic and electric guitars during a performance, two
separate amplifiers were required to satisfactorily play the gig...until now.
The EA series start out their life as electric combo amps and are then fitted with a clean acoustic channel complete
with specially tuned acoustic EQ's and dual inputs. Each pre-amp has a LO input for acoustic guitars with active
electronics or EQ's and a HI input for acoustic electric guitars with passive high-impedance pickups with no
electronics. Amongst the amp's other features are a switchable High-Frequency Driver and a switch that allows the
electric channel to be permanently engaged, allowing both channels to be used simultaneously. This feature is
extremely useful to the acoustic-only player who is using the amp as a stand-alone for both guitar and microphone,
desiring independent control of each. To fully realise the potential of this remarkable amplifier, we recommend
you purchase the dedicated Laney footswitch.
Laney products are designed with ease of operation as a primary objective, however to ensure you derive the best
from your new amplifier, it is important you take time to read this user manual and to familiarise yourself with the
INTRODUCTION
After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory-fitted with a three-pin 'grounded' (or earthed) plug. Before
plugging into the power-supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet.
If you should wish to change the factory-fitted plug yourself, ensure that the wiring convention applicable to the
country where the amplifier is to be used is strictly conformed to. As an example in the United Kingdom the cable
colour-code for connections are as follows.
EARTH OR GROUND - GREEN/YELLOW
NEUTRAL - BLUE
LIVE - BROWN
BEFORE
SWITCHING ON
This manual has been written for easy access of information. The front and rear panels of each unit are graphically
illustrated, with each control and feature numbered. For a description of the function of each control feature,
simply check the number with the explanations adjacent to each panel.
Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it's life...and yours! If you follow these guidelines your equipment
will give you years of playing pleasure.
When you first receive your Laney amplifier, follow these simple procedures:
(I) Ensure that the amplifier is set at the correct voltage for the country it is to be used in.
(ii) Ensure that the speaker is connected to the appropriate socket.
(iii) Connect your instrument with a high quality shielded instrument cable. Use of cheap cables will compromise
the sound of your instrument and your amplifier.
If there is a problem with your Laney amplifier
DON'T DO
PHONE YOUR DEALER!
Laney
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HI INPUT: This high-gain, high-impedance input should be used with guitars that have a passive pickup only and
have no 'on-board' active electronics; this includes pre-amps and or active EQ's.
LO INPUT: This low-gain, low-impedance input should be used with guitars with active pickups and/or active
electronics.
GAIN: Controls the input-level of the pre-amplifier.
BASS: Controls the low-frequency response of the pre-amplifier.
MIDDLE: Controls the mid-frequency EQ in the pre-amplifier.
TREBLE: Controls the high-frequency EQ in the pre-amplifier.
FREQUENCY: This control is a notch filter that sweeps between 200hZ and 1.5K. Most feedback from an
acoustic guitar occurs in the mid-frequency. This control allows the user to choose the frequency that is causing
your guitar to feedback, and in association with the adjacent depth control, filter it out.
DEPTH: This control sweeps between 12dB cut and 0dB. When used in association with the FREQUENCY
control, the DEPTH control allows the frequency chosen to be cut and the problem frequency to be removed.
REVERB: Controls the level of reverb applied to the channel.
HI INPUT: This high-gain, high-impedance input should be used with guitars that have a passive pickup only and
have no 'on-board' active electronics; this includes pre-amps and or active EQ's.
LO INPUT: This low-gain, low-impedance input should be used with guitars with active pickups and/or active
electronics.
GAIN: Controls the input-level of the pre-amplifier.
DRIVE: Allows the input-level of the pre-amplifier to be increased. When used in association with the LEVEL
control it causes pre-amplifier saturation and smooth, controlled distortion.
LEVEL: The DRIVE indicator illuminates when the overdrive is engaged. The LEVEL control, when pulled-on,
is then used to set the output-level of the pre-amplifier. When used with the DRIVE control, the overall volume of
the overdrive channel may be adjusted.
BASS: Controls the low-frequency response of the pre-amplifier.
MIDDLE: Controls the mid-frequency EQ in the pre-amplifier.
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TREBLE: Controls the high-frequency EQ in the pre-amplifier.
REVERB: Controls the level of reverb applied to the channel.
VOLUME: Controls the overall output-level of the amplifier.
HF DRIVER: On/off switch for on-board HF driver.
CHANNEL: On-board switch for channel-changes.
REVERB: On-board switch for reverb on/off.
CHANNEL INDICATOR: Illuminates when the ELECTRO channel is in use.
CHANNEL INDICATOR: Illuminates when the ACOUSTIC channel is in use.
GRAPHIC: This 6-band slider EQ-circuit allows frequencies between 200Hz and 3.5kHz to be independently cut
or boosted.
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HEADPHONESHEADPHONES
SUPPLY VOLTAGE - 115V
& FUSE RATING - 230V
SUPPLY VOLTAGE - 115V
& FUSE RATING - 230V
- T2A
- T1A
- T2A
- T1A
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTIONMAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
150 WATTS 50/60 Hz150 WATTS 50/60 Hz POWERPOWER
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CECE CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
(4 OHM MIN.)(4 OHM MIN.)
SPEAKERSSPEAKERSSPEAKERSSPEAKERS
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WARNING
THIS APPARATUS
MUST BE EARTHED
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS
MUST BE EARTHED
MADE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTDMADE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTD
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING
DI/LINEDI/LINE RETURNRETURN SENDSEND
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MAINS: Mains-power input socket.
POWER SWITCH: Used for engaging or disengaging mains power.
SPEAKER SOCKET: Speaker output; this may be disconnected if it is required to connect a larger enclosure.
HEADPHONES SOCKET: Headphone output for silent practicing or tuning-up.
DUAL/SINGLE CHANNEL SWITCH: Used to select either dual or single channel operation. Dual channel
mode might be used if a second guitarist were to be added to your set-up. In this mode one player could play
with an acoustic guitar, whilst the other could simultaneously play an electric.
CHANNEL REMOTE SOCKET: When used with the dedicated LANEY footswitch, this sockets facilitates
remote channel-changing.
DRIVE/REVERB SOCKET: When used with the dedicated LANEY footswitch, this socket facilitates
remote-switching of both the REVERB and the DRIVE settings.
EFFECTS SEND SOCKET: Sends the pre-amplifier signal to an external effects-processor (signal-level
nominal -6dB).
EFFECTS RETURN SOCKET: Accepts the output from an external effects-processor (signal-level nominal
-6dB).
DI/LINE SOCKET: Direct-injection or line-level 1/4" mono jack-socket. This provides a low-impedance
output signal for connecting to a mixing-desk or power-amplifier.
EFFECTS LOOP (MASTER): This is a global effects-loop that affects the whole amplifier. For a
description of how the SEND and RETURN sockets operate refer to (31) and (32).
EFFECTS LOOP (ACOUSTIC CHANNEL): This is a channel-specific effects-loop that affects only the
ACOUSTIC channel. For a description of how the SEND and RETURN sockets operate refer to (31) and (32).
EFFECTS LOOP (ELECTRO CHANNEL): This is a channel-specific effects-loop that affects only the
ELECTRO channel. For a description of how the SEND and RETURN sockets operate refer to (31) and (32).
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MASTERMASTER
(4 OHM MIN.)(4 OHM MIN.)
SPEAKERSSPEAKERS DI/LINEDI/LINE HEADPHONESHEADPHONES
MADE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTDMADE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTD
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
SERIAL NO.SERIAL NO.
CECE
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING
POWERPOWER
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SUPPLY VOLTAGE - 115V
& FUSE RATING - 230V
SUPPLY VOLTAGE - 115V
& FUSE RATING - 230V
- T2A
- T1A
- T2A
- T1A
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTIONMAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
150 WATTS 50/60 Hz150 WATTS 50/60 Hz
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Explanation of terms

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In the interest of continuing product development BLT Industries reserves the right to change specification without prior notice.
BLT Industries LTD.,
Newlyn Road
Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 6BE
Tel: (00 44) (0)1384 633821
Fax: (00 44) (0)1384 639186
Web Site http:/www.laney.co.uk