Laney TT50H User manual

MODERN ALL TUBE
GUITAR HEAD AMPLIFIER
POWER TO THE MUSIC
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following.
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product
2. The product should be powered by a three pin `grounded (or earthed) plug connected to a power socket with a grounded earth outlet.
3. All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference
4. Obey all cautions in the Operating instructions and on the back of the unit
5. All operating instructions should be followed
6. This product should not be used near water, i.e. a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, wet basement, etc.
7. This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built up enclosure that
will impede the flow of cooling air.
8. This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as stove, radiator, or another heat producing amplifier.
9. Connect only to a power supply of the type marker on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord.
10. Never break off the ground pin on a power supply cord.
11. Power supply cords should always be handled carefully. Never walk or place equipment on power supply cords. Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress, especially at
the plug and the point where the chord exits the unit.
12. The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time.
13. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.
14. The user should allow easy access to any mains plug, mains coupler and mains switch used in conjunction with this unit thus making it readily operable.
15. Metal parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth. The vinyl covering used on some units can be cleaned with a damp cloth or ammonia based household cleaner if necessary.
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
16. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any ventilation holes or openings. On no account place drinks on the unit.
17. A qualified service technician should check the unit if:
18. The user should not attempt to service the equipment. All service work is done by a qualified service technician.
19. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing gloss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone
will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified
the following permissible noise level exposure.
Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA, slow response
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
1 ½ 102
1 105
½ 110
¼ or less 115
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be
worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure exceeds the limits 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 this amplification system
be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.
!The power cord has been damaged
!Anything has fallen or spilled into the unit
!The unit does not appear to operate correctly
!The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
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PRECAUCION:
PRECAUCION:
ADVERTENCIA:
Este simbolo tiene el proposito de alertar al usuario de la presencia
de ‘(voltaje) peligroso’ que no tiene aislamiento dentro de la caja
del producto que puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para
constituir riesgo de corrientazo.
Este simbolo tiene el proposito de la alertar al usario de la
presencis de instrucccones importantes sobre la operacion y
mantenimiento en la literatura que viene conel producto.
Riesgo de corrientazo - no abra
Para disminuir el risego de carrientazo, no abra la cubierta. No hay
piezas adentro que el pueda reparar. Deje todo mantenimiento a los
tecnicos calificadod.
Para evitar corrientazos o peligro de incendio, no deja expuesto a la
lluvia o humedad este aparato Antes de usar este aparato, lea mas
advertcias en la guia de operacion.
ATTENTION:
ATTENTION:
ADVERTISSEMENT:
Ce symbole est utililise pur indiquer a l’utilisateur de ce produit de
tension non-isolee dangereuse pouvant etre d’intensite suffisante
pour constituer un risque de choc electrique
Ce symbole est utilise pour indiquer a l’utilisanter qu’il ou qu’elle
trouvera d’importantes instrucions sur l’utilisation et l’entrerien
(service) de l’appareil dans la litterature accompagnant le produit.
Risques de choc electrique - NE PAS OUVIRIR
Afin de reduire le risque de choc electrique, ne pas enlever le
couvercle. II ne se trouve a l’interieur aucune piece pouvant etre
reparee par l’utilisateur. Confier l’entretien a un personnel qualifie.
Afin de prevenir les risques de decharge electrique ou de feu,
n’exposez pas cet appareil a la pluie ou a l’humidite. Avant
d’utiliser cet appareil, lisez les advertissments supplentaires
situes dans le guide.
VORSICHT:
VORSICHT:
ACHTUNG:
Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unsolierten gefahrlichen
Spannungen innerhalb des Gehauses warnen, die von Ausrichender
Starke sind, um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu konnen.
Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der
Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen, die Handhabung und
Wartung des Produkts betreffen.
Risiko - Elektrischer Schlag! Nicht offen!
Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, nicht die
Abdeckung enfernen. Es befinden sich keine Teile darin, die vom
Anwender repariert werden Konnten. Reparaturen nur von
qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchfuhren lassen.
Um einen elektrischen Schalg oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden, sollte
dieses Gerat nicht dem Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
WARNING:
Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
‘Dangerous Voltage’ within the products enclosure that may be
sufficient to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating
and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
Risk of electrical shock - DO NOT OPEN.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do NOT remove the cover.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture. Before using this appliance please
read the operating instructions for further warnings.

BEFORE SWITCHING ON
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.
NOTE
This manual has been written for easy access of information. The front and rear panels 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.
Your Laney amplifier has undergone a thorough two stage, pre-delivery inspection, involving actual play testing.
When you first receive your Laney guitar amplifier, follow these simple procedures:
(i) Ensure that the amplifier is the correct voltage for the country it is to be used in.
ii) Connect your instrument with a high quality shielded instrument cable. You have probably spent considerable money on your amplifier and
guitar - don’t use poor quality cable it won’t do your gear justice.
Please retain your original carton and packaging so in the unlikely event that some time in the future your amplifier should require servicing
you will be able to return it to your dealer securely packed.
Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it's life.....and yours!
EARTH OR GROUND - GREEN/YELLOW
NEUTRAL - BLUE
LIVE - BROWN
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INTRODUCTION
The Dark Art: In an age where guitar players have developed an unhealthy fascination with pre-amp distortion, the fabled sound of a tube
power amp being pushed hard has almost passed into history. Until now that is!
The TT50H and TT100H are modern versatile tube head amplifiers. They feature three discrete midi switchable preamp channels, each with
its own EQ section; twin midi switchable master volumes; Independant reverb level controls for each channel; flexible FX loop with variable
wet/dry mix control, giving you an unprecedented level of flexibility. You can now go from a super clean shimmer; to a warm crunch; to a
full on lead tone, as simply as stepping on a switch - which is included with the amp (FS6). The hand wired output stage is built to deliver:
50W for the TT50H and 100W for the TT100H, the harder you drive it, the better it sounds. The TT amplifiers are designed to be used
with the TT412A and TT412S extension cabinets - to enhance the amplifiers huge tonal range and produce stunning tone at any volume.
Your TT should give you years of trouble-free amplification, however please take time to read this manual and familiarise yourself with the
controls as it will allow you to get the best from your amplifier. We hope you enjoy using your TT as much as we enjoyed designing and
making it. Best wishes from all at Laney
The TT amplifiers offer total flexibility - flexibility of tone and flexibility of use.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dear Player,
Thank you very much for purchasing your new Laney product and becoming part of the worldwide Laney family. Each and
every Laney unit is designed and built with the utmost attention to care and detail, so I trust yours will give you many years of
enjoyment.
Laney products have a heritage which stretches back to 1967 when I first
began building valve amplifiers in my parent’s garage. Since then we have
moved on from strength to strength developing an extensive range of
guitar, bass, public address and keyboard amplification products along with
a list of Laney endorsees that includes some of the world’s most famous
and respected musicians. At the same time we believe we have not lost
sight of the reason Laney was founded in the first place - a dedication to
building great sounding amplification for working musicians.
Warm Regards,
Lyndon Laney CEO
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INPUT: Single jack input for connecting your instrument. Only use good quality guitar cable.
CHANNEL 1 SWITCH: Press in to activate Channel 1, the led will illuminate when active. Channel 1 is designed to give
the crispest clean tones around. This switch is footswitchable and midi controllable, for more information on midi see the midi
section later in the manual.
VOLUME: Sets the level of the clean channel channel pre-amplifier.
BRIGHT: Adds brightness and life to the treble frequencies of your guitar. This switch has more effect at low clean volume
settings. Use in conjunction with the treble control (7) for optimum performance.
BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE: These are a traditional set of passive tone controls. Passive controls have the advantage of
always sounding musical at any of their settings mainly due to their unique interactive nature. This gives players a more natural
set of tools to create their ideal sound. (Try them all set at midway (5) as a good starting point)
REVERB: Controls the amount of signal sent to the onboard reverb from each channel. The reverb in the TT is a legendary
Sound Enhancements aka ‘Accutronics Reverb’. The only choice for that authentic reverb sound. Use in conjunction with the
overall reverb level control in the master section (26) to set the amount of reverb you actually hear.
CHANNEL 2 SWITCH: Press in to activate Channel 2, the led will illuminate when active. Channel 2 is designed to be
completely flexible giving punchy cleans, smooth blues and hard rock tones. This switch is footswitchable and midi controllable,
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
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for more information on midi see the midi section later in the manual.
DRIVE: Sets the level of tube preamplifier gain or how dirty your sound is for the drive channel - Channel 2. This control
should be used in conjunction with the master (11) Setting low levels of drive with high levels of master will give a clean
preamplifier sound, setting a medium gain level and medium Volume will give a nice crisp bluesy lead tone, while setting a high
level on the drive control and a low setting on the master will give you a punchy hard rock lead tone. Having set the drive and
master controls to your desired sound try backing off your guitar volume and tone controls for lots of other cool sounds.
Good tube amplifiers have the unique ability to produce a wide range of sounds by using only your guitar controls, playing
weight and style.
MASTER Sets the overall ‘loudness’ of channel 2.
CHANNEL 3 SWITCH: Press in to activate Channel 3, the led will illuminate when active. Channel 3 is designed for full on
stack style distortion. This switch is footswitchable and midi controllable, for more information on midi see the midi section
later in the manual.
DRIVE: Sets the level of tube preamplifier gain or how dirty your sound is for the lead channel - Channel 3. This control
should be used in conjunction with the master (16) Setting low levels of drive with high levels of master will give a nice crisp
bluesy lead tone, setting a medium level on the drive control and a medium setting on the master will give you a punchy hard
rock lead tone while setting the drive control to maximum with a low setting on the master will result in a full on metal lead
tone. Having set the drive and master controls to your desired sound try backing off your guitar volume and tone controls for
lots of other cool sounds. Good tube amplifiers have the unique ability to produce a wide range of sounds by using only your
guitar controls, playing weight and style.
MASTER Sets the overall ‘loudness’ of channel 3.
: It is useful to experiment with the drive and master controls. If you want a
very open, warm and semi overdriven sound try reducing the amount of drive (10) and increasing the master.
BRIGHT: Adds edge and picking emphasise to you sound. This control has more effect at lower drive (10) settings.
MODERN: The modern switch applies a degree of compression to the signal, providing massive smooth sustain.
: It is useful to experiment with the gain and volume controls. If you want a
very open, warm and semi overdriven sound try reducing the amount of drive (15) and increasing the master.
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - continued

BRIGHT: Adds edge and picking emphasise to you sound. This control has more effect at lower drive (10) settings.
MODERN: The modern switch applies a degree of compression to the signal, providing massive smooth sustain.
XPAND: At high gain and volume settings the natural tendancy for a tube amplifier is to compress, this has the effect of limiting
the dynamic range of the note. The Xpand switch reduces the level of compression and allows more dynamic freedom for the
note should you require it. If you are not playing at high gain and volume settings then the Xpand switch can also be used to get
some interesting effect at low volume levels too. At low levels the Xpand switch functions as a mini gate and some interesting
volume swell type effects are achievable.
BOOST: Switches in an extra tube drive stage for even more gain to play around with for those who just can’t get enough.
If you want a very open, warm and semi overdriven sound try reducing the amount of and
increasing the volume. This reduces pre amp gain but pushes the power amp section and makes it work harder giving you a
very desirable level of power amp distortion which is a very pleasing “retro” style sound.
VOLUME 1: Sets the overall listening level of the amplifier, Crank the Volume up to drive the output tubes harder. Having set
your channel controls to your desired sound try backing off your guitar volume and tone controls for lots of other cool sounds.
Good tube amplifiers have the unique ability to produce a wide range of sounds by using only your guitar controls, playing
weight and style. preamp gain
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VOLUME 2 SWITCH: Switches in the alternate master volume 2 level control (23).
VOLUME 2: This can be used to give a volume boost to the amplifier irrespective of which channel is selected the the
preamp. For instance if you are playing a clean passage and want to boost the volume for a solo section, simply set volume 2
higher than volume 1 and when the appropriate time comes just switch from volume 1 to volume 2 via the footswitch.
DAMPING: Damping is the term applied to the interaction of an amplifier in response to its load - in this case the
loudspeaker/s. The higher the damping factor the more the speaker is controlled in its response to an input. To the listener this
is heard as a tighter more defined bottom end response. The damping control lets you experiment with two levels of damping
factor in order to get the bass response you’re looking for. It is normal for this control to make a slicking sound when
operated.
MUTE: This mutes the output section of the amplifier and the line out socket. It does not affect the signal path through the
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - continued
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pre-amplifier, so sends to the fx loops and record out are maintained allowing signal levels to be monitored silently and allow
silent recording via the record out.
REVERB: Sets the overall master level of the reverb. Use in conjunction with the individual channel reverb send level
controls.
FX MIX: Determines the level of signal returned from the FX return socket. You can infinately vary the mix between 100%
dry to 100% wet and any mix of the two inbetween. The main modes are:
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - continued
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With the FX Mix turned to zero, the FX loop is bypassed and so no signal appears from the FX return jack socket.
With the FX mix control set to 5, the effects loop operates as a side chain effects loop where 50% of the signal is returned
from the effects return (wet) whilst the remaining 50% is the original dry signal. Use Side chain mode for FX units such as
delays, flangers etc where a direct signal path is maintained internally to avoid loss of dynamics through the external FX
processor.
With the FX mix control set to 10, the effects loop operates as an insert loop where 100% of the signal returned from the
FX return (wet) and non of the original dry signal is routed to the power amplifier.
The individual level of each channel is controlled by the channel volumes.
Use this mode when the whole of the
amplifier signal needs routing through any external processors such as graphic EQs etc.
NOTE: When the FX loop is not in use, set the FX MIX to zero. If nothing is connected to the effects loop and
the FX Mix control is set to 10, then NO SIGNAL WILL BE HEARD FROM THE AMPLIFIER!
PRESENCE: An output stage tone control. This adjusts the high frequency response - it adjusts your sound from being dull
to giving it edge / sounding sparkly.
STANDBY: Use to enable/disable the high voltage DC to the valves. The heaters are left on to keep the tubes warm and
ready to run.
POWER: Main power switch for the unit. (Always switch off and disconnect the power cord when not in use)
Note: TT100H fascia shown on page 6. TT50H fascia identical other than model number print.
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POWER INLET SOCKET: Connect to your power source. Make sure the specified voltage is correct for your country!
POWER FUSE: This is the main safety fuse for the unit. The fuse protects the AC power to the amplifier. USE ONLY THE
CORRECT SIZE AND RATING OF FUSE AS SPECIFIED ON THE PANEL. If a fuse blows or fails and a replacement of the
same size and rating is installed and it in turn blows, the amplifier has suffered a malfunction internally and needs immediate
service from a qualified technician. DO NOT TRY USING A FUSE OF HIGHER RATING. Using a fuse that is too large in
current rating may cause serious, irreparable damage to the amplifier and presents a serious fire hazard. The mains fuse ratings
are detailed in the specs section at the rear of this manual
HT FUSE: This fuse protects the DC power to the tubes within the amplifier. USE ONLY THE CORRECT SIZE AND
RATING FUSE AS SPECIFIED ON THE PANEL. If a fuse blows or fails and a replacement of the same size and rating is installed
and it in turn blows, the amplifier has suffered a malfunction, at this point check the output tubes and replace faulty ones if
required. Should tubes not be the problem the amplifier should be checked out by a qualified technician. Do not try using a
fuse of greater value. Using a fuse that is too large in current rating may cause serious, irreparable damage to the amplifier.
Fuses are designed to protect, do not take chances.
LINE OUT: Provides a line level output taken immediately prior to the power stage for connection to other line level
equipment such as a mixing desk/other sound reinforcement or even another TT amplifier via the FX return.
LOUDSPEAKER SOCKETS: These dual jack sockets should be used to connect your loudspeaker cabinet/s.
Make sure the impedance selector switch is in the correct position for the total cabinet impedance connected. Failing to do so
¼” (6.3mm)
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