HTDistX - Audio Amplifier BLACKSTAR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HTDistX BLACKSTAR

Owner’s Manual HBK-1004 02/07 Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UKFor the latest information go to: www.blackstaramps.comThe specifications and information in this publication are subject to change without prior notice.

Classic Crunch American High Gain British High Gain TONE TIP:

1. Start with ISF set to half way.

2. Adjust Bass, Middle and Treble to taste.

3. Gradually adjust ISF until you find your sound.

ISF at ‘0’ is an American response and ISF at ‘10’ is a British response.Warning! Important safety information! Read the following information carefully. Save all instructions for future reference. Danger! High internal operating voltages Do not open the equipment case. There are no user serviceable parts in this equipment. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unauthorised modification of this equipment is expressly forbidden by Blackstar Amplification Limited. 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. Only use the correct Blackstar approved AC adapter supplied. Unplug the AC adapter from the mains supply when not in use. English

Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Blackstar valve 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 find out more about the Blackstar range of products please visit our website at www.blackstaramps.com. Thanks! The Blackstar Team Features The HT-DISTX allows more tonal adjustment than any other pedal around. The patent-applied-for ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) circuit gives you infinite adjustment over the characteristics of the tone control network and takes you from the USA to the UK and anywhere in between. So now, for the first time, you can effectively design your own tone and finally find ‘the sound in your head’. This pedal is designed to deliver the most aggressive high gain valve tones that modern guitarists need and the high voltage valve design means all the tones available are extremely dynamic and natural. A no compromise speaker emulated output allows you to get your great guitar tone straight to tape or disk. English

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.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 Bass, Middle and Treble are set to taste. Then try gradually adjusting the ISF CW and CCW until you find the sound you prefer.

The Level control sets the overall level or volume from the pedal. It should be used in conjunction with the Gain 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.

This output is for connection to the input of your amplifier or into other pedals or effects. For best noise performance we recommend you place the overdrive pedal first in the effects chain. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.

8. Speaker Emulated Output

This output emulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker cabinet and provides a natural valve overdrive tone for connection to a recording device or mixing desk. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.

Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead. English Controls

The Gain control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion that the pedal will deliver. As the Gain control is increased clockwise (CW) the sound becomes more overdriven moving through crunch tones until, at its maximum position, a full distorted lead tone is arrived at.

The Bass control adjusts the amount of low end frequencies in your tone. This pedal has an advanced tone shaping circuit which allows the tone to be tight and cutting, counter clockwise (CCW), to warm and thumping (CW).

The Middle control adjusts the amount of middle frequencies in your tone. The middle frequencies are particularly important in getting the amount of ‘body’ your tone has. With the Middle control set to its minimum position (fully CCW) the sound will be aggressive and scooped, this is a tone ideal for aggressive rhythm playing. As the Middle control is increased (CW) the amount of ‘body’ is increased, which is more suitable for sustained lead guitar tones.

The Treble control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies within the sound. At low settings (CCW) the sound will be warm and darker in character. As the Treble control is increased (CW) the sound will become brighter. At the maximum settings the sound will be aggressive and cutting.

5. ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)

The ISF control works in conjunction with the Bass, Middle and Treble controls. 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 English

Technical Specification Power: 16V AC Maximum Current Draw: 0.8A Controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, ISF, Level Valve: ECC83 / 12AX7 Switches: On/Off Switch Indicators: Effect On/Off, Power On/Off (Valve Backlight LED) Jacks: Input, Output, Emulated Output Input Impedance: 1MΩ Output Impedance: < 1KΩ Dimensions (mm): 160 x 119 x 80 Weight: 1.2kg AC Adaptor: ADA Series supplied English

Through this grille you can see the ECC83 valve at the heart of your pedal.

WARNING: Do not attempt to remove the fixing screws or grille.

No user serviceable parts inside.

11. Effect On/Off LED

When the RED LED is on the pedal is on. When the LED is not on the pedal is off.

12. Effect On/Off Switch

Press this switch to turn the effect on or off.

5. ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)

8. Speaker Emulated Output

5. ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)

11. Effect On/Off LED

8. Speaker Emulated Output

5. ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)