Blackstar HT Club 50 Owner's Manual [en, de, fr, es, jp]

HT CLUB 50

Owner’s Manual

Designed and Engineered by

Blackstar Amplification UK

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

other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

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

prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your

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.

12. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the

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 AND OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON
THIS APPARATUS”.

USA / Canada

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that

may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock

to persons.

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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

equipment. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

Condensation can form on the inside of an amplier if it is moved from a cold
environment to a warmer location. Before switching the unit on, it is recommended

that the unit be allowed to reach room temperature.

Unauthorised modication of this equipment is expressly forbidden by Blackstar
Amplication Ltd.

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.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product!

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 product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove, radiator,

or another heat producing amplier.

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.

Never break off the earth (ground) pin on the power supply cord.

The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long
periods of time.

Before the unit is switched on, the loudspeaker should be connected as described

in the handbook using the lead recommended by the manufacturer.

Always replace damaged fuses with the correct rating and type.

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

followed, then refer the product to a qualied service engineer.

The U.S. Government«s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has
specied the following permissible noise level exposures:

Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA, Slow Response

8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
1½ 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 plug protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating

this amplication system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is

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

this amplication system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in

operation.

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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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Blackstar HT Club 50 amplier. Like all our products,

this amp 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.

The HT Club 50’s highly exible two channel design features the unique patented
ISF (Innite Shape Feature) control and although it has a comprehensive control set,

it is still simple and intuitive to use. Please read through this handbook carefully to

ensure you get the maximum benet from your new Blackstar product.

If you like what you hear and want to nd out more about the Blackstar range of

products please visit our website at www.blackstaramps.com.

Thanks!

The Blackstar Team

Features

The HT Club 50 is a highly versatile amplier suited to a wide range of playing styles

and situations.

The Clean Channel has two modes, ‘boutique’ and ‘modern’ and its own Tone

control provides a wide range of clean tones. The Voice switch recongures both
the preamplier voicing and gain structure, and the power amplier damping, to

reproduce either ringing Class A Performance in the ‘boutique’ mode, or very clean

and tight Class AB tones in the ‘modern’ setting.

The Overdrive Channel has its own EQ section and a Voice switch which allows
the character of the channel to be changed, providing a wide variety of overdriven
tones. The channel is characterised by a tone which is high in gain, but lacks any of

the detached top-end ‘zz’ often found in similar designs. This is a result of unique
preamplier and power amplier shaping techniques, which also benet the player

in the way the overdrive cleans up beautifully as the guitar volume is reduced. Even
at the most extreme settings, the overdrive channel remains natural sounding.

The patented ISF (Innite Shape Feature) control is unique to Blackstar Amplication
and represents a major step forward in tone shaping exibility. The ISF control shifts
the response of the three control tone stack between a US type response at one

end, and at the other a UK type response. Importantly, in between the two extremes

lie an innite number of alternative tone choices that would be otherwise unavailable.

The HT Club 50 also features a completely natural sounding digital reverb, which is
outstandingly musical on both clean and crunch tones and raises the benchmark for

guitar amplier specic reverb design. A Dark/Bright switch allows the overall reverb
characteristics to be modied to suit different tastes and playing styles.

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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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Front Panel

1. Input

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

2. Clean Volume

This controls the volume of the Clean Channel. Turning it clockwise increases
the volume.

3. Clean Voice

In the out position the Clean Channel has a ‘boutique’ voicing, more focussed

to middle and top end, with the power amplier damping congured like many
traditional Class A type ampliers. This mode can produce pleasing levels of crunchy
overdrive at higher settings of the Clean Volume (2) control. With the switch in the

in position the Clean Channel has a more ‘modern’ voicing, with a greater bass

response and tighter sound from increased Class AB style power amplier damping.

The gain structure is also altered to keep the sound clean at higher settings of the

Clean Volume (2) control.

10. 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 varied from tight
and cutting when counter clockwise, to warm and thumping when fully clockwise.

11. Middle

The Middle control adjusts the amount of middle frequencies in your tone. The middle
frequencies are particularly important in setting the amount of ‘body’ your tone has.

With the Middle control set to its minimum position (fully counter clockwise) the

sound will be aggressive and scooped, a tone ideal for aggressive rhythm playing.

As the Middle control is increased (clockwise) the amount of ‘body’ is increased,

which is more suitable for sustained lead guitar tones.

12. Treble

The Treble control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies within the

sound. At low settings (counter clockwise) the sound will be warm and darker in
character. As the Treble control is increased (clockwise) the sound will become

brighter. At the maximum setting the sound will be aggressive and cutting.

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4. Clean Tone

The Tone control allows adjustment of the balance between treble and bass

frequencies within the sound. At low settings (counter clockwise) the sound will be

warmer and darker in character. As the Tone control is rotated clockwise the sound
will become brighter.

5. Overdrive Indicator

When the RED LED is on the Overdrive Channel is selected. When the LED is off the

Clean Channel is in operation.

6. Overdrive Select

Press this switch to select the Overdrive Channel.

NOTE: this switch must be ‘in’ for the footswitch to work.

7. Overdrive Gain

The Gain control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion on the Overdrive
Channel. Low settings (counter clockwise) will deliver a clean sound on the edge
of break-up. As the Gain control is increased clockwise the sound will become

more overdriven, moving through crunch tones until, at its maximum position, a full
distorted tone is arrived at.

8. Overdrive Voice

With the Voice switch in the out position, the Overdrive Channel has a ‘classic’
overdrive voicing, tight and crunchy. When the switch is in, more mid-band gain
is applied to give the overdrive sound more ‘body’ and a smoother overdrive
characteristic, while power amp feedback is reduced to give a livelier, looser response.

9. Overdrive Volume

This control adjusts the volume of the Overdrive Channel. Turning it clockwise
increases the volume.

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13. ISF (Innite Shape Feature)

The patented ISF control works in conjunction with
the Bass, Middle and Treble controls. It allows you

to choose the exact tonal signature you prefer. Fully
counter clockwise has a more American characteristic
with a tight bottom-end and more aggressive middle,

and fully clockwise has a British characteristic which

is more ‘woody’ and less aggressive.

Unlike conventional ‘contour’ controls and parametric equalisation systems, the

Bass, Middle and Treble controls remain interactive with each other just like in a
traditional guitar amplier tone stack. This leads to a very familiar, musical response.

14. Reverb

The Reverb control sets the overall level of the reverb effect. With the control fully
counter clockwise there will be no reverb. Turning the control clockwise will increase
the amount of reverb.

15. Master Volume

This controls the overall volume of your amplier. Turning it clockwise increases the volume.

16. Power Indicator Light

The power indicator will light when the amplier is switched on.

17. Standby

This switch enables the output stage. Always turn this switch on at least 30 seconds

after the Power switch (18). During short breaks in playing use just this switch to turn
‘off’ and ‘on’ the amplier’s output.

18. Power

This switch is used to turn the amplier on and off. You should always turn this
switch on before turning on the Standby switch (17).

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Rear Panel

1. Mains Fuse

The value of the Mains Fuse is specied on the rear panel. Never use a fuse of the

incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.

2. 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

qualied technician.

3. H.T. Fuse

The value of the H.T. Fuse is specied on the rear panel. Never use a fuse of the

incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.

4. Speaker Outputs

The output marked ‘1x16 Ohm’ is for the connection of a single 16 Ohm extension
speaker cabinet. The outputs marked ‘1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm’ are for the connection

of either a single 8 Ohm extension cabinet or two 16 Ohm cabinets. See table below.

‘1x16 Ohm’ output

One 16 Ohm extension cabinet

Two 16 Ohm extension cabinets

Single 8 Ohm extension cabinet

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x

x

WARNING: The output marked ‘1x16 Ohm’ should never be used at the same time
as any of the outputs marked ‘1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm’. Failure to correctly match the

impedance of the amplier and speakers will damage the amplier.

‘1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm’ outputs

x x

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7. Effects Loop Return

Connect the (mono) output of an external effects unit here.

8. Effects Loop Send

Connect the (mono) input of an external effects unit here.

9. Effects Loop Level

The Effects Loop Level switch sets the effects loop to either +4dBV/-10dBV, which
enables you to use it with either professional equipment (+4dBV setting), or with
guitar level effects such as effects pedals (-10dBV setting).

10. Footswitch

The supplied 2-way footswitch is connected here. The footswitch enables you to
switch between the Clean and Overdrive channels, and switch the Reverb on or off.

Technical Specication

Power (RMS): 50 Watts

Valves: 2 x ECC83, 2 x EL34

Weight (kg): 15

Dimensions (mm): 662 x 300 x 283

Footswitch: FS-8 supplied

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5. 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 lead.

NOTE: To ‘silently’ record, set the master volume to zero or turn the amp to standby
mode. You may also record from this output while in standby mode without a
loudspeaker connected, but ensure that no loudspeaker leads are connected to

any of the loudspeaker output jack sockets of the amplier, as this will defeat the
load protection circuit and will cause damage to the amplier.

6. Reverb Dark/Light

In the out position the digital reverb is voiced to have a warm dark quality. When
the Light position is selected the reverb has a brighter quality with more zing on
the reverb tail.

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Wichtige Informationen zur Sicherheit!

LESEN SIE DIE FOLGENDEN INFORMATIONEN SORGFÄLTIG
DURCH. BEWAHREN SIE ALLE ANLEITUNGEN FÜR DIE ZUKÜNFTIGE
BEZUGNAHME AUF

Befolgen Sie alle auf dem Produkt ausgewiesenen Warnungen und
Anleitungen!

Gefahr! Hohe interne Betriebsspannungen

Öffnen Sie nicht das Gehäuse des Geräts. Es benden sich keine vom Anwender zu
wartende Teile in diesem Gerät. Überlassen Sie alle Servicearbeiten qualiziertem

Wartungspersonal.

Nur mit einem trockenen Lappen reinigen.

Auf der Innenseite eines Verstärkers kann sich Kondensationsnässe bilden, wenn er
von einer kalten Umgebung an einen wärmeren Ort bewegt wird. Es wird empfohlen,

dass das Gerät vor dem Einschalten Zimmertemperatur erreicht.

Unerlaubte Änderungen an diesem Gerät sind ausdrücklich von Blackstar
Amplication Ltd verboten.

Stecken Sie niemals Objekte jeglicher Art in die Lüftungsschlitze des Gehäuses.

Setzen Sie dieses Gerät nicht Regen, Flüssigkeiten oder Feuchtigkeit jeglicher Art aus.

Befolgen Sie alle auf dem Produkt ausgewiesenen Warnungen und Anleitungen!

Platzieren Sie dieses Produkt nicht auf einem instabilen Rollwagen, Ständer oder

Tisch. Das Produkt kann herunterfallen und dem Produkt oder Personen ernsthaften

Schaden zufügen!

Blockieren oder verdecken Sie nicht die Lüftungsschlitze oder-öffnungen.

Dieses Produkt sollte nicht in der Nähe einer Wärmequelle wie einem Ofen,

Heizkörper oder einem anderen Hitze entwickelnden Verstärker platziert werden.

Verwenden Sie nur das zum Lieferumfang gehörende Netzkabel, das mit der

Netzstromversorgung in Ihrer Region kompatibel ist.

Netzkabel müssen stets mit Vorsicht gehandhabt und ersetzt werden, wenn sie in
irgendeiner Weise beschädigt werden.

Brechen Sie niemals den Erdungsstift (Erde) am Netzkabel ab.

Das Netzkabel sollte aus der Steckdose gezogen werden, wenn das Gerät längere
Zeit nicht verwendet wird.

Bevor das Gerät eingeschaltet wird, muss der Lautsprecher entsprechend der
Beschreibung im Handbuch unter Verwendung des vom Hersteller empfohlenen

Kabels angeschlossen werden.

Ersetzen Sie beschädigte Sicherungen stets mit der korrekten Spannung und Art.

Trennen Sie niemals die schützende Netz/Erde-Verbindung.

Hohe Lautsprecherpegel können permanente Hörschäden verursachen. Sie sollten

daher die direkte Nähe zu Lautsprechern, die auf hohen Pegeln betrieben werden,
vermeiden. Tragen Sie einen Hörschutz, wenn Sie kontinuierlich hohen Pegeln

ausgesetzt sind.

Wenn das Produkt nicht normal funktioniert, während die Betriebsanleitung befolgt
wird, übergeben Sie das Produkt an einen qualizierten Servicetechniker.

Die Verwaltung zur Gesundheit und Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz der US-Regierung
(OSHA) hat die folgenden zulässigen Lärmpegelbelastungen festgelegt:

Dauer pro Tag in Stunden Lärmpegel dBA, Langsame Reaktion

8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
1½ 102
1 105
½ 110
¼ oder weniger 115

Laut der OSHA kann jede Belastung oberhalb der oben genannten zulässigen
Grenzwerte zu gewissen Hörverlusten führen.

Wenn dieses Verstärkersystem betrieben wird, müssen Ohrschützer im Ohrkanal

oder über den Ohren getragen werden, um permanenten Hörverlust zu vermeiden,
wenn die Belastung oberhalb der oben festgelegten Grenzwerte liegt. Um sich
gegen potenziell gefährliche Belastungen durch hohe Schalldruckpegel zu schützen,
wird empfohlen, dass alle Personen, die Geräten wie diesem Verstärkersystem
ausgesetzt sind, die in der Lage sind, hohe Schalldruckpegel zu entwickeln, während
des Betriebs dieses Geräts durch Ohrschützer geschützt werden.

Alle Elektro-und Elektronik-Altgeräte müssen getrennt vom Hausmüll über dafür

staatlich vorgesehenen Stelen entsorgt werden.

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Einleitung

Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für den Blackstar HT Club 50 Verstärker entschieden
haben. Dieser Amp ist wie alle unsere Verstärker das Ergebnis unzähliger Stunden
akribischer Arbeit durch unser erstklassiges Entwickler-Team. Blackstar hat seinen
Sitz in Northampton (UK) und setzt sich aus einem Team erfahrener Musiker
zusammen, die nur ein Ziel verfolgen: Gitarristen mit den Werkzeugen zu versorgen,

die ihnen dabei helfen, sich selbst zu verwirklichen.

Alle Blackstar-Produkte wurden sowohl in unseren Labors als auch im Live-Betrieb
auf Herz und Nieren getestet, um sicherzustellen, dass sie in punkto Zuverlässigkeit,
Qualität und KLANG absolut kompromisslose Ergebnisse liefern.

Das extrem exible zweikanalige Design des HT Club 50 wird durch die einzigartige
ISF-Schaltung (Innite Shape Feature) ergänzt und glänzt trotz umfangreicher
Steuermöglichkeiten durch eine einfache und intuitive Bedienung. Bitte lesen Sie
dieses Handbuch aufmerksam durch, um Ihr neues Blackstar-Produkt optimal
nutzen zu können.

Wenn Sie mehr über die Blackstar-Produktreihe erfahren möchten, besuchen Sie

unsere Webseite unter www.blackstaramps.com

Vielen Dank!

Ihr Blackstar-Team

Merkmale

Der HT Club 50 ist ein extrem vielseitiger Verstärker, der sich für sehr unterschiedliche

Spieltechniken und-situationen empehlt.

Der Clean-Kanal bietet die beiden Modi‚ Boutique' und‚ Modern': Mit dem
zugehörigen Tone-Regler erzielen Sie eine hohe Bandbreite an Clean-Sounds. Der
Voice-Schalter ändert die Konguration des Vorverstärker-Voicings sowie das Gain­Verhalten und die Endstufen-Dämpfung, um wahlweise glockige Class-A-Sounds
im‚ Boutique'-Modus oder sehr cleane und knackige Class-AB-Sounds in der
Stellung‚ Modern' zu erzeugen.

Der Overdrive-Kanal bietet eine eigene EQ-Sektion und einen Voice-Schalter, mit
dem sich der Charakter des Kanals ändern lässt, um eine hohe Bandbreite an
übersteuerten Sounds zu erzielen. Der Kanal zeichnet sich durch einen Sound aus,
der ausreichend Gain-Reserven bietet, jedoch kein übertrieben „kratziges“ Top­End liefert, wie man es von ähnlichen Schaltungen her kennt. Das ist das Ergebnis
der einzigartigen Shaping-Technologie in der Vor-und Endstufe: Dabei werden Sie
als Gitarrist sicher zu schätzen wissen, dass Sie allein mit Hilfe des Volume-Potis
zwischen Overdrive-und wunderschönen Clean-Sounds variieren können. Selbst

bei extremen Einstellungen klingt der Overdrive-Kanal immer natürlich und offen.

Die patentierte Blackstar ISF-Schaltung (Innite Shape Feature) ist einzigartig und stellt
einen großen Fortschritt in Bezug auf eine exible Klangregelung dar. Der ISF-Regler

erlaubt es, die Klangfarbe der Klangregelung mit ihren drei Reglern zwischen einem

US-typischen Charakter auf der einen Seite und einem UK-typischen Charakter auf
der anderen Seite zu variieren. Natürlich liegen zwischen diesen beiden Charakteristika
unendlich viele andere Klangfärbungen, die bei anderen Verstärkern denitiv nicht zur

Verfügung stehen.

Der HT Club 50 verfügt zudem über ein absolut natürlich klingendes Digital Reverb,

das bei cleanen und Crunch-Sounds absolut musikalisch klingt und die Messlatte
für Gitarrenverstärker-spezische Reverbs deutlich nach oben setzt. Mit einem Dark/
Bright-Schalter lässt sich die Reverb-Charakteristik schnell an unterschiedliche
akustische Vorlieben und Spieltechniken anpassen.

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