Blackstar SERIES ONE S1-200 Owner's Manual

Designed and Engineered by

Blackstar Amplification UK

Owner’s Manual

USA / Canada

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. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. 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.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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

13. Refer all servicing to qualified 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”.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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If the product does not operate normally, when the operating instructions are followed, then refer the product to a qualified service engineer.

The U.S. Government´s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified 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 amplification 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 amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.

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 qualified service personnel.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

Condensation can form on the inside of an amplifier if it is moved from a cold environment to a warmer location. Before switching the unit on, it is recommended that that the unit me allowed to reach room temperature.

Unauthorised modification of this equipment is expressly forbidden by Blackstar Amplification 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 amplifier.

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.

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.

Features

The S1-200 sees the distillation of decades of guitar amplifier design experience into the ultimate 200W valve head. Every control has been honed for maximum sonic benefit through hundreds of hours of listening.

The S1-200 Clean Channel sets the precedent for no-compromise design, by featuring the unique Bright / Warm switch. This modestly named control actually reconfigures the pre-amplifier voicing and power amplifier damping to reproduce either ringing Class A performance in the Bright mode, or crunchy Class AB tones in the Warm setting.

Careful attention was paid to the levels of overdrive available when designing the S1-200 Crunch Channel. We thought it important to cover the widest range of crunch gain levels from just on the edge clean break-up, to crushing modern rhythm tones. To this end the Crunch / Super Crunch switch alters both gain levels and tonal shaping for maximum crunch flexibility.

The overdrive channels are characterised by a tone which is high in gain, but lacks any of the detached top-end often found in many similar designs. This is a result of unique preamplifier and power amplifier shaping techniques, which also benefit the player in the way the overdrives clean up beautifully as the guitar volume is reduced. Even at the most extreme settings, the overdrive channels remain natural sounding.

The Patent-Applied-For ISF control is unique to Blackstar Amplification and represents a major step forward in tone shaping flexibility. The ISF control shifts the response of the three control tone stack between at one end a US response and at the other a UK response. Importantly, an infinite number of alternative tone choices lies in between that would be otherwise unavailable.

Completing the tonal feature set is another unique Patent-Applied-For Blackstar innovation – the DPR (Dynamic Power Reduction) system. DPR reduces the power of the output stage from full power (200W) down to 10% (20W) and any power output in between. This means that the full tonal depth of the KT88 power amplifier can be enjoyed at any volume, making the S1-200 ideal for recording, smaller gigs and even home practice use. Working in conjunction with the power amplifier voltages, this method of power reduction suffers none of the loss in tone of other power reduction systems.

The tonal flexibility of the S1-200 is augmented by full MIDI implementation of the main channel switching functions. Used in conjunction with outboard gear such as multi-effects units, MIDI allows a whole new level of creative performance to be explored.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Blackstar Series One amplifier. 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 S1-200’s highly flexible four channel design features the unique DPR (Dynamic Power Reduction) and ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) controls 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 benefit from your new Blackstar product.

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

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8. Crunch Select

Press this switch to select the Crunch Channel.

9. Crunch Gain

The Crunch Gain control adjusts the amount of the Crunch Channel’s overdrive or distortion. Low settings, counter clockwise, will deliver a clean sound on the edge of break-up. As the Crunch Gain control is increased clockwise the sound will become more overdriven, moving through beautiful crunch tones.

10. Super Crunch Switch

The Super Crunch switch allows the selection between a lower gain crunch with a looser bass response (Super Crunch – out) and a higher gain crunch setting (Super Crunch – in), which has a tighter bottom-end for modern rhythm playing.

11. Crunch Volume

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

Clean and Crunch Channel EQ

12. 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 tight and cutting, counter clockwise, to warm and thumping, clockwise.

13. 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.

14. 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 settings the sound will be aggressive and cutting.

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Front Panel

1. Input

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

Clean Channel

2. Clean Indicator

When the green LED is on the Clean Channel is selected.

3. Clean Select

Press this switch to select the Clean Channel.

4. Clean Gain

The Clean Gain control adjusts the amount of the Clean Channel’s overdrive or distortion. Low settings, counter clockwise, will deliver a clean sound. As the Clean Gain control is increased clockwise the sound will begin to break-up, delivering a subtle overdrive.

5. Bright / Warm Switch

The Bright / Warm Switch reconfigures both preamplifier and power amplifier circuits to deliver Class A or Class AB style tones.

The table below describes the operation of the two modes:

6. Clean Volume

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

Crunch Channel

7. Crunch Indicator

When the yellow LED is on the Crunch Channel is selected.

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Mode Preamp Character Power Amp Damping Use For Bright Tighter bass, Low (greater emphasis Ringing clean and jangly

chiming mids and highs on lows and highs) rhythm

Warm Looser bass, glassy Medium (tighter bottom- Warm cleans and crunchy

highs end for crunch) rhythms

Overdrive 1 and Overdrive 2 Channel EQ

24. Bass

25. 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.

26. 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 settings the sound will be aggressive and cutting.

27. ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)

The 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 amplifier tone stack. This leads to a very familiar, musical response.

Master

28. Resonance

The Resonance control sets the overall bass response of the S1-200. At lower settings the cleans will be tight and funky and overdrives will be focussed in their bass response. At increased settings the clean sounds will be become full and warm, whilst the crunch and overdrive tones will be more bass heavy and resonant.

29. Presence

The Presence control sets the overall treble response of the S1-200. Percussive high-end can be accentuated on clean sounds and the amount of aggressive treble controlled with crunch and overdrive settings.

30. Volume

This controls the overall volume of your amplifier. Turning it clockwise increases the volume.

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15. ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)

Overdrive 1 Channel

16. Overdrive 1 Channel Indicator

When the orange LED is on, the Overdrive 1 Channel is selected.

17. Overdrive 1 Select

Press this switch to select the Overdrive 1 Channel.

18. Overdrive 1 Gain

The Overdrive 1 Gain control adjusts the amount of the Overdrive 1 Channel’s overdrive or distortion. 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.

19. Overdrive 1 Volume

This controls the volume of the Overdrive 1 Channel. Turning it clockwise increases the volume.

Overdrive 2 Channel

20. Overdrive 2 Indicator

When the red LED is on, the Overdrive 2 Channel is selected.

21. Overdrive 2 Select

Press this switch to select the Overdrive 2 Channel.

22. Overdrive 2 Gain

The Overdrive 2 Gain control adjusts the amount of the Overdrive 2 Channel’s overdrive or distortion. 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, there is a full distorted lead tone.

23. Overdrive 2 Volume

This controls the volume of the Overdrive 2 Channel. Turning it clockwise increases the volume.

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USA UK

Crunch DPR Operation

The DPR control allows you to pin-point exactly how much valve overdrive you want to come from the preamplifier section and how much is coming from the KT88s in the power amplifier section.

Overdrive DPR Operation

The DPR control allows you to add power amplifier compression to your high gain lead and rhythm tones. This is superb for encouraging really fluid lead playing rich in power amplifier sustain and feel.

32. Power Indicator Light

The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.

33. Standby

This switch enables the output stage. Always turn this switch on at least 30 seconds after the Power switch (34). During short breaks in playing use just this switch to turn ‘off’ and ‘on’ the amplifier’s output.

34. Power

This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off. You should always turn this switch on before turning on the Standby switch (33).

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31. DPR (Dynamic Power Reduction)

The DPR control allows the output power of the S1-200 to be reduced anywhere from 200W (100%) down to 20W (10%) of the rated power.

DPR works by controlling the power supply voltages to the KT88 output valves and also the level of drive signal into the power amplifier stage. Importantly, there are no components placed in between the output valves, the output transformer and the loudspeaker – a relationship which is essential in the delivery of valve tone.

In addition to reducing the output power of the S1-200, the DPR system actually controls the amount of power amplifier compression too. Power amplifier compression is a key ingredient in the characteristics of low powered valve amplifier tone and gives a very playable ‘feel’ to the S1-200 at reduced power settings.

We would recommend experimenting with the channel Gain and Volume, Master Volume and DPR Control to achieve various combinations of preamplifier and power amplifier distortion / compression.

Note: Generally speaking the more DPR is applied (i.e. power is reduced) the more dynamic compression and power amp clipping will be experienced at any given volume.

Clean DPR Operation

The DPR control is extremely powerful in fine-tuning the exact dynamic compression characteristics of the power amplifier.

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Channel Channel Channel Master DPR Description/

Gain Volume Volume Sound Character

Clean Low Mid Mid High Maximum pre and power amplifier

headroom yields extremely dynamic clean sounds.

Clean Low High High Low Increasing drive to the power amplifier

and reducing output power gives a compressed clean sound rich in power amplifier induced harmonics.

Clean High High High Low Higher channel gain further increases

the power amplifier drive producing a ‘full stack’ crunch tone at only 20W output power.

Channel Channel Channel Master DPR Description/

Gain Volume Volume Sound Character

Crunch Low/Mid Mid Mid High Lower gain settings provide a dynamic

crunch utilising the full 200W of available headroom.

Crunch Mid High High Mid At these settings there is a blend of the

distortion and compression generated in the preamplifier and power amplifier valves. We recommend that you experiment to find your ‘sweet-spot’.

Crunch High Mid Mid Low Here maximum preamplifier gain is

combined with the lowest power amplifier output for maximum valve saturation.

Channel Channel Channel Master DPR Description/

Gain Volume Volume Sound Character

Overdrive Mid Mid Mid High The maximum headroom from the

KT88 power amplifier will yield incredibly tight and dynamic overdrive at extreme volume settings.

Overdrive High Mid Mid Low With maximum overdrive gain there is

loads of sustain from the preamplifier which is augmented by the increased power amplifier compression as the DPR is set to minimum. Again, we recommend that you experiment to find your ‘sweet-spot’.

Program Change Assignment

To change the default assignments and set the amp up to respond to a different set of Program Changes:

1. The amp must be powered on with either the Standby switch set to on, a jack in the Input socket, or both.

2. Send the appropriate Program Change message to the amp.

3. Press and hold in the appropriate front panel Channel Select switch for

2 seconds.

The corresponding channel will be selected and its LED will flash three times in quick succession to indicate it has been assigned to the last received Program Change. The amplifier will now remember the selection. Repeat the operation until all your Program Changes have the desired amp channel assigned to them.

MIDI Receive Channel Selection

As mentioned previously, the default mode is set to OMNI and the amplifier will respond to MIDI Program Changes on all MIDI channels. You may wish to set the amplifier to respond to Program Changes on just a single MIDI channel. The Series One can be set to respond in this way for any of the first seven MIDI channels as follows:

1. The unit must be in standby (Power (34) on and Standby (33) off), and no lead

connected to the Input jack.

2. Simultaneously press and hold the Clean (3) and OD1 (17) Select switches.

3. After 2 seconds the LED for OD2 (20) will begin to flash continuously (2 flashes per second) to indicate that the unit is in MIDI Receive Channel Program Mode.

4. Release the Clean (3) and OD1 (17) Select switches and select the required MIDI channel by using the Channel Select switches as shown in the table below:

The corresponding Channel Select LEDs will illuminate to show the selection and each press of the Channel Select switches will toggle the state of its associated LED.

5. To store the desired selection press the OD2 (21) Select switch. The OD2 (20) Select LED will flash quickly four times when the operation is complete. The unit will then revert to normal operation, and will respond only to Program Changes on the newly selected MIDI Channel.

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MIDI Channel Switching

The Series One offers the ability to control channel selection via MIDI Program Change messages and interfacing with most MIDI controllers is a straight forward process. The Series One can be placed in a MIDI chain allowing you to simultaneously select a channel on the amplifier and change the patch on a MIDI effects processor connected to the effects loop. There are 128 available Program Changes, giving you the possibility to access a vast number of tonal combinations.

To set-up MIDI channel switching, simply connect the MIDI controller’s MIDI Out socket to the MIDI In socket on the rear of the amplifier. The controller should be set to transmit Program Change messages (this is usually the case). From new, a Series One amplifier is set to OMNI mode and responds to Program Change messages on all MIDI channels. Changing ‘patches’ on the controller will change the selected channel on the amp. The default settings for each Program Change number are shown in the table below:

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1 CLEAN 2 CRUNCH 3 OVERDRIVE 1 4 OVERDRIVE 2 5 CLEAN 6 CRUNCH 7 OVERDRIVE 1 8 OVERDRIVE 2

9 CLEAN 10 CRUNCH 11 OVERDRIVE 1 12 OVERDRIVE 2 13 CLEAN 14 CRUNCH 15 OVERDRIVE 1 16 OVERDRIVE 2 17 CLEAN 18 CRUNCH 19 OVERDRIVE 1 20 OVERDRIVE 2 21 CLEAN 22 CRUNCH 23 OVERDRIVE 1 24 OVERDRIVE 2 25 CLEAN 26 CRUNCH 27 OVERDRIVE 1 28 OVERDRIVE 2 29 CLEAN 30 CRUNCH 31 OVERDRIVE 1 32 OVERDRIVE 2

33 CLEAN 34 CRUNCH 35 OVERDRIVE 1 36 OVERDRIVE 2 37 CLEAN 38 CRUNCH 39 OVERDRIVE 1 40 OVERDRIVE 2 41 CLEAN 42 CRUNCH 43 OVERDRIVE 1 44 OVERDRIVE 2 45 CLEAN 46 CRUNCH 47 OVERDRIVE 1 48 OVERDRIVE 2 49 CLEAN 50 CRUNCH 51 OVERDRIVE 1 52 OVERDRIVE 2 53 CLEAN 54 CRUNCH 55 OVERDRIVE 1 56 OVERDRIVE 2 57 CLEAN 58 CRUNCH 59 OVERDRIVE 1 60 OVERDRIVE 2 61 CLEAN 62 CRUNCH 63 OVERDRIVE 1 64 OVERDRIVE 2

65 CLEAN 66 CRUNCH 67 OVERDRIVE 1 68 OVERDRIVE 2 69 CLEAN 70 CRUNCH 71 OVERDRIVE 1 72 OVERDRIVE 2 73 CLEAN 74 CRUNCH 75 OVERDRIVE 1 76 OVERDRIVE 2 77 CLEAN 78 CRUNCH 79 OVERDRIVE 1 80 OVERDRIVE 2 81 CLEAN 82 CRUNCH 83 OVERDRIVE 1 84 OVERDRIVE 2 85 CLEAN 86 CRUNCH 87 OVERDRIVE 1 88 OVERDRIVE 2 89 CLEAN 90 CRUNCH 91 OVERDRIVE 1 92 OVERDRIVE 2 93 CLEAN 94 CRUNCH 95 OVERDRIVE 1 96 OVERDRIVE 2

97 CLEAN 98 CRUNCH

99 OVERDRIVE 1 100 OVERDRIVE 2 101 CLEAN 102 CRUNCH 103 OVERDRIVE 1 104 OVERDRIVE 2 105 CLEAN 106 CRUNCH 107 OVERDRIVE 1 108 OVERDRIVE 2 109 CLEAN 110 CRUNCH 111 OVERDRIVE 1 112 OVERDRIVE 2 113 CLEAN 114 CRUNCH 115 OVERDRIVE 1 116 OVERDRIVE 2 117 CLEAN 118 CRUNCH 119 OVERDRIVE 1 120 OVERDRIVE 2 121 CLEAN 122 CRUNCH 123 OVERDRIVE 1 124 OVERDRIVE 2 125 CLEAN 126 CRUNCH 127 OVERDRIVE 1 128 OVERDRIVE 2

Program Channel Change

Clean Crunch OD1 MIDI CHANNEL OFF OFF OFF OMNI ON OFF OFF 1 OFF ON OFF 2 ON ON OFF 3 OFF OFF ON 4 ON OFF ON 5 OFF ON ON 6 ON ON ON 7

Rear Panel

1. 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 qualified technician.

2. Mains Fuse

The value of the Mains Fuse is specified on the rear panel. Never use a fuse of the incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.

3. H.T. Fuse

The value of the H.T. Fuse is specified on the rear panel. Never use a fuse of the incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.

4. Output Valves Fuse

The value of the Output Valves Fuse is specified on the rear panel. Never use a fuse of the incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.

5. Footswitch

The supplied footswitch is connected here. The footswitch enables you to switch between the Clean, Crunch, Overdrive 1 and Overdrive 2 channels.

6. MIDI Thru

Any MIDI data received at the MIDI In socket is passed out of the MIDI Thru socket so that other MIDI devices can be placed in a chain. The MIDI Thru socket also serves as a way of dumping Channel Select/Program Change data to a suitable MIDI storage device. Refer to the MIDI Channel Switching section for more details. Always use a good quality MIDI lead.

7. MIDI In

If channel switching using MIDI is required, connect the MIDI device here. Refer to the MIDI Channel Switching section for more details. Always use a good quality MIDI lead.

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MIDI Dump Out

You may wish to back up the MIDI channel select settings so you can transfer them to another amplifier, for example. To do this you will need a MIDI Sysex librarian, which is usually a piece of software running on a PC or MAC with a suitable MIDI interface.

1. The unit must be in standby (Power (34) on and Standby (33) off), with no lead connected to the Input jack and the MIDI Thru on the rear of the amplifier connected to the MIDI In of the recording device.

2. Simultaneously press and hold the Crunch (8) and OD2 (21) Select switches. After 2 seconds the LED for OD1 (16) will flash continuously to indicate that the unit is in MIDI Dump Mode.

3. Prepare the receiving equipment for the transfer. For example, if using a MIDI Sysex librarian this must be put into file receive mode.

4. Start the file transfer by pressing and quickly releasing the OD1 (17) Select switch. During the file transfer the OD1 (16) Select LED will flash quickly. When the flashing stops the transfer operation is complete and the amplifier will revert to normal operation. The file should be saved as a MIDI System Exclusive file.

MIDI Dump In

To load in previously saved Program Change assignments:

1. Connect the MIDI Out of the MIDI recording device to the MIDI In on the rear of the amplifier and use the MIDI Sysex librarian to send the previously stored MIDI System Exclusive file.

The amplifier overwrites the current Program Change assignments with the new ones. If the operation completes successfully all four channel LEDs flash quickly four times. If the dump is unsuccessful or incomplete the four LEDs will flash slowly in an alternating pattern and then the unit will revert to normal operation.

Note: During reception of the System Exclusive file the amplifier will temporarily cease to pass data to the MIDI Thru socket.

Restoring Factory Settings

To return the amplifier to its factory default state:

1. With the amplifier Power off, press and hold in the Crunch (8) and OD2 (21) Select switches.

2. While holding in the switches turn on the amplifier. After 2 seconds all channel select LEDs flash once to confirm the factory defaults have been restored.

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EFFECTS LOOPEMULATED OUTPUT

FOOTSWITCH

RETURN SEND

LEVEL

+4dBV

-10dBV

4Ω 16Ω

8Ω

MIDI

THRU IN

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

H.T. FUSEMAINS INPUT OUTPUT

VALVES FUSE

MAINS FUSE

T1AL 250V F1A 250V

230V/240V - T3.15AL 250V

100V/120V - T6.3AL 250V

100V~50/60Hz

500 WATTS

CONNECT SPEAKERS BEFORE USE

OUTPUT: 200 WATTS RMS

MODEL: S1-200

WARNING!: RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY AVIS!: ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE!

WARNING!: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

AVIS!: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR. POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE ET

DE DECHARGES ELECTRIQUES, N’EXPOSEZ JAMAIS CET APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE. CONNECTER CET APPAREIL A LA TERRE.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAUTION!: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

ATTENTION!: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE DECHARGES ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS OUVRIR LE

COUVERCLE. CET APPAREIL NE COMPORTE AUCUNE PIECE SUSCEPTIBLE D’ETRE REPAREE PAR VOS SOINS. FAITES TOUJOURS APPEL A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE POUR TOUTE REPARATION.

WARNING!: DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENTILATION GRILLES

ATTENTION!: NE PAS OBSTRUER LES GRILLES DE VENTILATION

Blackstar Amplification Ltd

Designed and Engineered by

Northampton, England

Made under license in Korea

IMPEDANCE

N16549

1 2 10 119 12 133 4 5 6 7 8

Technical Specification

Power (RMS): 200 Watts

Valves: 4 x KT88, 4 x ECC83, 1 x ECC82

Weight (kg): 27.2

Dimensions (mm): 705 x 285 x 278.5

Footswitch: FS-3 supplied

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8. Impedance Selector

This control matches the amplifier’s impedance to that of the connected speakers. Always ensure that the selected impedance matches that of the speaker cabinets connected. See table below.

A speaker cabinet of less than 4 Ohms, or 2 x 4 Ohm cabinets, should not be used together with this amplifier.

WARNING: The amplifier must always be completely powered down before adjusting the setting of the Impedance Selector. Failure to do this, or to correctly match the impedance of the amplifier and speakers, will damage the amplifier.

9. Speaker Outputs

There are two parallel speaker outputs for connecting external speaker cabinets. When connecting speakers always ensure that the Impedance Selector (8) is set correctly.

10. 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. There is both a jack and a balanced XLR output.

NOTE: To ‘silently’ record, 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 either of the loudspeaker output jack sockets of the amplifier, as this will defeat the load protection circuit and cause damage to the amplifier.

11. 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).

12. Effects Loop Return

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

13. Effects Loop Send

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

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Cabinets Connected Impedance Selected 1 x 16 Ohm cabinet 16 Ohms 2 x 16 Ohm cabinets 8 Ohms 1 x 8 Ohm cabinet 8 Ohms 2 x 8 Ohm cabinets 4 Ohms 1 x 4 Ohm cabinet 4 Ohms

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Wenn das Produkt nicht normal funktioniert, während die Betriebsanleitung befolgt wird, übergeben Sie das Produkt an einen qualifizierten 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.

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Alle Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte müssen getrennt vom Hausmüll über dafür staatlich vorgesehenen Stelen entsorgt werden.

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 befinden sich keine vom Anwender zu wartende Teile in diesem Gerät. Überlassen Sie alle Servicearbeiten qualifiziertem 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 Amplification 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.

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Merkmale

Im S1-200 haben wir jahrzehntelange Erfahrung in der Entwicklung von Gitarrenverstärkern in dem ultimativen 200-Watt-Röhren-Topteil umgesetzt. Jeder Regler wurde in unzähligen Stunden intensiven Hörens auf maximale Klanggüte getrimmt.

Der Clean-Kanal des S1-200 Clean ist ein Beispiel für absolut kompromissloses Design und bietet eine Bright-/Warm-Schaltung. Mit diesem eher unscheinbaren Regler stellen Sie tatsächlich das jeweilige Vorverstärker-Voicing und die EndstufenDämpfung ein, um die kraftvolle Class-A-Performance im Bright-Modus oder die crunchigen Class-AB-Sounds in der Betriebsart Warm zu erzielen.

Besondere Sorgfalt wurde während der Entwicklungsphase des S1-200 auf die verfügbaren Overdrive-Stufen im Crunch-Kanal gelegt. Für uns war es besonders wichtig, ein möglichst breites Spektrum an Crunch-Gain-Pegeln von knackigen Clean-Sounds bis hin zu drückend-modernen Rhythmus-Sounds abzudecken. Entsprechend verändern Sie mit dem Schalter Crunch/Super Crunch sowohl die Gain-Stufen als auch das tonale Shaping und erzielen so größtmögliche Flexibilität im Bereich von Crunch-Sounds.

Die Overdrive-Kanäle zeichnen sich durch einen Sound aus, der ausreichend GainReserven bietet, jedoch kein übermäßiges Top-End liefert, wie man es von ähnlichen Schaltungsdesigns kennt. Das ist das Ergebnis der einzigartigen Shaping-Techniken 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 von Blackstar Amplification für ein Patent angemeldete ISF-Steuerung ist einzigartig und stellt einen großen Fortschritt in bezug auf eine flexible Klangregelung dar. Der ISF-Regler erlaubt es, die Klangfarbe der Klangregelung mit ihren drei Reglern zwischen einem US- und einem UK-typischen Charakter zu variieren. Natürlich liegen zwischen diesen beiden Charakteristika unendlich viele andere Klangfärbungen, die bei anderen Verstärkern definitiv nicht zur Verfügung stehen.

Komplettiert wird das Klangspektrum durch eine weitere, von Blackstar zum Patent angemeldete Neuerung – das DPR-System (Dynamic Power Reduction). DPR senkt die Leistung der Ausgangsstufe von 100 % (200W) stufenlos auf bis zu 10% (20W) ab. Das bedeutet, dass Sie den Druck und die Klangtiefe der KT88-Ausgangsstufe bei jeder beliebigen Lautstärke nutzen können, wodurch sich der S1-200 bestens für Aufnahmen, kleinere Gigs oder auch das Üben zuhause empfiehlt. Da diese Schaltung direkt mit der Spannungsversorgung der Endstufe zusammenarbeitet, treten bei diesem Verfahren keine Klangverluste auf, wie man sie von anderen Systemen zur Leistungsreduktion kennt.

Die akustische Vielfalt des S1-200 wird durch eine komplette MIDI-Implementation zur Umschaltung des Hauptkanals vervollständigt. In Verbindung mit anderen Outboard-Geräten wie Multi-Effekten eröffnet Ihnen MIDI so völlig neue kreative Möglichkeiten.

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Einleitung

Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für den Blackstar Series One 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 hochflexible Design des S1-200 mit vier Kanälen zeichnet sich zusätzlich durch die einzigartigen DPR- (Dynamic Power Reduction) und ISF-Schaltungen (Infinite Shape Feature) aus. Dabei bleibt der Verstärker trotz umfangreicher Regelmöglichkeiten stets einfach und intuitiv zu bedienen. 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!

Das Blackstar-Team

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Crunch-Kanal

7. Crunch-Anzeige

Wenn die gelbe LED leuchtet, ist der Crunch-Kanal aktiv.

8. Crunch-Wahlschalter

Mit diesem Schalter aktivieren Sie den Crunch-Kanal.

9. Crunch-Gain

Mit dem Crunch-Gain-Regler steuern Sie den Übersteuerungs- oder Verzerrungsgrad im Crunch-Kanal. Niedrige Einstellungen (gegen den Uhrzeigersinn) liefern einen cleanen Sound mit viel Druck und Durchsetzungsvermögen. Wenn Sie den Regler Crunch Gain im Uhrzeigersinn aufdrehen, nimmt der Verzerrungsgrad immer mehr zu und deckt dabei alle Facetten an attraktiven Crunch-Sounds ab.

10. Super-Crunch-Wahlschalter

Mit dem Wahlschalter Super Crunch haben Sie die Auswahl zwischen einem CrunchSound mit weniger Gain und einem schlankeren Bassfundament (Super Crunch – inaktiv) und einem Crunch-Sound mit höheren Gain-Reserven (Super Crunch – aktiv), der ein druckvolles Fundament für modernen Rhythmus-Parts bietet.

11. Crunch Volume

Mit diesem Regler steuern Sie die Lautstärke im Crunch-Kanal. Im Uhrzeigersinn heben Sie die Lautstärke an.

Clean- und Crunch-Kanal-EQ

12. Bass

Der Bass-Regler steuert den Anteil der Bassfrequenzen im Gesamt-Sound. Dieser Verstärker bietet eine umfangreiche Klangregelung, mit der Sie den Ton zwischen knackig und aggressiv (gegen den Uhrzeigersinn) oder warm und druckvoll (im Uhrzeigersinn) einstellen können.

13. Middle

Der Mitten-Regler steuert den Anteil der Mittenfrequenzen im Gesamt-Sound. Die Mitten sind insbesondere für den ‚Grundsound’ entscheidend. In der Minimalposition (komplett gegen den Uhrzeigersinn) ist der Sound sehr aggressiv und hohl, was sich speziell für knackige Rhythmus-Parts eignet. Wenn der Mitten-Regler angehoben wird (im Uhrzeigersinn), nimmt der Grundton-Anteil zu, was sich für singende LeadGitarren-Sounds empfiehlt.

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Vorderseite

1. Eingang

Hier schließen Sie Ihre Gitarre an. Verwenden Sie in jedem Fall hochwertige geschirmte Gitarrenkabel.

Clean-Kanal

2. Clean-Anzeige

Wenn die grüne LED leuchtet, ist der Clean-Kanal aktiv.

3. Clean-Wahlschalter

Mit diesem Schalter aktivieren Sie den Clean-Kanal.

4. Clean Gain

Mit dem Gain-Regler steuern Sie den Übersteuerungs- oder Verzerrungsgrad im Clean-Kanal. Niedrige Einstellungen (gegen den Uhrzeigersinn) sorgen für einen cleanen Sound. Wenn Sie den Regler Clean Gain im Uhrzeigersinn aufdrehen, steigt die Übersteuerung bis hin zu einem dezenten Overdrive-Sound an.

5. Bright/Warm-Wahlschalter

Der Wahlschalter Bright/Warm konfiguriert sowohl den Vorverstärker als auch die Endstufe so, dass sie wahlweise typische Class-A- oder Class-AB-Sounds erzeugen.

In der folgenden Tabelle ist der Betrieb der beiden Modi beschrieben:

6. Clean Volume

Mit diesem Regler steuern Sie die Lautstärke im Clean-Kanal. Im Uhrzeigersinn heben Sie die Lautstärke an.

Betriebsart Preamp-Charakter Endstufen-Dämpfung Geeignet für Bright Knackige Bässe, offene Gering (Bässe und Höhen Durchdringende Clean- und

Mitten und Höhen werden stärker betont) treibende Rhythmus-Sounds

Warm Weniger Bässe, Mittel (knackiges Warme Clean- und Crunch-

glockige Höhen Fundament für Crunch Rhythmus-Sounds

-Sounds)

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