Hughes & Kettner Edition Blue 15-R, Edition Blue 30-R, Edition Blue 60-R User Manual

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Edition Blue-R

Manual 2.0

Edition Blue 15/30/60-R

Congratulations and thank you for choosing the

HUGHES & KETTNER EDITION BLUE-R amp!

A team of guitarists and technicians developed the EDITION
BLUE-R amps with a single purpose in mind: To provide you with
sophisticated guitar sounds and practical features in an easy-to­handle package.

The EDITION BLUE-R is the ideal workhorse for discerning
players who want happening tone in a compact amp. The
EDITION BLUE-R's high-performance Current Feedback power
amp delivers not only punch, but also the sought-after tone of a
classic tube amp.
One component playing a major role in the overall tone of the
amp is the RockDriver Blue speaker. Custom-made for Hughes
& Kettner to our specifications, this speaker not only perfectly
captures the essence of vintage sound, but also is extremely
efficient. This makes your EDITION BLUE-R substantially
louder than other amplifiers having the same output power rating.

As a very special treat, the EDITION BLUE-R offers the option
of connecting a CD player or tape deck. This handy add-on
feature allows you to play along with CDs or playback tracks
of your own making for rehearsals, jamming, or even one-man/
woman gigs.
The EDITION BLUE-R has the versatility, sound, and features
that inspires you to perform your best in smaller venues, rehearsal
rooms and studios.
Its logical control layout gives you immediate access to the
EDITION BLUE-R's world of sound. This manual introduces
you to its many features and application options.

We wish you a lot of fun and success with your new
EDITION BLUE-R!

BEFORE POWERING UP...

• Check that the local current and the amp's AC power rating are
identical before you plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

• Ensure that air can circulate freely around your amp's
ventilation ducts.

• Place the amp on a stable platform where it is not exposed
to mechanical shocks and temperature extremes which may
damage the amp or endanger the safety of bystanders.

• Hughes & Kettner is not liable for damages due to improper
use.

1. CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2. JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

3. STANDARD SETUP/CABLE CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . .4

4. OPERATING THE EDITION BLUE-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

4.1 SELECTING CHANNELS

4.2 THE EDITION BLUE-R AND CD PLAYERS

4.3 THE EDITION BLUE-R AND SIGNAL PROCESSORS

4.4 THE EDITION BLUE-R AND MIXING CONSOLES

5. SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . .4

6. TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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1. CHANNELS

The EDITION BLUE-R features a newly developed preamp that
not only produces authentic harmonic overdrive but also responds
dynamically to your picking style. Based on semiconductors, this
innovative circuitry simulates the sound-shaping elements of tube
amps and delivers sound quality unparalleled in this price range.
It also provides the dynamics demanding guitarists require for
musical expression.

CLEAN

Depending on the preamp control settings, the EDITION BLUE -R
delivers a variety of contemporary and Vintage clean tones. At higher
VOLUME settings, the "SoftClick" circuitry delivers that slight
edge you would expect from a Vintage tube amp. If desired, the
CLEAN channel can put out plenty of crunch.

LEAD

This channel delivers direct, in-your-face classic rock sounds with
a very British feel. The MID control is a very effective sound­shaping tool; it lets you dial in many different lead sounds. If
you drastically taper off the mids, the EDITION BLUE-R will
produce the unmistakable sound of modern tube amps - ideal for
tapping and heavy-duty power chord-riffing.

REVERB

In the signal chain, the EDITION BLUE-R reverb section is
located after the FX loop so you can use it for external effects
and still achieve a clean reverb sound. Additionally, the reverb
level automatically adjusts its own level when you switch between
channels, more for clean, less for lead.

2. JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES

2.1. FRONT PANEL

INPUT

Input sensitivity is broad enough to handle guitars equipped with
humbuckers, active pickups, or single coils.

CLEAN VOL

Determines the CLEAN channel's volume. Depending on the
type of pickups in your instrument, the amp will begin to clip
somewhere around the 12 o'clock setting (SoftClick).

CHANNEL SELECT

This channel selector switch activates either the CLEAN or LEAD
channel. The LEAD channel is active when the button is pressed.

RED LEAD LED

The red LED illuminates when the LEAD channel is active.

LEAD GAIN

Controls the amount of distortion in the LEAD channel.

LEAD MASTER

Determines the LEAD channel volume level in relation to the
CLEAN channel volume level.

EQ SECTION

Common BASS, MID and TREBLE controls for both channels.
MID and TREBLE controls influence each other, as is standard in
tube amps: if you boost the treble, the mids are cut and vice versa.
This sound-shaping feature allows you to dial in a wide variety of
subtle tonal variations.

REVERB

Controls how much integrated reverb is added to the signal.
Reverb is automatically adjusted for each channel when you switch
channels.

MASTER

Controls the amp‘s master volume level. The LINE OUT signal is
unaffected by the MASTER control.

LINE OUT (60-R only)

Use this jack to feed the signal to the input of an FX processor.
You can also route the signal to a second power amp or through a
RED BOX to a mixing console.

LINE IN (60-R only)

If you are sending the LINE OUT signal to an FX processor,
connect the output from that processor to this jack.

FOOTSWITCH (30/60-R only)

This jack is for a standard footswitch (e.g. Hughes & Kettner
FS-1) and it allows you to switch back and forth between the
CLEAN and LEAD channels. When using a footswitch, ensure
the CHANNEL SELECT switch on the amp‘s front panel is set to
CLEAN.

PHONES

Headphone jack. The speaker is automatically switched off when a
plug is inserted into this jack.

2.2 REAR PANEL

MAINS

Connect the included Euro-norm mains cord to this socket.
Ensure the amp's voltage rating matches your local AC voltage
rating before you plug the cord into the wall socket.

CD/TAPE INPUT

Jack for connecting CD players (tape decks).

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