Hughes & Kettner Metro Verb Attax Series User Manual [en, de, es, fr, it]
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INPUT
CHANNEL
SELECT
LEADCLEAN EQ
MASTER
METROVERB
0510
VOLUME
FOOTSWITCH
FS-1
INPUT
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GAIN MASTER
FX-UNIT
IN OUT
LINE OUT LINE IN
CHANNEL
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MASTER
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BASS
MASTER
MASTER
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BASS
MID TREBLE
LINE OUT
PHONES
METROVERB
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REVERB MASTER
RED
BOX
LINE OUT LINE IN FOOTSWITCH PHONES
MAINS
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNISCHE DAT E N
PREAMP SECTION
CLEAN + LEAD solid state channels
INPUT: -10 dBV/ 1 M ohm
LINE IN: -6dBV/ 50 k ohms
LINE OUT: 0 dBV/ 1k ohm
POWER AMP SECTION:
‘CURRENT FEEDBACK’ solid state power amp
Output Power: 50 watts rms into 8 ohms
Freqency response: 20 Hz - 30 kHz (into 8 ohms)
Speaker: CELESTION RockDriver Junior, 12”, 8 ohms
GENERAL FEAT U R E S :
Voltage: 230 V~ (European model)
117 V~ (North American model)
100 V~ (Japanese model)
Max. power consumption: 70 VA
Mains Fuse: slo-blo 250 mA (230 V model)
slo-blo 500 mA (117 V model)
slo-blo 630 mA (100 V model)
Dimensions: (W x H x D) 435 x 455 x 265 mms
17,13” x 17.9” x 10,4”
Weight: approx. 33 Lbs./approx.15 kgs
VORSTUFENSEKTION:
CLEAN + LEAD Kanäle in Halbleitertechnik
Input: -10 dB/1 M Ohm
LINE OUT: 0 dBV/1k Ohm
LINE IN: 50 k Ohm
E N D S T U F E :
‘CURRENT FEEDBACK’ Halbleiterendstufe
Ausgangsleistung: 50 Watt rms an 8 Ohm
Frequenzgang: 20 Hz - 30 Khz
Speaker :
CELESTION RockDriver Junior, 12”, 8 Ohm
ALLGEMEINE DAT E N :
Betriebsspannung:
230 V~ (europäisches Modell)
117 V~ (nordamerikanisches Modell)
100 V~ (japanisches Modell)
Max. Leistungsaufnahme: 70 VA
Netzsicherung:T 250 mA (230 V Modell)
T 500 mA (117 V Modell)
T 630 mA (100 V Modell)
Abmessungen: 435 x 455 x 265 mm (B x H x T)
Gewicht: ca.15 kg
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C O N G R AT U L ATIONS AND THANK YOU
FOR CHOOSING THE HUGHES & KETTNER
METROVERB AMP!
WE WISH YOU A LOT OF FUN AND SUCCESS
WITH YOUR NEW METROVERB!
A team of guitarists and technicians developed the ATTAX
amps with a single purpose in mind: To provide you with sophisticated guitar sounds and practical features in an easy-tohandle package.
The METROVERB is the ideal workhorse for discerning
players who want happening tone in a compact amp.
The METROVERB’s high-performance Current Feedback power
amp delivers not only 50 watts of 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 Junior speaker. Custom-made for
Hughes & Kettner to our specifications by Celestion, this speaker not only perfectly captures the essence of vintage sound,
but also is extremely efficient. This makes your METROVERB
substantially louder than other amplifiers having the same output power rating.
The METROVERB 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
METROVERB’s world of sound. This manual introduces you to its
many features and application options.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE POWERING UP 5
1.0 CHANNELS 5
2.0 JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES 6
3.0 STANDARD SETUP/CABLE CONNECTIONS 6
4.0 OPERATING THE METROVERB 6
4.1 SELECTING CHANNELS 6
4.2 THE METROVERB AND SIGNAL PROCESSORS 6
4.3 THE METROVERB AND MIXING CONSOLES 7
5.0 SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 7
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 7
7.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7
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 venti-
lation 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.
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1.0 CHANNELS
2.0 JACKS AND CONTROL FEAT U R E S
The METROVERB 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 METROVERB
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.
L E A D :
This channel delivers direct, in-your-face classic rock sounds
with a very British feel. The MID control is a very effective
sound-shaping tool; it lets you dial in many different lead
sounds. If you drastically taper off the mids, the METROVERB will
produce the unmistakable sound of modern tube amps - ideal
for tapping and heavy-duty power chord riffing.
R E V E R B :
In the signal chain, the METROVERB 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.
FRONT PA N E L :
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 the
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.
3.0 STANDARD SETUP/ CABLE CONNECTIONS
4.0 OPERATING THE METROVERB
4.1 SELECTING CHANNELS
LINE OUT: 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: If you are sending the LINE OUT signal to an FX processor, connect the output from that processor to this jack.
FOOTSWITCH: 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.
REAR PA N E L :
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.
Use the CHANNEL SELECT switch or an external footswitch to
change channels.
NOTE: Before using a footswitch, set the CHANNEL SELECT
switch on front panel of the amp itself to the CLEAN
position.
4.2 THE METROVERB AND SIGNAL PROCESSORS
The effects loop on the METROVERB is a serial effects loop,
meaning that the entire preamp signal is routed to the FX device and processed there.
TO CONNECT A SIGNAL PROCESSOR:
• Connect the processor‘s INPUT to the METROVERB LINE OUT
jack and the processor‘s OUTPUT to the METROVERB LINE IN
jack.
• To avoid noise, signal degradation, and interrupted
signals, only use high-quality patch cables.
• Make sure the processor is not distorting the signal. Check
the processor’s gain LEDs (if it is equipped with this type of
display) and use the input and output controls to dial in a
suitable level.
• Distortion devices are not designed for use in an FX loop. As
a rule of thumb, any kind of device that compresses the signal should be connected first in the signal chain. Depending
on the type of effect you want to achieve, you may want to
connect your compressor directly
between the instrument and the amp’s input.
• If you are using several processors or stomp boxes, ensure
you connect them in the proper order.
4.3 THE METROVERB AND MIXING CONSOLES
If you want to feed the METROVERB’s signal to a mixing console, we recommend you route it through a Hughes & Kettner
RED BOX. Patch the signal from the LINE OUT jack, as this signal
path’s level is not influenced by the MASTER setting. The RED
BOX balances the signal and simulates a speaker cabinet.
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