Hughes & Kettner z-board User Manual

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Z-BOARD MANUAL

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE
OF A HUGHES & KETTNER Z-BOARD

The Z-Board gives you remote control over of the essential
functions of your Hughes & Kettner digital amp in gig
situations.

In addition to a volume and a wah-wah pedal, it is
equipped with a switching section featuring an array of
buttons. This section works in two different modes. Set to
Preset mode, it lets you access presets that you have
programmed on your amp. Mode 2 lets you switch various
effects off and on.

The Tap Tempo feature lets you enter and vary delay time
with your foot and the Tuner function puts a digital tuning
device at your disposal.

The rugged Z-Board comes in a robust chassis designed to
withstand the rigors of the road and stage. Not only is its
design durable, its smart visuals boast that classy look you
have come to expect of a Hughes & Kettner product.

HERE’S HOPING YOU HAVE LOTS OF FUN MAKING
MUSIC WITH YOUR Z-BOARD!

CONTENT

1. PLUGGING IN

2. HANDLING

2.1 BASICS

2.2 THE 2 MODES

2.3 CONTROL FEATURES

1. PLUGGING IN

Do not switch your amp on. Plug the 9-pin connector into
the corresponding port on your amp. Ensure that the
VOLUME pedal is floored. This will spare you unnecessary
troubleshooting a little later. Switch your amp on.

2. HANDLING

2.1 BASICS

The range of functions that the Z-Board puts at your
disposal depends on the given model and software version
of your Hughes & Kettner amp. Not all models and versions
support all functions described in this owner’s manual. If
you are in any doubt as to which functions you can control
remotely, please consult the owner’s manual of your amp.

2.2 THE 2 MODES

The Z-Board works in 2 different modes, PRESET MODE and
MODE 2 (effect mode). You can switch between these two

modes using the MODE 2 button.

In PRESET MODE, you can activate presets that have been
programmed on the amp. BANK UP/DOWN accesses the
next higher or lower sound bank (for the record, a bank
consists of a group of five presets). Once you have
selected the desired bank, the 1/6 to 5/10 buttons let you
call up the presets of that bank.

In MODE 2, you can activate and deactivate effects. The
PEDAL ASSIGN button lets you assign individual parameters
of your amp to the WAH WAH pedal. This lets you control
the given parameter in real time.
Beyond that, in this mode the BANK UP/DOWN buttons
serve as PRESET UP/DOWN buttons, meaning that they let
you switch to the next higher or lower preset.

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