Laney Mini User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1). Read & Retain these Instructions carefully before installing or operating this product.
2). Comply with Warnings: All warnings and instructions for these products should be adhered
to.
3). Unpacking: On unpacking your product please check carefully for any signs of damage that
may have occurred whilst in transit from the Laney factory to your dealer. In the unlikely event that
there has been damage, please repack your unit in its original carton and consult your dealer.
We strongly advise you to keep your original transit carton, since in the unlikely event that your
unit should develop a fault, you will be able to return it to your dealer for rectification securely
packed.
4). Amplifier Connection: In order to avoid damage, it is advisable to establish and follow a
pattern for turning on and off your system. With all system parts connected, turn on source
equipment, CD/MP3 players, mixers/recorders, etc, BEFORE turning on your guitar amplifier.
Many products have large transient surges at turn on and off which can cause damage to your
speakers. By turning on your guitar amplifier LAST and making sure its level control is set to a
minimum, any transients from other equipment should not reach your loud speakers. Wait till all
system parts have stabilised, usually a couple of seconds. Similarly when turning off your system
always turn down the level controls on your guitar amplifier and then turn off its power before
turning off other equipment.
5). Servicing: Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the DC Power Supply 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.
6).Placement: This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care
should be taken not to place objects containing liquids, such as vases, upon the apparatus.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
7). When using the DC power Supply: Only use the approved DC power supply (available separately).
Protect the power cord on the DC power Supply from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point they exit from the apparatus.(See notes on using
the DC Power Supply page 11).
8). Batteries: Use alkaline or NiMH batteries in the product. (See notes on fitting and replacing
batteries page 10).
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to your MINI amplier.
Great tone should be available anywhere.....now it is!
Battery powered and designed to give you great tone wherever you want it, the MINI is as
happy on your desk as it is in your bedroom or backstage.
With two great sounding guitar channels the MINI represents an exciting development in
the Laney guitar amp range, it features the ground breaking Laney Smart
Interface.
The Laney Smart Interface – LSI – is a unique feature that allows you
to access the digital world of online apps with
nothing more than your smart device and the LSI cable, which is supplied
with your amp.
Recommended for use with the Ultimate Guitar “TONEBRIDGE” app the
MINI gives you great guitar tone, great eects, whenever and wherever you want it!
MINI amps are available in three iconic design styles inspired by Laney’s 50-year strong
back catalogue of amp building.
MINI-STSUPERG, MINI-LION & MINI-IRON.
All three models feature the same control layout and this manual explains how to get the
best out of your MINI amp.
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FEATURES
1 - GUITAR: - Mono jack socket – connect your guitar here. Please use a good
quality guitar cable.
2 - GAIN: Control the level of gain in the signal. For clean sounds dial in less
gain, for more distorted sounds dial in more gain
3 - DRIVE BUTTON: This button engages the drive circuitry in the amplier for
more high gain sounds.
4 - TONE: Sets the overall EQ of the guitar signal.
5 - AUX IN: A 3.5mm stereo line input for connection of an external sound
source such as an MP3 or CD player. This can be used to play a backing
track. Volume of this input is controlled by the volumes on your MP3/CD
player.
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FEATURES
6 - LSI: Laney Smart Interface socket. This totally unique feature allows you to
connect your amp to your smart device; using the Laney LSI cable supplied
to access the world of DIGITAL GUITAR. No other amp on the market oers
you this facility.
With nothing more than your amp, your smart device and an
LSI cable you have access to thousands of digital guitar tones
at your nger tips.
The MINI is brought to you in conjunction with
ultimateguitar.com and their “TONEBRIDGE” app.
We thoroughly recommend you get this app and
experience just how amazing your MINI
and “TONEBRIDGE” sound together.
7 - VOLUME: Controls the overall volume of anything connected to
the amplier.
8 - HEADPHONE: Socket provided for connecting a good pair of
headphones for silent playing.
* The panel shown is the MINI-SUPERG version, feature descriptions work for
whatever MINI you own.
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APP
“TONEBRIDGE”
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SETTING UP TO USE TONEBRIDGE
Download the correct version of the TONEBRIDGE APP for your device from your
preferred APP provider.
When you rst open “TONEBRIDGE” the APP checks your
device for compatibility and gives it a rating along with some
useful information about using the APP on your device.
Once this is complete you can make your guitar sound like
any of 10,000 songs of your choice!
Lets start by setting your MINi up ready to use
“TONEBRIDGE”.
With your guitar connected to the MINI do the following: -
1 - Make sure the drive switch is disengaged
2 - Turn the GAIN control to minimum
3 - Turn VOLUME to halfway
Connect one end of your LSI Cable to the LSI socket on the amp.
Connect the other end of the LSI cable to the headphone socket or
headphone socket adaptor on your smart device.
Fire up the “TONEBRIDGE” app.
Turn the volume on your device up to halfway.
Search for and select a song you are familiar with. Now you need to balance the
level of your smart device with your guitar signal. Use the “Preview Sound”
facility on “TONEBRIDGE” to indicate the level of the app volume and use the
Level control to balance the guitar level in relation to the app.
Note in “TONEBRIDGE” – no guitar level will be heard when you preview a
sound – so toggle the preview sound function on and o to check your guitar
level.
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Once you are happy with the mix you can choose whatever song you want and
immediately have the authentic tone at your ngertips!
The amps controls can be used to further enhance the characteristics of the tone
depending on what guitar you choose to use.
Should you experience any feedback when using “TONEBRIDGE” you need to
adjust the noise gate within “TONEBRIDGE” which can be found in the
additional setting tab for the tone that you have loaded.
Whilst we recommend TONEBRIDGE you can connect your MINI to any number
of your favourite APPS, Audio devices and DAW’s making your Laney MINI a truly
versatile go anywhere amp.
CONNECTING TO SMART DEVICE
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
If used incorrectly batteries may leak or explode and cause damage or
injury, please take the following precautions.
1) Carefully follow the
installation instructions for
tting new batteries,
especially the polarity
2) Avoid mixing new batteries
with old or part used
batteries
3) Avoid mixing battery types
4) Do not try to recharge or
take apart alkaline batteries
5) Remove the batteries from
the unit if it is not going to
be used for a long time.
6) If batteries have leaked in
the battery tray, remove
the batteries and all traces
of the discharge in the tray.
Use caution so that none
of the discharge gets near
the skin or the eyes. Any
aected area should be
immediately rinsed with cold
running water, seek medical
advice.
Fitting batteries
7) Do not dispose of used batteries in re or water systems. Batteries
must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunlight, re or the
like.
8) Used batteries should always be disposed of in compliance
with the current regulations applicable to the country/region
where you live.
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