Traynor IronHorse DH40H Owner`s Manual [en, fr]

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MODEL TYPE: YS1092

IronHorse DH40H

ALL TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIER

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Ce symbole d’éclair avec tête de flèche dans un triangle

équilatéral est prévu pour alerter l’utilisateur de la présence d’un
« voltage dangereux » non-isolé à proximité de l’enceinte du
produit qui pourrait être d’ampleur suffisante pour présenter
un risque de choque électrique.

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SUIVEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions pertaining to a risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury to a person

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Read Instructions: The Owner’s Manual should be read and understood before operation

of your unit. Please, save these instructions for future reference and heed all warnings.

Clean only with dry cloth.
Packaging: Keep the box and packaging materials, in case the unit needs to be

returned for service.
Warning: To reduce the risk or fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or

moisture. Do not use this apparatus near water!
Warning: When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,

including the following:

Power Sources

Your unit should be connected to a power source only of the voltage specified in the
owners manual or as marked on the unit. This unit has a polarized plug. Do not use
with an extension cord or receptacle unless the plug can be fully inserted. Precau­tions should be taken so that the grounding scheme on the unit is not defeated. An
apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a Mains socket outlet with
a protective earthing ground. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used
as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Hazards

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The
product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.
Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer
or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing the
product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Only use
attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer

Note: Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may cause
health damage on your ears.

The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water; no objects

filled with liquids should be placed on the apparatus.

Terminals marked with the “lightning bolt” are hazardous live; the external wiring

connected to these terminals require installation by an instructed person or the use of
ready made leads or cords.

Ensure that proper ventilation is provided around the appliance. Do not install near

any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

Power Cord

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. The AC supply cord should be routed so that it is unlikely that it will be
damaged. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. If
the AC supply cord is damaged DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT. To completely disconnect
this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC
receptacle. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

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

Service

The unit should be serviced only by 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.

safety-4v7 • May 7/2008

The exclamation point within an equilatereal triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral

est prévu pour alerter l’utilisateur de la présence

d’instructions importantes dans la littérature accompag­nant l’appareil en ce qui concerne l’opération et la

maintenance de cet appareil.

S2125A

Instructions relatives au risque de feu,

choc électrique, ou blessures aux personnes

AVIS: AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE, N’ENLEVEZ PAS LE COUVERT (OU LE

PANNEAU ARRIERE) NE CONTIENT AUCUNE PIECE

REPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.

CONSULTEZ UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE

POUR L’ENTRETIENT

Veuillez Lire le Manuel: Il contient des informations qui devraient êtres comprises avant

l’opération de votre appareil. Conservez. Gardez S.V. P. ces instructions pour consultations
ultérieures et observez tous les avertissements.

Nettoyez seulement avec le tissu sec.

Emballage: Conservez la boite au cas ou l’appareil devait être retourner pour réparation.
Avertissement: Pour réduire le risque de feu ou la décharge électrique, n'exposez pas

cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité. N’utilisez pas cet appareil près de l’eau!
Attention: Lors de l’utilisation de produits électrique, assurez-vous d’adhérer à des

précautions de bases incluant celle qui suivent:

Alimentation

L’ appareil ne doit être branché qu’à une source d’alimentation correspondant au
voltage spécifié dans le manuel ou tel qu’indiqué sur l’appareil. Cet appareil est équipé
d’une prise d’alimentation polarisée. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil avec un cordon de
raccordement à moins qu’il soit possible d’insérer complètement les trois lames. Des
précautions doivent êtres prises afin d’eviter que le système de mise à la terre de
l’appareil ne soit désengagé. Un appareil construit selon les normes de CLASS I
devrait être raccordé à une prise murale d’alimentation avec connexion intacte de mise
à la masse. Lorsqu’une prise de branchement ou un coupleur d'appareils est utilisée
comme dispositif de débranchement, ce dispositif de débranchement devra demeurer
pleinement fonctionnel avec raccordement à la masse.

Risque

Ne pas placer cet appareil sur un chariot, un support, un trépied ou une table instables
L’appareil pourrait tomber et blesser quelqu’un ou subir des dommages importants.
Utiliser seulement un chariot, un support, un trépied ou une table recommandés par le
fabricant ou vendus avec le produit. Suivre les instructions du fabricant pour installer
l’appareil et utiliser les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant. Utilisez seulement
les attachements/accessoires indiqués par le fabricant

Note: L'utilisation prolongée des écouteurs à un volume élevé peut
avoir des conséquences néfastes sur la santé sur vos oreilles. .

Il convient de ne pas placer sur l’appareil de sources de flammes nues, telles que

des bougies allumées.

L’appeil ne doit pas être exposé à des égouttements d’eau ou des éclaboussures

et qu’aucun objet rempli de liquide tel que des vases ne doit être placé sur l’appareil.

Assurez que lappareil est fourni de la propre ventilation. Ne procédez pas à
l’installation près de source de chaleur tels que radiateurs, registre de chaleur, fours
ou autres appareils (incluant les amplificateurs) qui produisent de la chaleur.

Les dispositifs marqués d’une symbole “d’éclair” sont des parties dangereuses
au toucher et que les câblages extérieurs connectés à ces dispositifs de
connection extérieure doivent être effectivés par un opérateur formé ou en utilisant
des cordons déjà préparés.

Cordon d’Alimentation

Ne pas enlever le dispositif de sécurité sur la prise polarisée ou la prise avec tige de
mise à la masse du cordon d’alimentation. Une prise polarisée dispose de deux lames
dont une plus large que l’autre. Une prise avec tige de mise à la masse dispose de
deux lames en plus d’une troisième tige qui connecte à la masse. La lame plus large ou
la tige de mise à la masse est prévu pour votre sécurité. La prise murale est désuète si
elle n’est pas conçue pour accepter ce type de prise avec dispositif de sécurité. Dans
ce cas, contactez un électricien pour faire remplacer la prise murale. Évitez
d’endommager le cordon d’alimentation. Protégez le cordon d’alimentation. Assurez­vous qu’on ne marche pas dessus et qu’on ne le pince pas en particulier aux prises.
N’UTILISEZ PAS L’APPAREIL si le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé. Pour
débrancher complètement cet appareil de l’alimentation CA principale, déconnectez le
cordon d’alimentation de la prise d’alimentation murale. Le cordon d’alimentation du
bloc d’alimentation de l’appareil doit demeurer pleinement fonctionnel.

Débranchez cet appareil durant les orages ou si inutilisé pendant de longues périodes.

Service

Consultez un technicien qualifié pour l’entretien de votre appareil. L'entretien est
nécessaire quand l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon que se soit. Par exemple
si le cordon d’alimentation ou la prise du cordon sont endommagés, si il y a eu du liquide
qui a été renversé à l’intérieur ou des objets sont tombés dans l'appareil, si l'appareil a été
exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, si il ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou a été échappé.

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Traynor IronHorse DH40H

Introduction

The Traynor IronHorse DH40H is a professional grade, all-tube guitar head. Designed with the
working musician in mind, the IronHorse is suited for use in the studio and on stage. Taking
cues from Traynor’s 50 years in the amp business, the IronHorse is a piece of rugged gear
stripped down to the essentials. Simple enough to get your tone fast, versatile enough to
handle any job.

Features

• 100% designed & manufactured in Canada!

• All-tube design with one 12AU7, a pair of 12AX7, and a pair of matched EL34 tubes

• Cascode input stage for pentode like drive from the preamp

• User selectable Fixed-Bias and Cathode-Bias modes

• Three footswitchable tonestack modes to choose from: CLEAN, PURE and SOLO

• No feedback loop for a raw, classic tube tone

• 0dB and –6dB inputs

• Effects loop

• Steel chassis for maximum durability and noise immunity

• Traynor DHB2 padded bag included

QuickStart Instructions

1. Plug the AC power line into a 3-hole grounded outlet.

2. Connect the amp to a 4 or 8 ohm cabinet via the jacks on the back of the amp and

select the corresponding load rating with the speaker impedance switch. The matching

Traynor DHX212 extension cabinet would be a good choice. So would a wall of 4x12

cabinets if you’re that sort of person…

3. Flip the Standby switch to the middle position and turn the Power switch ON. It’ll take a

minute for your tubes to heat up.

4. Plug in your instrument and turn the Master control to zero.

5. Turn the Gain, Treble and Bass controls to their mid position.

6. Select which output tube bias mode you want to use with the Standby switch. In the
down position you’ll be in the lower headroom Cathode Bias mode. Flip the switch to the
up position to engage the higher headroom of the Fixed Bias mode.

7. Crank up the Master, dial in your tone and break a few strings!

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DISCONNECT POWER

BEFORE SERVICING!
DEBRANCHER L’APPEREIL AVANT
D’ENLEVER LES COUVERCLES!

CAUTION: REPLACE WITH

SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING

ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE

RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE ET CALIBRE

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DH40H

DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED BY

YORKVILLE SOUND • TORONTO, CANADA

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Chassis Layout

Input jacks – 1/4-inch phone jacks: Input I = 0dB; Input II = -6dB
Gain Control
Bass and Treble Control
CLEAN/PURE/SOLO Switch

Master Control
Standby / Output Switch
Power Switch
Speaker Impedance Switch and Output Jacks – 1/4-inch phone jacks
Power Amp IN and Preamp OUT Jacks – 1/4-inch phone jacks
Footswitch Jack – 1/4-inch phone jack

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Controls

1. Inputs

The IronHorse DH40H is equipped with two inputs. Input I is the standard high sensitivity

guitar input. Input II is padded down by -6dB. Use this jack if you are using active pickups or

want more clean headroom from the amp.

2. Gain

This control adjusts the gain of the amp’s rst tube stage. Along with the CLEAN/PURE/SOLO

switch, the Gain control determines how much clipping you’ll get at low volumes. You’ll notice a

greater difference between the CLEAN, PURE and SOLO modes when the gain is set beyond its

mid position.

3. Bass and Treble

Use these controls to shape the overall tone of the amp. The mid point is a good starting position.

4. CLEAN/PURE/SOLO Switch CLEAN – In this position, you’ll find you get the most headroom from the amp and the

tone controls work as expected.

PURE – A PURE setting – what’s this you ask? This position bypasses the tonestack,

meaning you can spin those tone knobs all you want, but they won’t do much! What you
get is the natural EQ of the amp and a hotter signal going to the power amp. Crank the
Gain and Master to 10 and listen to the output tubes saturate!

SOLO – The SOLO mode is similar to the PURE setting but with more gain. As with the

PURE mode, the tonestack is disengaged, allowing the natural EQ of the amp to come out.

5. Master

The Master control sets the overall output volume of the DH40H. Use it to control your volume

but also use it in conjunction with the Gain knob to vary the amp’s clipping characteristic. High

Gain + Low Master = Preamp Clipping. Low Gain + High Master = Power Amp Clipping.

6. Standby / Bias Switch

Another unique feature of the IronHorse DH40H is the ability to choose between two bias

modes for the output tubes. In the mid position, your amp will be in standby as indicated by

the amber pilot light. Switch to the down position to use the Cathode Bias mode. You’ll see the
pilot light go green. Flip to the up position to get the Fixed Bias mode. The pilot light turns red.

The main differences you’ll hear are more compression and less output at higher levels from

the Cathode Bias mode. You’ll also notice a difference in attack and distortion characteristic of

the output tubes between the two modes.

Tips on Tone

· TIP #1: Maximum headroom – if you’re looking to get a great clean tone, go to Fixed Bias
mode, switch to CLEAN mode and use Input II. Lower the Gain all the way and turn up
the Master to full. Slowly bring up the Gain control until you get the volume you need.

· TIP #2: Want to ride two horses? If you have two IronHorses, each with their own
cabinets, you can setup a master/slave configuration. Take a stanard ¼-inch guitar
cable and run it from the Preamp Out of the first amp and connect it to the Power
Amp In of the second amp. Except for the Master knob, all the controls on the second

amp are now disabled. You’ll get the same signal going to the both power amps

7. Power Switch

You know what the Power switch does, but here’s a tip: when you turn your amp off, leave
the Bias Mode switch in either Fixed Bias or Cathode Bias mode. This will discharge the

capacitors in your amp’s power supply faster when you’re not using it.

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8. Speaker Impedance and Cabinets

On the rear of the DH40H you’ll nd a pair of output jacks along with an impedance select

switch. This allows for a variety of cabinets to be connected to your amp.

Take note that these jacks are connected internally in parallel. Here are some examples of

how to connect cabinets to your IronHorse:

• Connect a single Traynor DHX212 (8-ohms) to either output jack and set the impedance
switch to 8-ohms.

• Connect a pair of Traynor DHX12 (16-ohms each, 8-ohms total when connected in parallel)
to the output jacks – one cabinet per jack and set the impedance switch to 8-ohms.

• Connect a pair of Traynor DHX212 (8-ohms each, 4-ohms total when connected in parallel)
to the output jacks – one cabinet per jack and set the impedance switch to 4-ohms.

9. Power Amp IN / Preamp OUT (Effects Loop)

The IronHorse is equipped with a instrument level effects loop. The effects loops allows you

to place your effects pedals in the amps signal chain, post GAIN and tonstack circuitry, pre
MASTER. This is useful for delay and modulation type effects such as reverb and tremolo.

Using the effects loop is quite easy. Take a normal ¼-inch guitar cable, connect it to the
PREAMP OUT and run it to the input of your pedal chain. Then take another ¼-inch cable and
run it from the output of your last pedal to the POWER AMP IN jack.

The effects loop can also be used to slave a second amp if you need more power. Connect
a ¼-inch cable from the rst amp’s PREAMP OUT to the second amp’s POWER AMP IN jack.
This disables the preamp of the second amplier. Now the signal generated in the rst amp

will feed the power sections of both amplifiers.

10. Footswitch

Any standard two button, latching footswitch can be connected to the IronHorse via the rear
Footswitch jack using a 1/4-inch TRS cable. We recommend the Traynor TFS-2B footswitch.

The two buttons are used to activate the PURE and SOLO modes respectively. The
SOLO mode will always dominate over the PURE mode. If you have the PURE mode active
and then activate the SOLO mode, you will be in SOLO. Deactivate the SOLO mode and
you'll go back to PURE. If the PURE mode is off and you hit the SOLO footswitch, you will
instantly jump to SOLO mode.

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