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  • Page 1

    BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MA N U A L www .hughes-and-kettner .com 1.0 DYNAMIC SECTOR MODELING GUIT AR AMP TM zenAmp ENGLISH ZenAmp_BDA_1.5 26.11.2001 15:59 Uhr Seite 1[...]

  • Page 2

    5 ZENAMP-MANUAL ENGLISH This operating manual is also available as a computer file. T o download it, go to www.hughes-and-kettner .com, then to “Manuals“. Hughes & Kettner , zenAmp, DSM, Dynamic Sector Modeling, Z-Board, FS-5, the Hughes & Kettner logo, the zenAmp logo, the DSM Logo, Montana, W ARP 7, and A TS 112 are trademarks or regi[...]

  • Page 3

    6 ZENAMP-MANUAL 1.0 QUICK ST ART 1. Plug the AC power cable into the mains socket on the rear panel, then plug it into a wall socket. 2. T ur n the MASTER knob down and plug your guitar into the jack labeled INPUT . 3. Switch the zenAmp on by flipping the POWER switch and adjust it to the desired volume using the MASTER knob. Preset number 1 is alw[...]

  • Page 4

    7 ZENAMP-MANUAL ENGLISH 2.0 AMP MODELS Note that Fender , Marshall, V ox, Mesa Boogie, Roland and other names of amp models and effects are the trademarks of their respective owners, and that they are in no way connected to or affiliated with Hughes & Kettner . Any mention of these brand names and trademarks serve merely purposes of explanation[...]

  • Page 5

    8 ZENAMP-MANUAL 3.0 ST ANDARD SETUP/CABLE CONNECTIONS 4.0 JACKS AND CONTROL FEA TURES 4.1 OVERVIEW The zenAmp ’s user panel is essentially divided into two segments, the amp section and the effects section. amp section effects section The amp section features a classic, tried-and-true layout. The GAIN, BASS, MID, TREBLE, PRESENCE and PRESET VOL V[...]

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    9 ZENAMP-MANUAL ENGLISH 4.3 JACKS AND CONTROL FEA TURES IN DET AIL FRONT P ANEL INPUT: Connect your electric guitar or pick-up-equipped acoustic guitar to this input (it accepts all input levels). GAIN: This knob serves different purposes depending on the selected amp type: Some of the original models (BLACK F ACE, TWEED DELUXE) don't come wit[...]

  • Page 7

    10 ZENAMP-MANUAL REAR P ANEL MAINS IN: Connect the factory-included 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. The mains fuse bracket is located next to this socket (see also Section 8.2). When replacing blown fuses, make sure you use specified [...]

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    11 ZENAMP-MANUAL ENGLISH 4.4 THE ZENAMP AND THE Z-BOARD The Z-Board gives you remote control over of the essential functions of your zenAmp in gig situations. 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 troubleshooti[...]

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    12 ZENAMP-MANUAL 5.0 MAINTENANCE AND CARE The zenAmp does not require service of any type. There are however a few basic rules that will extend the service life of your amp enormously: • Make sure all peripheral devices, cords and cables are in a state of good repair! Poor-quality cables will cause hum and undesirable noise. • Ensure plenty of [...]

  • Page 10

    45 ZENAMP-MANUAL 8.0 APPENDIX 8.1 MIDI IMPLEMENT A TION CHART MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 (page 1 of 3) Manufacturer: Hughes & Kettner Model: ZenAmp Version: 1.00 Date: 29.03.01/AP Transmitted Recognized Remarks 1. Basic Information MIDI channels 1 1 Note Numbers - - Program Change Ye s Ye s Bank Select Response? (Yes / No) If yes, list ba[...]

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    46 ZENAMP-MANUAL MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 (page 2 of 3) Manufacturer: Hughes & Kettner Model: ZenAmp Version: 1.00 Date: 29.03.01/AP Controller # Function Transmitted (Y/N) Recognized (Y/N) Remarks 0 Bank Select (MSB) No No 1 Modulation Wheel (MSB) No No 2 Breath Controller (MSB) No No 3 4 Foot Controller (MSB) No N o 5 Portamento Time [...]

  • Page 12

    47 ZENAMP-MANUAL MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 (page 3 of 3) Manufacturer: Hughes & Kettner Model: ZenAmp Version: 1.00 Date: 29.03.01/AP Controller # Function Transmitted (Y/N) Recognized (Y/N) Remarks 6 4 Sustain Pedal No N o 6 5 Portamento On/Off No No 6 6 Sostenuto No No 6 7 Soft Pedal No No 6 8 Legato Footswitch No No 6 9 Hold 2 No No 7[...]

  • Page 13

    48 ZENAMP-MANUAL 8.2 AC POWER AND THE GLOBAL CURRENT ADAPTER NOTE: Before plugging into the wall socket, make certain the amp is set to the proper voltage for your locale. Y ou can read the amp's voltage setting in the V oltage Selector window found on the back of the unit. Also check the fuse specifications printed above the amp's power [...]