Manual 1.1 english deutsch français italiano español TrilogyTM Manual 1.1 This is to certify that Für das folgend bezeichnete Erzeugnis TrilogyTM complies with the provisions of the Directive of the Council of the European Communities on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive 89/336/EEC) and the low voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). This declaration of conformity of the European Communities is the result of an examination carried out by the Quality Assurance Department of STAMER GmbH in accordance with European Standards EN 50081-1, EN 50082-1and EN 60065 for low voltage, as laid down in Article 10 of the EMC Directive. TrilogyTM wird hiermit bestätigt, dass es den wesentlichen Schutzanforderungen entspricht, die in der Richtlinie des Rates zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedsstaaten über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (89/336/EWG) und der Niederspannungsrichtlinie (73/23/EWG) festgelegt sind. Diese Erklärung gilt für alle Exemplare und bestätigt die Ergebnisse der Messungen, die durch die Qualitätssicherung der Fa. Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH durchgeführt wurden. Zur Beurteilung des Erzeugnisses hinsichtlich elektromagnetischer Verträglichkeit wurden folgende Normen herangezogen: EN 50081-1 · EN 50082-1. Zur Beurteilung der Einhaltung der Niederspannungsrichtlinie wurde folgende Norm herangezogen: EN 60065 Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich für den Hersteller Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH* Magdeburger Str. 8 66606 St.Wendel Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH* Magdeburger Str. 8 66606 St.Wendel Lothar Stamer Dipl.Ing. Managing Director St.Wendel, 02/17/2005 * Stamer Musikanlagen manufactures exclusively for Hughes & Kettner®. abgegeben durch Lothar Stamer Dipl.Ing. Geschäftsführer St.Wendel, den 17/02/2005 * Stamer Musikanlagen stellt exklusiv für Hughes & Kettner® her. Important: Before powering up please read the Important Safety Instructions on page 53 - 55! Wichtig: Bitte lies vor der Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Sicherheitshinweise auf Seite 53 - 55! Attention : Avant la mise en fonction de l'appareil, il est fortement recommandé de prendre connaissance des mesures de prudence présentées aux pages 53 - 55 ! Importante: Prima di utilizzare lo strumento leggete attentamente gli avvisi di sicurezza su pagina 53 - 55! Importante: ¡ Por favor antes de la puesta en servicio debes leer necesariamente las instrucciones de seguridad en la página 53 - 55 ! TrilogyTM Manual 1.1 Foreword Even in the new millennium, classic rock, blues and metal sounds of last century's great guitarists continue to shape musicians and audiences' tastes in tone. Back in the day, flexibility wasn't top on the list of amp attributes: Two channels were standard, three a luxury, and four MIDI switchable channels a dream at best. And now monster nu metal sounds, detuned guitars, blistering bare-knuckle riffs and clean yet heavily effected sounds have gained currency in the repertoires of countless rock bands. Yesteryear's tube amps are no match for today's sonic diversity challenge. Enter TrilogyTM. You have chosen a tube amp offering a rich feature set. Its mighty arsenal of sound-sculpting features that makes the dream of total mastery over tone come true. It boasts four independent channels tweaked to deliver markedly different slices of the tonal pie, a further variation on the fundamental sound in the CLEAN and CRUNCH channels each, and a whopping 128 effect combinations that can be stored via MIDI in combination with these six sounds. In a nutshell, you get plenty of sonic firepower to make every gig pure playing pleasure. Things to do before operating the Amp A word of warning before you fire up your new amp: It's loud! High volume levels can cause hearing damage. Always twist the MASTER VOLUME knob to the far left-hand position before turning on the amp, and then slowly rotate the knob clockwise until you dial in a level that is comfortable for your ears and suitable for the venue. Keep those levels well under the pain threshold! Check the voltage rating displayed next to TrilogyTM's MAINS INPUT to make sure it matches your local mains current before you plug the amp in. Ensure plenty of air can circulate around your amp's ventilation ducts. Place the amp on a sturdy, secure base and avoid exposing it to mechanical shocks and extreme temperatures that could endanger the device or your and others' safety. The manufacturer disclaims any liability or responsibility whatsoever for any damage or defect to this and other devices resulting from misuse. Powering up First plug the speaker cord into appropriate Speaker Out on the head's rear panel. Your choices are a 4-ohm output, a pair of 16-ohm outputs, an 8-ohm output and a 16-ohm output. More on this in chapter 2 ­ Rear Panel Connections and Control Features. Plug the other end of the cord into the speaker cabinet's input. This amp-to-speaker connection and impedance matching are vital to every all-tube amp's life! Tube amps operated without the load of a connected speaker or at an insufficient impedance level die! Plug the head's mains cord into a wall outlet and power the amp up by engaging the MAINS switch. Allow the tubes to warm up before you begin playing. First plug one end of the guitar cord into the guitar, and then the other end into the amp. Flip the STANDBY switch to bring those glowing tubes to life. 3 english TrilogyTM Manual 1.1 Table of Contents 1 Front Panel Connections and Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2 Clean Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.3 Crunch Channel ..............................5 1.4 Lead Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.5 Ultra Lead Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.6 Master Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.7 Mains and Standby Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Rear Panel Connections and Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.1 Mains Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.2 Anode Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.3 FX Loop On/Off ..............................7 2.4 Channel Select Stageboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.5 FX Send, Level and Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.6 MIDI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.7 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3 4 5 6 7 Standard Setup and Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TrilogyTM and MIDI .................8 4.1 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4.2 Setting the MIDI Channel and Switching OMNI On/Off . . . . . . 8 4.3 Factory Settings and How to Restore Them . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Replacing Tubes, Service and Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . 10 5.1 When to Replace Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 5.2 Things to Bear in Mind When Replacing Tubes 5.3 How to Prolong Tube Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4 TrilogyTM Manual 1.1 ULTRA LEAD/LEAD 0 10 -5 +5 0 10 -5 +5 -5 +5 -5 +5 0 10 0 10 0 10 -5 +5 -5 +5 -5 +5 0 10 0 10 -5 +5 -5 +5 -5 +5 0 10 MASTER PRESENCE FX-MIX TREBLE MID BASS MASTER ULTRA GAIN LEAD GAIN TREBLE MID BASS MASTER GAIN TREBLE MID BASS VOLUME Figure 1: Trilogy front panel 1 Front Panel Connections and Control Features TrilogyTM features four channels: CLEAN, LEAD, ULTRA LEAD, CRUNCH. Press CLEAN ON, CRUNCH ON, LEAD ON and ULTRA LEAD ON to select channels. These buttons trigger reciprocally, meaning that engaging a button selects its assigned channel directly. The ancillary sound-shaping options SPARKLE in the CLEAN and BOOST in the CRUNCH channel are also switchable. The three-band voicing sections comprise BASS, MID and TREBLE controls. Twist these knobs to dial in the desired tone. Note that each channel's controls influence each other, as is standard and desirable in tube amps sporting this type of voicing section. For instance, if you boost treble frequencies, mids are cut and vice versa. Though the two LEAD channels share a voicing section, each channel is equipped with different circuits that are tweaked to suit the given channel's sonic properties. The given circuit is actuated automatically when you select a LEAD channel. Let's look at TrilogyTM starting with the input and moving from right to left to the channels, the MASTER section and on to the MAINS and STANDBY switches: 1.1 Input Connect your guitar to this high-impedance 6.3 mm (1/4") jack. Please use high-quality shielded cords only. 1.2 Clean Channel TrilogyTM offers oodles of CLEAN headroom, ensuring your tone remains crisp and clear even at considerable volumes. It serves up full, well-rounded sound with negligible saturation at high levels, with a healthy helping of twang to boot. And it offers stout low-end response with ample sound pressure and toasty tube warmth. The SPARKLE switch lets you sweep from balmy jazz and blues-approved tone to shimmering sounds well-suited for pop and nu metal. SPARKLE is not some cosmetic high-end boost; it is a genuine presence circuit driven by power amp feedback. Handling: VOLUME: BASS: MID: TREBLE: CLEAN ON: SPARKLE: Controls the volume level Controls the amount of bass frequencies Controls the amount of midrange frequencies Controls the amount of treble frequencies Activates the CLEAN channel Adds presence and top-end shimmer to the CLEAN channel 1.3 Crunch Channel This channel offers ultra dynamic response, affording you total and very precise control over saturation levels. True to the subtlest details of your attack, it renders every aspect of your touch and even the daintiest embellishments with accuracy. In a word, this channel is all about honesty. The BOOST switch transforms the channel's tight, crisp rhythm and lead tone into a richer, beefier sound well-suited for thundering power chords and riffs. Handling GAIN: 5 english Controls input sensitivity and thus saturation / distortion levels MASTER: Controls the volume level BASS: Controls the amount of bass frequencies MID: Controls the amount of midrange frequencies TREBLE: Controls the amount of treble frequencies CRUNCH ON: Activates the CRUNCH Channel BOOST: Taps additional gain reserves for an even creamier tone TrilogyTM Manual 1.1 1.4 Lead Channel Articulate distorted tone plays a pivotal role in most players' decision to buy an amp. A chief criterion for a top-notch guitar amp is its ability to retain the guitar's character and deliver defined tone even with the GAIN knob cranked. TrilogyTM does this; what's more, its LEAD sound is an excellent vehicle for classic rock leads and crashing power chords. In serial mode (SERIAL is activated), SmartLoopTM works like a conventional serial effects loop. This means you must adjust the wet/dry balance on the signal processor. Tip: If you have not inserted an effect device into the FX loop, you can use this circuit for a variety of other purposes: · In parallel mode, you can use the RETURN jack to connect a second instrument or any other audio source, and then blend its signal with the guitar signal using the FX MIX knob. You can also route the amp's signal to a second power amp or through a RED BOX® to a mixing console. · When in serial mode and bridged (SEND and RETURN jacks are connected using a cord equipped with 1/4" jack plugs), the effects loop can serve as a second master preset that may be activated for each channel via a footswitch. Use the FX-MIX knob to adjust the volume level. 1.5 Ultra Lead Channel Dive into a deep reservoir of distortion and let powerful sonic waves wash over you with every head-banging riff. The ULTRA GAIN channel delivers American-style high-gain tone with trouser leg-flapping low end and plenty of top-end slice. Hot and bad, this channel's distorted tone is what the good doctor ordered for nu-metal and drop-D styles. It also serves up sumo-sized lead tone for all other genres. Handling: LEAD-GAIN: Controls the amount distortion in the LEAD channel ULTRA-LEAD-GAIN: Controls the amount distortion in the ULTRA LEAD channel MASTER: Controls the volume level BASS: Controls the amount of bass frequencies in both channels MID: Controls the amount of midrange frequencies in both channels TREBLE: Controls the amount of treble frequencies in both channels LEAD ON: Activates the LEAD channel (for a lean, mean classic British tone) ULTRA ...