Laney Amplification TT50H Musical Instrument Amplifier User Manual
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1. rT 5 gt a k i A GC z i d K D Mm Sji A Bom 4 S i OHM gt A a SE La TOTAL MINIMUM IMPEDANCE S RE Ga zi D i CLass 2 WIRING MAY BE USED WARNING USE 0 em SELECTION AT A TIN D SAMPLE M A CAUTION REFER TO z E st ar RECOMMENDED SPEA Ereegnes SE Y EN sta HE OHM a SS A ba w General Notes Amplifier connection In order to avoid damage it is advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off your equipment With all system parts connected turn on source equipment tape decks cd players mixers effects processors 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 Volume controls are set to minimum any transients from other equipment will not reach your loudspeakers Wait until all system parts have stabilised usually a couple of seconds Similarly when turning off your system always turn down the Volume controls on your guitar amplifier and then turn off its power before turning off other equipment Cables never use shielded or microphone cable for any speaker connections as this will not be substantial enough to handle the amplifier load and could cause damage to your amplifier system Caution These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels Use ca2. Channel 2 This control should be used in conjunction with the master 11 Setting low levels of drive with high levels of master will give a clean preamplifier sound setting a medium gain level and medium Volume will give a nice crisp bluesy lead tone while setting a high level on the drive control and a low setting on the master will give you a punchy hard rock lead tone Having set the drive and master controls to your desired sound try backing off your guitar volume and tone controls for lots of other cool sounds Good tube amplifiers have the unique ability to produce a wide range of sounds by using only your guitar controls playing weight and style MASTER Sets the overall loudness of channel 2 It is useful to experiment with the drive and master controls If you want a very open warm and semi overdriven sound try reducing the amount of drive 10 and increasing the master BRIGHT Adds edge and picking emphasise to you sound This control has more effect at lower drive 10 settings MODERN The modern switch applies a degree of compression to the signal providing massive smooth sustain CHANNEL 3 SWITCH Press in to activate Channel 3 the led will illuminate when active Channel 3 is designed for full on stack style distortion This switch is footswitchable and midi controllable for more information on midi see the midi section later in the manual DRIVE Sets the level of tube preamplifier gain or how dirty your sound is for the
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS QUICK START SETTINGS continued 7 R pi ga i ja 5 4 8 L fe 7 4 fp EI ii 0 D y J fe mo PRESENCE FA MIX REVERB x REVERE TREBLE MIDDLE MAINS STANDBY 1 Sima 55 456 BRIGHT i 6 3 7 Ze dostavi 3 INPUT 9 i ITIOOH 4 Ai A eg a 5 v SY y o s 0 1 MODERN DRIVE VOLUME 2 VOLUME k CHANNEL MASTER Rock Rhythm S Na Bn S E a ima E a a ga K H Zb fa yp j di j Zo A 1 0 D y PRESENCE FX MIX REVERB e gt REVERE TREBLE MIDDLE STANDBY a Ms ae Lei BOOST ien bd h 3 7 3 7 gale 3 fr INPUT 2 8 i 2 z i e 2 E TTIOOH 8 va O Pon OO 9 10 s 0 Wl VOLUME2 VOLUME V CHANNEL ye ig a ei j ai id d 4 Lo A ie 0 3 y PRESENCE FX MIX o REVERE TREBLE MIDDLE gre STANDBY 4 ma 5 6 BOOST BRIGRI 4 De k 3 7 O 5 l 7 DM f INPUT TT100H ai ZAME 9 1 o D d d ij 10 0 VOLUME 2 VOLUME k CHANNEL Page 16 24 Fa ea E S fe Ba USER SETTINGS Storte your own cool sounds here J 9 MAINS STANDBY TT100H ES STANDBY TT100H STANDBY TTI0OH f v V o WT PRESENCE FXMIX REVERB 5 4 10 dj 10 VOLUME 2 VOLUME l Y 10 peesence EX MIX REVERE 1 Sima a Rei 7 3 8 2 DH 0 3 dd 10 VOLUME 2 VOLUME y 10 jiria FX MIX REVERE 5 4 0 10 0 10 VOLUME2 VOLUME 10 Y y m REVERB TREBLE MIDDLE BOOST BRIGNI 3 2 O Q o L oun 1 0 REVERE TREBLE MIDDLE
4. You may connect 4ohm 8ohm 2 8ohm 2 l60hm cabinets to these sockets Do not use at the same time as the 6 ohm socket 16 OHM SOCKET Use to connect a single 16 ohm cabinet Do not use at the same time as the 4 8 ohm sockets LOUDSPEAKER EXAMPLES 4h bf NVA TOTAL pren d Ge GI man MUM hr AR TOTAL ag Jon IM IMPEDANCE TO Mi Sgi Dutt IM er ict 4 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohm 16 ohm 16 ohm 16 ohm RECORD OUT Use to connect to your chosen recording device This socket will emulate the sound of the output tube stage so you don t lose that fantastic sound Used in combination with the mute switch will enable silent recording EFFECTS RETURN Connect the output from your external effects to this socket Use only good guality shielded cables EFFECTS SEND Connect the input of your external effects unit to this socket Some Effects are better suited to being between the guitar and amplifer input these are foot pedal types distortion wah wah pedals etc Rack mount effects will work better in the FX loop on the amplifer rear Stomp boxes are normally designed for small signals such as a guitar output whereas rack mount FX are designed for the higher signal level obtained from an FX send Use only good guality shielded cables FOOTSWITCH This is a 15 pin dtype socket for connection of the dedicated Laney FS6 footswitch enclosed with the amplifier The FS6 allows remote switch
5. bass public address and keyboard amplification products along with a list of Laney endorsees that includes some of the world s most famous and respected musicians At the same time we believe we have not lost sight of the reason Laney was founded in the first place a dedication to building great sounding amplification for working musicians Warm Regards INTRODUCTION The Dark Art In an age where guitar players have developed an unhealthy fascination with pre amp distortion the fabled sound of a tube power amp being pushed hard has almost passed into history Until now that is The TT50H and TT IOOH are modern versatile tube head amplifiers They feature three discrete midi switchable preamp channels each with its own EQ section twin midi switchable master volumes Independant reverb level controls for each channel flexible FX loop with variable wet dry mix control giving you an unprecedented level of flexibility You can now go from a super clean shimmer to a warm crunch to a full on lead tone as simply as stepping on a switch which is included with the amp FS6 The hand wired output stage is built to deliver 50W for the TT50H and 100W for the TT 100H the harder you drive it the better it sounds The TT amplifiers are designed to be used with the TT412A and TT412S extension cabinets to enhance the amplifiers huge tonal range and produce stunning tone at any volume The TT amplifiers offer total flexibility flexibility of tone
6. 2 Volume Program gt Small Delay of E sili Channel 2 Volume 2 Program 4 gt Small Multi Tap Delay o di Channel 3 t Volume Program 2 gt Large Hall Reverb Channel 3 Volume 2 Program 5 gt Long Multitap Delay ee e e e EE You get reverbs and chorus FX for your clean sound on channel SC geen E 4 FS6 Footswitch MES ma ES you get delays for your rhythm sounds on channel 2 and you get daf om O19 8 s e reverbs and long multitap delays for your lead breaks solos on Channel 3 Page 13 24 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney MIDI APPLICATIONS NOTE 2 TT AMPLIFIER AND MIDI CONTROLLER In this configuration the TT amplifier is a slave device its setting being called up by the midi controller This midi controller could be a device which purely generates midi information or a multi effects pedal board To setup the amplifier you need to do the following ES Sch Wee Ps E S fa Ba Select the required patch on your pedal board midi controller 2 Select the Channel Volume Reverb switch setting on your TT amp 3 Press and hold the Store button for about 2 seconds l Further Possibilities The next time your select that patch the setting of the Channel Volume Reverb switches will be recalled Repeat steps gt 3 for each of your favourite patches So for all your favourite sounds your pedal board can assign a TT amp state The TT amplifier will respond to 127 d
7. 4 5 6 BOOST BRIGRI 3 2 Q Q o LU CHANNEL 10 Ve i 0 REVERE TREBLE MIDDLE BOOST BRIGHT 3 2 O o o L CHANNEL 10 4 S xa REVERE TREBLE MIDDLE 10 REVERE TREBLE MIDDLE 4 S aa 10 REVERE TREBLE MIDDLE 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 1 1 1 REVERB TREBLE MIDDLE 4 5 Page 17 24 ES Sch Wee Ps E S fa Ba OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney TUBE AMPLIFIER SURVIVAL TIPS Tube amplifiers generally sound much warmer sweeter than solid state transistor amplifiers but they also need a little more respect due to the fragile glass tubes themselves The TT uses top quality tubes six ECC83 preamp tubes and a matched set of four EL34B STR output tubes two EL34B STR on the TT50H which should give you years of trouble free service however like all tube amps it is important to treat it with a certain amount of respect Take care when moving the amplifier Tubes are fragile glass components they can easily be damaged if thrown in and out of transit vans etc Make sure the impedance of your cabinets matches the setting on your amplifier Improper impedance matching will result in reduced output power output and compromised sound at best and amplifier failure premature tube failure at worst Allow the amplifier to warm up to room temperature before switching it on The sudden thermal shock generated can crack the cold glass tube housing plus any moisture is bad news around
8. and flexibility of use Your TT should give you years of trouble free amplification however please take time to read this manual and familiarise yourself with the controls as it will allow you to get the best from your amplifier We hope you enjoy using your TT as much as we enjoyed designing and making it Best wishes from all at Laney Page 5 24 ES Sch Wee Ps E S fa Ba OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney Y eE VET SI IS SEA KS NU WE NY NI NY WI NY WEN vi WEN NY 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 8 4 5 4 5 4 4 5 7 3 7 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 AMP DAMPING 82 82 82 sl 82 82 82 8 9 1 9 3 3 9 9 9 1 1 1 9 1 9 1 10 10 10 1 1 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 10 10 o 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 PRESENCE FX MIX REVERB REVERB TREBLE MIDDLE BASS REVERB TREBLE MIDDLE BASS REVERB TREBLE MIDDLE BASS 0 MAINS STANDBY 4 5 4 5 BUTE TIGHT 4 5 BOOST BRIGHT 4 5 BRIGHT 4 5 4 4 3 7 3 7 ono O 7 INPUT TTI0OH Mi JE e Dra aan D E V EP 10 XPAND MODERN DRIVE MODERN DRIVE 40 BRIGHT 10 10 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 1 CHANNEL MASTER VOLUME Z ZS CONS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS INPUT Single jack input for connecting your instrument Only use good quality guitar cable CHANNEL SWITCH Press in to activate Channel the led will illuminate when active Channel is designed to give the crispest clean tones around This switch is footswitchable and midi controllable for more information on midi see the midi section later in the
9. high voltage electronics Allow the amplifier to cool down after playing before moving Hot tubes are more suseptable to damage than cool ones Use good quality loudspeaker leads cheap leads are often not up to the job of handling the large requirements for loudspeakers and can often short out Tube amps don t like running into a short circuit A tubes life expectancy is based upon a number of factors which include operating temperature how hard and how often it is played vibration due to travel etc Tubes should be changed in your amplifier lf you notice any change in your amplifiers performance etc They need not be changed at any regular interval Typical problems with preamp tubes can be a crackley noise hiss hum and microphony The preamp tubes can safely be changed with no action required if they fail or reduce in performance Typical output tube problems can be blown HT fuse sound lacking in punch sound lacks extreme highs or lows and low level hum The Output tubes can be replaced singularly if you replace them with the exact same type AND grade as factory fitted otherwise they should be replaced as a set If the same type and grade are used then no rebiasing of the amplifier is required See the diagram at the bottom left hand corner to see how to check the tube grade fitted If you wish to use a different grade of tube then they should only ever be changed by a qualified service agent due to the grid bias voltage needing adjustment Do
10. lead channel Channel 3 This control should be used in conjunction with the master 16 Setting low levels of drive with high levels of master will give a nice crisp bluesy lead tone setting a medium level on the drive control and a medium setting on the master will give you a punchy hard rock lead tone while setting the drive control to maximum with a low setting on the master will result in a full on metal lead tone Having set the drive and master controls to your desired sound try backing off your guitar volume and tone controls for lots of other cool sounds Good tube amplifiers have the unique ability to produce a wide range of sounds by using only your guitar controls playing weight and style MASTER Sets the overall loudness of channel 3 It is useful to experiment with the gain and volume controls If you want a very open warm and semi overdriven sound try reducing the amount of drive 15 and increasing the master Page 7 24 Laney FRONT PANEL CONTROLS continued OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BRIGHT Adds edge and picking emphasise to you sound This control has more effect at lower drive 10 settings MODERN The modern switch applies a degree of compression to the signal providing massive smooth sustain XPAND At high gain and volume settings the natural tendancy for a tube amplifier is to compress this has the effect of limiting the dynamic range of the note The Xpand switch reduces the level of compression and allow
11. manual VOLUME Sets the level of the clean channel channel pre amplifier BRIGHT Adds brightness and life to the treble frequencies of your guitar This switch has more effect at low clean volume settings Use in conjunction with the treble control 7 for optimum performance BASS MIDDLE TREBLE These are a traditional set of passive tone controls Passive controls have the advantage of always sounding musical at any of their settings mainly due to their unique interactive nature This gives players a more natural set of tools to create their ideal sound Try them all set at midway 5 as a good starting point REVERB Controls the amount of signal sent to the onboard reverb from each channel The reverb in the TT is a legendary Sound Enhancements aka Accutronics Reverb The only choice for that authentic reverb sound Use in conjunction with the overall reverb level control in the master section 26 to set the amount of reverb you actually hear CHANNEL 2 SWITCH Press in to activate Channel 2 the led will illuminate when active Channel 2 is designed to be completely flexible giving punchy cleans smooth blues and hard rock tones This switch is footswitchable and midi controllable Page 6 24 La D EN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS continued for more information on midi see the midi section later in the manual DRIVE Sets the level of tube preamplifier gain or how dirty your sound is for the drive channel
12. not attempt to rebias your tube amplifier yourself there are potentially dangerous voltages inside Exact replacement preamp tubes and matched sets of output tubes are available from Laney via your dealer To change a tube switch off the unit and unplug from the mains supply Wait for the tubes to cool down Remove the protective grille held in place with four screws You should now be able to access the chassis where the tubes are mounted Preamp tubes are protected with a screen can to remove gently twist the screen can anti clockwise and then pull up The tube can then be gently pulled out Take care when pushing the new tube in to make sure the pins are all aligned properly Output tubes have a spring retainer which must be pushed downwards before the tube will come out Page 18 24 la men bn E a ba Laney TUBE AMPLIFIER SURVIVAL TIPS continued ECC83 ECC83 ECC83 ECC83 ECC83 ECC83 V7 10 EL34B STR High Grade High Grade Standard Standard Standard Standard OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TT50H Tube Layout TTIOOH Tube Layout Ist Gain Stage Channel Ist Gain Stage Channel 2 2nd Gain Stage Channel 2 Ist Gain Stage Channel 3 2nd Gain Stage Channel 3 Power Driver Stage Output Tubes MATCHED SET Page 19 24 ES Sch Wee Ps E S fa Ba OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TT SAMPLE SYSTEM Input FX Controller SEI aan 758 Ee e o o CG
13. the function of each control feature simply check the number with the explanations adjacent to each panel Your Laney amplifier has undergone a thorough two stage pre delivery inspection involving actual play testing When you first receive your Laney guitar amplifier follow these simple procedures i Ensure that the amplifier is the correct voltage for the country it is to be used in ii Connect your instrument with a high quality shielded instrument cable You have probably spent considerable money on your amplifier and guitar don t use poor quality cable it won t do your gear justice Please retain your original carton and packaging so in the unlikely event that some time in the future your amplifier should require servicing you will be able to return it to your dealer securely packed Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it s life and yours Page 4 24 ate sm ban E SI z Bas Ba La D EN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dear Player Thank you very much for purchasing your new Laney product and becoming part of the worldwide Laney family Each and every Laney unit is designed and built with the utmost attention to care and detail so trust yours will give you many years of enjoyment Laney products have a heritage which stretches back to 1967 when first began building valve amplifiers in my parent s garage Since then we have moved on from strength to strength developing an extensive range of guitar
14. 2 higher than volume and when the appropriate time comes just switch from volume to volume 2 via the footswitch DAMPING Damping is the term applied to the interaction of an amplifier in response to its load in this case the loudspeaker s The higher the damping factor the more the speaker is controlled in its response to an input To the listener this is heard as a tighter more defined bottom end response The damping control lets you experiment with two levels of damping factor in order to get the bass response you re looking for It is normal for this control to make a slicking sound when operated MUTE This mutes the output section of the amplifier and the line out socket It does not affect the signal path through the Page 8 24 La D EN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS continued pre amplifier so sends to the fx loops and record out are maintained allowing signal levels to be monitored silently and allow silent recording via the record out REVERB Sets the overall master level of the reverb Use in conjunction with the individual channel reverb send level controls 13 TT50H TT100H 27 FX MIX Determines the level of signal returned from the FX return socket You can infinately vary the mix between 100 dry to 100 wet and any mix of the two inbetween The main modes are eWith the FX Mix turned to zero the FX loop is bypassed and so no signal appears from the FX return jack socket eWith the FX mix control s
15. Lane POWER TO THE MUSIC y MODERN ALL TUBE GUITAR HEAD AMPLIFIER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 2 rn tt KO Va aanert DICEN D i Hii Aa traja titi IAN Ess AAA UU 44 INNNNNNNSSENR erat NA ARO tit ni tp INN DN a PRI URE OOO 4 D WM y o OM MI ns As Gg KAAK Hat KRETI rs as tit LA LR Hi i Utes e NN HH eeuu h MMM rite Ge IW ra nun EA APO A leeft HEET ttt aa kante A MM Mi popa At ENER NI Mi OA bt de CM DEDEDE rhe D prosa datz OLJEM i tit 4 t tttt DN OOOO D LN dee Mii si GO FR nt DEEN Set te NNN MNNM i abe br bree ARANA RRRRRRRR ebe ILA APA PLA it A Ze Lutte eee AA d OU ee Lora Pat DI AAA A rs EE KIMMES va a DC D na aa PALITO 12 o Gesi Mire ER O OU DUTY PA AAA Oe OOOO Si g 95 SOR R098 9998 Bed oe 89239 8 39 d e lt Ech Kee ey e E ES z bn bn T gt www laney co uk The Dark Art ES Sch Wee Ps E S fa Ba IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic cautions should always be followed including the following Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product The product should be powered by a three pin grounded or earthed plug connected to a power socket with a grounded earth outlet All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Obey all cautions in the Operating instructions and on the back of th
16. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney REAR PANEL CONTROLS continued phantom power Connect to the midi in of the next external midi equipped device in the chain if required MIDI IN TheTT amplifier receives midi information here from external midi devices such as foot controllers or midi sequencers allowing the status of the amplifer to be switched via midi It is a 7 pin DIN socket supporting phantom power Connect to the midi out of an external midi equipped device 5 pin DIN leads may be used instead of 7 pin DIN leads but they do not support phantom power Shown here is a simple midi setup The TT amplifier acts as the master controller by switching the state of the slave external FX processor Whenever channel or volume Switches are changed the TT amplifier sends a program change to the FX processor The sent Program changes are shown below Channel Volume Program 0 Channel Volume 2 Program 3 MIDI APPLICATIONS NOTE l TT AMPLIFIER AND EXTERNAL EFFECTS BOX Channel 2 Volume Program Channel 2 Volume 2 Program 4 Channel 3 Volume Program 2 Channel 3 volume 2 Program 5 You then need to midi map desired FX to the above program changes on your FX processor This gives 3 channel sounds each at 2 different volume levels each with different a FX combination For example a useful setup could be shown below Channel Volume Program 0 gt Small Reverb Channel Volume 2 Program 3 gt Chorus E Channel
17. Ps E S fa Ba OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MV T6 3A L 250V SR 15A L 2501 CAUTION TO REDUCE e RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER USER Se PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO ai SERVICE PERSONEL HT qe N15039 WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED SHOCK O 10 REDUCE THE RISK OF ne H Sep HOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR amp POWER TO THE MUSIC MOISTURE AA CE S ATTENTION REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE PR LE MEME ET www laney co uk ATTENTION DEBRACHER A LA PRISE TIAL ON TT100H SECTEUR AVANT D OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION CAUTION FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME 300 WATTS 50 60Hz TYPE AND RATING 4 P STORE FOOTSWITCH Sr Ges NOTE 5 OR 7PIN DIN LEAD MAY BE USED SECONDS MADE IN THE UK REAR PANEL CONTROLS POWER INLET SOCKET Connect to your power source Make sure the specified voltage is correct for your country POWER FUSE This is the main safety fuse for the unit The fuse protects the AC power to the amplifier USE ONLY THE CORRECT SIZE AND RATING OF FUSE AS SPECIFIED ON THE PANEL If a fuse blows or fails and a replacement of the same size and rating is installed and it in turn blows the amplifier has suffered a malfunction internally and needs immediate service from a qualified technician DO NOT TRY USING A FUSE OF HIGHER RATING Using a fuse that is too large in current rating may cause serious irreparable damage to the amplifier and presents a serious fir
18. e hazard The mains fuse ratings are detailed in the specs section at the rear of this manual HT FUSE This fuse protects the DC power to the tubes within the amplifier USE ONLY THE CORRECT SIZE AND RATING FUSE AS SPECIFIED ON THE PANEL If a fuse blows or fails and a replacement of the same size and rating is installed and it in turn blows the amplifier has suffered a malfunction at this point check the output tubes and replace faulty ones if required Should tubes not be the problem the amplifier should be checked out by a qualified technician Do not try using a fuse of greater value Using a fuse that is too large in current rating may cause serious irreparable damage to the amplifier Fuses are designed to protect do not take chances LINE OUT Provides a line level output taken immediately prior to the power stage for connection to other line level equipment such as a mixing desk other sound reinforcement or even another TT amplifier via the FX return LOUDSPEAKER SOCKETS These dual 4 6 3mm jack sockets should be used to connect your loudspeaker cabinet s Make sure the impedance selector switch is in the correct position for the total cabinet impedance connected Failing to do so Page 10 24 la men bn E a lo OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney REAR PANEL CONTROLS CONTINUED will result in masmatched impedance and will reduce the amplifiers performance and in some cases may cause damage to the amplifier
19. e taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any ventilation holes or openings On no account place drinks on the unit 7 A qualified service technician should check the unit if The power cord has been damaged Anything has fallen or spilled into the unit The unit does not appear to operate correctly The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 18 The user should not attempt to service the equipment All service work is done by a qualified service technician 19 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing gloss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise level exposure ao me om Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA slow response 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 e 102 105 a 110 Va or less 115 According to OSHA any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure exceeds the limits set forth above To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommend
20. e unit All operating instructions should be followed This product should not be used near water i e a bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built up enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air 8 This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as stove radiator or another heat producing amplifier 9 Connect only to a power supply of the type marker on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord 10 Never break off the ground pin on a power supply cord Power supply cords should always be handled carefully Never walk or place equipment on power supply cords Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress especially at the plug and the point where the chord exits the unit 12 The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time 13 If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided 14 The user should allow easy access to any mains plug mains coupler and mains switch used in conjunction with this unit thus making it readily operable 15 Metal parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth The vinyl covering used on some units can be cleaned with a damp cloth or ammonia based household cleaner if necessary Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning 16 Care should b
21. ed that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 24 TT5OH TTI00H CAUTION CAUTION WARNING ATTENTION ATTENTION Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated Dangerous Voltage within the products enclosure that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance Servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Risk of electrical shock DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of electrical shock do NOT remove the cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Before using this appliance please read the operating instructions for further warnings Ce symbole est utililise pur indiquer a utilisateur de ce produit de tension non isolee dangereuse pouvant etre d intensite suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc electrique Ce symbole est utilise pour indiquer a l utilisanter qu il ou ou elle trouvera d importantes instrucions sur Putilisation et entrerien service de l appareil dans la litterature accompagnant le produit Risques de choc electrique NE PAS OUVIRIR Afin de reduire le
22. en Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen die Handhabung und Wartung des Produkts betreffen Risiko Elektrischer Schlag Nicht offen Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden nicht die Abdeckung enfernen Es befinden sich keine Teile darin die vom Anwender repariert werden Konnten Reparaturen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchfuhren lassen Um einen elektrischen Schalg oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden sollte dieses Gerat nicht dem Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen Page 3 24 ES Sch Wee Ps E S fa Ba La D EN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SWITCHING ON After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin grounded or earthed plug Before plugging into the power supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet Ifyou should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself ensure that the wiring convention applicable to the country where the amplifier is to be used is strictly conformed to As an example in the United Kingdom the cable colour code for connections are as follows EARTH OR GROUND GREEN YELLOW NEUTRAL BLUE LIVE BROWN This manual has been written for easy access of information The front and rear panels are graphically illustrated with each control and feature numbered For a description of
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24. et to 5 the effects loop operates as a side chain effects loop where 50 of the signal is returned from the effects return wet whilst the remaining 50 is the original dry signal Use Side chain mode for FX units such as delays flangers etc where a direct signal path is maintained internally to avoid loss of dynamics through the external FX processor eWith the FX mix control set to 10 the effects loop operates as an insert loop where 100 of the signal returned from the FX return wet and non of the original dry signal is routed to the power amplifier Use this mode when the whole of the amplifier signal needs routing through any external processors such as graphic EQs etc The individual level of each channel is controlled by the channel volumes NOTE When the FX loop is not in use set the FX MIX to zero If nothing is connected to the effects loop and the FX Mix control is set to 10 then NO SIGNAL WILL BE HEARD FROMTHE AMPLIFIER PRESENCE An output stage tone control This adjusts the high frequency response it adjusts your sound from being dull to giving it edge sounding sparkly STANDBY Use to enable disable the high voltage DC to the valves The heaters are left on to keep the tubes warm and ready to run POWER Main power switch for the unit Always switch off and disconnect the power cord when not in use Note TTI00H fascia shown on page 6 TT50H fascia identical other than model number print Page 9 24 ES Sch Wee
25. ifferent program changes Some FX processors have separate midi pedal board controllers which they remotely phantom power Your TT amplifier is compatible with this system as it passes phantom power from the Midi In socket to the Midi Thru socket If you have quite a selection of midi effects toys you can combine the two applications Useful recommendations in doing so di are Midi Out OOOO 58 OR ETE zeg l Daisy chain the Midi out to Midi in from the midi controller to the TT amp as shown in application 2 KC 0 6 o FS6 Footswitch 2 Connect the next cable from the TT amps Midi Thru to the next devices Midi In repeat step 2 until you get to the end of your chain of toys sa Midi Out Midi Controller Page 14 24 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS QUICK START SETTINGS suggestions only Experiment a 0 L lua PRESENCE FX MIX REVERE MAINS STANDBY 4 Rn 55 3 7 3 TTIOOH A 9 10 VOLUME 2 VOLUME WH S ety S a lea Hen PRESENCE FX MIX REVERE gt REVERE TREBLE MIDOLE STANDBY a 5 ma 55 4 5 8 7 gi 8 3 INPUT 3 2 x S ka W TT100H Dio amp 1 9 3 3 3 o o a i ho DRIVE 0 9 10 0 gt 3 VOLUME 2 VOLUME k CHANNEL PRESENCE FX MIX gt REVERE TREBLE MIDDLE STANDBY 1 T La BOOST BRIGHT 4 Ze We A 3 7 AE 5 omtt 7 e 3 1 INPUT ITIOOH gt Pl P A 9 10 0 VOLUME 2 VOLUME k CHANNEL Page 15 24
26. ing of Channel Channel 2 Channel 3 Volume 1 amp 2 and Reverb Do not connect any other device to this socket MIDI See midi section on page 12 Note TT100H rear shown on page 10 TT50H rear features identical other than print details Page 11 24 ES Sch Wee Ps E S fa Ba La D EN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REAR PANEL CONTROLS MIDI SECTION Z mmm The advantage of having midi in your guitar amplifier is that it allows your A O o amplifier and external devices like FX controllers to talk with each other SE O MU At last you can press one button to select the amplifier channel and choice of effects on multiple devices all at once The following front panel switches L STO FOOTSWITCH 8421 sach om EN Zoo un TEE REN me generate and can be controlled via midi program change messages Channel Channel 2 Channel 3 Volume l Volume2 The Reverb state can be recalled via midi but does not generate any midi information With these features it is possible to assign different effects to each channel and Volume Volume 2 state allowing mind bending amounts of flexibility The amplifier achieves these features by storing the amplifier switch states at the last received midi program change MIDI ADDRESS These switches allow you to select the midi channel on which the amplifier will send and receive midi data on The default setting of these switches are all set to zero this is called omni mode as it wi
27. ll respond to all midi data regardless of the channel If you need to respond only to a certain midi channel then you may do so by changing the midi address as follows Each switch has a value 1 2 4 8 If the switch is set down to I then the switch is on otherwise it is off Simply add the values of all the on switches together to get you midi channel number eg Channel 7 4 2 set to on 8 set to 0 off Channel 13 8 4 set to on 2 set to 0 off STORE BUTTON This button is used to save the amplifier state The integral led will illuminate whenever the amplifier is receiving midi data to store the amplifier state at the last received midi program simply press and hold this switch in for approx two seconds The led will flash to indicate a successful store operation The amplifier will store the states of the Channel Volume and reverb at the last received midi program change The next time the amplifier receives this midi program change via the midi in socket the amplifier will switch to the stored state Note The reverb can only be assigned via the FS6 as there is no front panel switch for this function MIDI OUT This is where the TT amplifier generates its midi information It isa 7 pin DIN socket supporting phantom power Connect to the midi in of an external midi equipped device MIDI THRU Midi thru is a daisy chain buffered output of the midi in information It is a 7 pin DIN socket supporting Page 12 24
28. re with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive levels that can cause permanent hearing damage Refer to guidelines on page 2 Servicing The user should not attempt to service these products Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Page 20 24 TT SAMPLE SYSTEM 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Midi Out S 2 Fa ea E S fe Ba Janey co uk Tr4ai2a s SY 16 Ohme Laney D O HA Mpi ADDRESS RER EI Eo m 8421 Press Hoya IMI SECONDS 1 a PIN DIN LEAD MAY BE USED SAMPLE 16 Ohms Page 21 24 ES Sch ee Ba E E fa Bas OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney BLOCK DIAGRAM RECORD CHANNEL AN VOLUME BRIGHT FX SEND FX RETURN is is T FX MIX OUTPUT a E STAGE MASTER DRIVE ES VOLUME SWITCHING a INPUT a 2 RA PRESENCE OUT DRIVE MASTER VOLUME REVERB MASTER RETURN REVERB NOTE This product conforms to the requirements of the following European Regulations Directives amp Rules CE Mark 93 68 EEC Low Voltage 72 23 EEC EMC 93 68 EEC RoHS EU2002 95 EC WEEE EU2002 96 EC In order to reduce environmental damage at the end of its useful life this product must not be disposed of along with normal household waste to landfill sites It must be taken to an approved recycling centre according to the recommendations of the WEEE emm Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive applicable in yo
29. risque de choc electrique ne pas enlever le couvercle Il ne se trouve a l interieur aucune piece pouvant etre reparee par l utilisateur Confier l entretien a un personnel qualifie ADVERTISSEMENT Afin de prevenir les risques de decharge electrique ou de feu n exposez pas cet appareil a la pluie ou a l humidite Avant d utiliser cet appareil lisez les advertissments supplentaires situes dans le guide PRECAUCION PRECAUCION Este simbolo tiene el proposito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso que no tiene aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto que puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para constituir riesgo de corrientazo Este simbolo tiene el proposito de la alertar al usario de la presencis de instrucccones importantes sobre la operacion y mantenimiento en la literatura que viene conel producto Riesgo de corrientazo no abra Para disminuir el risego de carrientazo no abra la cubierta No hay piezas adentro que el pueda reparar Deje todo mantenimiento a los tecnicos calificadod ADVERTENCIA Para evitar corrientazos o peligro de incendio no deja expuesto a la VORSICHT VORSICHT ACHTUNG lluvia o humedad este aparato Antes de usar este aparato lea mas advertcias en la guia de operacion Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unsolierten gefahrlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Gehauses warnen die von Ausrichender Starke sind um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu konn
30. s more dynamic freedom for the note should you require it If you are not playing at high gain and volume settings then the Xpand switch can also be used to get some interesting effect at low volume levels too At low levels the Xpand switch functions as a mini gate and some interesting volume swell type effects are achievable BOOST Switches in an extra tube drive stage for even more gain to play around with for those who just can t get enough VOLUME Sets the overall listening level of the amplifier Crank the Volume up to drive the output tubes harder Having set your channel controls to your desired sound try backing off your guitar volume and tone controls for lots of other cool sounds Good tube amplifiers have the unique ability to produce a wide range of sounds by using only your guitar controls playing weight and style If you want a very open warm and semi overdriven sound try reducing the amount of preamp gain and increasing the volume This reduces pre amp gain but pushes the power amp section and makes it work harder giving you a very desirable level of power amp distortion which is a very pleasing retro style sound VOLUME 2 SWITCH Switches in the alternate master volume 2 level control 23 VOLUME 2 This can be used to give a volume boost to the amplifier irrespective of which channel is selected the the preamp For instance if you are playing a clean passage and want to boost the volume for a solo section simply set volume
31. ur country Page 22 24 la men bn E a ba Laney SPECIFICATIONS Supply Voltage Mains Fuse TT50H Mains Fuse TT100H HT Fuse Power Consumption Output Power Rating Loudspeaker Options Features EQ Footswitchable Input Impedance Size H W D Unit Weight OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 100V 120V 220V 230V 240V 50 60Hz Factory Option 220V gt 240V T2A L 250V 100 gt 120V T5A L 250V 220V gt 240V T3 15A L 250V 100 gt 120V lt T6 3A L 250V TT50H TIA L TT50H 200W TT50H 50W TTIOOH T500mA L TTIOOH 300W TTIOOH 100W 4ohm 8ohm 2 80hm 1 l60hm 2 60hm Pure Class A B Valve tone 4xEL34B STR Power Tubes 6x12AX7 Preamp tubes Rugged construction Variable Mix FX Loop Line Out Record Out Xpand Modern Boost 3 Passive Bass Middle and Treble Bright Switch Presence Channel Drive A Drive B Reverb MOhm 47pF TTT50C z 330 653 253 TT50C 21 5Kg Matched Set TAD Premium TAD ECC83 Sidechain Insert Bypass 600mV Nominal 1 5V Nominal 600mV Nominal Channel3 Channel 2 3 Channel 3 Separate EQ for all channels For all channels Laney FS6 footswitch included TT100C 330 653 253 TTI00C 25Kg Page 23 24 Lane POWER TO THE MUSIC y METAL JAZZ BLUES s AMPICONS ARE HERE TO HELP LANEY AMPLIFICATION www laney co uk In the interest of continued product development Laney Reserves the right to am
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