The outputs marked ‘1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm’ are for the connection of either a single 8 Ohm extension cabinet or two 16 Ohm cabinets. Also, the internal loudspeaker of the HT-5 combo can be plugged in here if it is used with a 16 Ohm extension cabinet. See table below.
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04-07-08:Layout 1 22/08/2008 09:23 Page 9 American characteristic with a tight bottom end and more aggressive middle, and fully CW has a British characteristic which is more ‘woody’ and less aggressive. 11. Headphones & Speaker Emulated Output This output emulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker cabinet and provides a natural valve overdrive tone for connection to a recording device or mixing desk, and for use with headphones.
04-07-08:Layout 1 22/08/2008 09:23 Page 8 Front Panel 1. Input 1. Input Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead. 2. Clean Volume This controls the volume of the Clean Channel. Turning it clockwise increases the volume.
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‘the sound in your head’. In making the HT-5 ideally suited to home and studio use, the aim was to develop a valve amp which sounded full and toneful even at the lowest volume level. With this in mind the Blackstar design team designed a brand new valve power amplifier topology.
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Page 6 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Blackstar HT-5 amplifier. Like all our products, this amp is the result of countless hours of painstaking Research and Development by our world-class design team. Based in Northampton (UK), the Blackstar team are all experienced musicians themselves and the sole aim of the development process is to provide guitarists with products which are the ultimate tools for self expression.
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04-07-08:Layout 1 22/08/2008 09:23 Page 5 If the product does not operate normally, when the operating instructions are followed, then refer the product to a qualified service engineer. The U.S. Government´s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has...
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04-07-08:Layout 1 22/08/2008 09:23 Page 4 Warning! Important safety information! READ FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product! Danger! High internal operating voltages Do not open the equipment case. There are no user serviceable parts in this equipment.
04-07-08:Layout 1 22/08/2008 09:23 Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth.
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For the latest information go to: www.blackstaramps.com Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement and development, Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
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