Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................5 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 11 Installation and starting up........................ 12 Connections and operating elements................... 13 Technical specifications........................17 Plug and connection assignment....................
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General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
General information Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. TUBE30 Head Guitar Amp Head...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for the amplification of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician. CAUTION! Possible hearing damage With loudspeakers connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Features Features Output power: 30 watt at 8 Ω Footswitch connector (not included) Outputs for external speaker cabinet Reverb effect Further connections: Effects loop Preamp tubes: 3 × ECC83/12AX7 Power amplifier tubes: 4 × EL84 Class A power amplifier TUBE30 Head Guitar Amp Head...
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front ö & 1 [INPUT] | 6.35-mm (1/4”) jack socket to connect an instrument. [LO] stands for low gain. The signal is attenuated by 50% from [HI]. 2 [CLEAN VOLUME] | Volume control for the clean channel 3 [BRIGHT] | Switch for tone control of the high and centre frequencies 4 [GAIN] | Control to adjust amplification 5 [OVERDRIVE VOLUME] | Volume control for the distorted channel...
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Connections and operating elements 7 [BASS] | Bass control [MIDDLE] | Middle control [TREBLE] | Treble control 8 [REVERB] | Reverb control 9 [TONE] | Tone control 10 [STANDBY] | Switch for keeping the tubes warm 11 [POWER] | Main switch with status LED (lights when the device is on) TUBE30 Head Guitar Amp Head...
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Connections and operating elements Back 12 Power cord 13 Fuse 14 HT fuse 15 [EFFECTS LOOP: SEND/LINE OUT] | Connection socket for input for effects device 16 [BYPASS] | Switch for bypass if no effects device is in use. The effects device can also be operated with 0 dB (750 mV) or -10 dB (250 mV).
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Connections and operating elements 20 [4 OHM | 8 OHM] | Impedance switch 21 [LOUDSPEAKERS: 8-16 OHM] | External loudspeaker socket TUBE30 Head Guitar Amp Head...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Amp class Class-A Input connections Instrument LO 6.35-mm (1/4”) jack socket Instrument HI 6.35-mm (1/4”) jack socket Effects device 6.35-mm (1/4”) jack socket Optional footswitch 6.35-mm (1/4”) jack socket Internal speaker (min. impedance 4 Ω 6.35-mm (1/4”) jack socket Output connections External speaker (min.
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Technical specifications Fuse T630 mA L250V in power plug socket HT fuse: T315 mA L250V Dimensions (W × H × D) 510 mm × 230 mm × 247 mm Weight 8 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Channels...
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
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Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground TUBE30 Head Guitar Amp Head...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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