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VENUS 5 OWNERS MANUAL
Version 1.0
October, 2010
Your Rivera Amp Is An Important Part Of Your Sound
Your sound is your signature, your mark, your voice. An amp only deserves to have your
guitar plugged into it if it can deliver the tone you want--and, of course, the dependability
you need. It's as simple as that. And it's exactly why you bought your RIVERA amp. For
that, we thank you, and we're confident that you'll enjoy your amp for years to come.
Many factors go into creating a great amp--experience, an understanding of what guitarists
want, and a lot of hard work. You'll notice that tone isn't on any parts list. Roadworthiness
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Summary of Contents for Rivera VENUS 5
- Page 1 It's as simple as that. And it's exactly why you bought your RIVERA amp. For that, we thank you, and we're confident that you'll enjoy your amp for years to come.
- Page 2 Packing Information Unpacking Before you plug in, inspect your Venus 5 amp for any damage. Your amp was inspected and sound-tested before shipment, but transportation can sometimes be tough. Check that the FS-7R Footswitch and power cord have been shipped with the amp. If parts are missing, or if any damage has occurred, contact your dealer.
- Page 3 1. The tubes are securely seated in their sockets. 2. Venus 5 amp: A speaker cord is plugged into the Speaker 1 output (this jack must always be used first) from the internal speaker, or to a input jack on a speaker cabinet with a minimum impedance of 4 ohms.
- Page 4 Wait for about a minute for the tubes to warm up. Turn on the Standby switch. Now it's time to rock. After you've played with your Venus 5 for a while, check out the rest of the manual for some good tips on getting the most out of your amp.
- Page 5 High gain shred-(Master pulled for boost) Channel 2 Clean Jazz-(knobs are pushed in) Spanky clean, Reggae-(Treble Bright pulled) Blackface tone-(Middle Notch pulled) Blues-(Treble Bright pulled and switch on back to vintage) Front Panel High Gain input This is a high-sensitivity input. If your guitar has hot pickups, then plugging into it makes it easy to overdrive the preamp section, creating harmonic distortion.
- Page 6 Channel 1 Both channels are voiced differently. Channel 1 has an added gain stage which gives it more gain than most of the other Rivera models. It’s definitely geared toward creating impressive crunch and thick textured lead tones while retaining a vintage feel (think of as a great "British"...
- Page 7 This is a "Parallel" effect, and is adjustable for intensity up to 50%. Adjust to taste. The Reverb is assignable and footswitchable. Focus This control is another RIVERA exclusive that actually lets you change the speaker's response characteristics, from tight to loose. The effect can give closed-back cabinets a sound more akin to an open one, and vice-versa, plus you can "custom blend"...
- Page 8 These outlets have a grounding pin in addition to the normal line and neutral pin. The power cord supplied with your RIVERA amp has a 3-pin plug. Do not cut off or damage the ground pin. If the available electrical outlet is of the older 2-pin type, use a suitable ground-lift adapter.
- Page 9 Speaker outputs A speaker must always be connected to your Venus 5. The amp is designed to deliver at least 50 watts to a 4-16 ohm speaker load (with the Impedance selector appropriately set to match the given load).
- Page 10 Note:Loads that are not matched properly may harm your amp. If you aren't sure if your speaker load is correct, contact your RIVERA dealer, or call RIVERA Customer Service. If unequal speaker cabinets loads, i.e. a 4 ohm cabinet and an 8 ohm cabinet are used together, unequal amounts of power may be distributed to these cabinets due to a non symmetrical load.
- Page 11 amp and the processor by allowing you to set the level of the signal going to the effect, as well as the one coming back. Therefore, you can tailor your amp/effects levels for best signal-to-noise ratio and the amount of distortion you want. Note: The Effects Loop send can be used to route a signal to a guitar tuner, recording mixer, another guitar amplifiers effects loop return (for Bi-Mono amping), etc.
- Page 12 4-ohm impedance and power-handling capacity of at least 60 watts for the Venus 5. A single 8- or 16-ohm extension cabinet can be used, too. For the best tone and maximum output, we recommend using any of the RIVERA speaker cabinets loaded with either Celestion Vintage 30's, G12H-30’s, or T75’s.
- Page 13 Connect a shielded cord from your Venus's Line Out to the Power Amp In or Effects Loop Return of a second amp. All volume and tone changes made on the Venus 5 will affect what comes out of the second amp. Caution: Never use the speaker outputs as line outputs.
- Page 14 Sending a direct signal to P.A. or recording gear Using a shielded cord, connect the Venus 5's Line Out to the line input or channel input of a mixer or recorder. (The signal comes from the amp's output stage, so all tone, distortion, and overdrive characteristics are included.) You can use the Effects Loop Send jack instead...
- Page 15 If you use Gaffers or Duct Tape to hold Picks on the surface of the Venus 5 and you need to remove the adhesive, use a small amount of Rubbing Alcohol on a soft cloth, then wipe off the residual with a soap/water solution.
- Page 16 Quick Troubleshooting Guide Amp won't turn on 1. Make sure that the AC mains cord is securely connected at both ends. 2. Verify the power source with something that you know works (a radio, a light, etc.). 3. Check the Mains Fuse, and replace it if necessary (if it blows again, refer your amp to qualified service personnel).
- Page 17 2. Check the cables. 3. Check the signal level at other devices in the signal path. 4. One or more tubes may be bad (refer to the tube information in this manual, or take your amp to qualified service personnel). Tube Care &...
- Page 18 V6-V7 Power amp tubes--for best operation, all power tubes should be changed at the same time. Use a matched pair if at all possible. Checking for microphonic tubes As tubes wear, some problems can come up. One of the most common symptoms is a ringing sound.
- Page 19 (V1-V5), the amp will sound way too dark, and will lose gain and headroom. It will sound like a blanket was placed over the amp. Venus 5 Specifications: High-gain input impedance: 1 Megohm Low-gain input impedance: 33k ohms...
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Page 20: Warranty
(Japan only) FS-7R Footswitch functions: Channel Select, Channel 1 Boost, Channel 2 Boost, Effects Loop VENUS 5 112 Dimensions and weight: (Subject to change without warning. Owner is responsible for measuring when ordering cases) Height: 18 1/2" with rubber feet Width: 23 1/4"... - Page 21 Please contact the RIVERA distributor or dealer in your country for more information. for it any other obligation or liability. In no event shall RIVERA be liable for special or consequential damages arising from the use of this product, or for any delay in the performance or this warranty due to causes beyond our control.
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