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PRECAUTIONS Amplifier produces high volume levels. Staying in places of high volume levels could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not use the amplifier in humid and dusty places. Do not operate the amplifier through the unearthed socket. Do not leave the amplifier in the vicinity of children. Do not use the amplifier with broken power outlet or improper power cord. Do not install nor use the amplifier near any heat sources, in case of overheating the amplifier turns off and will return to work after cooling the unit. Do not cover the vent holes! In order to ensure proper air circulation, do not block any of the ventilation openings. Never put any liquid containers near the amplifier. In case of any objects or liquid access inside the amplifier, urgently switch the apparatus off and unplug the power supply cord. Protect the amplifier from any strikes. ATTENTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the back cover of the amplifier. Inside parts can be repaired only by qualified service personnel. WARNING: To prevent the risk of electrical shock do not expose this appliance to moisture, rain or any liquid.
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GUITAR AMPLIFIERS MANUAL
Stomp-Head 5
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DESIGNED BY MUSICIANS FOR MUSICIANS
The Stomp−Head 5 is an ultra light, very compact floor amplifier with integrated foot−switch, designed to be set on the pedal board, along with effects or, placed directly on the stage floor. It greatly benefits the player with immediate access to all amps potentiometers and options. When the amp is set on the pedal board only one wire (speaker wire) is needed to setup the guitar sound on stage. This amplifier can also be placed on a top of a cabinet like a regular head. You can control the amp modes with an external controller or simple footswitch thanks to external controller socket. The Stomp−Head 5 is based on a MTD (Master Tube Design) technology. It is our own groundbreaking technology which allowed us to create powerfull guitar amplifiers in very compact shape. This technology uses all the significant features of tubes which determine the classic sound of guitar amps. We offer players a fully analog amplifier with extremely light weight, very compact dimensions and powerful sound. The sound characteristics and power of our MASTER TUBE based amplifiers are equal to the classic tube amps with the same power rating. The Stomp−Head 5 features three channels: CLEAN, CLASSIC LEAD and HIGH GAIN LEAD, which are accessible by footswitches built into the amp's chassis or by an external controller.
EXTERNAL DEVICES CONNECTION External devices such as a preamp or a guitar DSP can be connected to the Stomp Head. Both devices may be set−up by two different method. 1. To the amp input – in this configuration all potentiometers and foot−switches will be active. 2. Directly to the power amp, by−passing the pre−amp. In this configuration, the OUTPUT of DSP or external PRE−AMP must be connected to the effect loop RETURN. Consequently, the Stomp− Head’s pre−amp stays disconnected and only the BOOST foot−switch remains active. This set−up is recommended when only the Stomp Head's power amp is needed.
Configuration−2
Other than a regular three point EQ (BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE) each channel is equipped with MID/RANGE switches which are designed to change the range of the MIDDLE frequencies. This option is very useful in proper setting of the guitar's sound in a bands overall mix depending on the style of music played and type of guitar used. Additionally the highest frequency range of the guitar can be altered by the BRIGHT/DARK switch. Unit is equipped with power selector that allows to set 90Watt or 4Watt and it is designed to work with 4, 8, and 16 ohm cabinets (Power Amp will auto−adjust to speakers impedance) Stomp−Head can be used also as a guitar preamp without connecting speaker cabinet. LINE OUT with a speaker cabinet simulation allows the connection of the amplifier to a mixer or an external power amp. LINE OUT signal simulates the sound of the CELESTION Vintage 30 cabinet. Device is also equipped with a serial effect loop.
SPECIFICATIONS Power output − 90 Watt / 4ohm, 8ohm,16ohm Power brake to 40Watt Auto detection speakers impedance Tubes: 12AX7 3 channels: CLEAN, Classic LEAD, High Gain LEAD 5 footswitches: CHANNEL 1−2−3, BOOST, MUTE 1−CLEAN channel controls: BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, GAIN, VOLUME / switches: MID−RANGE, BRIGHT 2−Classic LEAD channel controls: DRIVE, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, VOLUME / switches: MID−RANGE, BRIGHT−DARK 3−High Gain LEAD channel controls: DRIVE, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, VOLUME / switches: MID−RANGE,BRIGHT−DARK Master contlols: NOISE GATE, BOOST, MASTER Input GAIN (switch +6dB) BOOST: fast access to two different volume levels Serial effect loop LINE OUTPUT with speaker simulation It’s possible to use LINE OUTPUT with or without cab sy,mulation or both at the same time Additional input for external channel selector/controller Dimensions: [H x W x Dl] 90 x 330 x 205 mm Weight: 2,65kg
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PREAMP
You can choose between two modes NORMAL and MIX. In NORMAL mode only chosen channel will work. In MIX mode all channels will work.
NORMAL
MIX MODE RETURN
Ch−1 Ch−2
POWER
(PA-INPUT)
CAUTION!
EXT. CTRL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
4−8−16 ohm
SERVICE PERSONNEL
EFF LOOP
Ch−3 BOOST
Fuse: 2.5A
WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
SEND
SELECTABLE POWER OUTPUT: 90W/40W [RMS]
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
200W/rms power stage INSIDE
Made in Poland
230V/50Hz
GAIN
NUMBER:
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCTS
LINE OUT Two mode output: NORMAL SPEAKER SIMULATION
LINE OUT has two outputs. One with cab simulation and one without. You can use any of those outputs or you can use them both at the same time.
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Configuration−1
Each channel represents different sound characteristics which give a great freedom in obtaining a desired sound's texture of the instrument.The amp is designed to produce a wide arrey of different sounds. From a classic, clean jazzy sound throughout modern DRIVE, up to heavy saturated HIGH GAIN like distortion.
FRONT & REAR PANEL
EFFECT AND MIXER CONNECTION The external effects may be connected between both preamps (CLEAN and LEAD) and the MASTER section through the parallel EFFECT LOOP.This type of connection is recommended when the Volume pedal or Delay, Reverb, Flanger type of effects are used.IMPORTANT: The volume potentiometers in channels 1−2−3 determinate the amount of gain sent to the effects. If too much signal is sent to the effect, unwilling distortion can occur. In which case the Volume potentiometers should be gradually lowered. Subsequently, the sound level should be equalized by increasing the volume by MASTER potentiometer. When the mixer or the external amplifier is connected, the LINE−OUTPUT with integrated cabinet simulator must be used. Such would simulate the sound of a 412 Celestion Vintage 30 Cabinet. The cabinet simulator enhances the sound that is sent to the stage monitors as though it were coming from a stage cabinet. Signal from Line−out can be lead in different ways: with simulation, without simulation or both see Fig.A.
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NORMAL
MIX MODE RETURN
1
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.REFER
2
4
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
5
7
SEND
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCTS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
LINE OUT Two mode output: NORMAL SPEAKER SIMULATION
200W/rms power stage INSIDE
Made in Poland
SH 5 Guitar AMP
Amplification
Taurus
40Watt 90Watt
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2
MASTER TUBE DESIGN
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BOOST
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DRIVE
MASTER
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BRIGHT
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DARK
MIDDLE
BASS
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Input for external controller or foot−switches
IN
OUT
IN
Effect pedals
Mixer NORMAL
MIX MODE RETURN
Ch−1 Ch−2
POWER
(PA-INPUT)
CAUTION!
EXT. CTRL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
4−8−16 ohm
SERVICE PERSONNEL
EFF LOOP
Ch−3 BOOST
Fuse: 2.5A
WARNING!
SEND
GAIN
NUMBER:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
SELECTABLE POWER OUTPUT: 90W/40W [RMS]
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCTS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
LINE OUT Two mode output: NORMAL SPEAKER SIMULATION
200W/rms power stage INSIDE
Made in Poland
LINE−OUT wire connection Mono jack
Ground
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Fig.A
Signal with speaker simulation
−5−
Stereo jack
Ground Signal without speaker simulation Signal with speaker simulation
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MIDDLE 22 TREBLE 26 RANGE
OUT
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VOLUME
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IN
Ch−3 BOOST
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GAIN
SELECTABLE POWER OUTPUT: 90W/40W [RMS]
NOISE GATE
OUT
9
NUMBER:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
Ch−1 Ch−2
EXT. CTRL.
8
EFF LOOP
4−8−16 ohm
WARNING!
3
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5
Fuse: 2.5A
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POWER
(PA-INPUT)
CAUTION!
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GAIN
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BRIGHT
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DRIVE
VOLUME
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BASS
High Gain
BRIGHT
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RANGE
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VOLUME
RANGE
Stomp-Head 5 27 BOOST
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MUTE
[1] − POWER on/off switch [2] − Voltage selector 230V/120V [3] − AC POWER input [4] − Speakers output / impedance: 4−8−16ohm [auto detect. impedance] [5] − EFFECT LOOP connectors [SEND and RETURN] [6] − Power selector 90Watt/40Watt [7] − INPUT GAIN boost +6dB [8] − INPUT [9] − Output for external controller [10] − LINE OUTPUT with speaker cabinet simulation [11] − NORMAL / MIX−MODE selector [12] − NOISE GATE control [13] − NOISE GATE LED indicator [14] − NOISE GATE ON/OFF switch [15] − BOOST control [16] − BOOST LED indicator [17] − MASTER level control [18] − 3−mode switch for high−frequency tone shape: BRIGHT−NORMAL−DARK [19] − DRIVE control [20] − BASS control [21] − MIDDLE control [22] − MID−RANGE switch − changes range of MIDDLE control parameters. [23] − TREBLE control [24] − VOLUME control [25] − GAIN control for channel−1 [26] − BRIGHT tone switch for channel−1 [27] − BOOST footswitch [28] − Fotswitches for channel selection
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TONE CONTROLS
EXTERNAL FOOT SWITCH CONNECTION
Each channel is equipped with a regular three point EQ (BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE) and switches which change the character of the sound. The MID−RANGE switch changes the range of frequency of the MIDDLE potentiometer. This option is very useful in the proper setting of the guitar’s sound in an overall band mix depending on the style of music played and type of guitar used. Additionally, the highest frequency range of the guitar can be altered by the BRIGHT/DARK switch.
The graph below shows how the external foot−switch should be connected in order to control amplifier functionalities. If the external foot switch is connected, therefor, the internal amp foot−switches become disconnected. Note: external controller should be implemented with momentary switches type 0FF− [ON].
NOISE GATE
External controller OFF/ON
The NOISE GATE is designed to eliminate noise and interference superimposed on the signal from the instrument. The signal is cut off at the moments when breaks in playing are occurring. The NOISE GATE can be turned ON or OFF by the switch"14" and the level of threshold is adjustable by the potentiometer "12". The Noise Gate's threshold is indicated by the LED "13"
BOOST CH−3
CH−1
The BOOST MODE allows for instant increase of volume level during a performance. The potentiometer [15] and a foot−switch [27] are designed to control the BOOST MODE. Upon turning ON and pressing the foot−switch, the LED [16] indicates that the BOOST mode is activated. Thereafter, the desired volume level may be adjusted by tweaking the potentiometer. By then pressing the BOOST switch located on the top of the amp, two different volume levels previously set will be obtained. The BOOST MODE is
CHANNEL1−2 control
BOOST MODE
Momentary switches type OFF-(ON) pulse triggering
MUTE The MUTE function allows quick muting of the instrument using a footswitch. After pressing the switch all LED’s assigned to the choosen channel are turn OFF. The signal from the guitar is MUTED at the speaker out and at all preamp outputs. Reactivating the amplifier is done by pressing any footswitch channel selector.
NORMAL
MIX MODE RETURN
Ch−1 Ch−2
POWER
(PA-INPUT)
CAUTION!
EXT. CTRL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
4−8−16 ohm
SERVICE PERSONNEL
NORMAL / MIX-MODE
WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
The amplifier is designed to operate in two modes: NORMAL where only one of the three channels is used and in the MIX−MODE where all three channels are mixed and used simultaneously. Note: In the MIX−MODE all channel's selecting foot switches are disabled. The MIX−MODE option has been designed for musicians who love to experiment with sound which is the result of blending several channels simultaneously. In this mode, all controllers in every channel are operational and allow the player to freely mix signals from all channels simultaneously to obtain a desired texture of sound.
TUBES Optimal operating parameters of tubes 12AX7 were set by manufacturer. It is not recommended to replace operational tubes. Only broken tubes should be replaced with new ones.
−3−
EFF LOOP
Ch−3 BOOST
Fuse: 2.5A
SEND
GAIN
NUMBER:
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCTS
SELECTABLE POWER OUTPUT: 90W/40W [RMS]
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
Made in Poland
LINE OUT Two mode output: NORMAL SPEAKER SIMULATION
200W/rms power stage INSIDE
230V/50Hz
External controller wire connection
Stereo jack
Stereo jack
Ground CHANNEL 2 − RING CHANNEL 1 − TIP
Ground BOOST − RING CHANNEL 3 − TIP
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CHANNEL−3 and BOOST control
CH−2
