Edition Blue 15/30/60-R
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the
HUGHES & KETTNER EDITION BLUE-R amp!
A team of guitarists and technicians developed the EDITION
BLUE-R amps with a single purpose in mind: To provide you with
sophisticated guitar sounds and practical features in an easy-to-
handle package.
The EDITION BLUE-R is the ideal workhorse for discerning
players who want happening tone in a compact amp. The
EDITION BLUE-R's high-performance Current Feedback power
amp delivers not only punch, but also the sought-after tone of a
classic tube amp.
One component playing a major role in the overall tone of the
amp is the RockDriver Blue speaker. Custom-made for Hughes
& Kettner to our specifications, this speaker not only perfectly
captures the essence of vintage sound, but also is extremely
efficient. This makes your EDITION BLUE-R substantially
louder than other amplifiers having the same output power rating.
As a very special treat, the EDITION BLUE-R offers the option
of connecting a CD player or tape deck. This handy add-on
feature allows you to play along with CDs or playback tracks
of your own making for rehearsals, jamming, or even one-man/
woman gigs.
The EDITION BLUE-R has the versatility, sound, and features
that inspires you to perform your best in smaller venues, rehearsal
rooms and studios.
Its logical control layout gives you immediate access to the
EDITION BLUE-R's world of sound. This manual introduces
you to its many features and application options.
We wish you a lot of fun and success with your new
EDITION BLUE-R!
BEFORE POWERING UP...
• Check that the local current and the amp's AC power rating are
identical before you plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
• Ensure that air can circulate freely around your amp's
ventilation ducts.
• Place the amp on a stable platform where it is not exposed
to mechanical shocks and temperature extremes which may
damage the amp or endanger the safety of bystanders.
• Hughes & Kettner is not liable for damages due to improper
use.
1. CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2. JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3. STANDARD SETUP/CABLE CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . .4
4. OPERATING THE EDITION BLUE-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
4.1 SELECTING CHANNELS
4.2 THE EDITION BLUE-R AND CD PLAYERS
4.3 THE EDITION BLUE-R AND SIGNAL PROCESSORS
4.4 THE EDITION BLUE-R AND MIXING CONSOLES
5. SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . .4
6. TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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