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1. Www americanmusical com USB INTERFACE FOR PC MAC amp IPAD IRT Studio USB Re Amping Optional Speaker Load iPad MAC PC Recording Device IRT Studio Connect USB cable as for recording Then connect good quality screened guitar cable from the rear panel output jack and loop round the front panel to guitar input jack Route lead in an anti clockwise direction around the amplifier to avoid hum pick up from the power transformer Output the original unprocessed guitar track by monitoring it on your record device For lowest noise performance adjust the Dry signal send control for the maximum undistorted record level on your DAW Start your record device The monitored track will be sent to the amplifier input and the device will record the now processed signal from the amplifier output The controls on the amplifier can be adjusted to obtain the new sound you require You will now have the original track and the new re processed version Make sure your monitor track output is being sent to the left channel output or both www Laney co uk Www americanmusical com USB IN TERFACE FOR PC MAC amp IPAD IRT Studio USB Re Amping with added Stomp box Effects pilonai iPad MAC PC Proceed as for normal Re Amping except in this case Recording Device insert your FX box s into the Guitar lead from the Re Amp out jack to the Guitar amplifier input The recorded2. Rack Wing 008496 Choice of mounting positions M4 x 10mm Screw 008497 Rack Mounting Using the included Rack Wings the chassis may be fitted into a standard 2U sized slot in a 19 rack unit The wings are provided with a choice of mounting holes to allow the fascia to be flush with or recessed into the rack mounts Only use the supplied mounting screws to attach the wings to the amplifier as longer items could cause internal damage Ventilation must also be considered when rack mounting and adequate provisions made We recommend that a gap no less thana 1U slot is provided on top and underneath the amplifier to provide adequate air flow for cooling 23 1 Www americanmusical com OR AG V OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Issue www Laney co uk POWER TO THE MUSIC
3. Q Www americanmusical com WELCOME Dear Pla yer Thank you very much for purchasing your new Laney product and becoming part of the worldwide Laney family Gach and every Laney unit is designed and built with the utmost attention to care and detail so trust yours will give you many years of enjoyment Laney products have a heritage which stretches back to 196 when 1 first began building valve amplifiers tn my parent s garage Since then we have moved on from strength to strength developing an extensive range of guitar bass public address and keyboard amplification products along with a list of Laney ewdorsees that includes some of the world s most famous and respected musicians At the same time we believe we have not Lost sight of the reason Laney was founded in the first place a dedication to building great sounding amplification for working musicians warm Regards QN m Laney T V www Laney co uk Www americanmusical com INTRODUCTION Forged deep within the Black Country the metal beating industrial heartland of the UK where the sound of metal guitar was born comes the IRONHEART I EART With molten metal flowing through its circuits IRONHEART continues the legacy passed on by previous Laney amps such as KLIPP and AOR and hits you hard between the eyes like a power hammer from hell As a member of the IRONHEART family the IRT Studio has the same ferocious DNA beneath it
4. OFF ON USBIO 20 3088 O AMP O m O 6 6 8 8 __ 100 T500mA L 250V EMULATION 1248 1248 SOURCE 120V T500mAL N SUPPLY VOLTAGE LIFT 4dB 4 WAY FS4 IRT REFER TO USER MANUAL 220V 230V T250mA L 250V ETIN FOR SUGGESTED CONNECTIONS O 0 9 1 MAINS INLET SOCKET MAINS FUSE Make sure the voltage indicated the rear panel is correct for your country This drawer contains the main safety fuse for the unit The fuse protects the amplifier from damage in the event of fault by disconnecting the mains power supply 2 HT FUSE This fuse disconnects the high voltage DC power to the tubes within the amplifier in the event of a fault Replacing fuses USE ONLY THE CORRECT SIZE AND RATING SPECIFIED ON THE PANEL Using a fuse that is too large in current rating may cause serious irreparable damage to the amplifier and presents a serious fire hazard The fuse ratings are detailed in the Specifications section of this manual as well as printed on the rear of the amplifier Fuses are designed to protect do not take chances DI Use this socket to connect your amplifier to a PA system or recording interface The socket features switchable speaker emulation to shape the tone in a similar way to the loudspeaker allowing a closer reproduction of the entire Guitar Amp Speaker system The socket has a fully balanced output Switchable 4dB
5. Left channel will contain the original unprocessed signal now with your effects only added The right channel will contain the same sound but also processed via the Studio amplifier IRT Studio USB Tube Output Stage Warming Set up in a similar manner to Re Amping except return iPad MAC PC the signal lead from the jack to the FX return Optional Speaker Load Recording Device Jack on the rear panel Set the FX switch to OdB Then proceed as for Re Amping except this time only the Dynamics Tone and Reverb controls will be operative This can be run with or without a speaker connected with different results IRT Studio TIP speaker is connected then the 15W high output option can be initiated by inserting an unconnected jack plug into the 15W front panel jack TIPS i should be noted that without a speaker connected amplifier always defaults to lt 1W operation 22 regardless of which input jack is used www Laney co uk Www americanmusical com RACK MOUNTING Ventilation Ensure the amplifier is well ventilated and that the ventilation slots in the top bottom amp sides are not obstructed in any way Avoid dropping anything in through the vents especially liquids of any kind If this should happen turn off the product and disconnect from the power supply immediately and leave to dry out for at least 24hrs Seek help from a qualified service engineer
6. Laney co uk Www americanmusical com REAR PAN EL CONTROLS MADE IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED AVERTISSEMENT CET APPAREIL DOIT TRE MIS LA TERRE MAXIMIN te LAITE ON SUOJAMAADOITUSKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN APPARATET TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG WARNING D REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT SERIAL NUMBER EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE FCC CLASS B STATEMENT ATTENTION RISQUE DE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE NE S OUVRE PAS COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING an THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TES MODEL QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL LE RISQUE DU QU DE ATTENTION pda R DUIRE LE RISQUE DU FEU I FOUND COMPLY WITH THE um IRT STUDIO T AN Eo ELECTRIQUE NEXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL PLUIE QU A L HUMIDIT N15039 REMPLACEZ AVEC LE MEMES TYPE ET ESTIMATION FOR CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE NSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION BEE ROUND NE PAS ENLEVER LA COUVERTURE EN CAS DE PROBLEME REFERED RUN PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES PROFFESSIONE DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN THE UK BY LANEY ps AUXIN FX LOOP REMOTE LOUDSPEAKER HT FUSE T100mA L 250V DRY RE AMP SEND RETURN SEND RECORD GAIN LEVEL 10dB 0dB BYPASS 8 16
7. driven to overdrive with the control turned fully clockwise and can be driven harder by using the Pre Boost RHYTHM GAIN As Lead Gain 3 CLEAN RHYTHM EQ CONTROLS As Lead EQ Controls 4 CLEAN RHYTHM EQ PULL SWITCHES As Lead EQ Pull Switches 5 RHYTHM VOLUME As Lead Volume 6 DYNAMICS This allows control over the response of the amplifier at lower frequencies Turning this control clockwise gives a looser low end while lower settings provide a tighter response The optimum setting is dependant both on the speaker cabinet and or the volume level being used TONE This Tone control works in a similar fashion to the Tone control you probably have on your guitar except that it uniquely works at the other end of the amplification chain This has the ability to not only control the overall top end response but also reduce upper harmonics on the output stage and preamplifier overdrive sounds This will give you bright cutting sounds at high settings and smooth rounded sounds at lower settings Midway 0 is a good starting point REVERB Controls the level of the built in Laney designed digital reverb POWER SWITCH Main power switch for the unit Tube amplifiers take between 30 seconds to 2 minutes to warm up be ready to play after switching on this is normal To turn on flip the switch to 1 up POWER LAMP This will illuminate when the power switch is operated indicating the presence of mains power within the amplifier www
8. soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen die Handhabung und Wartung des Produkts betreffen Risk of electrical shock DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Risques de choc electrique NE PAS OUVIRIR Afin de reduire le risque de choc electrique ne pas enlever le couvercle ne se trouve a l interieur aucune piece pouvant etre reparee par l utilisateur Confier l entretien a un personnel qualifie Riesgo de corrientazo no abra Para disminuir el risego de carrientazo no abra la cubierta No hay piezas adentro que el pueda reparar Deje todo mantenimiento a los tecnicos calificadod Risiko Elektrischer Schlag Nicht offen Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden nicht die Abdeckung enfernen Es befinden sich keine Teile darin die vom Anwender repariert werden Konnten Reparaturen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchfuhren lassen To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Before using this appliance please read the operating instructions for further warnings Afin de prevenir les risques de decharge electrique ou de feu n exposez pas cet appareil a la pluie ou a l humidite Avant d utiliser cet appareil lisez les advertissments supplentaires situes dans le guide Para evitar corrientazos o peligro de
9. sound lacking extreme highs or low and low level hum The output tubes can be replaced singly if you replace them with the exact same type AND grade as factory fitted otherwise they should be replaced as a matched pair The user should not attempt to service this product Method of replacing tubes for Qualified Service Engineers To change a tube firstly switch off and unplug the amplifier from the mains supply Wait for the tubes to cool down Remove the top cover Preamp tubes are protected with a screen can to remove push down and twist the can anti clockwise and then pull up The tube can now be gently pulled out Output tubes have a spring retainer which grips the base of the tube push down on this with one hand whilst gently rocking the tube with the other to remove Take care when inserting the new tube to make sure all pins are correctly aligned Replace the top cover before connecting to the mains supply 16 www Laney co uk Www americanmusical com SAMPLE SETUP m RIO BRL D k FABRIQUE EN rc Maus APPARATUS MUST MAXIMUM POWE
10. the output transformer and emulating the effect of loading it with a speaker If no loudspeaker is to be used ensure that the speaker cable is removed from the amplifier 13 www Laney co uk Www americanmusical com SPECIFICATIONS upply Voltage Factor Mains Fuse 100V gt 120V 500mA L 220 gt 240 250mA 00mA a r e m v o ower Consumption utput Power Rating hannels n Clean Rhythm amp Lead igh and low power input sockets re Boost Input Control x 12AX7 EC C83 preamp tubes X EL84 output tubes mulated 014 Phones with Level control bmm Stereo CD MP3 Line input aney designed digital reverb nsert type FX Loop OdBu 10d Bu Bypass U rack mountable chassis rack win gs include d ustom Gig Bag included ing System ing System 6 ing System USB2 0 Socket tible with compatible wi MEOS iPad amp Equalisation Per channel Passive Bass Middle Treble with switchable Deep Mid Shift amp Treble Shift Master section Dynamics amp Tone aney FS4 IRT included Channel Clean Reverb Boost 16 Ohms switchable M Ohm 47pF 8 428 285 H W D MacOS8 iPad ootswitch oudspeaker Outputs nput Impedance ize nit Weight acked Weight co SE C2 CLEAN ROCK METAL DETUNED METAL www americanmusical com QUICK START SETTINGS Set To Preference Laney v stt T
11. 30dB amp Ground Lift for maximum noise reduction You may use this socket to record without a loudspeaker connected for silent recording as there is a protective load applied when the speaker socket 9 is not used Use 4dB to connect to powered monitor cabinets Use 30dB to avoid noise and overload for mixing desks inputs 12 Www americanmusical com REAR PANEL CONTROLS USB Record replay connector Dry on left channel processed on right channel USB2 0 is compatible with Windows XP amp operating system Windows 7 6 operating system amp Windows 8 operating system Also compatible with Mac iPad 81 3 via camera USB adaptor iPad 4 amp iPad Mini via Lightning USB camera adaptor cable m Dry signal send with level control 12dB gain to optimise record levels m Re amp output jack allows Dry return signal from USB to be connected via jack cable to the Amp input PHONES Use this stereo socket to practice with headphones or if you want to DI out This socket features similar emulation circuitry as the DI out When using headphones ensure Level is set to minimum and then increase to a comfortable level Using the Source switch USB or the amplifier can be monitored AUX IN A 3 5mm Stereo line input for connection of a CD or player as a backing track Control the level of the input using the volume control on your CD MP3 player This input is prese
12. 8121 2 Input Link Power Rating 160W Serial Number CLEAN REVERB 1 RHYTHM RONEEAR FS4 IRT Designed in the UK by Laney 8 Ohms Made in IRT 212 www Laney co uk Www americanmusical com SIGNAL PATH BLOCK DIAGRAM Guitar Input User External FX Processors FX Send Return Aux CD MP3 Input Loop Mix Tube Power Amplifier Cabinet Emulation Tube Pre Amplifier Speaker Emulation Switch XLR Balanced To PA Desk DI Unbalanced p sens 4 N L Line Out Monitor 1298 0 12dB Switch Tm USB 2 0 Port Re Amp Out EUER SOS External Cable Always switch off and disconnect power cord when not in use www Laney co uk Www americanmusical com USB INTERFACE FOR MAC amp IPAD USB Interface options m USB2 0 Bidirectional to PC Mac iPad etc Record output of amplifier with or without a speaker load connected Simultaneously record dry guitar signal for later processing or Re Amping guitar track changing the settings as required guitar track with external stomp boxes as required Add tube amplifier and or power amplifier warmth to digital guitar tracks with or without speaker load Record out via USB To run into iPad or iPad mini connect via a Camera USB adaptor PC MAC connects via standard A B USB c
13. R CONSUMPTION AVERTISSEMENT CET APPAREL DOIT ETRE MIS LA TERRE LANE ON ENTE TAVA SUOJANAADOITUSROSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN 60 WATTS Lane ATARI ron ono SONT APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS JORDAT UTTAG WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do NOT y TT EM MO REDUCE E RK OF FRE TENET st GOV NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVING TO REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED po R DUIRE LE RISQUE DU FEU GUP jun Founn o wrm THe MS PERTIS POUR LE Fr Ou re REMPLACEZ AVEC LE MEMES TYPE ET ESTIMATION DEVE ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION ALL ROUND Horai AMA Pu OU AL UM s NOT PLACE OBJECTS ON THE TOP COVER NE PAS ENLEVER LA COUVERTURE EN CAS DE PROBLEME R FEREZ A UN PURSUANT TO PAAT 15 OF THE RULES DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN THE UK BY LANEY __ _ ____ ____ ___ NR FX LOOP REMOTE LOUDSPEAKER Day REANPSERO E CORD Love sjo 4 1 wow TAL SO EMULATION na SOURCE T NEEN 488 REFER To useR NI AL mA Loso PTY FOR SUGGESTED COM TIONS 2509 iPad or iPad minie Laney FX Unit POWER TO THE MUSIC www laney co uk 1
14. UN J T WM e m 8 E L Go Fo EEFE TU ur uus 5 acc E ui pi Lu nd 3 E Te i J Tu M WT L i pant L L i i a T1 H Dm 4 mur EL PREBLE LEAD 2 T BL 3 T AD TT gt 1 a 1 P 2 i N sime i uw i Ta E Tuum e s N a i 1 _ m TURN b 5 T r ner i 1 m 12 1 1 a I RONBIEART ath Eu a x y a xw dne dn i Ld 1 e 7 7 www Laney co uk Www americanmusical com TUBEAMPTIPS Tube amplifiers generally sound much warmer sweeter than solid state transistor amplifiers but they also need a little more respect due to the fragile glass tubes The IRT Studio uses three 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2 EL84 output tubes which should give you years of trouble free service however like all tube amps it is important to treat it with a certain amount of care Use the following steps as a guide for how to take care
15. a tighter sound m Shift This broadens the Treble control frequency response to give a rounder sound to higher notes especially 10 when used with thin sounding pickups 6 ce C Www americanmusical com FRONT PANEL CONTROLS LEAD VOLUME Controls the Lead channel volume Experiment with different combinations of the Drive and Volume controls to achieve different sounds Reducing the Drive while increasing the Volume will result in a warm open overdriven sound as the power amp is driven harder while reducing the Volume and increasing the Drive will give a tighter more modern sound with more distortion Once set try using your guitar s volume controls to interactively adjust tone and distortion levels Use the low power input socket to push the output stage hard settings 7 10 at quieter practice levels CHANNEL SWITCH amp LEDs Switches between the Lead and Clean Rhythm channels LEDs indicate currently active channel CLEAN RHYTHM SWITCH amp LED This switch activates the Clean mode on the Rhythm channel When operated the Clean Volume control becomes active while Rhythm Gain 9 and Rhythm Volume 12 are removed from the signal path When using clean mode the preamp gain is lowered resulting in a cleaner tone LED indicates that Clean mode 15 active CLEAN VOLUME Use this to control the volume of the amplifier when using Clean mode The amp can still be
16. able for use with the likes of Garage Band Audacity MixPad Audio Mixer Pro Tools and similar It should be noted that the audio output of an iPad or iPad mini is disengaged and returned via the USB This can be picked up via a rear panel monitor switch on the amplifier headphones in stereo or if required routed into a PA system powered cabinets D I remains directly after the amplifier cabinet emulation but has a switch to enable a non emulated output for post digital cabinet emulation etc A level control feeds headphones line out which are permanently emulated Re Amp Facility During recording the amplifier processed signal is sent to the right hand channel the left hand channel carries the guitar signal totally unprocessed On an iPad using Garage Band if the track is recorded in stereo then copied with one track panned left and the other track panned right then both raw and processed signals are available independently This allows for the re amplifying of a sound that may have been over processed initially To re amp via Garage Band on the iPad solo the original channel and record a new one with the link in place from the rear re amp socket and the guitar input The newly processed signal will now appear on the right channel with the guitar direct signal again on the left Other effects may be added into the link cable but the guitar original sound will not be recorded It will instead record to the left channel the sound directly aft
17. com GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION ATTENTION PRECAUCION VORSICHT WARNING ADVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA ACHTUNG Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated Dangerous Voltage within the products enclosure that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons Ce symbole est utililise pur indiquer a l utilisateur de ce produit de tension non isolee dangereuse pouvant etre d intensite suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc electrique Este simbolo tiene el proposito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso que no tiene aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto que puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para constituir riesgo de corrientazo Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unsolierten gefahrlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Gehauses warnen die von Ausrichender Starke sind um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu konnen Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance Servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unsolierten gefahrlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Gehauses warnen die von Ausrichender Starke sind um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu konnen Este simbolo tiene el proposito de la alertar al usario de la presencis de instrucccones importantes sobre la operacion y mantenimiento en la literatura que viene conel producto Dieses Symbol
18. ect your instrument with a high quality shielded instrument cable You have probably spent considerable money on your amplifier and guitar don t use poor quality cable it won t do your gear justice Please retain your original carton and packaging so in the unlikely event that some time in the future your amplifier should require servicing you will be able to return it to your dealer securely packed Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it s life and yours www Laney co uk FC ta Www americanmusical com FCC Compliancy Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modification to the equipment not approved by Laney can void the user s authority to use the equipment eNote This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installatio
19. en a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable The user should allow easy access to any mains plug mains coupler and mains switch used in conjunction with this unit thus making it readily operable Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Never break off the ground pin Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord 16 If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided 17 Note for UK only If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not correspond with the terminals in your plug proceed as follows a The wire that is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal that is marked by the letter E the earth symbol coloured green or coloured green and yellow b The wire that is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter N or the colour black The wire t
20. er the effects with no amplifier and the fully processed signal after the amplifier and effects on the right The processed signal can be emulated or non emulated dependant on the cabinet emulation switch selection 19 www Laney co uk Www americanmusical com USB INTERFACE FOR PC MAC amp IPAD IRT Studio USB Recording iPad MAC PC Optional Speaker Load Recording Device IRT Studio Guitar Input Connect your USB recording device PC MAC or iPad via an appropriate USB cable Your amplifier will send two audio tracks to your recording device 1 On the Left channel the direct unaffected guitar signal This can be used ata later date for Re Amping 2 On the Right channel the amplified fully processed signal These can be split into separate tracks in various ways dependent on your software The signal level of the left channel sent to the recording device can be adjusted with the rear panel level control The signal level of the right channel is controlled by the IRT Studio volume controls The processed signal sent to the right channel can be emulated or left untreated via the emulation switch Note this switch also affects the signal being sent the XLR DI out TIP Alternatively record left amp right as two separate tracks for maximum flexablity All this can be done without a speaker load connected However adding a speaker can in some cases give extra mechanical dynamics to the recorded sound
21. hat is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter or the colour UJ NJ ES red Duration Per Sound Level dBA 18 This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care should be taken not to place Day in Hours slow response objects containing liquids such as vases upon the apparatus 20 19 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in 22 susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently 25 intense noise for a sufficient time 27 The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following 100 permissible noise level exposures According to any exposure excess of the above permissible limits could 102 result in some hearing loss Earplugs or protectors to the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating 105 this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits as set 110 forth above To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that or less 115 persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation www Laney co uk Www americanmusical
22. incendio no deja expuesto a la lluvia o humedad este aparato Antes de usar este aparato lea mas advertcias en la guia de operacion Um einen elektrischen Schalg oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden sollte dieses Gerat nicht dem Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin grounded or earthed plug Before plugging into the power supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet If you should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself ensure that the wiring convention applicable to the country where the amplifier is to be used is strictly conformed to As an example in the United Kingdom the cable colour code for connections are as follows 1 EARTH GROUND GREEN YELLOW NEUTRAL BLUE LIVE BROWN NOTE This manual has been written for easy access of information The front and rear panels are graphically illustrated with each control and feature numbered For a description of the function of each control feature simply check the number with the explanations adjacent to each panel Your Laney amplifier has undergone a thorough two stage pre delivery inspection involving actual play testing When you first receive your Laney guitar amplifier follow these simple procedures 1 Ensure that the amplifier is the correct voltage for the country it is to be used in ii Conn
23. n If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures eReorient or relocate the receiving antenna elncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver eConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected eConsult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This product conforms to the requirements of the following European Regulations Directives amp Rules CE Mark 93 68 EEC Low Voltage 72 23 EEC EMC 2004 108 EEC RoHS EU2002 95 EC WEEE EU2002 96 EC In order to reduce environmental damage at the end of its useful life this product must not be disposed of along with normal household waste to landfill sites It must be taken to an approved recycling centre according to the recommendations of the WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive applicable in your country Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Mac Mac OS amp iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Audacity is a trademark of Dominic Mazzoni MixPad Audio Mixer is a trademark of NCH Software Inc Pro Tools is a trademark registered in the United States by Avid Technology Inc
24. nt at the DI and Headphone sockets but not at the FX send socket FX RETURN Mono jack socket for the connection of the output of an external FX unit This can also be used as a slave in for the power amp As the FX Loop is an insert type this will mute the preamp signal FX LOOP SWITCH Selects the FX Loop mode of operation m 10dBu For connection of FX units with a 10dBu nominal output level As this is intended for devices with a lower output level this switch increases the gain of the FX Loop by 10dB m O For connection of FX units with a OdBu nominal output level m Bypass Removes the FX Loop from the signal path FX SEND Mono jack socket for connection to the input of an external FX unit FOOTSWITCH SOCKET Connect the supplied FS4 IRT here using the supplied 5 pin DIN cable This allows you to remotely control the following functions Channel Clean Reverb and Boost In order to operate the functions correctly set Pre Boost and Clean to ON and Channel to Lead LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS Connect your loudspeaker here Ensure that the impedance switch is set correctly for the cabinet s you are using Mismatching your speaker impedance will reduce the performance of your amplifier and in extreme cases may damage the unit The unit may be operated without a loudspeaker if desired allowing you to record silently or use headphones to practice When the loudspeaker socket is not used an internal load is applied protecting
25. of your amplifier care when moving the amplifier Tubes are fragile glass components they can easily be damaged if thrown in and out of vans Make sure the impedance of your cabinets matches the setting on your amplifier Improper impedance matching will result in reduced output power and compromised sound at best and amplifier failure shortened tube life at worst BI Allow the amplifier to warm up to room temperature before switching it on the sudden thermal shock can crack a cold glass tube enclosure plus any moisture is bad news around high voltage electronics B After playing allow the amplifier to cool down before moving Hot tubes are more fragile than cool ones m Always use good quality loudspeaker cables instrument cables are not capable of handling the load requirements of the loudspeaker and can short out A tubes life expectancy is based upon a number of factors which include operating temperature how hard and how often it is played vibration due to travel etc Tubes should be changed in your amplifier if you notice any deterioration in your amplifiers sound or performance Otherwise they need not be changed at any regular interval Typical problems with preamp tubes can be crackly noise hiss hum and microphony If they fail or exhibit reduced performance preamp tubes can simply be swapped out with no further action required Typical output tube problems can include a blown HT fuse sound lacking in punch
26. or off The Pre Boost circuit increases the input signal to the preamp tubes just like placing a boost pedal in your signal path This drives the preamp tubes harder resulting in more distortion This works on all channels PRE BOOST CONTROL Controls the level of boost applied to the guitar signal PRE BOOST LED This LED will illuminate when the Pre Boost controls are activated 3 LEAD GAIN Controls the level of preamp distortion on the Lead chanel Turning this control clockwise will add more distortion to your guitar signal ranging from light overdrive to full on metal Use this in conjunction with the Lead Volume Control 6 to achieve the correct volume and distortion level you require With the volume control below 6 you will only get preamp distortion Turning past 6 will progressively add power amp distortion 4 LEAD EQ CONTROLS These are a traditional set of passive tone controls Passive controls have the advantage of always sounding musical at any of their settings due to their unique interactive nature This gives the player a more natural set of tools to shape their ideal sound Set these midway at 0 as a good starting point 5 LEAD EQ PULL SWITCHES Pulling on each of the EQ control knobs will shift the response of each control as follows m Bass Deep This extends the low end frequency response resulting in a fuller heavier sound for lower notes m Mid Shift This lowers the frequency range of the Mid control to give
27. s hard metal chassis emitting the familiar dark red glow that warns of the power ready to be unleashed The IRT Studio has been designed to bring the versatility and power of the IRONHEART family into the studio capturing the essence of its bigger brothers but in a 2U rack mountable sturdy steel cabinet Emulated speaker outputs and a low power input socket allow you to push the 15W output stage to its limits at a more controllable volume level A USB2 0 socket enables connection to most recording software and re amping if required A dummy load is connected if a loudspeaker is not present allowing you to record silently if required The IRT Studio features the same familiar Pre Boost and pull shift EQ as the bigger IRT60 and IRT120 models as well as the flexible Dynamics and Tone controls that operate on the output section Combine your IRT Studio with an IRT412 IRT212 or IRT112 speaker cabinet for the ultimate tonal experience www Laney co uk Www americanmusical com FRONT PANEL CONTROLS TRON WwTIHM 15W Mono jack socket Connect your guitar here to full volume output Use only high quality guitar cable 1W INPUT Mono jack socket Connecting your guitar here switches the output stage to under 1W This allows you to drive the output stage hard at bedroom volume levels Note Both sockets should not be used simultaneously PRE BOOST SWITCH Switches the input boost circuit on
28. w americanmusical com 0 EART Www americanmusical com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical products basic cautions should always be followed including the following Read these instructions Keep these instructions safe Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat An apparatus with Class construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective connection Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories provided by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus Wh
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