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1. PLAYER Use this socket for connecting an external sound source the volume of the sound source is controlled by its on board volume control ERL FEATURE Connecting the IRT X utilising the ERL feature Simply remove your amps on board speaker jack and connect the speaker output socket to the input of your IRT X Then connect the Load socket back to your amps internal speaker If your amp has 2 speaker out sockets then there is no need to remove the on board speaker simply connect the IRT X to the second speaker output and there is no need to adjust the amps impedance setting Pa V a e N PANEL CONTROLS I MAINS INLET SOCKET IEC input for connection of an appropriate mains lead Make sure the voltage indicated on the voltage selection switch is correct for your countryl 2 MAINS SWITCH Turns the system on and off Ensure the level controls are at minimum when switching on and off 3 Voltage Selection Switch This is factory set to the correct voltage for the region the product is supplied to If necessary it can be reset by removing the mains lead and then loosening but not removing the screws securing the cover The cover can then be pivoted away from the switch which can be moved to select the alternate voltage DO NOT reconnect the mains lead until the cover is replaced and secured EQ CONTROLS On Board EQ Consisting of 4 Active Bass control allowing boost and cut of the low frequency resp2. NI EART 127 as V a e USER MANUAL www laney co uk British Engineering from the Zaim Black Country United Kingdom VVELCOME Dear Player Thank you very much for purchasing your new Laney product and becoming part of the worldwide Laney 2 2 Ld 2 2 2 2 family Each and every Laney unit is designed and built with the utmost attention to care and detail 501 trust yours will give you many years of enjoyment Laney products have a heritage which stretches back to 1967 whew 1 first began building valve amplifiers in my parent s garage Since then we have moved on from strength to strength developing an extensive range of guitar bass public address multi instrument and keyboard amplification products along with a list of Laney endorsees 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 Lyndon Laney CEO www Laney co uk 2 INTRODUCTION It s not a PA speaker It s a guitar 200W Xpansion cabinet Conventional set up In a regular amplifier set up a speaker is connected to an p l amps output section and both the speaker and the output Speaker _ fi section together to dynamic guitar tone Out Sa Using an with regular amp
3. 22dBu Recommended amplifier range 00mVV 120 Watts lt IOW 63mV 22dBu Peak 20V 28dBu 220R balanced gt 0 775mV OdBu Peak 200V 48dBu 220R balanced Maximum continuous 40V 34dBu Dissipation limited 77 5mV 20dBu Nominal 100R balanced Selectable source Input Post Emulation Post FX 775mV OdBu Nominal Ik Ohm unbalanced Selectable Mono out Stereo Left out 388mV 6dBu Nominal Ik Ohms unbalanced 388mV 6dBu Nominal 10k Ohms unbalanced Stereo 388mV 6dBu 10K Ohms unbalanced Recommended 8 Ohms 100W 16 Ohms 60W 4 Ohms 200W Minimum Load Impedance Floating output do not ground either terminal 40Hz 35kHz 3dB 40Hz 3 Order HPF lt 0 01 THD N H425 W280 D265 Weight 11 5Kg www Laney co uk BLOCK DIAGRAM LINE 1 4 DIRECT DIRECT SOURCE A EMULATED ME DIRECT OUT COMBI INPUT INPUT LEVEL LE EMLATION m GND T m gt INTERNAL HF DRIVER Peak MIC EMULATION E BYPASS ATTENUATION gt 10W lt 10W LOAD OUT Iri 200W CLASS D POWER AMPLIFIER SPEAKER SELECT PASSIVE No 2WAY 3 CROSSOVER LINE OUT Ji 1 GND LIFT 180 0 PROTECTION CIRCUIT INTERNAL 6 esce WOOFER VOLUME LEFT RETURN BASS VOLUME LIMITER 30Hz EXTERNAL SPEAKER M MONO Peak RIGHT RETURN MONO STEREO MAINS SWITCH AUX IN www Laney co uk IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Whe
4. ASA PERSONAL WEDGE MONITOR www Laney co uk FX UNIT DER E MP3 Using 4x12 Cabinet Emulation i s i S 5 OPTION feje 4 I 55 IRT X md La 3r sis AS AN EXTENSION CABINET TO A COMBO WITH FX amp BACKING FX UNIT www Laney co uk www Laney co uk m i um m S i S SP Set mode switch to Stereo buy 4 i ASA WET DRY WET SET UP WITH FX amp BACKING m MM m OPTION Connecting Studio use the on board balanced XLR Di out on your IRT STUDIO to connect to the using the combi XLRJ ack feature The Loudspeaker socket can also be used to connect to the IRT Xj URU IN USE VVITH AN IRT STUDIO www Laney co uk ACOUSTIC OPTION The Al can be connected to the IRT X using the DI Out when individual level control of the 5 amp the Al is required If connected L from the Line Qut socket then the Alt has the master volume control Emulation switch IRT X set to Mone IRT X 2 IRT X aut E j u Set mode switch m to Stereo i E An Electro acoustic guitar can connect to the IRT X directly using the Line In combi XLR Jack feat
5. Micing Mic ing the IRT X is simple The IRT X comes equipped with an XLR DI out Which can be sent directly to the PA and provides either a completely dry signal or can be cabinet emulated with or without FX Emulation options include Dry 1x12 or 4x12 so there is no need to use a mic amp stand which on a tight stage is great news The on board DI also means YOU get the same great tone night after night venue after venue no more relying on mic placements Running a high tech DSP modelling setup Then the IRT X is for you The use of hi tech modelling setups requires some specific considerations when it comes to amplification The IRT X is ideally suited to pairing with a modelling processor or DSP based DAW package as the IRT X has a completely flat full range frequency response Meaning YOUR carefully modelled signal path is not re EQ d during the amplification process AMPLIFIER SELECTION SVVITCH Gives you the option of connecting amplifiers vvith Less than RMS or greater than RMS ELT MEN PEN FX Use this to connect to your external FX processor The level of signal is controlled by the Level control If your FX processor has stereo outs then you can connect the left and rights independently You could also send one of the returns back to your amps FX loop to run a stereo set up Any FX signal on the Mono Return is mirrored to the Line Out socket CABINET
6. receiver is connected Consult 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 2006 95 EC 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 In the interest of continued development Laney reserves the right to amend product specification without prior notification www Laney co uk SPECIFICATIONS Povver Requirements Typical povver consumption Amplifier power output Amplifier topology Loudspeakers Crossover Line Mic Input sensitivity Amplifier Input sensitivity DI Output Line Output FX Send FX Return L amp R Auxiliary Input External Speaker Amplifier Power range Distortion Unit Dimensions 15V 85V 132V amp 230V 170V 264V User selectable via panel switch 00W at 50 60Hz 200W into AR O THD High performance Class D vvith SMPS Ix8 Custom high povver bass driver compression driver tweeter 2 way passive with tweeter protection 30mV 28dBu 10K Ohms Balanced Maximum input 10
7. EMULATION FEATURE Switch ina x 12 or a 4 x I2 Cabinet emulation feature to the DI out signal OLLIME IN i AUX iN IF M EMULATION EIE Use this socket to connect to an additional IRT X and run in Stereo Mode to give you a massive sound See FX ADDITIONAL IRT X FOR STEREO OPERATION OLI 1 LJ re Balanced XLR DI out for sending your H signal direct to the PA no need to mic your IRT X This signal can be with or without FX Dry or SOULE with cabinet emulation 01 our xg iow EMULATED MONOBLOC OPTION Connect an external speaker cabinet here in F ae order to utilise the IRT X s 200 Watts RMS output r YE section Makes everything gigable Ensure that the selection switch is correctly Tp 0 set to either External or Internal to suit your te rig www Laney co uk LEVEL CONTROL Balances the amount of signal which appears at the FX Loop send makes sure that any external FX are driven at a desirable level FROM FX SEND DI OUT TO DI LINE IN Connecting an IRT Studio use the on board balanced XLR Di out on your IRT STUDIO to connect to the IRT X using the combi XLR Jack feature This socket can also be used to connect other DSP based modelling products that are equipped with balanced XLR outs 4
8. 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 I5 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 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 c The wire that is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter L or the colour red I8 This electrical a
9. 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 Phumidite Avant d utiliser cet appareil lisez les advertissments supplentaires situes dans le guide Para evitar corrientazos o peligro de 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 dies
10. es Gerat nicht dem Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen www Laney co uk After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin grounded or earthed plug Before plugging into the apie supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outiet 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 EARTH or 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 i Ensure that the amplifier is the correct voltage for the country it is to be used in ii Connect 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 gea
11. esponse 8 Driver and a Compression Driver As soon as you connect the IRT X YOUR guitar tone has the capability for far more highs and lows which means more tone Used in its most straightforward application the IRT X gives you more of YOUR tone More of your guitar more of your amp And since it s YOUR tone what better than to use it as your own personal guitar monitor on stage every gigging musician has run into problems hearing themselves on stage The IRT X gives YOU the solution to hearing YOUR own tone on stage Better tone that you can hear it s a win win situation JUST MORE OF YOUR TONE THE BEST SIGNAL PATH Guitar players love effects but sometimes they can get in the way of YOUR tone the best tone is the simplest tone The IRT X houses a stereo FX loop Plug YOUR effects into the IRT X and YOU get all the benefit of your unadulterated guitar tone with effects only in the IRT X giving YOU a Wet Dry set up or return your FX into both the IRT X and YOUR amps FX loop and run a truly massive stereo set up www Laney co uk OVERVIEW When more really does mean more IRT X Setup IRT X can be scaled up to fit even the biggest rigs with 2 IRT X s YOU can run true W D W rigs with amazing sonic implications it s like SONIC 3D The IRT X has a super compact footprint which means YOU can have a massive sound on even the smallest stage used in wedge mode or ona pole stand Onstage
12. gerous 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 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
13. lifier set up is simple the IRT X is connected BETVVEEN the amplifiers output section ST and it s speaker Out t This does not alter the amps sound in any way but the IRT X YA works in conjunction with the amplifiers output section 4 speaker to produce your guitar tone but vvith M PUNCH a gt D T 5 IRT X More POVVER More DYNAMICS More HIGHS amp LOWS TRO NI More CLARITY More DEFINITION SV ae It works with whatever guitar and pedals you use and we can happily say it s the best YOUR guitar sound will ever sound Try it and see www Laney co uk ecuri N T yc In ASAN EXTENSION CABINET p EF Ene TO A COMBO WITH FX amp BACKING USE WITH AN IRT STUDIO So how are you going to use yours PERSONAL WEDGE MONITOR RTX USE WITH ACOUSTIC AN AMPLIFIER IRT Your set up Your way MN the possibilities are endless SET UP WITH FX amp BACKING www Laney co uk The key is Electro Mechanical Reactive Linking ERL Unlike an extension cabinet which sits after your output section the IRT X sits BETVVEEN your amps output section and your amps speaker and cleverly mimics the response characteristics of your amp and speaker combination Unlike most guitar speakers which are commonly rolled off above 4Khz the IRT X houses a high quality flat r
14. n using electrical products basic cautions should always be followed including the following I Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions safe 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 An apparatus with Class I 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 I0 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point they exit from the apparatus I 1 Only use attachments accessories provided by the manufacturer I2 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over I3 The mains plug or
15. onse of the pre amplifier To give optimum levels adjust gain till the peak LED just illumi nates on the very loudest passages 5 Active Treble control allowing boost or cut of the high frequency response of the pre amplifier 6 MASTER VOLUME Controls the overall level of the IRT X 7 LED Illuminates just before the amplifier begins to clip and distort Adjust the level controls and signal level from your source so this illuminates only briefly on peaks in the music Using the system with this LED on all or much of the time will result in poor sound quality and possible damage to speakers and electronics 8 POWER LED This will illuminate when the power switch is operated indicating that mains power is within the amplifier 9 INFORMATION Area relating to the amplifier Serial Number operational information power rating etc Always switch off and disconnect the power cord when not in use www Laney co uk SET UP OPTIONS Connection Options Remove the internal speaker jack from the rear panel of your amplifier connect lead from the IRT X Input Socket to the internal speaker socket on your amplifier Connect a lead from the Load Socket on the IRT X to your internal speaker lead OR 2 your amp has 2 speaker out sockets then there is no need to remove the on board speaker simply connect the to the second speaker output and there is no need to adjust the amps impedance setting ae E
16. pparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care should be taken not to place objects Duration Per Sound Level dBA containing liquids such as vases upon the apparatus Rann Hours OT sponge 19 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility s to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient 95 time 97 The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise 100 level exposures According to OSHA any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss 102 Earplugs or protectors to the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to 105 prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above To ensure against potentially 110 dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all 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 17 or less 15 www Laney co uk CAUTION ATTENTION PRECAUCION VORSICHT WARNING ADVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA ACHTUNG Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated Dan
17. r 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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ISSUE 1 2 mm
18. ure MEI IN USE WITH ACOUSTIC AN AMPLIFIER www Laney co uk x ta 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 Note 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 installation 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 sReorient or relocate the receiving antenna elncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
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