Laney Amplification LC15 User's Manual
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1. uy i orenen Pe a ee ee ee ee ne ee ee eee General Notes Amplifier connection In order to avoid damage it is advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off your equipment With all system parts connected turn on source equipment tape decks cd players mixers effects processors etc BEFORE turning on your guitar amplifier Many products have large transient surges at turn on and off which can cause damage to your speakers By turning on your guitar amplifier LAST and making sure its Volume controls are set to minimum any transients from other equipment will not reach your loudspeakers Wait until all system parts have stabilised usually a couple of seconds Similarly when turning off your system always turn down the Volume controls on your guitar amplifier and then turn off its power before turning off other equipment Cables never use shielded or microphone cable for any speaker connections as this will not be substantial enough to handle the amplifier load and could cause damage to your amplifier system Caution These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive levels that can cause permanent hearing damage Refer to guidelines on page 2 Servicing The user should not attempt to service these products Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Page 14 16 a A Ba s ral A2. POWER TO THE aney BLUES ROCK AMPICONS ARE HERE TO HELP LANEY AMPLIFICATION www laney co uk In the interest of continued product development Laney reserves the right to amend product specification without prior notification The Dark Art
3. VOLUME Sets how loud the amplifier is Use in conjunction with the Gain control 3 Setting low levels of gain with high levels of volume will give a clean preamplifier sound with tube output stage overdrive Setting a medium Gain level and medium Volume will give a nice crisp bluesy lead tone again with the ability to drive the output stage at higher Volume settings Setting a high level on the Gain control and a low setting on the Volume will give you a punchy hard rock lead tone with the ability to again drive the output tubes at higher Volume settings Having set the Gain and Volume controls to your desired sound try backing off your guitar volume and tone controls for lots of other cool sounds Good tube amplifiers have the unique ability to produce a wide range of sounds by using only your guitar controls playing weight and style REVERB Controls how loud the built in reverb sounds The reverb in the LCI5R is a legendary Sound Enhancements aka Accutronics reverb the only choice for that authentic reverb sound Note LCI5R only POWER LED This led will be lit when the amplifier is switched on Always switch off and disconnect the power cord when not in use POWER Main power switch for the unit Page 7 16 Ge A Ba kasi zi a A Read wead OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney LCI5R REAR LCI5R SERIAL NUMBER eS Acca POWER INLET SOCKET Connect to your power source Make sure the speci
4. socket Use the output level control on your FX to control how loud the FX return signal sounds LCI5R Only EFFECTS LOOP SEND Connect the input of your external effect to this socket A side chain effects loop allows you to connect external effects such as tremolo s chorus and delays to your amplifier Signal leaves the amplifier via the Send socket and comes back from the effects via the Return socket Some Effects are better suited to being between the guitar and amplifer input these are foot pedal types distortion wah wah pedals etc Rack mount effects will work better in the FX loop on the amplifer rear Stomp boxes are normally designed for small signals such as a guitar output whereas rack mount FX are designed for the higher signal level obtained from an FX send LCI5R Only Page 9 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney QUICK START SETTINGS only experiment TEA EEEE A LA Fa r i A ur i GAIN BASS MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME REVERB POWER g A BRIGHT w pe hg na 0 EOT t GAIN BASS ae at REVERB POWER O 9 ON 2 8 2 82 2 82 82 8 HI LO o BRIGHT o 0 a 10 ty a 0 i 0 GAIN BASS MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME REVERB POWER BLUES LEAD LEAD BRIGHT 0 o t hg a 0 INPUT ARN BASS oie LE VOLUNE REVERB POWER ROCK LEAD a Page 10 6 Laney USER SETTINGS Store your own cool sounds 4 Fas a 4 5 6 4 5 5
5. A 102 SN bh d 2 110 4 or less 115 According to OSHA any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure exceeds the limits set forth above To ensure against potentially 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 operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 16 ICIS LCISR The Dark Art A A CAUTION CAUTION A A ATTENTION ATTENTION 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 Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance Servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Risk of electrical shock DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of electrical shock do remove the cover No 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 Ce symbole est utililise pur indiquer a l
6. a Laney 4x12 cabinet the sound will blow you away The LCI5R builds upon the LCI5 and includes a built in footswitchable reverb with level control FX loop and Line out for total flexibility Your LCI5 R should give you years of trouble free amplification however please take time to read this manual and familiarise yourself with the controls as it will allow you to get the best from your amplifier We hope you enjoy using your LCI5 R as much as we enjoyed designing and making it Best wishes from all at Laney Page 5 16 Mand ad OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney LCI5R FASCIA VV YNN WY N N VY 8 88 88 INPUT BASS MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME REVERB POWER FRONT PANEL CONTROLS HI INPUT Hi stands for high gain This input is designed for the connection of low output level guitars making it well suited for guitars with single coiled or low gain humbucker type pickups Use of high gain pickups in this input may drive the preamp too hard causing a mushy sound Only use good quality guitar cable LO INPUT Lo stands for low gain This input is attenuated down approximately 50 from the Hi input and is designed for high output level guitars It is useful in obtaining output that is tight not mushy from high gain humbucker type pickups Also use this input for the cleanest full range sound with extended low end response Only use good quality guitar cable GAIN This control ad
7. tag ed Laney SPECIFICATIONS Supply Voltage Mains Fuse HT Fuse Power Consumption Output Power Rating Loudspeaker Loudspeaker outputs Features Reverb EQ Input Impedance Size Unit Weight OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 100V 120V 220V 230V 240V 50 60Hz Factory Option 100 gt 120V T500mA L 250V 220V gt 240V T250mA L 250V TIOOmA L 50W ISW Custom Designed 10 Extension speaker socket Disconnects Internal speaker Minimum 8 Ohm Impedance Pure Class A B Valve tone 2xEL84 Power Tubes Matched Set TAD 3x12AX7 Preamp tubes TAD Hi amp Lo Gain Inputs Rugged construction FX Loop LCI5R Only Side Chain Type Nominal 750mV Level Footswitchable Reverb LCI5R only FSI Optional Yes Sound Enhancements LCI5R only Passive Bass Middle and Treble Bright Switch IMOhm 365 385 250 H W D 11 5 Kg Shipping Weight 12 5 Kg 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 93 68 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 m recommendations of the WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive applicable in your country Page 15 16
8. 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 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 Page 4 16 a A Ba s ral A tag ed Laney Dear Player Thank you very much for purchasing your new Laney product and b
9. utilisateur de ce produit de tension non isolee dangereuse pouvant etre d intensite suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc electrique Ce symbole est utilise pour indiquer a utilisanter qu il ou qu elle trouvera d importantes instrucions sur l utilisation et l entrerien service de l appareil dans la litterature accompagnant le produit 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 ADVERTISSEMENT Afin de prevenir les risques de decharge electrique ou de feu n exposez pas cet appareil a la pluie ou a I humidite Avant d utiliser cet appareil lisez les advertissments supplentaires situes dans le guide A A PRECAUCION PRECAUCION 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 suficlente como para constituir riesgo de corrientazo 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 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 tecni
10. Laney POWER TO THE MUSIC ALL TUBE CLASS A B AMPLIFIER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 3 kin A iena d med A Ban w ne Be ae ee i rr Peete vee ee Ce EEE CEN ES ET x rye rerea a Ce ee OE Pan ee ler t Elhe hy dats Pee eee eas a ve RO eRe a E gy e Re ee hee teens te Pore PC a E oh eee Ree ayvew ans oer ene nag caee er saasa 0 s s eT LANEY AMPLIFICATION www laney co uk The Dark Art The Dar gt 4 A E er E ee Cea k Art IMP
11. ORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic cautions should always be followed including the following Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product The product should be powered by a three pin grounded or earthed plug connected to a power socket with a grounded earth outlet All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Obey all cautions in the Operating instructions and on the back of the unit All operating instructions should be followed This product should not be used near water i e a bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built up enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air 8 This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as stove radiator or another heat producing amplifier 9 Connect only to a power supply of the type marker on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord 10 Never break off the ground pin on a power supply cord I 1 Power supply cords should always be handled carefully Never walk or place equipment on power supply cords Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress especially at the plug and the point where the chord exits the unit 12 The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time 13 If th
12. aSo 4 5 5 NO 3 1 3 1 3 7 3 7 3 73 7 2 2 Ww 82 Z 82 D 82 by 8 fi HI LO Daa BRIGHT n Y wo Y w Y wo OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A LA Fa r i A INPUT GAIN BASS MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME REVERB 4 5 5 4 ik HI LO BRIGHT 10 10 0 INPUT GAIN BASS MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME REVERB DO G28 8 C e INPUT BASS MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME REVERB POWER AEM AAA INPUT a BASS MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME REVERB POWER Page 11 16 Be A ey w LA ew OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney TUBE AMPLIFIER SURVIVAL TIPS 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 themselves The LCI5 R uses top quality tubes three ECC83 preamp tubes and a matched set of two 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 e Take care when moving the amplifier Tubes are fragile glass components they can easily be damaged if thrown in and out of transit vans e Make sure the impedance of your cabinets matches the setting on your amplifier Improper impedance matching will result in reduced output power output and compromised sound at best and amplifier failure premature tube failure at worst Allow the amplifier to warm up t
13. amplifier Fuses are designed to protect do not take chances EXTENSION SPEAKER Use to connect an 8 16 ohm extension cabinet Please note mismatched impedance will reduce the amplifiers performance and in some cases may cause damage to your amplifier Try your LC15 R into a Laney 4312 Page 8 16 ie A at rel a A ww mad OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney LCI5 REAR CAUTION ONLY REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING LCIS d SERIAL NuMBER HT FuseTIOOMA L X wane Lane USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFED MADE IN THE U K NOT EXPOSE TO RAN GR MONTURE THIS APPARATUS MUST Be EARTHED Laney uk cabinet you will be amazed what this little baby cranks out Note When an external speaker cabinet is connected it disconnects the onboard loudspeaker LINE OUT This socket provides a line level output from the preamplifier taken directly prior to the power amplifier LCI 5R Only FOOTSWITCH SOCKET Provided for the connection of a Laney FSI footswitch optional This allows you to remotely switch the built in reverb On Off LCI5R Only EFFECTS LOOP RETURN Connect the output from your external effects to this socket The efiects loop allows you to connect external effects such as tremolo s chorus and delays to your amplifier A portion of the signal leaves the amplifier via the Send socket and comes back from the effects via the Return
14. cos calificadod ADVERTENCIA Para evitar corrientazos peligro de incendio no deja expuesto a la A A VORSICHT ACHTUNG lluvia humedad este aparato Antes de usar este aparato lea mas advertcias en la guia de operacion 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 Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen die Handhabung und Wartung des Produkts betreffen 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 qualifiziertern Fachpersonal durchfuhren lassen Um einen elektrischen Schalg oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden sollte dieses Gerat nicht dem Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen Page 3 16 gt 4 tA ity eel E Pea i La Cy OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SWITCHING ON 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
15. ecoming part of the worldwide Laney family Each 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 1967 when 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 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 Laney CEO J INTRODUCTION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Dark Art In an age where guitar players have developed an unhealthy fascination with pre amp distortion the fabled sound of a tube power amp being pushed hard has almost passed into history Until now that is The LCI5 is a no nonsense I5W all tube combo amplifier its 15W Class A B output stage oozes classic warm tube tones The harder you drive it the better it sounds Plus with enough gain for contemporary tones it also has a mean spiteful side to it as well making it ideal for any style of playing Perfect for studio and practice use but also equally at home or on stage plugged into
16. f tube then they should only ever be changed by a qualified service agent due to the grid bias voltage needing adjustment Do not attempt to rebias your tube amplifier VI ECC83 HIGRADE yourself there are potentially dangerous V2 V3 ECC83 voltages inside V4 V5 EL84 MATCHED SET Exact replacement preamp tubes and Hr sets of output tubes are available from Laney via your er To change a tube switch off the unit and unplug from the mains 7 supply Wait for the tubes to cool down Lay amplifier down on its 2 2 9 front face and remove the protective grille held in place with four screws qr applicable You should now be able to access the EL84 underside the alaia chassis All of a ae ay springs to keep them in place to remove hold the tube and pull the Grade Number V5 V4 V3 V2 V1 dip Wie e can then be gently pulled out Take ae when pushing the new tube in to make sure the pins are all aligned properly Page 12 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney LCI5 SAMPLE SYSTEM i Re A Ta ed E A FX Controller 3 x 3 Input E 8 Page 13 16 gt 4 A E er E ee Cea OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney BLOCK DIAGRAM n FX SEND FXRETURN LINE OUT The FX loopis WI a side chain type a 9 0 BRIGHT GAIN y BRIGHT HI INPUT a PAD
17. fied voltage is correct for your country SUPPLY VOLTAGE Displays the power requirements and the mains protection fuse rating for the unit POWER FUSE This drawer contains the main safety fuse for the unit The fuse protects the AC power to the amplifier USE ONLY THE CORRECT SIZE AND RATING OF FUSE AS SPECIFIED ON THE PANEL If a fuse blows or fails and a replacement of the same size and rating is installed and it in turn blows the amplifier has suffered a malfunction internally and needs immediate service from a qualified technician DO NOT TRY USING A FUSE OF HIGHER RATING 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 mains fuse ratings are detailed in the specs section at the rear of this manual SERIAL NO Displays the model number and serial number for the unit HT FUSE This fuse protects the DC power the tubes within the amplifier USE ONLY THE CORRECT SIZE AND RATING FUSE AS SPECIFIED ON THE PANEL If a fuse blows or fails and a replacement of the same size and rating is installed and it in turn blows the amplifier has suffered a malfunction at this point check the output tubes and replace faulty ones if required Should tubes not be the problem the amplifier should be checked out by a qualified technician Do not try using a fuse of greater value Using a fuse that is too large in current rating may cause serious irreparable damage to the
18. is product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided 14 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 15 Metal parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth The vinyl covering used on some units can be cleaned with a damp cloth or ammonia based household cleaner if necessary Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning 16 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any ventilation holes or openings On no account place drinks on the unit 17 A qualified service technician should check the unit if The power cord has been damaged Anything has fallen or spilled into the unit 5 The unit does not appear to operate correctly The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 18 The user should not attempt to service the equipment All service work is done by a qualified service technician 19 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing gloss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise level exposure oo SP Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA slow response 90
19. justs the level of overdrive in the preamp With the control set at around 0 4 the preamp runs very clean as you increase the control up to around 7 you get smooth increases in gain and distortion Finally with the control set between 7 10 another stage of gain is introduced resulting in a very saturated valve sound Try cranking it up a little to drive the power tubes harder for that real retro sound and feel that only a quality tube amplifier can deliver Now use your guitar volume to control the amount of distortion Wind it up for distortion back it off a little for clean Use this control in conjunction with the Volume control 8 BRIGHT Adds brightness and life to the upper frequencies of your guitar The switch has more effect at low Gain 3 settings Use in conjunction with the Treble control for optimum performance Page 6 16 ie A at al a A ww mi OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney LCI5 FASCIA VV VWVW yY N Yy 5 5 5 5 0 O 1 2 8 2 a2 82 82 8 HI LO BRIGHT 4 i A i m INPUT GAIN BASS MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME POWER BASS MIDDLE TREBLE These are a traditional set of passive tone controls Passive controls have the advantage of always sounding musical at any of their settings mainly due to their unique interactive nature This gives players a more natural set of tools to create their ideal sound Try them all set at midway 5 as a good starting point
20. o room temperature before switching it on The sudden thermal shock generated can crack the cold glass tube housing plus any moisture is bad news around high voltage electronics Allow the amplifier to cool down after playing before moving Hot tubes are more susceptible to damage than cool ones Use good quality loudspeaker leads cheap leads are often not up to the job of handling the large requirements for loudspeakers and can often short out An 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 change in your amplifiers performance etc They need not be changed at any regular interval problems with preamp tubes can be a crackley noise hiss hum and microphony The preamp tubes can safely be changed with no action required if they fail or reduce in performance Typical output tube problems can be blown HT fuse sound lacking in punch sound lacks extreme highs or lows and low level hum The Output tubes can be replaced singularly if you replace them with the exact same type AND grade as factory fitted otherwise they should be replaced as a pair If you 3 type AND 3 with the same type and grade then no rebiasing of the amplifier is required See the diagram at the bottom left hand corner to see how to check the tube grade fitted If you wish to use a different grade o
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