Schwarzer Stern AMPED3 100W Mehrkanal-Fußbodengitarre Amp Pedal-Benutzerhandbuch

Einführung

This manual provides essential information for the safe and effective operation of your Blackstar AMPED3 100W Mehrkanal-Fußbodengitarre Amp Pedal. Please read this manual thoroughly before use and retain it for future reference. The AMPED3 is a compact, powerful 100-watt pedal amplifier designed for guitarists seeking versatile tone shaping, user-programmable presets, and comprehensive connectivity options for live performance, studio recording, and practice.

Sicherheitshinweise

• Stromversorgung: Use only the specified power supply for this unit. Ensure the voltage matches your local power grid.
• Belüftung: Blockieren Sie nicht die Lüftungsöffnungen. Sorgen Sie für ausreichende Luftzirkulation um das Gerät herum, um eine Überhitzung zu vermeiden.
• Feuchtigkeit: Keep the unit away from water or excessive moisture. Do not operate in damp Umgebungen.
• Handhabung: Vermeiden Sie es, das Gerät fallen zu lassen oder starken Stößen auszusetzen.
• Wartung: Führen Sie keine Reparaturen am Gerät selbst durch. Überlassen Sie alle Wartungsarbeiten qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.
• Lautsprecheranschlüsse: Always ensure correct speaker impedance matching (8 or 16 Ohms) when connecting to external cabinets. Incorrect impedance can damage the ampschwerer.

Produkt überview

Der Schwarzstern AMPED3 features a robust design with intuitive controls and extensive connectivity. Below is an overview of the front panel controls and rear panel connections.

Abbildung 1: Bedienelemente auf der Vorderseite. Dieses Bild zeigt die Draufsicht view of the Blackstar AMPED3, highlighting the Gain, Volume, Boost, Reverb, Presence, Master knobs, Bass, Middle, Treble, ISF tone controls, Power Amp Response and Power wattage selectors, and footswitches for Clean, Crunch, Overdrive, Reverb, and Boost.

Abbildung 2: Anschlüsse auf der Rückseite. This image shows the rear of the AMPED3, detailing the IN/OUT jacks, FX Loop (Send/Return), USB-C port, CabRig Outputs (Balanced XLR and Line Out/Phones), MIDI In/Thru, Speaker Outputs (8 Ohm, 16 Ohm), Hi Pot Output, and Mains Input.

Bedienelemente auf der Vorderseite

• DAZUGEWINNEN: Adjusts the input gain for the selected channel.
• VOLUMEN: Controls the output volume of the selected channel.
• BOOST (PRE/POST): Activates the built-in boost. The switch determines if the boost is applied before (PRE) or after (POST) the preamp Abschnitt.
• REVERB (DARK/LIGHT): Controls the reverb level. The switch selects between Dark and Light reverb voicings.
• GEGENWART: Adjusts the high-frequency response in the power amp Abschnitt.
• MEISTER: Gesamtlautstärkeregelung.
• BASS, MITTE, HÖHE: Standard 3-band EQ controls.
• ISF (Infinite Shape Feature): Blackstar's patented tone control, sweeping from a classic British tone to a modern American tone.
• LEISTUNG AMP RESPONSE (EL84, EL34, 6L6): Selects the power amp valve emulation.
• POWER (1W, 20W, 100W): Selects the output wattage.
• CLEAN Footswitch: Activates the Clean channel.
• CRUNCH Footswitch: Activates the Crunch channel.
• OVERDRIVE Footswitch: Activates the Overdrive channel.
• REVERB-Fußschalter: Toggles the reverb effect on/off.
• BOOST (HOLD: MANUAL) Footswitch: Toggles the boost effect on/off. Holding this footswitch may engage a manual mode for channel selection.

Anschlüsse auf der Rückseite

• IN: Gitarreneingang.
• AUS: Main output to other pedals or an amplifier-Eingang.
• FX-SCHLEIFE (SEND/RETURN): Zum Anschluss externer Effektpedale.
• USB-C: For connecting to a computer for recording and software control (Architect software).
• CABRIG OUTPUTS (BALANCED XLR / LINE OUT PHONES): Outputs with CabRig speaker simulation for direct connection to PA systems, audio interfaces, or headphones.
• MIDI IN/THRU: For MIDI control and integration with other MIDI devices.
• SPEAKER OUTPUTS (8 Ohm, 16 Ohm): For connecting to external guitar speaker cabinets. Use only one output at a time.
• HI POT OUTPUT: Auxiliary power output for pedals.
• NETZEINGANG: Netzanschluss.

Aufstellen

1. Stromanschluss: Connect the supplied power cable to the MAINS INPUT on the rear panel and then to a suitable power outlet.
2. Gitarrenverbindung: Connect your guitar to the IN jack on the rear panel.
3. Output Connection (Choose one):
   • To a Speaker Cabinet: Connect a speaker cable from either the 8 Ohm or 16 Ohm SPEAKER OUTPUT to your guitar speaker cabinet. Ensure the impedance matches. Do not use both speaker outputs simultaneously.
   • To a PA System/Audio Interface: Use an XLR cable from the BALANCED XLR CABRIG OUTPUT to a PA mixer or audio interface.
   • To Headphones: Connect headphones to the LINE OUT PHONES CABRIG OUTPUT.
   • Zu einem anderen Amplifier/Pedal: Connect a standard instrument cable from the OUT jack to the input of another amplifier or pedal.
4. FX Loop (Optional): If using external effects, connect the SEND jack to the input of your effect pedal and the output of your effect pedal to the RETURN jack.
5. USB-C (Optional): For recording or using Blackstar's Architect software, connect a USB-C cable from the AMPED3 to your computer.
6. MIDI (Optional): Connect MIDI cables to the MIDI IN/THRU ports for external MIDI control.

Bedienungsanleitung

Grundlegende Bedienung

1. Einschalten: Schalten Sie den Netzschalter auf der Rückseite in die Position EIN.
2. Kanalauswahl: Use the CLEAN, CRUNCH, and OVERDRIVE footswitches to select your desired channel. The corresponding LED will illuminate.
3. Tonhöhe anpassen: Use the GAIN, VOLUME, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, ISF, PRESENCE, and MASTER controls to shape your sound.
4. Leistungsabgabe: Wählen Sie das gewünschte Wasser austage (1W, 20W, or 100W) using the POWER switch.
5. Leistung Amp Antwort: Choose between EL84, EL34, or 6L6 power amp valve emulations using the RESPONSE switch to alter the feel and breakup characteristics.

Erweiterte Funktionen

• Boost-Funktion: Engage the BOOST footswitch to activate the clean boost. Use the PRE/POST switch to determine if the boost affects the preamp gain (PRE) or the overall volume after the preamp (POST).
• Nachhall: Activate the REVERB footswitch. Use the REVERB knob to adjust the effect level and the DARK/LIGHT switch to select the reverb character.
• CabRig Technology: Der AMPED3 features advanced CabRig DSP speaker simulation. This allows you to fine-tune your cabinet, microphone, and room simulations for direct outputs (XLR, Line Out/Phones, USB-C). Three CabRig presets can be stored and recalled.
• USB-C-Audio-Schnittstelle: Verbinden Sie AMPED3 to your computer via USB-C to use it as an audio interface for recording. This also allows access to the Blackstar Architect software for deep editing of CabRig settings and other parameters.
• MIDI-Steuerung: Der AMPED3 supports MIDI control over all its parameters. Refer to the Blackstar website or Architect software documentation for detailed MIDI implementation charts and setup instructions.

Wartung

• Reinigung: Reinigen Sie das Gerät mit einem weichen, trockenen Tuch. Verwenden Sie keine Scheuermittel oder Lösungsmittel.
• Lagerung: Lagern Sie das Gerät an einem trockenen, kühlen Ort, geschützt vor direkter Sonneneinstrahlung und extremen Temperaturen.
• Fußschalter und Drehknöpfe: Periodically check footswitches and knobs for smooth operation. Avoid excessive force.

Fehlerbehebung

Technische Daten

• Modell: AMPED3
• Ausgang Wattage: 100 Watts (selectable 1W, 20W, 100W)
• Leistung Amp Antwort: EL84, EL34, 6L6 Emulations
• Kanäle: Clean, Crunch, Overdrive (Multi-Channel)
• Auswirkungen: Footswitchable Reverb (Dark/Light), Built-in Clean Boost (Pre/Post)
• Lautsprecherausgänge: 8 Ohm, 16 Ohm (use one only)
• Direct Outputs: Balanced XLR CabRig Output, Line Out/Phones CabRig Output
• USB-Konnektivität: USB-C for recording and Architect software
• MIDI: MIDI In, MIDI Thru
• FX-Loop: Senden/Zurücksenden
• Hilfsstrom: Hi Pot Output (9V 500mA total)
• Artikelgewicht: 5.64 Pfund
• Produktabmessungen: 7 x 8.07 x 14.57 Zoll
• Material: Metall, Kunststoff
• Farbe: Schwarz

Garantie und Support

Blackstar products are manufactured to high standards. For warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Blackstar Amplifizierung website. For technical support, product registration, or to download the latest Architect software and drivers, please visit www.schwarzsternamps.com.