Blackstar HT-5R MkII User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK
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Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement
and development, Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
Designed and Engineered by
Blackstar Amplification UK
126400M-1 01/19
HT-5R MkII / HT-5RH MkII
HT-20R MkII / HT-20RH MkII

Blackstar HT-5R MkII Specifications

General

Power	5 Watts
Channels	2
Effects Loop	Yes
Type	Tube
Speaker	1x12"
Reverb	Yes
EQ	3-band EQ
Inputs	1 x 1/4"
Outputs	1 x 1/4"
USB Recording	Yes
Tubes	1 x ECC83
Footswitch	Included 2-way footswitch for channel and reverb

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Follow all instructions for safe operation, installation, and maintenance of the apparatus.

Electrical Safety Warnings

Reduce the risk of fire or electric shock by avoiding rain, moisture, and liquids.

Symbol Explanations and Caution

Explains safety symbols and provides a caution for risk of electric shock.

Warning!

Handling and Usage Precautions

Handle the amplifier with care, avoid opening, and follow cleaning and environmental guidelines.

Hearing Protection and Noise Exposure

Understand permissible noise level exposures and the importance of hearing protection.

Environmental Responsibility

Dispose of electrical and electronic products separately from municipal waste.

Introduction

Product Overview and Design Philosophy

Introduction to the Blackstar HT MkII amplifier, its design philosophy and testing.

Covered Models

Lists the specific HT MkII amplifier models included in this manual.

Features

Clean Channel and Tone Control

Details the two distinct voices for the Clean Channel and the dual Tone control.

Overdrive Channel and ISF Control

Explains the two overdrive voices, gain shaping, and the unique ISF control.

Reverb, Power Reduction, and Connectivity

Describes reverb, power reduction, USB and XLR outputs for recording and connecting.

Front Panel Controls

Input and Clean Channel Operations

Details the guitar input and controls for the Clean Channel, including volume, voice selection, and tone.

Overdrive Channel Operations

Explains the controls for the Overdrive Channel: selection, gain, voice, and volume.

EQ and ISF Tone Shaping

Describes the Bass, Middle, Treble, and ISF controls for tone shaping.

Master Section and Rear Panel Connections

Master Controls

Adjusts reverb, volume (HT-20R/RH), and details power switch and indicator.

Rear Panel I/O Ports

Details mains input, fuses, speaker outputs, and emulated output sockets.

Rear Panel Connectivity Details

Cabinet Emulation and Effects Loop

Selects cabinet emulation and details MP3/Line In and effects loop connections.

Footswitch and Security

Connects footswitch for control and provides USB socket and Kensington lock slot.

Technical Specifications

HT-5R MkII Specifications

Lists power, valves, weight, dimensions, footswitch, and speaker for HT-5R MkII.

HT-5RH MkII Specifications

Lists power, valves, weight, dimensions, and footswitch for HT-5RH MkII.

HT-20R MkII Specifications

Lists power, valves, weight, dimensions, footswitch, and speaker for HT-20R MkII.

HT-20RH MkII Specifications

Lists power, valves, weight, dimensions, and footswitch for HT-20RH MkII.

Control Panel Layout Diagrams

HT-5R MkII Front and Rear Panels

Diagrams illustrating the front and rear panel controls and connections for the HT-5R MkII.

HT-5RH MkII Front and Rear Panels

Diagrams illustrating the front and rear panel controls and connections for the HT-5RH MkII.

HT-20R MkII Front and Rear Panels

Diagrams illustrating the front and rear panel controls and connections for the HT-20R MkII.

HT-20RH MkII Front and Rear Panels

Diagrams illustrating the front and rear panel controls and connections for the HT-20RH MkII.