Blackstar HT Club 40 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
HBK-1020 11/11
HT CLUB 40

Blackstar HT Club 40 Specifications

General

Power	40W
Channels	2
Tubes	2x ECC83, 2x EL34
Effects Loop	Yes
Speaker	1x12" Celestion
Reverb	Digital
EQ	Bass, Middle, Treble
Footswitch	Included

Summary

Front Panel Controls

Input

Connect your guitar using a quality screened lead.

Clean Volume

Adjusts the volume level for the Clean Channel.

Clean Voice

Selects 'boutique' or 'modern' voicing for the Clean Channel.

Clean Tone

Controls treble and bass balance for the Clean Channel.

Overdrive Indicator

RED LED indicates when the Overdrive Channel is active.

Overdrive Select

Activates the Overdrive Channel; required for footswitch operation.

Overdrive Gain

Controls the amount of overdrive or distortion on the Overdrive Channel.

Overdrive Voice

Selects 'classic' or 'body' voicing for the Overdrive Channel.

Overdrive Volume

Adjusts the volume level for the Overdrive Channel.

Bass Control

Adjusts low-end frequencies, offering tight to warm tone shaping.

Middle Control

Adjusts middle frequencies for tone 'body' and aggression.

Treble Control

Adjusts treble frequencies for a brighter or warmer sound.

ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)

Shifts tonal signature between US and UK characteristics.

Reverb Control

Sets the overall level of the digital reverb effect.

Master Volume

Controls the overall output volume of the amplifier.

Power Indicator Light

Illuminates when the amplifier is switched on.

Standby Switch

Enables the output stage; used for short breaks.

Power Switch

Main switch to turn the amplifier on and off.

Rear Panel Connections

Mains Fuse

Specifies mains fuse value; do not bypass or use incorrect value.

Mains Input

Connects the detachable mains lead to a compatible power outlet.

H.T. Fuse

Specifies H.T. fuse value; do not bypass or use incorrect value.

Speaker Outputs

Connects extension speaker cabinets; ensure correct impedance matching.

Speaker Emulated Output

Outputs a guitar speaker cabinet tone for recording devices.

Reverb Dark/Light Switch

Selects warm dark or brighter quality for the digital reverb.

Effects Loop Return

Connects the mono output of an external effects unit.

Effects Loop Send

Connects the mono input of an external effects unit.

Effects Loop Level

Sets effects loop level for professional (+4dBV) or pedal (-10dBV) gear.

Footswitch Connection

Connects the 2-way footswitch for channel and reverb control.