Blackstar HT Stage 60 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK
For the latest information go to: www.blackstaramps.com
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-1022 09/12
HT STAGE 100
HT STAGE 60

Blackstar HT Stage 60 Specifications

General

Power	60W
Channels	3
Preamp Valves	3 x ECC83
Power Amp Valves	2 x EL34
ISF Control	Yes
Footswitch	Included
EQ	Bass, Middle, Treble
Inputs	1 x 1/4" instrument input

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Lists essential safety instructions for operation, maintenance, and environmental conditions.

Electrical Safety Warnings

Details warnings regarding electric shock, fire risk, and proper handling of power cords.

Operational Warnings and Precautions

Handling and Environment Safety

Covers dangers of high voltages, cleaning, condensation, unauthorized modifications, and placement.

Hearing Protection and Noise Exposure

Advises on preventing hearing damage from high sound levels and OSHA guidelines.

Introduction

Product Overview and Design Philosophy

Explains the design, testing, and goals behind the Blackstar HT Stage amplifier.

Features

Amplifier Channel and Tone Shaping Features

Details the Clean, Overdrive channels, ISF control, and digital reverb.

Front Panel Controls

Clean Channel Operation

Explains the input, indicators, selection, volume, voice, bass, and treble controls for the Clean channel.

Overdrive Channels (OD1 & OD2) Operation

Details controls for Overdrive 1 and 2, including gain, volume, voice switches, and indicators.

Shared EQ Controls

Describes Bass, Middle, and Treble controls for the overdrive channels.

Front Panel Controls (Continued)

ISF Control and Master Section

Explains the ISF control and Master section including Reverb, Resonance, Presence, Volume, Standby and Power.

Rear Panel Connections

Power and Speaker Connections

Details Mains Fuse, Input, H.T. Fuse, and Speaker Outputs with impedance matching.

Rear Panel Connections (Continued)

Audio Outputs and Effects Loop

Covers Speaker Emulated Output, Cabinet Switch, Effects Loop, and Reverb controls.

Footswitch Integration

Explains the footswitch connections for channel switching and voice control.

Technical Specifications

HT Stage 60 Specifications

Lists power, valves, weight, dimensions, and included/optional footswitches for the HT Stage 60.

HT Stage 100 Specifications

Lists power, valves, weight, dimensions, and included/optional footswitches for the HT Stage 100.

Company Information and Disclaimer

Contact and Legal Notice

Provides company contact details, website, and a disclaimer on specifications.