Blackstar ID:CORE STEREO 100 User Manual

Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK
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Owner’s Manual
ID:CORE STEREO 100 & ID:CORE STEREO 150

Blackstar ID:CORE STEREO 100 Specifications

General

Brand	Blackstar
Model	ID:CORE STEREO 100
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Practices

Covers standard precautions for safe use, cleaning, and placement of the amplifier.

Electrical and Environmental Hazards

Details risks related to electricity, water, heat sources, and ventilation openings.

Additional Safety Warnings

Handling and Maintenance Safety

Guidelines on power cords, ventilation, heat sources, and servicing procedures.

Hearing Protection Advisory

Advises on protecting hearing from high sound levels produced by the amplifier.

Noise Exposure and Disposal

Permissible Noise Exposure Limits

Details OSHA standards for safe daily noise exposure levels.

Environmental Disposal Instructions

Guidelines for the separate disposal of electrical and electronic products.

Introduction

Product Philosophy and Development

Explains the product's development and aim for guitarist self-expression.

Key Features

Voice Control and ISF Tonal Shaping

Details the Voice control settings and the ISF feature for tonal customization.

Effects, Looper, and Connectivity

Describes built-in effects, the looper, USB, MP3/line-in, and effects loop.

Factory Reset Procedure

Performing a Factory Reset

Instructions on how to reset the amplifier using front panel controls.

Resetting User Data Warning

Important note that the reset process overwrites saved patches and settings.

Front Panel Controls Overview

Input, Voice, Gain, and Volume

Describes the function of Input, Voice, Gain, and Volume controls.

Equalisation Controls (Bass, Middle, Treble)

Details the Bass, Middle, and Treble controls for tone shaping.

ISF and Effect Controls

Effect LED Indicators and States

Describes the meaning of LED indicators for effects and their different operational states.

Effect Type and Parameter Adjustment

Effect Level, Tap Tempo, and Effects Table

Details effect level adjustment, tap tempo setting, and the parameters listed in the Effects Table.

Master Volume and USB Connectivity

Manual Mode and Tuner Operation

Describes Manual Mode and how to engage and use the built-in tuner.

Bank and Patch Navigation

Recall Indicator Functionality

Explains the Recall Indicator's role in parameter matching and its behaviour.

Rear Panel Connections

Power, Mains Input, and Outputs

Describes the power switch, mains input, and Emulated/Headphone output.

MP3/Line In, Footswitch, and Effects Loop

Covers MP3/Line In, Footswitch, and Effects Loop connections.

Patch Storage and Recall via USB

USB Audio Output Options

Explains different output configurations for USB audio and reamping.

Footcontroller Usage

FS-13 Looper and Patch Modes

Details the functions of the FS-13 in Looper and Patch modes and mode switching.

FS-12 Programmable Footcontroller

FS-12 and FS-13 Combined Operation

Explains connecting both footcontrollers for expanded control and operation.

Advanced Amplifier Features

Resonance, Presence, and USB Level Controls

Details Resonance, Presence, and USB Recording Level adjustments using Tap.

Effect Speed and Global Output Level

Explains controlling effect speed and global output level using Tap.

Firmware Updates and Specifications

Firmware Update Process

Steps and precautions for updating the amplifier's firmware via USB.

Technical Specifications (Models)

Lists power, weight, and dimensions for ID:CORE STEREO 100 and 150.