Hartke KILO 1000WATT User Manual

Connects the bass guitar using a standard ¼” instrument cable.

Connects to an electronic tuner for silent tuning, always active.

Reduces input sensitivity by 15dB for basses with active electronics.

Adjusts harmonic content and overdrive to the input signal for tube warmth or fuzz.

Engages the OVERDRIVE control; can be foot-switched.

Adjusts compression threshold to control dynamic range and sustain.

LED indicator for when the input signal crosses the compressor threshold.

Mutes all outputs except tuner outputs; can be foot-switched.

Adjusts input level to the tube preamp stage; Peak light indicates clipping.

Red indicator for preamp signal clipping; lights when GAIN is too high.

Boosts high-frequency output by 6 dB.

Sets the center frequency for the Shape EQ circuit's notch filter.

Engages the Shape circuit for EQ adjustment; can be foot-switched.

Adjusts the low-frequency response within the passive tone stack.

Boosts the low-frequency response of the signal.

Adjusts the mid-range frequency response within the passive tone stack.

Sends signal to the EFFECTS SEND jack for controlling external effects.

Adjusts the high-frequency response within the passive tone stack.

Engages the graphic equalizer circuitry; can be foot-switched.

Adjusts the signal level at the DIRECT OUTPUT jack.

Selects the signal path origin for the DIRECT OUTPUT.

Overall volume control for the amplifier's output level.

Adjusts level difference between left/right amplifiers in stereo mode.

Controls output volume for the Graphic EQ when engaged.

Ten sliders to adjust signal level across specific frequency bands.

Powers the Kilo amplifier on or off.

Sets the amplifier's operating voltage for different countries.

Connector for the power cord; ground pin should not be removed.

Houses the fuse; replacement requires correct rating.

Connects speakers to the left amplifier output via ¼” or Speakon®.

Connects speakers to the right amplifier output via ¼” or Speakon®.

Speakon® connector for connecting speakers in Mono Bridge mode.

Selects between Stereo and Mono Bridge operating modes.

Connects a footswitch to control Mute and Overdrive functions.

Connects a footswitch to control GEQ and EFX select switches.

Returns low impedance signals from outboard effects to the left amp.

Returns low impedance signals from outboard effects to the right amp.

Sends low impedance signal to outboard effects processors.

Output from the left preamp for connecting to external devices.

Output from the right preamp for connecting to external devices.

Line level input directly to the left internal power amp.

Line level input directly to the right internal power amp.

Removes pin 1 to eliminate ground loop hum.

Electronically balanced XLR for routing signal to mixing consoles or PAs.

Connects to a tuner or serves as a line level direct output feed.

Remove packing materials and decide on placement ensuring proper ventilation.

Connect speakers using Speakon® or ¼” outputs, minding impedance.

Connect the 3-pin AC plug to a grounded socket. Do not power on yet.

Connect bass to INPUT jack; set initial controls like VOLUME, GAIN, COMPRESSOR, and EQ.

Press the front panel POWER switch to turn on the amplifier.

Set bass output to max, raise VOLUME until desired level, adjust GAIN to prevent clipping.

Adjust the three-band EQ controls (BASS, MID, TREBLE) to taste.

Set GEQ sliders to flat, then adjust to complement instrument and playing style.

Activate COMPRESSOR knob to adjust compression, observe the red light indicator.

Connect processor via EFFECTS SEND/RETURN; set input/output gain to 0 dB.