Replex Manu 1.1

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TA P E D E L AY S I M U L ATO R

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REVERB VOLUME

VOLUME

DELAY FEEDBACK VINTAGE FACTOR

SINGLE HEAD TIME

DUAL HEAD SECOND HEAD VOLUME TIME
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BYPASS

REVERB

SINGLE HEAD DELAY

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MANUAL

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REPLEX-MANUAL

1. 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 3. 4.

INTRODUCTION. JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES CABLE CONNECTIONS. KNOBS. SWITCHES. TROUBLESHOOTING. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

.5.6.6.6.6.6.6

SAFETY NOTE:
Please bear in mind that the tube installed in the REPLEX is a powered high-voltage component. Never open up the chassis of the Replex yourself; take the device to a qualified, certified technician for service or repairs.
BYPASS REVERB SINGLE HEAD DELAY DUAL HEAD DELAY
Warning: Use the original AC power supply only. The REPLEX is a tube-driven device that draws a relatively great amount of current for a stomp box. A less powerful power supply will self-destruct and take the Replex with it. Using the wrong power supply can cause a fire and lead to further damage and injury. Use only the original AC power supply.
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A HUGHES & KETTNER REPLEX!
Like all members of the Hughes & Kettner Tube Tools Series, the REPLEX is a thoroughly musical tool for professional musicians. It was made in Germany with a dedication to impeccable workmanship and was designed for absolute stage-worthiness. Featuring an innovative combination of analog tube circuitry and digital effects, the REPLEX captures the advantages of both worlds in a single device. On the one hand, you get the musical expressiveness of authentic tube circuitry and, on the other, leading-edge technology and maximum reliability. REPLEX faithfully replicates the effects of vintage tape echo devices and tube reverb amps. Perhaps the most remarkable feature of the REPLEX is the Vintage Factor knob. Set to the far left position, it generates the standard effect of a digital delay. As you rotate the knob clockwise, the device delivers the sound of vintage echo devices, pumping out complex distortion and frequency modulations with increasing intensity. Two different tape-delay types (single or dual-head), the reverb section, and a true hardwire bypass may all be activated via footswitches.

1. INTRODUCTION

If you have never used an actual tape echo device, the following section should give you an idea of what these vintage beasts are all about. It describes how this type of device works and what its primary features are:

A) TAPE RECORDING:

In contrast to a normal digital delay, which generates a 1:1 copy of the original signal, many factors influence the tone of a tape echo device. The original signal is recorded by a magnetic tape recorder. The recorded signal is played back after a certain amount of delay time, whereby the playback signal is subject to mechanical influences as well as tape saturation and the momentary quality of the tape dependent on wear. This creates unique distortion and frequency modulations that conventional digital delays simply are not capable of emulating. In addition, vintage tape echo devices were equipped with tube circuits that generated harmonic distortion at higher recording levels. This audio enhancement merged with the side effects of magnetic tape recording to create a very musical tone that, even in todays age of diversity, sounds entirely unique.
WE WISH YOU ALL THE FUN AND SUCCESS IN THE WORLD WITH THE TONE OF YOUR NEW REPLEX!

B) TUBE CIRCUITRY:

When driven at higher levels, tubes generate a very soft and musical brand of distortion. The response of tubes to the level of input signals is highly complex - they compress signals and generate a rich spectrum of overtones. 5

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2. JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES

2.1. CABLE CONNECTIONS

NOTE: The best point in the signal chain at which to connect the REPLEX to your amp is immediately before it. While it is theoretically possible to insert the REPLEX into a post-preamp effects loop, doing so would make little sense in tonal terms. INPUT: Plug your guitar into this input jack. OUTPUT: Connect the output jack of the REPLEX to the guitar input jack of your amp.
SINGLE HEAD DELAY: Switches the Single-Head-mode delay effect off or on. DUAL HEAD DELAY: Switches the Dual-Head-mode delay effect off or on.

3. TROUBLESHOOTING

Noise: The REPLEX is an effects device equipped largely with analog circuitry. Particularly the on-board tube, which is responsible for the highly desirable tube tone, can generate audible noise. Tube: When you power the REPLEX up, the Tube Sat LED will illuminate until the tube has heated up to operating temperature. If the tube is already warm, this of course wont take as long. If the LED does not light up, check the power supply to verify that it is plugged in. If the LED continues to illuminate for longer than the standard heat-up period, the tube is defective and needs to be replaced. If you find that the effect generates ugly distortion or sounds muddy, in all likelihood the tube is worn out and needs to be replaced. The tube should be replaced by qualified service technicians only.

2.2. KNOBS

DRIVE: Establishes the input impedance (gain) and thereby the degree of tube distortion. SAT: The SAT LED lights up when the tube is driven to its saturation threshold and the signal is just beginning to break up. OUTPUT: Controls the output level of the REPLEX. REVERB VOLUME: Controls the level of the reverb effect. VOLUME: In Single Head mode, controls the level of the delay effect. In Dual Head mode, controls the level of the first simulated head. FEEDBACK: Controls the intensity of feedback and thus the number of repetitions that the delay generates. VINTAGE FACTOR: Simulates the complex sound-shaping effects of magnetic tape recordings and controls their intensity. The more you turn the knob, the more intensely these factors will color the sound. SINGLE HEAD TIME: In Single Head mode, controls delay time. In Dual Head mode, controls delay time of the first simulated head. DUAL HEAD TIME: Controls the delay time of the second simulated head in Dual Head mode. DUAL HEAD VOLUME: Controls the level of the second simulated head in Dual Head mode.

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight with AC power pack: 5.2 lbs / 2.35 kg Weight without AC power pack: 4.4 lbs / 2 kg Dimensions: Width: 10.07" / 256 mm Height: 3.15" / 80 mm Depth: 8.46" / 215 mm General electrical specifications: Maximum current consumption: 690 mA at 13 volts AC Maximum power draw: 11 VA Mains power supply: Use original power supply only!! Tube: (1) ECC83 or 12AX7A Input sensitivity: -25 dB Input impedance: 1 M

2.3. SWITCHES

Note: The pedals Reverb and Delay sections operate independently, i.e. you cannot operate both at the same time. BYPASS: Switches the effect on and off. This is a true hardwire bypass. That is, when the Replex is switched off (green LED off), the signal at the input is routed directly to the output, absolutely unaffected by the internal circuitry. REVERB: Switches the reverb effect off or on. Output level: 0 dB Impedance: 1 K

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This is to certify that
Fr das folgend bezeichnete Erzeugnis
HUGHES & KETTNER REPLEX
complies with the provisions of the Directive of the Council of the European Communities on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive 89/336/EEC) and the low voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). This declaration of conformity of the European Communities is the result of an examination carried out by the Quality Assurance Department of STAMER GmbH in accordance with European Standards EN 50081-1, EN 50082-1and EN 60065 for low voltage, as laid down in Article 10 of the EMC Directive.
wird hiermit besttigt, da es den wesentlichen Schutzanforderungen entspricht, die in der Richtlinie des Rates zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedsstaaten ber die elektromagnetische Vertrglichkeit (89/336/EWG) und der Niederspannungsrichtlinie (73/23/EWG) festgelegt sind. Diese Erklrung gilt fr alle Exemplare, und besttigt die Ergebnisse der Messungen, die durch die Qualittssicherung der Fa. Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH durchgefhrt wurden. Zur Beurteilung des Erzeugnisses hinsichtlich elektromagnetischer Vertrglichkeit wurden folgende Normen herangezogen: EN 50081-1 EN 50082-1. Zur Beurteilung der Einhaltung der Niederspannungsrichtlinie wurde folgende Norm herangezogen: EN 60065 Diese Erklrung wird verantwortlich fr den Hersteller
Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH* Magdeburger Str. St.Wendel
Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH* Magdeburger Str. St.Wendel Lothar Stamer Dipl.Ing. Managing Director St.Wendel, 04/03/2000 abgegeben durch
* Stamer Musikanlagen manufactures exclusively

for Hughes & Kettner

Lothar Stamer Dipl.Ing. Geschftsfhrer St.Wendel, den 03.04.2000

* Stamer Musikanlagen stellt exklusiv fr Hughes & Kettner her

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To find a local distributor please visit:

MS D-1237 02/2005

HUGHES & KETTNER Postfach St. Wendel TEL. 51 - FAX 51 - INTERNATIONAL INQUIRIES: FAX +49 - - E-Mail: international@musicandsales.com
Technische nderungen vorbehalten Details subject to change without notice Copyright 2005 Music & Sales P.E. GmbH

Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearig loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Governments Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposures: Duration Per Day In Hours 2 11/1 //4 or less Sound LeveldBA, Slow Response 115
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Ear plug protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous

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exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation. Fuses: Replace with IEC 127 (5x 20 mms) type and rated fuse for best performance only. TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO MOISTURE OR RAIN. DO NOT OPEN CASE; NO USER SERVICE-ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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IMPORTANT ADVICE ON SAFETY!
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR LATER USE!
The unit has been built by HUGHES & KETTNER in accordance with IEC 60065 and left the factory in safe working order. To maintain this condition and ensure non-risk operation, the user must follow the advice and warning comments found in the operating instructions. The unit conforms to Protection Class 1 (protectively earthed). HUGHES & KETTNER ONLY GUARANTEE THE SAFETY, RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY OF THE UNIT IF: Assembly, extension, re-adjustment, modifications or repairs are carried out by HUGHES & KETTNER or by persons authorized to do so. The electrical installation of the relevant area complies with the requirements of IEC (ANSI) specifications. The unit is used in accordance with the operating instructions. The unit is regularly checked and tested for electrical safety by a competent technician. WARNING: If covers are opened or sections of casing are removed, except where this can be done manually, live parts can become exposed. If it is necessary to open the unit this must be insulated from all power sources. Please take this into account before carrying out adjustments, maintenance, repairs and before replacing parts. The appliance can only be insulated from all power sources if the mains connection is unplugged. Adjustment, maintenance and repairs carried out when the unit has been opened and is still live may only be performed by specialist personnel who are authorized by the manufacturer (in accordance with VBG 4) and who are aware of the associated hazards. Loudspeaker outputs which have the IEC 417/5036 symbol (Diagram 1, below) can carry voltages which are hazardous if they are made contact with. Before the unit is switched on, the loudspeaker should therefore only be connected using the lead recommended by the manufacturer. Where possible, all plugs on connection cables must be screwed or locked onto the casing. Replace fuses only with IEC127 type and specified ratings. It is not permitted to use repaired fuses or to short-circuit the fuse holder. Never interrupt the protective conductor connection. Surfaces which are equipped with the "HOT" mark (Diagram 2, below), rear panels or covers with cooling slits, cooling bodies and their covers, as well as tubes and their covers are purposely designed to dissipate high temperatures and should therefore not be touched. High loudspeaker levels can cause permanent hearing damage. You should therefore avoid the direct vicinity of loudspeakers operating at high levels. Wear hearing protection if continuously exposed to high levels. MAINS CONNECTION: The unit is designed for continuous operation. The set operating voltage must match the local mains supply voltage. The unit is connected to the mains via the supplied power unit or power cable. Power unit: Never use a damaged connection lead. Any damage must be rectified by a competent technician. Avoid connection to the mains supply in distributor boxes together with several other power consumers. The plug socket for the power supply must be positioned near the unit and must be easily accessible. PLACE OF INSTALLATION: The unit should stand only on a clean, horizontal working surface. The unit must not be exposed to vibrations during operation. Keep away from moisture and dust where possible. Do not place the unit near water, baths, wash basins, kitchen sinks, wet areas, swimming pools or damp rooms. Do not place objects containing liquid on the unit - vases, glasses, bottles etc. Ensure that the unit is well ventilated. Any ventilation openings must never be blocked or covered. The unit must be positioned at least 20 cm away from walls. The unit may only be fitted in a rack if adequate ventilation is ensured and if the manufacturer's installation instructions are followed. Keep away from direct sunlight and the immediate vicinity of heating elements and radiant heaters or similar devices. If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm location, condensation can form inside it. This must be taken into account particularly in the case of tube units. Before switching on, wait until the unit has reached room temperature. Accessories: Do not place the unit on an unsteady trolley, stand, tripod, base or table. If the unit falls down, it can cause personal injury and itself become damaged. Use the unit only with the trolley, rack stand, tripod or base recommended by the manufacturer or purchased together with the unit. When setting the unit up, all the manufacturer's instructions must be followed and the setup accessories recommended by the manufacturer must be used. Any combination of unit and stand must be moved carefully. A sudden stop, excessive use of force and uneven floors can cause the combination of unit and stand to tip over. Additional equipment: Never use additional equipment which has not been recommended by the manufacturer as this can cause accidents. To protect the unit during bad weather or when left unattended for prolonged periods, the mains plug should be disconnected. This prevents the unit being damaged by lightning and power surges in the AC mains supply. Diagram 1 Diagram 2

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REPLEX-MANUAL

1. 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 3. 4.

INTRODUCTION. JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES CABLE CONNECTIONS. KNOBS. SWITCHES. TROUBLESHOOTING. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

.5.6.6.6.6.6.6

SAFETY NOTE:
Please bear in mind that the tube installed in the REPLEX is a powered high-voltage component. Never open up the chassis of the Replex yourself; take the device to a qualified, certified technician for service or repairs.
BYPASS REVERB SINGLE HEAD DELAY DUAL HEAD DELAY
Warning: Use the original AC power supply only. The REPLEX is a tube-driven device that draws a relatively great amount of current for a stomp box. A less powerful power supply will self-destruct and take the Replex with it. Using the wrong power supply can cause a fire and lead to further damage and injury. Use only the original AC power supply.
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A HUGHES & KETTNER REPLEX!
Like all members of the Hughes & Kettner Tube Tools Series, the REPLEX is a thoroughly musical tool for professional musicians. It was made in Germany with a dedication to impeccable workmanship and was designed for absolute stage-worthiness. Featuring an innovative combination of analog tube circuitry and digital effects, the REPLEX captures the advantages of both worlds in a single device. On the one hand, you get the musical expressiveness of authentic tube circuitry and, on the other, leading-edge technology and maximum reliability. REPLEX faithfully replicates the effects of vintage tape echo devices and tube reverb amps. Perhaps the most remarkable feature of the REPLEX is the Vintage Factor knob. Set to the far left position, it generates the standard effect of a digital delay. As you rotate the knob clockwise, the device delivers the sound of vintage echo devices, pumping out complex distortion and frequency modulations with increasing intensity. Two different tape-delay types (single or dual-head), the reverb section, and a true hardwire bypass may all be activated via footswitches.

1. INTRODUCTION

If you have never used an actual tape echo device, the following section should give you an idea of what these vintage beasts are all about. It describes how this type of device works and what its primary features are:

A) TAPE RECORDING:

In contrast to a normal digital delay, which generates a 1:1 copy of the original signal, many factors influence the tone of a tape echo device. The original signal is recorded by a magnetic tape recorder. The recorded signal is played back after a certain amount of delay time, whereby the playback signal is subject to mechanical influences as well as tape saturation and the momentary quality of the tape dependent on wear. This creates unique distortion and frequency modulations that conventional digital delays simply are not capable of emulating. In addition, vintage tape echo devices were equipped with tube circuits that generated harmonic distortion at higher recording levels. This audio enhancement merged with the side effects of magnetic tape recording to create a very musical tone that, even in todays age of diversity, sounds entirely unique.
WE WISH YOU ALL THE FUN AND SUCCESS IN THE WORLD WITH THE TONE OF YOUR NEW REPLEX!

B) TUBE CIRCUITRY:

When driven at higher levels, tubes generate a very soft and musical brand of distortion. The response of tubes to the level of input signals is highly complex - they compress signals and generate a rich spectrum of overtones. 5

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2. JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES

2.1. CABLE CONNECTIONS

NOTE: The best point in the signal chain at which to connect the REPLEX to your amp is immediately before it. While it is theoretically possible to insert the REPLEX into a post-preamp effects loop, doing so would make little sense in tonal terms. INPUT: Plug your guitar into this input jack. OUTPUT: Connect the output jack of the REPLEX to the guitar input jack of your amp.
SINGLE HEAD DELAY: Switches the Single-Head-mode delay effect off or on. DUAL HEAD DELAY: Switches the Dual-Head-mode delay effect off or on.

3. TROUBLESHOOTING

Noise: The REPLEX is an effects device equipped largely with analog circuitry. Particularly the on-board tube, which is responsible for the highly desirable tube tone, can generate audible noise. Tube: When you power the REPLEX up, the Tube Sat LED will illuminate until the tube has heated up to operating temperature. If the tube is already warm, this of course wont take as long. If the LED does not light up, check the power supply to verify that it is plugged in. If the LED continues to illuminate for longer than the standard heat-up period, the tube is defective and needs to be replaced. If you find that the effect generates ugly distortion or sounds muddy, in all likelihood the tube is worn out and needs to be replaced. The tube should be replaced by qualified service technicians only.

2.2. KNOBS

DRIVE: Establishes the input impedance (gain) and thereby the degree of tube distortion. SAT: The SAT LED lights up when the tube is driven to its saturation threshold and the signal is just beginning to break up. OUTPUT: Controls the output level of the REPLEX. REVERB VOLUME: Controls the level of the reverb effect. VOLUME: In Single Head mode, controls the level of the delay effect. In Dual Head mode, controls the level of the first simulated head. FEEDBACK: Controls the intensity of feedback and thus the number of repetitions that the delay generates. VINTAGE FACTOR: Simulates the complex sound-shaping effects of magnetic tape recordings and controls their intensity. The more you turn the knob, the more intensely these factors will color the sound. SINGLE HEAD TIME: In Single Head mode, controls delay time. In Dual Head mode, controls delay time of the first simulated head. DUAL HEAD TIME: Controls the delay time of the second simulated head in Dual Head mode. DUAL HEAD VOLUME: Controls the level of the second simulated head in Dual Head mode.

Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH* Magdeburger Str. St.Wendel
Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH* Magdeburger Str. St.Wendel Lothar Stamer Dipl.Ing. Managing Director St.Wendel, 04/03/2000 abgegeben durch
* Stamer Musikanlagen manufactures exclusively

for Hughes & Kettner

Lothar Stamer Dipl.Ing. Geschftsfhrer St.Wendel, den 03.04.2000
* Stamer Musikanlagen stellt exklusiv fr Hughes & Kettner her

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To find a local distributor please visit:

MS D-1237 02/2005

HUGHES & KETTNER Postfach St. Wendel TEL. 51 - FAX 51 - INTERNATIONAL INQUIRIES: FAX +49 - - E-Mail: international@musicandsales.com
Technische nderungen vorbehalten Details subject to change without notice Copyright 2005 Music & Sales P.E. GmbH