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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE CONNECTING, READ INSTRUCTIONS
Read all of these instructions! Save these instructions for later use! Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product! Do not use this product near water, i.e. bathtub, sink, swimming pool, wet basement, etc. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product or to persons! Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove, radiator, or another heat producing amplifier. Use only the supplied power supply or power cord. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord. Never break off the ground pin on the power supply cord. Power supply cords should always be handled carefully. Periodically check cords for cuts or sign of stress, especially at the plug and the point where the cord exits the unit. The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by Hughes & Kettner. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are -provided for the safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need of service! Adjust only these controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing 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 Sound Level dBA, Slow Response 1 1/1/1/4 or less 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 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 (5 x 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. Version 1.0 10/2004

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 isolated 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 IEC 127 type and specified rating. 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. Caution: The unit mains switch must be in position OFF before the mains cable is connected. 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 manufacturers 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 manufacturers 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:

TUBEMAN-MANUAL

2.3 To Guitar Power Amp: This output delivers an unfiltered signal which you can route directly to a discrete power amp and guitar cabinet, or to the power amp of your guitar combo amp, for example via your amps FX RETURN. It is also possible to patch this signal to a standard guitar amps instrument input, but we do not recommend using the new TUBEMAN this way. The new TUBEMAN is optimized for direct recording. (If youre looking for the ultimate pedal to use in-line between your guitar and the instrument input of your existing amp, we recommend the new Hughes & Kettner TUBE FACTOR, which is optimized specifically for that purpose.) 2.4 Socket for the AC power supply. Use only the Hughes & Kettner PSA 0812.
3. SWITCHES AND CONTROL FEATURES
3.1 Channel 1: Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN Clean channel. 3.2 Channel 2: Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN Crunch channel. 3.3 Channel 3: Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN Lead channel. 3.4 Volume CH 1: This knob controls the Clean channel volume level. 3.5 Gain CH 2: This knob controls the Crunch channel distortion level. 3.6 Volume CH 2: This knob controls the Crunch channel volume level. 3.7 Gain CH 3: This knob controls the Lead channel distortion level. 3.8 Voicing CH 3: This knob controls the overall tonal balance of the Lead channel. 3.9 Volume CH 3: This knob controls the Lead channel volume level. 3.10 EQ, Bass, Mid and Treble: These EQ controls affect all channels. 3.11 Master Volume: This knob controls the overall volume of the TUBEMAN.
1. INTRODUCTION 2. JACKS AND CABLE CONNECTIONS 3. SWITCHES AND CONTROL FEATURES 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Please keep in mind that the tube inside the unit operates on high voltage. Do not open the TUBEMAN. There are no user serviceable parts inside. For service or repairs take the device to a certified technician only.

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Hughes & Kettner TUBEMAN. The TUBEMAN has been designed specifically for recording electric guitar without the hassles of miking, but with authentic tube tone and full, rich cabinet sound. The TUBEMAN has a special frequency- compensated output for connecting directly to a recording console. This output also lets you use the TUBEMAN as a backup amp live on stage straight into the mixing console. A second output allows the TUBEMAN to serve as a preamp for connecting to a separate power amp and guitar cabinet, or to the FX RETURN of an existing guitar amp. The three footswitches make channel-switching easy, and the ten control knobs offer a broad range of tonal control. With its unique features and no-compromise quality, the TUBEMAN gives you the right tools to expand the scope of your musical expression.

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, dass 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 abgegeben durch Lothar Stamer Dipl.Ing. Managing Director St.Wendel, 04/03/2000
* 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

THE ROCK SET

Classic Clean - Heavy Crunch - Heavy Lead

VOLUME CH 2

VOICING VOLUME CH 3

MID EQ

TREBLE

MASTER VOLUME

THE TRADITIONAL SET
Classic Clean - Light Crunch - Blues Lead

THE CLEANER SET

Super Clean - Country Picker - Light Warm Overdrive

SUGGESTED SET-UPS

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Printed in Germany, May 2005

TUBEMAN Users Manual

1. Introduction 2. Jacks and Cable Connections 3. Switches and Control Features 4. Technical Specifications
Safety Guidelines Please keep in mind that the tube inside the unit operates on high voltage. Do not open the TUBEMAN. There are no user serviceable parts inside. For service or repairs take the device to a certified technician only. 1. Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Hughes & Kettner TUBEMAN. The new TUBEMAN has been designed specifically for recording electric guitar without the hassles of miking, but with authentic tube tone and full, rich cabinet sound. The TUBEMAN has a special frequencycompensated output for connecting directly to a recording console. This output also lets you use the TUBEMAN as a backup amp live on stage straight into the mixing console. A second output allows the TUBEMAN to serve as a preamp for connecting to a separate power amp and guitar cabinet, or to the FX RETURN of an existing guitar amp. The three footswitches make channel-switching easy, and the ten control knobs offer a broad range of tonal control. With its unique features and no-compromise quality, the TUBEMAN gives you the right tools to expand the scope of your musical expression. 2. Jacks and Cable Connections 2.1 INPUT: Connect this TUBEMAN input jack to the output of your guitar. 2.2 TO MIXER: This circuit features an integrated Red Box Pro. Connect this output to the input of a mixing console or recording device. 2.3 To Guitar Power Amp: This output delivers an unfiltered signal which you can route directly to a discrete power amp and guitar cabinet, or to the power amp of your guitar combo amp, for example via your amps FX RETURN. It is also possible to patch this signal to a standard guitar amps instrument input, but we do not recommend using the new TUBEMAN this way. The new TUBEMAN is optimized for direct recording. (If youre looking for the ultimate pedal to use in-line between your guitar and the instrument input of your existing amp, we recommend the new Hughes & Kettner TUBE FACTOR, which is optimized specifically for that purpose.) 2.4 Socket for the AC power supply. Use only the Hughes & Kettner PSA 0812. 3. Switches and Control Features 3.1 Channel 1: Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN Clean channel. 3.2 Channel 2: Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN Crunch channel. 3.3 Channel 3: Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN Lead channel. 3.4 Volume CH 1: This knob controls the Clean channel volume level. 3.5 Gain CH 2: This knob controls the Crunch channel distortion level. 3.6 Volume CH 2: This knob controls the Crunch channel volume level. 3.7 Gain CH 3: This knob controls the Lead channel distortion level. 3.8 Voicing CH 3: This knob controls the overall tonal balance of the Lead channel. 3.9 Volume CH 3: This knob controls the Lead channel volume level. 3.10 EQ, Bass, Mid and Treble: These EQ controls affect all channels. 3.11 Master Volume: This knob controls the overall volume of the TUBEMAN. 4. Technical Specifications:
lnput impedance 1 Megaohm - 40 dB

Current consumption

Max. power draw
540 mA at 13.1 V 7.1 VA 1 ECC 83 or 12AX7A

Min. level

Nominal level Max. level Output to Guitar Power Amp jack Max. level Output to Mixer lmpedance jack Max. level

- 26 dB

+ 17dB

Tube type

Width Height Depth Weight with power supply
220 mm / 8 5/8 inch 80 mm / 3 1/8inch 215 mm / 8 inch

2 kg / 4 Ibs.

Impedance 220 ohms + 12dB

220 ohms + 6dB Max.