Standard Setup / Cable Connections; Operating The Warp 7; Selecting Channels; The Warp 7 And Fx Devices - Hughes & Kettner WARP7 Manual Del Usuario

WARP 7-MANUAL

3.0 STANDARD SETUP / CABLE CONNECTIONS

SEND
INPUT

4.0 OPERATING THE WARP 7

Now that you know a bit about the key features, let's take
a look at how the WARP 7 handles. This section also
provides useful tips on connecting the WARP 7 to other
devices.

4.1 SELECTING CHANNELS

You can activate the channels of the WARP 7 via the front
panel CHANNEL SELECT button or an external footswitch.
The Hughes & Kettner range of accessories offers
a footswitch that fits the bill, the FS-1.

4.2 THE WARP 7 AND FX DEVICES

WARP 7 is equipped with a serial effects loop. This means
that the preamp output signal is routed through an inserted
effect device in its entirety, and that the entire signal
is processed. Note that the sound quality of the processed
signal depends largely on the quality of the employed
effect device. A sorry signal processor can turn even
the biggest, baddest tone into a something puny.
HOW TO CONNECT AN EFFECTOR:
•Connect the FX SEND jack to the input and the FX RETURN
jack to the output of your effects device.
•Use high-quality patch cords only to prevent signal loss,
background noise and drop-outs.
•Ensure that the effect device is not being overdriven.
Keep an eye on whatever type of level meter, gain
indicator or overload lamp the effects device is equipped
with, and adjust its input and output controls accordingly.
•Unless you have a jones of lo-fi effects, distortion devices
simply don't belong in an FX loop. Any kind of device that
compresses the signal should be connected first in the
signal chain. Depending on the type of effect you want
to achieve, it may be preferable to plug a compressor
to the amp's input.
FX-UNIT
IN OUT
RETURN
HEADPHONES
FOOTSWITCH FS-1
SPEAKERS

4.3 THE WARP 7 AND MIXING CONSOLES

When you want to connect the WARP 7 to a mixer,
we recommend that you patch the signal through a
Hughes & Kettner RED BOX PRO first. Connect it to the
amp's FX SEND jack. Note that in this configuration the
"to mixer" output level is independent of the Master knob
setting. The RED BOX balances the signal and simulates
the sound of speakers.
A RED BOX may also be inserted between the speaker out
and the speakers. In this scenario, the "to mixer" signal level
is affected by the Master knob setting.

5.0 SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

The WARP 7 amp does not require any type of regular
maintenance, and there are no user-serviceable parts
inside. However, there are a few precautions you would be
well-advised to take because they will extend the life of
your amp tremendously:
•Make sure all peripheral devices, cords and cables are
in a state of good repair!
•Defective speaker cables (shorted cables, loose
connections) are by far the most common cause of
power amp failure. Poor cables are also noisy and often
the source of annoying hum.
•Ensure plenty of air can circulate around your amp's
ventilation areas (that is, the back of the amp's chassis)
at all times.
•Definitely avoid exposure to mechanical shocks and
extreme heat, dust and particularly moisture.
•Be picky about the kind of peripheral devices that you
connect to your amp and always check out their specs
before you plug them in. Never connect devices with high
output signal levels (e.g. power amps) to your amp's input.
•Be sure the AC power source delivers the current that your
amp is designed to handle before you plug it in. When in
doubt about the local rating, ask the venue's sound
technician or a stage hand.
•Refrain from DIY repairs! To be on the safe side, you should
also have a qualified technician replace internal fuses.
Use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior surface
of the WARP 7.
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