VENUS 6 OWNERS MANUAL

Version 1.0 October, 2010

Table of Contents

Packing information Safety precautions Quick Start instructions Front panel o High Gain input o Low Gain input Channel 1 overview and controls Channel overview and controls !ever" #verview Focus Presence Stand"y Power !ear Panel $ains %nput $ains Fuse H& Fuse 'intage($odern Switch Speaker #utputs Line #utput %mpedance selector Footswitch )ack *ffects Loop Setting *ffects Loop Levels Setting the output power level Connecting the 'enus + ,mplifier with other gear -riving one speaker ca"inet -riving internal and one e.ternal speaker ca"inet -riving two speaker ca"inets !unning two amps in parallel without a /(cord Slaving a second 'enus + Slaving a second amp or power amp Placing a signal processor in the effects loop Sending a direct signal to P0,0 or recording gear Care and trou"leshooting Quick trou"leshooting guide &u"e care and replacement o &u"e location chart o &u"e function e.planation o Checking for microphonic tu"es o Preamp tu"e first aid o Power amp tu"e first aid Specifications 1arranty

Your Rivera Amp Is An Important Part Of Your Sound /our sound is your signature2 your mark2 your voice0 ,n amp only deserves to have your guitar plugged into it if it can deliver the tone you want((and2 of course2 the dependa"ility you need0 %t3s as simple as that0 ,nd it3s e.actly why you "ought your !%'*!, amp0 For that2 we thank you2 and we3re confident that you3ll en)oy your amp for years to come0 $any factors go into creating a great amp((e.perience2 an understanding of what guitarists want2 and a lot of hard work0 /ou3ll notice that tone isn3t on any parts list0 !oadworthiness isn3t2 either0 ,nd there3s no law saying that an amp must sound good or "e well(made0 4ut we dedicate ourselves to making the "est(sounding2 most relia"le amplifiers anywhere0 &hat3s why we use only the highest(5uality components2 regardless of price0 Such features as metal )acks2 ultra(strong dadoed ca"inet construction2 and highest(5uality electronic components are part of our uncompromising approach0 &hey3re chosen for their precision2 strength2 and a"ility to withstand the rigors of years of use((and occasional a"use((on the stage and in the studio0 6o compromises are made "ecause cutting any corners((no matter how small((means settling for second "est0 &his is the premise and promise "y which we make amps0 &his re5uires dedication to you2 the guitarist2 and a "elief that an amp is more than a collection of parts0 %t3s part of your sound0 Please fill in the following information for future reference7 Model Name: Model Number: Serial Number: Dealer's Name: Dealer's Address: Date of Pur !ase: Pa "in# Information $npa "in# 4efore you plug in2 inspect your 'enus + amp for any damage0 /our amp was inspected and sound(tested "efore shipment2 "ut transportation can sometimes "e tough0 Check that the FS(8 Footswitch and power cord have "een shipped with the amp0 %f parts are missing2 or if any damage has occurred2 contact your dealer0 Pa "in# Materials 1e designed the original "o. and packing materials to protect your amp during shipment0 Save them0 %f you ever need to send your amp to us or to anyone else2 the original "o. and packing materials will ensure safe transit0

Safet% Pre autions &arnin#: &o avoid the risk of shock or fire2 do not e.pose this amplifier to moisture0 -o not remove the chassis from its ca"inet2 or remove metal covers from chassis parts0 !emoving the chassis from its ca"inet e.poses e.tremely dangerous high voltages0 &here are no user(servicea"le parts inside0 Ha9ardous voltages are present inside the chassis0 !efer all servicing to 5ualified personnel0 Caution: &o avoid a fire ha9ard2 always replace the fuses with the same type and rating0 Caution: ,lways replace the line cord :mains supply; with the proper type0 Caution: ,lways turn off the amplifier "efore making or unplugging any speaker connections0 ,lways transport your amplifier securely2 prefera"ly in a suita"le flight case or packing carton0 4efore operating your amplifier2 "e sure the speakers used are properly connected0 For countries where < to 8< volts ,C is encountered2 make sure that you have the correct power cord0 #ur =<(volt e.port unit can "e used with any of these voltages0 For the >nited ?ingdom2 South ,frica2 ,ustralia2 and 6ew @ealand2 we "uild a special A<' version a"le to handle higher $ains voltages0 For Bapan 1<< ',C models2 all instructions for the 11A ',C models apply0 No Time To Read This Manual? At Least Read This Part Now! 'efore %ou plu# in: &ake a 5uick look inside the "ack of your amp0 $ake sure of the following(( 10 &he tu"es are securely seated in their sockets0 0 'enus + amp7 , speaker cord is plugged into the Speaker 1 output :this )ack must always "e used first; from the internal speaker2 or to a input )ack on a speaker ca"inet with a minimum impedance of 8 ohms0 =0 &he impedance selector is set to match the ca"inet3s internal impedance :C #hms for 1.1 2 1+ohms for .1 com"o;0 Check e.ternal ca"inet if itDs a 'enus + head0 80 &he power cord is plugged in0 A0 &he FS(8 footswitch is plugged in :this is optional;0 +0 Check the "ack and see if the switch is on 'intage:1Ewatts; or $odern:=Awatts;0 No( loo" at t!e front to ma"e sure:

10 &he 'olume and $aster controls are set at low levels : is a good starting point;0 0 &he Power switch is off :the lower half is pushed in;0 =0 &he Stand"y switch is set to stand"y mode :the lower half is pushed in;0 Plu# in) 6ow plug the amp into the wall2 plug your guitar into either input )ack2 and set your controls to one of the Quick Start settings outlined here0 &hen turn on the Power switch0 1ait for a"out a minute for the tu"es to warm up0 &urn on the Stand"y switch0 6ow it3s time to rock0 ,fter you3ve played with your 'enus + for a while2 check out the rest of the manual for some good tips on getting the most out of your amp0 *ui " Start Settin#s %f you3re looking for a good starting point2 try these settings0 !emem"er that every guitar and speaker ca"inet sounds different2 so try "oth inputs2 and ad)ust the Focus and Presence to suit your taste0

C!annel +
$edium Gain 4lues(:$aster not pulled;

High Gain !ock(:$aster pulled for "oost;

$etal(:$aster pulled for "oost;

C!annel ,
Clean Ba99

Spanky clean(:&re"le 4right pulled;

4lackface tone(:$iddle 6otch pulled;

Classic !ock(:&re"le 4right pulled F $aster 6in)a pulled;

-ront Panel .i#! /ain input &his is a high(sensitivity input0 %f your guitar has hot pickups2 then plugging into it makes it easy to overdrive the preamp section2 creating harmonic distortion0 Guitars e5uipped with low(output pickups seem hotter than usual when plugged into this input0 0o( /ain input &his is a low(sensitivity input0 Guitars plugged into it have more headroom "efore distortion sets in :meaning that you can crank up a channel3s volume a

little louder "efore you e.perience Preamp distortion;0 &his is a good choice for a clean overall sound2 and is especially well(suited to active pickups or guitars e5uipped with Preamps0 C!annel + 4oth channels are voiced differently2 and Channel 1 is definitely geared toward creating impressive crunch and spongy lead tones while retaining a vintage feel :think of as a great G4ritishG tone;0 Grit2 grunge2 dirt((whatever you3re looking for in the distortion department is here2 from sweet and singing to hard(driving to ma.imum sustain0 6ote7 Like the controls on all classic amps2 the &re"le2 $iddle2 and 4ass interact2 creating smooth2 musical tone changes0 ,ll three controls operate with even response throughout their ranges0 &his amp has so much potential gain and sustain2 you should not assume that the 'olume controls should "e set on a typical G1<G to start with0 /ou might try =(A as a starting point0 1olume 2(it! !annel3sele t Pull3S(it !4 ,lthough it3s la"eled G'olume2G this control does a lot more than determine how loud Channel 1 is0 %t regulates the Preamp3s volume and works with the $aster to set the level and distortion amount0 , simple rule of thum" is2 the higher the 'olume is set2 the more distortion you get0 &he push switch selects which channel is active0 %ts circuitry is designed so that you don3t hear a pop or click when the channel is changed :&he FS(8 footswitch also selects channelsH the 'olume3s pull switch can "e activated with the FS(8 plugged in or not2 "ut to control the amp from the footswitch2 keep the switch pushed in0 ;0 See info on the FS(8 and its functions0; 'ass &he GchunkG and support that form the "ack"one of your tone come from this control0 %ts effect on your overall sound will "e different at high and low volumes due to the speaker3s characteristics and how much distortion you use0 &he "ass *Q curve has "een specially tailored to complement the ma.imum "ass response of the !%'*!, ca"inet0 ,lso2 the internal speakers of the !ivera ,mplifiers have "een chosen to complement the circuitry and ca"inet si9e0 Middle &he midrange circuit provides the GmeatG that fills out your sound0 %t has a slight notch in the fre5uency spectrum at a"out AA< H92 and turning the kno" alters the depth of that notch2 letting you dramatically change the overall voicing of your tone0 Treble 1hether you3re looking for edge2 slash2 or )ust a little shimmer2 this kno"3s for you0 Like the 4ass control2 the apparent effect of the &re"le changes with the loudness and distortion you dial in0 Master 2(it! Pull 'oost s(it !4 &hink of the $aster as a sort of governor that sets the ma.imum loudness for the channel0 ,lso2 think of it as the second half of what the 'olume kno" does0 1ith the 'olume turned down and the $aster up2 there3s less distortion than if you crank up the 'olume and set the $aster lower0 &he $aster control comes after all distortion and tone(shaping on Channel 12 so its level doesn3t have a "earing on your "asic tone0 1hen you pull the 4oost switch on Channel 12 it adds a whole range of harmonics2 and not )ust gain0 &his is easy to hear "y playing a power chord and comparing its sound

with the switch pushed in and pulled out0 1ith the switch activated2 the tone "looms2 going from fat to ferocious0 C!annel , Channel is e.tremely fle.i"le2 with a flavor that "rings to mind the great classic ,merican tones and te.tures0 /ou can get some pretty impressive "lues overdrive distortion out of Channel too2 and as a rhythm channel it "rings out every su"tlety of your playing0 &he range of tones can "e anywhere from sparkling(clean to perfect for "luesy rhythm((the kind of sound that has an attitude and gets meaner as you pick harder0 1olume &he 'olume kno" regulates the Preamp3s volume and works with the $aster to set the level and distortion amount0 , simple rule of thum" is2 the higher the 'olume is set2 the more distortion you get0 Treble 2(it! Pull 'ri#!t s(it !4 &his tre"le control is similar in operation to the one on Channel 10 %n addition2 it has a "uilt(in Pull 4right switch0 1hen pulled out2 it adds "right highlights to the tone0 ,s the 'olume control is increased past a"out GAG2 the "right switch3s effectiveness will "e decreased0 Middle 2(it! Pull Not ! s(it !4 &he midrange circuit has a slight notch in the fre5uency spectrum at a"out AA< H92 and turning the kno" alters the depth of that notch0 %ts Pull 6otch switch shifts the fre5uency center of that notch down to a"out A< H90 :For reference2 most 1IA<s tweed amps as well as many 4ritish amps have their notch centered at AA< H92 while classic G"lackfaceG ,merican amps have theirs centered at A< H90; *.periment with this2 especially if you3re looking for a uni5uely e.pressive rhythm te.ture0&ypically2 a hum"ucking e5uipped guitar already has a lot o "ass and midrange0 %f you are seeking clean comping or rhythm tones2 having the notch pulled out : A<H9; will allow for more string definition and headroom0 Conversely2 a single coil e5uipped guitar has less mids and may need the fat sound of the notch switch pushed in :AA<H9;0 'ass &he GchunkG and support that form the "ack"one of your tone come from this control0 ,lso2 when using a singled coil guitar for a )a99 or "e"op tone2 this control will add the needed fatness to the lower strings0 Master 2(it! Pull 'oost s(it !4 Channel has a special *Q circuit that works in con)unction with the distortion circuit to sweeten the tone0 &herefore2 the $aster kno"3s effect goes "eyond loudness control0 &ry it with different 'olume and $iddle settings to ad)ust the amount of GsingingG and Ggrit0G &he 4oost2 activated "y pulling the $aster kno" :or pressing the switch on the FS(8 Footswitch;2 is a sweet(sounding "oost characteri9ed "y a more su"tle effect on the harmonics than Channel 13s 4oost control while adding sustain0 &he Ch0 4oost helps to drive the power amp2 and the "est description of its influence over the tone is that it thickens it0 Reverb &his control allows for the e.cellent GHammond + Spring Long PanG !ever" to "e en)oyed0 &his is a GParallelG effect2 and is ad)usta"le for intensity up to A<J0 ,d)ust to taste0

-o us &his control is another !%'*!, e.clusive that actually lets you change the speaker3s response characteristics2 from tight to loose0 &he effect can give closed("ack ca"inets a sound more akin to an open one2 and vice(versa2 plus you can Gcustom "lendG the amount of hardness your final sound has0 6ew to !ivera amps2 first unveiled on Quiana is a new GPull 1armG0 4y pulling this control2 the "ottom end response of the power amp section changes as well as the high end2 giving a sweet contoured tone0 &he Focus and Presence controls will also "e modified in their sweep2 increasing their effectiveness0 Presen e &he Presence control is incorporated as a vital part of the power amp section0 &hink of it as a final "rightness control after all the *Q2 distortion and effects0 Standb% 4y turning the Power on and the Stand"y off :the down position2 la"eled with a G<G;2 you can warm up the amplifier "efore applying full voltage to the Preamp and power output tu"es0 &his prolongs tu"e life0 >sing the Stand"y switch when you3re taking a "reak also helps to e.tend the tu"es3 life2 plus it keeps the amp constantly at the ready0 Bust flip the Stand"y switch to the up :G%G; position2 and you3re ready to play0 Po(er &his is your main power switch0 &he on position is indicated "y the light "eing illuminated0 &he off position is marked "y the G<G on the switch0 4efore turning the amp on2 always check that a speaker is connected and that the power cord is firmly plugged into the amp and the outlet0 Rear Panel Mains Input /our !%'*!, amp has a detacha"le power cord that connects to the chassis ,C connector la"eled $ains %nput0 ,lways use this cord and2 in the event that the power cord re5uires replacement2 replace it with the same type of power cord0 Consult your !%'*!, dealer for further information0 4e sure to use a grounded electrical mains power supply socket whenever possi"le0 &hese outlets have a grounding pin in addition to the normal line and neutral pin0 &he power cord supplied with your !%'*!, amp has a =(pin plug0 -o not cut off or damage the ground pin0 %f the availa"le electrical outlet is of the older (pin type2 use a suita"le ground(lift adapter0 &he >0S0,02 Canada2 and Bapan share a common CS,K>L(style cord0 $ost of *urope and Scandinavia utili9e a *uro plug and have a S*$?#K'-*(style cord0 ,ustralia uses a different type of plug2 as does *ngland2 and South ,frica as well0 6ote7 ,void using long power e.tension cords0 Long cords have sufficient resistance to electrical current that the voltage arriving at your amp can "e significantly reduced0 &his can have a "ad effect on your tone0 Mains -use

&his ,C line fuse protects your amplifier from damage due to shorts2 momentary surges2 and defective power tu"es0 %n the event of a fuse failure2 always replace it with the same type of fuse0 6ote7 ,lways turn the amp off and wait a"out five minutes "efore replacing a fuse0 &his allows the parts to cool and high voltages to dissipate0 For 1<<',C versions2 the $ains Fuse is7 = ,mp2 A< 'olt Slo(4lo type :si9e =,G2 or $-L; For 11A',C versions2 the $ains Fuse is7 = ,mp2 A< 'olt Slo(4lo type :si9e =,G2 or $-L; For =<K A<',C versions2 the $ains Fuse is7 & 10+, :time(delay2 Amm . <mm si9e; .T -use &he power amplifier circuit has its own fuse for protecting the output section from short circuits and transient current peaks that e.ceed the normal current draw0 &hese conditions are usually caused "y a "ad tu"e0 1hen a short circuit or transient peak causes the fuse to "low2 the output tu"es should "e checked and replaced2 if necessary0 For 1<<',C and 11A',C versions2 the H& Fuse is7 1K ,mp2 A< 'olt Slo(4lo type :=,G2 or $-L; For =<K A< ',C versions2 the H& Fuse is7 & A<<ma :time(delay2 Amm . <mm si9e; !epeated "lowing of this fuse is a clear indicator of a defective output tu"e0 ,lways use the correct fuse value when replacing the H& Fuse0 %f the $ains Fuse or the H& Fuse repeatedly "lows2 refer your amp to your local !%'*!, dealer or contact us at :C1C; C==(E<++ for further service assistance0 1inta#e3Modern s(it ! Switching amongst the two settings will produce a change of output power :from =Awatts in modern to 1Ewatts in vintage; as well as harmonic "alance0 %n $odern mode2 the output power amplifier operates in GPentodeG and will sound the cleanest2 have the most headroom2 and sound "right2 with odd harmonics :i0e012=2A2E2 etc0; more noticea"le0 'intage mode "rings the output tu"es to work in G&riodeG mode2 halving the power selected "y the High(Low power switch2 and lowering the odd harmonics while raising the even : 282+2C2 etc0; resulting in a sweeter2 darker tone0 -o not switch while playing0 4est way is to place the amp on stand"y first2 then switch0 Spea"er outputs

, speaker must always "e connected to your 'enus +0 &he amp is designed to deliver at least =A watts to a 8(1+ ohm speaker load :with the %mpedance selector appropriately set to match the given load;0 %f it has to drive speaker loads lower than ohms2 its output transformer or other components could "e damaged0 /ou can use C( or 1+(ohm e.tension ca"inets2 either alone or in pairs :one into each speaker output;0 , (ohm speaker ca"inet alone or a pair of 8(ohm e.tension speaker ca"inets together can "e used2 however2 it is not an optimum match2 and the %mpedance Selector Switch must "e set at it3s lowest setting2 8 ohms0 &he only time you may run the amp without a speaker connected is if you have a proper GdummyG impedance load "o. plugged into the speaker output0 >sing a dummy load protects the output transformer2 "ut prolonged use shortens the life of the amp3s output tu"es when the amp is operated at high levels00 Bust "ecause you cannot hear the amp does not mean it is not working hard0 ,lways use a heavy(gauge speaker cord0 &he larger the diameter of the wire2 the lesser of power to "e lost0 , shielded guitar cord can3t handle the power that your amp provides2 and therefore won3t sound right((plus it may actually harm your amp0 !efer to the connection diagrams for further information0 6ote7 6ever use a speaker output to connect directly to the input of a mi.er2 a tape recorder2 a slave amp2 or headphones0 For further information2 refer to the hook(up diagrams for proper connection with e.tension speaker ca"inets0 0ine Output /our !%'*!, 'enus + amp can drive another !%'*!, amp2 power amp2 or other guitar amplifier0 &he Line #ut is post(power amp2 so every "it of tone from your Preamp2 effects :if used;2 and power(amp circuitry is sent from this )ack0 >se a shielded cord connected "etween the amp3s Line #ut and the input of a second amplifier :check that amp3s manual(( it may recommend a specific input;0 &he Line #ut can also "e used to feed a signal to a tape recorder or mi.er0 ,lthough the recorder or mi.er doesn3t receive the tone that comes from the speaker2 it does receive all of the signal from every other stage of the amp2 and for live(performance recording it does an e.cellent )o" of isolating your guitar sound0 6ote7 -o not connect the Line #ut to speakers or headphones0 For further information2 refer to the hook(up diagrams for proper connection0 Impedan e Sele tor Set the %mpedance Selector to match the impedance load of your internal speakers :C #hms;2 or a different setting when used with e.ternal ca"inets Here3s how7 8(ohm setting L #ne 8(ohm ca"inet or two C(ohm ca"inets :one plugged into each speaker output2 like an internal C #hm and an e.ternal C #hm;;0 >se this setting if a 8 to ohm load is needed to drive0 C(ohm setting L #ne C(ohm ca"inet or two 1+(ohm ca"inets :one plugged into each speaker output2 or when using )ust the internal speakers2 C #hms;0

1+(ohm setting L #ne 1+(ohm ca"inet plugged into the Speaker 1 )ack 6ote7Loads that are not matched properly may harm your amp0 %f you aren3t sure if your speaker load is correct2 contact your !%'*!, dealer2 or call !%'*!, Customer Service0 %f une5ual speaker ca"inets loads2 i0e0 a 8 ohm ca"inet and an C ohm ca"inet are used together2 une5ual amounts of power may "e distri"uted to these ca"inets due to a non symmetrical load0 -oots(it ! 5a " &his C(pin -%6 plug is designed to work specifically with the included FS(8 footswitch0 /our 'enus + amp will function perfectly without a footswitch0 However2 the footswitch provides a hands(free way to switch channels2 select "oost functions and effects loop on or off0 %ts four switches control the following7

Channel Select Channel 1K Gain 4oost for Channel 1 Gain 4oost for Channel *fffects Loop onKoff

6ote7 %f you are using the FS(8 footswitch2 all of the Front Panel switching functions remain intact and can "e selected "y the respective controls pull(switch function0 ,lso2 the switches and their L*-s are driven "y the amplifier3s powerH there is no "attery to replace inside the FS(80 6ffe ts 0oop #f course2 you can use pedals and rack(mounted effects "etween your guitar and the amp0 %n fact2 that3s where most wah(wahs and other pedals sound e.ceptionally good0 However2 rack signal processors are often "est suited to "eing placed after the Preamp3s tone(shaping circuitry0 /our 'enus3s *ffects Loop is designed to give you the "est match "etween the amp and the processor "y allowing you to set the level of the signal going to the effect2 as well as the one coming "ack0 &herefore2 you can tailor your ampKeffects levels for "est signal(to(noise ratio and the amount of distortion you want0 6ote7 &he *ffects Loop send can "e used to route a signal to a guitar tuner2 recording mi.er2 another guitar amplifiers effects loop return :for 4i($ono amping;2 etc0 &he *ffects Loop comes after the Preamp section0 %n addition2 its low(impedance circuitry lets you drive everything from the simplest stomp("o. effect to the most sophisticated pro signal processor with e.cellent results0 %t3s also fully "uffered2 meaning that it can drive long cords and line(level gear and mi.ing consoles0 :4ecause the signal is electrically un"alanced2 you can use an un"alanced(to("alanced output transformer to connect to e5uipment re5uiring a "alanced input0; /ou can also use the *ffects Loop as a sort of power attenuator "y turning it on and lowering the send and return level controls0 %tDs assigna"le so you can keep all your

headroom on channel while attenuating channel 10 &his is great if you like the cranked up master tone for thick power amp distortion leads2 at lower volumes0 4efore you connect a signal processor to your amp2 either turn the amp off or to stand"y0 >se high(5uality shielded cords "etween the amp and processor0 6ever use a speaker cord0 Settin# 6ffe ts 0oop levels 10 ,fter you connect the amp3s Send and !eturn with the signal processor3s input and output2 pull the !eturn kno" to activate the *ffects loop0 ,ssign it to the desired channel or "oth0 &hen set the amp3s Send Level and !eturn Level "etween A and +0 0 Plug in your guitar2 turn the signal processor on2 and then turn on the amp :or flip the stand"y switch;0 =0 Set the amp3s *ffects Loop Send Level and the signal processor3s input level so that you don3t overload the processor0 ?eep your ears open for unwanted distortion from the signal processor :you3ll know it "y its crackly2 unmusical sound;0 1hack a few chords on your guitar to check that your settings are correct0 80 6ow turn up the *ffects Loop !eturn kno" until the proper volume and overdrive are dialed in0 /ou3ll pro"a"ly have to e.periment with the signal processor3s output level until you get the "est sound and lowest amount of noise0 A0 $ake sure that you consider the straightKeffects "lend at the signal processor2 since all of your Preamp3s signal is passed through the *ffects Loop0 /ou may also use the Gmi.G output2 if the unit has one2 ad)usting the mi. on the effects processor to suit your taste0 6ote7 %f delay sounds such as slap echo2 rever"2 and repeat delay will "e your primary choice of effects2 usually a A<J wet mi. from the effects should "e used0 &he *ffects Loop Send is configured so that it is always active2 so you can use it as a varia"le output0 6ote that if you use the Send to drive slave amps2 etc02 and have nothing plugged into the !eturn )ack2 the signal still passes from the Preamp to the power amp even when the *ffects Loop is internally "ypassed0 Conne tin# t!e 1enus 7 (it! ot!er #ear &he following illustrations will help you to properly connect your Quiana to other amps2 e.tension speaker ca"inets2 and recording and P0,0 gear0 $ake sure the amp and all other gear are turned off whenever you make or change any connections0 Drivin# one e8ternal spea"er abinet

>sing a heavy(gauge speaker cord2 connect the output )ack la"eled Speaker 1 to the speaker input on an e.tension ca"inet with a minimum of a 8(ohm impedance and power(handling capacity of at least +< watts for the 'enus +0 , single C( or 1+(ohm e.tension ca"inet can "e used2 too0 For the "est tone and ma.imum output2 we recommend using any of the !%'*!, speaker ca"inets loaded with either Celestion 'intage =<3s2 or our special 1<G driver0 6ote7 !egardless of the type or num"er of speaker ca"inets you use2 always make sure that the 'enus +3s %mpedance Selector is set to match the speaker ca"inet3s impedance0 Drivin# internal and one e8ternal spea"er abinet

%n this configuration2 the 'enus + is driving the internal speaker load2 with an identical impedance e.ternal load0 >sing heavy(gauge speaker cords2 connect the output )ack la"eled Speaker to the speaker inputs on e.tension ca"inets with a minimum C(ohm impedance and power(handling capacity of +< watts0 Set the 'enus +3s %mpedance Selector to 8 ohms0 Drivin# t(o spea"er abinets

%n this configuration2 the 'enus + is driving two speaker ca"inets with identical impedance3s0 >sing heavy(gauge speaker cords2 connect the output )acks la"eled Speaker 1 and Speaker to the speaker inputs on e.tension ca"inets with a minimum C(ohm impedance and power(handling capacity of +< watts0 /ou can also hook up two 1+(ohm ca"inets2 "ut avoid if possi"le the use of two 8(ohm ca"inets2 "ecause the overall impedance load will "e "elow what is optimum for the amplifier and sustained use could result in overheating damage0 1hen using two C(ohm ca"inets2 set the 'enus3s %mpedance Selector to 8 ohms0 1hen using two 1+(ohm ca"inets2 set it to C ohms0

Runnin# t(o amps in parallel (it!out a Y3 ord

&he Preamp and output amp sections2 as well as all controls2 function normally in this setup0 >se a shielded cord0 6ote7 $ake sure speaker ca"inets are connected to "oth !%'*!, amps0 Slavin# a se ond 1enus 7

>sing a shielded cord2 connect the first !%'*!,3s Line #ut to the *ffects Loop !eturn )ack on a second !%'*!,0 ,d)usting the !eturn Level of the second amp sets the relative volume of the second amp0 ,ll tone and distortion ad)ustments are made "y the first amp0 ,lternatively2 you can use the *ffects Loop Send )ack from the first amp instead of its Line #ut0 &he Send Level control sets the signal level "eing sent to the second amp0 6ote7 $ake sure that at least one speaker ca"inet is connected to each amp at all times0 Slavin# a se ond amp or po(er amp

Connect a shielded cord from your 'enus3s Line #ut to the Power ,mp %n or *ffects Loop !eturn of a second amp0 ,ll volume and tone changes made on the 'enus + will affect what comes out of the second amp0 Caution7 6ever use the speaker outputs as line outputs0 &heir power level is e.tremely high and can cause tremendous damage to another amp3s input0 %f you don3t have any effects patched into the 'enus3s *ffects Loop2 you can use its Send )ack instead of the Line #ut0 &he Send Level kno" then acts as a varia"le output level0 Pla in# a si#nal pro essor in t!e effe ts loop

>sing shielded cords2 connect the *ffects Loop Send to the processor3s input2 and the processor3s output to the *ffects Loop !eturn0 ,d)ust the mi.ture of effectKnon(effect sounds at the signal processor2 and set the levels at the amp and processor for lowest distortion0 %f you use multiple signal processors2 connect them in series :processor 13s output to processor 3s input2 etc0;2 and patch the 'enusDs Send to the first processor3s input and the 'enus3s !eturn to the last processor3s output0 %f the processor has stereo outputs2 you can connect one to the *ffects Loop !eturn of a second amp0 Sendin# a dire t si#nal to P9A9 or re ordin# #ear

>sing a shielded cord2 connect the 'enus +3s Line #ut to the line input or channel input of a mi.er or recorder0 :&he signal comes from the amp3s output stage2 so all tone2 distortion2 and overdrive characteristics are included0; /ou can use the *ffects Loop Send )ack instead of the Line #ut2 too0 Caution7 6ever use the speaker output0 /ou will need to ad)ust the e5uali9ation of the mi.er carefully2 as this sound differs greatly from a sound heard "y a microphone placed in front of a speaker ca"inet0 >sing a GCa"inet *mulatorG in the signal path may "e a good idea to try0 Speakers act as giant filters2 and as the signal from the Line #ut is full fre5uency2 not affected "y the mechanical(acoustic filter of a speaker2 it will have a lot more high fre5uencies present0 Care And Troubles!ootin# Chances are2 you "ought your !%'*!, amp to make your guitar sound great2 not to improve your skills with electronics0 1hat we3re saying is2 G%f something ever goes wrong with your amp2 don3t try to fi. it yourself0G &here are some potentially lethal high voltages inside the amp2 plus if you do something that causes even more damage than when you started out2 the person who does the real repair will pro"a"ly tell you2 GHey2 % know what3s wrong0 Some"ody3s "een monkeying around in here0G ,nd2 of course2 your warranty will "e void0 &here are some things you can do to keep your amp running and to determine :and hopefully remedy; common difficulties0 :eep t!e amp out of t!e elements9 , lot of this is common sense0 -on3t use your amp in a sauna or in the "athtu"0 -on3t leave it out in the rain or in a damp "asement0 %f you take it to a gig or to practice and it3s cold out2 give it 1A minutes or a half(hour to stand in the room where you3ll "e playing0 &hat way2 it can get acclimated and sound its "est when you3re ready to play0 'e ni e to it9 &he )ury is still out on whether talking to plants makes them happy2 or whether *lvis lives on the moon2 "ut the verdict on pampering amps is well(known0 -on3t drop2 knock over2 kick2 or otherwise mistreat your amp0 %f you don3t have a flight case for travel2 use the "o. it came in2 or wrap it in something thick2 soft2 and protective0 !%'*!,

amps are "uilt to take a lot2 "ut why push itM %f you treat your amp well2 it will treat you :and your guitar3s tone; well0 C!e " for loose tubes9 Here3s as close as you should get to "eing inside your amp0 1ith the amp unplugged and cooled off2 e.amine the tu"es to make sure they3re in tight and straight0 6ote7 >nlike light "ul"s2 tu"es push straight into their sockets0 6ever try to twist themN ,lso note that some of the tu"es are inside of metal sleeves0 &hese are easy to remove for checking the tu"es0 Grasp the sleeve with your fingers and depress it :it3s spring(loaded; and turn to the left :counterclockwise;0 6ow pull it offH this may re5uire a little wiggling action0 !emem"er to put the sleeve "ack on after you check the tu"e0 Ma"e sure t!e po(er ord is ti#!tl% plu##ed in9 &his is critical at "oth ends of the cord0 ,nd don3t use one of those =(pin(to( (pin adapters unless you connect the ground lug to the outlet0 Leaving the ground disconnected isn3t )ust cheating((it3s dangerous to un(ground any electrical device that3s supposed to "e grounded0 0et it idle before %ou pla%9 %f you have a few minutes to spare "efore you play2 turn the amp on and set it to stand"y so that all the parts can get warmed up and sta"le0 #nce the amp3s nice and warm :A or 1< minutes;2 flip the Stand"y switch and get "usy on your guitar0 Clean %our amp on e in a (!ile9 /ou can use a damp "ut not wet cloth2 or one moistened in a weak solution of dishwashing detergent and water to wipe off grime2 dried Pepsi2 4eer2 and whatever else accumulates on the vinyl covering0 %f you use Gaffers or -uct &ape to hold Picks on the surface of the 'enus + and you need to remove the adhesive2 use a small amount of !u""ing ,lcohol on a soft cloth2 then wipe off the residual with a soapKwater solution0 $ake sure the amp is unplugged first0 ,lso make sure that no li5uid is spilled into the top ventilation grille2 or that the tu"es have any li5uid of any source dripped on them0 *verything else can "e vacuumed2 as long as you3re gentle and use a soft("ristled "rush attachment on the vacuum hose0 Quick &rou"leshooting Guide Amp (on't turn on 10 $ake sure that the ,C mains cord is securely connected at "oth ends0 0 'erify the power source with something that you know works :a radio2 a light2 etc0;0 =0 Check the $ains Fuse2 and replace it if necessary :if it "lows again2 refer your amp to 5ualified service personnel;0 T!ere's no sound 10 $ake sure that the guitar cord to the input is okay :wiggle it((check your guitar3s volume setting2 too;0

0 Check the 'olume controls0 =0 Check the Stand"y switch0 80 %f an effect or signal processor is plugged into the *ffects Loop2 make sure it3s turned on and that the level controls on the amp and processor are set correctly0 A0 Check the speaker ca"le or ca"les to see if they are disconnected or shorted0 +0 Check for "lown speakers0 E0 %f a fuse is "lown2 replace it :if it "lows again2 refer your amp to 5ualified service personnel;0 T!e amp s!uts do(n une8pe tedl% 10 Follow the seven steps in the G&here3s no soundG section0 0 &urn off the amp and wait A minutes "efore turning it on again0 ,n internal thermal protection circuit can shut the amp down if it "ecomes overheated0 =0 ,fter A minutes2 turn it on2 and if it shuts down again2 refer the amp to 5ualified service personnel0 6ote7 #n S*$?# =<K A<(volt models2 there are two additional & 10+, : A<(volt Slo(4lo type2 Amm . <mm; fuses and one & 1<, : A<(volt Slo(4lo type2 Amm . <mm; fuse located internally0 &hese protect the amp3s output tu"e filaments and should only "e replaced "y 5ualified service personnel0 T!ere's un(anted distortion 10 Check the speaker:s;0 0 Check the ca"les0 =0 Check the signal level at other devices in the signal path0 80 #ne or more tu"es may "e "ad :refer to the tu"e information in this manual2 or take your amp to 5ualified service personnel;0 Tube Care ; Repla ement Like a sports car2 there3s a certain amount of wear and tear to "e e.pected in a high( performance tu"e amp0 #ver time2 especially with hard use2 tu"es may need replacement0 &hat3s why it3s a good idea to make note of when you purchased your amp and whenever

you replace tu"es0 %t3s no accident that your amp has two common types of tu"es7 &hey3re great(sounding and relia"le2 and it3s easy to find replacements0 Here3s a tu"e chart to show you which tu"es go where0

0o ation T%pe '1 1 ,OE, ' 1 ,OE, '= 1 ,OE, '8 1 ,OE, 'A 1 ,OE, '+ +'+G& 'E +'+G& 'C +'+G& 'I +'+G& .ere's a brief des ription of (!at ea ! tube does: 1+ %nput "uffer and tone control driver for Channel 2 and also the first Preamp stage of Channel 10 1, &one control follower for Channel and an additional gain stage for Channel 10

1< &hird gain stage for Channel and for Channel 1 1= !ever" follower gain stage2 and mi.er for "oth channels 1> Phase inverter driver tu"e for the power amp section 1731? Power amp tu"es((for "est operation2 all power tu"es should "e changed at the same time0 >se a matched pair if at all possi"le0 C!e "in# for mi rop!oni tubes

,s tu"es wear2 some pro"lems can come up0 #ne of the most common symptoms is a ringing sound0 &his is usually due to the tu"e "ecoming microphonic :like its name suggests2 it3s picking up sound and amplifying it;0 1ith the amp unplugged and cooled off2 e.amine the tu"es to make sure they3re in tight and straight0 6ever twist themN Gently grasp the tu"e and wiggle it into place0 4ecause some of the tu"es are inside of metal sleeves2 you will have to remove the sleeves to check them for microphonics0 Grasp the sleeve with your fingers and depress it :it3s spring( loaded; and turn to the left :counterclockwise;0 6ow pull it offH this may re5uire a little wiggling action0 Preamp tube first aid %f you hear ringing :a feed"ack(like high(pitched sound; in your amp2 it3s pro"a"ly coming from a Preamp tu"e0 Here3s a procedure to find which tu"e is giving you trou"le0 1ith nothing plugged into either the High Gain or Low Gain inputs2 and the $aster controls turned down to A or "elow2 turn the amp on0 &urn up the 'olume on Channel 12 or Channel 0 6ow use the tip of a pencil to gently tap the end of each of the small tu"es :'1 through 'A; and listen for sustained ringing0 &urn up the 'olume and $aster kno"s and keep tapping until you find the tu"e that rings :or s5ueals;0 &urn off the amp2 and allow the tu"es to cool0 6ow pull out the trou"lesome tu"e and replace it with one of the same value :that is2 if you3re pulling out a 1 ,OE2 replace it with a 1 ,OE;0 $ake sure that the tu"e is oriented correctly when pulling it out or putting it "ack in0 %f you look at the end of the tu"e and the socket2 you3ll notice that the nine pins are arranged in an incomplete circle0 ,lways make sure the pins are aligned correctly0 6ever force a tu"e into its socket0 !emem"er to put the sleeve "ack on after you check or replace a tu"e0 Po(er amp tube first aid Like Preamp tu"es2 power amp tu"es can go "ad or wear out0 /our 'enus + has four power amp tu"es2 and if one goes "ad2 they should all "e replaced0 &his assures optimum output and tone0 %f a power tu"e shorts out2 the H& Fuse will "e "lown0 !emove power from the amp and replace the fuse "efore doing the following7 10 Let the power tu"es cool0 !emem"er the way the eight pins are arranged2 and note that the center hole on the tu"e socket has a keyway that matches the center post on the tu"e0

0 !eplace one tu"e0 &urn the amp on0 %f the fuse "lows :or the tu"e glows cherry red2 indicating an internal short;2 you3ve found the "ad tu"e0 &urn off the amp immediately0 %f the fuse doesn3t "low2 replace another tu"e and turn the amp on again0 !epeat this procedure until you3ve determined which tu"e is "ad0 =0 1hen the tu"es have cooled2 remove them0 !eplace all power tu"es0 :-on3t throw away good tu"es from the old set2 though((save them as sparesN;0 General information a"out tu"e types0 1e are "ig fans of +'+G& &u"es2 #riginally they were developed for low power Hi(Fi2 !adio2 and &elevision applications here in the >S,0 Sonically the +'+ is like the *uropean *L(C82 e.cept capa"le of putting out more power2 and far more relia"le0 *l(C83s were originally made for &a"le &op radios and cheap &elevisions2 and were not made to "e stressed the way Guitar ,mps can do0 &he "est >S, "rands were !C, and G*0 For many years after !C, and G* ceased production2 the foreign made +'+G& tu"es that were availa"le were dreadful0 1hen SovtekK*lectro Harmoni. came out with the +'+*H2 we tested a large lot of them and decided that we could make relia"le and great(sounding amps with them0 1e are very critical in our testing of our tu"es2 and throw away many that do not make our grade0 ,ll of our amps are "uilt with matched tu"es2 that are graded as well0 1hen you need to purchase replacement tu"es2 if you order the same grade num"er that are in your amp originally from the factory :provided that no one has changed the "ias set at the factory;2 you can change out the tu"es without needing the "ias to "e re(ad)usted0 %f you use tu"es not from us or of a different grade or value2 you will need to have the amp re"iased0 %n terms of 1 ,OE, types2 there are only = factories that we know of "uilding this tu"e typeH BBK&esla2 Sovtek2 and !u"y &u"es in China0 ,gain2 6#S stocks still e.ist of !C,2 G0*02 $ullard2 &elefunken2 Sylvania2 $a9da2 and Philips0 >sually the Chinese sound the "rightest and have the most gain0 !ecently the Sovtek 1 ,OELP has "een made availa"le and it is improved from it3s predecessors2 yet has less gain and less high end than the Chinese0 !C,2 G0*0 Philips2 $ullard :6#S; are great tu"es2 "ut may need to "e selected for microphonics0 1e are using mostly Chinese for the 1 ,OE,3s2 "ut we may use a Sovtek in position '1 only0 %f you use Sovtek2 or BBK&esla in all of the positions :'1('A;2 the amp will sound way too dark2 and will lose gain and headroom0 %t will sound like a "lanket was placed over the amp0 'enus + Specifications7 .i#!3#ain input impedan e: 1 $egohm 0o(3#ain input impedan e: ==k ohms Output impedan e: Selecta"le2 8 ohms2 C ohms2 or 1+ ohms 0ine Output impedan e: ==< ohms minimum

6ffe ts 0oop Send Output impedan e: A+< ohms minimum 6ffe ts 0oop Return Input impedan e: 1<k ohms minimum Total !armoni distortion: AJ at rated power 'and(idt!: A< H9 to <kH9 Preamp tubes: Five 1 ,OE, Output tubes: Four +'+G& Tube volta#e: 8=< volts -C Output po(er: <>P watts !$S into C ohms Operatin# volta#e: 11A volts ,C2 =< or A< volts ,C :e.port model;2 or 1<< volts ,C :Bapan only; -S3= -oots(it ! fun tions: Channel Select2 Channel 1 4oost2 Channel 4oost2 *ffects Loop 16N$S 7 ++, Dimensions and (ei#!t: .ei#!t: 1IG with ru""er feet &idt!: 8G Dept!: 1 G &ei#!t: AC l"s0 :estimate; Cabinet material: =K8G and AKCG(thick 4irch Plywood Cabinet t!i "ness: =K8G Constru tion: -adoed )oints Coverin#: vinyl Cleanin# of vin%l overin#: $oist cloth2 dishwashing li5uid

Warranty Su")ect to the #"ligations and *.clusions found "elow2 this !%'*!, product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the period of one :1; year from the date of purchase2 with the e.ception of tu"es2 which carry no warranty2 and loudspeaker drivers2 which are covered for I< days0 &he warranty period commences on the date of purchase "y the original user0 Performance under this warranty must "e o"tained at one of the following7 a !%'*!, ,uthori9ed Service Station2 "y returning the unit to the !%'*!, factory with prior authori9ation2 or (in countries outside of the United States) "y a representative !%'*!, distri"utor0 , list of !%'*!, ,uthori9ed Service Stations can "e o"tained from !%'*!,2 A<C S0 'arney2 4ur"ank2 C, I1A< 2 >S,2 ,&&607 1arranty Service0 &elephone :C1C; E+E(8+<<H Fa. :C1C; =I8( <IE0 Obli#ations 10 &his warranty will "e honored only on the presentation of the original proof of purchase0 0 &ransportation of the product to the service station or !%'*!, factory is the responsi"ility of the user unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty0 !%'*!, will pay for return shipping charges if the repairs are covered "y the warranty0 68 lusions 10 &his warranty shall not cover ad)ustment of customer(operated controls as e.plained in the appropriate model3s instruction manual2 or products that have "een altered2 replaced2 or have missing serial num"ers0 0 &his warranty shall not apply to the appearance of accessory items including2 "ut not limited to2 ca"inets2 ca"inet parts2 or kno"s0 =0 &his warranty does not apply to uncrating2 setup2 installation2 or the removal and re( installation of products for repair0 80 &his warranty shall not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated "y any cause "eyond the control of !%'*!, including2 "ut not limited to2 any malfunction2 defects2 or failure caused "y or resulting from unauthori9ed service or parts2 damage resulting from improper packaging when returning product2 damaged or "roken tu"es2 incorrect line voltage2 improper maintenance2 modification or repair for the user2 a"use2 misuse2 neglect2 accident2 fire2 flood2 or other ,cts of God0 A0 &his warranty shall not apply to any loudspeaker drivers that have "een damaged due to thermal destruction2 or physical destruction such as moisture2 rips2 tears2 shock2 or transport0 +0 !esponsi"ility for any repair of any !%'*!, product sold outside of >0S0 "oundaries is "orne "y the !%'*!, representative in that particular country or territory0 ,lso2 the warranty term and conditions may "e different from those stated

a"ove0 Please contact the !%'*!, distri"utor or dealer in your country for more information0 for it any other o"ligation or lia"ility0 %n no event shall !%'*!, "e lia"le for special or conse5uential damages arising from the use of this product2 or for any delay in the performance or this warranty due to causes "eyond our control0 Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts andKor do not allow the e.clusion or limitation of conse5uential damages2 so the a"ove limitations on implied warranty and conse5uential damages may not apply to you0 &his warranty gives you specific legal rights0 /ou may have other rights that vary from state to state0

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