Laboga Mr.Hector, User Manual

Page 1: ...Hand made 100 Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier Head...

Page 2: ...g top quality equipment The various correction possibilities of the amplifier will enable each individual to find their own sound and will ensure long hours of creative entertainment We hope the ampli...

Page 3: ...URES 5 WHAT IS IN THE SET 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 6 TECHNICAL HINTS PROPER USAGE 7 FRONT PANEL PANEL DESCRIPTION 8 REAR PANEL VARIOUS FUNCTIONS 11 TUBES MAINTENANCE 13 EXEMPLARY AMPLIFIER SETTINGS 15 TEC...

Page 4: ...little gain causes a change of distortion for a more vintage like sound In tone regulation we used a Mid Switch which changes the way of tone frequencies Various EQ settings with the simultaneous acti...

Page 5: ...se the same tone control including the Mid Switch the same tone control for both channels with Mid Switch footswitch changes channels and Master Volume channel switching on relays separate bright swit...

Page 6: ...o avoid electrical shock never open the amplifier s cover In case of failure refer servicing to qualified personnel Always use the highest quality signal cables we recommend Laboga Way of sound cables...

Page 7: ...e solvents on the amplifier use additional devices and accessories according to the manufacturer s recommendations the power supply cord should be unplugged from the outlet during storms or when the d...

Page 8: ...fore switching In position I Diode diode rectification is used however in position II tube rectification is used 8 HINT In position I there is more response and dynamics the sound is more aggressive a...

Page 9: ...djusts the high frequency tone HINT Set all tone controls to a 12 00 o clock position then adjust them individually to get the best sound Remember that those controls stay in a mutual relation the cha...

Page 10: ...So you can get crunch on both channels which at the same time differ in character and dynamics 16 Bright High frequency boost for the clean channel HINT use it to achieve clear sound It is helpful wh...

Page 11: ...ate power output socket 11 4 Effects loop socket Send Output signal socket taken from the preamplifier Nominal signal output level is 0dBV HINT This output always has signal even if the loop is not us...

Page 12: ...rs of power tubes which should work as a quartet all four tubes have the same parameters You will have access to it if you unscrew the rear grate which secures power tubes Be careful hot tubes may cau...

Page 13: ...se over time a tube replacement might be in order One indicator is a loss of high frequencies and dynamic range There are other signs that indicate that tubes should be changed a red outer metal cover...

Page 14: ...O USE THE AMPLIFIER IN ORDER TO PROLONG TUBES LIFE SPAN 1 The amplifier is fitted with a rubber tube socket suspension which makes the amplifier more resistant to vibrations and shock However do not e...

Page 15: ...atter of taste see hint in point 2 on page 8 Bright matter of taste Crunch Tube Diode matter of taste see hint in point 2 on page 8 Classic Overdrive Tube Diode matter of taste see hint in point 2 on...

Page 16: ...idual settings draw your own knob settings Name Switch position Tube Diode Name Switch position Tube Diode Name Switch position Tube Diode Name Switch position Tube Diode Name Switch position Tube Dio...

Page 17: ...depend on impedance Balanced line signal level output 0 dBV EFFECTS LOOP Effects Loop Send output level 0 dBV Effects Loop Send output impedance 100 Ohm Effects Loop Return output level 0 dBV Effects...

Page 18: ...ent contact authorized Laboga service or any Laboga retailer If the fuse isn t blown plug the guitar cable into the return socket at the back of the amplifier and check if you can hear the guitar If y...

Page 19: ...heck if it disappears when you turn down the Lead Volume If yes unplug the amplifier from the power socket wait for the tubes to cool down unscrew the rear grate and exchange V2 for V3 or V4 If the no...

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