1. Input - Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.

2. Clean Volume - This controls the volume of the Clean Channel. Turning it clockwise increases the volume.

3. Clean Tone - The Tone control allows adjustment of the balance between treble and bass frequencies within the sound. At low settings (counter clockwise) the sound will be warmer and darker in character. As the Tone control is rotated clockwise the sound will become brighter.

4. Overdrive Select - Press this switch to select the Overdrive Channel.

5. Overdrive Indicator - When the red LED is on the Overdrive Channel is selected. When the LED is off the Clean Channel is in operation.

6. Overdrive Gain - The Gain control adjusts the amount of the Overdrive Channel’s overdrive or distortion. Low settings, counter clockwise (CCW), will deliver a clean sound on the edge of break-up. As the Gain control is increased clockwise (CW) the sound will become more overdriven moving through crunch tones until, at its maximum position, a full distorted lead tone is arrived at.

7. Overdrive Volume - This controls the volume of the Overdrive Channel. Turning it clockwise increases the volume.

8. Bass (OD Channel) - The Bass control adjusts the amount of low end frequencies in your tone. This amp has an advanced tone shaping circuit which allows the tone to be tight and cutting, (CCW), to warm and thumping (CW).

9. Middle (OD Channel) - The Middle control adjusts the amount of middle frequencies in your tone. The middle frequencies are particularly important in setting the amount of ‘body’ your tone has. With the Middle control set to its minimum position (fully CCW) the sound will be aggressive and scooped, a tone ideal for aggressive rhythm playing. As the Middle control is increased (CW) the amount of ‘body’ is increased, which is more suitable for sustained lead guitar tones.

10. Treble (OD Channel) - The Treble control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies within the sound. At low settings (CCW) the sound will be warm and darker in character. As the Treble control is increased (CW) the sound will become brighter. At the maximum settings the sound will be aggressive and cutting.

11. ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) - The ISF control works in conjunction with the Bass, Middle and Treble controls. It allows you to choose the exact tonal signature you prefer. Fully CCW has a more American characteristic with a tight bottom end and more aggressive middle, and fully CW has a British characteristic which is more ‘woody’ and less aggressive.

12. Reverb (HT-5R and HT-5RH only) - The Reverb control sets the overall level of the reverb effect. With the control fully counter clockwise there will be no reverb. Turning the control clockwise will increase the amount of reverb. The HT-5R features digital stereo reverb as found on the HT Venue Series and HT-1R adding a rich depth to any playing style.

13. Power Indicator Light - The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.

14. Standby - This switch enables the operation of the power amp stage and speaker output. Always turn this on at least 30 seconds after the Power switch (15). For silent recording or practise this switch should be put in the standby position. This will disable the power stage, but the emulated output will continue to work.

15. Power - This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off. You should always turn this switch on before turning on the Standby switch (14).

Rear Panel Features:

•  Mains Input - The supplied detachable mains lead is connected here. The lead should only be connected to a power outlet that is compatible with the voltage, power and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. If in doubt get advice from a qualified technician.
• Speaker Outputs - The output marked ‘1x16 Ohm’ is for the connection of a single 16 Ohm external speaker cabinet. The outputs marked ‘1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm’ are for the connection
• Speaker Emulated Output & Headphones - This output emulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker cabinet and provides a natural valve overdrive tone for connection to a recording device or mixing desk, and for use with headphones. To make full use of the stereo reverb, use a stereo jack to two mono jacks splitter lead to feed two channels of the recording device or mixer (see diagram below). The output will also function into a mono guitar type lead. Always use a good quality screened lead.
• Cabinet Switch - The switch enables you to select either a 4x12 closed back or a 1x12 open back cabinet emulation for the Speaker Emulated Output.
• Footswitch - The supplied footswitch is connected here. The footswitch enables you to switch between the Clean and Overdrive channels. The Overdrive Select Switch (4) on the amplifier must be depressed to allow the footswitch to work.
• Effects Loop Send - Connect the (mono) input of an external effects unit here.
• Effects Loop Return - Connect the (mono) output of an external effects unit here.
• Effects Loop Level - The Effect Loop Level switch sets the effects loop to either +4dBV/-10dBV, which enables you to use it with either professional equipment (+4dBV setting), or with guitar level effects such as effects pedals (-10dBV setting).
• MP3/Line Input - Connect the output of your MP3 or CD player here. Adjust the player’s volume to match that of your guitar to enable you to play along.