Hartke KILO Mode D'emploi page 9

Kilo • 1000 Watt Bass Amplifier
8. MUTE Switch – When engaged, this orange backlit switch mutes all of the out-
puts exept the front and rear panel TUNER outputs. A footswitch can be connect-
ed to the amplifier to control muting (the front panel switch is disengaged when
the footswitch is plugged in).
9. GAIN – This control adjusts the amount of level provided to the tube preamp
stage. The Peak light (see #10) will illuminate if the input signal is clipping the
preamp stage, which indicates unwanted distortion. Turn the GAIN control down
until the Peak light lights only occasionally.
10. Peak Light – This red light illuminates when clipping occurs in the preamp signal
path. If you notice that the Peak light is continuously lighting, turn the GAIN con-
trol down until the Peak light lights only occasionally.
11. BRITE Switch – When pressed, this green backlit switch boosts the high frequency
output by 6 dB.
12. SHAPE – The Shape circuit applies a pre-set equalization curve with a slight lift in
the low frequencies, a cut in the mids, or a slight lift in the highs, depending on
its setting. The SHAPE control knob is used to set the center cut frequency for the
Shape circuit.
13. SHAPE Switch – This green backlit switch is used to engage the Shape circuit (see
#12). For additional control on stage, the SHAPE switch can be controlled using a
footswitch (the front panel switch is disengaged when the footswitch is plugged
in).
14. BASS – As part of the passive tone stack equalizer, this control is used to adjust
the low frequency response.
15. DEEP Switch – When engaged, this green backlit switch boosts the low frequency
response of the signal.
16. MID – As part of the passive tone stack equalizer, this control is used to adjust the
mid-range frequency response.
17. EFX Switch – When selected, this green backlit switch sends the signal to the rear
panel EFFECTS SEND jack, allowing you to globally turn on and off the signal from
your outboard effects for added tone control. A footswitch can be connected to
control the EFX switch (the front panel switch is disengaged when the footswitch
is plugged in).
18. TREBLE – As part of the passive tone stack equalizer, this control is used to adjust
the high frequency response.
19. GEQ Switch – When this green backlit switch is pressed, the graphic equalizer
circuitry is operational. When the switch is disengaged, the circuity is bypassed.
This switch allows you to set up a custom equalization curve with the graphic EQ
sliders, which can then be activated with the press of a single button. A footswitch
can be connected to control the GEQ switch (the front panel switch is disengaged
when the footswitch is plugged in).
Front Panel Controls
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