Page 2 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following. 1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product2. The product should be powered by a three pin `grounded (or earthed...
Page 4 - con; Laney; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE SWITCHING ON After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin 'grounded' (or earthed) plug. Before plugging into the power supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet. If you should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself, ensure that the...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; total flexibility - flexibility of tone and flexibility of use.; Lyndon Laney CEO
INTRODUCTION The Dark Art: In an age where guitar players have developed an unhealthy fascination with pre-amp distortion, the fabled sound of a tube power amp being pushed hard has almost passed into history. Until now that is! The VH100R features twin footswitchable channels; each with its own foo...
Page 6 - Only use good quality guitar cable.; VOLUME; Sets the overall ‘loudness’ of Channel B; FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 PRESENCE POWER STANDBY 1 0 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7...
Page 8 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - CONTINUED
VOLUME: Adjusts the overall volume of the clean channel (Channel A) This channel is designed to produce ultra clean tones. Try cranking the volume control up a little to push the output tubes harder for that real retro sound you can only get with a quality tube amplifier. Now use your guitar volume ...
Page 9 - Loudspeaker outlets are provided on a series of five; DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT A LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTED.; There are dedicated; REAR PANEL CONTROLS
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SUPPLY VOLTAGE HT FUSE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING MODEL SERIAL NO. 1*16 OHM MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION 300 WATTS WARNING - THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, D...
Page 10 - Line In socket the preamp signal; does not; pass to the power amp.; REAR PANEL CONTROLS - CONTINUED
Page 10 /20 LINE IN: The Line in socket provides the user with an input to the power amplifier stage. When a Jack is connected to the Line In socket the preamp signal does not pass to the power amp. LINE OUT: The line out socket gives the user an output for driving other amplifiers, mixing desks etc...
Page 11 - both channels, but at different mix levels.
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 0 V H 1 0R EFFECTS LOOP SEND: Connect the input of your external effect to this socket. A ‘side chain’ effects loop allows you to connect external effects such as tremolo’s, chorus and delays to your amplifier. Signal leaves the amplifier via the `Send’ (46) socket and c...
Page 12 - QUICK START SETTINGS
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS QUICK START SETTINGS 0 V H 1 0R Ultra Clean Clean Crunch Grungy/Punk Rock Rhythm Page 12 /20
Page 13 - Experiment until you find something you like!; Blues Lead
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTES: These settings are suggestions only and will obviously vary depending on your guitar and playing style. Experiment until you find something you like! Page 13 /20 0 V H 1 0R Blues Lead Rock Lead Metal Lead QUICK START SETTINGS - CONTINUED
Page 14 - TUBE AMPLIFIER SURVIVAL TIPS; often short out. Tube amps don't like running into a short circuit.
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TUBE AMPLIFIER SURVIVAL TIPS " Take care when moving the amplifier. Tubes are fragile glass components, they can easily be damaged if thrown in and out of transit vans etc. " Make sure the impedance of your cabinets matches the setting on your amplifier. Improper...
Page 15 - TUBE AMPLIFIER SURVIVAL TIPS - continued
V1 ECC83 Hi-Grade 1st Gain Stage Drive Ch. V2 ECC83 Standard 2nd Gain Stage Drive Ch. V3 ECC83 Hi-Grade 1st Gain Stage Clean Ch. V4 ECC83 Standard 2nd Gain Stage Clean Ch. V5 ECC83 Standard 3rd Gain Stage Drive Ch. V6 ECC83 Standard Power Driver Stage V7-10 EL34B-STR MATCHED SET EL34BGrade Number EL...
Page 16 - amplifier load and could cause damage to your amplifier system.; Sidechain Mode
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 16 /20 0 V H 1 0R General Notes Amplifier connection: In order to avoid damage, it is advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off your equipment. With all system parts connected, turn on source equipment, tape deck...
Page 17 - Front panel effects
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 0 V H 1 0R CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SUPPLY VOLTAGE HT FUSE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING MODEL SERIAL NO. 1*16 OHM MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION 300 WATTS WARNING - THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED WARNING - TO REDU...
Page 18 - BLOCK DIAGRAM
VOLUME GLOBAL FX SEND Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 18 /20 0 V H 1 0R 5881/6L6 EL34 BLOCK DIAGRAM HI INPUT 1*16 Ohm LO INPUT FX RETURN V6a V6b V7 V9 8Ohms 4Ohms EQ EQ B A S S M ID T R E B L E V3a BYPASS INSERT SIDE CHAIN 16Ohms LOUDSPEAKERS 2*16 Ohm 1*8 Ohm 2*8 Ohm 1...
Page 19 - SPECIFICATIONS
Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 19 /20 0 V H 1 0R Laney OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Supply Voltage ~100V, ~120V, ~220V, ~230V, ~240V 50/60Hz Factory Option Mains Fuse (~220V>240V = T2A L 250V) (~100>120V = T5A L 250V) HT Fuse T1A L Power Consumption 300W Output Power Rating 100W Features Pure Cla...
Page 20 - POWER TO THE MUSIC; A N E Y
In the interest of continued product development, Laney Reserves the right to amend product specification without prior notification. POWER TO THE MUSIC Laney JAZZ AMPICONS ARE HERE TO HELP! BLUES ROCK METAL w w w . l a n e y . c o . u k L A N E Y A M P L I F I C A T I O N