- Make sure [u]both[/u] switches are OFF, then plug in the power cord.
- Turn ON only the Power switch, leaving the Standby switch OFF. This keeps the high-voltage part of the power supply disabled, while the low-voltage section applies power to the tubes' heater filaments.
- [u]After[/u] a few minutes, you can turn ON the Standby switch also, (both switches ON), and start playing.
Standby:
- Turn the Standby switch OFF, leaving the Power switch ON. This keeps the tubes warm and ready to go, but there is no sound output because the high-voltage section of the power supply is disabled. The amp is quite happy to 'idle' like this for an hour or more between sets.
- Turn the Standby switch ON when you want to play again. This enables the high-voltage section of the power supply, allowing the amp to operate.
Shutdown (Option 1):
- Turn OFF the Standby switch. This disables the high-voltage section of the power supply.
- Turn OFF the Power switch. This kills everything.
Shutdown (Option 2):
- Turn OFF the power switch. The high-voltage section is still connected to the tubes, which are still hot and operating. This drains off the charge stored in the power supply filter capacitors. It also makes a 'pop' sound come out of your speakers. That pop can be annoying, but it doesn't harm anything, and the hot tubes are happy to drain off the stored voltage.
- Turn OFF the Standby switch. [u]Be very sure to do this[/u]. Otherwise, you will cause yourself some grief the next time you turn ON the Power switch!
[Edited by Lordathestrings on 10-13-2003 at 08:10 PM]
