Introducció
This manual provides essential information for the safe and effective operation of your Blackstar HT-5RH MK III 5-watt guitar tube amp head. Please read thoroughly before use.
Informació de seguretat
Per garantir un funcionament segur i evitar danys, si us plau, seguiu les següents pautes de seguretat:
- Assegureu-vos sempre el amplifier is connected to a grounded power outlet.
- No exposar el ampllifer a la pluja o la humitat.
- Assegureu-vos una ventilació adequada al voltant amplifier to prevent overheating. Do not obstruct ventilation grilles.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Risk of electric shock. Do not open the ampxassís de lifier.
- Disconnect the mains power cable before cleaning or servicing.
Configuració
Follow these steps to set up your HT-5RH MK III ampcap lifier.
Connecting to a Speaker Cabinet
The HT-5RH MK III requires an external speaker cabinet. Ensure the speaker cabinet's impedance matches the ampsortida del lifier.

Image: Rear panel of the Blackstar HT-5RH MK III amplifier head, highlighting the speaker output jacks.
- Connect a speaker cable from one of the SORTIDES D'ALTAVOUS on the rear panel to your speaker cabinet.
- El ampofereix lifier 1 x 8 OHM OR 2 x 16 OHM i 1 x 16 OHM outputs. Match the impedance of your cabinet to the correct output jack.
- Ensure a speaker is connected before powering on the amplificador per evitar danys.
Connexió d'alimentació
Connect the supplied mains power cable to the ENTRADA DE RETE on the rear panel and to a suitable power outlet.

Image: Rear panel of the Blackstar HT-5RH MK III amplifier head, showing the mains input.
Controls i Funcions
The front panel of your HT-5RH MK III features intuitive controls for shaping your tone.

Image: Front panel of the Blackstar HT-5RH MK III amplifier head, displaying all controls.
Controls del panell frontal
- Interruptor d'alimentació: Activa o desactiva ampmés viu encès o apagat.
- 5W / 0.5W Switch: Selects between 5-watt and 0.5-watt output power for different volume requirements.
- REVERB Level: Adjusts the amount of built-in reverb effect.
- OD EQUALISATION (ISF, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS): Tone stack for the Overdrive channel. The ESF (Infinite Shape Feature) control shifts the tone from a classic British sound (counter-clockwise) to a more aggressive American sound (clockwise).
- OVERDRIVE (VOLUME, GAIN, VOICE, SELECT): Controls for the Overdrive channel. VOLUM adjusts the output level, GUANYA controls the amount of distortion, VEU selects different overdrive voicings, and SELECCIONA switches between Clean and Overdrive channels.
- CLEAN (VOLUME, VOICE): Controls for the Clean channel. VOLUM adjusts the output level, VEU selects different clean voicings.
- ENTRADA: Jack de 1/4" per connectar la guitarra.
Connexions del panell posterior

Image: Rear panel of the Blackstar HT-5RH MK III amplifier head, displaying all connections.
- Àudio USB: Connects to a computer for direct recording.
- SEND/RETURN (Effects Loop): For connecting external effects pedals. The NIVELL switch adjusts the effects loop sensitivity (+4dBu/-10dBV).
- INTERRUPTOR DE PEUT: Connects an optional footswitch for channel switching.
- LÍNIA A: 3.5mm input for connecting external audio sources like MP3 players.
- CABRIG OUTPUT (LINE OUT / PHONES): Emulated output for direct recording or headphones, with selectable cabinet simulations.
- SORTIDES D'ALTAVOUS: Connects to external speaker cabinets (1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm, 1x16 Ohm).
- ENTRADA PRINCIPAL: Connexió del cable d'alimentació.
Instruccions de funcionament
Funcionament bàsic
- Assegureu-vos el amplifier is connected to a suitable speaker cabinet and power supply.
- Connecteu la vostra guitarra al ENTRADA jack.
- Gireu el PODER canviar a ON. Allow a few moments for the tubes to warm up.
- Select your desired power output using the 5 W / 0.5 W interruptor.
- Utilitza el NETEJA channel controls (VOLUM, VEU) o OVERDRIVE channel controls (VOLUM, GUANYA, VEU, SELECCIONA) to achieve your desired tone.
Using the Effects Loop
The effects loop allows you to integrate external effects pedals into your signal chain.
- Connecteu el ENVIAR jack to the input of your effects pedal.
- Connect the output of your effects pedal to the TORNAR jack.
- Ajusteu el NIVELL switch (+4dBu for rack effects, -10dBV for stompboxes) to match your pedal's output.
Recording and Silent Practice
- Àudio USB: Connecteu un cable USB des del amplifier to your computer. The amplifier will appear as an audio interface, allowing direct recording.
- CABRIG Output: Per practicar en silenci, connecteu els auriculars a CABRIG OUTPUT. This output also provides emulated cabinet tones for direct recording to a mixer or audio interface.
- MP3/Line Input: Connect an external audio device (e.g., MP3 player, phone) to the LINE IN jack per tocar amb pistes d'acompanyament.
Reducció de potència
El 5 W / 0.5 W switch allows you to reduce the amplifier's output power, making it suitable for lower volume practice or recording while retaining tube tone.
Manteniment
- Mantenir el amplifier clean by wiping with a dry, soft cloth.
- Eviteu exposar el ampLifer a temperatures o humitat extremes.
- Comproveu regularment totes les connexions dels cables per assegurar-vos que estiguin ben ajustades.
- Tube replacement should be performed by qualified service personnel.
Resolució de problemes
| Problema | Causa possible | Solució |
|---|---|---|
| Sense so | Power not on, speaker not connected, guitar cable faulty, volume low. | Check power switch, ensure speaker is connected, test guitar cable, increase volume controls. |
| So feble o distorsionat | Faulty tubes, incorrect impedance match, effects loop issue. | Consult qualified technician for tube check, verify speaker impedance, bypass effects loop to test. |
| Brunzit o soroll | Ground loop, faulty cables, proximity to interference. | Try different power outlets, use shielded cables, move away from electronic devices. |
Especificacions
- Model: HT5RHMK3
- Potència de sortidatage: RMS de 5 Watts
- Tubs: 12BH7 (Power Amp)
- Canals: 2 (Clean, Overdrive)
- Controls: Power, 5W/0.5W Switch, Reverb Level, ISF, Treble, Middle, Bass, Overdrive Volume, Gain, Voice, Select, Clean Volume, Voice.
- Entrades: Guitar Input, MP3/Line Input.
- Sortides: USB Audio, Effects Loop (Send/Return with Level), Footswitch, CabRig Output (Line Out/Headphones), Speaker Outputs (1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm, 1x16 Ohm).
- Dimensions: 12.36 x 10.2 x 22.32 polzades
- Pes de l'article: 19.94 lliures
- Font d'alimentació: Elèctric amb cable
- Material: Acer inoxidable
Garantia i Suport
Per obtenir informació sobre la garantia i assistència tècnica, consulteu la pàgina oficial de Blackstar. Amplificació website or contact your local dealer. Keep your proof of purchase for any warranty claims.
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