Engl Z-5 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions for the ENGL Custom Footswitch Z-5
The ENGL Custom Footswitch Z-5 is designed for ENGL amps that are equipped with the 9-pin Custom Footswitch Port.
It enables you to select four channels directly by combining the Clean/Lead channel switching and Gain Lo/Hi switching.
Furthermore you can remote control two other functions (e.g. Reverb and V .L.S. at the "Screamer 50" models or Contour
and Master A/B at the "Ritchie Blackmore Signature" amp). Power is supplied to the footswitch via the special connector
cable.

Contents:

1. ENGL Custom Footswitch Z-5;
2. One connector cable 7 m in length (Sub D, 9-Pin male/female connector, 1:1 );
a 10m cable is optionally available
3. Operating Instructions

Cable connections:

1.Make sure the amplifier is OFF before you connect the cable.
2.Plug the connector cable to both the footswitch and amp. Fasten the screws on the mounting brackets.
Always check the screws to ensure the plugs are inserted and fastened properly!
3.The cable should never be bent at a severe angle near the two plugs, nor should the connectors/ports
be subjected to tensile force. In other words, don't jerk or force the plugs or cable.
CAUTION!
Never connect either of the two ports at the amp or footswitch to an
external device such as a computer or printer, etc.
If you do, you may damage the device and possibly the amp and footswitch.
Custom
Footswitch
Clean
Lo Gain
1
1 Clean, Lo Gain
2 Crunch, Hi Gain
3 Soft Lead, Lo Gain
4 Heavy Lead, Hi Gain
5 Contour, Reverb
6 Custom Footswitch
Port

7 Master A/B, V.L.S.

Crunch Soft Lead
Hi Gain Lo Gain
2
The amp is switched to the Clean channel & Lo Gain mode when you press this button.
The red LED located above the button illuminates to indicate the Clean mode is active.
This channel is also the default, i.e. it is activated automatically when you power the amp up.
The amp is switched to the Clean channel & Hi Gain mode (Crunch) when you press this button.
The red LED located above the button illuminates to indicate the Crunch mode is active.
The amp is switched to the Lead channel & Lo Gain mode (Soft Lead) when you press this button.
The red LED located above the button illuminates to indicate the Soft Lead mode is active.
The amp is switched to the Lead channel & Hi Gain mode (Heavy Lead) when you press this button.
The red LED located above the button illuminates to indicate the Heavy Lead mode is active.
This button switches either the Contour function or the Reverb depending
on the type of amp which is remote controlled via the footswitch board.
The red LED located above the button illuminates to indicate the respective function is active.
9-pin Sub-D port located on the side panel of the footswitch.
Plug the connector cable from the amp to this port.
IMPORTANT! CAUTION!
Never connect either of the two ports at the amp or footswitch to an external device
such as a computer or printer, etc. If you do, you may damage the device and possibly
the amp and footswitch.
This button switches either the Master A/B function or the the V.L.S. feature
depending on the type of amp which is remote controlled via the footswitch board.
The red LED located above the button illuminates to indicate either "Master B" is active
at amp type E650 or "V .LS. Hi " at the amp types E330 & E335.
Heavy Lead
Hi Gain
3
4
6

Custom Footswitch Port

Caution !
Connect To Amplifier Only !
Custom Footswitch
Type Z-5
Made in Germany
Contour Master A/B
Reverb V.L.S.Lo/Hi
5 6
Serial
Number
7