1. Introduzione
Welcome to the Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 10 Digital Combo Amplifier user manual. This document provides essential information for the safe and effective operation of your new amplifier. The ID:Core V4 Stereo 10 is a versatile 10-watt, 2x3 inch digital combo amplifier featuring Bluetooth connectivity and a 4-channel USB-C output, designed for guitarists seeking a compact yet powerful practice and recording solution.
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the amplifier to ensure proper setup, operation, and to maximize your experience with its advanced features.
2. Istruzzioni di sicurità
- Alimentazione elettrica: Only use the power adapter supplied with your ID:Core V4 Stereo 10 amplifier. Ensure the voltage currisponde à a vostra alimentazione lucale.
- Ventilazione: Do not block any ventilation openings. Ensure adequate airflow around the amplifier per impedisce u surriscaldamentu.
- umidità: Ùn espone micca u amplifier to rain, moisture, or any liquids. Avoid placing objects filled with liquids on or near the amppiù vivu.
- Fonti di calore: Mantene u amplifier away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
- Cavi: Prutegge u cordone di alimentazione da esse camminatu o pinzatu, in particulare in i tappi, i recipienti di cunvenzione, è u puntu induve esce da l'apparechju.
- Service : Ùn circate micca di serviziu stu pruduttu voi stessu. Cunsultate tutti i servizii à u persunale di serviziu qualificatu.
- Pulizia: Scollega u amplifier from the power outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
3. Produttu Finituview
Cuntrolli di u Pannellu Frontale è Cunnessioni
The front panel of the ID:Core V4 Stereo 10 provides access to all primary controls and input/output connections.

Image: Front view of the Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 10 amplifier, highlighting the control layout and speaker grille.
- Jack di input: Cunnette vi a vostra chitarra quì.
- Voice Selector: Rotary switch to select between six distinct amp voices: Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD1, and OD2.
- Controlle di Guadagnu: Ajusta a quantità di overdrive o distorsione.
- Controlu di u voluminu: Ajusta u vulume generale di uscita.
- EQ (ISF) Control: Blackstar's patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) control allows you to sweep between a 'British' and 'American' amptonu vivificante.
- Sezzione di l'effetti: Includes controls for Modulation (Type, Level), Delay (Type, Level), and Reverb (Type, Level).
- Tocca u buttone: Used to set the tempo for delay and modulation effects.
- Switch di Potenza: Gira u amppiù vivu nantu o fora.
- Button Bluetooth: Attiva a modalità di accoppiamentu Bluetooth.
- Line In / Streaming Input: 3.5mm jack for connecting external audio devices or streaming.
- CabRig & Phones Output: 3.5mm jack for headphones or direct recording with CabRig Lite emulation.
- Portu USB-C: For direct recording to a computer and connection to Blackstar Architect software.
- Pulsante Manuale: Saves current settings or recalls manual mode.
- 1W/10W Power Reduction: Button to switch between 1-watt and 10-watt output for practice at different volume levels.
Cunnessioni di u pannellu posteriore
The rear panel houses the power input and product information.

Imagine: Daretu view of the Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 10 amplifier, displaying the DC power input and regulatory labels.
- Input DC: Cunnette quì l'adattatore di alimentazione CC 16V furnitu.
4. Setup
- Unpacking: Elimina cù cura u ampl'imballatore da u so imballaggio. Cunservate l'imballaggio per un trasportu o un almacenamentu futuru.
- Cunnessione di putenza: Connect the supplied 16V DC power adapter to the DC Input on the rear panel of the amplifier. Plug the other end into a suitable power outlet.
- Cunnessione di chitarra: Plug your guitar into the Input Jack on the front panel using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
- Accensione iniziale: Ensure all volume controls are set to a low level. Press the Power Switch to turn on the amplificatore. L'indicatore LED di alimentazione s'illuminerà.
5. Operating Instructions
5.1 Funzionamentu di basa
- Selezzione di una voce: Rotate the Voice selector knob to choose from the six available amp voices. Experiment with each to find the desired tone.
- Adjusting Gain and Volume: Use the Gain control to adjust the amount of drive, and the Volume control for the overall output level.
- Using the ISF Control: Turn the ISF knob clockwise for a more 'American' sound with a tight bottom end and aggressive mids, or counter-clockwise for a 'British' sound with a woody, less aggressive response.
- Applicazione di effetti: Select the desired effect type (Modulation, Delay, Reverb) and adjust its Level. Use the Tap button to set the tempo for time-based effects.
- Riduzzione di putenza: Press the 1W/10W button to switch between full 10-watt output for louder playing or 1-watt output for quiet practice sessions.
5.2 Cunnessione Bluetooth
The ID:Core V4 Stereo 10 features Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming.
- Assicurà u amplifier hè alimentatu.
- Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the front panel until the Bluetooth indicator LED begins to flash. This indicates pairing mode.
- On your audio device (smartphone, tablet, computer), navigate to Bluetooth settings and select 'Blackstar ID:Core V4' from the list of available devices.
- Once paired, the Bluetooth indicator LED on the amplifier will glow solid. You can now stream audio wirelessly to the amppiù vivu.
5.3 USB-C Recording
The USB-C port allows for direct, high-quality recording to your computer.

Imagine: Dettagliata view di u amplifier's control panel, highlighting the USB-C port for recording and software connectivity.
- Connect a USB-C cable from the amplifier's USB-C port to your computer.
- U amplifier will be recognized as an audio interface.
- Utilize your preferred Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to record the 4-channel output, which typically includes stereo emulated output and dry guitar signal.
5.4 Blackstar Architect Software
The Blackstar Architect software provides advanced control over your ampi paràmetri di u lifier.
- Download and install the Blackstar Architect software from the official Blackstar websitu.
- Cunnette u vostru amplifier to your computer via the USB-C port.
- The software allows for deep patch editing, creating custom presets, and sharing your tones with other users.
5.5 CabRig Lite Emulated Output
The CabRig Lite feature provides realistic cabinet and microphone emulation for direct recording or headphone use.
- Connect headphones or a recording device to the CabRig & Phones output.
- Use the Blackstar Architect software to customize cabinet types, microphone models, and microphone placement for a tailored emulated sound.
6. Mantenimentu
- Pulizia: Aduprate un pannu suave è seccu per pulizziari l'esterno amplificatore. Ùn aduprate micca detergenti abrasivi o solventi.
- Conservazione: Quandu ùn hè micca adupratu per periodi prolungati, cunservate ampcunservate in un locu frescu è asciuttu, luntanu da a luce diretta di u sole è da temperature estreme.
- Trasportu: Quandu u trasportu amplifier, ensure it is securely packed to prevent damage.
7. Risoluzione di prublemi
| Prublemu | Causa Possibile | Soluzione |
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| Nisun sonu da amppiù vivu |
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| Bluetooth ùn hè micca accoppiatu |
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| Prublemi di registrazione USB-C |
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8. Specificazioni
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mudellu | IDCORE10V4BT |
| Output Wattage | 10 Watts (cummutabile à 1 Watt) |
| I parlanti | 2 x 3 inch |
| Pesu di l'articulu | 8.15 liri (3.7 kg) |
| Dimensioni di u produttu | 7.24"P x 10.51"L x 13.19"A (18.4 x 26.7 x 33.5 cm) |
| Dispositivi compatibles | chitarra |
| Tipu di cunnessu | 3.5mm Jack (Line In/Streaming, CabRig & Phones), USB-C |
| Fonte d'energia | Elettricu cù filu (16V DC) |
| Features | 6 Amp Voices, ISF Control, Built-in Effects, Bluetooth, 4-channel USB-C Output, CabRig Lite, Architect Software Compatibility |
9. Garanzia è Support
Blackstar products are manufactured to high standards and are covered by a limited warranty. For detailed warranty information, registration, and technical support, please visit the official Blackstar Amplificazione website. You can also find FAQs, software downloads, and contact information for customer service.
Risorse in linea: For the latest software updates, additional guides, and community forums, please refer to the Blackstar Amplificazione websitu.





