Harley benton Truetone sh-30 pro active User manual

Harley Benton TrueTone SH-30 Pro Active

Quick start guide

This document contains important information on the safe use of the product.

Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the docu-

ment for future reference. If you pass the product on to others, please include this

document. Contents are subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the

documentation, which is available for download at www.thomann.de.

Safety instructions

Intended use

This device serves as a pick-up for acoustic string instruments. Any other use or use under

other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury

or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damage resulting from improper use.

This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensory, and intellectual

abilities and the necessary knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device

only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!

Children can suocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can in-

jure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with the

packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of the

reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material prop-

erly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervi-

sion. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does

not shed any small parts (such as knobs) that children could play with.

Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury!

In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium batter-

ies can cause severe injuries. Handle lithium batteries in a correct and profes-

sional manner. Store lithium batteries in a cool and dry place in their original

packaging. Keep lithium batteries away from sources of heat. Never open lithi-

um batteries. Only charge rechargeable lithium batteries with a suitable charger.

Remove the lithium batteries before disposing of the device. Cover the poles of

used lithium batteries with adhesive tape to prevent short circuits. Electrolyte

can escape from damaged lithium batteries. Put the damaged lithium battery in

air-tight packaging. Collect the electrolyte with absorbent paper. Wear rubber

gloves while doing so.

Risk of re due to incorrect polarity!

Incorrectly inserted batteries may cause res and destroy the device and the

batteries. Observe the markings on the batteries and on the device. Ensure that

proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.

Possible damage due to leaking batteries!

Batteries can leak and cause permanent damage to the device. Remove the bat-

teries from the device if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions!

The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions.

Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specied in the

“Technical specications”. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun-

light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations. Avoid operating it in environments with

strong temperature uctuations. If temperature uctuations cannot be avoided

(for example after transport in low outside temperatures), do not switch on the

device immediately. Never subject the device to liquids or moisture. Never move

the device to another location while it is in operation. In environments with in-

creased dirt levels (for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine or mist): Have the

device cleaned by qualied specialists at regular intervals to prevent damage

due to overheating and other malfunctions.

General handling

• To prevent damage, never exert force while operating the device.

• Never immerse the device in water. Wipe only with a clean and dry cloth. Do not use

liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners or ammable cleaning agents

• When the device is not in use, disconnect the plug from the chassis coupling of the

device to prevent unnecessary draining of the battery.

• Not suitable for guitars with nitro lacquer or shellac. If left on instruments with a poly-

ester nish, the lack of light irradiation at the mounting point can cause light-related

discolouration on the instrument.

Features

• Sound hole pick-up for acoustic guitars

• Active, noise-free design

• Magnetic single-coil pick-up (item no. 450685, 580105)

• Magnetic humbucker (item no. 568909)

• Combination of pick-up and microphone that records the body resonance

• Integrated volume and microphone control

• Balanced timbre

• High sensitivity

• 70cm cable with 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) coupling

• Battery-powered

• Incl. adhesive (item no. 568909)

Connections and controls

1[VOLUME] | Control for overall level

2[MIC] | Control for microphone signal

3 Pick-up cable

4 Coupling for connecting the pick-up

ö #

5 Leather attachment tab

6 Batteries

Thomann GmbH • Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 • 96138 Burgebrach • www.thomann.de • [email protected] DocID: 450685_580105_568909_08.01.2024

Harley Benton TrueTone SH-30 Pro Active

Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These

materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging,

etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with

your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recy-

cling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging.

Batteries must not be thrown away or burnt, but must instead be disposed of in

line with the local regulations on the disposal of hazardous waste. They should

be returned to the manufacturer for disposal or recycled elsewhere in accor-

dance with your local regulations. Only dispose of lithium batteries when they

are empty. Remove lithium batteries from the device before disposal if this is

possible without destroying it. Protect used lithium batteries against short cir-

cuit, for example by taping the poles. Dispose the built-in lithium batteries to-

gether with the device. Check for an appropriate collection facility. Dispose of

the batteries and rechargeable batteries at relevant collection points or through

your local waste facility.

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-

ment Directive (WEEE) as amended. Do not dispose of your old device with your

normal household waste; instead, deliver it for controlled disposal by an ap-

proved waste disposal rm or through your local waste facility. When disposing

of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country.

If in doubt, consult your local waste management facility. Proper disposal pro-

tects the environment as well as the health of your fellow human beings. Also

note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protec-

tion. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valu-

able alternative to disposal.You can return your old device toThomann GmbH at

no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. If your old device

contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.

Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France.

Technical specications

Power supply 2×Lithium button cell, 3 V, CR2032

Operating time Max. 160 h

Material Maple (item no. 450685, 568909)

Walnut (item no. 580105)

Dimensions (W × H × D) 107mm×34.5mm×19.5mm

Weight

(incl. pick-up cable and coupling)

130 g (item no. 450685, 580105)

135 g (item no. 568909)

Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C...40 °C

Relative humidity 20%...80%

(non-condensing)

Installation

1. Clean the surface of the instrument in the place where you wish to attach the pick-up.

2. Clamp the pick-up into the sound hole of the instrument.

3. Connect coupling %of pick-up cable $to a suitable amp via a shielded instrument cable and switch on the amp.

4. You can attach the leather tab &holding the coupling to the strap pin of your instrument via its hole.

Operation

1. The device uses two separate pick-up systems, one magnetic and one supported by microphone. The microphone also transmits the impact or strumming noises as well

as the sound characteristics of the instrument body, which generates a more authentic sound stage.

Note: If the device is used on instruments with nylon strings, only the signal recorded by the microphone arrives at the output, because magnetic pick-ups only work on

instruments with metal strings.

2. Use [Volume] öto set the required overall volume. Use [Mic] #to control the share of the overall signal recorded by the microphone.

3. If you turn up [Volume] öand [Mic] #to full, this may result in feedback. In this case you should reduce the microphone volume using [Mic] #.

4. Disconnect the instrument cable from coupling %of the device when not in use. This prevents the batteries 'from being drained unnecessarily.

5. If the level of the output signal starts to drop over time, the batteries are empty and must be replaced. Remember the polarity of the inserted batteries and remove them