Harley Benton AC-100 User manual

AC-100
effect pedal
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
24.07.2015, ID: 238031

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety notes.................................................................................................................................................. 6
3 Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Instructions for use................................................................................................................................. 10
5 Operating elements and functions................................................................................................. 11
6 Get connected........................................................................................................................................... 16
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 18
8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 19
Table of contents
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure
that they also receive this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Symbols and signal words
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety notes
Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐
ating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property
damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding 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.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
Safety
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NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the
external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the
voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐
rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐
sibly the user.
Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the
device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or
fire.
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NOTICE!
Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity
Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries.
Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
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3 Features
Your AC-100
nconverts the sound of an electic guitar into the one of an acoustic guitar
noffers four different sound modes: Standard, Enhanced, Piezo, Jumbo
nprovides separate outputs for electric and acoustic guitar sound
ncan be switched to the desired output by foot switch
ncan be operated with a 9 V battery or by using a mains power adaptor
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4 Instructions for use
Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Handle the device with care.
Do not try to disassemble or repair the device yourself in the unlikely event that it does not
work.
Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean the device.
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5 Operating elements and functions
Inputs, outputs, controls, indi‐
cator lights
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1 Connector for an optional 9 V mains adaptor. If a 9 V mains adaptor is used, the
battery is automatically disconnected from the circuitry.
2 The LED "CHECK" lights up, when the acoustic simulator is active. If the LED is not lit
or just glowing low during operation, you have to replace the battery.
3 Use the MODE control to adjust the sound:
Position 1: Standard
Position 2: Enhanced
Position 3: Piezo
Position 4: Jumbo
4 The "BODY" control is used to setup the body resonance, adjusting how smooth
and full it sounds.
5 Input socket for standard guitar cable with 1/4" jack.
6Knurled-head screw to open the battery compartment. See details @
Ä ‘Changing
the battery’ on page 14.
7 The foot switch toggles the effect on / off.
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8 Output socket: connect the output with a standard instrument cable to another
effects pedal or an amp.
9 Output socket for electric guitar sound: connect the output with a standard instru‐
ment cable to another effects pedal or an amp.
10 Use "TOP" control to adjust the treble, to control the harmonic content, and the
response speed.
11 You can adjust the effects intensity with the "LEVEL" control.
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6 Knurled-head screw to open the battery compartment
7 Foot switch
12 Spring suspension
Changing the battery
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13 Coil spring
14 Battery cable
15 Battery clip for 9 V battery
16 9 V battery
17 Feed hole
18 Battery compartment
Before installing or replacing the battery, turn off the unit.
1. Loosen the knurled-head screw (7) on the pedal to open it.
2. Take the 9 V battery out of the battery compartment (18) and pull off the battery clip
(15) from the empty battery.
3. Put the battery clip (15) on the new battery (respecting the pole marking) and put it into
the battery compartment (18). Make sure that the battery cable (14) is not trapped in the
coil spring (13) or the pedal cover.
4. Press the coil spring (13) in the spring suspension (7) and close the pedal switch.
5. Guide the knurled-head screw through the feed hole and tighten the screw securely.
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6 Get connected
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Please note the following:
1. When you connect an instrument to the input socket, the acoustic simulator is automati‐
cally switched on. Therefore please disconnect the input cable from the socket, when
the unit is not going to be used. This will save your battery's power.
2. Set the amp volume to minimum before you plug an instrument cable in or out.
3. When using a guitar with high output level, the sound may get distorted. If so, reduce
the volume of the guitar.
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7 Technical specifications
Input impedance 1 MΩ
Output impedance 1 kΩ
Recommended load impedance 1 kΩor higher
Signal-to-noise ratio 80 dBu (IHF-A, typical)
Input, output, output for electric guitar 1/4" phone jacks
Power supply 9 V battery (6F22) / 9 V mains adaptor (optional)
Operating elements Foot switch, controls for "LEVEL", "TOP", "BODY", and "MODE"
Indicator lights LED "CHECK", also indicates the battery condition
Current draw 21 mA
Dimensions (W × D × H) 72 mm × 128 mm × 60 mm
Weight 415 g (without battery)
Option 9 V mains adaptor
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8 Protecting the environment
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that
they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐
teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the
environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites.
Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial
Disposal of batteries
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This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste.
Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
Disposal of your old device
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