Harley Benton HBV 870 User manual

HBV 870
Electric Violin
User Manual

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.thomann.de
02.05.2022, ID: 225647, 225648, 225650, 456461, 511891 (V2)

Table of Contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 7
3 Scope of delivery..................................................................................................................... 8
4 Assembly instructions.......................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Tuning the strings......................................................................................................... 10
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Connecting and inserting the battery................................................................... 12
5.2 Connecting audio devices......................................................................................... 12
5.3 Connecting headphones........................................................................................... 12
5.4 Adjusting Volume and Tone..................................................................................... 12
6 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Changing strings........................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Battery change............................................................................................................... 13
7 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 14
8 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 15
9 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 16
10 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 17
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1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the
device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the
latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under
www.thomann.de.
1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the
topics of interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
basics and terms.
Personal
consultation
For personal consultation please contact our
technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Letterings
General information
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The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a
step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ðAutomatic operation is started.
3. Switch o the device.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words
that are used in this 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.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in minor
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
Instructions
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2 Safety instructions
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of and are not in the 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 product. They could swallow the
pieces and choke! Never let children play unattended with the product.
CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
Using headphones for a prolonged period and at high volume can cause hearing damage. Avoid using the device at high volume,
especially when using headphones.
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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately
after it was exposed to temperature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside
can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be main‐
tained by qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction.
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.
NOTICE!
Possible property damage by magnetic elds
Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic eld. Therefore, maintain an appropriate distance to devices that can be adversely
aected or damaged by an external magnetic eld.
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3 Scope of delivery
Thank you for purchasing the electric violin HBV 840AM / BK / RD / WH. The package
includes the following components:
n1 × electric violin
n1 × bridge (pre-assembled)
n1 × strings set (pre-assembled)
n1 × composite bow
n1 × bow rosin
n1 × compatible carrying case
Assembling and tuning your instrument are described in detail in the following sec‐
tions.
Scope of delivery
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4 Assembly instructions
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A(front side) 1 Bridge
2 Chin rest
B(rear side) 3 Machine heads
C Operating elements
C(operating ele‐
ments)
4[Volume]
With this control you can adjust the volume.
5[TONE]
With this control you can adjust the high and low frequencies.
6[LINE OUT]
3.5 mm jack socket to connect an audio device.
7[MIC]
3.5 mm jack socket to connect an instrument microphone.
8[PHONE]
3.5 mm jack socket to connect head phones.
9[ON]/[OFF]
Main switch. Turns the device on and o.
10 Battery compartment
Overview
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4.1 Tuning the strings
Tune all strings with the machine heads using a tuner device to the correct pitch
(usually g–d'–a'–e'').
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