Harley Benton HBV CC User manual

HBV CC
Electric violin
User Manual

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.thomann.de
26.07.2023, ID: 568344, 568345, 568346, 568349, 568351, ...

Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 5
3 Scope of delivery..................................................................................................................... 6
4 Assembly instructions.......................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Tuning the strings........................................................................................................... 8
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Inserting the battery....................................................................................................... 9
5.2 Connecting the instrument cable........................................................................... 10
5.3 Connecting headphones........................................................................................... 10
5.4 Connecting audio devices......................................................................................... 10
5.5 Adjusting volume and tone...................................................................................... 10
6 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Changing strings........................................................................................................... 11
6.2 Battery change............................................................................................................... 11
7 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 12
8 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 14
9 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 15
10 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 16
Table of contents
HBV CC 3
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1 General information
This document contains important instructions for the safe operation of the product.
Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the document
for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the product. If you
sell the product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document.
Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous develop‐
ment. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the
documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
1.1 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 document.
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.
WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in death
or serious 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.
General information
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2 Safety instructions
DANGER!
Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
Children can suocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure 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 properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without
supervision. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that
children could play with.
WARNING!
Possible hearing damage due to high volumes on headphones!
The use of headphones at high volumes may result in permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even
levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Avoid operating headphones at high volumes, in particular over an
extended period of time.
NOTICE!
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” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments
with direct sunlight, 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 oper‐
ation. In environments with increased 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.
NOTICE!
Possible damage due to leaking batteries!
Batteries can leak and cause permanent damage to the device. Take the batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for
an extended period of time.
NOTICE!
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.
NOTICE!
Possible property damage to adjacent devices due to magnetic elds.
Speakers generate a static magnetic eld. This magnetic eld can aect other neighbouring units and in unfavourable cases
damage them. Ensure that speakers are always a sucient distance away from sensitive equipment that may be aected by an
external magnetic eld.
Safety instructions
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Electric violin

3 Scope of delivery
n1 × electric violin
n1 × bridge (pre-assembled)
n1 × strings set (pre-assembled)
n1 × 9-V block battery
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 Headstock
4 Operating elements
C(operating ele‐
ments)
5[AUX] | connection for audio devices such as MP3 players (3.5 mm jack socket, stereo)
6[PHONE] | headphones socket (3.5 mm jack, stereo)
7[LINEOUT] | 6.35 mm jack to connect the instrument cable
8[Volume] | volume control
9 The status LED lights up when the device is turned on.
10 [ON/OFF] | main switch. Turns the device on and o.
11 [Bass] | bass control
12 [Midd] | control for adjusting the tone (mid frequencies)
13 [Treble] | control for adjusting the high frequencies
14 Battery compartment
Overview
Assembly instructions
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Electric violin

4.1 Tuning the strings
Tune all strings with the machine heads tailpiece using a tuner device to the correct
pitch (usually g–d'–a'–e'').
Assembly instructions
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Electric violin

5 Connections and controls
WARNING!
Possible hearing damage due to high volumes on headphones!
The use of headphones at high volumes may result in permanent
hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that
seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage.
Avoid operating headphones at high volumes, in particular over an
extended period of time.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage by placing the instrument on the front side!
When placing the instrument on its front, there is a risk of damaging the
ngerboard and the tail piece.
If possible, always place the instrument with the back facing down‐
wards.
For installation and maintenance work: If possible, use a soft underlay if
you must place the device on its front for certain work. Avoid any pres‐
sure on the back, especially when placing the instrument on a hard sur‐
face.
Before you connect ampliers or microphones, the volume controls of the
violin and the devices to be connected must be set to “Minimum”. This
avoids loud crack noises when switching on.
5.1 Inserting the battery
On delivery of the instrument, a suitable 9-V block battery is enclosed.
1. Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the instrument.
2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment the correct way around and
close the battery compartment cover until it audibly latches into place.
Connections and controls
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NOTICE!
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.
NOTICE!
Possible damage due to leaking batteries!
Batteries can leak and cause permanent damage to the device.
Take the batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for an
extended period of time.
5.2 Connecting the instrument cable
The [LINEOUT] connector for the instrument cable (6.35 mm jack, mono) is located at
the side of the instrument.
5.3 Connecting headphones
The [PHONE] connector for the headphone (3.5 mm jack, stereo) is located at the side
of the instrument.
When using headphones with 6.35 mm jack, you need an appropriate
adapter.
5.4 Connecting audio devices
The [AUX] connector for audio devices such as an MP3 player (3.5 mm jack, stereo) is
located at the side of the instrument.
5.5 Adjusting volume and tone
The controls to adjust the volume [Volume] and the tone (treble, mid, bass) [Treble]/
[Midd]/[Bass] are located on the back of the instrument.
Connections and controls
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