Harley Benton MP-500 User manual

MP-500
MIDI footswitch
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
01.10.2018, ID: 432466

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 General notes....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................ 5
1.1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................................ 6
1.1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 13
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 14
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 22
7 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 30
8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 31
9 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 34
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1 General information
1.1 General notes
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow
the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make
sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that
the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.
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1.1.1 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.
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1.1.2 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.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
Letterings
Displays
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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.
1.1.3 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.
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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.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is used to control guitar ampliers or eect devices via footswitches and MIDI as
well as an interface for mobile devices. Use the device only as described in this user manual.
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 damages resulting
from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient 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.
Intended use
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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.
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.
Safety
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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
re.
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3 Features
nAudio interface with MIDI footswitch for controlling guitar amps or eects devices via
mobile end devices and apps (iOS, Mac OS and Android systems)
nUSB MIDI control and standard MIDI control
n8 programmable footswitches
n2 inputs for eect pedals to control the eect parameters (eect pedals not included)
nHigh-speed data transmission of up to 192 kHz/24 bits
nPre-programmed congurations for common software or devices, e.g. Bias FX, JamUp,
Kemper or Axe FX
nPreamplied microphone input with +24 V phantom power, designed as XLR connector
nAdjustable instrument and microphone input, designed as a 6.35 mm jack plug (stereo)
nPower supply via USB
nMIDI cable, USB cable (type B), USB micro cable (B), 1.0 mm guitar pick, adapter 3.5 mm
stereo mini jack to 6.35 mm stereo jack plug included in delivery
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4 Installation
NOTICE!
Danger of short circuit
Switching on phantom power will damage the device if unbalanced XLR cables
are connected.
Only turn on phantom power when exclusively balanced XLR cables are con‐
nected.
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the
equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during
transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable
for transport or storage, respectively.
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5 Connections and controls
Front panel
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1 Volume control for the microphone input
2[L-OUT]
Volume control for the left output channel. Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel.
3[R-OUT]
Volume control for the right output channel. Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel.
4[L-IN]
Volume control for the left input channel. Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel.
5[R-IN]
Volume control for the right input channel. Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel.
6[BST]
Analogue boost eect for the left input channel
7[XLR IN (R)]
Input for condenser microphone or dynamic microphone, designed as XLR jack
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8[MIC PWR]
Switch for switching on 24 V phantom power for microphones
9[XLR OUT (R)]
Outputs for the right channel, designed as XLR chassis plugs
10 Headphones output, designed as 6.35 mm jack plug
11 [1]
Footswitch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands
Press the footswitch, keep the footswitch pressed, and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power
supply to activate the ‘JAMP’ conguration.
12 [2]
Footswitch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands
Press the footswitch, keep the footswitch pressed, and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power
supply to activate the ‘BIFX’ conguration.
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13 [3]
Footswitch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands
Press the footswitch, hold the footswitch down, and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power
supply to activate the ‘KMPA’ conguration.
14 [4]
Footswitch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands
Press the footswitch, keep the footswitch pressed, and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power
supply to activate the ‘AXEF’ conguration.
15 [A]
Footswitch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands
Press the footswitch, keep the footswitch pressed and turn on the device by connecting the device to the power
supply via the USB cable to activate the ‘ATOM’ conguration.
16 [B]
Footswitch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands
Press the footswitch, keep the footswitch pressed, and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power
supply to activate the ‘PC-8x’ conguration.
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17 Display
18 [C]
Footswitch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands
Press the footswitch, keep the footswitch pressed, and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power
supply to activate the ‘CUS1’ conguration.
19 [D]
Footswitch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands
Press the footswitch, keep the footswitch pressed, and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power
supply to activate the ‘CUS2’ conguration.
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20 [R-IN]
Balanced input for connecting condenser microphone or dynamic microphone, designed as 6.35 mm jack plug
21 [L-IN]
Unbalanced input for connecting a guitar or dynamic microphone, designed as a 6.35mm jack plug
22 [EXP2]
Input for connecting an eect pedal, designed as a 6.35 mm jack plug
Rear panel
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23 [EXP1]
Input for connecting an eect pedal, designed as a 6.35 mm jack plug
24 [R-OUT]
Balanced output, designed as a 6.35 mm jack plug (stereo)
25 [L-OUT]
Balanced output, designed as a 6.35 mm jack plug (stereo)
26 [MIDI IN]
MIDI input for connecting external devices, designed as DIN connector (5-pin)
27 [MIDI OUT]
MIDI output for connecting external devices, designed as DIN connector (5-pin)
28 [USB]
USB interface for power supply and connection of mobile end devices or PC
29 [PWR]
Micro-USB interface for power supply and connection of mobile end devices or PC
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