thomann Harley Benton BA 5110 C User manual

BA 5110 C
bass combo
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
06.08.2012

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety notes.................................................................................................................................................. 7
3 Performance characteristics.............................................................................................................. 11
4 Installation and operation.................................................................................................................. 12
4.1 Pin assignment.................................................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Amp head ........................................................................................................................................... 13
5 Components and functions................................................................................................................ 15
6 Technical data........................................................................................................................................... 23
7 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 25
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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.Symbols and signal words
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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.
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 material and environmental
damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety notes
This device is intended to be used for amplification and playback of signals from musical
instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating condi‐
tions 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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DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never
remove any covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐
tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so
could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐
tered electrician.
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CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent
hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to
be uncritical can cause hearing damage.
Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or
hearing impairment. If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use suffi‐
cient ear protectors.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat
source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
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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!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches
the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual
current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and
possibly injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
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3 Performance characteristics
Special features of this bass combo:
nInputs: ¼-inch (6.35-mm) jack sockets for instrument and AUX
nOutputs: ¼-inch (6.35-mm) jack sockets for headphones, tuner and additional loudspeaker;
NL4 panel connector for additional loudspeaker
nDetachable amp head
n10-inch woofer
nSwitchable 6-band equalizer
nControls for master volume, gain, low and high frequencies, contour and colour
nSwitches for activating the contour and colour controls
nSwitches for activating the mid and low frequencies and for muting the output
nConnection for optionally available foot switch for muting the output and activating the
colour control
nRobust housing with felt cover, edge protection, rubber feet and metal front grid
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4 Installation and operation
Unpack and check carefully 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.
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high-
quality cables for all connections.
NOTICE!
Possible property damage by magnetic fields
Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate
distance to devices that can be adversely affected or damaged by an external
magnetic field.
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4.1 Pin assignment
The figure and the table show the pin assignment of the ¼-inch (6.35-mm) monaural jack
plugs.
1 Signal
2 Ground
4.2 Amp head
1. Switch off the bass combo.
2. Remove all connected cables.
3. The amp head is attached with two screws each on the two lateral fan grids. Untighten
these screws and carefully detach the amp head.
4. Now you can use the amp head separately.
Jack plug for signal inputs and
outputs
Detach the amp head
Procedure
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1. Ensure that the bass combo is switched off.
2. Carefully insert the amp head from the top into the guidance provided in the housing.
Take care that the fixedly attached jack plug that establishes the connection to the
woofer engages properly.
3. Attach the screws to the two lateral fan grids and tighten them.
4. Establish the required cable connections.
5. Now you can switch on the bass combo.
Attach the amp head
Procedure
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5 Components and functions
Top panel of the amp head
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1ACTIVE/PASSIVE
Press this switch when connecting a passive bass guitar. Release this switch when connecting an active bass guitar.
2INPUT
¼-inch (6.35-mm) jack socket for the input signal coming from your bass guitar.
3POWER
The LED lights up green when the bass combo is switched on and is operational. It lights up red when the power amp
is clipping. If this happens, reduce the volume by turning the ‘MASTER’ control (17) down.
4CLIP
This indicator lights up when the preamp is clipping. If this happens, reduce the input gain by turning the ‘GAIN’
control (5) down.
5GAIN
Input gain control.
6BOOST
Switch for boosting the low frequencies. The indicator is lit when the function is activated.
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7LOW
Control to attenuate or increase the high frequencies by ±12 dB.
8BRIGHT
Switch for boosting the high frequencies. The indicator is lit when the function is activated.
9HIGH
Control to attenuate or increase the high frequencies by ±12 dB.
10 EQ
This switch activates the 6-band equalizer. The indicator is lit when the equalizer is activated.
11 6-band graphic equalizer for tone shaping. The equalizer operates with these centre frequencies: 50 Hz, 120 Hz,
400 Hz, 800 Hz, 3.2 kHz, and 10 kHz. Use the sliders to increase or attenuate these frequencies by ±12 dB each.
12 COLOR
This switch activates the ‘COLOR’ control (13). The indicator is lit when the function is activated.
The ‘COLOR’ switch is disabled when a foot switch is connected.
13 COLOR
Control to adjust the acoustic colour – from ‘classic’ to ‘modern’.
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14 CONTOUR
This switch activates the ‘CONTOUR’ control. The indicator is lit when the function is activated.
15 CONTOUR
Use this control for mid attenuation and simultaneous increasing of low and high frequencies.
16 MUTE
This switch mutes speaker and line out, it does not affect the headphones output. The indicator is lit when the func‐
tion is activated.
The ‘MUTE’ switch is disabled when a foot switch is connected.
17 MASTER
This control adjusts the overall volume. Observe the POWER indicator (3) when setting the volume, as it lights up red
in case the amp is overloaded.
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18 PHONES
¼-inch (6.35-mm) headphone jack socket. When connecting headphones, the speaker and line outs are disabled.
To avoid annoying noises, turn the ‘MASTER’ (17) control down before plugging headphones in or out.
19 AUX IN
The signals from this additional input enter the amp behind tone stack and equalizer. Use the ‘MASTER’ control (17)
to set the volume.
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Rear panel of the amp head
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