thomann Harley Benton CB-110X User manual

CB-110X
bass combo
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
29.05.2012

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 11
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 12
4.1 Pin assignment.................................................................................................................................. 13
5 Components and functions................................................................................................................ 15
6 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 22
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 23
8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 24
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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 instructions
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
With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume
levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment.
Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the
volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing
impairment.
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 Features
Special features of the device:
n110 watt output power RMS
n12" woofer
nSwitchable 4-band EQ
nBright and Boost switch
nCompressor
n9 DSP effects, foot switchable (FS not supplied)
nHeadphones, line and speaker outlets
nAUX input
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4 Installation and starting up
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
Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of 1/4" TS phone plugs to be used for con‐
necting the INPUT, PRO OUT and EXT. SPEAKER sockets.
1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding
1/4" sockets for signal in and
outputs
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Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of 1/4" TRS phone plugs to be used for con‐
necting the AUX IN STEREO and HEADPHONE sockets.
1 Signal left channel
2 Signal right channel
3 Ground, shielding
Note: Although stereo devices may be connected to the amp, signal processing is done in
mono.
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5 Components and functions
Top panel
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1HEADPHONE
1/4" phone socket for headphones. If you connect headphones, the internal speaker is disconnected.
To avoid annoying noise, turn the ‘VOLUME’ (15) control down before plugging headphones in or out.
2LOW
Control to attenuate or increase the low frequencies in the 4-band EQ.
3EQUALIZER ON/OFF
To turn the 4-band EQ on or off.
4LOW MID
Control to attenuate or increase the lower mids in the 4-band EQ.
5HIGH MID
Control to attenuate or increase the upper mids in the 4-band EQ.
6HIGH
Control to attenuate or increase the high frequencies in the 4-band EQ.
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7EFFECTS
This LED lights up when one of the built-in effects is active.
8E.LEVEL
This control lets you adjust the effect intensity.
9COMP
The compressor reduces the signal dynamics above a fixed threshold value, thus limiting loud peaks. The indicator
lights up when the compressor responds.
10 POWER
Use the mains switch to turn the unit on or off.
11 EFFECTS ON/OFF
This switch turns the built-in effects function on or off.
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12 E.MODE
Rotary switch for selecting one of the 9 built-in effects: 1 = delay, 2–9 = chorus.
Press on this knob to enter the edit mode for the selected effect. The circularly arranged LEDs now indicate the set
parameters for this effect, that you now can adjust by turning the [E.Mode] knob. To save the settings and exit the
editing mode, press again on the knob or wait 5 seconds.
Keep this knob pressed for 3 seconds to reactivate the preset parameters.
13 TREBLE
Treble control of the 2-band tone stack.
14 BASS
Bass control of the 2-band tone stack.
15 VOLUME
Volume control.
16 BOOST
Press this switch to boost the low frequencies.
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17 BRIGHT
Press this switch to boost the high frequencies.
18 GAIN
This knob controls the input gain.
19 INPUT
1/4" TS phone socket for the input signal from your instrument.
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Rear panel
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