thomann Harley Benton CG-10X User manual

CG-10X
guitar combo
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
02.07.2018, ID: 115432

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 10
4 Components and functions................................................................................................................ 15
5 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 22
6 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 23
Table of contents
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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, include the manual for
the next owner.
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.
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.
Symbols and signal words
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper-
ating 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 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.
Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or
damaged.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated two-wire mains cabling (power cord).
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 registered electrician.
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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.
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.
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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 Installation and starting up
Unpack and carefully check that 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.
Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
If there is no signal input at the input jack for 15 minutes, the amplifier will automatically enter
standby mode. As soon as the input jack receives a signal again, the amplifier automatically
switches back to normal mode.
The figure and the table show the pin assignment of the ¼-inch (6.35-mm) monaural jack
plugs.
Power saving mode
Phone socket for guitar and
microphone input
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1 Signal
2 Ground
The figure and the table show the pin assignment of the ¼-inch (6.35-mm) stereo jack plug.
1 Signal (right)
2 Signal (left)
3 Ground
The figure and the table show the pin assignment of the ¼-inch (3.5-mm) stereo jack plug.
1 Signal (right)
2 Signal (left)
3 Ground
Phone socket for headphones
output and AUX input
Phone socket for MP3 player
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Loosen the nuts at the ends of the supplied bracket until a gap is visible.
Insert the bracket ends in the provided openings (21) at the top of the device.
Mounting the bracket
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Fix the bracket in the openings by sliding it straightly to the front.
Retighten the nuts on the bracket ends.
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The supplied bracket can also be fixed in the provided openings at the bottom or the rear side
of the device to use it as monitor on stage.
Bracket as mounting aid
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4 Components and functions
Rear panel
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1 POWER
Power on/off switch. Turns the device on and off.
2 Power cord.
3[STANDBY]
Push-button to enable ([ENABLE]) or disable ([DISABLE]) the power saving mode.
If there is no signal input in power saving mode at the [INPUT] jack for 15 minutes, the device will automatically enter
standby mode. As soon as the [INPUT] jack receives a signal again, the device switches back to normal mode.
LED [ACTIVE]
Power indicator. This LED lights up continuously in normal operation and turns off when the device – on activated
power save mode – switches to standby mode.
LED [STANDBY]
Standby operation. This LED lights up when the device – on activated power save mode – switches to standby mode
and turns off when the device is switched back to normal operation.
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4 PHONES
¼-inch (6.35-mm) headphone jack socket (stereo). If you connect headphones, the internal speakers are discon-
nected.
To avoid annoying noises, turn the ‘VOLUME’ (20) control down before plugging headphones in or out.
5 AUX IN
3.5 mm phone socket (stereo) as additional signal input, p.ex. for an MP3 player or drum set.
6 MP3
3.5 mm phone socket (stereo) as additional signal input, p.ex. for an MP3 player.
7 MIC IN
¼-inch (6.35-mm) monaural jack socket to connect a microphone.
8 MIC VOL
Control for the level of the microphone
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Top side
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9 INPUT
¼-inch (6.35-mm) jack socket (mono) for the input signal coming from your guitar.
10 CH A
The LED indicates that channel A (clean) is enabled.
11 SELECT
Switch for selecting between channel A (clean) and channel B (distortion).
12 CH B
The LED indicates that channel B (distortion) is enabled. The controls ‘GAIN’, ‘LEVEL‘, ‘CHORUS‘ and ‘DELAY‘ are then
effective.
13 BASS
Control to attenuate or increase the high frequencies by ±15 dB.
14 MIDDLE
Control to attenuate or increase the high frequencies by ±15 dB.
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15 MID FREQ
Control to set the frequency by using the control ‘MIDDLE‘ to attenuate or increase its level within the range from
200 Hz to 5 kHz.
16 TREBLE
Control to attenuate or increase the high frequencies by ±15 dB.
17 DELAY
Control to adjust the delay time. The Delay effect is disabled in ‘OFF‘ position.
18 CHORUS
Control to adjust the Chorus effect. The Chorus effect is disabled in ‘OFF‘ position.
19 LEVEL
Control to adjust the volume of channel B.
20 GAIN
Control to adjust the degree of distortion in channel B.
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