thomann Harley Benton CG-15 User manual

CG-15
guitar combo
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
29.11.2013

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................................................................................................................ 18
6 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 21
7 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 22
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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
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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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 cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place 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:
n15 watt output power (RMS)
n6.5" speaker
n2-band tone stack
nGain control provides clean, crunch and distortion sounds
nHeadphones outlet
nEnergy-saving mode: When the amplifier receives no signal for 15 minutes via the instru‐
ment input, it switches to standby mode. When it receives a signal again via the instru‐
ment input, it automatically switches back to normal mode.
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4 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.
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 a 1/4" TS phone plug to be used to connect
the INPUT socket.
1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding
1/4" phone socket for signal
input
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Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of a 1/4" TRS phone plug to be used to connect
the HEADPHONE socket.
1 Signal left channel
2 Signal right channel
3 Ground, shielding
We recommend headphones with a stereo plug in order to drive right and left head‐
phone speakers. However, the signal on this outlet is mono
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Loosen the nuts on the ends of the supplied bracket until a gap is visible.
Insert the ends of the brackets into the designated holes (4) at the top of the device.
Mounting the carrying handle
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Fix the bracket in the two holes by sliding the bar straight into arrow direction.
Tighten the nuts on the ends of the brackets back on.
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The included bracket can also be mounted into the prepared openings at the bottom or back
of the device to use it as a monitor on stage.
Using the bracket for tilt-back
setup
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5 Components and functions
Top panel
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1INPUT
1/4" TS phone socket for the input signal from your instrument.
2HEADPHONE
1/4" phone socket for headphones. If you connect headphones, the internal speaker is disconnected.
To avoid annoying noise, turn the volume control ‘LEVEL’ (5) down before plugging headphones in or out.
3POWER
Use the mains switch to turn the unit on or off.
4 Mounting holes for the supplied bracket to be used as carrying handle on the top side.
5LEVEL
This is the volume control.
6TREBLE
Treble control of the 2-band tone stack.
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7BASS
Bass control of the 2-band tone stack.
8GAIN
Use this control to adjust the input gain. The dial shows 3 areas for the corresponding sounds: ‘Clean’ - delivers clean
sounds, ‘Driver’ - for bluesy crunch sounds and ‘Dist’(ortion) for fat overdrive sound.
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