thomann Harley Benton HBV 840BK electric violin User manual

HBV 840BK / FR / VW, HBV 870Y / FR / BK
electric violin
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
03.05.2018, ID: 225643, 225644, 225646 ,225650, 225648, ...

Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 6
3 Scope of delivery..................................................................................................................... 7
4 Assembly instructions.......................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Tuning the strings........................................................................................................... 9
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 10
5.1 Connecting and inserting the battery................................................................... 11
5.2 Connecting the instrument cable........................................................................... 11
5.3 Connecting headphones........................................................................................... 11
5.4 Connecting audio devices......................................................................................... 11
5.5 Adjusting Volume and Tone..................................................................................... 12
6 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Changing strings........................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Battery change............................................................................................................... 13
7 Technical specifications.................................................................................................... 14
8 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 15
9 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 16
10 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 17
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1 General information
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.
1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find 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.
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.
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 off the device.
Letterings
Instructions
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1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words
that are used in this 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.
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 mate-
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of and
are not in the 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 product. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children play unattended with the product.
CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
Making music for a prolonged period and at high volume can cause
hearing damage.
Avoid playing the unit at full volume, especially when using head-
phones.
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!
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer
period.
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 dam-
aged by an external magnetic field.
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3 Scope of delivery
Thank you for purchasing the electric violin HBV 840BK / FR / VW / HBV 870Y / FR / BK.
The package includes the following components:
n1 × electric violin
n1 × bridge (pre-assembled)
n1 × headphone (1/4" jack, stereo)
n1 × instrument cable (1/4" jack, mono)
n1 × strings set (pre-assembled)
n1 × composite bow
n1 × bow rosin
n1 × suitable transport bag
Assembling and tuning your instrument are described in detail in the following sec-
tions.
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4 Assembly instructions
A(front side) 1 Bridge
2 Chin rest
B(rear side) 3 Pegs
C Operating elements
C(operating ele-
ments) 4 1/4" phone socket to connect instrument cable or headphones
5 Battery compartment
6 Connector for audio devices (3.5 mm phone socket, stereo).
7 [Treble]
With this control you can adjust the high frequencies.
[Bass]
With this control you can adjust the low frequencies.
[Volume]
With this control you can adjust the volume.
8 Toggle switch amp / headphone.
Overview
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4.1 Tuning the strings
Tune all strings with the machine heads using a tuner device to the correct pitch
(usually g–d'–a'–e'').
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5 Connections and controls
CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
Making music for a prolonged period and at high volume can cause
hearing damage.
Avoid playing the unit at full volume, especially when using head-
phones.
NOTICE!
Risk of breakage, possible deformation
When placing the instrument with the fretboard down, there is a risk of
damaging the fingerboard and the tailpiece.
Avoid any compressive load on the rear of the instrument, if it is placed
for the assembly or for service work with the fretboard down on a solid
surface.
Before connecting amplifier or headphones, the slide control [VOLUME]
must be set to the right stop ‘–’. This avoids loud crack noises when
switching on.
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