Harley Benton HB-40R User Manual
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  • Page 1 HB-40R guitar combo user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 04.08.2015, ID: 147168 (V2)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 12 Installation and starting up........................ 13 Connections and controls........................14 Technical specifications........................20 Plug and connection assignment....................21 Cleaning............................... 23 Protecting the environment......................24 HB-40R...
  • Page 4: General Information

    General information 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.
  • Page 5: Further Information

    Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms. Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the Service customer service will gladly assist you. HB-40R...
  • Page 6: Notational Conventions

    General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 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.
  • Page 7 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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. HB-40R...
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use 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.
  • Page 9 Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. 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. HB-40R...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 11 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. HB-40R...
  • Page 12: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device Output power 40 watt 10" speaker Overdrive switch 3-band equalizer Built-in reverb effect Inputs – Input – – Footswitch Outputs – Headphones – Line – Ext. Speaker Standby function guitar combo...
  • Page 13: Installation And Starting Up

    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. HB-40R...
  • Page 14: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel guitar combo...
  • Page 15 Lights up green when the overdrive channel is active. 4 [GAIN] Control to adjust the signals preamp gain. 5 [VOLUME] Control to adjust the volume of the overdrive channel. 6 [VOLUME] Control to adjust the volume of the clean channel. 7 [TREBLE] Control to adjust the treble. HB-40R...
  • Page 16 Connections and controls 8 [MIDDLE] Control to adjust the mids. 9 [BASS] Control to adjust the bass. 10 [REVERB] Control to adjust the intensity of the reverb effect. 11 Aux input for connecting an MP3 or CD player (3.5 mm mini phone socket). 12 Headphones output (3.5 mm mini phone socket).
  • Page 17 If there is no signal input at the [INPUT] jack for 30 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. 16 [POWER] Mains switch. Turns the device on and off. HB-40R...
  • Page 18 Connections and controls Rear panel guitar combo...
  • Page 19 18 [EXTERNAL SPEAKER] Output jack for connecting an external speaker box (1/4" phone socket). The impedance of the external speaker must be at least 4 Ω. When you connect an external speaker box, the internal speaker is automatically muted. HB-40R...
  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Output power 40 W (RMS) @ 4 Ω Speakers 1 × 10" speaker Frequency response 60 Hz to 12 kHz Input impedance 220 kΩ Total harmonic distortion (THD) 0.5% (Clean-Sound) Signal-to-noise ratio 75 dB Power consumption max.
  • Page 21: Plug And Connection Assignment

    In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred, because this enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In addition to the conduc‐ tors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°. HB-40R...
  • Page 22 Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding Three-pole 1/8"...
  • Page 23: Cleaning

    The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect AC-powered devices from the mains. Use a lint- free damp cloth for cleaning. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. HB-40R...
  • Page 24: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 25 Notes HB-40R...
  • Page 26 Notes guitar combo...
  • Page 28 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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