General information General information This user manual contains important information on the 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 another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
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 customer service will Service gladly assist you. HB-20B...
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.
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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-20B...
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.
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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-20B...
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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.
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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-20B...
Features Features Special features of the device Output power: 20 watt @ 4 Ω 1 × 8" speaker 1 × instrument input Headphones output Aux input for connecting an MP3 or CD player Line output Built-in compressor Standby function bass combo...
Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. 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-20B...
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel bass combo...
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3 [CLIP] Indicator LED (blue). This LED lights up once the compressor is active. 4 [COMP] Pressure switch for enabling the built-in compressor. 5 [BASS] Control to adjust the low frequencies. 6 [MIDDLE] Control to adjust the mid frequencies. HB-20B...
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Connections and operating elements 7 [TREBLE] Control to adjust the high frequencies. 8 [VOLUME] Volume control. 9 3.5 mm input socket for connecting an active signal source, e.g. CD or MP3 player. 10 3.5 mm output socket to connect headphones. Connecting headphones automatically mutes the built-in speaker. 11 Standby indicator If there is no signal [INPUT] at the INPUT jack for 30 minutes, the device will automatically enter standby mode (LED green).
Operating voltage max. 5 V (RMS) Output power 20 W (RMS) @ 4 Ω Frequency range 70 Hz…10 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 75 dB Total harmonic distortion (THD) 0.5% Power consumption max. 40 W Supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz HB-20B...
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Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 380 mm × 340 mm × 175 mm Weight 7.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing bass combo...
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Technical specifications Further information High frequency horn Equalizer 3-band Compressor Limiter Effect device Socket for external speakers Headphone connection DI output CD/MP3 input HB-20B...
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
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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" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding HB-20B...
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.