Harley Benton HB-80R User Manual

Harley Benton HB-80R User Manual

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  • Page 1 HB-80R 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 11.03.2019, ID: 152541 (V5)
  • 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............................... 13 Installation and starting up........................ 14 Connections and controls........................15 Technical specifications........................22 Plug and connection assignment....................25 Cleaning............................... 27 Protecting the environment......................28 HB-80R...
  • Page 4: General Information

    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.
  • 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 customer service will Service gladly assist you. HB-80R...
  • 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-80R...
  • 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-80R...
  • 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-80R...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used. guitar combo...
  • Page 13: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device Output power 65 watt 1 × 12" Celestion speaker Two channels (selectable) Effects loop Built-in reverb effect Inputs – – Footswitch Outputs – Headphones – Speaker – Line Standby function HB-80R...
  • Page 14: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 15: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel HB-80R...
  • Page 16 Connections and controls 1 [INPUT] 1/4" jack socket to connect your instrument. You can also connect other active signal sources like CD or MP3 players, keyboards, mixers etc. to this input. 2 [GAIN] Control to adjust the preamp gain of the signal in channel 1. 3 [VOICE] Control to adjust the tone colour of the signal in channel 1.
  • Page 17 Control to adjust the low frequency of the signal in channel 2. 12 [MIDDLE] Control to adjust the mids in channel 2. 13 [VOLUME] Control to adjust the volume of channel 2. 14 [REVERB] Control to adjust the reverb effect (channel 1 and 2). HB-80R...
  • Page 18 Connections and controls 15 Aux input for connecting an MP3 or CD player (3.5 mm mini phone socket). 16 Headphones output (3.5 mm mini phone socket). When you connect headphones, the internal speakers are automatically muted. 17 [LINE OUT] Output (3.5 mm mini phone socket) for connecting an external amplifier or recording device. 18 [POWER] Mains switch.
  • Page 19 If there is no signal [INPUT] at the INPUT jack for 30 minutes, the device will automatically enter standby mode (LED green). As soon as the [INPUT] jack receives a signal again, the device automatically switches back to normal mode (LED red). HB-80R...
  • Page 20 Connections and controls Rear panel guitar combo...
  • Page 21 Output jack for connecting an external speaker box (1/4" phone socket). The impedance of the external speaker must be at least 8 Ω. 26 [FX SEND | RETURN] In and output jacks for looping in an effects unit (1/4" jack sockets). HB-80R...
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Speaker 1 × 12" Celestion speaker Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 Instruments 1/4" jack socket 3.5 mm phone socket Optional foot switch 1/4" jack socket Effect device 1/4" jack socket Output connections Headphones 3.5 mm phone socket External speaker (impedance min.
  • Page 23 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 560 mm × 510 mm × 310 mm Weight 15.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing HB-80R...
  • Page 24 Technical specifications Further information Channels Reverb Effects processor External effects loop Line input Recording output MIDI interface Socket for external speakers Headphone connection Foot switch socket Incl. foot switch guitar combo...
  • Page 25: 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-80R...
  • Page 26 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 27: Cleaning

    Clean with a dry soft cloth. Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. HB-80R...
  • Page 28: 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 29 Notes HB-80R...
  • Page 30 Notes guitar combo...
  • Page 32 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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