Hartke HD500 Owner's Manual page 4

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Hydrive HD500 Bass Combo from Hartke! We know you
don't like reading owners manuals, but you've just purchased one of the finest bass
combos around, and we want to tell you about it. So, before you plug in and start
playing, we'd like to suggest you take just a few moments to scan these pages.
The HD500 Combo features a 500 watt, high-efficiency class-D amplifier. The
HD500 features two 10" Hydrive Series speakers with neodymium magnets. Hartke
Hydrive transducers are a unique hybrid cone speaker design. Constructed using an
outside paper cone which produces deep and warm low frequencies, and an inside
aluminum cone which produces smooth mids that cut through mix. The class-D
amplifier along with neodymium speaker magnets combines tremendous power into a
lightweight design.
In these pages, you'll find a description of the many features of your HD500
bass amplifier combo, instructions for setting up and using the amp, plus full
specifications. If you purchased the amplifier in the United States you will also find
a warranty card enclosed—please follow the instructions so that you can receive
technical support and so we can send you updated information about this and other
Hartke products in the future. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.hartke.
com) for complete information about our full product line.
We recommend you keep the following records for reference, as well as a copy of your
sales receipt.
Serial number: ____________________________________________
Date of purchase: __________________________________________
Dealer name: _____________________________________________
With proper care and maintenance, your HD500 Combo will operate trouble-free for
many years. Should the product ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA)
number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number,
the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON for an RA
number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials
and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your HD500 was purchased
outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and
service information.
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